Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have time to settle in at your own pace. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for dinner and wine at a local restaurant. After dinner, you'll take a scenic cruise along the tree-lined canals through the Old City, seeing the neighborhoods from the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam for a delightful dinner, served with wine.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's Old City
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers at a local restaurant
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Amsterdam Old City 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
You'll travel from Amsterdam into Germany and board a midday Rhine cruise departing from Boppard heading toward Sankt Goar. Along the way, you'll pass the legendary Lorelei Rock and enjoy a wine tasting on board. Later, you'll arrive in Heidelberg where a Local Expert guides you through the romantic university town's cobbled lanes and historic old quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ATLANTIC Heidelberg)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar
- Wine tasting on board Rhine cruise
- Guided walk through Heidelberg with Local Expert
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Heidelberg Old Town Neckar River 
- Day 3
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
You'll head south, skirting the Black Forest and moving toward the Bavarian Alps. You'll stop to see the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein before crossing into Austria. By evening, you'll reach Innsbruck and have time to see the Imperial Palace, the Golden Roof, and historic 14th-century Old Town buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles
- Guided exploration of Innsbruck's architectural sights with Travel Director
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Innsbruck Imperial Palace Innsbruck Golden Roof Innsbruck Old Town 
- Day 4
Innsbruck to Venice
You'll cross the Italian border and travel through the Dolomites, passing alpine villages and vineyards. During the journey, you'll stop at a local family-run winery in the Veneto region to learn about and taste sparkling wines. You'll arrive in Venice, then gather with your Travel Director and group for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Winery visit and spumante tasting in Veneto region
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Veneto Region - Day 5
Venice
You'll start the morning visiting a traditional glassblowing workshop to see master artisans at work. Next, you'll take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where you can see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the day is yours to explore, or you can take an optional cruise to Burano island for local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Traditional glassblowing workshop visit
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- St. Mark's Basilica visit
- Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs visit
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Burano island with meal of local specialities and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 6
Venice to Rome
You'll travel through the Apennine Mountains and the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. This evening, you'll experience an authentic home-cooked meal at your local host's home, where you'll share in Italian hospitality and the values of food, family, and friendship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked meal with local host in Rome
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria Tiber River 
- Day 7
Rome
A Local Expert will guide you through the Vatican Museums where you'll see priceless art and the masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel. You'll then visit St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches. After that, you'll cross the Tiber River to explore the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums tour with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
- Colosseum exterior tour
- After-hours visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum Basilica of Saint Praxedes - Day 8
Rome to Florence
You'll drive through the Chianti Hills to reach Florence. Once there, you'll explore the Duomo with its ornate baptistery Gates of Paradise, then see Piazza della Signoria, the city's political heart with fountains and Renaissance statues. You'll have a leisurely afternoon for shopping, particularly for gold and leather goods. In the evening, you'll enjoy authentic Florentine cuisine at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Experience local Florentine flavours while relaxing over dinner with wine.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Firenze, Florence)
Included Activities
- Duomo and Gates of Paradise visit with Local Expert
- Piazza della Signoria visit with Local Expert
- Dinner at local trattoria in Florence
Optional Activities
- Accademia Gallery visit with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Florence Duomo Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Accademia Gallery Chianti Hills 
- Day 9
Florence to Lake Maggiore
You'll travel north past Milan into the Italian Lake District, where Alpine scenery meets subtropical vegetation. You'll have a relaxing afternoon at leisure on the shores of Lake Maggiore. If you're interested, you can take an optional cruise to Isola Bella to see its palace and botanical gardens. For dinner, you'll choose from hand-picked local restaurants in your Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience on your Dine-Around Evening.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno)
Included Activities
- Afternoon leisure at Lake Maggiore
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella with guided palace and botanical gardens tour
- Dine-Around Evening at hand-picked local restaurants
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Isola Bella 
- Day 10
Lake Maggiore to Lucerne
After your final morning in the Italian Lake District, you'll cross into Switzerland. You'll take an open-top cable car powered by solar panels to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn for pristine mountain air and far-reaching views. Along scenic pathways, you'll spot marmots and hear a conservation talk from a Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora. You'll continue to lakeside Lucerne with a free afternoon to relax or take an optional cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn cable car journey to summit
- Scenic pathway walks with marmot viewing
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lake Lucerne 
- Day 11
Lucerne
You'll visit the Lion Monument, a limestone carving honoring Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. You'll stroll across the Chapel Bridge to see the ornate Jesuit Church. With the full day free, you can browse the traffic-free Old Town for Swiss chocolate and watches, or take an optional horse-drawn carriage ride into the countryside to meet local farmers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Lion Monument visit
- Chapel Bridge walk
- Jesuit Church visit
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Old Town for chocolate and watches
- Horse-drawn carriage ride into countryside
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lucerne Old Town - Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
You'll journey through the rural French countryside of Alsace and Burgundy, known for vineyards and wines, before arriving in Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, the banks of the Seine with its romantic bridges, the obelisk at Place de la Concorde, and drive along the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Your evening is free to explore Paris or visit one of the world-famous cabaret shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower sighting
- Seine banks and bridges viewing
- Place de la Concorde viewing
- Champs-Élysées drive
- Arc de Triomphe viewing
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 13
Paris
You have a choice today. You can explore community life in the Montorgueil district, or join a local food lover to discover small shops and delicacies in neighborhoods where Parisians actually live. This evening, you'll gather with new friends at the historic La Coupole restaurant for French cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Rendezvous with your new-found friends at La Coupole for a rousing dinner with wine.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Dinner at La Coupole restaurant with wine
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Explore Montorgueil district
- Insight Choice: Food tour with local food lover in Parisian neighborhoods
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole - Day 14
Paris to Departure
Your 14-day European journey comes to an end today. You'll say goodbye to your traveling companions and then transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
