Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
You'll leave London and head south through the Kent countryside toward Dover. From there, you'll cross the English Channel by ferry to Calais, then continue on to Paris. Once you arrive, you'll have some time to start getting to know the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Montmartre 
- Day 2
Paris
This morning includes a guided city tour where you'll see the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées with your Travel Director. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore Paris however you'd like. Head to Montmartre and wander through the winding streets and Artist's Square, checking out galleries and trying local food. If you're interested, there's an optional dinner and cabaret show available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour including Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées
- Orientation tour of Montmartre including Artist's Square
Optional Activities
- Dinner and cabaret performance
Landmarks/POIs Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Artist's Square Eiffel Tower - Day 3
Paris to Lake Lucerne
You'll travel through the French countryside heading toward Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. As you drive, you'll get nice views of the Alpine landscape and start getting a feel for Switzerland's history, culture, and scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SwissEver Zug)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Lucerne 
- Day 4
Lucerne
The morning includes a guided tour of Lucerne where you'll see the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church, then visit the Lion Monument (a memorial to Swiss Guards from the French Revolution). After that, you'll have free time to shop for souvenirs or pick an optional activity like taking the cog-wheel railway up Mount Pilatus followed by a scenic lake cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SwissEver Zug)
Included Activities
- Morning orientation including Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church
- Visit to the Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway and scenic lake cruise
Landmarks/POIs Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lion Monument Mount Pilatus - Day 5
Lucerne to Florence
You'll head south to Florence, a city full of Renaissance art and culture. You're surrounded by Tuscan countryside that hasn't changed much over the centuries. Later this evening, you'll have dinner with the other people in your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gate)
Landmarks/POIs Florence 
- Day 6
Florence to Rome
Spend your morning in Florence looking at the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, walking through Piazza della Signoria, and seeing the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. You can choose optional activities like exploring more of the Renaissance heritage or shopping for leather and gold. Then you'll travel to Rome. Once you arrive, you can join an optional guided walk through Rome's squares or just spend time sitting in the piazzas having gelato.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raganelli, Ergife Palace)
Included Activities
- Admission to view Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- View of the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience exploring Renaissance heritage with guide
- Guided stroll through Rome's piazzas with Local Guide
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Piazza della Signoria Duomo Giotto's Bell Tower 
- Day 7
Rome
With your Local Guide, you'll head into the heart of Rome and make your way to Vatican City to watch tourists and locals on its holy ground. The rest of the day is open for you to explore the city on your own. If you'd like, there's an optional dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raganelli, Ergife Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vatican City
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Vatican City 
- Day 8
Rome to Venice
You'll travel to Venice and take in its Byzantine character. You'll cruise on a private launch to St. Mark's Square, see St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, then visit a glassblowing workshop to watch craftspeople at work. There's also an optional gondola and Grand Canal cruise available, where you'll pass grand palaces, churches, and decorative bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Venice Mestre)
Included Activities
- Cruise on private launch to St. Mark's Square
- View of St. Mark's Basilica
- View of Doge's Palace
- Visit to glassblowing workshop
Optional Activities
- Gondola and Grand Canal cruise
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace 
- Day 9
Venice to Innsbruck
You'll continue through the Inn Valley to Innsbruck, the main city of the Austrian Tyrol. Check out the impressive ski jump and see the famous Golden Roof (it's covered with 2,657 copper tiles). Then browse the crystal installations and shop at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. If you're interested, there's an optional traditional Tyrolean evening with entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bon Alpina, Alphotel)
Included Activities
- View of the ski jump
- View of the Golden Roof
- Visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store
Optional Activities
- Traditional Tyrolean evening with entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Ski Jump Golden Roof Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store 
- Day 10
Innsbruck to the Rhineland
You'll stop first in Munich where you can see the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz and visit the Hofbräuhaus. After that, you'll continue on to the Rhineland region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Achat Reilingen Walldorf)
Included Activities
- View of the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz
- Visit to the Hofbräuhaus
Landmarks/POIs Marienplatz Glockenspiel Hofbräuhaus - Day 11
Rhineland to Amsterdam
You'll board a relaxing river cruise down the Rhine, passing terraced vineyards and castles that look like they're from a storybook. The journey takes you to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. You'll experience the city's atmosphere as you take in the canals, gabled houses, and lively squares. There's an optional glass-topped boat tour through Amsterdam's historic canal ring if you want one.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)
Included Activities
- River cruise down the Rhine past vineyards and castles
Optional Activities
- Glass-topped boat cruise through Amsterdam's historic canal ring
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Amsterdam Canals - Day 12
Amsterdam
Your two-week tour of Europe comes to an end. You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and the other travelers you've gotten to know over the past couple of weeks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
