Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll be transferred to your hotel when you arrive, and your guide meets you with the information you need to know. Later this evening, head over to Via Cavour where you can walk around and choose from Italian, Indian, Chinese, or international restaurants for dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome and a bus ride showing you the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and Baths of Caracalla. By 11:00 a.m. you'll reach Vatican City, then head to Trastevere for dinner. You'll return to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking and panoramic bus combination
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (40 EUR - must be booked in advance due to high demand and limited availability)
- Baroque Rome tour around squares and fountains (40 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Travel north to Florence and head to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. From there, walk toward the historic center. After lunch, you'll do a guided walking tour of Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own before finding dinner in the area.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants in the historic center
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria - Day 4
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines and take a boat across Giudecca Canal to reach Venice. A local guide shows you St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how they make glass using traditional methods. You have free time to explore the island before settling into the Mestre district for the night.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice - 20 minutes (40 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory - Day 5
Venice to Salzburg
Leave Venice heading toward Austria. In Innsbruck, you'll explore the historic city center and grab lunch in this Tyrolean capital. Then the route takes you through scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuehel, a well-known ski resort. You'll arrive in Salzburg by evening.
Included Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic city center
Optional Activities
- Explore Kitzbuehel picturesque village
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbuehel - Day 6
Salzburg
Explore Salzburg with its Renaissance and Baroque center sitting beneath a grand castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site with history. An included cruise from Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake shows you four lake castles. Later you'll continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg
- Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden - Day 7
Vienna
A panoramic tour with a local guide shows you Vienna's majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. In the evening, head to the Grinzing district where you can try traditional wine taverns and have dinner.
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Dine at traditional taverns in Grinzing
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing - Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. Start at Vaci utca with free time for lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube River lets you see historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest. Then there's a panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' followed by free time to explore.
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar folklore and dinner show - 2 hours (70 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Vaci utca Danube River Buda Pest - Day 9
Budapest to Prague
Leave Budapest early and head to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch. Then continue to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague by evening. You'll transfer to Old Town Square with restaurant options before heading to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava historic center
- Explore restaurants in Old Town Square area
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square - Day 10
Prague
A local guide leads a panoramic tour of Prague highlighting outstanding monuments and takes you to Prague Castle where admission is included. An included boat ride on the Vltava River shows you the city from the water. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own.
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Prague
- Visit to Prague Castle (admission included)
- Boat ride on Vltava River (included)
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River - Day 11
Prague to Frankfurt
Leave Prague early and stop in Pilsen, a well-known beer destination. Explore the historic center including Old Town Square, the cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance town hall. Then cross into Germany along part of the Romantic Road. Visit Rothenburg, a fairy-tale town considered one of Germany's most beautiful villages, and continue to Frankfurt, arriving in the evening with free time in the historic city center.
Included Activities
- Explore Pilsen historic center
- Visit Rothenburg
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt historic city center restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square Pilsen Cathedral Plague Column Rothenburg - Day 12
Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Ruedesheim and St. Goar, the river's most picturesque section with castles and vineyards. Travel to Cologne, known for its immense Gothic cathedral. Continue to Holland, arriving in Amsterdam by evening.
Included Activities
- Scenic Rhine cruise between Ruedesheim and St. Goar
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Gothic cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Ruedesheim St. Goar Cologne Cathedral - Day 13
Amsterdam
Start at Zaanse Schans to see charming houses, canals, and windmills. Continue to Volendam, a scenic fishing village. Take a short boat ride to Marken, once an island now connected by dike, with traditionally built stilted houses. In the afternoon, a guided tour covers windmills, the Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. Walk into the city heart with free time for canals, markets, and cafes.
Included Activities
- Visit Zaanse Schans
- Visit Volendam
- Boat ride to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam canals, markets, and cafés
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square - Day 14
Amsterdam to Paris
Head to Bruges, a charming medieval city with scenic canals and cobblestone streets. Explore historic buildings and romantic bridges. You can optionally climb the Belfry Tower for views, sample Belgian chocolate, or try local craft beer. Later continue to Paris, arriving by evening.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bruges
Optional Activities
- Climb Belfry Tower for views
- Sample Belgian chocolate
- Try local craft beer
Landmarks/POIs Bruges Belfry Tower - Day 15
Paris
Visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included) and see its gardens. Return to Paris and visit Montmartre, a charming neighborhood famous for artists, painters, and cabarets. A panoramic city tour with a local guide shows impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Back at the hotel with an optional evening variety show available.
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles (grounds)
- Visit Montmartre
- Panoramic guided city tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 16
Paris to Rouen
Start in central Paris and visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, ascending to the second floor with included tickets. Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., depart for Normandy, arriving in Rouen with free time to explore the historic center and its impressive Gothic cathedral.
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor (tickets included)
- Boat cruise on the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral - Day 17
Rouen to London
Stroll through Rouen's center, then travel to northern France. Cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, the religious capital of England with a charming historic center. Continue to London with free time at Tower Bridge area before heading to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across English Channel
- Transfer to Tower Bridge area
Optional Activities
- Explore Canterbury historic center
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Tower Bridge - Day 18
London
A panoramic tour with a local guide shows London's culture and history, including Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard depending on the dates. In the evening, meet at Piccadilly and explore Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho. Choose from numerous restaurants for dinner before returning to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of London
Optional Activities
- Explore Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho areas
- Dine at Piccadilly area restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho - Day 19
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums featuring artifacts from cultures around the globe. At lunchtime, transfer to Camden, famous for its vibrant and eclectic market with items from various cultures. The afternoon is free to explore at leisure. The tour ends today, so check your flight time as you may need an additional night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit British Museum
- Transfer to Camden
Optional Activities
- Browse Camden market
- Thames Valley and Windsor Town excursion (5 hours) (35 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Market Windsor Castle
