Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Your guide meets you later with all the details you need to know. By evening, head over to Via Cavour where you can grab dinner at one of the restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, or international food.
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour wraps up at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m., and you have the option to visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on your own. After that, transfer to Trastevere for dinner and return to the hotel by about 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking and panoramic bus tour of Imperial Rome
- View Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit (70 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
Leave Rome and head north through nice landscapes toward Florence. Your first stop is Piazzale Michelangelo for city views, then walk toward the historic center with time to grab lunch. A local guide leads you through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have free time to wander on your own before heading to dinner at a restaurant with international options.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center visiting Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria - Day 4
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines mountain range heading toward Venice. Once there, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island. Walk through St. Mark's Square with a local guide, then visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how artisans work with this traditional craft. You'll have free time to explore on your own. Your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of 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
Head out from Venice toward Austria. You'll arrive in Innsbruck with time to walk through the historic city center and have lunch. From there, continue along scenic mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a well-known ski resort town, and explore the village before pushing on to Salzburg, arriving by the end of the day.
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzb\u00fchel - Day 6
Salzburg
Explore Austria starting in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, and wander through the Renaissance and Baroque center with the castle above. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a popular pilgrimage site. Next, stop in Traunkirchen by Traunsee Lake for an included boat cruise viewing four castles before docking in Gmunden. Later, travel to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg historic center
- Boat cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Historic Center St. Wolfgang Traunkirchen Traunsee Lake Gmunden - Day 7
Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna with a local expert to see the grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the city center. The afternoon is free for you to check out what you want. By evening, transfer to Grinzing district, an old wine village that's now part of the city and known for traditional taverns. You can dine around the area at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Valses in Vienna - chamber concert (1 hour 30 minutes) (55 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing - Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. Start at Vác utca area with free time for lunch. Then enjoy an included boat trip on the Danube River to see both Buda and Pest from the water. Follow with a panoramic tour of the city. You'll have some free time after, and there's an optional folklore show with dinner in the evening if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar Folklore and Dinner Show (2 hours) (70 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs V\u00e1ci utca Danube River Buda Pest - Day 9
Budapest to Prague
Leave Budapest early heading to Bratislava, a charming Slovak city along the Danube with a nice historic center. Spend time exploring and grab lunch. Then continue to the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague by evening. Transfer to Old Town Square, which gives you a great introduction to the city. Dinner options include Czech, Chinese, Indian, or Italian cuisine before heading back to your hotel.
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square - Day 10
Prague
Visit Prague with a local guide for a panoramic tour of the city's key monuments. Prague Castle is included with admission, so you'll see it during the tour. Afterward, take an included boat ride on the Vltava River to see Prague from the water. You'll have the afternoon to yourself for further exploration.
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Prague highlighting outstanding monuments
- Prague Castle visit with admission included
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River - Day 11
Prague
After breakfast, your tour concludes, and you'll head home with memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
