Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your hotel transfer happens right after you land, and your guide will fill you in on all the details you'll need. Later this evening, head over to Via Cavour where you can find just about any type of food you're craving, from Italian to Indian to Chinese spots.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Optional Activities
- Explore Via Cavour and choose from various restaurants
- Day 2
Rome
The morning kicks off with a three-hour guided tour mixing walking and a bus ride through Imperial Rome. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and the Baths of Caracalla before stopping at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional if you want to spend more time there. Later, transfer to Trastevere for dinner and head back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome with walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- See Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided visit (70 EUR) - advance booking recommended due to high demand and limited availability
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 Trastevere 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
Travel north from Rome to Florence, starting at Piazzale Michelangelo to take in the city views. From there, walk into the historic center for lunch, then a guided walking tour takes you through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have some free time to wander around after that, and dinner is at one of the many restaurants offering different cuisines throughout the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic center including Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence at leisure during free time
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
After crossing the Apennines, you'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the Island of Venice. A local guide walks you through St. Mark's Square, and then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how traditional glass-making works in real time. Free time to explore comes next before you settle into your place in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Murano Glass Factory with demonstration of glass-making techniques
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 minutes) (40 EUR)
- Explore Venice at leisure during free time
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Leaving Venice, the drive goes through nice landscapes as you head toward Austria and Switzerland. Innsbruck is where you'll stop to walk around the historic town center and grab lunch. The route continues through the Tyrolean region and into Switzerland, getting you to Zurich by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic town center and enjoy lunch
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck 
- Day 6
Zurich to Interlaken Region and Lucerne
Swiss mountain scenery surrounds the Interlaken region where you'll spend the day. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up and walk along a path leading to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch happens up on the mountain. Later, head to Lucerne to check out the city before going back to Zurich. An optional full-day Mount Titlis excursion is available if you want high-altitude alpine adventures.
- Meals
- Lunch (Mountain lunch in Grindelwald area)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk along winding mountain path to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Mount Titlis full-day excursion (180 EUR) - includes aerial cable cars, Rotair rotating cable car, Glacier Cave visit, Cliff Walk suspension bridge, Ice Flyer chairlift, and glacier park snow tubing. Must be purchased in advance, not available from guide at destination. Note: Participating in this excursion means not following the regular itinerary for this day. Minimum 15 people required.
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 7
Zurich to Strasbourg to Paris
Depart Zurich heading into the French region of Alsace and visit Strasbourg, a charming city with French and German influences mixed together. Explore the city, then continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg 
- Day 8
Paris
Start with the Palace of Versailles and its gardens (tickets not included), then return to Paris for Montmartre, the historic neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A panoramic city tour with a local guide shows off Paris's wide avenues and iconic spots. Back at the hotel, an optional variety show is available for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Evening variety show (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris to Rouen
Begin in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower, going up to the second floor (tickets included). After that, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is free to explore Paris on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., depart for Normandy, reaching Rouen later where you can check out the medieval architecture and the impressive Gothic cathedral with its Roman-era foundations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Ibis Rouen Center Champs De Mars), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Rouen), Hotel (Holiday Inn Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower including ticket to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris during free afternoon
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine Rouen 
- Day 10
Rouen to London
Walk through Rouen's historic center before traveling north. A ferry crossing takes you across the English Channel to Canterbury, England's religious center with a charming historic core. Then head to London with free time around Tower Bridge, one of the city's most recognizable spots, before checking into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Rouen city center
- Explore Canterbury
- Explore Tower Bridge area in London
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 11
London
A panoramic city tour with a local guide covers London's culture and history, passing Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace (the Changing of the Guard happens depending on dates). In the evening, meet at Piccadilly to walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, lively areas full of theaters and entertainment. Pick a restaurant from the many options available and head back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour with local guide including Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace
- Evening stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Witness Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if dates permit)
- Explore Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho areas
- Dinner at various restaurants in the area
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 12
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums with artifacts from various cultures around the globe. At lunchtime, transfer to Camden, famous for its vibrant market with items from different cultures. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. Your tour ends here, so check your flight time in case you need another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden district
Optional Activities
- Browse Camden market
- Explore London at leisure during free afternoon
- Optional Thames Valley and Windsor Town excursion (5 hours) (35 EUR) - includes transportation along River Thames, viewing of Eton School (founded 1440), and external viewing of Windsor Castle, the impressive residence of the English Crown and favorite residence of late Queen Elizabeth II
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Windsor Castle Eton School
