Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll land at Madrid airport and get transferred to your hotel to check in. After that, you have free time before meeting your guide for a welcome briefing. Later in the evening, you're transported to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you'll pick a restaurant from several cuisine options for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner - Traditional grill restaurant with flamenco show featuring dancers, singers, and musicians (€70)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
The morning starts with a guided tour through central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. From there, you'll head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium comes next, where Real Madrid plays. The afternoon is free to do your own thing, and you'll get a transfer back to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park with views of the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid to Barcelona
You're leaving Madrid early and driving through Castile into Aragon. A stop in Zaragoza includes the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. After that, you'll visit Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery. Then it's on to Barcelona, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott), Hotel (Porta Fira), Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona to Girona
Barcelona's morning tour focuses on Gaudí's modernist architecture and the Ramblas. Later you'll travel north into Catalonia to reach Girona. Once there, a walk through the historic center takes you past colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the impressive cathedral before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Tour of Barcelona featuring Gaudí's modernist architecture and the Ramblas
- Walking tour of Girona's historic center including the old Jewish quarter
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to La Sagrada Familia with priority entrance and specialized guide (€60)
Landmarks Sagrada Familia Ramblas Girona Cathedral 
- Day 5
Girona to Chambéry
You're traveling through Provence to Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city tied to Van Gogh. The Roman theater and Romanesque churches are on the schedule, plus time for exploring and lunch. Then comes Carrières des Lumières, an underground art installation in an old quarry. You'll end the day in Chambéry, a medieval Savoy capital with a castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles with exploration of Roman theater and Romanesque churches
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières - underground art experience with art, images, and sound display
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct) - available as alternative if Carrières des Lumières tickets unavailable due to high demand
Landmarks Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard - Day 6
Chambéry to Leysin
You arrive in Geneva and see the Palais des Nations (UN Europe headquarters), the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Next is the walled village of Gruyères, known for cheese production, followed by the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Chillon Castle sits on Lake Geneva's shores and you'll tour it before heading to Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations with views of English Garden and Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Visit to Gruyères walled village
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with sweet tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shores
Landmarks Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin to Zurich
A cable car takes you up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's top mountain spots with ice and snow year-round. There's a suspended bridge between peaks, an Ice Cathedral to explore, or the Fun Park if you prefer. You'll stop in Interlaken for lunch, then travel to Lucerne before arriving in Zurich for the evening with time to walk around the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Access to Ice Cathedral at Glacier 3000
- Access to Fun Park at Glacier 3000
- Suspended bridge walk between two mountain peaks
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich to Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Bellinzona is your first stop where three medieval castles sit on hills overlooking the city (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), and you'll have free time in the center. Como comes next for lunch and it's called the jewel of Lombardy for its gardens and cathedral. Finally, Milan is where your guide shows you Piazza del Duomo before you head to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona with three medieval UNESCO Heritage castles
- Visit to Como with views of the lake and cathedral
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 9
Milan to Rome
You're heading to Pisa and taking a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). There's time to see the famous Leaning Tower and the rest of this beautiful art complex. After that, you travel to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) in Pisa
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 10
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with 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. By evening, you get transferred to Trastevere neighborhood and return to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Tour includes: Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, Castel Sant'Angelo
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour with priority entrance (€70, minimum 20 people)
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Sistine Chapel Vatican Museums Trastevere 
- Day 11
Rome to Florence
Leaving Rome, you travel north to Florence. First stop is Piazzale Michelangelo for views of the city. Then you walk toward the center for a guided tour covering Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After lunch, the afternoon is free to explore on your own. Plenty of dining options with various cuisines are available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo for views of Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center including Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 12
Florence to Venice
Mountain landscapes appear as you cross the Apennines toward Venice. Upon arrival, a boat takes you across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. A local guide shows you St. Mark's Square, and then you visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch glass-making techniques. You'll have free time to wander around before heading to your accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory with demonstration of glass-making techniques
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice - 20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola with guide (€40, minimum 15 people)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 13
Venice to Salzburg
You're departing Venice and heading to Austria, arriving in Innsbruck where you'll stroll through the historic center and have lunch in this Austrian Tyrolean capital. Scenic mountain roads lead you to Kitzbühel, a well-known ski resort, where you explore the village. Later you continue to Salzburg, arriving by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Visit to Innsbruck historic city center
- Visit to Kitzbühel village
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 14
Salzburg to Vienna
Morning in Salzburg focuses on Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center under a grand castle. You'll travel through lakes and mountains to reach St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site, then continue to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake. An included cruise shows you four castles on the lake before you head to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg including Mozart's city and Renaissance and Baroque center
- Visit to St. Wolfgang pilgrimage site
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 15
Vienna
A panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide covers the city's grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and vibrant center. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own. By evening, you're transferred to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, where you'll have free time to dine at traditional taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna including majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and vibrant city center
Optional Activities
- Valses in Vienna - chamber concert at baroque palace featuring Mozart and Strauss performances with orchestra, tenor, and soprano (€55, 1 hour 30 minutes, minimum 10 people)
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 16
End of Tour
After breakfast, your trip ends and you leave with wonderful memories from your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
