Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and head straight to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is yours to settle in and get comfortable. Before you do anything else, stop by the front desk and check the tour information board to see when everything officially begins tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
- Day 2
London
Today you'll take a guided city tour around London with a local who knows the place well. You'll see Parliament, Big Ben, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace. If the timing works out, you might catch the Changing of the Guard. Later, meet the group at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and the lively streets of Soho. Pick wherever you want for dinner from lots of restaurant choices in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of London highlighting Parliament, River Thames, Buckingham Palace, and Changing of the Guard (depending on dates)
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley and Windsor Town excursion (6 hours, 35 EUR) - includes visit to Windsor Castle exterior, Eton School, and River Thames transportation
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London - Colchester - Harwich to Volendam Ferry
Start at the British Museum to walk through collections covering world cultures and artifacts. Grab lunch in Camden's street market, which has tons of food stalls and shops. From there, head to Colchester to wander around England's oldest recorded town at a relaxed pace. Later, travel to Harwich and board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands. You'll sleep in an en suite cabin on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- British Museum guided visit
- Camden district visit with lunch options
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 4
Hoek van Holland - Volendam - Amsterdam
The ferry arrives around 8 a.m. and you'll head to Volendam, a fishing village with traditional character. After that, continue to Amsterdam for a guided tour covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and diamond cutting demonstrations at Museum Square. You'll then walk through the city center on foot before having free time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station)
Included Activities
- Volendam visit
- Amsterdam guided city tour including windmills, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop
Optional Activities
- Canals of Amsterdam boat trip (2 hours, 50 EUR) - includes 1.5-hour cruise through canals with drinks and snacks
Landmarks Volendam Amsterdam Windmills Rembrandt Statue Museum Square Amsterdam 
- Day 5
Amsterdam - Bruges - Paris
Travel to Bruges, a medieval city known for its canals and cobblestone streets. You can spend time however you like here, whether that's climbing the Belfry Tower for views across the city, sampling Belgian chocolate, or trying local beers. Later in the day, catch a ride to Paris and you'll arrive by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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
- Belfry Tower climb in Bruges
- Belgian chocolate tasting in Bruges
- Local craft beer tasting in Bruges
Landmarks Bruges Belfry Tower Bruges 
- Day 6
Paris
You'll visit the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens (note that admission isn't included in your tour). After that, head to Montmartre, a neighborhood known for its bohemian history, street artists, and cabarets. Then join a guided tour showing off Paris's wide avenues and famous landmarks before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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 guided city tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles excursion (admission not included)
- Montmartre visit with optional exploration
- Variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris
Start by going to the Eiffel Tower and climb up to the second floor for views. Later, you'll take a boat cruise on the Seine that runs about an hour and fifteen minutes. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free, so you can check out more of Paris on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
Optional Activities
- Eiffel Tower rescheduled visit if wait times are too long
- Eiffel Tower visit on Sunday alternative time
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 8
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
Drive through the Burgundy region, famous for vineyards and wine production. Stop in Beaune, a town with flower-filled streets and a wine museum worth seeing. Continue on to Lyon, once the capital of Roman Gaul, and take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for city views. You'll have leisure time to explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Beaune town visit with free time for lunch and exploration
- Lyon cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourviève
Landmarks Beaune Burgundy Vineyards Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourviève Rhône River 
- Day 9
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Cross into Switzerland to explore Geneva, passing the Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, drive along scenic routes around Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel through the Three Lakes region with vineyards visible along the way. Stop in Neuchâtel to check out the lakefront, historic center, or a 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Palace of Nations viewpoint in Geneva
- English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- Jet d'Eau fountain viewing in Geneva
- Neuchâtel town exploration with lake walk, historic center, or castle visit
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich
A local guide will walk you through Zurich, explaining why it's Switzerland's largest city and a center for finance and culture. Then you'll take a nearly two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with short stops in small villages along the water. You'll get off at Rapperswil, a village with a medieval castle, and take the train back to Zurich afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Zurich guided city tour
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise of approximately two hours with village stops
Landmarks Zurich Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 11
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
You'll head into the Alps with a coffee stop in Grindelwald first. Take a cable car up the mountain and walk a winding trail to a suspended bridge with glacier views below. Grab lunch on the mountain, then travel to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, for walking around. Head back to Zurich later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Mountain lunch in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Grindelwald coffee stop
- Grindelwald cable car ride up mountain
- Suspended bridge walk with glacier views
- Mountain lunch in Grindelwald
- Lucerne free time exploration
Optional Activities
- Mount Titlis full-day excursion (180 EUR) - includes rotating cable car to summit at 3,028m, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk suspension bridge, Ice Flyer chairlift, and snowtubing at Glacier Park; must be booked in advance; operates third-party and replaces standard itinerary for the day
Landmarks Interlaken region Grindelwald Grindelwald Suspended Bridge Lucerne Mount Titlis Lake Lucerne 
- Day 12
Zurich
After breakfast, your European tour comes to an end today. You'll leave with memories from the cities, landscapes, and experiences across England, the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
