Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll be transferred to your hotel and have time to settle in. Stop by the reception desk to check the information boards for details about when the tour officially starts.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley and Windsor Town excursion (6 hours, 35 EUR)
- Day 2
London
Start the day with a panoramic tour of London where you'll see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace (you might catch the Changing of the Guard). Later in the evening, wander through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho to see the theaters and entertainment venues before returning to your hotel.
- 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 London city tour with local guide showcasing Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace
- Walking tour through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Landmarks Palace of Westminster River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London - Colchester - Volendam Ferry
Morning at the British Museum exploring world cultures and artifacts. After that, head to Camden to walk through its vibrant street market and grab lunch. By afternoon you're in historic Colchester, England's oldest recorded town. Then travel to Harwich for an overnight ferry to the Netherlands with en suite cabin accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to the British Museum
- Exploration of Camden district with its street market
- Walking tour through historic Colchester
Landmarks British Museum Camden Market Colchester 
- Day 4
Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland. Visit Volendam, a charming fishing village, then continue to Amsterdam for a guided city tour covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and diamond cutting techniques at Museum Square. Free time in the city center finishes your day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided Amsterdam city tour including windmill viewing, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop
- Walking tour through Amsterdam city center
Optional Activities
- Amsterdam canals boat trip (2 hours, 50 EUR)
Landmarks Volendam Rembrandt House Museum Museum Square Amsterdam Windmills 
- Day 5
Amsterdam - Bruges - Paris
Travel to Bruges and walk through this medieval city known as the 'Venice of the North' with its scenic canals, cobblestone streets, and romantic bridges. You can optionally climb the Belfry Tower for views, and there's time to try Belgian chocolate or local craft beer. Continue to Paris, arriving by evening.
- 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
- Travel to and exploration of Bruges medieval city
Optional Activities
- Climb Belfry Tower in Bruges
- Belgian chocolate tasting
- Local craft beer sampling
Landmarks Bruges Belfry Tower 
- Day 6
Paris
Start with the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, then return to Paris for a walk through Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A panoramic city tour with a local guide shows you Paris's impressive avenues and iconic monuments. You'll be back at your hotel in the evening.
- 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
- Exploration of Palace of Versailles and gardens
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic Paris city tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris
In central Paris, you'll go up the Eiffel Tower with tickets to the second floor. After that, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
- 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
- Visit to the Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Seine river boat cruise (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 8
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
You'll travel through Bourgogne, a region famous for vineyards and wines. Stop in charming Beaune to see its flower-filled streets, hospice, and wine museum. After some free time for lunch and a walk, head to Lyon with a cable car ride up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for city views.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Travel through Bourgogne wine region
- Exploration of Beaune with its flower-filled streets and wine museum
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Lyon 
- Day 9
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Travel to Switzerland and explore Geneva, seeing the Palace of Nations, the English Garden with its famous flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, continue through scenic routes along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel through the Three Lakes region with vineyard views. There's an optional stop in Neuchâtel for its historic town or 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich by late afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Geneva including Palace of Nations and English Garden
- Viewing of Jet d'Eau fountain
- Scenic travel through Three Lakes region
Optional Activities
- Stop and walk in Neuchâtel with historic town center exploration
- Visit to 10th-century castle in Neuchâtel
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich
Start with a guided tour of Zurich covering the city's banking history, quality of life, and cultural sites. Then board a scenic Lake Zurich cruise for nearly two hours with brief stops at charming villages. You'll disembark in the medieval village of Rapperswil and return to Zurich by train.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Zurich city
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise (approximately 2 hours) with village stops
- Visit to Rapperswil with its medieval castle
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 11
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Head to the Interlaken region to see mountain and lake landscapes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain for a walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch is included on the mountain. Later, travel to Lucerne for exploration time before heading back to Zurich in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Mountain lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to mountain viewpoint in Grindelwald
- Walking tour to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain
- Exploration of Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion (180 EUR) - includes rotating cable car to 3,028m summit, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk suspension bridge, Ice Flyer chairlift, snowtubing at Glacier Park
Landmarks Grindelwald Interlaken Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 12
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps to the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Visit Bellinzona to see its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles on the hills and explore the town center. Continue into Italy to Como for its lakeside gardens and cathedral. After lunch here, travel to Milan and finish at Piazza del Duomo with time to wander before your hotel transfer.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona and its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles
- Exploration of Como town center
- Visit to Como Cathedral
- Viewing of Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Landmarks Bellinzona Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 13
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Head to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the beautiful art complex. Continue to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli with Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 14
Rome
Take a three-hour guided tour of Rome combining walking and panoramic bus rides. 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 ends at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. where your guide can offer an optional Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit. In the evening, transfer to Trastevere for dinner with return to hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Rome combining walking and bus
- Viewing of Arch of Constantine
- Viewing of Colosseum exterior
- Viewing of Imperial Forums
- Viewing of Circus Maximus
- Viewing of Baths of Caracalla
- Viewing of Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- Viewing of Pyramid of Cestius
- Viewing of Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided visit (70 EUR, 3 hours) - includes priority entrance to eliminate waiting time
- Baroque Rome tour around squares and fountains (40 EUR, 2.5 hours) - includes Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Colona, Pantheon, Piazza Navona with specialized guide and audio devices
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 Trastevere 
- Day 15
Rome - Florence
Leave Rome heading north through beautiful landscapes to Florence. Head directly to Piazzale Michelangelo for city views. Walk toward the historic center for lunch, then join a guided walking tour with a local expert through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The city is like an open-air museum. Spend the afternoon exploring freely with plenty of dinner options nearby.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center visiting Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 16
Florence - Venice
Cross the Apennine Mountains to reach Venice. Arrive and take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, visit St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to see glass-making techniques. You'll have free time to explore on your own. Your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory with glass-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 minutes, 40 EUR) - shared gondola with up to 5 persons, accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 17
Venice
After breakfast, your tour journey comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
