Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to settle in. Check the information boards at the hotel reception for details about when your tour starts.
- 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)
- Day 2
Paris - Versailles - Montmartre
Head to the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens, then move on to Montmartre to see the bohemian neighborhood with its artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing Paris's famous avenues and iconic monuments. There's an optional variety show in the evening if you're interested.
- 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 city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris - Eiffel Tower - Seine River
Start at the Eiffel Tower where you'll get access to the second floor. Later you'll take a boat cruise along the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore Paris 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
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 4
Paris to Lyon - Beaune - Burgundy Region
Travel through Bourgogne's vineyard region and stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-filled streets, a hospice, and wine museum. From there, you'll head to Lyon to take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for city views. Some guests stay in Chambéry instead with a medieval city visit the next morning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon
Optional Activities
- Wine museum visit in Beaune
- Hospice visit in Beaune
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Rhône River 
- Day 5
Lyon to Zurich - Geneva - Swiss Lakes
Cross into Switzerland through Geneva where you'll see the Palace of Nations and walk in the English Garden with its famous flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. The drive continues along scenic routes past Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel with vineyard views backed by mountains. Stop in Neuchâtel to walk around, explore the historic center, or visit the castle. You'll arrive in Zurich in the 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
- Palace of Nations viewing in Geneva
- English Garden visit in Geneva with flower clock
Optional Activities
- Neuchâtel town center walk
- Neuchâtel 10th-century castle visit
Landmarks Palace of Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel 
- Day 6
Zurich - Lake Zurich - Rapperswil
Explore Zurich with a guide who'll share details about Switzerland's financial and cultural center. Later take a scenic nearly two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with brief stops at charming villages, then disembark in Rapperswil to see the medieval castle. Return to Zurich by train to experience Swiss rail travel.
- 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
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise (nearly 2 hours) with village stops
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil 
- Day 7
Zurich to Interlaken - Grindelwald - Lucerne
Experience mountain landscapes in the Interlaken region starting with a cable car ride up from Grindelwald. Walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views, then enjoy lunch on the mountain. Head to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's beautiful cities, for exploration before returning to Zurich. A full-day Mount Titlis excursion is available as an option.
- Meals
- 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
- Cable car to mountain in Grindelwald
- Suspended bridge walk
- Lunch on the mountain
Optional Activities
- Mount Titlis full-day excursion (€180 EUR) - must be purchased in advance
Landmarks Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 8
Zurich to Milan - Bellinzona - Como
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles on hills above the city and explore the charming town center. Continue to Como on Lake Como, known for its lakeside gardens and cathedral. Arrive in Milan for a guided tour of Piazza del Duomo before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Milan's Piazza del Duomo
Optional Activities
- Bellinzona medieval castles visit
- Como cathedral visit
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 9
Milan to Rome - Pisa
Travel to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli to see one of Italy's beautiful art complexes including the famous Leaning Tower. From there you'll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa visit
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 10
Rome
Begin with a three-hour guided tour combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride showing 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. You can optionally visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. In the evening you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner, returning to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Rome including Imperial Rome walking tour
- Panoramic bus ride through Rome
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
- Visit of Imperial Forums (exterior)
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit (€70 EUR)
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 11
Rome to Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo
Leave Rome and head north through beautiful landscapes toward Florence. Go to Piazzale Michelangelo for city views, then walk toward the historic center for a guided walking tour visiting Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own with plenty of dinner options throughout the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Piazzale Michelangelo visit
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic center
- Ponte Vecchio visit
- Duomo visit
- Piazza della Signoria visit
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 12
Florence to Venice - Murano Glass Factory
Head to Venice and take a boat across Giudecca Canal to reach Venice Island. A local guide takes you to St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see traditional glass-making techniques. Spend free time exploring on your own. You'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat journey across Giudecca Canal
- St. Mark's Square guided visit
- Murano Glass Factory tour
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 13
Venice to Austria - Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
Depart Venice for Austria and arrive in Innsbruck to walk through the historic city center and have lunch. Continue through scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuehel, a famous ski resort village, before heading to Salzburg where you'll arrive by end of day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbuehel Salzburg 
- Day 14
Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunsee Lake - Vienna
Explore Salzburg with its Renaissance and Baroque center under a grand castle, then travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, an Austrian pilgrimage site. Head to Traunkirchen by Traunsee Lake and take an included cruise to see four lake castles before disembarking in Gmunden. Continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Salzburg)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg
- Traunsee Lake cruise viewing four castles
Optional Activities
- St. Wolfgang visit
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 15
Vienna
Take a panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide exploring majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village known for traditional taverns, with free time for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 16
Vienna to Budapest - Danube River Cruise
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital. Start at the lively Vácí utca area with free time for lunch. Take an included boat trip on the Danube River viewing historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest, then begin a panoramic tour of the city. An optional Magyar show with dinner is available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Mercure Budapest Castle Hill), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart), Hotel (Tribe Budapest Stadium)
Included Activities
- Danube River boat trip
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar folklore and dinner show (€70 EUR)
Landmarks Danube River Vácı utca Buda Pest 
- Day 17
Budapest to Prague - Bratislava
Leave Budapest early heading to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, a charming Danube city with an attractive historic center for exploring and lunch. Continue to Prague, Czech Republic, arriving in the evening with a transfer to Old Town Square for an introduction to the vibrant city. Dinner at various international restaurants is available before returning to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Optional Activities
- Bratislava historic center exploration
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Square 
- Day 18
Prague
Visit Prague on an informative panoramic tour led by a local guide. Tour Prague Castle with admission included, combining a walking tour and panoramic views. Take an included boat ride on the Vltava River. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague
- Prague Castle visit
- Vltava River boat ride
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 19
Prague to Frankfurt - Pilsen - Rothenburg
Depart early from Prague, stopping in Pilsen in western Bohemia known for its beer. Explore the historic center with Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance town hall. Cross into Germany following the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a fairy-tale town. Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, in the evening with free time in the historic city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress), Hotel (Frankfurt Messe Affiliated By Melia)
Optional Activities
- Pilsen historic center exploration
- Rothenburg exploration
Landmarks Pilsen Rothenburg Frankfurt 
- Day 20
Frankfurt to Amsterdam - Rhine River Cruise
Take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, the river's most picturesque section. Travel to Cologne, known for its immense Gothic cathedral. Head to Holland, arriving in Amsterdam in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Rhine River cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks Rhine River Rüdesheim St. Goar Cologne Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 21
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken
Visit picturesque Dutch locations starting with Zaanse Schans featuring charming houses, canals, and windmills. Continue to Volendam, a scenic fishing village, then take a short boat ride to Marken with its traditionally built stilt houses. A guided tour of Amsterdam covers highlights like the windmill and Rembrandt statue, South District elegance, and diamond-cutting demonstrations at Museum Square. Walk into the heart of the city and explore famous canals, markets, and cafés on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting workshop visit at Museum Square
Optional Activities
- Zaanse Schans exploration
- Volendam exploration
- Marken exploration
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square 
- Day 22
Amsterdam to Paris - Bruges
Head to Bruges, a medieval city called the 'Venice of the North' for its scenic canals. Explore cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and romantic bridges. You can optionally climb the Belfry Tower for views, try Belgian chocolate, or sample local craft beer. Continue to Paris, arriving by end of day.
- 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
- Local craft beer sampling
Landmarks Bruges Belfry Tower 
- Day 23
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories of your journey through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
