Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and head to your hotel by transfer from the airport. After settling in, the evening is yours to explore Plaza Mayor and La Latina, where you can grab dinner from several options - Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern restaurants are all available in the neighborhood.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Dine at restaurants in Plaza Mayor and La Latina (various cuisines available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
Start early with a guided tour of central Madrid, walking through Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Later, head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Then visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. Your afternoon is free before returning to the hotel by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Leave Madrid in the morning, traveling through Castile toward Aragon. Stop to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, then continue to Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery in the region. After that, it's on to Barcelona, where you'll arrive by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott), Hotel (Porta Fira), Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Admission to Poblet Abbey
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona - Girona
Spend the morning exploring Barcelona with a guide, checking out Gaudí's modernist buildings, walking the Ramblas, and learning about the city's history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. In the evening, travel north to Girona and walk through the historic center, seeing the colorful houses along the river, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
- Walk through Girona's historic center
Optional Activities
- Explore Gaudí's modernist architecture
- Visit the Ramblas
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Cathedral Girona Jewish Quarter 
- Day 5
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambéry
Head toward France through Provence, stopping in Arles where you can see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches - time for lunch is built in. Next, visit Carrières des Lumières, an underground space with art displays in an ancient quarry. You'll arrive in Chambéry by evening, the medieval capital of Savoy.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles with Roman theater and Romanesque churches
- Admission to Carrières des Lumières
Optional Activities
- Explore Arles at leisure
- Lunch in Arles
Landmarks Arles Roman Theater Carrières des Lumières - Day 6
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Leysin
Travel to Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. Walk through the English Garden to see the famous flower clock, check out the Jet d'Eau fountain, and visit Palais des Nations with your guide. From there, head to Gruyères, known for its cheese, and tour Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory for tastings. Stop at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva before reaching Leysin by mid-afternoon, a mountain village with great views. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Explore English Garden and Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Visit Gruyères walled village
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
- Admission to Chillon Castle
- Dinner
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Take a cable car up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's high mountain spots with ice and snow year-round. Walk across the suspended bridge between peaks, check out the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Grab lunch in Interlaken, then travel to Lucerne. You'll reach Zurich by evening with time to walk around the center before getting to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
- Access to suspended bridge, Ice Cathedral, and Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Interlaken
- Explore Lucerne city center
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich - Strasbourg - Paris
Leave Zurich and head to Alsace, stopping in Strasbourg to explore this city where French and German influences blend together. Spend time walking around and getting a feel for the place. Later, continue on 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)
Included Activities
- Visit Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg at leisure
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 9
Paris
Travel to the Palace of Versailles to see the royal residence and gardens (admission separate). Back in Paris, walk through Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A local guide will give you a panoramic tour showing Paris's wide avenues and famous landmarks. Return to your hotel, and if interested, an optional variety show is available 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)
Included Activities
- City tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles
- Explore Montmartre
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 10
Paris - Rouen
Start at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor (tickets included). Later, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. Your afternoon is free to explore Paris on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., leave for Normandy, arriving in Rouen where you'll see the Roman origins, medieval streets, and Gothic cathedral in the historic center.
- 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 access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris city center in the afternoon
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 11
Rouen - English Channel - Canterbury - London
Walk through Rouen's center this morning. Then travel north and cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continue to London, where you'll have free time around Tower Bridge, one of the city's most famous spots, before heading to the 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
- Ferry crossing of the English Channel
- Visit to Canterbury
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen center
- Free time in Tower Bridge area, London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Canterbury Cathedral 
- Day 12
London
Take a panoramic tour of London with a local guide to see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace (the Changing of the Guard may be visible depending on the day). In the evening, meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, lively areas full of theaters and restaurants where you can choose dinner before returning to the 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 of London with local guide
Optional Activities
- View Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
- Dinner at various restaurants in the area
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 13
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the oldest museums with artifacts from many cultures around the world. At lunchtime, head to Camden to browse its vibrant market with items from various cultures. The afternoon is yours to explore. This is your final day, so check your flight time in case you need to book an extra night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden district
Optional Activities
- Browse Camden market
Landmarks British Museum Camden Market
