Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. Stop by the hotel reception to check the boards for details about when your tour officially starts tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
- Day 2
Lisbon
A guided tour takes you through Lisbon's historic neighborhoods, starting with Belem where Portuguese navigators once set sail for exploration. You'll see the city's seven hills, those iconic blue and white tiles, and experience the Atlantic light that makes the city distinctive. After lunch, you have free time to head up to the Bairro Alto viewpoint. If you're interested, there's an optional day trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril available. In the evening, a transfer picks you up from Restauradores Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Sintra, Cascais and Estoril tour (4 hours, €40)
Landmarks/POIs Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Madrid
You'll head out early through the Alentejo region with a stop in Estremoz for coffee. From there, continue to Caceres to walk through its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance center, with time for lunch and exploring on foot. Later, you'll travel to Madrid, arriving in the evening with a transfer that takes you to Plaza Mayor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Stop in Estremoz
- Walking tour of Cáceres historic center
Landmarks/POIs Estremoz Cáceres Historic Center Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
The morning includes a guided tour of central Madrid covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. You'll also visit Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. The tour includes admission to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, and you'll have a transfer back to the hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner (2 hours, €70)
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid to Barcelona
Travel takes you through Castile to Zaragoza where you'll see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Next you'll head to Poblet Abbey, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval monasteries, and admission is included. After that, it's on to Barcelona, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona to Girona
Your morning tour covers Barcelona's highlights, the City of Counts, focusing on Gaudí's modernist buildings, the busy Ramblas, and the city's history. In the evening, you'll head north into Catalonia and take a walking tour through Girona's old center, seeing the colorful houses, the former Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Barcelona
- Walking tour of Girona historic center
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudí (1 hour 50 minutes, €60)
Landmarks/POIs La Rambla Sagrada Familia Girona Cathedral 
- Day 7
Girona to Chambéry
You'll travel through Provence to Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site connected to Van Gogh. There's time to see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches, plus explore and grab lunch. Next is Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art venue in an old quarry with impressive displays. By evening, you'll arrive in Chambery, a medieval city known for its historic castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières
Optional Activities
- Alternative visit to Pont du Gard (if Carrières des Lumières show unavailable)
Landmarks/POIs Arles Roman Theatre of Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard 
- Day 8
Chambéry to Leysin
Heading into Switzerland, you'll arrive in Geneva where you'll visit the Palais des Nations (UN headquarters in Europe), the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau, Europe's tallest fountain. Then it's to Gruyeres, a walled village famous for cheese. The Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory is next with admission and tasting included. After that, Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shores (admission included). You'll end the day in Leysin with dinner provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau
- Visit to Gruyères
- Admission and tasting at Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 9
Leysin to Zurich
Today features mountain scenery as you take a cable car up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's top alpine spots with ice and snow all year. You can walk the suspended bridge between peaks, see the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Lunch happens in Interlaken. Later you'll travel to Lucerne, then arrive in Zurich in the evening with time to check out the center before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Access to Glacier 3000 activities
Landmarks/POIs Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich to Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you'll cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. First stop is Bellinzona with its three medieval castles (UNESCO sites) on hilltops overlooking the city, plus free time to walk around the center. Then it's into Italy and Como for lunch, known for its lakeside gardens and cathedral. You'll finish in Milan where your guide shows you Piazza del Duomo before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona
- Stop in Como
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 11
Milan to Rome
You're heading to Pisa today. A small tourist train takes you to Piazza dei Miracoli where you'll have time to see the complex including the famous Leaning Tower. After that, you'll travel to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks/POIs Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 12
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride, covering the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour finishes at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. An optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is available. In the evening, you'll head to Trastevere, known for casual restaurants and nightlife, with a return to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome
- Visit to Arch of Constantine
- Viewing of Colosseum exterior
- Visit to Imperial Forums
- Visit to Circus Maximus
- Visit to Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- Visit to Pyramid of Cestius
- Visit to Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Vatican City
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided visit (3 hours, €70)
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 13
Rome to Florence
Leaving Rome heading north, you'll enjoy scenic landscapes along the way. Once in Florence, you go straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for city views. Walking toward the center, there's time for lunch before a guided tour with a local expert covers Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free to explore as you like, and you'll have lots of restaurant options nearby in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to Duomo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Florence to Venice
You'll cross the Apennines enjoying mountain landscapes. Arriving in Venice, a boat takes you across the Giudecca Canal to the island. A local guide leads you through St. Mark's Square. Then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how artisans create this traditional glass. There's free time after that to explore on your own. You'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 minutes, €40)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Giudecca Canal Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 15
Venice to Salzburg
Departing Venice, you're heading to Austria. Once in Innsbruck, you have time to walk through the historic center and have lunch in this Tyrolean capital. Then scenic mountain roads take you to Kitzbuhel, a famous ski resort village where you can explore. Later you'll continue to Salzburg, arriving by end of day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Stop in Innsbruck historic center
- Stop in Kitzbühel
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 16
Salzburg to Vienna
You'll explore Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, with its Renaissance and Baroque center overlooked by a large castle. Then through lakes and mountains to reach St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site. You'll head to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake where an included cruise shows you four lake castles before you get off in Gmunden. Finally, travel to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 17
Vienna
A panoramic tour with a local guide covers this city's grand avenues, beautiful palaces, parks and vibrant center. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. In the evening, you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine village now part of the city, where you can dine at traditional taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Waltzes in Vienna concert (1 hour 30 minutes, €55)
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing 
- Day 18
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. First is Vaci utca area with free time for lunch. Then an included boat trip on the Danube River lets you see Buda's historic side and Pest's modern side. A panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' follows. You'll have free time after, and there's an optional Magyar show with dinner available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Mercure Budapest Castle Hill), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart), Hotel (Tribe Budapest Stadium)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar Folklore and Dinner Show (2 hours, €70)
Landmarks/POIs Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 19
Budapest to Prague
Leaving Budapest early, you're heading to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital along the Danube with an attractive old center. Time to explore and grab lunch. Then into the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the evening. A transfer takes you to Old Town Square for dinner at one of the many restaurants offering different cuisines. Back to the hotel after.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Stop in Bratislava with time to explore
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square 
- Day 20
Prague
A local guide leads a panoramic tour highlighting Prague's outstanding monuments, including Prague Castle with admission provided. There's an included boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is free for you to check out the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Prague
- Visit to Prague Castle with admission
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 21
End of Tour
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end, and you'll head home with lasting memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
