Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll land in Madrid and get transferred to your hotel, giving you time to settle in and freshen up. Later this evening, head over to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where the nightlife and tapas scene really comes alive. Pick whichever restaurant appeals to you for dinner and get a feel for the city's evening energy.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Plaza Mayor and La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisines available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
This morning covers central Madrid's main spots: Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Then you'll walk through Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal before touring Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, and a transfer back to your hotel happens in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid (Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor)
- Visit to Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Leave Madrid early and drive through Castile toward Zaragoza, stopping to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. From there, continue to Poblet Abbey, a medieval monastery that's one of the best-preserved in the world. Later, head toward Barcelona and arrive in the evening.
- 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 Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona - Girona
Spend the morning getting to know Barcelona, a city known for Gaudi's modernist buildings, the busy Ramblas, and its Olympic and exposition history. In the evening, travel north to Girona in Catalonia. Before checking into your hotel, take a walk through Girona's old center with its colorful houses, former Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Explore Gaudí's modernist architecture in Barcelona
- Visit the Ramblas in Barcelona
Landmarks Barcelona Ramblas Girona Cathedral 
- Day 5
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambéry
Cross into France through Provence, starting in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site connected to Van Gogh, with its Roman theater and Romanesque churches. You'll have time to look around and grab lunch. Next, visit Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space in an old quarry with impressive light shows. Arrive in Chambery by evening, a medieval-style city with a historic center and large castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières (underground art experience)
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman theater in Arles
- Visit Romanesque churches in Arles
Landmarks Arles Roman Theater Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard - Day 6
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Chillon Castle - Leysin
Travel into Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. See Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Then head to Gruyeres, a walled village famous for cheese, where you'll do a tasting at Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Drive through scenic mountain roads to Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shore, reaching Leysin by mid-afternoon. This holiday village offers views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Visit to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with sweet tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle
- Dinner in Leysin
Optional Activities
- Explore Gruyères village and cheese shops
Landmarks Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Bring warm layers today as you'll see mountain scenery. Take a cable car up to Glacier 3000 for views of ice and snow. You can cross the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch, then continue to Lucerne. Reach Zurich by evening with time to walk around the center before your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Access to Glacier 3000 features (suspended bridge, Ice Cathedral, Fun Park)
Optional Activities
- Walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks at Glacier 3000
- Explore the Ice Cathedral at Glacier 3000
- Enjoy the Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich - Strasbourg - Paris
Leave Zurich and head into France's Alsace region, stopping in Strasbourg, the capital, which blends French and German influences nicely. Spend time exploring the city. After that, continue on toward 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg on your own
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 9
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens. On the way back to Paris, stop in Montmartre, a bohemian neighborhood with artists, painters, and cabarets. Take a panoramic city tour with a local guide who'll point out Paris's avenues and landmarks. Back at your hotel, you'll have free time, and there's an optional evening variety show if you're interested.
- 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
- Visit to Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 10
Paris - Rouen
Begin in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower, going up to the second floor. After that, relax on a boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., head toward Normandy and arrive in Rouen. Wander through this historic city, which dates back to Roman times and has medieval architecture plus a Gothic cathedral.
- 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 with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 11
Rouen - English Channel - Canterbury - London
Start with time to walk around Rouen's center. Travel north through France, then cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continue to London with free time in the Tower Bridge area before checking into your 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen center
- Explore Canterbury historic center
Landmarks Canterbury Cathedral Tower Bridge 
- Day 12
London
See London on a panoramic tour with a local guide showing Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might catch the Changing of the Guard depending on the date. In the evening, meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho. These areas have theaters and entertainment, and you'll find plenty of restaurants for dinner.
- 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
- Witness Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
- Dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Leicester Square, Chinatown, or Soho
Landmarks Houses of Parliament Buckingham Palace River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 13
London - Colchester - Harwich Ferry
Spend the morning at the British Museum, one of the world's oldest, seeing cultural artifacts from everywhere. You'll have some free time before heading to Camden, a district with a vibrant street market full of unique items. Have lunch there, then around 4:00 p.m. head to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town. Stroll through its historic streets and later go to Harwich to board a ferry for an overnight voyage to the Netherlands in en suite cabins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden district
Optional Activities
- Explore Camden street market and shops
- Lunch at Camden restaurants or food stands
- Stroll through Colchester historic streets
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 14
Hoek van Holland - Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll dock in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland. Visit Volendam, a charming fishing village, then travel to Amsterdam for a guided tour. See the iconic windmill image, Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and diamond cutting demonstrations at Museum Square. The tour ends in the city center where you'll have free time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam
- Guided city tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting workshop at Museum Square
Landmarks Volendam Amsterdam Windmills Rembrandt Statue Museum Square 
- Day 15
Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin
Leave Amsterdam heading toward Germany. First stop is Hamelin, a picturesque town with shops and streets from the Pied Piper fairy tale. Pass through Marienborn, the former border between East and West Germany until 1990. Arrive in Berlin in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West), Hotel (Vienna House Andel´s Berlin)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hamelin shops and streets
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn Border 
- Day 16
Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin with a local. From the bus, you'll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, shopping streets, the old cathedral damaged in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and parks. Stop at the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum to see powerful landmarks from Germany's 20th-century history. The afternoon is free, and you'll get transferred to the lively Kantstrasse area in early evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West), Hotel (Vienna House Andel´s Berlin)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Berlin with local guide
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin at your own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 17
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Travel through forests toward Dresden, a city known for exceptional architecture and art, making it a top German destination. You'll have time to see impressive palaces and eat lunch at restaurants or cafes. Later, head into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague. Go to Old Town Square, a lively area packed with energy and tourists, then have dinner at one of the many restaurants with Czech, Chinese, Indian, or Italian options. Return to your hotel afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dresden palaces
- Have lunch in Dresden at a restaurant or coffee shop
- Dinner in Prague at a restaurant of your choice
Landmarks Dresden Old Town Square 
- Day 18
Prague
Explore Prague, Europe's Baroque jewel, on a panoramic tour with a local guide highlighting the city's best monuments. Visit Prague Castle as part of the tour. Then take a boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is yours to wander around and discover the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 19
Prague
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with memories from this journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
