Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel to settle in and rest up. Later in the evening, you're transferred to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you can choose from Spanish, Indian, Chinese, or Middle Eastern restaurants for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Dine at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor and La Latina neighborhood
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
This morning includes a guided tour covering central Madrid's main sites like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. You'll then head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. After that, a stop at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to see Real Madrid's home. The afternoon is yours to do as you like before heading back to your hotel 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 with lake 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 to Barcelona
You'll travel through Castile into Aragon, stopping in Zaragoza to visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. From there you'll see Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery set in a quiet location. Later you continue on to Barcelona, arriving 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 to Girona
Start by checking out Barcelona's highlights including Gaudí's modernist buildings and the busy Ramblas. Then head north to Catalonia in the evening. You'll walk through Girona's historic center with its colorful houses, old Jewish quarter, and cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
- Walking tour of Girona historic center
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Cathedral 
- Day 5
Girona to Chambéry
Drive through Provence to Arles, a UNESCO site connected to Van Gogh's history. You'll see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches, then go underground to Carrières des Lumières for an art experience. By evening you reach Chambéry, a medieval city with a notable castle and attractive historic center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières (underground art experience)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Roman theater in Arles
- Visit to Romanesque churches in Arles
Landmarks Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard 
- Day 6
Chambéry to Leysin
Cross into Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. See the Palais des Nations (UN headquarters in Europe), the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. You'll visit Gruyères, known for cheese and chocolate, plus the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Chillon Castle sits on Lake Geneva shores before you reach Leysin by mid-afternoon. 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 in Geneva
- Visit to Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Visit to Gruyères
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nestlé chocolate factory in Gruyères area
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden (Jardin Anglais) Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin to Zurich
Pack winter clothes for mountain scenery. You'll take a cable car up to Glacier 3000 where you can walk on a suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch, then travel to Lucerne. By evening you reach Zurich with time to walk around the center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride and mountain experience
- Suspended bridge between two mountain peaks
- Ice Cathedral exploration
- Fun Park access
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich to Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. In Bellinzona you'll see three medieval castles that are UNESCO sites perched on the hills with free time to wander the streets. Stop in Como for lunch, a beautiful lakeside city with gardens and a cathedral. Continue to Milan where you'll visit Piazza del Duomo before transferring to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona and three medieval castles
Optional Activities
- Explore Como's gardens and cathedral
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 9
Milan to Rome
Head to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the surrounding art complex. Afterwards you travel 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 and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 10
Rome
A three-hour tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, the 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 offers an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. In the evening you 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 Imperial Rome: Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, Castel Sant'Angelo
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided 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 Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 11
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome heading north through beautiful scenery. Once in Florence, go to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. Walk toward the center, grab lunch, then join a guided tour visiting Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own with plenty of dining choices in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center: Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 12
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines with mountain views. In Venice, take a boat across Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide you'll 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 trip across Giudecca Canal
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Murano Glass Factory tour
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 min, 40 EUR)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 13
Venice to Salzburg
Leave Venice for Austria, arriving in Innsbruck. Walk through the historic city center and have lunch in this Austrian Tyrolean capital. Travel along scenic mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a ski resort town where you can explore. Then continue to Salzburg, arriving by day's end.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Optional Activities
- Explore historic center of Innsbruck
- Explore Kitzbühel ski resort village
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 14
Salzburg to Vienna
Spend the morning in Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture set against a grand castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site. Head to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake where you'll take an included cruise viewing four of the lake's castles before reaching Gmunden. Continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- City tour of Salzburg
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 15
Vienna
A local guide leads a panoramic tour of Vienna showing grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own. In the evening transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of Vienna, known for traditional taverns where you can dine.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna: majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, parks, city center
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 16
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel you arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital. First stop is Vaci utca, a lively area where you'll have free time for lunch. Then an included boat trip on the Danube River lets you see historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. A panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' follows with some free time after. In the evening an optional Magyar show with dinner is available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Mercure Budapest Castle Hill), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart), Hotel (Tribe Budapest Stadium)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River
Optional Activities
- Magyar folklore and dinner show (2 hrs, 70 EUR)
Landmarks Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 17
Budapest to Prague
Leave Budapest early heading to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, a charming city on the Danube with an attractive historic center where you'll have time to explore and eat lunch. Continue to Prague, Czech Republic, arriving in the evening. Transfer to Old Town Square for a fantastic introduction to the city. Enjoy dinner at one of many international restaurants, then return to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava historic center
- Dine at restaurants in Old Town Square offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, Italian cuisines
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Square 
- Day 18
Prague
A local tour guide leads an informative panoramic tour highlighting Prague's most outstanding monuments, including a visit to Prague Castle with admission included. You'll take a boat ride on the Vltava River. In the afternoon you have free time to explore the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague and outstanding monuments
- Admission to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 19
Prague to Frankfurt
Leave Prague early and stop in Pilsen, western Bohemia, a city known for its beer. Stroll through the historic center with Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance town hall. Cross into Germany and follow part of the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a fairytale town considered one of Germany's most beautiful villages. Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, in the evening with free time to explore the historic center and restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress), Hotel (Frankfurt Messe Affiliated By Melia)
Optional Activities
- Visit Pilsen historic center: Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, Renaissance town hall
- Visit Rothenburg
- Dine in Frankfurt historic center with Indian, Asian, Italian, international cuisine options
Landmarks Pilsen Rothenburg Frankfurt 
- Day 20
Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Take a scenic Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, the river's most picturesque section. Then 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
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks Rüdesheim St. Goar Rhine River Cologne Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 21
Amsterdam
Visit picturesque places representing the Holland of dreams. Head to Zaanse Schans with charming houses, canals, and windmills. Then to Volendam, a scenic fishing village. Take a short boat ride to Marken, once an island but now connected by a fixed dike, with houses traditionally built on stilts. In the afternoon a guided tour of Amsterdam covers highlights like windmill imagery, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and centuries-old diamond cutting at Museum Square. Walk into the city heart where the tour ends. You'll have free time to explore Amsterdam's famous canals, markets, and cafés.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam: windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, diamond cutting workshop
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Amsterdam Rembrandt statue Museum Square 
- Day 22
Amsterdam
After breakfast your journey comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
