Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to get settled in. Check the information boards at reception this afternoon to see the details about upcoming tour activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
- Day 2
Lisbon
A guided tour takes you through Lisbon's charming streets, Portuguese tiles, and the way the Atlantic light hits the city. You'll head to Belem to see where Portuguese navigators set off on their voyages. The afternoon is yours to walk around Bairro Alto and take in the viewpoint. Later you'll get picked up from Restauradores Square for your evening transfer.
- 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
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (4 hours) - 40 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Madrid
Early departure from Portugal into the Alentejo region. You'll stop in Estremoz for coffee, a medieval town with a castle and old cobblestone streets. After that, it's on to Caceres in Spain to see its medieval and Renaissance center. By evening you'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred to Plaza Mayor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Visit to Estremoz
- Exploration of Caceres historic center
Landmarks/POIs Estremoz Caceres Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
Start with a guided tour of central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. You'll spend time in Retiro Park checking out the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Then there's a tour of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid's home. The afternoon is free, and you'll head back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Guided comprehensive tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcala Plaza de Colon Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid to Barcelona
Travel through Castile into Aragon with a stop in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. From there you'll continue to Poblet Abbey, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries around. You'll roll into Barcelona by 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
A guided tour of Barcelona shows you Gaudi's modernist buildings, the busy Ramblas, and the city's history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. Later you'll head north into Catalonia and walk through Girona's old center with its colorful houses, the historic Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to La Sagrada Familia basilica by Antoni Gaudi (1 hour 50 minutes) - 60 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Sagrada Familia Girona Cathedral 
- Day 7
Girona to Chambery
Head into France through Provence, stopping in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its Van Gogh connections and Roman theater. You'll visit Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space in an old quarry with light and sound displays. By evening you're in Chambery, the medieval capital of Savoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Admission to Carrieres des Lumieres show
Landmarks/POIs Arles Roman Theater of Arles Carrieres des Lumieres 
- Day 8
Chambery to Leysin
You'll arrive in Geneva and tour the Palais des Nations (Europe's UN headquarters), the English Garden with its flower clock, and see the Jet d'Eau fountain. Next you'll head to Gruyeres, known for its cheese, and tour the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting included. After Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shores, you'll get to Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), 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
- Visit to Gruyeres
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau Gruyeres Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 9
Leysin to Zurich
Pack layers because you're heading into serious mountain scenery. A cable car takes you up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's most dramatic spots with year-round ice and snow. You can walk the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or hit the Fun Park. After lunch in Interlaken, you'll travel to Lucerne and arrive in Zurich by evening with time to check out the city center.
- 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 attractions including suspended bridge and Ice Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich to Milan
Early start from Zurich heading across the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see three UNESCO-listed medieval castles on the hills above the city with free time to walk around the center. You'll head into Italy, stopping in Como for lunch (the jewel of Lombardy with lakeside gardens and a great cathedral). Later you'll reach Milan where your guide shows you Piazza del Duomo before heading to your 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 with its three medieval castles
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 11
Milan to Rome
Head to Pisa on a small tourist train taking you to Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) to see the complex of structures and the famous Leaning Tower. Then it's off to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 12
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus section. You'll see 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 wraps up at Vatican City around 11 a.m. and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional. Dinner happens in Trastevere, and you'll be back at the 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
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (3 hours) - 70 EUR
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 Trastevere 
- Day 13
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome heading north toward Florence. When you arrive, head to Piazzale Michelangelo for views across the city. Walk into the historic center where you'll grab lunch and then get a guided walking tour from a local covering Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria (it's basically an open-air museum). Afternoon is free to explore on your own, and plenty of restaurant options are available for dinner.
- 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
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines through mountain landscape and arrive in Venice. A boat takes you across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice where a local guide shows you St. Mark's Square. You'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how they make this ancient glass. Free time lets you explore on your own. Your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat across Giudecca Canal to Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 minutes) - 40 EUR
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 15
Venice to Salzburg
Depart Venice for Austria, arriving in Innsbruck with time to walk through the historic center and have lunch in this Austrian Tyrolean capital. Scenic mountain roads take you to Kitzbuehel, a charming village and famous ski resort. After exploring, you'll continue to Salzburg, arriving by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Kitzbuehel 
- Day 16
Salzburg to Vienna
Spend the morning in Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center under a grand castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a known pilgrimage destination. Then you're off to Traunkirchen on the beautiful Traunsee Lake where an included boat cruise shows you four of the lake's castles before you get off in Gmunden. From there it's on to Vienna, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 Traunkirchen Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 17
Vienna
A panoramic tour with a local guide covers Vienna's grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and vibrant city center. Afternoon is free to explore on your own. In the evening you'll head to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of the city known for traditional taverns where you'll have time to eat and spend the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
Optional Activities
- Concert - Valses in Vienna (1 hour 30 minutes) - 55 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing 
- Day 18
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. First stop is the lively Vaci utca area with free time for lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube River shows you historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. Then a panoramic tour explores the 'Queen of the Danube.' You'll have some free time after, and there's an optional evening option to see a Magyar show with dinner included.
- 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 Danube River
Optional Activities
- Magyar folklore and dinner show (2 hours) - 70 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Vaci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 19
Budapest to Prague
Early departure from Budapest heading to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city on the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch. From there, continue into the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava 
- Day 20
Prague
Tour Prague with a local guide on a panoramic route highlighting the city's outstanding monuments. Prague Castle is included with admission, and you'll also get a boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague
- Admission to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 21
Prague to Frankfurt
Depart early from Prague and stop in Pilsen in western Bohemia, known for its beer. Walk through the historic center to see the Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance-era town hall. Cross into Germany and follow part of the Romantic Road. Rothenburg is next, a town that looks like it came from a fairy tale and is considered one of Germany's most beautiful villages. By evening you're in Frankfurt with free time in the historic city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress), Hotel (Frankfurt Messe Affiliated By Melia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pilsen historic center
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square Rothenburg Frankfurt 
- Day 22
Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Ruedesheim and St. Goar, the river's most beautiful section. Then you'll travel to Cologne, known for its massive Gothic cathedral. After that, head to Holland, arriving in Amsterdam by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 Ruedesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Ruedesheim St. Goar Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 23
Amsterdam
Visit picturesque Dutch locations starting with Zaanse Schans, which has charming houses, canals, and windmills. Next is Volendam, a scenic fishing village. A short boat ride takes you to Marken, once an island now connected by a fixed dike, with houses traditionally built on stilts. Afternoon brings a guided tour of Amsterdam covering the windmill and Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and centuries-old diamond cutting at Museum Square. The tour ends in the heart of the city, and then you have free time to explore Amsterdam's canals, markets, and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt statue Museum Square 
- Day 24
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
