Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in. Check the information boards at reception to find out what's coming up on your tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square)
- Day 2
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, walking along the River Liffey and checking out parks, the historic university, and downtown streets. You'll see Trinity College from the outside. The afternoon is free to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including River Liffey, parks, and historic university
Optional Activities
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin on Foot - 2 hrs 30 min (€35)
Landmarks Trinity College River Liffey Saint Patrick's Cathedral Chester Beatty Library Temple Bar 
- Day 3
Dublin to Liverpool via Wales
Early morning ferry takes you across to Wales for three to three and a half hours. Stop in Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site, for lunch and some time to walk around. Later, head to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this World Heritage Site and the UK's second-largest port.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Mercure Atlantic Tower), Hotel (Novotel Paddington Village), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Wales
- Visit to Caernarfon castle area
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Beatles Museum visit in Liverpool
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle 
- Day 4
Liverpool to London via Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford
Start in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, with time for lunch and exploring. Then drive to Oxford to see the historic university town. From there, continue on to London, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Premier Inn Hanger Lane), Hotel (Premier Inn Kew Bridge London), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford 
- Day 5
London
Morning city tour covers Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. Afternoon is open for whatever you want to do. In the evening, meet up at Piccadilly for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Premier Inn Hanger Lane), Hotel (Premier Inn Kew Bridge London), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- City tour of London including Westminster, Parliament, the City, and Thames
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley and Windsor Town visit - 5 hrs (€35)
Landmarks Westminster Parliament River Thames Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho Windsor Castle Eton College 
- Day 6
London
This is your free day in London. Wander around at your own pace and find what interests you. Every neighborhood has something different to offer, so take your time exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Premier Inn Hanger Lane), Hotel (Premier Inn Kew Bridge London), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 7
London to Paris via Calais and Amiens
Leave London and take a ferry to France. Stop briefly in Calais, then continue to Amiens, known for its Gothic cathedral. Walk through narrow streets, check out the floating gardens, and see Jules Verne's house. You'll arrive in Paris by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Greet Paris 13 Porte Ditalie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to France
Landmarks Amiens Cathedral Jules Verne House 
- Day 8
Paris and Versailles
Visit the Palace of Versailles in the morning and spend time in the gardens. Return to Paris to explore Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood with its artists and cabarets. Later, take a panoramic city tour with a local guide who'll show you the major avenues and iconic landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Greet Paris 13 Porte Ditalie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (entrance not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris
Start with a visit to the Eiffel Tower and you'll have access to the second floor included. After that, take a relaxing Seine river cruise for about an hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is free to explore Paris however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Greet Paris 13 Porte Ditalie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 10
Paris to Lyon via Bourgogne and Beaune
Travel through the Bourgogne region, famous for vineyards and wine. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-filled streets, a historic hospice, and a wine museum. Continue to Lyon, where you can take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for great city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 11
Lyon to Zurich via Geneva
Head into Switzerland and explore Geneva, including the Palace of Nations, the English Garden with its famous flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Drive through the scenic Three Lakes region with views of vineyards and mountains. Stop in Neuchâtel to walk by the lake and see the historic town and 10th-century castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Palace of Nations view in Geneva
- English Garden and Jet d'Eau fountain visit in Geneva
Landmarks Palace of Nations Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 12
Zurich
Spend time in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and financial center. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with short stops at small villages. Get off in Rapperswil, a village with a medieval castle, then return to Zurich by train.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- City exploration of Zurich with guide
- Scenic cruise of Lake Zurich with village stops
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 13
Zurich to Lucerne via Grindelwald
Head to the Interlaken region to see mountain landscapes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain. Walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with views of glaciers. Have lunch on the mountain before heading to Lucerne.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain at Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Grindelwald First
- Suspended bridge walk
- Mountain lunch in Grindelwald
Optional Activities
- Mount Titlis full-day excursion - €180 (must be purchased in advance)
Landmarks Grindelwald Grindelwald First Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 14
Zurich to Milan via Bellinzona and Como
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into Switzerland's Italian-speaking region. Stop in Bellinzona to see its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles on hilltops. Continue to Como for lunch, known as the jewel of Lombardy with lakeside gardens. Arrive in Milan by evening.
- 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 and medieval castles
- Stop in Como for lunch
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Como Cathedral Milan Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 15
Milan to Rome via Pisa
Travel to Pisa and take a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli. See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and other parts of this important art complex. Then drive to Rome, arriving later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 16
Rome
Start with a three hour guided tour combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Saint Mary Major Basilica, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends at Vatican City around 11 a.m. In the evening, head to Trastevere for dinner with lots of cozy restaurants and a lively atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Rome including Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit (€70)
- Baroque Rome tour - fountains and squares 2 hrs 30 min (€40)
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 Trastevere Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Piazza di Spagna Fontana di Trevi Pantheon Piazza Navona 
- Day 17
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome heading north and stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for great city views. Walk toward the historic center for lunch, then take a guided walking tour of the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free to explore. Evening has many restaurant options with different kinds of food.
- 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 including Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 18
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines and arrive in Venice. Take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, visit St. Mark's Square. Tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how they make glass using traditional techniques. Then you'll have free time to walk around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat journey across Giudecca Canal to Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Murano Glass Factory tour
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice - 20 min (€40)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 19
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll head home with great memories from your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
