Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and have the afternoon to yourself. Take a walk through Hyde Park along the Serpentine if you like, or check out the upscale shops around Knightsbridge. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are also within reach if you want to see them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shopping in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Serpentine Knightsbridge 
- Day 2
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director at St. Pancras Station to board the Eurostar train. The high-speed rail takes you through the Channel Tunnel to Amsterdam. Once you arrive, join your group for a welcome dinner while cruising the tree-lined canals in the Old City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam, served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey from London to Amsterdam via Channel Tunnel
- Canal cruise along tree-lined waterways in Amsterdam's Old City
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with wine
Landmarks St. Pancras Station 
- Day 3
Amsterdam
Start the morning with an optional visit to the Van Loon Museum if you're interested. Later, a Local Expert will take you through the newly refurbished Rijksmuseum, where you'll see Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' and works by Van Gogh and Vermeer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rijksmuseum with Local Expert featuring Dutch masterworks including Rembrandt's 'Night Watch', Van Gogh, and Vermeer
Optional Activities
- Visit Van Loon Museum in the morning
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Van Loon Museum - Day 4
Amsterdam to Würzburg
You'll travel through the Rhine Valley into Germany and arrive in Würzburg. Walk through the Old Town and see the 16th-century Alte Mainbrücke with its sandstone statues. Then explore the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with intricate French, Austrian, and Venetian-influenced decorations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim, Würzburg)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Würzburg's Old Town
- Visit Alte Mainbrücke (16th century bridge)
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residenz UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
Landmarks Würzburg Residenz Alte Mainbrücke - Day 5
Würzburg to Prague
Head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns. The route takes you through Pilsen, known for its beer, then on to Prague. You'll have the option of taking a river cruise through the city once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Prague City.)
Included Activities
- Explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen 
- Day 6
Prague
Prague offers you choices today. Walk through Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, or join a Local Expert in the Jewish Quarter to learn about local history and try Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. Later, see Marienburg Fortress, then the rest of the day is yours to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Prague City.)
Included Activities
- Prague Castle courtyards and St. Vitus Cathedral visit (Insight Choice option 1)
- Jewish Quarter walking tour with Local Expert and Trdelník pastry tasting (Insight Choice option 2)
- Visit Marienburg Fortress
Optional Activities
- Czech countryside evening experience
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Jewish Quarter Marienburg Fortress - Day 7
Prague to Salzburg
Cross from the Czech Republic into Austria and arrive in Salzburg. A Local Expert shows you Mirabell Palace's formal gardens with the 'Do, Re, Mi' fountains, plus Residence Square and the Mozart birthplace on Getreidegasse. End with farm-to-table dining featuring homemade specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner with freshly prepared locally sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Salzburg City)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Expert of Mirabell Palace formal gardens featuring 'Do, Re, Mi' filming locations
- Visit Residence Square and fountain
- See Salzburg Fortress, Cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
- Farm-to-Table dinner with locally sourced homemade dishes
Landmarks Mirabell Palace Residence Square Salzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse - Day 8
Salzburg to Venice
Your morning in Salzburg is leisurely, with the option to shop for local marzipan. You can visit Kehlsteinhaus for alpine views if you choose. Later, travel down the Tauern Mountains, cross into Italy, and arrive in Venice, where your hotel sits in an authentic Venetian district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Optional Activities
- Shop for local marzipan specialties in Salzburg
- Visit Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) for alpine views
Landmarks Kehlsteinhaus Tauern Mountains - Day 9
Venice
Explore Venice by seeing St. Mark's Square with the Campanile and Doge's Palace, connected to ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Watch glassblowers at a traditional arts center. The rest of the day is yours to shop in small arcades or cruise to Burano island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit Campanile and Doge's Palace on St. Mark's Square
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs
- Witness traditional glassblowing at arts center (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Optional Activities
- Cruise the Venetian lagoon to island of Burano for meal and wine
- Shop in small arcades
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Campanile Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 10
Venice to Rome
Travel through the Apennine Mountains, crossing peaceful landscapes in Tuscany and Umbria. Follow the Tiber River to reach Rome. You'll have dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bettoja Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Rome
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria 
- Day 11
Rome
A Local Expert leads a morning walking tour through Rome's art and ancient sites. Toss a coin at Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon, and have free time in Piazza Navona. Later, you'll get a private after-hours visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes to see the 9th-century Byzantine mosaics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner accompanied by Italian opera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, Florence)
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour with Local Expert including Roman landmarks
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Pantheon
- Free time in Piazza Navona
- Private visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes with Rector's welcome featuring 9th-century Byzantine mosaics, legendary well and chapels
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Basilica of Saint Praxedes - Day 12
Rome to Florence
Your Local Expert takes you through Vatican City with fast-track museum entry, then into the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's ceiling. After that, you'll travel to Florence and see the Duomo with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, then Piazza della Signoria with its Renaissance statues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli, Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums with fast-track entry
- View Papal art collection and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling
- Guided tour with Local Expert of Florence's Duomo featuring Gates of Paradise on baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria with Renaissance sculptures
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Florence Duomo Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria - Day 13
Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
Head to the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Local Expert will take you by boat to one of the fishing villages (weather permitting) to explore the medieval quarter or beach. Then you'll continue to your resort in Santa Margherita Ligure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Park Suisse Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Visit Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- Boat approach to fishing village (weather permitting)
- Explore medieval quarter or sandy beach
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 14
Santa Margherita Ligure to Lucerne
Travel north past Milan to the Italian Lake District via Lake Lugano. From there, head into the Swiss Alps through the Saint Gotthard Tunnel, one of the world's longest road tunnels. Later, you'll reach scenic Lake Lucerne for the rest of the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Landmarks Lake Lugano Saint Gotthard Tunnel Lake Lucerne - Day 15
Lucerne
Ride a solar-powered open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn's summit for far-reaching views toward Alsace and the Black Forest. Walk scenic trails and listen to a Swiss ranger discuss local wildlife. Back in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge, and the Jesuit church. Later you'll choose where to dine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice from selection of restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn solar-powered cable car to summit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
- Scenic mountain pathways with wildlife viewing opportunity
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger on local wildlife and flora
- Visit Lion Monument in Lucerne
- Cross Chapel Bridge
- Visit baroque Jesuit Church
- Dine-Around Evening with restaurant selection
Optional Activities
- Shop for fine watches
- Shop for Swiss chocolates
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church - Day 16
Lucerne to Paris
Travel through Burgundy's rural countryside and vineyards to reach Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Seine's romantic banks. Walk the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is yours to explore or visit a cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- See Eiffel Tower
- See Notre-Dame Cathedral
- See Louvre facades
- Discover Seine banks and bridges
- See Place de la Concorde and obelisk
- Travel Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 17
Paris
Paris gives you options. Explore community life in the car-free Montorgueil district with its schools, shops, and heritage landmarks, or join a food guide visiting patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers. Later, enjoy refined French cuisine at the iconic L'Alsace restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Refined French cuisine at iconic restaurant L'Alsace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Montorgueil district community exploration (Insight Choice option 1)
- Parisian foodie walk with patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers sampling (Insight Choice option 2)
- Refined French dinner at iconic restaurant L'Alsace
Landmarks Montorgueil - Day 18
Paris
Your trip ends today. Transfers depart for Charles de Gaulle Airport as you say goodbye to your traveling companions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
