Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your group in London and head down to the White Cliffs of Dover to take in the English coastline, then catch a ferry across to Calais. From there you're traveling north through Belgium, arriving in Amsterdam this evening. After dinner's included, the city is yours to explore for the rest of the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner before heading out to explore Amsterdam with new group members)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar))
Included Activities
- White Cliffs of Dover viewing
- Ferry crossing to Calais
- Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Calais 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The day is completely open for you to wander around Amsterdam's cobbled streets and canals. Check out the STRAAT museum in a former shipyard, try some Dutch pancakes and stroopwafels, or head to the fishing village of Volendam if you want to get out of the city. An optional evening canal cruise with a bar onboard is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar))
Optional Activities
- STRAAT museum visit (former NDSM shipyard)
- Visit Volendam fishing village with dinner
- Amsterdam canal cruise with onboard bar
- Dutch cuisine tasting - pancakes, frites, cheese, stroopwafels
Landmarks STRAAT Museum Volendam - Day 3
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
You're heading out of Amsterdam in the afternoon toward Germany's Rhine Valley. The drive takes you through fairytale castles, vineyards, and valleys before you arrive in this charming town. If you're interested, there's an optional wine-tasting experience available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through Rhine Valley castles and vineyards
Optional Activities
- Wine-tasting experience
Landmarks Rhine Valley - Day 4
Rhine Valley to Dinkelsbühl
From the Rhine Valley, you're traveling south into Bavaria, swapping wine culture for beer. You'll spend time walking around cobblestoned streets and vibrant market squares in a medieval Bavarian town, seeing half-timbered houses and a famous Gothic clock. Traditional beer halls and pork knuckle are available as optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Munich Messe (or similar)), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel along Romantische Straße (Germany's most scenic route)
- Stroll through medieval town streets and market squares
- View Gothic clock
- Experience traditional Bavarian culture
Optional Activities
- Beer hall visit with stein of beer or pork knuckle
Landmarks Dinkelsbühl - Day 5
Dinkelsbühl to Venice
You're crossing the Bavarian Alps and heading south into Italy, arriving in Venice. This city has hidden lanes, storybook bridges, and canals everywhere. A private motoscafo ride across the lagoon is included, and optional gondola rides and Venetian dinners are available if you want to add on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Venice Palace (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross Bavarian Alps
- Private Motoscafo ride across Venice lagoon
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Venetian dinner
Landmarks Venice - Day 6
Venice to Rome
Traveling from Venice to Rome, you'll stop at Casale Polegri in Baschi for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience. The Polegri family runs the vineyard and olive orchard, and you'll have an authentic Italian lunch with their homemade wine overlooking the Umbrian landscape. Later you'll continue to Rome, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Italian lunch at Casale Polegri including crunchy bruschetta with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables, risotto or pasta, homemade wine, and dessert)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of Casale Polegri vineyard and olive orchard
- Lunch at Casale Polegri with Polegri family wines
- Evening exploration of Rome including ancient monuments
Landmarks Casale Polegri Baschi - Day 7
Rome
Get an early start exploring Rome and make the most of this ancient city. You can take an optional guided tour of the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains, have espresso while watching Italian life happen around you, and walk the streets. An optional food tour is available if you want to go that route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Rome's ancient sights and streets
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Food tour of Rome
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 8
Rome to Florence
You're heading to Florence, where the Duomo Cathedral dome marks your arrival in this city of culture and la dolce vita. A guided walking tour covers the history and the art of leather-making. There's an optional dinner available this evening if you want to begin your Tuscan experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Auto Park (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence including Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria
- Learn the art of leather
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria - Day 9
Florence to Lucerne
Leaving Italy behind, you're traveling to Switzerland, the land of chocolate, cheese, and watches. You'll arrive in the Swiss Alps where swans float under wooden bridges and snowcapped mountains rise up around you throughout the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Swiss Alps
- Explore Lucerne
Landmarks Wooden Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 10
Lucerne to Paris
From Lucerne you're heading to Paris across the Switzerland-France border. Your Trip Manager shares the city's secrets with you before heading to the Montparnasse Tower for views of the entire city. You'll see lamp-lit bridges and the sparkling Eiffel Tower once night falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross border from Switzerland to France
- Trip Manager city overview
- Climb Montparnasse Tower (56th floor)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Montparnasse Tower - Day 11
Paris
Spend the day strolling Paris's streets, looking at haute couture and Notre-Dame Cathedral, visiting the Louvre's many rooms. Have coffee and crepes throughout the day as you explore. An optional cabaret show with dinner is available for your final night in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Paris including Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house
Optional Activities
- Iconic cabaret show with dinner
Landmarks Louvre Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées - Day 12
Paris to London
Your last morning in Paris, you'll have coffee and a croissant before heading to the coach. There's a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or you can stay onboard for the ride back to London. You'll reflect on your journey through 6 European countries and the connections you've made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complimentary transfer to CDG airport or coach transfer back to London
