Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get settled into your hotel after arriving in Rome, where your guide will give you the key details about your stay. Later this evening, head over to Via Cavour where you'll find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and other international options for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants on Via Cavour for dinner
- Day 2
Rome
This morning you'll join a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride showing you the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and Baths of Caracalla. By around 11:00 a.m., the tour wraps up at Vatican City. After that, head to Trastevere for dinner and you'll return to the hotel by 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking and panoramic bus ride
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood in the evening
Optional Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
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 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll head north from Rome through the countryside toward Florence. Once you arrive, start at Piazzale Michelangelo where you get those high views over the entire city and surrounding hills. From there, walk down into the historic center and grab lunch somewhere in the area. After eating, you'll join a guided walking tour that takes you through the main spots like Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around on your own before dinner. There are plenty of restaurants throughout the center to choose from depending on what you're in the mood for.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- View from Piazzale Michelangelo
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Florence historic center
- Dinner at various restaurants in the district
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Today you'll cross the Apennines toward Venice, passing through mountains on the way. After arriving, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the Island of Venice. A local guide will walk you through St. Mark's Square, then you'll head to the Murano Glass Factory to watch glass-making demonstrations. Later you have time to explore on your own before heading to your hotel in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Innsbruck to Zurich
You'll leave Venice heading toward Austria, traveling through mountain scenery. Stop in Innsbruck where you'll have time to walk through the historic center and grab lunch. Then continue through Tyrolean landscapes as you cross into Switzerland. You'll arrive in Zurich later in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic town center during free time
- Day 6
Zurich to Grindelwald to Lucerne to Zurich
Today features Alpine mountains and clear lakes throughout the drive. First, stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then ride a cable car up the mountain and take a walking path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch is included on the mountain. Later you'll head to Lucerne to see the city before returning to Zurich for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Coffee stop in Grindelwald
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain (included)
- Explore Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion with rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with alpine and glacier views
Landmarks Grindelwald Grindelwald First Mount Titlis Lucerne 
- Day 7
Zurich to Strasbourg to Paris
You'll travel from Zurich toward France, heading into the Alsace region to visit Strasbourg. The city blends French and German cultures nicely, and you'll have time to look around before continuing on to Paris. You'll arrive in Paris later in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg during free time
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 8
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles this morning. After that, head to Montmartre, a neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. A local guide will give you a panoramic tour showing Paris's main avenues and famous landmarks. Return to your hotel, and there's an optional variety show available this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris to Rouen
Begin at the Eiffel Tower where you have tickets to the second floor included. Then take a relaxing boat ride along the Seine. Your afternoon is free to explore Paris however you like. Around 4:00 p.m., head to Normandy and arrive in Rouen where you can walk through the historic center and see the Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower including access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Paris
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine 
- Day 10
Rouen to Canterbury to London
This morning take a stroll through Rouen's center. Then travel to northern France and cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, the religious capital of England. Explore the historic center here, then continue to London. When you arrive, you'll have free time in the Tower Bridge area before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Rouen historic center
- Ferry crossing across English Channel
- Free time at Tower Bridge area, London
Optional Activities
- Explore Canterbury historic center
Landmarks Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 11
London
A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour of London showing Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard depending on the date. In the evening, head to Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho where you'll find theaters and entertainment. Grab dinner at one of many options before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
- Evening stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho areas
Optional Activities
- Explore dining options in Piccadilly and surrounding areas
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 12
London to Colchester to Ferry
Spend the morning at the British Museum seeing cultural artifacts from around the world. After some free time, head to Camden district to check out the street market and grab lunch. Around 4:00 p.m., travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, and walk its historic streets. Later you'll head to Harwich to board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands, sleeping in en suite cabins.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Exploration of Camden district street market
- Stroll through Colchester historic center
- Ferry crossing from Harwich to Hoek Van Holland
Optional Activities
- Explore Camden market and dining options
Landmarks British Museum Camden district Colchester 
- Day 13
Ferry to Volendam to Amsterdam
You'll arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland. Visit Volendam, a fishing village with character. Then head to Amsterdam for a guided tour covering windmills and the Rembrandt statue, the modern South District, traditional diamond cutting at Museum Square, and a walk through the city center. Afterward you'll have free time to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill viewing, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop
- Walking tour through Amsterdam city center
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam
Landmarks Volendam Hoek van Holland Museum Square 
- Day 14
Amsterdam to Hamelin to Berlin
Today you'll leave Amsterdam heading toward Germany. Stop in Hamelin, a German town with shops and streets connected to the Pied Piper fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Continue toward Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the historic border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. You'll arrive in Berlin later this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hamelin during stop
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn 
- Day 15
Berlin
A local guide will show you Berlin from the coach, pointing out Museum Island, the Television Tower, shopping streets, the old cathedral damaged during World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag. You'll visit the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, both important landmarks reflecting Germany's 20th-century history. The afternoon is free to explore, and you'll head to the lively Kantstrasse area in early evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided city tour of Berlin
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
- Transfer to Kantstrasse area
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free time to explore Berlin
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 16
Berlin
After breakfast, your tour concludes and you'll leave with great memories of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
