Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel, where a guide will fill you in on what to know. Later in the evening, head over to Via Cavour to check out the neighborhood and find a place to eat among all the dining options there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Guide briefing at hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Via Cavour restaurants (Italian, Indian, Chinese, international cuisine)
- Day 2
Rome
Your morning starts with a three-hour guided tour that mixes walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride showing you the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, and Circus Maximus. By around 11:00 a.m., you'll reach Vatican City where you can choose to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel if you want. That evening, head to Trastevere for dinner, and you'll be back at the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- View Arch of Constantine
- View exterior of Colosseum
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Dinner at Trastevere restaurants
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 rolling countryside toward Florence. Once you arrive, start at Piazzale Michelangelo for those sweeping views over the city and the Duomo. Then join a guided walk through the historic center, hitting Ponte Vecchio first to see the goldsmiths' shops lining the bridge, followed by the Duomo with its distinctive dome. After that you'll swing through Piazza della Signoria and get a feel for the main square with its sculptures and palazzo. The afternoon opens up so you can wander back to areas that caught your eye or duck into smaller churches and galleries on your own. By evening, you'll have plenty of restaurant options nearby ranging from casual spots to more formal dining if you want something special for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Florence at leisure
- Dinner at various restaurants with international cuisines in the district
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
This day takes you across the Apennine Mountains and into Venice. After arriving, you'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the Island of Venice. A guide shows you around St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch glassmakers work with traditional techniques. You'll have free time to explore on your own, and your accommodation is 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
- Murano Glass Factory visit with demonstration
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg
Leaving Venice, you're headed toward Austria through the mountains. You'll reach Innsbruck with time to walk around the historic center and have lunch. From there, scenic mountain roads take you through to the ski village of Kitzbuehel for some exploring. Later, you'll continue on to Salzburg, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic city center
- Explore Kitzbühel village
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbühel 
- Day 6
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Start your morning in Salzburg, checking out Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture and the impressive castle overlooking it all. You'll travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a site known for pilgrimages. After that, head to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake and take an included boat ride that passes four castles before stopping in Gmunden. From there, it's on to Vienna where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Explore Salzburg
- Visit St. Wolfgang
- Cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake 
- Day 7
Vienna
A local guide leads you on a panoramic tour of Vienna, showing you grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the lively city center. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. Later, you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village with traditional taverns where you can choose where to have dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Vienna
- Dinner at Grinzing traditional taverns
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. Start with free time at Vac utca to grab lunch. Then you'll take an included boat trip on the Danube River with great views of both the Buda and Pest sides. Next comes a panoramic tour of the city with time to explore on your own. If interested, there's an optional Magyar show with dinner in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Vác utca
- Free time exploration of Budapest
- Magyar show with dinner
Landmarks Vác utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 9
Budapest to Bratislava to Prague
You'll leave Budapest early and head to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital sitting on the Danube with a nice historic center to walk through and have lunch. After that, you're off to Prague in the Czech Republic, arriving in the evening. You'll head to Old Town Square for a first look at the city's vibrant atmosphere, then find dinner at one of the local restaurants before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava historic center
- Transfer to Prague Old Town Square
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bratislava
- Dinner at Prague Old Town Square restaurants (Czech, Chinese, Indian, Italian cuisines)
Landmarks Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square 
- Day 10
Prague
Prague's waiting for you today. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour that highlights the city's important monuments, including Prague Castle where admission is included. You'll also take an included boat ride on the Vltava River. That afternoon, you have free time to walk around the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague
- Prague Castle visit
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Prague
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 11
Prague
After breakfast, your trip wraps up and you'll head home with good memories from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
