Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive at your hotel and have the day to settle in. Once you're settled, stop by the reception desk in the afternoon and check the information boards there for details about the upcoming tour activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference)
- Day 2
Lisbon
Today you're taking a guided tour through Lisbon, walking up and down the seven hills while checking out the charming narrow alleys, iconic tile work, and the Belem neighborhood where Portuguese explorers once departed for their voyages. In the afternoon, you have free time to wander around Bairro Alto and visit its viewpoint, or you can choose an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. From Restauradores Square, you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Portuguese capital, Belem neighborhood, charming alleys and iconic tiles
- City tour in Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks/POIs Belem Neighborhood Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon - Cáceres - Madrid
You're leaving Portugal early in the morning and driving through the Alentejo region toward Spain. First stop is Estremoz, a medieval town with a castle and cobblestone streets worth exploring. Then you'll continue to Caceres for lunch and a walk through its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance old town. Later this evening you'll arrive in Madrid at Plaza Mayor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Stop in Estremoz for coffee
- Lunch and stroll through Cáceres historic center
Landmarks/POIs Estremoz Cáceres Historic Center Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
You'll take a full tour of central Madrid starting with Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. After that, you head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. You'll also visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The afternoon is free for you to do as you like, and then you'll transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- City tour in Madrid
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona
You're traveling through Castile toward Aragon today. You'll stop in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, then continue to Poblet Abbey, one of the world's best-preserved medieval monasteries. By evening you'll arrive in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott)
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona - Girona
Barcelona is your focus today. You'll take a tour of the city, learning about Gaudí's modernist architecture, walking down the Ramblas, and hearing about the Universal Exposition and Olympics held here. Later in the evening you'll leave Barcelona and head north into Catalonia, stopping in Girona for a walk through the historic center with its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Tour of Barcelona including Gaudí's modernist architecture and Ramblas
- City tour in Barcelona
- Walk in Girona historic center with guide
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Girona Historic Center Girona Cathedral 
- Day 7
Girona - Arles - Chambéry
You're heading into France through Provence today. First you'll stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city associated with Van Gogh, where you'll see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches with time to grab lunch. Then comes Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art experience in an ancient quarry with light displays and sound. You'll arrive in Chambery, the medieval capital of Savoy with a historic center and large castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Arles including Roman theater and Romanesque churches
- Visit Carrières des Lumières underground art experience with admission included
Optional Activities
- Alternative visit to Pont du Gard (if Carrières des Lumières tickets unavailable)
Landmarks/POIs Arles Roman Theater, Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard 
- Day 8
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Chillon - Leysin
You're heading to Switzerland and arriving in Geneva. You'll see Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. From there you'll stop in Gruyeres, the famous cheese village, and visit the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory to try some chocolates. After that, you'll see Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shores. You'll end your day in Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Visit Palais des Nations in Geneva
- See English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- See Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Visit Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with admission included
- Visit Chillon Castle with admission included
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby Swiss chocolate factories including Nestlé
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle Lake Geneva 
- Day 9
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Today features mountain scenery. You'll take a cable car up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's most spectacular locations with ice and snow year-round. You can walk the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. You'll stop in Interlaken for lunch, then travel to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities. By evening you'll arrive in Zurich with time to walk around the center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride in the Alps
- Access to suspended bridge, Ice Cathedral, or Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Optional Activities
- Alternative alpine landscape experience if Glacier 3000 closed
Landmarks/POIs Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
You're leaving Zurich early and crossing the Alps into Italian-speaking Switzerland. In Bellinzona you'll see three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles on hills and wander the charming streets. After crossing into Italy, you'll stop in Como for lunch, a lakeside town with beautiful gardens and a spectacular cathedral. You'll continue to Milan where your guide points out Piazza del Duomo, then you'll have time to explore before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Visit Bellinzona with its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 11
Milan - Pisa - Rome
You're traveling to Pisa today. You'll ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and other art structures in the complex. Then you'll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit Piazza dei Miracoli including Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks/POIs Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 12
Rome
You'll start with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. where your guide can arrange an optional visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Later you'll transfer to Trastevere neighborhood known for cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere, returning to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking and panoramic bus tour
- See Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- City tour in Rome
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 13
Rome - Florence
You're heading north from Rome through beautiful landscapes to Florence. When you arrive, you'll go to Piazzale Michelangelo for city views. Then you'll walk toward the historic center with time for lunch, followed by a guided walking tour through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, and you'll have plenty of dinner options available with various international cuisines.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center including Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
- City tour in Florence
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Florence - Venice
You're crossing the Apennines today with mountain landscapes all around. Upon arriving in Venice, you'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. A local guide will help you explore St. Mark's Square. You'll also tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how artisans create this ancient glass. You'll have free time to explore on your own, and your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Visit St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour Murano Glass Factory with admission included
- City tour in Venice
Landmarks/POIs Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 15
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg
You're leaving Venice and heading to Austria. When you arrive in Innsbruck, you'll stroll through the historic city center and have lunch in the Austrian Tyrolean capital. You'll then travel through mountains on scenic roads to Kitzbuhel, a village and famous ski resort. By day's end you'll arrive in Salzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Innsbruck historic center with time for lunch
- Explore Kitzbühel
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 16
Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunkirchen - Gmunden - Vienna
You'll explore Salzburg in the morning, Mozart's city with Renaissance and Baroque architecture under the grand castle. Then you'll travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a well-known pilgrimage site. You'll continue to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake. An included boat cruise takes you past four castles on the lake before you disembark in Gmunden. You'll continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Explore Salzburg
- Visit St. Wolfgang
- Included boat cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
- City tour in Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 17
Vienna
You'll take a panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide, walking through majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. In the evening you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for traditional taverns where you'll have free time to eat dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna including majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and city center
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing 
- Day 18
Vienna - Budapest
After about three hours of travel you'll arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital. You'll start at the lively Vaci utca area with free time for lunch. You'll enjoy an included boat trip on the Danube River with views of historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. Then you'll begin a panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube.' You'll have free time after the tour, and an optional Magyar show with dinner is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena)
Included Activities
- Visit Váci utca area with free time for lunch
- Included boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
- City tour in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Optional Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 19
Budapest
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
