Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax and settle in. Before heading to dinner, stop by the hotel reception to check the information boards for details about your tour starting tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott)
- Day 2
Barcelona - Girona
This morning takes you through Barcelona's architecture and history with stops at Gaudí's modernist creations, the famous Ramblas, and sites from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. By evening, you'll head north to Girona where a walk through the historic center shows off colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
- Walking tour of Girona historic center
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Cathedral 
- Day 3
Girona - Arles - Chambéry
From Barcelona, you'll travel through Provence into France, stopping in Arles to see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches. The highlight is Carrières des Lumières, where ancient quarry spaces host art displays with projections and sound. You'll arrive in Chambéry, a medieval Savoyard town, by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières Show (or Pont du Gard if unavailable)
- Exploration time in Arles
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman theater in Arles
- Visit Romanesque churches in Arles
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard 
- Day 4
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Leysin
Crossing into Switzerland, Geneva shows off the Palais des Nations, English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Later, you'll visit Gruyères for its cheese heritage and chocolate factories, including admission to Maison Cailler for tasting. Passing Chillon Castle, you'll finish the day in Leysin with views toward Mont Blanc and the Rhône Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations with guide
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting
- Admission to Chillon Castle
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Exploration time in Gruyères
Landmarks Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden (Geneva) Maison Cailler Chillon Castle 
- Day 5
Leysin - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
A cable car takes you up to Glacier 3000, where you can walk the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. After lunch in Interlaken, you'll travel through more mountain scenery before reaching Zurich in the evening for time to check out the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
Optional Activities
- Walk on suspended bridge at Glacier 3000
- Explore Ice Cathedral at Glacier 3000
- Enjoy Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Landmarks Glacier 3000 
- Day 6
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you'll cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Bellinzona shows three UNESCO-listed medieval castles sitting on the hills. Then it's on to Como for lunch beside its lakes and cathedral, followed by a guided visit to Milan's Piazza del Duomo before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- City tour with guide in Milan - Piazza del Duomo
Optional Activities
- Exploration time in Bellinzona
- Exploration time in Como
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 7
Milan - Pisa - Rome
A small tourist train takes you to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli to see the famous Leaning Tower and the other art complexes around it. After some time there, you'll head toward Rome, arriving later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 8
Rome
Your morning includes a three-hour guided tour mixing walking and a bus ride through Imperial Rome, passing the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and ending near Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The afternoon is free to relax or explore on your own. By evening, you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner at a cozy restaurant and return to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided city tour of Rome
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood for dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums and 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 9
Rome to Florence
You'll head north from Rome through some nice countryside on your way to Florence. Once you arrive, start at Piazzale Michelangelo where you get those great views looking out over the whole city. From there, walk down into the historic center and grab lunch at one of the local spots. After eating, you'll join a guided walking tour that takes you through the main landmarks - Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria are all on the route. Later you'll have some free time to wander around on your own before heading to dinner. There are several restaurant options in the district, so you can choose what sounds good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo for views of Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Florence historic center
- Dinner at various restaurants in the district
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 10
Florence - Venice
Crossing the Apennines through mountain scenery, you'll arrive in Venice and take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island itself. With a local guide, you'll visit St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to watch glass-making techniques. Free time follows for exploring on your own before heading to your accommodation in Mestre.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Murano Glass Factory tour with admission
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 11
Venice - Innsbruck - Salzburg
From Venice, you'll head into Austria and walk through Innsbruck's historic center with lunch in this Tyrolean capital. Mountain roads lead to Kitzbühel, a well-known ski resort village worth exploring before continuing to Salzburg, where you'll arrive by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Innsbruck
- Exploration time in Kitzbühel
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbühel 
- Day 12
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Salzburg's morning explores Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center overlooked by a castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to reach St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site, then head to Traunkirchen on the Traunsee Lake for an included cruise past four castles. From there, it's on to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg
- Cruise on Traunsee Lake to view four castles
Optional Activities
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
Landmarks Salzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake 
- Day 13
Vienna
A local guide shows you Vienna's grand avenues, palaces, large parks, and the city center on a panoramic tour. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. In the early evening, you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of Vienna, where you can dine at one of its traditional taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 14
Vienna - Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest and head to the lively Vácí utca area with free time for lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube shows Buda's historic side and Pest's modern face. Then comes a panoramic tour of this 'Queen of the Danube' with free time after. An optional evening includes a Magyar show and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Optional Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Danube River Vácí utca 
- Day 15
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Departing Budapest early, you'll reach Bratislava, Slovakia's charming capital on the Danube with an attractive historic center for exploring and lunch. Continuing into the Czech Republic, you'll arrive in Prague by evening. A transfer takes you to Old Town Square for dinner at one of many restaurants offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, or Italian options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Exploration time in Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square 
- Day 16
Prague
A local guide leads a panoramic tour highlighting Prague's monuments across this Baroque city. Prague Castle gets a visit, then you'll take a boat on the Vltava River. The afternoon leaves you free to explore the city at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague with local guide
- Admission to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 17
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
Early departure from Prague brings you to Pilsen in western Bohemia for its beer heritage and historic center with Old Town Square, cathedral, and Renaissance town hall. Crossing into Germany, you'll follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a fairy-tale village. Frankfurt arrives by evening, leaving time to walk the historic city center with restaurant choices ranging from Indian to Italian to international cuisines.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Pilsen
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks Pilsen Old Town Square Rothenburg ob der Tauber 
- Day 18
Frankfurt - Rhine River Cruise - Cologne - Amsterdam
A scenic Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar shows the river's most picturesque section. Then you'll travel to Cologne and its immense Gothic cathedral before heading into Holland and arriving in Amsterdam by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Scenic Rhine River cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks Rhine River Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 19
Amsterdam
Start at Zaanse Schans with its charming houses, canals, and windmills. Head to Volendam, a scenic fishing village, then take a short boat to Marken, once an island now connected by dike with traditional stilt houses. A guided Amsterdam tour later covers the iconic windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and Museum Square with diamond cutting. Free time follows to explore the canals, markets, and cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting workshop at Museum Square
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt Statue Museum Square 
- Day 20
Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin
Leaving Amsterdam toward Germany, you'll stop in Hamelin, a picturesque town with streets and shops from the Pied Piper tale. Passing through Marienborn, the former border between East and West Germany until 1990, you'll arrive in Berlin by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Optional Activities
- Exploration time in Hamelin
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn Border Crossing 
- Day 21
Berlin
A local guide takes you through Berlin from your coach, showing Museum Island, Television Tower, main shopping streets, the old destroyed cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and the city's parks. You'll visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. The afternoon is free to explore independently, then a transfer takes you to the lively Kantstrasse area for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Berlin with local guide
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Berlin Cathedral Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum Kantstrasse 
- Day 22
Berlin
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of your journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
