Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
After landing at Madrid airport, you'll transfer to your hotel and have time to get settled. Later in the evening, head over to Plaza Mayor and wander through the La Latina neighborhood where you can try the local tapas scene. There's plenty of variety in restaurants here, ranging from Spanish to Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor or La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisine)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
This morning includes a guided tour through central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. After that, you'll head to Retiro Park to check out the lake and Palacio de Cristal. The afternoon is free, but before the day ends you'll visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which comes with admission. Transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of central Madrid (Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor)
- Retiro Park visit (lake and Palacio de Cristal)
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium admission
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
You'll leave Madrid and travel through Castile toward Aragon. In Zaragoza, stop at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, then continue on to Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery where admission is included. From there, keep heading toward Barcelona and arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott)
Included Activities
- Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar visit
- Poblet Abbey admission
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona - Girona
Start your morning with a guided tour of Barcelona, checking out Gaudí's modernist architecture and the busy Ramblas area while learning about the city's history, including the Universal Exposition and Olympics. Later, head north into Catalonia and walk through Girona's old center. You'll see the colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Barcelona city tour (Gaudí's modernist architecture, Ramblas, historic highlights)
Optional Activities
- Optional exploration of Barcelona during the morning and afternoon
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Cathedral 
- Day 5
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambéry
You'll travel into southern France and stop in Arles, a UNESCO site known for its Van Gogh connections. Spend time looking at the Roman theater and Romanesque churches, then grab lunch. Next, go to Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space in an old quarry with art and sound displays. Wrap up the day arriving in Chambery for the evening, where you can explore its medieval center and castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Carrières des Lumières visit (underground art experience)
Optional Activities
- Roman theater visit in Arles
- Romanesque churches exploration in Arles
Landmarks Carrières des Lumières Roman Theater of Arles 
- Day 6
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Leysin
Head into Switzerland and reach Geneva. You'll see the Palais des Nations (UN European headquarters), the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. From there, travel to Gruyeres, a walled village known for cheese, and visit the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with admission and tasting included. Stop at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shores with admission, then arrive in Leysin for the evening with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Palais des Nations visit
- English Garden and Jet d'Eau visit
- Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory admission and tasting
- Chillon Castle admission
Optional Activities
- Nestlé and other chocolate factory visits in Gruyères area
Landmarks Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Ride a cable car up to Glacier 3000, where you can walk on a suspended bridge between peaks or explore the Ice Cathedral and Fun Park. Later, stop in Interlaken for lunch before continuing to Lucerne. You'll end the day in Zurich with time to walk around the center before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
Optional Activities
- Suspended bridge walk between mountain peaks
- Ice Cathedral exploration
- Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich - Strasbourg - Paris
Leaving Zurich, head toward the Alsace region in France. You'll arrive in Strasbourg, a city that mixes French and German influences nicely. Spend some time exploring at your own pace, then travel to Paris where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Optional Activities
- City exploration in Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 9
Paris
Your morning takes you to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens (admission not included). After returning to Paris, head to Montmartre, a neighborhood famous for artists, painters, and cabarets. A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour showing you the main avenues and iconic monuments. Back at the hotel, an optional evening variety show is available if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic Paris city tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (entrance not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 10
Paris - Rouen
Start in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor with admission included. Then take a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine. You have a free afternoon to explore Paris however you like. Around 4:00 p.m., depart for Normandy and arrive in Rouen with free time to walk through its historic center, which has medieval architecture and a striking Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower second floor admission
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 11
Rouen - English Channel - Canterbury - London
After some time walking through Rouen's center, you'll head north and cross the English Channel by ferry to Canterbury, England's religious capital with a nice historic center. Continue to London where you'll have free time in the Tower Bridge area before getting to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from France to England
Landmarks Tower Bridge 
- Day 12
London
A local guide leads you on a panoramic tour of London, showing you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard depending on the date. Later in the evening, gather at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho. These areas are known for their lively vibe, theaters, and entertainment, with lots of restaurant options for dinner before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic London city tour with local guide (Parliament, River Thames, Buckingham Palace)
Optional Activities
- Changing of the Guard viewing at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 13
London - Camden - Colchester - Ferry
You'll spend the morning at the British Museum, one of the oldest museums featuring artifacts from cultures worldwide. After some free time, head to Camden district to check out its vibrant street market where you can pick up unique items and eat lunch at a restaurant or food stand. Around 4:00 p.m., depart for Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, and take a leisurely walk through its streets. Later, travel to Harwich to board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands with en suite cabin accommodations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- British Museum visit
Landmarks British Museum Camden Market 
- Day 14
Ferry - Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll arrive around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands. Head to Volendam, a charming fishing village, then continue to Amsterdam for a guided tour. You'll see the iconic windmill and Rembrandt statue, the South District, and the Museum Square diamond cutting displays. The tour includes walking through the heart of the city, after which you have free time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Amsterdam guided city tour (windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, diamond cutting workshop at Museum Square)
Landmarks Volendam Museum Square 
- Day 15
Amsterdam
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, and you'll head home with lasting memories from your journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
