Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel to check in and get settled. After you're comfortable in your room, head down to the reception desk later in the afternoon where they'll fill you in on what's coming up during the tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
- Day 2
Paris
Start the day at the Palace of Versailles checking out the grounds and the formal gardens. Then drive back into Paris and walk around Montmartre's winding streets where you'll see local artists and historic cabarets. Your guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing off Paris's wide boulevards and major landmarks. If you want, there's an optional show in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (entrance not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris to Rouen
Head to the Eiffel Tower this morning and go up to the second floor to look out over the city. After that, you'll take a relaxing boat ride down the Seine. The afternoon is yours to walk around Paris however you like. Around 4:00 p.m./16:00, the coach departs for Normandy. You'll arrive in Rouen later and can explore the old center with its medieval buildings and the cathedral there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
- Free time in Paris
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rouen to London
Walk through Rouen's historic streets this morning, then head north through the French countryside. You'll take a ferry across the English Channel to reach Canterbury, England's religious heart. From there, continue to London where you have free time around Tower Bridge, one of the city's most recognizable spots.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Free time in Rouen center
- Ferry crossing to Canterbury
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 5
London
Take a guided tour around London with a local who'll point out Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace. Depending on when you're visiting, you might catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Later in the day, head to Piccadilly and spend time in Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho checking out the theaters and entertainment venues. Lots of places to grab dinner in these areas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
- Evening walking tour through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 6
London to Netherlands
Spend the morning at the British Museum looking at collections from many different cultures around the world. After that, head to Camden to explore the colorful street market full of unusual items and unique finds. Grab lunch at one of the food stands or restaurants there. In the afternoon, travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, and take a walk through its historic streets. Then board the ferry for an overnight crossing to the Netherlands. Your cabin has its own bathroom.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Visit to Camden district with street market
- Stroll through Colchester historic center
- Overnight ferry to Netherlands
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Market Colchester 
- Day 7
Netherlands to Amsterdam
The ferry arrives around 8:00 a.m./08:00 at Hoek van Holland. Head to Volendam, a charming old fishing village, then continue on to Amsterdam. Your guide takes you through the city pointing out the old windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the modern South District, and shows you the diamond cutting techniques at Museum Square. The tour ends with a walk into the city center, and you'll have free time to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Visit to Diamond Cutting Workshop at Museum Square
Landmarks/POIs Volendam Amsterdam Windmills Rembrandt Statue Museum Square 
- Day 8
Amsterdam to Berlin
Leave Amsterdam heading toward Germany. The coach stops in Hamelin, a charming town with shops and streets that look like they're from the Pied Piper story. You'll pass through Marienborn, the former checkpoint between East and West Germany before the wall came down in 1990. Continue to Berlin, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hamelin town
Landmarks/POIs Hamelin Marienborn 
- Day 9
Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin from the coach, seeing Museum Island, the Television Tower, main shopping districts, the old cathedral damaged in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and large parks. You'll stop to visit the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, both powerful sites connected to Germany's difficult 20th-century history. The afternoon is free to walk around at your own pace. Early evening, head to the lively Kantstrasse area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Landmarks/POIs Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 10
Berlin to Prague
Drive through forests toward Dresden, a city known for its beautiful architecture and art collections. Explore the impressive palaces there and have lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants. Then continue to Prague in the Czech Republic, arriving at the vibrant Old Town Square. Grab dinner at one of the many restaurants serving Czech, Chinese, Indian, or Italian food before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dresden palaces
- Free time in Dresden
Landmarks/POIs Dresden Old Town Square 
- Day 11
Prague
Your local guide leads you through Prague showing off the city's best sites, including a visit to Prague Castle. After the tour, take a boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is free to walk around Prague however you want and see what you discover on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 12
Prague to Innsbruck
Leave early heading into Bavaria. You'll arrive in Munich by midday with time to stroll through the center and grab lunch. In the afternoon, continue into Austria, reaching Innsbruck, the main city in Tyrol right in the Alps. Explore the city and have dinner in the Golden Roof area and the Old Town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alphotel Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Free time in Munich city center
- Free time to explore Innsbruck
Landmarks/POIs Munich Innsbruck Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) 
- Day 13
Innsbruck to Zurich
Start with a visit to the Swarovski Museum, the famous crystal showcase. Walk through the impressive gardens and learn how Swarovski pieces are made. You'll have some free time before heading to Zurich while taking in the beautiful Tyrolean mountain views along the way. In the evening, check out the historic center near the lake with many restaurants serving Indian, Oriental, Italian, International, and Swiss food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Visit to Swarovski Museum
- Explore Swarovski Museum gardens
Landmarks/POIs Swarovski Museum Zurich 
- Day 14
Grindelwald - Lucerne
Travel through the Interlaken region enjoying the tall mountains and clear lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding path to a suspension bridge with glacier views. Have lunch up there before heading back down. Continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's nicest cities, to explore the charming center before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Lucerne)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain
- Free time in Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion featuring Mount Titlis rotating cable car to summit (over 3,000 meters) with alpine and glacier views
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 15
Zurich to Milan
Leave Zurich early crossing over the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see the three medieval castles perched on the hills (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and walk through the old streets. Continue to Como for lunch, famous for its lakeside gardens and impressive cathedral. Arrive in Milan where your guide takes you to Piazza del Duomo with time to look around before going to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona medieval castles
- Free time in Bellinzona center
- Free time in Como
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 16
Milan to Rome
Head to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli, the Square of Miracles, to see the famous Leaning Tower and other beautiful buildings. After exploring, drive to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli with Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 17
Rome
Spend three hours with a guide touring Rome, combining walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the outside of the Colosseum and Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m./11:00. Spend the afternoon on your own. In the evening, head to Trastevere where cozy restaurants and a lively atmosphere await. Get back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m./20:30.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome
- Tour of Vatican City exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit to 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 Trastevere 
- Day 18
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome heading north through beautiful countryside. Arrive in Florence and go straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for a wide view of the whole city. Walk toward the center, have lunch, then take a guided walk with a local expert through areas like Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The city feels like a museum you can walk through. Free time to explore however you want, and many restaurant choices in the evening with different cuisines.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- Tour of Ponte Vecchio
- Tour of Duomo
- Tour of Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 19
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines enjoying the mountain views, then reach Venice. Take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice itself. Your local guide shows you St. Mark's Square and all it has to offer. Next, tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how artisans create this traditional glass using ancient techniques. You'll have free time afterward to walk around on your own. Your room for the night is in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat across Giudecca Canal to Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 20
End of Tour
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll leave with great memories of all the places you've visited and things you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
