Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be picked up and taken to your hotel where you can get settled in at your own pace. Stop by the reception desk in the afternoon to check the boards there for details about when your tour begins and any other important information.
- Day 2
Vienna
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour through Vienna, showing you the grand avenues, palaces, parks, and the busy city center. After lunch, you have the afternoon free to wander around on your own. By evening, you're transferred out to Grinzing, an old wine village where traditional taverns serve dinner and local wine.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing - Day 3
Vienna to Budapest
The drive to Budapest takes about three hours. You'll start at Vácí utca street where there's time for lunch, then board a boat to cruise the Danube and see both the Buda and Pest sides of the city. After that comes a panoramic tour of Budapest with free time afterward. If you're interested, there's an optional Magyar show in the evening that includes dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Magyar show with dinner included (optional outing))
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar show with dinner included (optional outing)
Landmarks/POIs Vácí utca Danube River Buda Pest - Day 4
Budapest to Bratislava to Prague
Early departure from Budapest heading toward Bratislava, Slovakia's capital sitting on the Danube with a nice historic center worth exploring and grabbing lunch. From there, you continue into the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague by evening. You'll be dropped at Old Town Square where you can walk around and pick from various restaurants offering both Czech and international food before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Exploration and lunch in Bratislava
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square, Prague - Day 5
Prague
A local guide leads you through Prague on a panoramic tour that covers the city's main monuments. You'll visit Prague Castle with admission taken care of, then take an included boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is yours to explore the city however you like.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle (admission included)
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River - Day 6
Prague to Pilsen to Rothenburg to Frankfurt
Head out early from Prague and stop in Pilsen in western Bohemia, famous for beer and home to an Old Town Square, cathedral, and Renaissance town hall. Cross into Germany and follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a medieval village with fairy-tale charm. Later you arrive in Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub, with the evening free to check out restaurants in the historic center.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pilsen historic center
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, Pilsen Plague Column, Pilsen Rothenburg Frankfurt Historic City Center - Day 7
Frankfurt to Rhine to Cologne to Amsterdam
Take a scenic boat cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, one of the river's most visually striking sections. Travel continues to Cologne, known for its massive Gothic cathedral, and then head into Holland, pulling into Amsterdam by evening.
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Rüdesheim St. Goar Cologne Cathedral - Day 8
Amsterdam
Start the day in Holland at Zaanse Schans with its charming houses, canals, and windmills. Head to Volendam, a fishing village with character, then take a short boat to Marken, now connected by dike with traditional stilt houses. In the afternoon, an Amsterdam tour covers windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and a diamond cutting demonstration at Museum Square, ending with a walk through the city center and time at the canals.
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting workshop (admission included)
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Amsterdam Canals Museum Square, Amsterdam Rembrandt Statue - Day 9
Amsterdam to Brussels to Paris
After breakfast, drive over 200 km to Brussels, Belgium's capital and seat of European institutions. You'll see the Grand Place with its Flemish Baroque architecture and the symbolic Manneken Pis statue. From there, continue into France, arriving in Paris as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Grand Place, Brussels
- Sightseeing of Manneken Pis, Brussels
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place, Brussels Manneken Pis - Day 10
Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles and its gardens (note that admission costs extra). Return to Paris and explore Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour highlighting the impressive avenues and famous landmarks. Back at your hotel, there's an optional evening variety show if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Evening variety show (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 11
Paris Departure
Start in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower with included tickets to the second floor. After that, take a relaxing boat cruise down the Seine for about an hour and fifteen minutes. You have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Paris at your own pace. Note that your tour ends today, so check when your flight is since you might need an extra night. If wait times get too long at the Eiffel Tower, the visit can be rescheduled to another time or a Sunday slot.
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with 2nd floor access (tickets included)
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River
