Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Once you're ready, head over to Via Cavour this evening where you'll find plenty of dining options. Italian restaurants sit alongside Indian, Chinese, and other international spots, so you can pick whatever sounds good for dinner.
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Evening transfer to Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
Start early with a three-hour guided tour that mixes walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride covering the major sites. 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. By around 11:00 a.m. you'll reach Vatican City. That evening, transfer to Trastevere for dinner in the neighborhood's lively restaurant scene, then head back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Imperial Rome (3 hours)
- Panoramic bus ride through Rome
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
- City tour of Rome
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 Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome early and drive north through nice landscapes toward Florence. Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo first for city views, then walk down toward the historic center. After lunch, a local guide takes you through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria on a walking tour. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around the open-air museum feel of the city. Plenty of international restaurant choices are available for dinner.
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center
- City tour of Florence
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria - Day 4
Florence to Venice
Drive across the Apennines through mountain landscapes and arrive in Venice. You'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to get to the island. A local guide shows you around St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to see artisans work with glass. Free time afterward to explore on your own before heading to your hotel in the Mestre district.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory - Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Depart Venice heading toward Austria and Innsbruck. Once you arrive, check out the historic town center and grab lunch. From there, the drive continues through beautiful Tyrolean scenery as you cross into Switzerland. You'll end up in Zurich by evening.
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck historic town center - Day 6
Interlaken - Lucerne
This day focuses on the Interlaken region with its alpine mountains and pristine lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch happens on the mountain. Continue to Lucerne afterward where you'll have time to walk around before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
Included Activities
- Cable car to mountain in Grindelwald
- Suspended bridge walk
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion: Rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with views of glaciers and the Alps
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Mount Titlis Lucerne - Day 7
Zurich to Paris
Leave Zurich and head toward France, specifically the Alsace region. Visit Strasbourg, which blends French and German influences nicely. After exploring the town, continue on to Paris. You'll arrive in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit to Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg - Day 8
Paris
Spend the day visiting the Palace of Versailles to see French royal history. Then head to Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour highlighting Paris's main avenues and notable monuments. Return to your hotel. If you're interested, there's an optional variety show in the evening.
Included Activities
- Excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Visit to Montmartre
- Panoramic city tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 9
Paris to Normandy
Morning starts at the Eiffel Tower where you'll go up to the second floor with included tickets. After that, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is free to explore Paris however you'd like. Around 4:00 p.m. you'll head toward Normandy, arriving in Rouen. Walk through the historic center with its Roman origins, medieval architecture, and a impressive Gothic cathedral.
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower
- Tickets to second floor of Eiffel Tower
- Boat cruise along the Seine
- Transfer to Normandy
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine Rouen historic center Rouen Cathedral - Day 10
Normandy to England
Start with time to walk through Rouen's center. Travel north and cross the English Channel by ferry to Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continue to London with free time around Tower Bridge before checking into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Rouen center
- Ferry crossing to England
- Visit to Canterbury
- Free time at Tower Bridge area
- Transfer to Tower Bridge area
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Tower Bridge - Day 11
London
Take a panoramic tour of London with a local guide who'll show you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace. Depending on the date, you might catch the Changing of the Guard. That evening, meet up in Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas full of theaters and entertainment options. Pick a restaurant from the many choices available for dinner before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London
- View of Parliament
- View of River Thames
- View of Buckingham Palace
- Evening stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
- Transfer to Leicester/Soho area
Optional Activities
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho - Day 12
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums with artifacts from many cultures around the globe. At lunch, transfer to Camden, which has a vibrant market known for eclectic goods from various cultures. The afternoon is yours to explore freely. The tour ends here, so check your flight time in case you need to book an extra night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden market
- Breakfast buffet
Optional Activities
- Browse Camden market
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Market
