Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel where you can settle in and get comfortable. This afternoon, check the hotel reception boards for information about the tour and what comes next.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
- Day 2
London
A guided city tour takes you through Westminster, Parliament, the City, and along the Thames this morning. You'll have free time in the afternoon to do your own thing. Then in the evening, meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley excursion including the town of Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho Windsor Castle 
- Day 3
London
You have the entire day to explore London on your own. Walk around at your own pace and see what the city has to offer without a set schedule.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
- Day 4
London - Calais - Amiens - Paris
Head out from London and take the ferry across the Channel to France. After a quick stop in Calais, you'll go to Amiens to see the Gothic cathedral, walk through narrow streets, check out the floating gardens, and visit Jules Verne's house. From there, continue on to Paris, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from London to France
Landmarks Amiens Cathedral Jules Verne House 
- Day 5
Paris
Start with the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Later, head to Montmartre to wander the bohemian neighborhoods where artists and cabarets fill the streets. A local guide gives you a panoramic tour showing off Paris's grand avenues and iconic monuments before you return to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles with gardens (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 6
Paris
Go to the Eiffel Tower in central Paris and climb up to the second floor. After that, take a relaxing Seine river cruise that lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Paris however you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
- Panoramic boat cruise on the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 7
Paris - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through Bourgogne with its vineyards and famous wines. Stop in Beaune to see flower-lined streets, the hospice, and the wine museum. Continue to Lyon, the old capital of Roman Gaul, where you'll ride a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviere for views across the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Bourgogne Region 
- Day 8
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Head into Switzerland and pass by Geneva's Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. Travel along scenic lakeside routes with a stop in Neuchatel to explore the historic center and 10th-century castle before arriving in Zurich late in the afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 9
Zurich
A guide shows you around Zurich, explaining the city's role as a financial center and its reputation for quality of life. Later, take a nearly two-hour scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with stops at small villages, then head to Rapperswil to see the medieval castle before returning to Zurich by train.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Zurich
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise (approximately two hours) with stops at villages
- Visit to Rapperswil medieval castle
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Start early and head to the Interlaken region to see the mountain landscapes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. After lunch on the mountain, continue to Lucerne to explore the city before heading back to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up mountain in Grindelwald
- Suspended bridge walk with glacier views
- Mountain lunch in Grindelwald
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion with optional rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with glacier and Alps views
Landmarks Grindelwald Interlaken Region Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 11
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into Italian-speaking Switzerland. Visit Bellinzona to see the three UNESCO-listed medieval castles on the hills. Stop in Como for its lakeside gardens and cathedral, then head to Milan where you'll see the Piazza del Duomo before checking into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona and its three medieval castles (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Como Cathedral Lake Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 12
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Go to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli. Spend time looking at the art complex including the famous Leaning Tower. From there, continue on to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 13
Rome
Join a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and other landmarks, ending at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. Later in the day, get transferred to Trastevere to check out the cozy restaurants and lively nightlife, heading back to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome including walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
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 Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 14
Rome - Madrid
Get transferred to the airport for your included domestic flight to Madrid. When you arrive, another transfer takes you to your hotel. Your guide will reach out in the late afternoon or you can check the hotel reception for details.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
- Day 15
Madrid
A comprehensive morning tour covers central Madrid with Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Visit Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. You'll also get admission to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The afternoon is yours to do what you like, with a return transfer to the hotel in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium admission
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 16
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Travel through Castile and Aragon, stopping in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue to Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery. From there, head to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 17
Barcelona
Take a panoramic morning tour of Barcelona, exploring the city's Gaudi architecture, the lively Ramblas, and its history from World Expositions and Olympic Games. The tour finishes at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea near Columbus Square where you can walk around. You have the afternoon free before heading back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Barcelona
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square 
- Day 18
Barcelona
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll leave with wonderful memories from your time traveling through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
