Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to settle in. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to pick up information about when your tour officially kicks off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
- Day 2
London
Start with a guided panoramic tour through London. You'll see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, plus catch the Changing of the Guard if timing works out. Later this evening, head to Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho to check out the theaters and entertainment spots. Lots of restaurants nearby for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
- City center walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Leicester Square Chinatown Soho Piccadilly 
- Day 3
Colchester - Harwich
Begin your morning at the British Museum, checking out cultures from all over the world. After you grab lunch, head to Camden to walk through the street market and try food from the local stands. The afternoon takes you to Colchester for a walk through England's oldest recorded town, then you'll travel to Harwich to board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands. You'll stay in en suite cabins on the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to the British Museum
- Exploration of Camden district street market
- Leisurely stroll through Colchester historic streets
- Overnight ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland with en suite cabin accommodation
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Camden restaurants or food stands
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 4
Amsterdam
The ferry docks around 8:00 a.m. in Hoek van Holland. From there you'll head to Volendam, a charming fishing village, then travel to Amsterdam for a guided tour. You'll see the famous windmill, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and learn about diamond cutting at Museum Square. The tour ends in the city center where you'll have free time to wander around.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided city tour of Amsterdam featuring windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop
- Walking tour through Amsterdam city center
Landmarks/POIs Volendam Museum Square (Diamond Cutting) 
- Day 5
Brussels - Paris
After breakfast, you're heading to Belgium. The drive covers over 200 km to reach Brussels, the capital and home to European institutions. You'll see the impressive Grand Place with its Flemish Baroque architecture and the symbolic Manneken Pis statue. Later in the afternoon you'll cross into France, arriving in Paris by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit to Brussels Grand Place
- Sightseeing of Manneken Pis
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place Manneken Pis 
- Day 6
Paris
Your day focuses on French history and culture. Visit the Palace of Versailles with its gardens (admission is separate). When you return to Paris, walk through Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood where artists and painters have lived for centuries. A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour showing Paris's grand avenues and iconic spots. Back at the hotel by evening, with an optional variety show if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower with a ticket included to visit the second floor. After, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which runs about one hour and fifteen minutes. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Paris however you'd like. Keep in mind that getting back to the hotel on your own in the afternoon isn't included.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with admission to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 8
Beaune - Lyon/Chambéry
Travel through the Bourgogne region with its vineyards and wine production. Your first stop is Beaune, a charming town known for its flower-filled streets, historic hospice, and wine museum. After free time for lunch and exploring, continue to Lyon, a city on the Rhone River with Roman history. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviere for city views and free time to check things out. Note that some groups may stay in Chambery instead, a medieval city with time to visit its historic center and castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beaune town
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
- Exploration of Lyon historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit to Beaune hospice or wine museum
- Morning exploration of Chambéry (if accommodated there) - medieval city center and castle
Landmarks/POIs Beaune Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourvière Chambéry 
- Day 9
Geneva - Zurich
You're heading into Switzerland. In Geneva, you'll pass by the Palace of Nations and walk through the English Garden to see the flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, the drive takes you along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchatel routes through the Three Lakes region, where you'll see vineyards backed by mountains. Stop in Neuchatel to walk by the lake, explore the historic town, or visit the 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich late afternoon. Depending on passenger numbers, the Geneva to Zurich portion might be by train without a Neuchatel stop.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Drive past Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Exploration of English Garden in Geneva
- Sightseeing of Jet d'Eau fountain
- Stop in Neuchâtel with lake walks and historic town exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit to 10th-century castle in Neuchâtel
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich
With your guide, explore Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and its financial and cultural center. Known for banks and recognized twice for the best quality of life, the city has plenty to see. You'll then go on a nearly two-hour lake cruise on Lake Zurich with brief stops at villages along the way. Get off in Rapperswil to see the medieval castle, then take the train back to Zurich to experience the Swiss railway system. Note that depending on passenger numbers, some transfers in the city may use public transport.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with village stops (approximately two hours)
- Visit to Rapperswil
- Train journey from Rapperswil back to Zurich
Optional Activities
- Visit to Rapperswil medieval castle
Landmarks/POIs Zurich Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 11
Interlaken - Lucerne
Today focuses on Alpine scenery in the Interlaken region. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain. Walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views for those who want the adventure. Lunch is included on the mountain. Later you'll head to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's beautiful cities, with time to explore before returning to Zurich. There's an optional full-day Mount Titlis excursion available, which includes a rotating cable car to the 3,000+ meter summit with glacier and Alps views.
- Meals
- Lunch (Mountain lunch in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First mountain
- Mountain walk with suspended bridge crossing option
- Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to alpine summit (3,000+ meters) offering views of glacier and Alps
Landmarks/POIs Interlaken Grindelwald Grindelwald First Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 12
Tour End
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll leave with some great memories from this trip through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
