Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to unpack and get oriented. Stop by the reception desk in the afternoon to check information boards about when your tour officially starts tomorrow.
- Day 2
Prague
A local guide takes you around Prague with a panoramic tour hitting the city's major sites. You'll visit Prague Castle and then take a boat ride down the Vltava River. After that, the afternoon is yours to walk around the city on your own and find lunch or coffee whenever you want.
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 3
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
An early departure from Prague heads west to Pilsen, where you'll check out the Old Town Square and the cathedral in the historic center. Then it's through the Romantic Road into Germany and the small village of Rothenburg with its fairy-tale character. You'll finish the evening in Frankfurt with free time to walk through the historic city center and grab dinner.
Included Activities
- Stroll through Pilsen historic center
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square Rothenburg - Day 4
Frankfurt - Rhine Valley - Cologne - Amsterdam
This morning brings a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, which is the most beautiful section of the river. Later you head to Cologne to see the huge Gothic cathedral, then continue into Holland, rolling into Amsterdam as evening falls.
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Cologne Cathedral - Day 5
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken - Amsterdam
You'll visit the classic Dutch villages starting with Zaanse Schans and its windmills along the canals. Next comes Volendam, a fishing village with character, followed by Marken with traditional houses built on stilts. Back in Amsterdam, a guide walks you through the windmill area, shows you the Rembrandt statue, takes you to the South District, and visits diamond cutting museums. The day finishes with a stroll through Amsterdam's historic center past the canals, markets, and local cafés.
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square
- Walking tour of Amsterdam city center
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt statue Museum Square - Day 6
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
After breakfast you travel to Brussels to see the impressive Grand Place and the famous Manneken Pis statue. You'll have time to explore this city where history, chocolate, and modern culture mix together. Then it's on to France, arriving in Paris by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Brussels Grand Place
- Visit to Manneken Pis
- Exploration of Brussels city center
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place Manneken Pis - Day 7
Paris - Versailles - Montmartre - Paris
The morning takes you to the Palace of Versailles where you'll see the gardens and grounds. Back in Paris, you head to Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. A panoramic city tour shows you Paris's grand avenues and major monuments before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide highlighting avenues and iconic monuments
- Visit to Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 8
Paris
You start at the Eiffel Tower with access up to the second floor. Then comes a one hour and fifteen minute boat cruise along the Seine. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Paris however you'd like.
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine River for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 9
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon/Chambéry
Today travels through the Bourgogne region with its famous vineyards and wine country. You'll stop in Beaune, a charming town filled with flowers and wine history. Continuing on to Lyon, the old Roman capital, you'll take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviére for views across the city. Depending on your group, you might stay in nearby Chambéry instead with a chance to explore this medieval town the next morning.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Beaune)
Included Activities
- Pass through Bourgogne wine region
- Visit to Beaune
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks/POIs Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Lyon - Day 10
Lyon/Chambéry - Geneva - Neuchâtel - Zurich
Heading into Switzerland, you arrive in Geneva to see the Palace of Nations, the English Garden with its famous flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. After that you travel through the Three Lakes region with views of vineyards and mountains. A stop in Neuchâtel lets you walk by the lake and check out the historic center with its 10th century castle before arriving in Zurich later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Visit to English Garden in Geneva with flower clock
- View of Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Stop in Neuchâtel (optional activities: walk by the lake, historic town center, 10th-century castle)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle - Day 11
Zurich - Lake Zurich - Rapperswil - Zurich
You'll explore Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and financial center, known for its quality of life and clean streets. A nearly two hour scenic cruise on Lake Zurich includes brief stops at charming villages along the water. You disembark in Rapperswil to see its picturesque medieval castle, then return to Zurich by train.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich for approximately two hours with stops at charming villages
- Visit to Rapperswil and medieval castle
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle - Day 12
Zurich - Interlaken Region - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
This day features Alpine landscapes with dramatic mountains and clear lakes in the Interlaken region. Coffee stop in Grindelwald, then a cable car takes you up the mountain for a walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch happens on the mountain before heading to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities. You'll have time to explore before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day excursion: rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis (over 3,000 meters above sea level) with alpine and glacier views
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Grindelwald First Mount Titlis Lucerne - Day 13
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
An early start from Zurich crosses the Alps to the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. In Bellinzona you'll see three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles overlooking the town. Continuing into Italy, Como is next for lunch where you can explore this Lombardy gem with its lakeside gardens and spectacular cathedral. Milan is your final stop where your guide shows you Piazza del Duomo before transferring to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Como)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona with its three medieval castles
- Visit to Como
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Bellinzona Medieval Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo - Day 14
Milan - Pisa - Rome
You travel to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) to see one of Italy's most beautiful art complexes and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. From there it's on to Rome, arriving later in the day.
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks/POIs Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 15
Rome - Vatican
A three hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. 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. The tour reaches Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. In the evening you head to Trastevere neighborhood for dinner, getting back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Trastevere neighborhood)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome with walking and panoramic bus sections
- View Arch of Constantine
- View exterior of Colosseum
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- Visit Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- Visit Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional 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 Trastevere - Day 16
Rome to Madrid
Your guide will tell you when to head to the airport for a domestic flight that's included with your tour. Once you land at your destination, you'll get another hotel transfer. Your guide contacts you late afternoon or you can check the information desk at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
- Domestic flight Rome to Madrid
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Day 17
Madrid
You'll explore Madrid's main highlights including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Retiro Park comes next with its lake and Palacio de Cristal. A tour of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium shows you the home of Real Madrid. The rest of the afternoon is yours before an evening transfer back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Visit to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Real Madrid home)
- Evening transfer to hotel
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 18
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet Abbey - Barcelona
Morning departure from Madrid travels through Castile to Zaragoza where you'll see the stunning Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Next is Poblet Abbey, one of the best preserved medieval monasteries around. Barcelona is your final destination, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Como)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit to Poblet Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey - Day 19
Barcelona
A panoramic tour shows you Barcelona, one of Europe's most interesting capitals. You'll learn about the city's famous Gaudí and modernist architecture, the lively Ramblas, and its history with World Expositions and Olympic Games. The tour ends at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea near Columbus Square. Your afternoon is free before an evening return to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Gaudí and modernist architecture highlights
- Visit to Ramblas
- Visit to Maremagnum complex
- Evening transfer to hotel
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square - Day 20
Departure
After breakfast your tour ends, leaving you with great memories of the journey through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
