Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and head to your hotel to get settled. After freshening up, make your way to Old Town Square in the evening where there's plenty of choice for dinner at international restaurants scattered around the square. From there, it's a quick transfer back to the hotel for the night.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Old Town Square restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square - Day 2
Prague
Start the day with a guided tour of Prague led by a local who knows the city well. You'll see Prague Castle and then take a boat ride on the Vltava River to get a different perspective on the old architecture. After lunch, you have the afternoon free to walk around and find your own favorites in the city without a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague with local guide
- Prague Castle visit
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River - Day 3
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
Head out early from Prague and stop first in Pilsen to check out its Old Town Square and cathedral. From there, you'll drive through western Bohemia and cross into Germany, spending time in Rothenburg, a fairy-tale town along the Romantic Road. The day wraps up in Frankfurt where you can explore the historic center on your own and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pilsen historic center
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Frankfurt restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square Pilsen Cathedral Plague Column Rothenburg - Day 4
Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne - Amsterdam
Take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, which covers one of the river's most striking sections with castle ruins dotting the hillsides. Later, you'll head to Cologne to see the famous Gothic cathedral before traveling to Holland. You'll arrive in Amsterdam by evening and have time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Cologne Cathedral - Day 5
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken - Amsterdam
Start with a visit to Zaanse Schans to see the charming houses, canals, and working windmills. From there, go to Volendam, a fishing village with traditional character, then take a short boat to Marken, an island with traditional stilt houses. After returning, you'll join a guided tour of Amsterdam covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and the diamond cutting museum before having free time to wander the canals and markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
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 museum
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt statue Amsterdam South District Diamond Cutting Workshop - Day 6
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
Travel to Belgium and spend time in Brussels exploring the capital's blend of elegance and cultural diversity. You'll see the Grand Place, an impressive example of Flemish Baroque architecture, and visit Manneken Pis. By evening, you'll cross into France and arrive in Paris for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- City exploration of Brussels including Grand Place and Manneken Pis
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place Manneken Pis - Day 7
Paris - Versailles - Montmartre - Paris
This morning starts at the Palace of Versailles where you'll walk through the legendary gardens and rooms. Back in Paris, head to Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists and historic cabarets. Later, a guided panoramic tour shows off Paris's grand avenues and iconic landmarks before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 8
Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower and take the elevator up to the second floor for views across the city. After that, you'll board a boat for a roughly hour and fifteen minute cruise along the Seine to see Paris from the water. You have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with ascent to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 9
Paris - Beaune - Lyon - Chambéry
Head south into Burgundy, a region famous for its vineyards and wines. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-lined streets, a historic hospice, and a wine museum worth exploring. Continue on to Lyon, the old Roman capital sitting where the Rhône River flows, and take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for broad city views. Depending on the group size, some travelers stay in nearby Chambéry, a medieval-style city with historic architecture and a castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Beaune with free time for lunch and walking
Landmarks/POIs Beaune Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourvière Chambéry Chambéry Castle - Day 10
Lyon - Geneva - Lake Geneva - Lake Neuchâtel - Zurich
Cross into Switzerland and explore Geneva, passing by the Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its famous flower clock, then see the Jet d'Eau fountain shooting up from the lake. Drive through scenic routes along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel into the Three Lakes region surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Stop in Neuchâtel for a walk by the water or a look at its 10th-century castle before arriving in Zurich in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Geneva including Palace of Nations, English Garden, and Jet d'Eau
Optional Activities
- Walk by lake in Neuchâtel
- Explore Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit Neuchâtel 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
Explore Zurich with a guide showing you Switzerland's largest city, known for its financial institutions and consistently high quality of life rankings. You'll take a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich with stops in small charming villages, then get off in Rapperswil, a medieval village right on the water. Return to Zurich by train to experience how the Swiss railway system works.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with village stops
- Train return from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks/POIs Zurich Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle - Day 12
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Head to the Interlaken region for mountain and lake scenery. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a trail leading to a suspended bridge with glacier views below. Grab lunch on the mountain before heading to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, for time to walk around. You have the option of a full-day excursion to Mount Titlis if that interests you, otherwise return to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Grindelwald
- Suspended bridge walk with glacier views
- Mountain lunch in Grindelwald
- City exploration of Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to alpine summit over 3,000 meters
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis - Day 13
End of Tour
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end and you'll depart, carrying memories of your time traveling through Central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
