Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the afternoon free to settle in. Check the hotel reception boards later on for details about when your tour officially kicks off.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
- Day 2
Paris
Head to the Palace of Versailles and walk through the gardens, then move on to Montmartre where you can see the bohemian artist neighborhoods and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Paris's main avenues and famous landmarks. There's an optional variety show available in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower with second floor access included. Later you'll take a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris on your own. Note that if the Eiffel Tower has long waits, the visit might shift to a different time or happen on Sunday instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Paris
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 4
Paris - Bourgogne - Lyon
Travel through Bourgogne's vineyard regions and stop in Beaune to see the flower-lined streets, the hospice, and wine museum. Then head to Lyon on the Rhône River where you'll ride a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvirère for city views. Some groups stay in nearby Chambéry with a morning visit to this medieval-style city instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beaune
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Walk through Beaune
- Visit to Beaune wine museum
- Free time to explore Lyon
- Optional morning visit to Chambéry (for groups staying overnight there)
Landmarks/POIs Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Chambéry 
- Day 5
Lyon - Switzerland - Zurich
Cross into Switzerland and explore Geneva, visiting the Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. From there you'll pass through the scenic Three Lakes region with vineyard and mountain views. Stop in Neuchâtel for a lakeside walk or a visit to the 10th-century castle, then arrive in Zurich by late afternoon. Depending on group size, this might be done by train without a Neuchâtel stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Pass by Palace of Nations in Geneva
- English Garden visit with flower clock view
- Jet d'Eau fountain viewing
- Stop in Neuchâtel
Optional Activities
- Walk by Lake Neuchâtel
- Historic town center exploration in Neuchâtel
- Visit to Neuchâtel castle (10th-century)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 6
Zurich
Your guide shows you around Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and financial center. Then you'll take a nearly two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with brief stops at small villages along the way. After disembarking in Rapperswil to see the medieval castle, you'll take the train back to Zurich to experience how well the Swiss rail system works.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 charming villages
- Visit to Rapperswil
- Train return from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 7
Zurich - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
The day focuses on Alpine scenery with mountains and lakes. You'll 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. Lunch is included on the mountain before you head back down. Next you visit Lucerne to explore the city, then return to Zurich. An optional full-day excursion is available featuring the Mount Titlis rotating cable car reaching 3,000 plus meters with Alpine views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to mountain in Grindelwald
- Walk along winding path to suspended bridge in Grindelwald
- Lunch on the mountain
Optional Activities
- Coffee stop in Grindelwald
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to summit (over 3,000 meters) with glacier and Alps views
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Mount Titlis Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you'll cross the Alps into Italian-speaking Switzerland. Bellinzona is your first stop, where three UNESCO medieval castles sit on hills above the city, marking an important historical alpine stronghold. After wandering through the streets, head to Como for lunch, a beautiful Lombardy town known for its lakeside gardens and impressive cathedral. The day ends in Milan where your guide points out the Piazza del Duomo before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona with three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles
- Free time to explore Bellinzona center
- Visit to Como
- Guided tour to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Optional Activities
- Explore Como's gardens and cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 9
Milan - Pisa - Rome
You'll travel to Pisa by small tourist train to reach Piazza dei Miracoli, the famous Square of Miracles. There you can see one of Italy's most important art complexes, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. After that, head toward Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
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 10
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided experience combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride through one of the oldest Western cities. 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 reach Vatican City where a Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit is optional. Later that evening you'll transfer to Trastevere, the trendy neighborhood with cozy restaurants and lively energy, returning to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- View of Arch of Constantine
- View of Colosseum exterior
- View of Imperial Forums
- View of Circus Maximus
- View of Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View of Pyramid of Cestius
- View of Castel Sant'Angelo
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
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 11
Rome
After breakfast your tour comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of your time in Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
