Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled at your hotel. Your guide meets you with important details about the city, then in the evening you head to Via Cavour to check out restaurants. There's quite a range of options here - Italian, Indian, Chinese, and other international spots - so you can pick whatever sounds good for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. By 11:00 a.m. you reach Vatican City, then later transfer to Trastevere in the evening to explore restaurants and return around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Viewing of Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Dinner at restaurants in Trastevere neighborhood
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 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
You leave Rome behind and head north through beautiful landscapes toward Florence. First stop is Piazzale Michelangelo for views across the city, then you walk through the historic center with a local guide. You'll pass Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After that, you have free time to wander on your own before finding dinner at one of the many restaurants offering international cuisine in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center
- Viewing of Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Florence
- Dinner at restaurants with variety of international cuisines
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Today you travel through the Apennine mountains heading to Venice. Once you arrive, you take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island. From there, explore St. Mark's Square with a local guide, then visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch traditional glass-making techniques. You'll have some free time to check out the city on your own before settling into your accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory with demonstration of glass-making techniques
- Free time to explore Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Innsbruck to Salzburg
Departing Venice, you head to Austria. You arrive in Innsbruck with time to walk through the historic city center and have lunch. From there, continue on scenic mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a famous ski resort village, then keep going to Salzburg, arriving by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Time to explore Innsbruck historic city center
- Journey through Kitzbühel village
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbühel 
- Day 6
Salzburg to Lake Traunsee to Vienna
Morning time in Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture backed by a grand castle. Later you travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a well-known pilgrimage site, then to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake. There's an included cruise to see four of the lake's castles before you disembark in Gmunden. Then continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg historic center
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
- Disembarkation in Gmunden
Landmarks Salzburg Historic Center Hohensalzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 7
Vienna
You take a panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide, walking through majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. In the afternoon you have free time to explore on your own. Later, transfer to the Grinzing district in the evening - an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for its traditional taverns where you can dine at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna with local guide exploring majestic avenues, palaces, parks, and city center
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna independently in the afternoon
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing district
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
Travel about three hours to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Start at Váci utca with free time for lunch, then take an included boat trip on the Danube River with views of historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest. Afterward, you get a panoramic tour of the city with some free time, and if you're interested, there's an optional Magyar show with dinner included in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River viewing Buda and Pest
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch at Váci utca
- Free time to explore Budapest
- Optional Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 9
Budapest to Bratislava to Prague
Depart Budapest early heading to Bratislava, Slovakia's charming capital on the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and have lunch, then continue to the Czech Republic. Arrive in Prague in the evening and transfer to Old Town Square, a central location that gives you a fantastic introduction to the city with its vibrant atmosphere. Dinner's available at restaurants with Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Time to explore Bratislava and its historic center
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bratislava
- Dinner at restaurants in Old Town Square area offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisine
Landmarks Bratislava Historic Center Danube River Old Town Square, Prague 
- Day 10
Prague
Explore Prague with a local guide on an informative panoramic tour highlighting the city's most outstanding monuments. You visit Prague Castle with admission included, then take a boat ride on the Vltava River, also included. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own and discover what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Prague highlighting outstanding monuments
- Visit to Prague Castle with admission included
- Boat ride on Vltava River included
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Prague independently in the afternoon
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 11
Prague
After breakfast, your European tour comes to an end. You're left with lasting memories of everything you've seen and done across Rome, Florence, Venice, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
