Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get transferred to your hotel when you arrive, and your guide will check you in with all the details you need. Later that evening, head over to Via Cavour where there's a good selection of restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international food so you can grab dinner based on what sounds good.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Evening transfer to Via Cavour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
A three-hour guided tour starts your day with walking through Imperial Rome combined with a bus ride, taking in 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. You'll reach Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. where the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional to visit. Evening brings a transfer to Trastevere for dinner, heading back to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking and panoramic bus ride
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood in the evening
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Dinner at restaurants in Trastevere
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 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
Starting north from Rome, you'll travel through nice countryside on the way to Florence. Once there, check out Piazzale Michelangelo for city views from above. Walking into the historic center gives you time for lunch before a guided tour hits Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free to walk around on your own, and the evening has various restaurants with international options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Rome to Florence
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Florence
- Dinner at restaurants in historic center
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Crossing the Apennines toward Venice, you'll see mountain landscapes the whole way. A boat takes you across the Giudecca Canal to reach Venice itself. Your local guide shows you St. Mark's Square and then the Murano Glass Factory to see how they make glass using traditional methods. After some free time to explore, you'll settle into accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Florence to Venice
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Venice Island
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Murano Glass Factory tour with admission
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Venice
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg
Leaving Venice for Austria means driving through mountain scenery. Innsbruck is your first stop where you'll walk through the historic center and have lunch. From there, scenic mountain roads take you through Kitzbuhel, a ski resort village, before continuing on to Salzburg where you'll arrive by evening. Note that if the group is small, a train from Venice to Innsbruck might replace the drive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Venice to Innsbruck
- Visit to Innsbruck historic city center
- Transfer from Innsbruck to Kitzbühel
- Visit to Kitzbühel village
- Transfer from Kitzbühel to Salzburg
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Day 6
Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunkirchen - Gmunden - Vienna
Morning in Salzburg lets you walk through Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings all below a grand castle. Traveling through lakes and mountains brings you to St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site with history. Then it's on to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake for an included boat cruise seeing four castles on the water before getting off in Gmunden. Vienna is your destination by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg
- Transfer to St. Wolfgang
- Transfer to Traunkirchen
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to view four castles
- Boat disembarkation and transfer to Gmunden
- Transfer from Gmunden to Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Castle 
- Day 7
Vienna
A panoramic guided tour takes you through Vienna's grand avenues, palaces, large parks, and the active city center with a local guide. The afternoon is yours to walk around at your own pace. Later, transfer to Grinzing, an old wine village now part of the city known for traditional wine taverns, where you'll have dinner at a place of your choosing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Vienna with local guide
- Evening transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing
- Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll reach Budapest, Hungary's capital. First thing is the lively Vácí utca area with free time for lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube lets you see historic Buda and modern Pest from the water. A panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' follows with free time after. An optional Magyar show with dinner is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included with optional Magyar show (optional activity))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Vienna to Budapest
- Included boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants in Vácí utca
- Optional Magyar show with included dinner
Landmarks/POIs Danube River 
- Day 9
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Leaving Budapest early, you head to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. This charming Danube city has an attractive historic center where you can walk around and have lunch. Continuing into the Czech Republic, you'll reach Prague in the evening. Transfer to Old Town Square gives you a sense of Prague's lively vibe, then it's back to the hotel after dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava
- Visit to Bratislava historic center
- Transfer from Bratislava to Prague
- Evening transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bratislava
- Dinner at restaurants near Old Town Square
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square 
- Day 10
Prague
Prague is the focus today with a local guide taking you on a panoramic tour of the city's important monuments. Prague Castle is included with admission, and you also get an included boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is free so you can explore the city at your own speed.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague with local guide
- Prague Castle visit with admission included
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 11
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
Starting early from Prague, you stop in Pilsen, a city known for its beer tradition. The historic center has the Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, and a Renaissance town hall to see. Crossing into Germany means following part of the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a fairy-tale village considered one of Germany's finest. Frankfurt, Germany's financial center, is next. The evening lets you explore the historic city center with Indian, Asian, Italian, and international restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Prague to Pilsen
- Visit to Pilsen historic center
- Transfer from Pilsen to Rothenburg
- Visit to Rothenburg
- Transfer from Rothenburg to Frankfurt
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Frankfurt historic city center
Landmarks/POIs Pilsen Old Town Square Rothenburg ob der Tauber 
- Day 12
Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne - Amsterdam
A scenic Rhine boat cruise between Rudesheim and St. Goar takes you through the river's most picturesque section. Then you travel to Cologne, known for its massive Gothic cathedral. Heading to Holland brings you to Amsterdam by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Scenic Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
- Transfer from Rhine to Cologne
- Visit to Cologne
- Transfer from Cologne to Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 13
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken - Amsterdam
You'll start at Zaanse Schans with charming houses, canals, and windmills. Next is Volendam, a scenic fishing village, then a short boat ride to Marken, once an island now connected by dike with traditionally built houses. Back in Amsterdam, an afternoon guided tour shows windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District's modern style, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. Later, walk through the city's heart checking out canals, markets, and cafes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Transfer to Volendam
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Visit to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and Diamond Cutting Workshop
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square 
- Day 14
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
After breakfast, you head for Belgium, traveling over 200 km to Brussels, the capital hosting main European institutions. The Grand Place is an impressive Flemish Baroque jewel, and you'll see the symbolic Manneken Pis. This city mixes history, chocolate, and modern culture together. In the afternoon, continue into France, arriving in Paris by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels
- Visit to Grand Place, Brussels
- Visit to Manneken Pis, Brussels
- Transfer from Brussels to Paris
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place Manneken Pis 
- Day 15
Paris
The Palace of Versailles is your morning destination (admission not included separately). Back in Paris, you'll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood with artists, painters, and cabarets. A panoramic city tour with a local guide shows off impressive avenues and iconic monuments before returning to the hotel. An optional evening variety show is available if interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Palace of Versailles
- Transfer to Montmartre
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles admission (not included)
- Optional evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 16
Paris to Rouen
Starting in central Paris, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor (tickets included). After that, a relaxing boat cruise follows along the Seine. You have a free afternoon to explore Paris on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., head out toward Normandy. Rouen is where you'll arrive with free time to see the historic center with medieval architecture, an impressive Gothic cathedral, and Roman-era history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with second floor access (tickets included)
- Boat cruise along the Seine
- Transfer from Paris to Rouen
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 17
Rouen - Canterbury - London
Time to walk through Rouen's center comes first. Then travel to northern France and cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continuing to London, you'll have free time in the Tower Bridge area, one of the city's most recognizable spots, before going to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rouen historic center
- Transfer from Rouen to ferry
- Ferry crossing from France to England
- Transfer to Canterbury
- Visit to Canterbury
- Transfer to London
- Evening transfer to Tower Bridge area, London
Landmarks/POIs Tower Bridge Canterbury Cathedral 
- Day 18
London
A panoramic London tour with a local guide shows you the city's culture and history, passing Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where the Changing of the Guard might be visible depending on dates. Evening means meeting in Piccadilly to walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas with lively energy, theaters, and entertainment options. Pick a restaurant from the many available for dinner before heading to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
- Evening transfer to Leicester Square/Soho area, London
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho areas
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 19
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the oldest and most well-known museums with artifacts from cultures worldwide. Lunchtime brings a transfer to Camden, known for its vibrant and varied market with items from different cultures. The afternoon is free to explore as you like. Your tour ends here with great memories. Check your flight time in case you need another night in London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden district
- Access to Camden Market
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Market
