Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where your guide fills you in on what to expect over the coming days. After you've had time to settle in, head out to Via Cavour this evening. There you'll find plenty of restaurants ranging from traditional Italian to Indian, Chinese, and other international options depending on what sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer to hotel
- Evening transfer to Via Cavour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at various restaurants on Via Cavour (Italian, Indian, Chinese, international cuisine)
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a three-hour guided tour combining walking and a bus ride through Imperial Rome. 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 before reaching Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are available if you want to visit. Later in the evening, transfer to Trastevere for dinner, heading back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- View Arch of Constantine
- View exterior of Colosseum
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
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 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
Travel north from Rome to Florence, watching the landscape change along the way. Once you arrive, head up to Piazzale Michelangelo for views of the city laid out below you. Then walk down toward the center for a guided tour with a local expert who'll show you the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Afterward you have free time to wander around this open-air museum however you like. Plenty of restaurants in the historic center mean you can find dinner at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- View Ponte Vecchio
- View Duomo
- View Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (after guided tour)
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Travel across the Apennine mountains heading toward Venice. You'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island itself. With a local guide, you'll visit St. Mark's Square and then stop at the Murano Glass Factory to see how they work with glass. After that you have time on your own to explore before settling into your accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Murano Glass Factory tour
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Venice
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Leave Venice heading north toward Austria. The route takes you through Innsbruck, where you'll stop to walk around the historic town center and grab lunch. From there you continue through Tyrolean landscapes as you cross into Switzerland, arriving in Zurich by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Stop in Innsbruck town center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Day 6
Zurich to Interlaken - Lucerne
This day focuses on Swiss scenery with mountains and clear lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for a coffee break, then take a cable car up the mountain. You'll walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views for those who want the more adventurous experience. Lunch on the mountain is included. Later you continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's nice cities, where you have time to look around before returning to Zurich. An optional full-day Mount Titlis excursion is available with a rotating cable car going up to 3,000 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Lucerne)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Suspended bridge walk
- Lunch on the mountain
- Transfer to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to summit
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Mount Titlis Lucerne 
- Day 7
Zurich to Strasbourg to Paris
Leave Zurich and travel to Strasbourg in the French region of Alsace. You'll have time to explore this charming city that blends French and German influences at your own pace. Then continue your journey to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
Included Activities
- Stop in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Strasbourg
- Day 8
Paris
Today starts with a trip to the Palace of Versailles (admission separate). When you return to Paris, head to Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists, painters, and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic city tour showing impressive avenues and iconic monuments around the city. Back at the hotel, you can opt for an evening variety show if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles grounds
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles admission
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris to Normandy
Start with the Eiffel Tower in central Paris and go up to the second floor (tickets included). Afterward, relax on a boat cruise along the Seine. You'll have a free afternoon to explore Paris however you like. Around 4:00 p.m. head to Normandy, arriving in Rouen. Walk through the historic center with its medieval architecture and impressive Gothic cathedral. Note that if wait times at the Eiffel Tower are long, the visit might shift to a different time or Sunday.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Paris
- Exploration of Rouen historic center
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower River Seine Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 10
Rouen to Canterbury to London
After a stroll through Rouen's center, travel north through France and cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, the religious capital of England with its charming historic center. Continue to London where you have free time in the Tower Bridge area, one of the city's most iconic spots, before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Rouen center
- Ferry crossing across English Channel
- Stop in Canterbury
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Canterbury historic center
Landmarks/POIs Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 11
London
See London on a panoramic tour with a local guide covering the city's culture and history. You'll see Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, where the Changing of the Guard might be happening depending on the date. In the evening, a meeting point is set up in Piccadilly for walking through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, which offer lively atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Pick from many restaurants for dinner before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
- View Parliament
- View River Thames
- View Buckingham Palace
- Evening transfer to Piccadilly area
- Stroll through Leicester Square
- Stroll through Chinatown
- Stroll through Soho
Optional Activities
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
- Dinner at restaurants in Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, or Soho
Landmarks/POIs Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 12
London
After breakfast, visit the British Museum, one of the oldest and most well-known museums with artifacts from cultures around the world. Around lunchtime transfer to Camden, famous for its vibrant and eclectic market where you can find items from various cultures. The afternoon is free for you to explore however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
- Transfer to Camden market
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Camden market
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Camden Market
