Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled, check the information boards at reception to find out when your tour officially starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Start the morning at Zaanse Schans where you'll see traditional houses, canals, and windmills. From there, head to Volendam fishing village, then take a short boat ride to Marken with its old stilt houses connected by dike. Back in Amsterdam, a guide takes you around to see windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and diamond cutting demonstrations at Museum Square. The afternoon includes walking through the city center checking out canals, markets, and local cafés.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Visit Zaanse Schans with windmills and canals
- Visit Volendam fishing village
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Guided city tour of Amsterdam including windmill and Rembrandt statue
- Visit South District of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting demonstration at Museum Square
- Walking tour through Amsterdam city center
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square, Amsterdam 
- Day 3
Amsterdam - Bruges - Paris
Travel to Bruges, the medieval city often called the Venice of the North. Wander the scenic canals and cobblestone streets past historic buildings. If you're interested, you can climb Belfry Tower for the views or try some Belgian chocolate and craft beer. Later in the day, you'll continue on to Paris, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5), Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit Bruges medieval city
Optional Activities
- Climb Belfry Tower in Bruges
- Belgian chocolate tasting
- Local craft beer tasting
Landmarks Belfry Tower, Bruges Bruges 
- Day 4
Paris
Head out to the Palace of Versailles to see its gardens (note admission isn't included in the tour). After returning to Paris, spend time in Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood with artists, street painters, and cabarets. A local guide gives you a panoramic tour highlighting Paris's grand avenues and notable landmarks. By evening you're back at your hotel, and there's an optional variety show if you want to go out later.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5), Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 5
Paris
In central Paris, visit the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor. Then take a relaxing Seine river cruise that runs about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris on your own pace, though keep in mind hotel transfers aren't provided for this free time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5), Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie)
Included Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower with ascent to second floor
- Seine river cruise approximately one hour and fifteen minutes
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 6
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through the Bourgogne region known for vineyards and wine production. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-lined streets, a hospice, and wine museum where you'll have free time to grab lunch and walk around. Continue to Lyon on the Rhône River, then take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviѐre for views of the city. Some groups may stay in Chambéry instead, exploring the medieval city and castle in the morning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Visit Beaune with free time for lunch and walking
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
- Free time to explore Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Lyon Chambéry Castle 
- Day 7
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Head into Switzerland starting in Geneva. You'll pass by the Palace of Nations, walk through the English Garden with its flower clock, and see the Jet d'Eau, Europe's highest fountain. After lunch, the route goes through scenic areas along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. Stop in Neuchâtel to walk by the lake, see the historic center, or visit the 10th-century castle before reaching Zurich in the late afternoon. Depending on the group size, the Geneva-to-Zurich part might be by train without the Neuchâtel stop.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Explore English Garden in Geneva with flower clock
- View Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Free time in Neuchâtel to walk by lake or explore historic town center
Optional Activities
- Visit 10th-century castle in Neuchâtel
Landmarks Palace of Nations, Geneva English Garden, Geneva Jet d'Eau, Geneva Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 8
Zurich
Explore Zurich with a guide learning about Switzerland's biggest city and its financial and cultural importance. Then take a scenic lake cruise lasting nearly two hours with stops in small villages along the way. You'll disembark in Rapperswil, a village famous for its medieval castle, and head back to Zurich by train to experience how efficient Swiss railways are.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich approximately two hours with stops in charming villages
- Visit Rapperswil with medieval castle
- Train ride from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Zurich Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 9
Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
Start with alpine landscapes and tall mountains surrounding pristine lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk a winding path to a suspension bridge with glacier views. Lunch is provided on the mountain. Continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's beautiful cities, with time to look around before heading back to Zurich. There's an optional full-day excursion available where you take a rotating cable car to Mount Titlis over 3,000 meters up for views of glaciers and the Alps.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Stop in Grindelwald
- Cable car up the mountain in Grindelwald
- Walk to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit Lucerne with free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion (180 EUR) with rotating cable car to summit at 3,028 meters, glacier cave, Cliff Walk suspension bridge, Ice Flyer chairlift, and snowtubing at Glacier Park
Landmarks Grindelwald Grindelwald First Lucerne Mount Titlis Engelberg Cliff Walk, Mount Titlis Glacier Cave, Mount Titlis 
- Day 10
Zurich
After breakfast, your tour wraps up, and you're left with memories from the journey.
