Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome to Venice
Leave Rome this morning and travel northeast toward Venice, passing through the Italian countryside where you'll see orchards, vineyards, and mountain views along the way. Once you arrive in Venice, the evening is yours to explore. You can wander around the city at your own pace, try local bars and restaurants, or book the optional evening excursion to see the famous canal attractions.
- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 07:30)
Included Activities
- Explore Venice, Italy's floating city
Optional Activities
- An Evening in Venice canal excursion
Landmarks Venice 
- Day 2
Venice to Munich
Head through the Alps into Germany by crossing the scenic Brenner Pass. Stop in Innsbruck for an orientation tour where a local guide shows you around this Austrian city with its dramatic mountain setting. From there, continue to Munich and do another orientation tour of the restored city center, then sit down for a traditional three-course Bavarian dinner at a historic restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional three-course Bavarian cuisine at a historic Munich restaurant)
Included Activities
- Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through Brenner Pass
- Visit the beautiful Austrian city of Innsbruck
- See the restored Munich city centre on an orientation tour
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
Landmarks Brenner Pass Innsbruck 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley
Start your day heading to the Rhine Valley's most scenic section and board a riverboat cruise through one of Europe's most concentrated areas for castles. As you cruise along, you'll take in vineyards, small towns, and cliffs rising up from the water. After the cruise wraps up, head to a local winery where you can sample wines. With some luck, they'll have eiswein (ice wine) available to try.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine River cruise through scenic section
- Wine sampling at local winery
Landmarks Rhine River Valley 
- Day 4
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam
Leave Germany for the Netherlands, driving through Dutch countryside. Stop at the famous Riekelmolen windmill for photos, then attend a cheese and clog-making presentation where you'll sample local cheese. After reaching Amsterdam, you have free time to check out the city before heading out on a twilight canal cruise past key landmarks. The day ends with dinner at a local restaurant included with your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- See the iconic Riekermolen windmill
- Enjoy a traditional cheese and clogs demonstration
- Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
Landmarks Riekermolen 
- Day 5
Amsterdam to Paris
Head from Amsterdam to Ghent, Belgium, a city known for its rich culture and well-preserved medieval architecture. An orientation tour covers the top attractions, then you'll have free time to walk around, find lunch, and try a traditional Belgian waffle if you'd like. Later, travel to Paris and take a driving tour that passes the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other iconic sights. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ghent; a medieval Belgian city
- See iconic landmarks on a driving tour of Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 6
Paris
Spend your day in Paris however you want. Walk through charming neighborhoods, try French food like escargot, or relax in a park. If you prefer a structured day, the optional Paris Like Locals excursion includes a macaron tasting, visit to a famous perfume shop, and time in the Latin Quarter. Later in the evening, you can optionally catch a cabaret show in Montmartre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Paris Like Locals full day excursion - explore top attractions, macaron tasting, parfumerie visit, Latin Quarter
- Evening cabaret show in Montmartre
Landmarks Latin Quarter Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris to Swiss Alps
Leave Paris and head to Burgundy, the famous French wine region. Stop in Beaune to visit the Hospices de Beaune with free time to grab lunch. Then continue on scenic roads toward Switzerland and into the Swiss Alps, where you'll spend the next two nights. This move takes you from busy cities to peaceful mountain settings with snowy peaks and blue lakes. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Burgundy; a stunning French winemaking region
- Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through the Swiss Alps
Landmarks Swiss Alps Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 8
Swiss Alps
You have a free day in the Swiss Alps. If you want, take the optional excursion up to Jungfraujoch via train or gondola for views from 'the top of Europe,' and the year-round snow makes for good photos. Or spend the day at your own pace exploring Alpine attractions and villages. For dinner, try Swiss fondue at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jungfraujoch excursion - train or gondola ride to 'the top of Europe' with panoramic views
Landmarks Jungfraujoch 
- Day 9
Swiss Alps to Tuscany
Travel from the Swiss Alps toward Italy, with a lunch stop at Lake Como. The lake is surrounded by villages including Laglio, a spot known for luxury homes. From there, continue to Tuscany, the region famous for wine, food, art, and architecture. You'll arrive in Montecatini Terme, a spa town where an optional evening excursion is available if you want to explore more of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the picturesque Lake Como
Optional Activities
- Montecatini Terme evening excursion
Landmarks Lake Como 
- Day 10
Tuscany to Rome
Start at the Leaning Tower of Pisa to get those classic photos. Then head to Florence, where the Renaissance began and where Michelangelo's 'David' is kept. You'll do a guided walking tour when you arrive, then have free time to check out the rest of the city. The optional Taste of Tuscany excursion offers family-style Tuscan food. After Florence, travel back to Rome where your tour started and finishes.
- End point
- Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Florence; the birthplace of the Renaissance
Optional Activities
- Taste of Tuscany optional excursion - authentic family-style Tuscan cuisine
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence 
