Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
You'll arrive in Paris this morning and settle into your hotel. After getting refreshed, a driving tour takes you around the city to see major landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe from different angles. The views shift as you drive through different neighborhoods, getting a sense of how the city is laid out. This evening, there's a welcome dinner at your hotel where you'll meet the group and get oriented.
- Start point
- 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA (Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 06:30)
- Meals
- Dinner (Parisian welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Driving tour of Paris
- Eiffel Tower viewing
- Arc de Triomphe viewing
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 2
Paris
Today is yours to spend however you'd like around Paris. If you want structure, there are optional activities like a Paris+ tour that includes stops at a French perfumery and a macaron tasting place, or you could do a River Seine cruise to see the city from the water. Later in the evening, you might wander up to Montmartre to see the Sacré-Cœur and local art scene, or catch a cabaret show if that appeals to you. Everything's optional so you set the pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Paris+ excursion: visit a renowned French Perfumery
- Paris+ excursion: macaron tasting at an authentic macaron shop
- Paris+ excursion: sightseeing cruise on the River Seine
- Evening in Montmartre optional excursion
- Captivating cabaret show
Landmarks Louvre Eiffel Tower Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris - Beaune - Jungfrau Region, Switzerland
After breakfast, you'll head out of Paris toward Burgundy and arrive in Beaune, a town known for its wines. You'll have time to walk around the local markets and do some wine tasting if you're interested. Following lunch, the journey continues southeast toward Switzerland through the Swiss Alps scenery. By evening you're in the Jungfrau Region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A group dinner brings everyone together to share what they've seen so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included group dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Beaune; wine capital of Burgundy
- Scenic mountain drive in Switzerland
- Scenic drive through Swiss Alps to Jungfrau Region
Landmarks Beaune Jungfrau Region 
- Day 4
Jungfrau Region
The Jungfrau Region is on the itinerary today with an optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, which is Europe's highest train station at 3,454 meters. The train ride itself is part of the experience as it winds up through the Alps. Once there, you'll walk around seeing snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, and the glaciers. The snow stays year-round at that elevation. Coming back down takes time too, so you'll have the afternoon free. A Swiss fondue dinner is optional in the evening if you want something local and hearty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station
- Optional fondue dinner
Landmarks Jungfraujoch 
- Day 5
Switzerland to St. Goar, Germany
You're crossing into Germany today, heading to the Rhine Valley. A riverboat cruise between St. Goar and Boppard gives you views of Gothic castles perched on hillsides, vineyards covering the slopes, and medieval towns built right along the water with tall cliffs rising behind everything. During the cruise, there's a stop at a local wine merchant where you'll do a tasting and might get to try eiswein, a special ice wine they make in this region. Back at the hotel, dinner is served and you can relax after the day's travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Rhine River from St. Goar to Boppard
- Wine tasting at a local wine merchant
Landmarks Rhine Valley St. Goar Boppard 
- Day 6
Germany to Amsterdam, Netherlands
After leaving Switzerland, you're heading into the Netherlands with a lunch stop partway. Once there, you'll visit the Riekermolen Windmill and learn how the Dutch traditionally make cheese and wooden clogs, which gives some context for what you see around the country. Then you get time to wander Amsterdam on your own, checking out neighborhoods and shops. Later, a canal cruise takes you through the waterways with their narrow buildings and arched bridges. The farewell group dinner happens at a local restaurant in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell group dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Visit the Riekermolen Windmill
- Learn about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made
- Cruise along Amsterdam's canals
- Farewell group dinner in Amsterdam
Landmarks Riekermolen Windmill Amsterdam 
- Day 7
Amsterdam to Bruges, Belgium to London
The coach takes you into Belgium to reach Bruges, a medieval city where the old architecture has been preserved really well. Cobblestone streets wind between historic churches and tall towers. You'll have free time to walk around, grab lunch wherever looks good, and find some last-minute souvenirs if you want them. The buildings and squares are something you won't see replicated elsewhere. After you've explored enough, it's time to board the coach for the final drive back to London to wrap up the tour.
- End point
- 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA (Greenwich train station, 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium
Landmarks Bruges 
