Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into your hotel. After dropping your bags, head out into the city to get a feel for the place. Walk through different neighborhoods, check out royal sites if you're interested, stroll along the Thames, pop into museums, or grab a drink at a local pub. It's a good day to just wander around and start getting oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore London's royal heritage sites
- Stroll along the Thames
- Visit museums and galleries
- Experience local pub culture
Landmarks/POIs Thames - Day 2
London
This is your free day in London, so you can go at your own pace. The British Museum and London Dungeon are popular options, but there's plenty to find if you want to venture beyond the usual spots. Later, when evening comes around, Soho has good nightlife or you could head to Brick Lane for dinner and curry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit British Museum
- Visit London Dungeon
- Explore iconic London sights
- Dining in Soho
- Dining on Brick Lane
Landmarks/POIs British Museum London Dungeon Soho Brick Lane - Day 3
London to Paris
You'll leave London and travel south through Kent's countryside, heading toward Dover. From there, take the ferry across to Calais, then continue on to Paris. Once you arrive, start exploring the city from the artistic streets of Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower. There's a mix of grand history and modern energy to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
Optional Activities
- Explore Montmartre
- Visit Eiffel Tower
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Eiffel Tower Dover Calais - Day 4
Paris
In the morning, join your Travel Director for a city tour to see the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. After that, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore on your own. Wander through Montmartre's winding streets and Artist's Square, look at artwork, or shop for local items and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour including Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Explore Montmartre and Artist's Square
- Shop for artwork
- Dinner and cabaret performance
Landmarks/POIs Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Artist's Square (Place du Tertre) - Day 5
Paris to Lake Lucerne
Travel through the French countryside south toward Switzerland. By afternoon, you'll arrive at Lake Lucerne and get to see the heart of Switzerland with its history, culture, and dramatic landscapes spread out around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lake Lucerne - Day 6
Lucerne
Start with a morning orientation in Lucerne that includes the Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church. Then check out the Lion Monument, which was built to honor the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI. After that, you can shop for souvenirs or pick a choice experience like taking the cog-wheel railway up Mount Pilatus and doing a scenic lake cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning orientation including Chapel Bridge
- Morning orientation including Jesuit Church
- Visit Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping
- Choice Experience: Mount Pilatus cog-wheel railway ascent and scenic lake cruise
Landmarks/POIs Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lion Monument Mount Pilatus - Day 7
Lucerne to Florence
Travel south to Florence, which is full of Renaissance art and masterpieces. When you arrive, you'll have the evening to settle in. There's a group dinner with other travelers tonight, giving you a chance to meet people before you start exploring the city and the Tuscan countryside around it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Florence - Day 8
Florence to Rome
Spend time in Florence looking at the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, walking through Piazza della Signoria, seeing the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower, and shopping for Italian leather and jewelry if that interests you. There's also an optional guided tour focusing on Florence's Renaissance history. Later, head to Rome for an evening arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Explore Piazza della Signoria
- View Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower
- Shop for Italian leather goods and fine jewelry
- Choice Experience: Guided tour of Florence's Renaissance heritage
- Optional guided stroll through Rome's piazzas
- Sample local gelato
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Piazza della Signoria Duomo (Florence Cathedral) Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto) - Day 9
Rome
Your Local Guide will lead you through Rome's center and into Vatican City to see the historic and spiritual significance of the area. After that, you'll have free time to explore Rome on your own and find the ancient, religious, and Renaissance treasures scattered throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Vatican City
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Vatican City - Day 10
Rome to Venice
Travel to Venice and take a private launch to St. Mark's Square with views of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. You'll watch glassblowing artisans at work during this experience. Then you can add on an optional gondola or Grand Canal cruise to see the grand buildings, churches, and ornate bridges if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View St. Mark's Basilica
- View Doge's Palace
- Glassblowing workshop visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Optional Activities
- Gondola and Grand Canal cruise
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Grand Canal - Day 11
Venice to Innsbruck
Head through the Inn Valley to Innsbruck in Austrian Tyrol. Here you can see the impressive ski jump and the Golden Roof made from over 2,600 copper tiles. Browse the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store for gifts and souvenirs. In the evening, there's an optional traditional Tyrolean experience with entertainment and music if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View ski jump
- Visit Golden Roof
Optional Activities
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store
- Traditional Tyrolean evening
Landmarks/POIs Golden Roof Swarovski Crystal Worlds - Day 12
Innsbruck to Rhineland
Stop in Munich to see the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus. After that, continue on toward the Rhineland region where the next part of your journey begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Glockenspiel in Marienplatz
- Visit Hofbräuhaus
Landmarks/POIs Marienplatz Glockenspiel Hofbräuhaus - Day 13
Rhineland to Amsterdam
Board a river cruise down the Rhine with views of terraced vineyards and castles along the banks. The cruise takes you to Amsterdam, the Netherlands' capital. You can explore the canals, gabled houses, and squares at your own pace. There's also an optional choice experience on a glass-topped boat that winds through Amsterdam's historic canal ring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine river cruise past vineyards and castles
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: Glass-topped boat cruise through Amsterdam's historic canal ring
Landmarks/POIs Rhine River - Day 14
Amsterdam
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and the other travelers as your two-week European tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
