Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Start point
- Paris, France (Paris)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local brasserie
Optional Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Visit Louvre Museum
- Visit Place de la Concorde
- Explore Champs Élysées
- Visit Arc de Triomphe
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Louvre Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde
Optional Activities
- Café crème at a pavement bistro
- Browse boutiques in the Marais
- Stroll through Tuileries Gardens
- Visit Louvre Museum
- Explore the Left Bank
- Paris cabaret experience with dazzling costumes, live music, and sumptuous dinner
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Champs Élysées Place de la Concorde Marais Tuileries Gardens Louvre Left Bank - Day 3
Paris - Loire Valley - Bordeaux
Paris - Loire Valley - Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Gare St. Jean, Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau Loire Valley - Day 4
Bordeaux - San Sebastián
Bordeaux - San Sebastián- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Progressive dinner with pintxos, dining with locals in the Basque tradition, including a wide variety of finger food delicacies with local Txakoli wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux's 18th-century architecture including quayside facades, Grand Théâtre, Triangle d'Or, and Esplanade des Quinconces
- Guided walking tour of San Sebastián Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion
- Progressive dinner with pintxos and local Txakoli wine dining with locals
Landmarks Grand Théâtre Esplanade des Quinconces Plaza de la Constitucion - Day 5
San Sebastián - Madrid
San Sebastián - Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid)
Optional Activities
- Evening drive along grand avenues and past spectacular fountains to see Madrid lit up
- Day 6
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Old Town along Paseo de la Castellana and past Plaza de Cibeles
- Exploration of Old Quarter tracing Madrid's origins and development from medieval citadel to Habsburg centre
- Visit Reina Sofía Museum with art historian to view Picasso's Guernica
Optional Activities
- Neighbourhood walking tour discussing social equity, empowerment, and history of women's movements in Spain
Landmarks Paseo de la Castellana Plaza de Cibeles Reina Sofía Museum - Day 7
Madrid to Barcelona
Madrid to Barcelona- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Expert covering Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample district, and Sagrada Família views
- Explore Barcelona's Modernista architecture and ongoing architectural development
Optional Activities
- Dining at local Catalan restaurants in the evening
- Visit to Montjuïc viewpoint to see city lights
Landmarks Sagrada Família Passeig de Gràcia Montjuïc - Day 8
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Gothic Quarter with Local Expert
- Visit Barcelona Cathedral
- Guided tour of Passeig de Gràcia and Eixample district showcasing Modernist architecture
- Visit Sagrada Familia
Landmarks Gothic Quarter Barcelona Cathedral Ramblas Passeig de Gràcia Eixample Sagrada Familia - Day 9
Barcelona - Nice
Barcelona - Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollinaire, Nice)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Promenade des Anglais
- Explore the atmosphere of Côte d'Azur
Landmarks Bay of Angels Promenade des Anglais - Day 10
Nice - Monaco
Nice - Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dining experience with seasonal dinner inspired by the Côte d'Azur, showcasing ingredients sourced from the region and authentic niçoises specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollinaire, Nice)
Included Activities
- Drive along Monaco's Grand Prix circuit
- Farm-to-Table dinner with seasonal Côte d'Azur-inspired cuisine and regional ingredients
Optional Activities
- Visit Oceanographic Museum of Monaco with grand aquariums of Mediterranean and tropical seas and polar research insights
- Visit Royal Palace of Monaco
- Visit 19th-century Monaco Cathedral
Landmarks Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Royal Palace of Monaco Monaco Cathedral - Day 11
Monaco - Pisa - Florence
Monaco - Pisa - Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columbus Urban Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa with Local Expert
- Visit 11th-century Pisa Cathedral
- Visit Pisa Baptistery
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery - Day 12
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columbus Urban Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Florence Cathedral
- Visit Florence Baptistery with Gates of Paradise
- Visit Piazza della Signoria with views of Renaissance masterpieces including Neptune and David statues at Palazzo Vecchio
Optional Activities
- Shop in Florence
- Continue exploring Florence
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio - Day 13
Florence - Rome
Florence - Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meal at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram, Radisson Blu GHR, Rome)
Included Activities
- Traditional meal at a local restaurant
Landmarks Chianti Umbria Apennine Mountains - Day 14
Rome
Rome- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram, Radisson Blu GHR, Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- View Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica to view the Pietà and Bernini's Papal Altar
- Experience St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Shopping in nearby boutiques
- Relaxing at cafés in Rome's piazzas
- Visit Capitoline Museums (alternative if Vatican Museums tickets unavailable)
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square Capitoline Museums Piazza di Spagna Trevi Fountain Villa Borghese - Day 15
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram, Radisson Blu GHR, Rome)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pompeii, frozen in time by Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD
- Shop at Via del Corso boutiques
- Shop at Via Nazionale boutiques
- Shop at designer stores near Spanish Steps
Landmarks Pompeii Via del Corso Via Nazionale Spanish Steps - Day 16
Rome - Venice
Rome - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in St. Mark's Square at sunset with cocktails and live ensemble serenade)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Arrival by boat to Venice
- Sunset cocktail with live ensemble music in Venice
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Venice
Landmarks Tuscany Bologna River Po Valley - Day 17
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit Doge's Palace
- See Bridge of Sighs
- Visit traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
Landmarks Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica - Day 18
Venice - Ljubljana
Venice - Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ljubljana with Local Expert
- Visit Prešeren Square
- See Triple Bridge
- Visit Baroque Franciscan Church
- Explore Ljubljanica River banks
Optional Activities
- Traditional wooden pletna boat ride across Lake Bled's turquoise glacial waters to island
Landmarks Prešeren Square Triple Bridge Franciscan Church Ljubljanica River Lake Bled - Day 19
Ljubljana - Vienna
Ljubljana - Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Landmarks Drava River Maribor Graz Styria - Day 20
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Drive around Ring Road with views of Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament
- Walking tour of Innere Stadt (first district) with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens
- Visit traditional Viennese café for coffee and Sachertorte
- Visit Capuchins Crypt, burial place of Habsburg dynasty
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building Innere Stadt Capuchins Crypt - Day 21
Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Visit Mirabell Palace formal gardens
- See Residence Square
- Visit Salzburg Fortress
- Visit Salzburg Cathedral
- Visit Mozart's Birthplace on Getreidegasse
- See Golden Roof in Innsbruck
- See Imperial Palace in Innsbruck
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Eagle's Nest
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Monastery Mirabell Palace Residence Square Salzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Getreidegasse Golden Roof Innsbruck Imperial Palace Eagle's Nest - Day 22
Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lucerne
Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose from a selection of restaurants to hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Visit Vaduz Castle
- Visit Lion Monument in Lucerne
Landmarks Vaduz Castle Lucerne Lion Monument - Day 23
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn experience on solar-powered open-top cable car to summit
- Scenic pathways and wildlife spotting on Mount Stanserhorn
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- Visit Chapel Bridge
- Visit Jesuit Church
Optional Activities
- Shop for fine watches
- Shop for delectable chocolates
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Alsace Black Forest Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church - Day 24
Lucerne - Rhine Valley - Königswinter
Lucerne - Rhine Valley - Königswinter- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim, Königswinter)
Included Activities
- Scenic Rhine cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar past Lorelei Rock with local wine
Landmarks Rhine Valley Lorelei Rock Boppard Sankt Goar - Day 25
Königswinter - Amsterdam
Königswinter - Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner served on board canal cruise celebrating the finale of the journey with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollo, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Evening canal cruise through UNESCO-listed Amsterdam canal district
- Dinner served on board during canal cruise
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal District - Day 26
Amsterdam - London
Amsterdam - London- End point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (London)
- Meals
- Breakfast
