Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll start your 26-day European journey in Amsterdam by checking into your hotel. From there, head to a local farm where you can watch a traditional Dutch cheese and clog-making demonstration. Later, make your way to the fishing village of Volendam with time to grab lunch at your own pace, then see the classic Dutch scenery at Zaanse Schans. Back in Amsterdam this evening, you'll board a canal cruise that includes a two-course dinner onboard.
- Start point
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hotel in Amsterdam, 10:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Two-course dinner onboard Amsterdam canal cruise)
Included Activities
- Traditional Dutch cheese and clog-making demonstration
- Visit Volendam fishing village
- Visit Zaanse Schans
- Amsterdam canal cruise with two-course dinner
Landmarks Volendam Zaanse Schans 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This entire day is yours to explore Amsterdam however you'd like, whether by walking or renting a bike. The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are popular choices if you enjoy art, or you can check out the flower market and relax in one of the city's parks. The MOCO Museum has contemporary art if that interests you more. In the evening, there's an optional Diversely Dutch Dinner where you can try international dishes and taste some wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Diversely Dutch Dinner with two-course international dishes and wine tasting
Landmarks Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum MOCO Museum - Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
You'll travel by coach through scenic German countryside toward Berlin, arriving in the late afternoon. Once you get there, a walking tour takes you past the city's main sights. Dinner happens at a traditional German beer hall where you can try local food and get a feel for Berlin's atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a German beer hall)
Included Activities
- Berlin walking tour of top sights
- Dinner at German beer hall
Landmarks Berlin 
- Day 4
Berlin
Berlin is yours to explore freely today. You can see the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie on your own schedule. If you want a more structured approach, there's an optional Berlin+ excursion with your tour leader that covers the East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall Memorial, and Hackescher Markt, plus traditional currywurst and a visit to the Berlin TV Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Berlin+ excursion with tour leader including East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall Memorial, Hackescher Markt, currywurst tasting, and Berlin TV Tower visit
Landmarks Berlin Wall Brandenburg Gate Alexanderplatz Reichstag Checkpoint Charlie East Side Gallery Berlin Wall Memorial Hackescher Markt Berlin TV Tower - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
You'll leave Berlin heading toward Prague, stopping in Dresden along the way. There's free time in this carefully rebuilt German city to have lunch and try local bratwurst if you'd like. Then it's onward to Prague where a local guide takes you on a walking tour covering Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Dinner features authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Dresden
- Prague walking tour with local guide including Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
- Authentic Czech dinner
Landmarks Dresden Charles Bridge Old Town Square 
- Day 6
Prague
Today you have the freedom to uncover Prague at your own pace, exploring historic castles and picturesque bridges whenever you feel like it. If you prefer guided activities, the optional Prague+ tour includes a scenic river cruise with lunch and a guided tour of Prague Castle. Later in the evening, there's a chance to join a Traditional Czech Folk Evening with folk music and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Prague+ tour including scenic river cruise with lunch and guided Prague Castle tour
- Traditional Czech Folk Evening with folk music and dancing
Landmarks Prague Castle - Day 7
Bratislava to Vienna
You'll start the day in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, with an orientation tour of the old town followed by free time to explore on your own. After that, you'll continue to Vienna, Austria. A guided tour covers the UNESCO-listed city centre, the Golden Mile, the Imperial Castle, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Dinner is included, and later there's an optional classical music concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Viennese wine cellar)
Included Activities
- Bratislava orientation tour of old town
- Vienna guided tour including UNESCO city centre, Golden Mile, Imperial Castle, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Dinner in Viennese wine cellar
Optional Activities
- Classical music concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
Landmarks Bratislava St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Castle Schönbrunn Palace Orangery 
- Day 8
Vienna to Venice
You'll leave Vienna and travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia, where a guided walking tour shows you this fairytale capital with its charming bridges, hilltop castle, and beautiful mix of Baroque, Gothic, and medieval architecture. From there, you'll cross into Italy and head to Venice. You'll experience the floating city with its iconic canals, gondolas, and traditional crafts, with an optional 'Venice by Night' excursion available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ljubljana guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Venice by Night optional excursion
Landmarks Ljubljana Grand Canal - Day 9
Venice
You have a full free day to explore Venice on your own. You can discover the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, and the Grand Canal at your own pace. Alternatively, there's an optional trip to the colourful islands of Murano and Burano where you can watch Venetian lace-making and traditional glass-blowing. If you want to experience Venice from the water, you can also take an optional gondola ride through the waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Murano and Burano islands with Venetian lace-making and traditional glass-blowing demonstrations
- Gondola ride through Venice's waterways
Landmarks Rialto Bridge St. Mark's Square Murano Burano - Day 10
Venice to Rome
You'll travel through scenic Italian countryside toward Rome, arriving in the late afternoon. A local guide leads you on a walking tour to see the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum, and Colosseum. The day finishes with an included group dinner where you can relax after all that sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Rome)
Included Activities
- Rome guided walking tour including Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum, and Colosseum
- Dinner in Rome
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Pantheon Piazza Navona Roman Forum Colosseum 
- Day 11
Rome
Rome is yours to explore at your own pace today. You can continue discovering the city's historic attractions and ancient sights on your own schedule, or join the optional Eternal Rome excursion which covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum ruins, Vatican City, Vatican museums, galleries, and the Sistine Chapel. You have the flexibility to choose the full excursion or just focus on either the Colosseum and Roman Forum or Vatican attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Eternal Rome excursion including Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City, Vatican museums, galleries, and Sistine Chapel
- Colosseum & Roman Forum visit
- Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel visit
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Vatican City Sistine Chapel - Day 12
Rome
You have another free day in Rome to discover hidden gems and sights at whatever pace feels right. If you want to dig deeper, there's an optional excursion featuring Rome's hidden sites including the opulent Galleria Doria Pamphil. You can embrace the Italian tradition of 'dolce far niente' and take things slowly, perhaps ending the day with a relaxing dinner at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hidden Rome excursion including Galleria Doria Pamphil
Landmarks Galleria Doria Pamphil - Day 13
Rome to Tuscany
You'll leave Rome for Florence, Tuscany's capital. A local guide takes you through Florence's Renaissance heritage, showing you the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and a replica of Michelangelo's David. You'll also watch a leather-making demonstration at a local workshop. Before settling in at your accommodation in Montecatini Terme, there's an optional Taste of Tuscany experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Florence guided tour including Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Michelangelo's David
- Leather-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Taste of Tuscany experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Pisa - French Riviera
Your morning starts with a photo stop at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. You'll then travel through Italian countryside before crossing into the French Riviera. In the charming coastal town of Eze, you'll visit a perfume workshop. Later you'll reach Monaco for a guided tour of the Prince's Palace and famous Monte Carlo. The day ends with an orientation tour of Nice and free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Perfume workshop in Eze
- Monaco guided tour including Prince's Palace and Monte Carlo
- Nice orientation tour
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Eze Prince's Palace Monte Carlo 
- Day 15
Nice
This free day lets you enjoy the luxury of the French Riviera. Your tour leader gives you an orientation tour of Nice covering the iconic Promenade des Anglais, Avenue Jean Médecin, Fontaine du Soleil, and Jardin Albert 1. After that, you can explore at your own pace or join the optional Exquisite Nice tour which includes a guided Old Town visit, scenic views, and local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nice orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Exquisite Nice optional excursion with guided Old Town tour, scenic views, and local cuisine
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Avenue Jean Médecin Fontaine du Soleil Jardin Albert I - Day 16
South of France to Barcelona
You're headed to Barcelona with a stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic architecture and Van Gogh connections. Then you'll continue to Barcelona where a scenic driving tour shows you landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Las Ramblas. After checking in to your hotel, you'll gather for an included group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Visit Arles
- Barcelona scenic driving tour including La Sagrada Família and Las Ramblas
- Group dinner in Barcelona
Landmarks Arles Sagrada Família Las Ramblas 
- Day 17
Barcelona
Today is free for you to explore Barcelona on your own terms. You can wander through the streets taking in Gaudí's architectural creations like Park Güell and Casa Batlló, or stroll Las Ramblas with its market stalls and street performers. If you want a day trip, there's an optional Montserrat excursion to a mountain monastery. End your evening with Spanish tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Montserrat mountain monastery excursion
Landmarks Park Güell Casa Batlló Montserrat - Day 18
Barcelona
You have another free day to discover Barcelona. You could explore museums and art galleries in historic centres, shop at Europe's best destinations, visit Camp Nou (Barcelona FC's home), relax on the beaches, or sail along the coastline. Optionally, you can join the Highlights of Barcelona tour featuring the iconic Sagrada Família, or catch a Flamenco show with dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion featuring Sagrada Família
- Flamenco show and dinner excursion
Landmarks Camp Nou - Day 19
Barcelona to Avignon
You'll leave Barcelona and travel back into France. There's a stop in Sète, a coastal town on the French Mediterranean, then you'll see the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct from the first century AD. Continuing on, you'll reach Avignon, known as the 'City of Popes'. An orientation tour shows you the Papal Palace and other religious landmarks, followed by an included group dinner and free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Avignon)
Included Activities
- Visit Sète
- Visit Pont du Gard
- Avignon orientation tour including Papal Palace
- Group dinner in Avignon
Landmarks Sète Pont du Gard Papal Palace 
- Day 20
Avignon to Swiss Alps
You're traveling to Switzerland with a stopover in Geneva, home to the United Nations and Red Cross headquarters. You'll see spectacular views of Lake Geneva and have free time to grab lunch. From there, you'll continue to the Swiss Alps region admiring the mountain landscapes. You'll arrive in a Swiss mountain village, check into your hotel, enjoy a hearty Swiss dinner, and have time to explore the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Swiss dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Geneva with Lake Geneva views
- Swiss mountain scenery viewing
- Swiss dinner
Landmarks Lake Geneva 
- Day 21
Swiss Alps
You have a free day to enjoy the Swiss Alps however you'd like. There's an optional top-rated 'Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe' excursion offering year-round snow and views from the highest train station in Europe. Alternatively, you can venture into a local village to get a sense of Swiss life. In the evening, there's an optional Swiss fondue dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe excursion with train to highest train station in Europe
- Optional Swiss fondue dinner
Landmarks Jungfraujoch - Day 22
Swiss Alps to Bavaria
You'll take in final Alpine views before leaving Switzerland. A stop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital, gives you time to eat, shop for souvenirs, and see Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Then you'll continue to Munich, Bavaria's capital and home of Oktoberfest. An orientation tour of Munich is followed by a traditional German three-course dinner at a historic restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional German three-course dinner at a historic restaurant in Munich)
Included Activities
- Visit Vaduz with Vaduz Castle
- Munich orientation tour
- Traditional German three-course dinner in Munich
Landmarks Vaduz Vaduz Castle 
- Day 23
Bavaria to Rhine Valley
You're heading to Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley where you'll board a riverboat for a sightseeing cruise. From the water, you'll see green vineyards, towering cliffs, medieval towns, and Europe's most concentrated stretch of Gothic castles. There's a visit to a local wine merchant for an included wine tasting, and the day finishes with an included group dinner in the Rhine Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Rhine Valley)
Included Activities
- Rhine River sightseeing cruise
- German wine tasting at local wine merchant
- Group dinner in Rhine Valley
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 24
Rhine Valley to Paris
You'll leave Germany for France, stopping in Luxembourg, one of Europe's smallest countries, before continuing to Paris. Once you arrive, a driving tour shows you iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the restored Notre Dame Cathedral. The day ends with an included group dinner featuring French cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Paris)
Included Activities
- Visit Luxembourg
- Paris driving tour including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Group dinner in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame Cathedral 
- Day 25
Paris
You have the day to embrace Parisian delights. There's an optional Paris je t'aime tour with a River Seine cruise and panoramic views from Montparnasse Tower. Alternatively, you can explore on your own, ascending the Eiffel Tower, wandering the Louvre, visiting Versailles, or enjoying French food. In the evening, there's an optional excursion to romantic Montmartre with a local guide and optional cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Paris je t'aime tour with River Seine cruise and Montparnasse Tower views
- Montmartre exploration with local guide
- Optional cabaret show
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Louvre Palace of Versailles Montparnasse Tower Montmartre 
- Day 26
Paris to Amsterdam
As your 26-day tour across 14 countries comes to an end, you'll travel through the French countryside back to Amsterdam. There's a pause in Belgium where you can discover the medieval charm of Ghent on an orientation tour, plus free time for lunch. You'll arrive back in Amsterdam to complete your Ultimate European Adventure.
- End point
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hotel in Amsterdam, 18:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ghent orientation tour
Landmarks Ghent
