Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have the day to yourself. This evening, your Travel Director hosts a welcome dinner where you'll take a cruise through the tree-lined canals of the Old City, then head to a local restaurant for dinner and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam Old City
- Welcome Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Old City 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
You'll drive through the Rhine Valley today, seeing quaint villages and castles perched on hilltops. Along the way, you'll learn about the legend of the Lorelei Rock. Later you'll reach Heidelberg, where a Local Expert shows you around the impressive red sandstone castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott, Heidelberg)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
Landmarks Rhine Valley Lorelei Rock Heidelberg Castle - Day 3
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
Heading south through the Black Forest toward the Bavarian Alps, you'll stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disney's castle design. After crossing into Austria, you'll reach Innsbruck and explore the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and the charming 14th-century Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles
- Tour of Innsbruck including Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and Old Town
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace (Hofburg), Innsbruck Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), Innsbruck Innsbruck Old Town - Day 4
Innsbruck to Venice
You'll cross into Italy and travel through the Dolomites. You'll stop in Conegliano Veneto at a local family winery to learn about prosecco production and taste their sparkling wines. Later you'll head to Venice for the evening and have dinner with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to local family winery in Veneto with prosecco tasting
- Dinner with wine in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 5
Venice
This morning you'll see the ancient skill of glassblowing at a traditional workshop. Then you'll take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll have free time to explore, or you can take an optional cruise to Burano for local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional glassblowing workshop
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to island of Burano for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) Burano - Day 6
Venice to Rome
You'll travel through the Apennine Mountains and across Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Basilica of Saint Praxedes to see Byzantine mosaics and Bernini's first sculpture in an exclusive after-hours visit. Later, you'll have dinner at a Roman local's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal at local Roman host's home featuring traditional Italian cuisine and hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Private visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes with after-hours access and illuminated Byzantine mosaics
- Dinner at local Roman home experience
Landmarks Basilica of Saint Praxedes Tiber River 
- Day 7
Rome
During your two nights here, a Local Expert takes you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel frescoes. You'll then see St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches. After crossing the River Tiber, you'll visit the Colosseum. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- Tour of Sistine Chapel frescoes
- Exploration of St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit to Colosseum exterior
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum (Colosseo) River Tiber - Day 8
Rome to Florence
You'll drive to the Chianti Hills and Florence. A Local Expert guides you to the Duomo and its baptistery with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, then Piazza della Signoria filled with Renaissance art. The afternoon gives you time to shop for gold and leather. You can optionally join an art historian to see Michelangelo's David, then have dinner at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at a local trattoria in Florence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adler Cavalieri, Florence)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Duomo and baptistery with Gates of Paradise
- Tour of Piazza della Signoria with Local Expert
- Dinner at local trattoria in Florence
Optional Activities
- Visit to Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Chianti Hills Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Accademia Gallery 
- Day 9
Florence
You have the full day to yourself in Florence. You can check out the museums and galleries with famous artworks, or simply relax at one of the street cafes and soak up the atmosphere at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adler Cavalieri, Florence)
- Day 10
Lucerne
Early morning you'll cross into Switzerland. You'll visit the Lion Monument, a limestone memorial for the Swiss Guards, then walk across the historic Chapel Bridge and see the ornate Jesuit Church. The afternoon is yours to spend, or you can take an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lion Monument
- Stroll across Chapel Bridge
- View Jesuit Church
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche St. Leodegar) Lake Lucerne 
- Day 11
Lucerne
You'll ride a cable car up Mount Pilatus to take in mountain views and fresh Alpine air. Later you have time to shop for chocolate and Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town, or do optional activities like a horse-drawn carriage ride to meet local farmers. For dinner, you'll choose from hand-picked local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Cable car journey to Mount Pilatus summit
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in countryside to meet local farmers
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Lucerne Old Town - Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
You'll travel through the Alsace and Burgundy countryside, known for vineyards and wines, arriving in Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Seine with its bridges, view Place de la Concorde, and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to explore or catch a cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Paris - Republique.)
Included Activities
- Viewing of Eiffel Tower
- Stroll along Seine banks
- Visit to Place de la Concorde
- Drive along Champs Élysées
- View Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit to world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 13
Paris
Today you have an Insight Choice. You can either explore the Montorgueil district and local community life, or join a food lover to discover where Parisians shop and sample treats at patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers. In the evening you'll dine at the historic La Coupole with French cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at historic restaurant La Coupole featuring French cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Paris - Republique.)
Included Activities
- Dinner at La Coupole with French cuisine and wine
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Montorgueil district exploring community life
- Food lover's walking tour through Paris discovering local shops, patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers with local treat sampling
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole Restaurant - Day 14
Paris to London
In the morning you'll take a coach to Paris Gare du Nord for the high-speed Eurostar train to London. After you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel. You have the day free to walk in Hyde Park, shop in Knightsbridge, or stroll along the Thames toward Tower Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Paris Gare du Nord station
- High-speed Eurostar train to London
- Transfer to London hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk along Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shopping in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Paris Gare du Nord Station Hyde Park Knightsbridge River Thames Tower Bridge Tower of London - Day 15
London
Your journey ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
