Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)
Optional Activities
- A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland - Drive through Dutch countryside to a century-old farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, taste distinct cheeses, see traditional wooden shoe craftsmanship, then take a private glass-roofed boat cruise through the historic canal ring (€38.00)
- Day 2
Cologne - Rhine Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Mannheim Viernheim)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Cologne
- View the Gothic Cathedral in Cologne
- Scenic Rhine River cruise to St. Goar
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine River 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley - Colmar - Lucerne Region
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Visit Colmar
Optional Activities
- Swiss Countryside & Carriages - Meet local farmers, tour a rural community by horse-drawn carriage, visit a working farm and enjoy local drinks and snacks (Fr.67.00)
Landmarks Colmar Lake Lucerne 
- Day 4
Lucerne
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Lucerne's Old Town
- Walk along Chapel Bridge
- Visit the Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise - Scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travel by railway and Cabrio cable car to 1900m with alpine scenery views (Fr.113.00)
- Swiss Dinner by the Lake - Delicious Swiss meal including famous Swiss cheese fondue at a typical local lakeside restaurant with terrace, includes two drinks (Fr.95.00)
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 5
Lucerne to Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LH Sirio Venice)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Tyrolean Evening - Lively evening of traditional entertainment with singers, dancers and musicians in national costume, includes folklore and fun with two drinks (€45.00)
Landmarks Grand Canal - Day 6
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LH Sirio Venice)
Included Activities
- Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
- Visit Doge's Palace
- View Basilica of St. Mark
- View Bridge of Sighs
- Visit glassblowing workshop - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Optional Activities
- Gondolas and the Grand Canal - Breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal with views of magnificent palazzi and Rialto Bridge, then glide on a gondola along narrow waterways (€70.00)
- Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks - Discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat with a delicious meal and selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for multi-colored houses (€72.00)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Basilica of St. Mark Bridge of Sighs Rialto Bridge Burano Island - Day 7
Venice to Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace, The Caesar Roma)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience - Dinner of Italian specialties with optional group activity
Landmarks Tuscan countryside - Day 8
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace, The Caesar Roma)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rome's main attractions
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
Optional Activities
- Roman Evening with Dinner - Relaxed evening in Rome with typical Italian cuisine, drinks and music, followed by a drive showing how Romans enjoy their city (€62.00)
Landmarks St. Peter's Basilica - Day 9
Rome to Bay of Naples
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradiso)
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome - Discover charming areas in Rome with a Local Specialist, wandering through historic narrow streets and beautiful squares to highlights like Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon (€33.00)
- Inside The Vatican & Colosseum - Skip-the-line tour of Vatican Museums with Local Specialist including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, plus time-saving VIP entrance to the Colosseum (€87.00)
- Amalfi Coast and Positano - Drive along the famous Amalfi Coast with a chance to visit the exclusive artists' paradise of Positano, magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast (€56.00)
Landmarks Abbey of Monte Cassino Amalfi Coast Positano - Day 10
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradiso)
Landmarks Sorrento - Day 11
Bay of Naples to Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Vespucci)
Optional Activities
- Discover Pompeii - Tour the excavations of the perfectly preserved Roman town engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79 with Local Specialist, offering a glimpse of everyday Roman life frozen for almost 2,000 years (€49.00)
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 12
Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Vespucci)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence's historic centre with Local Guide
- View Ponte Vecchio
- View Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- View Giotto's Bell Tower
- View the Baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo
- Demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft
- Demonstrations of 18-carat gold
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Tasting Tour - Explore Florence's cuisine with local specialist foodie through market tastings and visits to select shops and cafés, sampling traditional fare including lampredotto, Schiacciata, olive oils, cheeses, pane toscano, pastries, hams and salamis (€60.00, minimum 5 guests, maximum 20)
- Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills - Scenic drive to a family restaurant in the Tuscan countryside with welcome drink in historic courtyard, regional dishes made with traditional local ingredients, wines from Saraceni family vineyards, and live music and song (€65.00)
- Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia - Visit the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo collection to learn about the life and works of Michelangelo through expert commentary of Local Specialist (€47.00, subject to availability with reservations and entrance prepayments; 50% cancellation fee if cancelled)
Landmarks Ponte Vecchio Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 13
Florence - Pisa - Monaco - French Riviera
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)
Included Activities
- View the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View the Square of Miracles
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles Monaco 
- Day 14
French Riviera
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)
Optional Activities
- St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive - Travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to visit this renowned artists' paradise, then continue along the Riviera travelling on Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads with mesmerizing views (€29.00)
- St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal - Travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' paradise, continue along corniche roads with spectacular views to a local restaurant for a delicious meal including drinks (€83.00)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 15
French Riviera - Avignon - Beaune
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Greet Hotel Beaune)
Included Activities
- View the Palace of the Popes in Avignon
- View St. Bénezet Bridge
Landmarks Palace of the Popes St. Bénezet Bridge Beaune - Day 16
Beaune - Versailles - Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)
Optional Activities
- Versailles Palace And Gardens - Visit the Palace of Versailles with Local Specialist to see State apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors with impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors, plus free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens (€73.00, subject to availability with reservation and entrance pre-payments; 50% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours)
- Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations - Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the River Seine at night in the transformed 'City of Light', then drive through the city with Local Specialist to see fascinating sights (€38.00, may take place before sunset in summer)
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors 
- Day 17
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour with Travel Director
- View Arc de Triomphe
- View Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Montmartre Village And Artists' Square - Join Local Specialist to explore Montmartre's winding streets, unusual galleries and world famous Artist's Square once home to Toulouse Lautrec and Picasso, with time to browse and taste local cuisine (€37.00)
- French Culinary Discovery - Explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour with knowledgeable guide, sampling the city's finest bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries while meeting local vendors and artisans (€73.00, minimum 10 guests, maximum 20)
- Paris Fashion Tour - Experience Paris 'Mode' through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts with a chic Parisian Fashion Expert, including Palais Royal and glass tunnels with typical Parisian shops, plus Galerie Vivienne (€68.00, minimum 10 guests, maximum 20)
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner - Dinner and cabaret at the world-famous Moulin Rouge with wine and champagne, featuring 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1000 costumes (€165.00)
- Montparnasse and Latin Quarter - Ascend to the Panoramic Observation Deck on the fastest elevator in Europe for unbeatable views of Eiffel Tower and city monuments, plus highest rooftop terrace in Paris with 360-degree views, then stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter with sidewalk bistros and boutiques (€38.00)
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Artist's Square Sacre Coeur Basilica Palais Royal Galerie Vivienne Moulin Rouge Montparnasse Tower Latin Quarter Eiffel Tower - Day 18
Depart Paris
