Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)
Optional Activities
- A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland - Drive through Dutch countryside to visit a century-old Gouda cheese farm with traditional cheese-making demonstration and tasting, see handcrafted wooden shoes, and enjoy a private glass-roofed boat cruise through the historic canal ring (€38.00)
- Day 2
Amsterdam - Cologne - Rhine Valley
Amsterdam - Cologne - Rhine Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Mannheim Viernheim)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Cologne including view of the Gothic Cathedral
- Scenic Rhine River cruise to St. Goar
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine River St. Goar 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley - Colmar - Lucerne Region
Rhine Valley - Colmar - Lucerne Region- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Colmar with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Swiss Countryside & Carriages - Meet local farmers, tour a typical rural community by horse-drawn carriage, and enjoy local drinks and snacks at a working farm (Fr.67.00)
Landmarks Colmar Lake Lucerne 
- Day 4
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Lucerne Old Town with Travel Director
- View 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 (6300ft) for stunning Alpine scenery (Fr.113.00)
- Swiss Dinner by the Lake - Swiss cheese fondue dinner at a lakeside restaurant with well-placed terrace, includes two drinks (Fr.95.00)
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 5
Lucerne - Venice
Lucerne - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LH Sirio Venice)
Optional Activities
- Gondolas and the Grand Canal - Breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal to admire palazzi and catch glimpses of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, followed by a gondola ride along narrow waterways (€70.00)
- Traditional Tyrolean Evening - Lively entertainment with singers, dancers and musicians in national costume performing folklore and fun, includes two drinks (€45.00)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Grand Canal Rialto Bridge - Day 6
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LH Sirio Venice)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View the Doge's Palace
- View the Basilica of St. Mark
- View the Bridge of Sighs
- Traditional glassblowing workshop visit
Optional Activities
- 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 its multi-colored houses (€72.00)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Basilica of St. Mark Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 7
Venice - Rome
Venice - Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace, The Caesar Roma)
Optional Activities
- Roman Evening with Dinner - Light-hearted evening with typical Italian cuisine, drinks and music, followed by a drive glimpsing how Romans enjoy their city (€62.00)
Landmarks Tuscan countryside - Day 8
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace, The Caesar Roma)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rome's main attractions with Local Guide
- View St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome - Discover charming areas with a Local Specialist, wandering through narrow streets and beautiful squares to highlights such as Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, plus hidden corners of the Eternal City (€33.00)
- Inside The Vatican & Colosseum - Skip-the-line tour of Vatican Museums with Local Specialist including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, plus VIP entrance to Colosseum with fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat (€87.00)
Landmarks St. Peter's Square Trevi Fountain Pantheon Colosseum - Day 9
Rome - Bay of Naples
Rome - Bay of Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradiso)
Optional Activities
- 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
Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradiso)
Landmarks Sorrento - Day 11
Sorrento - Florence
Sorrento - Florence- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Vespucci)
Optional Activities
- Discover Pompeii - Tour the excavations of Pompeii with a Local Specialist, exploring the perfectly preserved Roman town engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79, offering a glimpse of everyday Roman life frozen for nearly 2,000 years (€49.00)
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 12
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Vespucci)
Included Activities
- Guided 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
- Demonstration of Florentine leathercraft
- Demonstration of 18-carat gold work
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Tasting Tour - Explore Florence's cuisine through market tastings and visits to select shops and cafés, sampling traditional fare like lampredotto, schiacciata, olive oils, cheeses, pane toscano, pastries, hams and salamis. Minimum 5 guests, maximum 20 (€60.00)
- 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 ingredients from local markets, wines from Saraceni family vineyards, and live music (€65.00)
- Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia - Insight into Michelangelo's life and masterpiece David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Subject to availability and requires reservations and entrance prepayments. 50% cancellation fee if canceled (€47.00)
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
Florence - Pisa - Monaco - French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)
Included Activities
- View the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View Piazza dei Miracoli
- View the Baptistery
- View the Cathedral
- View the Camposanto
- Monaco Orientation
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Monaco 
- Day 14
French Riviera
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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to visit this renowned artists' paradise, then continue along the Riviera on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads for mesmerizing views (€29.00)
- St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal - Travel to the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul to visit this artists' paradise, continue along the Riviera on corniche roads with spectacular views, then dine at a local restaurant with drinks included (€83.00)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 15
French Riviera - Avignon - Beaune
French Riviera - Avignon - Beaune- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Greet Hotel Beaune)
Included Activities
- View the Palace of the Popes
- View St. Bénézet Bridge
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont d'Avignon (St. Bénézet Bridge) Beaune Côte d'Or vineyards - Day 16
Beaune - Versailles - Paris
Beaune - Versailles - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)
Optional Activities
- Versailles Palace and Gardens - Local Specialist guides you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Subject to availability and requires reservation and entrance pre-payments. 50% cancellation fee for cancellations within 24 hours (€73.00)
- Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations - Leisurely cruise along the River Seine to experience Paris at night, followed by a drive through the city with a Local Specialist to see fascinating sights. Summer trips may take place before sunset (€38.00)
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors 
- Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - Explore Montmartre's winding streets, unusual galleries and famous Artist's Square with a Local Specialist, once home to works of Toulouse Lautrec and Picasso. Browse, barter for original art and taste local cuisine (€37.00)
- French Culinary Discovery - Explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour with knowledgeable guide, sampling bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries while meeting local vendors and artisans. Minimum 10 guests, maximum 20 (€73.00)
- Paris Fashion Tour - Picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts with a chic Parisian Fashion Expert, strolling through Palais Royal and 'glass tunnels', plus Galerie Vivienne 19th-century covered passage. Minimum 10 guests, maximum 20 (€68.00)
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner - Dinner and cabaret including wine and champagne at the world-famous Moulin Rouge, featuring 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1000 costumes (€165.00)
- Montparnasse and Latin Quarter - Visit Panoramic Observation Deck at Montparnasse via Europe's fastest elevator for 360-degree views, then stroll through the medieval Latin Quarter maze of winding cobblestone alleyways with free time for sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares (€38.00)
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Sacre Coeur Basilica Artist's Square Montparnasse Tower Latin Quarter Palais Royal Galerie Vivienne - Day 18
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
