Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll land in Amsterdam and start getting to know the city right away. The canals and those colorful gabled houses you've probably seen in photos are all around you. If you're interested, there's a glass-topped canal cruise available this evening that gives you a nice introduction to how the city's laid out on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside)
Optional Activities
- Amsterdam Discovery And Canal Cruise - glass-roofed boat tour of historic canal ring, warehouses, merchant homes, houseboats and bridges with Local Specialist
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Boppard
Head east from Amsterdam through Germany's green countryside toward Cologne. You'll see the Gothic Cathedral there, then travel to Boppard for a Rhine river cruise. The whole ride down the valley shows you medieval castles, vineyards cut into hillsides, and small villages that look like they stepped out of storybooks. After arriving at your hotel, you'll have dinner with the rest of your group.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Achat Reilingen Walldorf)
Included Activities
- View the Gothic Cologne Cathedral
- River cruise down the Rhine from Boppard
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine Valley 
- Day 3
Black Forest to Lake Lucerne
Start with a drive through Germany's Black Forest, then cross the border into Switzerland. You'll stop at Schaffhausen to see the Rhine Falls, which is Europe's largest waterfall and worth the stop. Later you'll head to Lake Lucerne for the evening. There's an optional Swiss folklore show if you want to experience yodelling and alpine horn playing after settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Black Forest
- View the Rhine Falls
Optional Activities
- Swiss Folklore Evening And Dinner - Swiss cheese fondue dinner with folklore show including yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing, two drinks included
Landmarks Rhine Falls Black Forest 
- Day 4
Lucerne
Your Travel Director takes you through Lucerne's Old Town to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, which marks where Swiss Guards died during the French Revolution. You'll spend the full day here since Lucerne was an important stop on the old Grand Tour of Europe. Optional activities include mountain excursions with lake cruises and views from higher elevations if those interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Brunnen)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Old Town including Chapel Bridge
- View the Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise - cog-wheel train ascent to Mount Pilatus summit with exploration time and views, then cable-car descent with scenic lake cruise (may be operated in reverse on certain departures)
- Swiss Countryside & Carriages - countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages with local farmers, tour of typical rural community, farm visit with local drinks and snacks
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Mount Pilatus Lake Lucerne - Day 5
Lucerne to Paris
Head north through Basel and pass by Burgundy wine country on your way to Paris. You'll have the evening to start exploring on your own once you arrive. If you'd like, there's an optional scenic river cruise through the city or a drive past the major sights, but otherwise the evening is free for you to wander around and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)
Optional Activities
- Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations - leisurely cruise along the River Seine followed by a drive through Paris with stops at vantage points to photograph the city (may take place before sunset in summer)
Landmarks Burgundy Wine Region River Seine 
- Day 6
Paris
Your Travel Director leads a guided tour showing you the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and the Champs-Élysées. After that introduction wraps up, the afternoon is yours to do what you want. You could shop, head up to Montmartre, check out different neighborhoods, or hit some museums. In the evening there are optional activities like a cabaret show, exploring Montmartre more, or visiting the Montparnasse observation deck with a walk through the Latin Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with views of Arc de Triomphe
- View the Eiffel Tower
- View the Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Montmartre Village And Artists' Square - guided exploration of Montmartre's winding streets, unusual galleries and Artists' Square with Local Specialist, browse and purchase original art, taste local cuisine
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner - meet the Director and two cast members, four-course dinner with wine, world-famous Can-Can entertainment
- Montparnasse and Latin Quarter - fastest elevator in Europe to Panoramic Observation Deck with views of Eiffel Tower and city monuments, 360-degree views from Europe's highest rooftop terrace, stroll through medieval Latin Quarter with free time for sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica Artists' Square Montparnasse Tower Latin Quarter 
- Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your travel companions and head home as your trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
