Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your Travel Director at 07:00 and head to St. Pancras Station to catch the high-speed Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel. After arriving in Amsterdam, there's a Welcome Reception at 17:00 where you'll get to know your fellow travelers while cruising through the tree-lined canals of the Old City. Dinner and wine finish off the evening at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with wine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London to Amsterdam via Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Reception with canal cruise through Old City
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This day is yours to spend however you'd like in Amsterdam. At 17:00, your Travel Director hosts a Welcome Reception, and you'll cruise the quaint, tree-lined canals to see the heart of the Old City while mingling with other travelers. You'll end with dinner and wine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with wine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception with canal cruise through Old City
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
You'll travel through the scenic Rhine Valley, passing small villages and hilltop castles. Along the way, you'll learn about the legendary Loreley Rock from your Local Expert guide. Following the Neckar River brings you to Heidelberg, where you'll tour Heidelberg Castle with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
Landmarks Loreley Rock Heidelberg Castle 
- Day 4
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
The route heads through the northern Black Forest toward the rolling Bavarian Alps. You'll stop to see Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle, the royal castles rumored to inspire Disney's castle design. After crossing into Austria, you arrive in Innsbruck for a tour of the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and 14th-century houses in the Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Innsbruck architectural highlights including Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Stop to view Hohenschwangau Castle
- Stop to view King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) 
- Day 5
Innsbruck to Venice
After crossing the Italian border, you'll journey through the Dolomites and stop in Conegliano Veneto at a local family winery to taste prosecco and learn how to make a proper Bellini. From there, you'll continue to Venice for dinner with wine in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Visit to local family winery in Conegliano Veneto with prosecco tasting and Bellini-making demonstration
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 6
Venice
Start your morning watching skilled glassblowers at a traditional arts centre. A private cruise takes you to St. Mark's Square where you'll see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the day is free to wander at your leisure, or you can take an optional cruise to the island of Burano for local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional glassblowing arts centre
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- Visit to Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to island of Burano for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano Island - Day 7
Venice to Rome
You'll head into the Apennine Mountains and travel through peaceful Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. During your journey, you'll experience authentic Italian hospitality as a Roman local invites you to their home for a home-cooked meal. Breakfast and dinner with wine are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at local Roman home)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked meal at local Roman home with Italian hospitality experience
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria 
- Day 8
Rome
A Local Expert leads a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with VIP fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase. You'll also check out St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. After crossing the River Tiber, you'll see the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, then have the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel visit with VIP fast-track entry
- Behind-the-scenes access to Bramante Staircase
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit to Colosseum
- Visit to Roman Forum
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Bramante Staircase St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum Roman Forum - Day 9
Rome to Florence
Traveling through the Chianti Hills brings you to Florence, where a Local Expert guides you to the Duomo and the Gates of Paradise on the baptistery. You'll walk through Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city, with its fountains and statues. The afternoon is leisurely for shopping or exploring. Optionally, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David with an art historian. Dinner at a local trattoria wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic meal at local trattoria in the heart of Florence)
Included Activities
- Local Expert guidance to Duomo
- Visit to Baptistery with Gates of Paradise
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- Visit to area around Santa Croce Basilica
Optional Activities
- Shopping for gold and leather goods in Florence
- Visit to Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Florence Duomo Baptistery of Florence Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery - Day 10
Florence to Italian Lake District
You'll travel north past Milan toward the Italian Lake District, where Alpine scenery meets subtropical vegetation. The afternoon is yours to relax at this popular resort by the beautiful lake. There's an optional cruise to Isola Bella for a guided tour of the palace and Botanical Gardens. You'll choose from hand-picked local restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine - choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella with guided tour of palace and Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Isola Bella - Day 11
Italian Lake District to Lucerne
In the morning, you'll cross the Swiss border and take a scenic cable car journey to the summit of Mount Pilatus. The pristine mountain air and Alpine views are worth the ride. Continuing to lakeside Lucerne, you'll have the afternoon free to spend as you like. An optional cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic mountain vistas is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic cable car journey to summit of Mount Pilatus
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Lake Lucerne 
- Day 12
Lucerne
You'll visit the Lion Monument, carved into limestone to honor Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. From there, stroll across the Chapel Bridge and see the ornate Jesuit Church. With the day free, there's time for shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town. An optional horse-drawn carriage ride into the countryside to meet local farmers is available. Dinner at a hand-picked local restaurant finishes your evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine - choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lion Monument
- Visit to Chapel Bridge
- Visit to Jesuit Church
Optional Activities
- Shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in traffic-free Old Town
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in countryside with local farmers
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche) Lucerne Old Town - Day 13
Lucerne to Paris
You'll journey through storybook scenery with forests and imposing mountain ranges topped by famous snowy peaks. Continuing through the Alsace region brings you to Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the banks of the Seine with romantic bridges, Place de la Concorde with its obelisk, and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to explore, with optional world-famous cabaret shows available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Paris highlights including Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Seine, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit to world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre River Seine Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 14
Paris
Your day starts with an Insight Choice: either explore Paris like a true Parisian by shopping in quaint boutiques for fashion, perfume, and cosmetics with your Local Expert, or join a foodie Local Expert to discover where Parisians really go, checking out small shops and sampling local treats. In the evening, you'll celebrate with dinner in the Latin Quarter at a typical Old Paris style bistro serving home-style cooking with local ingredients and French wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at typical Old Paris style bistro with home-style cooking using local ingredients, accompanied by delicious French wines)
Optional Activities
- Shopping in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian for fashion, perfume, or cosmetics with Local Expert
- Foodie tour with Local Expert exploring areas where Parisians live, sampling local treats and delicacies
Landmarks Latin Quarter - Day 15
Paris to London
It's time to bid farewell to your traveling companions. In the morning, you'll board the high-speed Eurostar train for your journey back to London. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Amba Hotel Marble Arch where your trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
Landmarks Amba Hotel Marble Arch
