Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your Travel Director and board the high-speed Eurostar from London's St. Pancras Station, traveling through the Channel Tunnel to Brussels. After that, you'll drive to Amsterdam for a welcome reception cruise along the tree-lined canals through the Old City. Dinner with wine follows at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey from London to Brussels via Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Reception cruise along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals exploring the Old City
- Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
This morning you'll drive through the Rhine Valley, seeing quaint villages and hilltop castles while learning about the legend of the Lorelei Rock. Then you'll head to Heidelberg and visit Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert. You'll explore the red sandstone structure, check out the historic Apothecary Museum, and take in panoramic views of the city and Neckar Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott, Heidelberg)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley with stops at quaint villages and hilltop castles
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert including the Heidelberg Tun cellar and Apothecary Museum
- Panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley
Landmarks Rhine Valley Lorelei Rock Heidelberg Castle Neckar Valley 
- Day 3
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
You'll travel through the Black Forest foothills and Bavarian Alps, stopping to see the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein. After that, you'll cross into Austria and reach Innsbruck, where a Local Expert will guide you through architectural highlights including the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and 14th-century Old Town houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle viewpoints
- Guided tour of Innsbruck with Local Expert including Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Tyrolean Evening & Dinner with dancers in national costume, yodelling, and traditional entertainment with drinks included - EUR 67.00
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 the Italian border and journey through the Dolomites to Conegliano Veneto. Then you'll visit a local family winery to see how prosecco gets made and taste these sparkling wines. Later you'll continue to Venice for an evening dinner with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prosecco tasting at local family winery in Veneto), Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to local family winery in Veneto with prosecco production discovery and tasting
Optional Activities
- Gondolas and the Grand Canal scenic cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal with gondola ride - EUR 70.00
- Hidden Venice walk through lesser-known quarters with Local Expert - EUR 34.00
- Burano Excursion & Meal with private cruise to island of Burano, local specialties meal and wine included - EUR 72.00
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 5
Venice
During the morning, you'll watch glassblowing artisans at a traditional workshop as a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. You'll cruise to St. Mark's Square and see St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the day is free to wander around, or you can take an optional lagoon cruise to Burano for local food and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Included Activities
- Traditional glassblowing workshop visit with artisan demonstration
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Burano island for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 6
Venice to Rome
You'll travel through the Apennine Mountains into Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. In the afternoon, you'll have an exclusive private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes with the Rector to see Byzantine mosaics and Bernini's first sculpture. By evening, you'll enjoy a home-cooked dinner at the home of a Roman local.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with Roman local host experiencing authentic Italian hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Private visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes with Rector welcome
- View Byzantine mosaics (illuminated for evening visit) and Bernini's first sculpture
- Home-cooked dinner with Roman local host experiencing Italian hospitality
Optional Activities
- Piazzas & Fountains guided passeggiata through Rome visiting Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona - EUR 33.00
- Roman Dinner Party with delicious Roman cuisine, drinks, and Italian ambiance - EUR 62.00
- Guided Visit to the Colosseum with Local Expert, priority entrance, Arch of Constantine - EUR 53.00 (subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies)
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tiber River Basilica of Saint Praxedes Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Colosseum 
- Day 7
Rome
During your second night in Rome, you'll join a Local Expert for a tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel frescoes, then check out St. Peter's Basilica. After that, you'll cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum. The afternoon is free for personal exploration and leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums tour with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel frescoes viewing
- St. Peter's Basilica exploration
- Colosseum visit including exterior views
Optional Activities
- Piazzas & Fountains guided passeggiata through Rome visiting Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona - EUR 33.00
- Roman Dinner Party with delicious Roman cuisine, drinks, and Italian ambiance - EUR 62.00
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum River Tiber 
- Day 8
Rome to Florence
You'll drive to the Chianti Hills and Florence. A Local Expert will guide you through the Duomo and the Gates of Paradise baptistery, then to Piazza della Signoria with its fountains and statues. You have a leisurely afternoon for shopping or an optional visit to see Michelangelo's 'David' with an art historian. Dinner happens at an authentic local trattoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at local trattoria in Florence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Firenze, Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Duomo with view of Gates of Paradise baptistery
- Tour of Piazza della Signoria with Local Expert
- Dinner at local trattoria in Florence
Optional Activities
- Jewels of the Renaissance visit to Accademia Gallery with Local Guide, priority reserved entry to see Michelangelo's 'David' and other Renaissance masterpieces - EUR 47.00 (subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies)
Landmarks Chianti Hills Duomo (Florence Cathedral) Gates of Paradise (Baptistery) Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery 
- Day 9
Florence to Baveno, Italian Lakes
You'll head north past Milan to the Italian Lake District, where Alpine scenery mixes with subtropical vegetation. You'll have a relaxing afternoon at leisure, or you can take an optional cruise to Isola Bella to tour its palace and botanical gardens. For dinner, you'll choose from hand-picked local restaurants during a Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice from hand-picked local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno)
Optional Activities
- Isola Bella guided tour of privately owned palace with gardens - EUR 45.00
- Dine-Around Evening choosing from hand-picked local restaurants with unique cuisine and ambience
Landmarks Italian Lake District Isola Bella Borromean Islands - Day 10
Baveno to Lucerne
You'll cross the Swiss border and experience Mount Stanserhorn via a solar-powered open-top cable car to the summit as a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. You'll walk scenic paths spotting marmots and hear a conservation talk from a Swiss ranger about local wildlife and plants. Then you'll head to lakeside Lucerne with a free afternoon or optional Lake Lucerne cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn cable car ascent via solar-powered open-top car
- Scenic pathway walks with wildlife viewing opportunities
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
Optional Activities
- Lake Lucerne cruise with dramatic vistas and two drinks included - CHF 49.00
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lake Lucerne Alsace Black Forest 
- Day 11
Lucerne
You'll visit the Lion Monument carved into a limestone cliff, a memorial to Swiss Guards. You'll stroll across the Chapel Bridge and see the ornate Jesuit Church. With the day free, you can wander the traffic-free Old Town shopping for chocolate and watches, or take an optional horse-drawn carriage ride to meet local farmers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lion Monument memorial
- Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church viewing
Optional Activities
- Carriages & Countryside horse-drawn ride through rural community with local farmers, homemade drinks and snacks - CHF 67.00
- Swiss Evening fondue dinner with white wine and folklore show including flag throwing, yodelling, Alpenhorn blowing - CHF 99.00
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lucerne Old Town - Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
You'll journey through rural Alsace and Burgundy countryside, famous for vineyards, and arrive in Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, the Seine banks with romantic bridges, Place de la Concorde, and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to enjoy Paris, with optional visits to world-famous cabarets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Drive through Alsace and Burgundy wine regions
- Eiffel Tower viewing
- Banks of the Seine exploration
- Place de la Concorde and obelisk viewing
- Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe drive
Optional Activities
- Seine Cruise and Illuminations sightseeing boat tour with illuminated monuments and Eiffel Tower views - EUR 38.00
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner including wine, champagne, 60 dancers and entertainers - EUR 165.00
- Montmartre Village & Artists Square with Local Expert including funicular ride to Place du Tertre and Sacré-Coeur Basilica - EUR 37.00
- Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Cabaret with four-course dinner, wine, and Can-Can performance - EUR 139.00
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Montmartre Place du Tertre Sacré-Coeur Basilica 
- Day 13
Paris
You'll choose an Insight Choice experience: explore the car-free Montorgueil district with its schools, food stores, and landmarks, or join a local food lover discovering where Parisians live and sampling treats at patisseries and chocolatiers. By evening, you'll meet for dinner with wine at the historic restaurant La Coupole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (French cuisine and wine at historic restaurant La Coupole)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Choice of two activities: Montorgueil district exploration or Paris food lover walk with local specialty sampling
- Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole with wine
Optional Activities
- Seine Cruise and Illuminations sightseeing boat tour with illuminated monuments - EUR 38.00
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner including wine, champagne, 60 dancers - EUR 165.00
- Montmartre Village & Artists Square with funicular and Sacré-Coeur views - EUR 37.00
- Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Cabaret with four-course dinner and Can-Can - EUR 139.00
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole Restaurant - Day 14
Paris to Airport
You'll say goodbye to your traveling companions as your trip ends. Then you'll transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
