Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in the elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Hyde Park Knightsbridge - Day 2
London to Paris
London to Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Paris)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London to Paris via Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Paris
Optional Activities
- See the Eiffel Tower
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Explore the Louvre
- Walk along the banks of the River Seine
- Visit Place de la Concorde
- Explore the Champs-Élysées
- See the Arc de Triomphe
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre River Seine Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 3
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Paris including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Relax at a sidewalk bistro
- Browse boutiques in the Marais
- Stroll through the Tuileries Gardens
- Visit the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory of Samothrace
- Explore the Left Bank
- Optional Experience at a Paris cabaret with live music and sumptuous dinner
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Place de la Concorde Louvre Tuileries Gardens Marais Left Bank - Day 4
Paris to Bordeaux
Paris to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Gare St Jean, Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Loire Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Château de Chenonceau, the 'Ladies' Château' spanning the River Cher
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau Loire Valley River Cher 
- Day 5
Bordeaux to San Sebastián
Bordeaux to San Sebastián- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Evening of pintxos, dining with locals in the Basque tradition, featuring a wide variety of finger food delicacies with regional flavors, flair and presentation, including local Txakoli wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux's 18th-century architecture with Local Expert including quaysides, Grand Théâtre, Triangle d'Or, and Esplanade des Quinconces
- Guided walking tour of San Sebastián's Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitución with Local Expert
- Progressive dinner of pintxos with locals in San Sebastián Old Town in small groups, including Txakoli wine
Landmarks Grand Théâtre Esplanade des Quinconces Triangle d'Or San Sebastián Old Town Plaza de la Constitución - Day 6
San Sebastián to Madrid
San Sebastián to Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid)
Optional Activities
- Evening drive through Madrid viewing the city lit up, grand avenues and spectacular fountains
Landmarks Sierra de Guadarrama 
- Day 7
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Madrid's Old Town with Local Expert including Paseo de la Castellana and Plaza de Cibeles fountain
- Guided tour through historic neighborhoods and Old Quarter with Local Expert exploring the origins and early development of Madrid
- Visit to Reina Sofía Museum with an art historian to see Picasso's Guernica
Optional Activities
- Neighborhood walking tour to discuss social equity empowerment and learn about the history of women's movements in Spain
Landmarks Plaza de Cibeles Paseo de la Castellana Reina Sofía Museum Madrid Old Quarter - Day 8
Madrid to Barcelona
Madrid to Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona)
Optional Activities
- Try delicious local Catalan cuisine in the evening
- View the city from the heights of Montjuïc at night
Landmarks Montjuïc 
- Day 9
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of the Gothic Quarter with Local Expert including the cathedral, Roman gate, narrow lanes, and old squares
- Tour of the Ramblas and Passeig de Gràcia
- Visit to Gaudí's Sagrada Família in the Eixample district
Landmarks Gothic Quarter Sagrada Família Ramblas Passeig de Gràcia Eixample - Day 10
Barcelona to Nice
Barcelona to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollinaire, Nice)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais
Landmarks Bay of Angels Promenade des Anglais 
- Day 11
Nice to Monaco
Nice to Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollinaire, Nice)
Included Activities
- Drive along part of Monaco's Grand Prix circuit
- Wander the old town with Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and yacht-filled harbor
Optional Activities
- Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco featuring grand aquariums of Mediterranean and tropical seas, and insights into scientific research in polar environments
- Visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and the 19th-century Monaco Cathedral, final resting place of Princess Grace
Landmarks Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Royal Palace of Monaco Monaco Cathedral Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - Day 12
Nice to Pisa to Florence
Nice to Pisa to Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columbus Urban Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa and Square of Miracles with Local Expert
- View of 11th-century cathedral and baptistery in Pisa, decorated with mosaics and marble
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery Tuscany 
- Day 13
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columbus Urban Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided walk to marble-clad cathedral and baptistery with Local Expert, viewing Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, viewing Renaissance masterpieces and statues including Neptune and David at the Palazzo Vecchio
Optional Activities
- Shop or continue exploring the city
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio - Day 14
Florence to Rome
Florence to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Toast your Mediterranean journey with delicious Italian cuisine and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram)
Landmarks Chianti Hills Umbria Apennine Mountains 
- Day 15
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram)
Included Activities
- Guided introduction to Vatican City and Rome with Local Expert
- Visit to Vatican Museums with priceless papal treasures
- Visit to Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's ceiling
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's 'Pieta' and Bernini's Papal Altar
Optional Activities
- Shop in trendy boutiques
- Relax at a sidewalk café
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 16
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to Pompeii, frozen in time by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD
- Browse boutiques on Via del Corso
- Browse boutiques on Via Nazionale
- Browse elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps
Landmarks Pompeii Via del Corso Via Nazionale Spanish Steps - Day 17
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
