Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director at 07:00 and then head to St. Pancras Station for the high-speed Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel. After arriving in Amsterdam, there's a Welcome Reception at 17:00 followed by a cruise along the tree-lined canals to see the Old City. You'll finish the evening with dinner and wine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at local restaurant in Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London via Channel Tunnel
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's Old City
- Welcome Reception with fellow travelers
- Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel 
- Day 2
Rhine Valley to Heidelberg
Drive through the Rhine Valley this morning, passing quaint villages and hilltop castles while learning about Loreley Rock's legend. From there, head to Heidelberg along the Neckar River and visit the red sandstone Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert who'll share the area's history.
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley with views of villages and castles
- Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
- Tour of castle including Heidelberg Tun (1591), Apothecary Museum, and panoramic views of Heidelberg and Neckar Valley
- Orientation of Heidelberg with Travel Director
Landmarks Rhine Valley Loreley Rock Heidelberg Castle Neckar River Neckar Valley 
- Day 3
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
Travel south toward the Bavarian Alps, skirting the Black Forest. Stop to view Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein castles before crossing into Austria. Once in Innsbruck, you'll tour the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and the medieval Old Town with its 14th-century houses.
Included Activities
- Drive through northern Black Forest and Bavarian Alps
- Views of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles
- Orientation of Innsbruck with Travel Director
- Tour of Imperial Palace
- Visit to Golden Roof
- Exploration of 14th-century Old Town houses and arcades
Landmarks Black Forest Bavarian Alps Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace Golden Roof 
- Day 4
Innsbruck to Venice
Cross into Italy and journey through the Dolomites to Conegliano Veneto, where you'll visit a local family winery to learn about prosecco production and sample sparkling wines. They'll show you how to make the perfect Bellini. Later, continue to Venice and have dinner with wine in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Prosecco tasting at local family winery in Veneto with wine and instruction on making a perfect Bellini), Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
Included Activities
- Drive through Dolomites
- Visit to local family winery in Veneto
- Prosecco tasting
- Learn to make a perfect Bellini
- Dinner with wine in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto - Day 5
Venice
Watch skilled glassblowers work at a traditional arts centre this morning. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs. Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own, or take an optional cruise to Burano to try local specialties and wine.
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional glass-blowing arts centre with demonstration of ancient glassblowing techniques
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica
- View of Doge's Palace
- View of Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to island of Burano with 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
Head into the Apennine Mountains and drive through Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River toward Rome. After arriving, you're invited to a Roman local's home for a traditional home-cooked dinner, giving you a real taste of Italian hospitality.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked Italian meal with Roman local host)
Included Activities
- Drive through Apennine Mountains
- Scenic journey through Tuscany and Umbria
- Home-cooked dinner with Roman local host
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria Tiber River 
- Day 7
Rome
Join a Local Expert for a priority tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase. Then check out St. Peter's Basilica before crossing the River Tiber to see the Colosseum. The afternoon is yours to use as you like.
Included Activities
- Private tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Fast-track entry to Vatican
- Behind-the-scenes access to Bramante Staircase
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- View of Colosseum (largest amphitheatre of Roman Empire)
- Orientation of Rome with Travel Director
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Bramante Staircase St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum River Tiber 
- Day 8
Rome to Florence
Drive to the Chianti Hills and Florence. Tour the Duomo and its baptistery, including the famous Gates of Paradise, then walk through Piazza della Signoria to see the fountains and Renaissance art at the city's political heart. After lunch, you'll have time to shop or visit an optional art gallery, then have dinner at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak) dinner)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti Hills
- Tour of Duomo with Local Expert
- Visit to baptistery with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria (political heart of Florence)
- Exploration of Santa Croce area known for luxury goods
- Dinner at local trattoria
Optional Activities
- Visit to Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
- Shopping for gold and leather
Landmarks Chianti Hills Duomo of Florence Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery 
- Day 9
Florence to Italian Lake District
Travel north past Milan through Lombardy to the Italian Lake District, where you'll find Alpine scenery mixed with subtropical vegetation. Take it easy during a leisurely afternoon at the resort. Optional activities include a cruise to Isola Bella to tour the palace and botanical gardens. For dinner, choose from several hand-picked local restaurants for a Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
Included Activities
- Drive through Lombardy past Milan
- Transfer to Italian Lake District resort
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella with guided tour of palace and botanical gardens
- Dine-Around Evening - choice of hand-picked local restaurants with unique cuisine and ambience
Landmarks Milan Italian Lake District Isola Bella - Day 10
Italian Lake District to Lucerne
Leave the Lake District and head into Switzerland. Ride a funicular railway and open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn's summit for Alpine air and views stretching toward Alsace and the Black Forest. Choose a scenic walk to spot marmots and native animals, or join a conservation talk with a Swiss ranger. The afternoon is free in lakeside Lucerne, with an optional Lake Lucerne cruise available.
Included Activities
- Funicular railway to Mount Stanserhorn
- Open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn summit
- Scenic alpine experience at Mount Stanserhorn
Optional Activities
- Walk along scenic pathways at Mount Stanserhorn to see native animals like marmots
- Conservation talk with Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Alsace Black Forest Lake Lucerne 
- Day 11
Lucerne
Start with the Lion Monument, a limestone carving honoring Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge to visit the ornate Jesuit Church. Spend the day exploring the traffic-free Old Town shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride into the countryside to meet local farmers.
Included Activities
- Visit to Lion Monument
- Walk across Chapel Bridge
- Visit to Jesuit Church
- Orientation of Lucerne with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in Old Town
- Horse-drawn carriage ride into countryside to meet local farmers
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Old Town Lucerne - Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
Travel through storybook scenery with forests and snow-capped mountains, then continue through Burgundy to Paris. See the city's iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre facades, Seine bridges, Place de la Concorde, and Champs Elysees leading to the Arc de Triomphe. Spend the evening as you like, perhaps catching a world-famous cabaret show.
Included Activities
- Drive through Alpine scenery
- Travel through Burgundy region
- Sightseeing tour of Paris highlights including Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre facades, River Seine and romantic bridges, Place de la Concorde obelisk, Champs Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit to world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Burgundy Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre River Seine Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 13
Paris
Choose your Insight Choice this morning: shop like a Parisian in quaint boutiques for fashion, perfume or cosmetics with a Local Expert, or join a foodie to explore neighborhood shops and sample local treats. After that, attend a Celebration Dinner at a traditional Old Paris-style bistro with home-style cooking and French wines.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner at typical Old Paris style bistro with home-style cooking using local ingredients and French wines)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner at typical Old Paris-style bistro with home-style cooking and French wines
Optional Activities
- Shopping in quaint boutiques with Local Expert for fashion, perfume or cosmetics
- Foodie walk through Paris neighborhoods exploring patisseries, boulangeries, chocolatiers and sampling local treats and delicacies
Landmarks Latin Quarter - Day 14
Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Your tour ends today as you say goodbye to your traveling companions. Transfers to Charles de Gaulle Airport are available at 08:00 and 11:00.
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
