Itinerary
- Day 1
London
After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is open for you to wander around London at your own pace. You might take a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park, browse shops in Knightsbridge, or stroll down to the Thames to see Tower Bridge and the Tower of London up close.
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit the Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Hyde Park Knightsbridge 
- Day 2
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director at 07:00 and head to St. Pancras Station to board the high-speed Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Amsterdam. That evening, there's a Welcome Reception followed by a canal cruise where you'll pass elegant 16th and 17th-century merchant houses, churches, and the iconic Skinny Bridge. The day wraps up with Welcome Dinner at Humphrey's Restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner of modern European cuisine at Humphrey's Restaurant, a trendy eatery located in the heart of the city and surrounded by 17th century homes)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London to Amsterdam via Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Reception in Amsterdam
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways
- Welcome Dinner at Humphrey's Restaurant with modern European cuisine
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) Humphrey's Restaurant - Day 3
Amsterdam to Würzburg
You'll drive through the Rhine Valley heading to Würzburg, where the impressive Marienburg Fortress and the baroque palace of the Prince Bishops come into view. A Local Expert will guide you through the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, pointing out the intricate decorations and lavish staterooms throughout the building.
Included Activities
- Visit Würzburg Residenz UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- View Marienburg Fortress from the Alte Mainbrücke
Landmarks Würzburg Residenz Marienburg Fortress Alte Mainbrücke 
- Day 4
Würzburg to Prague
In the morning, head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. After that, continue east toward the Czech border, passing through Pilsen known for its beer, before arriving in Prague. The evening is free, so you might consider an optional river cruise through the heart of the city.
Included Activities
- Explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague in the evening
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen 
- Day 5
Prague
You have Insight Choice today in Prague. Either visit Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, or walk through the Jewish Quarter with a Local Expert to learn about Jewish history and traditions while tasting traditional Czech pastry called Trdelník. After that, free time lets you explore the city's antique stores and Bohemian crystal shops. An optional evening in the Czech countryside is available if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Walk through Prague Castle courtyards and visit St. Vitus Cathedral with Local Expert
- Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with Local Expert and taste Trdelník (traditional Czech pastry)
Optional Activities
- Evening experience in the Czech countryside
- Visit antique stores
- Shop for Bohemian crystal
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Jewish Quarter, Prague 
- Day 6
Prague to Budapest
Travel through Bohemia's forested countryside heading into Hungary, following the Danube River as you make your way to Budapest. By evening, you'll join a Local Expert for a scenic dinner cruise along the Danube, taking in the city's night-time views. Budapest's position on the Danube has earned it the nickname 'Pearl of the Danube' for good reason.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic dinner cruise along the Danube with evening city views)
Included Activities
- Scenic dinner cruise along the Danube with Local Expert and city night views
Landmarks Danube River - Day 7
Budapest to Vienna
Your orientation tour starts along the grand Andrássy Avenue and continues to Heroes' Square. You'll stroll through the alleys of Buda's Old Town and see the Fisherman's Bastion for sweeping views of the city. From Gellért Hill, you can take in the Liberty Statue and Citadella overlooking Budapest, plus panoramic sights of the Danube, Chain Bridge, and Elizabeth Bridge. The route continues past the Turul Monument toward the Austrian border and Vienna.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour along Andrássy Avenue to Heroes' Square with Local Expert
- Stroll through Old Town of Buda alleys with Local Expert
- View from Fisherman's Bastion with Local Expert
- Visit Gellért Hill to see Liberty Statue and Citadella
Landmarks Andrássy Avenue Heroes' Square Fisherman's Bastion Gellért Hill Liberty Statue Citadella Chain Bridge Elizabeth Bridge Turul Monument - Day 8
Vienna
In the morning, there's an option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Later, your Local Expert will walk you through Innere Stadt, Vienna's historic first district, followed by a drive around the famous Ring Road with views of the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament building. Insight Choice lets you either visit a traditional Viennese café for coffee and sachertorte, or take a Viennese Waltz dance lesson with Mozart.
- Meals
- Lunch (Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte)
Included Activities
- Walk through Innere Stadt with Local Expert
- Drive around Ring Road viewing Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens
- Visit traditional Viennese café for coffee and sachertorte
- Viennese Waltz dance lesson to Mozart
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Innere Stadt Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building, Vienna - Day 9
Vienna to Venice
You'll travel through quiet villages and Styria's forested mountains into the Carinthian Lake District. The route passes Europe's warmest lake, the Wörthersee, then crosses into Italy near Tarvisio. Following mountain valleys and cascading streams down to the Veneto Plain, you arrive in Venice by private boat. Later comes a stroll past La Fenice Opera House for a magical Venetian dinner with seasonal cuisine and wine. The evening finishes with cocktails at Café Florian at twilight in St. Mark's Square.
- Meals
- Dinner (Venetian Celebration Dinner with wine at La Fenice, featuring traditional Venetian dishes enriched with seasonal produce), Dinner (Cocktails at Café Florian at twilight while serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians)
Included Activities
- Private boat transfer to Venice hotel
- Venetian Celebration Dinner with wine at La Fenice restaurant with traditional Venetian dishes
- Cocktails and serenade at Café Florian in St. Mark's Square
Landmarks Wörthersee La Fenice Opera House Café Florian St. Mark's Square 
- Day 10
Venice
Explore Venice in the morning, seeing the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace on St. Mark's Square, connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. You'll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to watch traditional glassblowers at a historic arts centre, supporting a 15th-century craft still practiced today. The rest of the day is free to shop in small arcades or wander through Venice on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mark's Square to see Campanile and Doge's Palace with Travel Director
- View Bridge of Sighs from St. Mark's Square
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Witness traditional glassblowing at a historic arts centre
Optional Activities
- Shop in small arcades
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Campanile of St. Mark Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 11
Venice to Rome
Head into the Apennine Mountains toward Tuscany's peaceful landscapes. You'll meet a Local Host for a guided tour through Niccolò Machiavelli's Renaissance home, including a special private opening of his office where he wrote 'The Prince'. The Italian garden offers Florence Cathedral views, and you'll tour the historic cellar with its secret underground tunnel to Italy's oldest restaurant. Wine tasting from surrounding vineyards and local Tuscan fare round out the visit before continuing to Rome.
- Meals
- Lunch (Wine tasting of locally made wines and Tuscan fare samples in the underground cellar of Machiavelli's home)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Niccolò Machiavelli's house with Local Host
- Private opening of Machiavelli's office where 'The Prince' was written
- View Italian garden and Florence Cathedral from the grounds
- Wine tasting from vineyard and Tuscan fare samples in the historic cellar
Landmarks Niccolò Machiavelli House Florence Cathedral - Day 12
Rome
With your Local Expert, you'll visit the Vatican Museums with special priority entry to skip the crowds and see the Bramante Staircase, normally off-limits to visitors. Next comes Michelangelo's famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. You'll tour the cavernous St. Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's Pietà and the splendid dome. After crossing the Tiber, you'll stand outside the iconic Colosseum and imagine the days of the gladiators. The afternoon gives you leisure time.
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums with priority entry and special access to Bramante Staircase with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's famous ceiling
- St. Peter's Basilica tour including Michelangelo's Pietà and the dome
- Visit the Colosseum exterior
Landmarks Vatican Museums Bramante Staircase Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Pietà Colosseum - Day 13
Rome to Florence
Meet Chef Lorenzo at his family farm in Umbria for an authentic culinary experience. You'll learn about 'black diamonds' (truffles) on a truffle hunting walk and tasting session. After that comes an aromatic lunch prepared with the truffles you've found. Then you'll continue on to your hotel in Florence.
- Meals
- Lunch (Aromatic lunch with Chef Lorenzo featuring truffles discovered during the hunting walk and prepared with local Tuscan specialities)
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting walk and tasting with Chef Lorenzo at his Umbrian family farm
- Aromatic lunch featuring truffles
- Day 14
Florence
Begin the morning with your Local Expert viewing Florence's multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower, and baptistery with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. You'll visit Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city, and its open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Next is the area around Santa Croce Basilica, known for luxury goods. In the afternoon, free time lets you explore the Renaissance capital, or consider a trip to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower.
Included Activities
- View Florence Cathedral with multi-coloured marble, bell tower, and baptistery with Local Expert
- View Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise on the baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria and its open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces
- See area around Santa Croce Basilica with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Visit Pisa and see the Leaning Tower
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Giotto's Campanile Baptistery of Florence Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 15
Florence to Lucerne
Head north toward the Italian Lake District via Lake Lugano, then continue into the heart of the Swiss Alps. You'll pass through the Saint Gotthard Tunnel, one of the longest road tunnels in the world, alongside towering mountains and rushing torrents. From there, it's down to scenic Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival in Lucerne with your Travel Director, you'll see the town's proud Lion Monument carved into limestone and dedicated to Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI, then stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and view the baroque Jesuit Church.
Included Activities
- Journey through Saint Gotthard Tunnel (one of the longest road tunnels in the world)
- Lion Monument orientation with Travel Director in Lucerne
- Stroll across Chapel Bridge
- View baroque Jesuit Church
Landmarks Lake Lugano Saint Gotthard Tunnel Lake Lucerne Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church - Day 16
Lucerne
In the morning, take a scenic journey by funicular railway and open-top cable car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Breathe in pristine mountain air and enjoy unrivalled views of snow-capped peaks, with visibility extending to Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany on clear days. Choose between walking scenic pathways to spot marmots and native animals, or joining a conservation talk with a Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora. Later, the day is free to shop for chocolate and Swiss watches in the Old Town, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to meet local farmers, or explore one of several fine restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with selection of fine restaurants to choose from, allowing you to hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience)
Included Activities
- Funicular railway and open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn summit
- Walk scenic pathways at Mount Stanserhorn to see marmots and native animals
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Conservation talk with Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- Dine-Around Evening with selection of fine restaurants
Optional Activities
- Shop for chocolate and Swiss watches in Old Town
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to meet local farmers
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Alsace Black Forest - Day 17
Lucerne to Paris
Journey through storybook scenery of forests and imposing mountain ranges crowned by snowy peaks. Continue through the Alsace region to arrive in Paris. You'll see the impressive Eiffel Tower, magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre's imposing facades. The Seine's romantic banks with its many bridges come next, along with the obelisk at Place de la Concorde and a drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to enjoy Paris's lively atmosphere, perhaps visiting one of the world-famous cabaret shows.
Included Activities
- See Eiffel Tower
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- See Louvre facades
- Discover Seine riverbanks and romantic bridges
- View obelisk at Place de la Concorde
- Drive along Champs Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 18
Paris
Your exploration of Paris starts with Insight Choice today. Either shop in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert for fashion, perfume, and cosmetics, or join an avid foodie to explore where Parisians shop daily, visiting patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers to sample local treats. In the evening, refined French cuisine awaits during your Celebration Dinner at iconic La Coupole restaurant, a place frequently visited by French entertainer Josephine Baker.
- Meals
- Lunch (Walk through the streets of Paris with an avid local foodie. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way), Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at iconic La Coupole restaurant, frequently visited by French entertainer Josephine Baker)
Included Activities
- Shop in quaint boutiques with Local Expert for fashion, perfume, and cosmetics
- Foodie walk through Paris visiting patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers with local guide
- Celebration Dinner with wine at La Coupole restaurant
Landmarks La Coupole - Day 19
Paris Departure
It's time to bid farewell to your travelling companions as your journey comes to an end. Transfers to Charles de Gaulle Airport depart at 08:00 and 11:00.
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
