Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your group in London and kick off your European adventure. You'll travel through the English countryside to see the White Cliffs of Dover, then take a ferry across the English Channel to the French port town of Calais. From there, head north through Belgium toward Amsterdam. After an included dinner, the evening is yours to walk around this canal-filled city and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Included Activities
- View the White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing to Calais
- Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Calais Port 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Spend today exploring Amsterdam on your own schedule. Wander the cobbled streets, sit at canal-side cafes, check out quirky museums, or visit the STRAAT museum in a former shipyard. Try local food like Dutch pancakes, frites, stroopwafels, and cheese. If you want, you can head to the nearby fishing village of Volendam for dinner, and later consider an optional canal cruise with a bar.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise with on-board bar (EUR 30.00)
- Visit STRAAT museum in former NDSM shipyard
- Day trip to fishing village of Volendam for dinner
- Explore museums and cafes
Landmarks STRAAT Museum Volendam 
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
Leave Amsterdam behind and travel south toward Germany. You'll see scenic Rhine Valley views with fairytale castles, vineyards, and valleys. There's an option to take a river cruise and explore this charming back-in-time town. An optional wine-tasting experience is available in the evening if that interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through castles, vineyards and valleys
Optional Activities
- River cruise on the Rhine
- Wine-tasting experience in the evening
Landmarks Rhine Valley - Day 4
Rhine Valley to Munich via Dinkelsbühl
Head south through the Rhine Valley, trading wine culture for beer as you move into Bavaria. Stop in Dinkelsbühl, a medieval town with cobblestoned streets, market squares, and half-timbered houses. You can walk around on your own or take an optional guided bike tour. Later, visit a traditional beer hall for a stein of beer or pork knuckle and soak in the German atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Munich City South (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Dinkelsbühl medieval town
- View Gothic clock
- Explore cobblestoned streets and market squares
- Visit traditional Bavarian Bier Halle
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through Dinkelsbühl (Mike's Bike Tours EUR 22.50)
- Explore beer halls and try Bavarian specialties
Landmarks Dinkelsbühl Romantische Straße - Day 5
Munich to Venice
Leave the Munich area and cross the Bavarian Alps as you head into Italy. Watch the mountain scenery shift as you enter a new country and culture. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Venice. You'll get a private speedboat ride through the lagoon, and optional gondola rides and Venetian dinners are available if you want to add more to your evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Venice Palace (or similar)), Hotel (Villa Patriarca (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross the Bavarian Alps
- Private Motoscafo ride across the lagoon to Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride (EUR 26.00)
- Venetian 3-course dinner with antipasti and local seafood (EUR 39.50)
Landmarks Venice Lagoon 
- Day 6
Venice to Rome via Baschi
Leave Venice and continue toward Rome, stopping in the small town of Baschi. Visit Casale Polegri, a vineyard and olive orchard run by the Polegri family for generations. You'll tour the vineyards and orchards, then have lunch overlooking the Umbrian landscape with authentic Italian food and homemade wine. After that, continue to Rome and explore the ancient capital by night, grabbing gelato and pizza while taking in the iconic monuments.
- Meals
- Lunch (Crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables, risotto or pasta, with homemade wine and dessert at Casale Polegri)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Casale Polegri vineyard and olive orchard in Baschi
- Tour of Polegri family farm with local guide
- Lunch at Casale Polegri with homemade wine (bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, focaccia with rosemary, risotto or pasta, and dessert)
- Evening exploration of Rome
Landmarks Casale Polegri Baschi - Day 7
Rome
Explore Rome at your own pace this morning and afternoon. Walk the ancient streets, throw coins in fountains, have espresso at a cafe, or join an optional guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You can also take an optional food tour to taste your way through the city. Make the most of your time in this ancient capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (EUR 45.00)
- Vatican Tour (EUR 41.00)
- Food tour in Rome
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Vatican - Day 8
Rome to Florence
Travel from Rome to Florence, where the iconic Duomo Cathedral dome rises above the city. Join a guided walking tour to check out Florence's historic sites including the Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria. Learn how leather crafting works in this culturally rich city. An optional Tuscan evening dinner is available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Auto Park (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel BB Firenze Nuovo Palazzo di Giustizia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- View Duomo Cathedral
- Visit Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria
- Learn the art of leather crafting
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Evening dinner (EUR 46.00)
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 9
Florence to Lucerne
Say goodbye to Italy and head to Switzerland, the land of chocolate, cheese, and watches. Travel to Lucerne where swans float under wooden bridges and snowcapped mountains stand in the background. If you want, take an optional lake cruise to see the Alpine scenery of the Swiss Alps up close.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barabas Hotel Luzern (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake Lucerne cruise (EUR 25.00)
- Swiss Mountain activity (EUR 54.00)
Landmarks Lake Lucerne Wooden Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 10
Lucerne to Paris
Leave the Swiss mountains this morning and head to Paris. Cross the border from Switzerland back into France for your first night in the City of Light. Explore lamp-lit bridges and the sparkling Eiffel Tower, soaking in the Parisian evening. Your Trip Manager shares the city's secrets as you settle in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Trip Manager orientation to Paris highlights including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral 
- Day 11
Paris
Your last day in Paris gives you time to wander the streets at your own pace. Head to Notre Dame Cathedral to see the architecture and history of this iconic spot. From there, make your way to the Louvre if you want to spend a few hours with the collections. The afternoon is flexible so you can grab lunch at a café or just take in the atmosphere around the city. If you're looking to make the evening special, there's the option of catching a cabaret show or booking a nice dinner before heading to the airport or train station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stroll around Paris city landmarks including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house
Optional Activities
- Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Show - EUR 124.00
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral - Day 12
Paris to London
Enjoy one last morning in Paris with coffee and a croissant, thinking back on your European journey and the friendships you've made. You can take a complimentary transfer to Charles de Gaulle airport, or stay with the coach for the ride back to London. The tour ends when you arrive in London.
Optional Activities
- Complimentary transfer to CDG airport
