Itinerary
- Day 1
Rhine Valley to Heidelberg
Rhine Valley to Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Heidelberg Castle - see the massive Heidelberg Tun built in 1591, visit the Apothecary Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley
Landmarks Loreley Rock Heidelberg Castle 
- Day 2
Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck
Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck Old Town with Travel Director - learn about history and admire Baroque and Gothic architecture
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) Imperial Palace (Hofburg Palace) 
- Day 3
Dolomites to Venice
Dolomites to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit local family winery in Veneto - prosecco tasting and learn how to make the perfect Bellini
- Dinner with wine in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 4
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - witness glassblowing skill at traditional arts centre
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to island of Burano for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 5
Apennine Mountains to Rome
Apennine Mountains to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal at local Roman host's home)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked meal with local Roman host - experience Italian hospitality
Landmarks Apennine Mountains 
- Day 6
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums with Local Expert - priority visit with fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to Bramante Staircase
- View Sistine Chapel frescoes
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit Colosseum - discover history, construction and legends
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Bramante Staircase St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum - Day 7
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina at local trattoria in the heart of Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit Duomo with Local Expert - view multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower, baptistery and Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Visit Piazza della Signoria - political heart of the city
- Visit Santa Croce Basilica area - famous for luxury goods
- Dinner at local trattoria - traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Chianti Hills Duomo (Florence Cathedral) Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery 
- Day 8
Italian Lake District
Italian Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella - guided tour of palace and stunning Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Isola Bella 
- Day 9
Lake District to Mount Stanserhorn to Lucerne
Lake District to Mount Stanserhorn to Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Funicular railway and open-top cable car journey to Mount Stanserhorn summit with panoramic Alpine views
Optional Activities
- Walk scenic pathways at Mount Stanserhorn summit to see native animals like marmots
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - conservation talk by Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lake Lucerne - Day 10
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lion Monument - carved into limestone cliff as memorial to Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI
Optional Activities
- Stroll across Chapel Bridge
- Visit ornate Jesuit Church
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in countryside to meet local farmers
- Shopping in traffic-free Old Town for chocolate and Swiss watches
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) Jesuit Church Lucerne Old Town - Day 11
Lucerne to Paris
Lucerne to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Paris orientation with Local Expert - see iconic sights including Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, banks of the Seine, Place de la Concorde, and drive along Champs Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- Visit world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre River Seine Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 12
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole - French cuisine and delicious wine)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole with French cuisine and delicious wine
Optional Activities
- Shop in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with Local Expert for fashion, perfume and cosmetics
- Join avid foodie on walk through streets of Paris - visit patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies
Landmarks La Coupole - Day 13
Paris to London
Paris to London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Paris Gare du Nord station
- High-speed Eurostar train to London
- Transfer to hotel in London
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks Paris Gare du Nord Serpentine Hyde Park Knightsbridge Tower Bridge Tower of London
