Itinerary
- Day 1
Rhine Valley to Heidelberg
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley with views of villages and hilltop castles
- Visit Heidelberg Castle - explore red sandstone fortress, Heidelberg Tun (1591), Apothecary Museum, and enjoy panoramic views of Heidelberg and Neckar Valley with Local Expert
Landmarks Loreley Rock Heidelberg Castle Neckar River 
- Day 2
Heidelberg to Innsbruck
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles (Bavarian Alps)
- Guided tour of Innsbruck Old Town with Travel Director - see Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and 14th-century architecture
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Innsbruck Imperial Palace Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) Innsbruck Old Town - Day 3
Innsbruck to Venice via Dolomites and Veneto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Visit local family winery in Veneto - prosecco production tour, tasting of sparkling wines, and lesson on making the perfect Bellini
Landmarks Dolomites Conegliano Veneto 
- Day 4
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - witness traditional glassblowing at a historic arts centre (supports UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- See 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
Venice to Rome via Apennine Mountains and Tuscany
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with a Roman local)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked meal experience with a Roman local - experience authentic Italian hospitality in their home
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria Tiber River - Day 6
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums visit with Local Expert - priority access with fast-track entry
- Behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase (portion usually closed to public)
- Sistine Chapel - view Michelangelo's frescoes
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
- Colosseum - exterior viewing and history of the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire
Landmarks Vatican Museums Bramante Staircase Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum River Tiber - Day 7
Rome to Florence via Chianti Hills
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic meal at a local trattoria - traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner in the city known for its delicious cuts of steak)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence Duomo with Local Expert - view Gates of Paradise adorning the baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria - see political heart of Florence with fountains and Renaissance statues
- Area around Santa Croce Basilica - see luxury goods district (gold and leather)
Optional Activities
- Accademia Gallery visit with art historian to see Michelangelo's 'David' sculpture
Landmarks Chianti Hills Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Santa Croce Basilica Accademia Gallery - Day 8
Florence to Italian Lake District via Milan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening - choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella with guided tour of palace and Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Italian Lake District Isola Bella - Day 9
Italian Lake District to Lucerne via Mount Stanserhorn
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - open-top solar-powered cable car to summit
- Scenic pathways on Mount Stanserhorn with wildlife viewing opportunities (marmots and native animals)
- Conservation talk with Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora (supports UN SDG 15: Life On Land)
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lake Lucerne Alsace Black Forest - Day 10
Lucerne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided orientation with Travel Director - see Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, and Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Shopping for Swiss chocolate and watches in Old Town traffic-free zone
- Horse-drawn carriage ride into countryside to meet local farmers
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lucerne Old Town - Day 11
Lucerne to Paris via Alsace and Burgundy
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris with Local Expert - see Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre facades
- Walk along Seine banks with its many romantic bridges
- View obelisk at Place de la Concorde
- Drive along Champs Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 12
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole - French cuisine and delicious wine)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice - choose one of two experiences: Montorgueil district exploration OR foodie walking tour through local Parisian neighborhoods
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole - Day 13
Paris to London
- Meals
- Breakfast
