Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in the elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London - Day 2
London to Amsterdam
London to Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Toast to the travels ahead during your dinner of modern European cuisine at a local restaurant.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollo, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- High-speed Eurostar train journey from London to Brussels via Channel Tunnel
- Coach transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam
- Welcome Reception and canal cruise in Amsterdam viewing 16th-17th century architecture, churches and Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge)
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring modern European cuisine
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) - Day 3
Amsterdam to Würzburg
Amsterdam to Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim, Würzburg)
Included Activities
- River cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar in the Rhine Valley with views of vineyard-covered slopes, castles, and Lorelei Rock, accompanied by a glass of local wine
- Visit to Würzburg to see the Alte Mainbrücke statue-lined bridge and Marienberg Fortress
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Burg Rheinfels Burg Katz Burg Maus Alte Mainbrücke Marienberg Fortress - Day 4
Würzburg - Rothenburg - Prague
Würzburg - Rothenburg - Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal, Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber with exploration of city walls, towers, gates, and old town
Optional Activities
- Evening river cruise through Prague
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 5
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal, Prague)
Included Activities
- Choice of guided tour: Either walk the castle courtyards and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, OR join Local Expert through Jewish Quarter visiting Old-New Synagogue and Jewish cemetery
Optional Activities
- Shop for antiques
- Shop for Bohemian crystal
- River cruise through the city
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Jewish Quarter Old-New Synagogue Jewish Cemetery - Day 6
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise and take in the city's night time beauty as you float along the Danube.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery Collection)
Included Activities
- Scenic dinner cruise in Budapest viewing UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the Danube
- Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery Collection)
Included Activities
- Drive along Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square
- Guided stroll through Old Town of Buda with Local Expert
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion with panoramic views of Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge
Landmarks Andrassy Avenue Heroes' Square Fisherman's Bastion Chain Bridge Elizabeth Bridge - Day 8
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Tour of Liszt Music Academy with student guide and enchanting recital
Landmarks Liszt Music Academy Turul Monument - Day 9
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Drive around the Ring Road viewing Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche
- Guided walk through Innere Stadt (first district) with Local Expert
- Traditional coffee and cake at a cozy café
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building Karlskirche Innere Stadt - Day 10
Vienna to Venice
Vienna to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Savor a Venetian dinner with wine in a restaurant in the heart of this historic city.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Private boat transfer to Venice hotel
- Orientation cruise along the Giudecca Canal with Travel Director commentary on 13th-18th century architecture, Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square
- Cocktails at Piazza San Marco with live music from ensemble
- Dinner at local restaurant in the historic center
Landmarks Wörthersee Piazza San Marco Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 11
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Mark's Square including Basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop demonstrating centuries-old craft
Optional Activities
- Shop in small arcades
- Cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Basilica St. Mark's Clock Tower Campanile Burano - Day 12
Venice
VeniceLandmarks Venice Marco Polo Airport
