Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into your hotel. The afternoon is open for you to explore on your own, so you might stroll through Hyde Park, walk down to the Thames and check out Tower Bridge, or browse the upscale shops along Knightsbridge if that's more your style.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in the boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London Knightsbridge 
- Day 2
London to Amsterdam
Head out from London on the high-speed Eurostar, traveling through the Channel Tunnel to Brussels before a coach takes you to Amsterdam. After you arrive, there's a Welcome Reception that includes a canal cruise where you'll see the merchant houses from Amsterdam's Golden Age and the iconic Skinny Bridge. The evening wraps up with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Toast to the travels ahead during your dinner of modern European cuisine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apollo, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey through the Channel Tunnel to Brussels
- Coach transfer to Amsterdam
- Canal cruise with Welcome Reception viewing merchant houses and Skinny Bridge
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley to Würzburg
You'll drive through the Rhine Valley toward Würzburg, stopping to see the Marienberg Fortress. From there, a Local Expert guides you through the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can take in its intricate decorations and lavish staterooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim, Würzburg)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Visit Würzburg Residenz (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- View Marienberg Fortress
Landmarks Marienberg Fortress Würzburg Residenz 
- Day 4
Rothenburg to Prague
Start your day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town on the Romantic Road. Later you'll head east, crossing near Pilsen into the Czech border before arriving in Prague, known as the Golden City. If you're interested, there's an optional river cruise through the city in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal, Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen 
- Day 5
Prague
You can pick what you want to do in Prague: either visit Prague Castle's courtyards and St. Vitus Cathedral, or join a Local Expert in the Jewish Quarter to learn about the city's Jewish heritage and try traditional Czech pastry. The rest of your day is free, so you can browse antique shops or hunt for Bohemian crystal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal, Prague)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice - Option 1: Walk courtyards of Prague Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral with Local Expert
- Insight Choice - Option 2: Explore the Jewish Quarter with Local Expert and taste Trdelník (traditional Czech pastry)
Optional Activities
- River cruise through the heart of Prague
- Walk the Royal Route
- Browse renowned antique stores
- Shop for Bohemian crystal
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Jewish Quarter - Day 6
Prague to Budapest
You'll travel through the forested countryside of Bohemia into Hungary, following the River Danube to Budapest. In the evening, a Local Expert joins you for a scenic dinner cruise past UNESCO World Heritage Sites as you see the 'Pearl of the Danube' lit up at night.
- 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 (Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest)
Included Activities
- Journey through Bohemian countryside
- Scenic dinner cruise on the Danube with Local Expert
Landmarks River Danube 
- Day 7
Budapest
Drive along Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square, then stroll through the alleys of Old Town Buda with a Local Expert. From Fisherman's Bastion, you'll get sweeping views of the Danube with its Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery Collection)
Included Activities
- Drive along Andrassy Avenue
- Visit Heroes' Square
- Stroll through Old Town of Buda with Local Expert
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Andrassy Avenue Heroes' Square Old Town of Buda Fisherman's Bastion Chain Bridge Elizabeth Bridge - Day 8
Budapest to Vienna
Begin with a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, where a student-led recital takes place at this university founded by piano virtuoso Franz Liszt in 1875. Afterward you'll pass the Turul Monument and travel through farmland to Vienna, Austria's imperial capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna)
Included Activities
- Tour of Liszt Music Academy with student and enchanting recital
Landmarks Liszt Music Academy Turul Monument 
- Day 9
Vienna
If you'd like, tour Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens in the morning. Later, drive around the famous Ring Road to see architectural landmarks like the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament. Then walk through Vienna's historic Innere Stadt with a Local Expert and stop for traditional coffee and cake at a cozy café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)
Included Activities
- Drive around the Ring Road
- 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 Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building Karlskirche Innere Stadt - Day 10
Lake Wörthersee to Venice
Travel through quiet villages and forested mountains of Styria, passing Europe's warmest lake Wörthersee before crossing into Italy. You'll follow mountain valleys and streams down to the Veneto Plain, arriving in Venice by private boat. Have a cocktail on Piazza San Marco with live serenading, then dinner at a local restaurant near the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
- 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
- Cocktail on Piazza San Marco with live music
- Dinner at a local restaurant in San Marco district
Landmarks Lake Wörthersee Piazza San Marco Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 11
Venice
Start in Venice at St. Mark's Square to see its magnificent basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile, and Doge's Palace connected by the Bridge of Sighs. You'll participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience watching traditional glassblowing. The rest of your day is free to shop in small arcades or optionally cruise the Venetian lagoon to Burano for local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile, and Doge's Palace
- Witness traditional glassblowing (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Shop in small arcades
- Cruise to island of Burano for meal and local wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Clock Tower Campanile Doge's Palace Burano 
- Day 12
Venice
This morning you'll depart Venice with a transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Landmarks Venice Marco Polo Airport
