Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll be picked up and taken to your hotel where you can settle in and get comfortable. Take some time this afternoon to check the hotel's reception boards for information about when your tour officially starts tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
- Day 2
Lisbon
A guided tour takes you through Lisbon's seven hills, winding alleys, and the characteristic azulejo tiles that cover buildings throughout the city. You'll head to Belem where the Portuguese navigators once departed for their voyages. Later, you have free time to wander through Bairro Alto and climb up to its viewpoint. From there, head back to your hotel via Restauradores Square, which is lively with bars and shops.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Portuguese capital's seven hills, charming alleys, and iconic tiles
- Visit to Belem neighborhood where Portuguese navigators set sail in the 15th century
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (4 hours) - 40 EUR
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon - Caceres - Madrid
Leave early from Lisbon and travel through the Alentejo region. Stop in Estremoz for coffee and a walk around its medieval castle and cobblestone streets. Continue to Caceres for lunch and time to explore the well-preserved medieval and Renaissance center. Later you'll drive to Madrid, arriving in the evening with a transfer to Plaza Mayor.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Stop and coffee break in Estremoz with views of medieval castle
- Lunch and stroll through historic center of Caceres with medieval and Renaissance architecture
Landmarks Estremoz Caceres Historic Center Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
A guided tour covers Madrid's main sights including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. You'll visit Retiro Park with its lake and Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. Spend your afternoon at leisure before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park including lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcala Plaza de Colon Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Head out in the morning traveling through Castile and Aragon regions. Stop in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Later, visit Poblet Abbey, a well preserved medieval monastery. Continue to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott), Hotel (Porta Fira), Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Stop in Zaragoza to visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Visit to Poblet Abbey, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (admission included)
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona - Girona
Start with a guided tour exploring Barcelona, known for Gaudi's modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and its history including the Universal Exposition and Olympics. In the evening, travel north into Catalonia and take a walk through Girona's historic center with colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Barcelona featuring Gaudi's modernist architecture and the Ramblas
- Walk through Girona's historic center including colorful houses, old Jewish quarter, and cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided visit at the Basilica La Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudi (1 hour 50 minutes) - 60 EUR
Landmarks Ramblas Sagrada Familia Girona Cathedral Girona Jewish Quarter 
- Day 7
Girona - Arles - Carrieres des Lumieres - Chambery
Travel through Provence into France and stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city with its Roman theater and charming Romanesque churches. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch. Visit Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space in an ancient quarry with art displays and sound. Arrive in Chambery, a medieval town that was the capital of Savoy, with a historic center and large castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Stop in Arles with time to visit Roman theater and Romanesque churches
- Visit to Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art experience in an ancient quarry (admission included)
Landmarks Arles Roman Theater of Arles Carrieres des Lumieres 
- Day 8
Chambery - Geneva - Gruyeres - Chillon Castle - Leysin
Head to Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. See the Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Stop in Gruyeres, a walled village known for its cheese, and visit Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory for a tasting. Continue to Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shores. Arrive in Leysin by mid afternoon, a holiday village with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations (UN headquarters in Europe) in Geneva
- Exploration of English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- Viewing of Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Visit to charming walled village of Gruyeres
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with sweet tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva shores
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyeres Maison Cailler Chillon Castle 
- Day 9
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Take a cable car ride to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's most dramatic mountain spots with year round ice and snow. Walk the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or visit the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch. Drive on to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, then arrive in Zurich in the evening with time to walk around the center before your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Mercure Zurich City), Hotel (Movenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Access to Glacier 3000 attractions including suspended bridge between mountain peaks, Ice Cathedral, and Fun Park
- Stop in Interlaken for lunch
- Visit to Lucerne
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich - Strasbourg - Paris
Leave Zurich and travel to Alsace in France, visiting Strasbourg, the regional capital. Spend time exploring this charming city that blends French and German influences. Continue on to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Strasbourg, charming Alsatian city blending French and German influences
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 11
Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles in the morning to see its grand architecture and beautiful gardens (admission not included). Return to Paris and walk through Montmartre, a bohemian neighborhood known for artists, painters, and cabarets. Take a panoramic city tour with a guide showing you impressive avenues and monuments. Optional evening variety show available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Montmartre, charming bohemian neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide featuring impressive avenues and iconic monuments
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (entrance not included)
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 12
Paris - Rouen
Start in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor with included tickets. Take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. Spend your afternoon exploring Paris on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., head toward Normandy. Arrive in Rouen with free time to explore its historic center with medieval architecture and Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Ibis Rouen Center Champs De Mars), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Rouen), Hotel (Holiday Inn Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor (tickets included)
- Relaxing boat cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 13
Rouen - English Channel - Canterbury - London
Walk through Rouen's center this morning. Travel to northern France and cross the English Channel by ferry to Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continue to London, arriving with free time near Tower Bridge before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Stroll through the center of Rouen
- Ferry crossing of the English Channel
- Visit to Canterbury, religious capital of England with historic center
Landmarks Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 14
London
A guided panoramic tour of London shows you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard (depending on dates). In the evening, meet up in Piccadilly for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, all known for theaters and entertainment. Choose from many restaurants for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide featuring Parliament, River Thames, and Buckingham Palace
- Evening stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Witness Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (dependent on dates)
Landmarks Buckingham Palace Parliament River Thames Leicester Square Chinatown Soho Piccadilly 
- Day 15
London - Camden - Colchester - Harwich to Volendam Ferry
Visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums with collections from cultures across the globe. At lunch, head to Camden, a vibrant district with an eclectic street market and unique items, plus restaurants and food stalls. Around 4:00 p.m., travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a walk through its historic streets. Continue to Harwich and board a ferry for an overnight voyage to the Netherlands in en suite cabins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums
- Exploration of Camden district with vibrant eclectic street market
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 16
Volendam - Amsterdam
Arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland and visit Volendam, a charming fishing village. Travel to Amsterdam for a guided tour covering the iconic windmill and Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. The tour ends in the city center with free time afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam, charming picturesque fishing village
- Guided tour of Amsterdam featuring windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square
Landmarks Volendam Diamond Cutting Workshop Museum Square 
- Day 17
Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin
Leave Amsterdam heading toward Germany. Stop in Hamelin, a charming German town with shops and streets that reflect the Pied Piper fairy tale by Brothers Grimm. Continue toward Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the former border between East and West Germany until 1990. Arrive in Berlin in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West), Hotel (Vienna House Andel´s Berlin)
Included Activities
- Stop in Hamelin, picturesque German town with architecture reminiscent of Pied Piper fairy tale
- Drive through Marienborn, former border between East and West Germany
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn 
- Day 18
Berlin
A guided tour shows you Berlin's key sites from the coach including Museum Island, Television Tower, main shopping streets, the old cathedral damaged in World War II, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and the city's parks. Stop to visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful landmarks reflecting Germany's 20th century history. Spend your afternoon exploring on your own before an early evening transfer to Kantstrasse, a lively area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West), Hotel (Vienna House Andel´s Berlin)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin featuring Museum Island, Television Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and city parks
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 19
Berlin
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories from your journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
