Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. Stop by the information boards at the hotel reception in the afternoon to check for details about when your tour kicks off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
- Day 2
London
Start with a panoramic tour of London that covers Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace with a local guide. Depending on the date, you might catch the Changing of the Guard. Later in the day, meet up at Piccadilly and take an evening stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho where there are tons of theaters and entertainment spots. You'll find plenty of restaurants for dinner before heading back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
- Walking tour through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Witness Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (depending on dates)
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London - Harwich - Volendam
Spend the morning at the British Museum checking out cultural artifacts from across the world. After some free time, head to Camden district to walk through its vibrant street market where you can find unique items and grab lunch at local restaurants or food stands. In the afternoon, travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a leisurely stroll through historic streets. Then continue to Harwich and board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands, settling into your en suite cabin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to the British Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Camden street market
- Lunch at Camden restaurants or food stands
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 4
Hoek van Holland - Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. and head to Volendam, a charming fishing village with nice scenery. From there, travel to Amsterdam for a guided city tour covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and diamond cutting craft at Museum Square. The tour finishes with a walking exploration of the city center, and then you'll have free time to do what you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided city tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond Cutting Workshop tour in Amsterdam
Landmarks Volendam Rembrandt statue Museum Square 
- Day 5
Amsterdam - Bruges - Paris
Travel to Bruges, a medieval city known for its scenic canals and cobblestone streets with historic buildings. You can optionally climb the Belfry Tower for views, sample Belgian chocolate, or try local craft beer. After exploring, continue your journey toward Paris, arriving by the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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)
Optional Activities
- Climb the Belfry Tower for views
- Try Belgian chocolate
- Sample local craft beer
Landmarks Bruges Belfry Tower 
- Day 6
Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles with its impressive gardens in the morning, though admission isn't included. Return to Paris and head to Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood full of artists, painters, and cabarets. Take a panoramic city tour with a local guide that showcases Paris's grand avenues and iconic monuments. Get back to the hotel, and if you're interested, there's an optional variety show available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles
- Explore Montmartre neighborhood
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris
Begin in central Paris at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark. Afterward, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine that lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Keep in mind that transfers back to the hotel in the afternoon aren't included.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), 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 Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 8
Paris - Beaune - Lyon
Journey through the Bourgogne region with its picturesque vineyards and wines. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-filled streets, a historic hospice, and wine museum where you'll have free time for lunch and exploring. Continue to Lyon, the former capital of Roman Gaul, located on the Rhône River. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for city views and free time to explore. Note that some groups may stay in Chambéry instead with a medieval-style city visit in the morning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Optional Activities
- Visit wine museum in Beaune
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourviière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourviière Chambéry 
- Day 9
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Travel to Switzerland and start in Geneva passing by the Palace of Nations, then explore the English Garden with its famous flower clock. See the Jet d'Eau, Europe's tallest fountain. After lunch, continue through scenic Swiss routes along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. Stop in Neuchâtel to walk by the lake, explore the historic center, or visit the beautiful 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich in the late afternoon. Depending on passenger numbers, part of the journey may be by train without a stop in Neuchâtel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Optional Activities
- Walk by Lake Neuchâtel
- Explore Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit Neuchâtel castle
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel castle 
- Day 10
Zurich
Explore Zurich with your guide, Switzerland's most populous city and its financial and cultural heart. Take a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich with brief stops at charming villages along the route. Get off in Rapperswil, a picturesque medieval village, then return to Zurich by train. Note that depending on traveler numbers, some transfers to and from the city center may use public transport.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich (approximately 2 hours) with stops
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Zurich Lake Zurich Rapperswil 
- Day 11
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Experience the Interlaken region with tall mountains and pristine lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch is included on the mountain. Continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's beautiful cities, where you'll have time to explore its charming atmosphere before returning to Zurich. There's an optional full-day excursion to Mount Titlis over 3,000 meters with rotating cable car views available.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to mountain in Grindelwald
- Walk along mountain path to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
Optional Activities
- Cross suspended bridge over glacier views
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with Titlis Xpress aerial cable car, Rotair revolving cable car, alpine restaurants, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk suspension bridge, Ice Flyer chairlift, and snowtubing
Landmarks Interlaken Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis Engelberg 
- Day 12
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early in the morning and cross the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles perched on hills overlooking the city and have free time to wander the charming streets. Enter Italy and stop in Como for lunch, a town called the jewel of Lombardy with beautiful lakeside gardens and a spectacular cathedral. Continue to Milan where your guide takes you to Piazza del Duomo, and you'll wander around before transfer to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Como Cathedral Milan Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 13
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Travel to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli where you'll have time to take in one of Italy's most captivating art complexes, including the famous Leaning Tower. Afterward, head to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 14
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour combining walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m., and there's an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. In the evening, transfer to Trastevere neighborhood, known for cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere, then return to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Guided three-hour tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- Visit to Imperial Forums
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 15
Rome
Your tour ends today after breakfast. You'll depart with wonderful lasting memories of your European adventure.
