Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll be picked up and taken to your hotel to get settled in. After you've had time to relax and freshen up, head down to the hotel reception in the afternoon to check the boards for information about upcoming tour activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
- Day 2
Lisbon
This morning starts with a guided tour through Lisbon's winding streets and traditional blue and white tiles. You'll head to Belem to walk through the neighborhood where Portuguese explorers once set sail for their voyages. The afternoon opens up for you to wander through Bairro Alto and take in the views from its viewpoint. There's also an optional excursion available if you want to visit some of the smaller towns nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon including the seven hills, charming alleys, and Atlantic light
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (40 EUR, 4 hours)
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon - Caceres - Madrid
You'll leave Portugal early and travel through the Alentejo region, stopping for coffee in Estremoz, a medieval town with a castle worth seeing. From there, head to Caceres where you'll explore the well-preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture before lunch. After eating, it's a drive to Madrid, and you'll arrive in the evening at Plaza Mayor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Coffee stop in Estremoz
- Visit to Caceres historic center
Landmarks Estremoz Alentejo Caceres Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
Your morning includes a comprehensive tour of central Madrid hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Then you'll spend time in Retiro Park, seeing its lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, is next on the itinerary. The afternoon is yours to do what you'd like, and you'll get a transfer back to the hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner (70 EUR, 3 hours)
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcala Plaza de Colon Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
You'll travel through Castile to Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Next is a stop at Poblet Abbey, one of the world's best-preserved medieval monasteries, which sits in a peaceful setting. You'll arrive in Barcelona by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott), Hotel (Porta Fira), Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona 505), Hotel (Acta Voraport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Admission to Poblet Abbey
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona - Girona
The morning explores Barcelona, where you'll see Gaudi's modernist architecture, stroll the lively Ramblas, and get a sense of the city's history. Later in the evening, you'll head north into Catalonia and walk through Girona's historic center with its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Guided visit at La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudí (60 EUR, 1 hour 50 minutes)
Landmarks Ramblas Sagrada Familia Girona historic center 
- Day 7
Girona - Arles - Carrieres des Lumieres - Chambery
You'll travel to France through Provence and stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Van Gogh connections and Roman theater. Next is Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space where displays fill an ancient quarry. By evening, you'll arrive in Chambery, the medieval capital of Savoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Admission to Carrières des Lumières
Landmarks Arles Roman theater in Arles Carrières des Lumières Chambery 
- Day 8
Chambery - Geneva - Gruyeres - Leysin
You're heading into Switzerland and arriving in Geneva to see the Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Then it's on to Gruyeres, a walled village famous for its cheese, where you'll have a tasting at the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Chillon Castle sits on Lake Geneva's shores and you'll visit before heading to Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin), Hotel (Campanile Martigny), Hotel (Central Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Visit to Gruyeres village
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyeres Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle Lake Geneva 
- Day 9
Leysin - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
You'll take a cable car up to Glacier 3000 to experience mountain scenery with ice and snow. There's a suspended bridge between peaks, an Ice Cathedral, and a Fun Park to explore. After lunch in Interlaken, you'll travel to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's nicest cities, then continue to Zurich in the evening with time to walk around the center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- 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, Ice Cathedral, and Fun Park
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you'll cross the Alps to Bellinzona in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland to see three medieval UNESCO World Heritage castles on the hills. Then it's to Como, Italy, known for its lakeside gardens and cathedral. The day ends in Milan where you'll see Piazza del Duomo before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona and its medieval castles
- Visit to Como
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Cathedral of Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 11
Milan - Pisa - Rome
You'll travel to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli, the Square of Miracles, where Italy's beautiful art complex sits, including the famous Leaning Tower. After that, you're heading to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 12
Rome
Your morning includes 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 wraps around 11 a.m. at Vatican City, where you can optionally visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. In the evening, you'll get a transfer to Trastevere and return around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome including Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Visit to Vatican City
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (70 EUR, 3 hours)
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 13
Rome - Florence
Leaving Rome, you'll travel north through beautiful landscapes and arrive at Piazzale Michelangelo for views of Florence before walking toward the historic center. After lunch, there's a guided walking tour covering Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have the afternoon free to explore on your own with plenty of dinner options nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic center including Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Florence - Venice
You'll cross the Apennine Mountains and arrive in Venice, taking a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. A local guide leads you through St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch traditional glass-making. The rest of the day is free to explore, and you'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (40 EUR, 20 minutes)
Landmarks Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 15
Venice - Innsbruck - Salzburg
Leaving Venice, you're heading to Austria. You'll arrive in Innsbruck and stroll through the historic city center with time for lunch. Then it's along scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuehel, a famous ski resort where you can walk through the village. By end of day, you'll reach Salzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Visit to Innsbruck historic center
- Visit to Kitzbuehel
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbuehel 
- Day 16
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
You'll spend the morning exploring Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center in the shadow of a grand castle. Then you're traveling through lakes and mountains to reach St. Wolfgang, a famous pilgrimage site. Continuing to Traunkirchen on the Traunsee Lake, you'll take an included boat cruise to see four castles, ending in Gmunden. You'll arrive in Vienna by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunkirchen Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 17
Vienna
A local guide leads a panoramic tour showing Vienna's grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and vibrant city center. The afternoon is free for you to explore independently. Later, you'll get a transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village with traditional taverns, where you have free time to dine in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna), Hotel (Moxy Vienna City East), Hotel (Novum Prinz Eugene)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
Optional Activities
- Valses in Vienna (55 EUR, 1 hour 30 minutes)
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 18
Vienna - Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest. You'll start at Vaci utca with free time for lunch, then take an included boat trip on the Danube River to see historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest. Next is a panoramic tour of the Queen of the Danube with free time afterward. There's an optional evening outing to a Magyar show with dinner included if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Mercure Budapest Castle Hill), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart), Hotel (Tribe Budapest Stadium)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar Folklore and Dinner Show (70 EUR, 2 hours)
Landmarks Vaci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 19
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
You're leaving Budapest early for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch before continuing to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bratislava historic center
Landmarks Bratislava 
- Day 20
Prague
In Prague, a local guide leads a panoramic tour highlighting the city's outstanding monuments, including Prague Castle where admission is included. You'll take an included boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress), Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Duo), Hotel (Comfort Prague City East)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague
- Admission to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 21
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
You'll leave Prague early and stop in Pilsen, western Bohemia's famous beer city, to explore its historic center with Old Town Square, cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance town hall. Then it's into Germany along the Romantic Road to visit Rothenburg, a fairy-tale town considered one of the country's most beautiful villages. You'll arrive in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, in the evening with free time in the historic city center and lots of dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress), Hotel (Frankfurt Messe Affiliated By Melia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pilsen historic center
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks Pilsen Old Town Square, Pilsen Rothenburg 
- Day 22
Frankfurt - Rhine Cruise - Cologne - Amsterdam
You'll take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between Ruedesheim and St. Goar, the river's most picturesque section. After that, you're traveling to Cologne, known for its immense Gothic cathedral. Then it's on to Holland, arriving in Amsterdam in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Ruedesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks Rhine River Ruedesheim St. Goar Cologne 
- Day 23
Amsterdam
You'll start in picturesque Holland at Zaanse Schans with its charming houses, canals, and windmills. From there, head to Volendam, a scenic fishing village, then take a short boat ride to Marken, once an island now connected by dike with houses built on stilts. The afternoon includes a guided tour of Amsterdam covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. You'll walk into the city heart and explore the canals, markets, and cafes at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Ibis Amsterdam City West), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Arena Towers)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill views, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting demonstration
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square 
- Day 24
Amsterdam
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, and you'll leave with wonderful memories from your journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
