Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Your adventure kicks off in London with the day open to whatever interests you most. The city's museums are worth your time, or you could head to Trafalgar Square to see Admiral Nelson's monument. It's really about what draws you to London.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lincoln Plaza Curio Collection By Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Visit one of London's celebrated museums
- Visit Trafalgar Square to see Admiral Nelson monument
Landmarks Trafalgar Square 
- Day 2
London
A full day to explore London on your schedule. The Royal Parks offer quieter spaces if you want to get away from crowds, while Oxford Street has all the shopping you could want. Royal landmarks dot the city, and you can always grab a pint at a local pub with Londoners.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lincoln Plaza Curio Collection By Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Parks
- Shopping on Oxford Street
- Visit royal landmarks
- Visit local pubs
- Day 3
London to Amsterdam
You'll travel through the Kent countryside to Dover, then take the ferry across to Calais. From there, the route goes through Belgium and the Netherlands before arriving in Amsterdam. This evening, join an orientation tour through the canals and historic streets, or try a canal cruise past old townhouses and waterfront cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Amsterdam's canals and historic streets
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience canal cruise in Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 4
Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers you choices for the day. Visit Muiderslot Castle to walk through medieval halls and gardens, or head to Zuider Zee for Dutch culture with cheese tasting, wooden shoe demonstrations, windmills, and the fishing village of Volendam. End with an optional dinner at a historic Dutch house if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience visit to Muiderslot Castle with medieval halls and gardens
- Choice Experience to Zuider Zee including cheese tasting, wooden shoe making, windmills, and Volendam fishing village
- Dinner in a historic Dutch house
Landmarks Muiderslot Castle Volendam - Day 5
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley, Germany
Traveling east into Germany's green landscapes, you'll board a leisurely Rhine River cruise. The route winds through the Rhineland with medieval villages, steep vineyards, and castles rising from the hillsides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Hirschberg)
Included Activities
- Rhine River leisurely river cruise through Rhineland
Landmarks Rhine Valley 
- Day 6
Rhine Valley to Lucerne, Switzerland
Head through Switzerland to Lucerne. An orientation tour covers the Old Town, the ancient Chapel Bridge, and the Lion Monument honoring Swiss Guards. Later, you have free time for shopping or can join an optional cruise across Lake Lucerne with railway and cable car rides into the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SwissEver Zug)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Lucerne's Old Town, Chapel Bridge, and Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, railway and cable car journey to mountains
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Lake Lucerne 
- Day 7
Lucerne to Venice, Italy
The St. Gotthard highway takes you south through spectacular mountain scenery toward the Italian border. After that, you'll pass through the Italian Lake District and reach Venice. Check out the city on your own or join a Choice Experience with a private water taxi and gondola ride down the Grand Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Burchiello)
Included Activities
- Private water taxi cruise along Venice's Grand Canal
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Venice
Landmarks Grand Canal Lake District 
- Day 8
Venice
A private launch brings you to St. Mark's Square where you can see the Basilica of St. Mark and walk nearby attractions easily. Later, head through Venice's narrow streets to a traditional glassblowing workshop to watch craftspeople at work. In the afternoon, you can optionally cruise to the colorful island of Burano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Burchiello)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise across the lagoon to island of Burano
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Basilica of St. Mark Burano 
- Day 9
Venice to Rome, Italy
Travel south through Tuscany and cross the Apennines to reach Rome. Note that 2025 is a Jubilee Year, so you may see extra celebrations and some itineraries could shift. You'll have free time to walk through the city, find a plaza for people watching, or take an optional guided tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace)
Optional Activities
- Optional guided sightseeing tour of Rome
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 10
Rome
A Local Guide leads a sightseeing tour beginning in Vatican City, where you'll see the dome of St. Peter's Basilica overlooking St. Peter's Square. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore. An optional evening meal lets you try authentic Italian food if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raganelli), Hotel (Ergife Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vatican City and St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Optional light-hearted evening meal with Italian flavors
Landmarks Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square 
- Day 11
Rome to Florence, Italy
You're heading to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Walk through the heart of the city and see the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria. For the evening, there's a Choice Experience dinner option in the Tuscan countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gate)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazza della Signoria and see Fountain of Neptune
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience dinner in Tuscan countryside
Landmarks Piazza della Signoria Fountain of Neptune - Day 12
Florence to French Riviera via Pisa and Monaco
Stop in Pisa to photograph the Leaning Tower and see the Romanesque structures in the Square of Miracles. Then head west to Monaco and drive along its glamorous boulevards before continuing to the French Riviera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles 
- Day 13
French Riviera
A full free day on the French Riviera gives you options. Relax beachside with a cocktail or explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a walled hilltop town with galleries and local character. You might spot luxury cars and yachts around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)
Optional Activities
- Optional exploration of Saint-Paul-de-Vence walled hill-town
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 14
French Riviera to Lyon, France via Avignon
Travel inland to Avignon in the heart of Provence. You'll see the Palace of the Popes and St. Bénézet Bridge, religious architecture from when the Papacy was based here in the 14th century. Later, continue to Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Hotel Lyon Confluence)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Popes, Avignon
- View St. Bénézet Bridge (Pont d'Avignon), Avignon
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont d'Avignon - Day 15
Lyon to Paris, France via Palace of Versailles
A Choice Experience tour takes you to the Palace of Versailles with a Local Specialist. Walk the expansive gardens and see the Hall of Mirrors with its chandeliers and reflective surfaces that showed Louis XIV's power. After, head to Paris to see the city after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)
Included Activities
- Choice Experience guided tour of Palace of Versailles with Local Specialist
- Visit Palace of Versailles gardens
- Visit Hall of Mirrors at Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Palace of Versailles 
- Day 16
Paris
Your Travel Director leads a sightseeing tour through Paris covering the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower. The rest of the day is yours to explore. You could wander Montmartre's streets and Artist's Square, shop for local art, or join an optional dinner with a cabaret show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Montmartre with Artist's Square and local shops
- Optional dinner and cabaret performance
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower Montmartre - Day 17
Paris
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your traveling companions and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
