Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive at Madrid International Airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in opens at 14:00, so you'll have time to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Madrid and get a feel for the city at whatever pace you prefer.
- Start point
- Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Arrival Transfer )
- Day 2
Segovia
After breakfast, grab a taxi to the meeting point near San Nicolás for a 9-hour guided tour covering the medieval towns of Ávila and Segovia. You'll see Ávila's impressive 11th-century walls and walk through the medieval streets to Santa Teresa Church. Then it's on to Segovia where you'll check out the Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar castle, and the cathedral before heading back to Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bilingual tour guide
- Admission to the Walls of Ávila
- Admission to Santa Teresa Church
- Admission to the Alcázar of Segovia (if option selected)
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Optional Activities
- Taxi to meeting point (at traveler's own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Walls of Ávila Santa Teresa Church Alcázar of Segovia Aqueduct of Segovia Cathedral of Segovia - Day 3
Madrid
Following breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for a 2.5-hour guided tour of Retiro Park. You'll discover the Crystal Palace and Puerta de Felipe IV while wandering through the lush gardens and looking at sculptures. After the tour ends, head over to Casa Ciriaco to try some tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Tapas aperitif at Casa Ciriaco with typical Spanish gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Retiro Park
- Expert guide
- Tapas aperitif at Casa Ciriaco
Landmarks/POIs Retiro Park Crystal Palace Puerta de Felipe IV Casa Ciriaco - Day 4
Madrid to Barcelona
After breakfast, walk to Madrid Puerta de Atocha train station and board a scenic train to Barcelona. You'll arrive at Barcelona-Sants station and walk to your hotel where check-in is available from 14:00. Later in the evening, you can explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Costa Brava
Following breakfast, take a taxi to the meeting point near Palau de la Música for an 11-hour guided tour. You'll start in the medieval city of Girona, visiting the Jewish Quarter, Roman walls, and Arab baths. Then it's on to the charming village of Pals before heading to Costa Brava where you can walk along the rocky coastlines, swim, or relax at Calella de Palafrugell and Cabo Roig cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Roundtrip transport from Barcelona
- Guided walking tour of Girona and Costa Brava
- Free water refills at the meeting point
Optional Activities
- Taxi to meeting point (at traveler's own expense)
- Food and drink
- Swimming at Costa Brava
- Sunbathing at Costa Brava
Landmarks/POIs Girona Jewish Quarter Roman Walls of Girona Arab Baths, Girona Pals Calella de Palafrugell Cabo Roig - Day 6
Barcelona
After breakfast, take a taxi to Palau Moja and join a 4-hour guided walking tour of Barcelona's Old Town and Raval area starting at the famous Ramblas. You'll ride the Montjuïc Cable Car for great views, then enjoy a private visit to Montjuïc Castle with your small group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Barcelona's Old Town
- Exclusive visit to Montjuïc Castle
- Return Montjuïc Cable Car ticket
- Small group tour of max. 15 people
Optional Activities
- Taxi to meeting point (at traveler's own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas, Barcelona Montjuïc Castle Montjuïc Cable Car - Day 7
Barcelona to Paris
Following breakfast, walk to Barcelona-Sants train station and board a scenic train to Paris. You'll arrive at Gare du Nord and walk to your hotel where check-in is available from 14:00. Spend the evening discovering Paris on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Versailles
After breakfast, take a taxi to the meeting point near Rue de Rivoli for a full-day 9.75-10 hour guided tour outside Paris. You'll visit Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, then travel to the Palace of Versailles for a timed entry tour of the palace and its gardens before returning to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Roundtrip transport from Paris
- Entry to Monet's house and gardens in Giverny
- Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles and gardens
Optional Activities
- Taxi to meeting point (at traveler's own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Monet's House and Gardens Palace of Versailles - Day 9
Paris
Following breakfast, take a taxi to the meeting point at Metro Cité for a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of the Latin Quarter. Starting at Notre Dame Cathedral with a small group of eight people, you'll explore the neighborhood's history from ancient Rome to today, visit the Sorbonne University and the Pantheon, check out Shakespeare & Co. bookstore, and relax in Luxembourg Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Expert local guide
- Semi-private tour for up to 8 guests per guide
Optional Activities
- Taxi to meeting point (at traveler's own expense)
- Food and beverages
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Luggage or coat storage
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Cathedral Sorbonne University Pantheon Shakespeare & Co. Luxembourg Gardens - Day 10
Paris to Zurich
After breakfast, walk to Gare du Nord train station and board a scenic train to Zurich. You'll arrive at Zurich HB station and walk to your hotel where check-in is available from 14:00. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Lake Lucerne
Following breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point and join a 9.5-hour guided tour. You'll ride a coach along Lake Lucerne to Weggis, then board an aerial cableway to Rigi Kaltbad. After that, take Europe's first mountain railway to Rigi-Kulm at 1,797 meters for spectacular views. You'll descend via cogwheel train to Vitznau, enjoy a 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne to Lucerne, and stroll through the medieval Old Town before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Roundtrip transportation from Zurich in a comfortable coach
- Aerial Cable Car & Mountain Railway ride up Mount Rigi
- Cogwheel Train ride down to Vitznau
- 1-hour Boat Ride on Lake of the Four Cantons
- English-speaking guide (from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich)
Optional Activities
- Food and drinks
- Optional activities
Landmarks/POIs Mount Rigi Rigi-Kulm Lake of the Four Cantons Weggis Vitznau Lucerne Old Town - Day 12
Zurich
After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for a 4.5-hour afternoon tour starting at 13:00. You'll tour Zurich's main attractions by air-conditioned coach, passing the opera house, national museum, and financial district. There'll be photo stops at Lake Zurich, the Old Town, and beautiful churches including St. Peter with Europe's largest clock face. Then you'll cross Lake Zurich by ferry and take a cable car to Felsenegg viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided old town walk
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
- Cable car ride to the Felsenegg viewpoint
- 10-minute walk on natural path downhill/uphill to Felsenegg viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Food and drinks
Landmarks/POIs Zurich Opera House Swiss National Museum Zurich Financial District Lake Zurich Zurich Old Town St. Peter Church, Zurich Felsenegg Viewpoint - Day 13
Zurich to Milan
Following breakfast, walk to Zurich HB train station and board a scenic train to Milan. You'll arrive at Milano Centrale station and walk to your hotel where check-in is available from 14:00. Spend the evening exploring Milan on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Bellagio - Como
After breakfast, walk to the meeting point for a 10-hour guided tour with roundtrip transport from Milan. You'll visit the Swiss town of Lugano, then head to Bellagio, known as the 'Pearl of Lake Como.' Stroll through stair alleys and have lunch at a local eatery. Later, you'll cruise on a private boat across Lake Como spotting villas including Villa del Balbianello and Villa Balbiano, then explore the town of Como to see its art and medieval history in the town square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Roundtrip from Milan on a small group (max 30 pax)
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Audio headset
- Luxurious private boat tour on Lake Como
Optional Activities
- Meal and drinks
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Landmarks/POIs Lugano Bellagio Villa del Balbianello Villa Balbiano Lake Como Como - Day 15
Florence
Following breakfast, walk to the meeting point for a 15-hour guided tour visiting Pisa and Florence. You'll start with a photo stop at the famous Leaning Tower and stroll through Piazza dei Miracoli. Then it's on to Florence where your guide takes you to Piazza di Santa Croce before you have free time to explore the Renaissance city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport from/to Pisa and Florence
- Guided tour on board
- Tour leader
- Audio guide of Florence (if option selected)
Optional Activities
- Audio guide of Florence
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Piazza di Santa Croce - Day 16
Milan to Airport
After breakfast, meet your driver for a transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport. You'll need to check out of your hotel by 12:00 noon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
