Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your Travel Director and board the high-speed Eurostar from London's St. Pancras Station, traveling through the Channel Tunnel to Brussels. From there, drive onwards to Amsterdam where you'll enjoy a Welcome Reception with a canal cruise through the tree-lined waterways of the Old City, followed by dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam for a delightful dinner, served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from London to Brussels via Channel Tunnel
- Welcome Reception with Travel Director
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's Old City and tree-lined waterways
- Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
Landmarks St. Pancras Station Channel Tunnel St. Mark's Square 
- Day 2
Amsterdam - Rhine Valley - Heidelberg
Travel from Amsterdam into Germany and board a midday Rhine cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar. You'll watch the legendary Lorelei Rock while enjoying a wine tasting on board as you cruise through the scenic valley. After that, continue to Heidelberg in the Neckar Valley, where a Local Expert guides you through the cobbled lanes and lively old quarter of this university town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ATLANTIC Heidelberg)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise from Boppard to Sankt Goar
- Regional wine tasting on the Rhine
- Guided walk through Heidelberg's cobbled lanes and old quarter with Local Expert
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Boppard Sankt Goar - Day 3
Heidelberg - Hohenschwangau - Neuschwanstein - Innsbruck
Head towards the Bavarian Alps, stopping beneath the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein. Cross into Austria and reach Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital. With your Travel Director, stroll through the Old Town to admire architectural highlights including the Imperial Palace and Golden Roof.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)
Included Activities
- Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles viewpoints
- Guided walk through Innsbruck's Old Town with Travel Director
- Views of Imperial Palace and Golden Roof
Landmarks Hohenschwangau Castle Neuschwanstein Castle Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) Innsbruck Old Town 
- Day 4
Innsbruck - Dolomites - Venice
Journey across the Italian border through dramatic peaks and valleys of the Dolomites, passing alpine villages, forested slopes and vineyard-covered hillsides. Descend into the Veneto region where you'll visit a local family-run winery to learn about spumante production and try a tasting. Arrive in Venice for dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Discover the flavours of Veneto with a guided tasting at a local winery. Meet the winemakers and savour the region's celebrated wines while learning about the traditions and craft behind each bottle), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Drive through Dolomites with alpine scenery
- Family-run winery visit in Veneto region
- Spumante production education and tasting
- Dinner in Venice
Landmarks Dolomites Veneto Region 
- Day 5
Venice
Explore Venice with a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop where you'll see the ancient skill of Venetian artisans. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The afternoon is free to relax or you can optionally cruise to the colorful island of Burano for local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional glassblowing workshop
- Glassblowing demonstration and artisan education
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View of St. Mark's Basilica
- View of Doge's Palace
- View of Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Cruise to island of Burano for meal of local specialities and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 6
Venice - Tuscany - Umbria - Rome
Travel into the Apennine Mountains and through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. Experience authentic Italian hospitality at a home-cooked meal prepared by your local host, centered on the Italian values of food, family and friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Travel through Apennine Mountains, Tuscany, and Umbria
- Home-cooked meal with local Italian host
- Orientation of Rome with Travel Director
Landmarks Apennine Mountains Tuscany Umbria Tiber River 
- Day 7
Rome
Explore Rome's iconic religious and historical treasures with a Local Expert. Visit the Vatican Museums to see Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel, then tour St. Peter's Basilica. You'll also have an exclusive after-hours visit to the 9th-century Basilica of Saint Praxedes with its Byzantine mosaics. Later, cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums tour with Local Expert
- Sistine Chapel frescoes viewing
- St. Peter's Basilica tour
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes
- Viewing of Byzantine mosaics at Saint Praxedes
- Colosseum exterior viewing and history
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Basilica of Saint Praxedes Colosseum River Tiber 
- Day 8
Chianti - Florence
Drive through the scenic Chianti Hills to Florence. A Local Expert guides you to the Duomo, where you'll see Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise on the baptistery, then visit Piazza della Signoria with its fountains and Renaissance works. The afternoon is yours to shop in this city known for gold and leather, or optionally visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David. Dinner is at a local trattoria in Florence's heart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Experience local Florentine flavours while relaxing over dinner with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Firenze, Florence)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti Hills
- Guided visit to Florence Duomo with Local Expert
- Viewing of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise on baptistery
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- Viewing of Renaissance masterpieces in Signoria Square
- Dinner with wine at local trattoria in Florence
Optional Activities
- Accademia Gallery visit with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Chianti Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Gates of Paradise Piazza della Signoria Accademia Gallery 
- Day 9
Florence - Lake Maggiore
Travel north past Milan into the Italian Lake District, where alpine scenery blends with subtropical vegetation. Spend a relaxed afternoon at Lake Maggiore. You can optionally take a cruise to the charming Isola Bella for a guided tour of its palace and botanical gardens. Choose your own dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each with unique cuisine and setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno)
Included Activities
- Travel through Italian Lake District
- Afternoon leisure time at Lake Maggiore
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella
- Guided tour of Isola Bella palace
- Guided tour of Botanical Gardens at Isola Bella
- Dine-Around Evening - choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Isola Bella Botanical Gardens at Isola Bella - Day 10
Lake Maggiore - Mount Stanserhorn - Lucerne
Enjoy your final moments among the Italian lakes before crossing into Switzerland. Take an open-top cable car ride up Mount Stanserhorn's summit and see views stretching to Alsace and the Black Forest on clear days. Walk scenic pathways while spotting marmots and native wildlife. Continue to lakeside Lucerne where the afternoon is free to relax, or optionally cruise on Lake Lucerne for dramatic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Open-top cable car ride on Mount Stanserhorn powered by solar energy
- Summit views of Alsace and Black Forest
- Scenic pathway walks on Mount Stanserhorn
- Wildlife viewing opportunities for marmots and native animals
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
Landmarks Mount Stanserhorn Lake Lucerne 
- Day 11
Lucerne
Visit the Lion Monument, a limestone cliff sculpture honoring the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge and admire the ornate Jesuit Church. Spend the day exploring the traffic-free Old Town shopping for Swiss chocolate and watches, or venture into the countryside for a horse-drawn carriage ride to meet local farmers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)
Included Activities
- View of Lion Monument
- Walk across Chapel Bridge
- Visit to Jesuit Church
Optional Activities
- Shopping for chocolate in Old Town
- Shopping for Swiss watches in Old Town
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in countryside
- Meet local farmers
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Lucerne Old Town - Day 12
Lucerne - Alsace - Burgundy - Paris
Journey through the rural French countryside of Alsace and Burgundy to reach Paris. See the impressive Eiffel Tower, explore the banks of the Seine with its numerous bridges, view the obelisk in Place de la Concorde, and drive along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to explore Paris's lively atmosphere, including options for cabaret shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Travel through Alsace and Burgundy wine regions
- Viewing of Eiffel Tower
- Viewing of banks of the Seine and its bridges
- Viewing of Place de la Concorde and obelisk
- Drive along Champs-Élysées
- Viewing of Arc de Triomphe
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 13
Paris
Choose between two curated experiences to discover Paris like a local. Explore the Montorgueil district to witness community life, or join a food enthusiast on a walk through Parisian streets, visiting small shops and sampling local treats at patisseries, boulangeries, and chocolatiers. In the evening, gather with your travel companions at the historic restaurant La Coupole for dinner featuring French cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Rendezvous with your new-found friends at La Coupole for a rousing dinner with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole with French cuisine and wine
Optional Activities
- Montorgueil district exploration - community life walking tour
- Food lover's walking tour - visit to patisseries, boulangeries, chocolatiers with local treats and delicacies sampling
Landmarks Montorgueil District La Coupole - Day 14
Paris to London
Bid farewell to your traveling companions as your journey comes to an end. Transfers are provided to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
