Itinerary
- Day 1
Florence
You'll arrive in Florence and meet your travel group, then get settled into this Renaissance city. A guided walk takes you through the charming streets so you can get a feel for the local culture and architecture. By evening, you'll sit down to an authentic Florentine dinner that features Bistecca, the iconic local steak that the region is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Bistecca, the iconic Florentine steak)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence including Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 2
Florence to Lucerne
Start the day at the Leaning Tower of Pisa where you'll get those classic photo opportunities. From there, you'll travel through scenic landscapes heading into Switzerland. By afternoon you'll arrive in Lucerne, a fairytale-like town where you can walk across its famous wooden bridges and wander the charming cobbled lanes before the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit to Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Visit to Lion Monument in Lucerne
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Wooden Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 3
Lucerne
You've got the day to explore Lucerne at your own pace. Spend time wandering the streets and grabbing coffee at a café with mountain views if you like. If you want more activity, there are optional adventures like heading to the top of Mt. Pilatus for alpine views or taking a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne where you can see the Swiss Alps reflected in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit to the top of Mt. Pilatus for breathtaking views over the Swiss Alps
- Scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne
- Optional fondue dinner
Landmarks Mt. Pilatus Lake Lucerne - Day 4
Lucerne to Beaujolais
After taking in more mountain air, you'll head toward France. A stop in Geneva gives you time for lunch and to check out the famous fountain and some Swiss chocolate treats. Then you'll travel through vineyards to reach a luxurious 16th-century Château in the Beaujolais region, where dinner and wine tasting await to celebrate your arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner and wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château
- Dinner and wine tasting at the château
Landmarks Jet d'Eau 
- Day 5
Beaujolais
Another day at the Château in the Beaujolais countryside. You can start the morning with optional sunrise yoga on the lawn or just relax by the pool in the castle setting. The main event is a picnic in the Château gardens with panoramic views and red wine to go with your meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château
- French-style picnic in the château gardens
- Day 6
Beaujolais to Paris
You'll travel through the Burgundy wine region heading north to Paris. Once you arrive, there's a night-time tour of famous landmarks so you get to see the city lit up. After that, dinner is followed by a visit to the top of Montparnasse Tower where you can see the illuminated city spread out below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time tour of Paris landmarks including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Climb to the 56th floor of Montparnasse Tower for panoramic views of Paris
- Dinner
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral Montparnasse Tower 
- Day 7
Paris
Explore Paris however you'd like during the day. Check out the Fragonard perfumery, wander through tree-lined neighborhoods, hunt for food in Le Marais, shop on the Champs-Élysées, or spend time in the Louvre's galleries. This evening you'll celebrate with dinner and then head to a cabaret show featuring can-can dancers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cabaret show with dinner and can-can girls)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Fragonard perfumery
- Cabaret show with dinner and can-can girls
Optional Activities
- Explore tree-lined quartiers
- Food exploration in Le Marais
- Shopping on Champs-Élysées
- Gallery visits at the Louvre
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Le Marais Champs-Élysées Louvre - Day 8
Paris to London
This is your last day in Paris, so take time to walk through your favorite spots and think back on what you've seen. In the afternoon, head north to Calais (about 3 hours by train or car). Once there, you'll cross from France into England. If London is where your trip ends, you'll say goodbye to the people you've traveled with as everything winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral Montparnasse Tower
