Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive at Prague airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled in, head out to Old Town Square in the evening. The square's packed with restaurants offering everything from local Czech fare to international options, so grab dinner wherever catches your eye before heading back to rest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Old Town Square offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisine
Landmarks Old Town Square 
- Day 2
Prague
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour through Prague, hitting the city's best monuments along the way. You'll get to Prague Castle and then take a boat ride on the Vltava River to see things from a different perspective. The afternoon opens up for you to wander around on your own and check out whatever interests you most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague
- Visit to Prague Castle (admission included)
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 3
Prague - Munich - Innsbruck
Early departure gets you to Munich by midday, leaving time to walk through the historic city center and grab lunch at a spot you choose. From there, it's on to Innsbruck in the Alps. Once you arrive, explore the city and find dinner in the Golden Roof area or wander the Old Town streets to find a restaurant that appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alphotel Innsbruck)
Optional Activities
- Explore Munich historic city center
- Lunch in Munich
- Explore Innsbruck city center
- Dinner in Golden Roof area and Old Town, Innsbruck
Landmarks Munich historic city center Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) 
- Day 4
Innsbruck - Zurich
Start at the Swarovski Museum to see the gardens and learn how crystal gets made. You'll have free time to walk around and take in more, then drive through scenic Tyrolean landscapes toward Zurich. By evening, you're in Zurich's historic center near the lake with plenty of dining choices, whether you want Indian, Italian, Swiss, or something else entirely.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Visit to Swarovski Museum (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Swarovski Museum grounds
- Dinner at restaurants in Zurich historic center offering Indian, Oriental, Italian, International, and Swiss cuisine
Landmarks Swarovski Museum Zurich historic center 
- Day 5
Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
This day focuses on the mountains and lakes around Interlaken. You'll stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk to a suspended bridge with glacier views that really show you what the Alps look like. Lunch is included up on the mountain. Later you head to Lucerne to explore before returning to Zurich. An optional Mount Titlis full-day excursion is available if you want to go higher up.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge at Grindelwald
- Lunch on the mountain (included)
Optional Activities
- Coffee in Grindelwald
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to alpine summit at 3,000+ meters
Landmarks Interlaken Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 6
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Crossing the Alps gets you to the Italian-speaking Swiss region early. Bellinzona shows off three UNESCO medieval castles and charming streets to walk through. Then it's to Como in Lombardy for lunch and time at the lakeside gardens and cathedral. You finish in Milan at Piazza del Duomo with free time before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour including Piazza del Duomo, Milan
Optional Activities
- Explore Bellinzona historic center and three medieval castles (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Lunch in Como
- Explore Como and see gardens and cathedral
- Free time to wander around Milan
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 7
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Head to Pisa and take a small tourist train out to Piazza dei Miracoli where the famous Leaning Tower stands along with one of Italy's best art complexes. After you've had time there, continue toward Rome, arriving later in the day so you can settle in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
Optional Activities
- Time to admire Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 8
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride hitting major sights like the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour wraps up at Vatican City around 11 a.m., and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional if you want to add that. By evening, transfer to Trastevere for dinner, getting back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Dinner at restaurants in Trastevere
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 Trastevere 
- Day 9
Rome to Florence
You'll head north from Rome through the countryside to reach Florence. Start off at Piazzale Michelangelo, which sits high above the city and gives you those sweeping views across the rooftops and hills. From there, make your way down to the historic center where you can grab lunch at one of the local spots. Later in the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour that covers Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have some free time after that to wander around on your own and soak in the atmosphere. By evening, head to one of the neighborhood restaurants for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Florence at leisure
- Dinner at local restaurants with international cuisine options
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 10
Florence - Venice
Cross through the Apennine mountains and arrive in Venice. Take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island. A local guide shows you St. Mark's Square, then you visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch glass-making up close. Free time follows to explore the area, and your hotel is in the Mestre district on the mainland.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 11
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
Leave Venice heading to Austria and arrive in Innsbruck to explore the historic center and have lunch. From there, scenic mountain roads lead to Kitzbuhel, a well-known ski resort village with its own character. Continue on to Salzburg, getting there by end of day. Small group tours might take a train from Venice to Innsbruck instead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic city center
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Explore Kitzbühel village
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 12
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Explore Salzburg in the morning, seeing Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings and the castle overlooking everything. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, then to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake. An included boat cruise shows you four of the lake's castles before you head to Gmunden. Arrive in Vienna by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
Optional Activities
- Explore Salzburg
- Visit St. Wolfgang
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 13
Vienna
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Vienna, showing off the grand avenues, palaces, parks, and the vibrant city center. The afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own. By evening, transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing area now known for traditional taverns. You'll have free time to find a spot and have dinner there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
- Evening transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 14
Vienna - Budapest
Travel about three hours to Budapest and stop first at Vaci utca for free time and lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube lets you see historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. Then a panoramic tour begins showing you the Queen of the Danube with some free time after. An optional Magyar show with dinner is available in the evening if you want it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Váci utca
- Free time to explore Budapest
- Optional Magyar show with included dinner
Landmarks Váci utca Danube River 
- Day 15
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Depart Budapest early for Bratislava, Slovakia's capital along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch before continuing to the Czech Republic. Arrive in Prague in the evening to wrap up the tour.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava historic center
- Lunch in Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava 
