Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and head to your hotel for check-in. Spend the afternoon getting settled, then stop by the hotel reception to find information about when your tour officially begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
- Day 2
Lisbon
Start the morning exploring Lisbon's neighborhoods on a guided tour, seeing the historic tiles and winding streets that define the city. You'll visit Belem where Portuguese explorers once embarked, then the afternoon opens up for you to either wander around Bairro Alto and its viewpoints or take an optional trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. Head back to your hotel from Restauradores Square.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon - Estremoz - Cáceres - Madrid
Leave Lisbon early and drive through Alentejo toward Spain, stopping in Estremoz for coffee and a walk through the medieval streets near the castle. Continue on to Caceres to see its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance center, then finish the day arriving in Madrid with a transfer to Plaza Mayor.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Stop in Estremoz
- Stroll through Cáceres historic center
Landmarks Estremoz Cáceres Historic Center Plaza Mayor 
- Day 4
Madrid
Take a full tour of central Madrid covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Later you'll see Retiro Park with its lake and Palacio de Cristal, then tour Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The afternoon is yours to explore freely before returning to your hotel in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Travel through Castile and into Aragon, stopping in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue to Poblet Abbey, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval monasteries, then arrive in Barcelona by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Som By Marriott), Hotel (Acta Voraport), Hotel (Ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi), Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona - Girona
Spend the morning touring Barcelona with a local guide, discovering Gaudi's modernist buildings, the crowded Ramblas, and the city's history connected to the Universal Exposition and Olympics. Later in the evening you'll head north into Catalonia and walk through Girona's historic streets, seeing the colorful houses and old Jewish quarter before checking out the cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Tour of Barcelona
- Walking tour of Girona historic center
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Historic Center Girona Cathedral 
- Day 7
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambéry
Head south into France through Provence to Arles, a UNESCO-listed city known for its connection to Van Gogh. You'll see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches with time for lunch and walking around. After that, experience Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space in an old quarry with light displays and music. Arrive in Chambery for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre), Hotel (Best Western Alexander Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières
Landmarks Arles Roman Theater in Arles Carrières des Lumières Chambéry 
- Day 8
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Leysin
Cross into Switzerland and reach Geneva, where you'll visit the Palais des Nations and United Nations headquarters with your guide, walk through the English Garden with its flower clock, and see the Jet d'Eau fountain. Stop in Gruyeres village for a look at the famous cheese-making traditions, then tour the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Continue on mountain roads to Chillon Castle beside Lake Geneva, arriving in Leysin by mid-afternoon with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Geneva with guide
- Visit to Palais des Nations
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau
- Visit to Gruyères
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
- Admission to Chillon Castle
- Travel to Leysin
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nestlé chocolate factories near Gruyères
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle Lake Geneva Leysin 
- Day 9
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Experience alpine views as you take a cable car up to Glacier 3000 for ice, snow, and a suspended bridge between peaks with an Ice Cathedral and Fun Park to explore. Stop in Interlaken for lunch, then travel to Lucerne and finish the evening in Zurich with some time to check out the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
- Suspended bridge walk
- Ice Cathedral visit
- Glacier 3000 Fun Park access
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne Zurich 
- Day 10
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps to the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see three medieval castles perched on hills, then wander through the streets. Continue into Italy to Como to see the lake and cathedral, have lunch, and then head to Milan where your guide shows you Piazza del Duomo before transferring to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Amedia Milan)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona
- Stop in Como
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Landmarks Bellinzona Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 11
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Travel from Milan toward Rome with a stop in Pisa. Take a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli where you can spend time looking at the Leaning Tower and other buildings in this important art complex. After that, continue on to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli including Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 12
Rome
Spend three hours on a guided tour mixing walking and bus rides through Imperial Rome, seeing the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, and other landmarks before reaching Vatican City around 11 a.m. An optional Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit is available. Later you'll head to Trastevere neighborhood for dinner and return to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Rome
- Walking tour of Imperial Rome
- Panoramic bus ride through Rome
- Visit to Arch of Constantine
- Exterior viewing of Colosseum
- Visit to Imperial Forums
- Visit to Circus Maximus
- Visit to Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- Visit to Pyramid of Cestius
- Visit to Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
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 Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 13
Rome - Florence
Leave Rome and head north to Florence, going straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. Walk toward the historic center with time for lunch, then take a guided walking tour seeing Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, with plenty of restaurant options nearby for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of historic center
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to Duomo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 14
Florence - Venice
Cross the Apennines heading to Venice, enjoying mountain scenery along the way. Once you arrive, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to Venice itself. Walk through St. Mark's Square with a local guide, tour the Murano Glass Factory to see traditional glassmaking, then have free time to explore. Your hotel is in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 15
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg
Depart Venice heading toward Austria. Upon arriving in Innsbruck, walk through the historic city center and grab lunch. Then travel through scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuhl, a picturesque ski village, and explore the town before continuing on to Salzburg by day's end.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Innsbruck historic center
- Visit to Kitzbühel
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbühel Salzburg 
- Day 16
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Start the morning in Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center under a grand castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, then head to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake where you'll take an included boat cruise to see four lake castles before reaching Gmunden. Continue to Vienna, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden Vienna 
- Day 17
Vienna
Tour Vienna with a local guide on a panoramic route through majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. In the evening, head to Grinzing, an old wine village now part of the city, where you have free time to eat at traditional taverns.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Landmarks Vienna Grinzing 
- Day 18
Vienna - Budapest
Travel about three hours to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Start at the lively Vaci utca area with time for lunch, then take an included boat trip on the Danube River to see Buda and Pest from the water. Follow with a panoramic tour of the city and free time afterward. An optional evening Magyar show with dinner is available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vaci utca
- Included boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Vaci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 19
Budapest
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast, leaving you with lasting memories from your journey across five countries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
