Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. Later in the afternoon, stop by the hotel reception to check the boards for tour information and details about what's coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
- Day 2
Dublin
The morning starts with a panoramic tour through Dublin. You'll walk along the River Liffey, pass through parks, and see Trinity College's exterior along with the historic downtown area. The afternoon is yours to explore the city however you'd like at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin
- Walk along River Liffey
- View Trinity College exterior
Landmarks Trinity College River Liffey 
- Day 3
Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool
Early morning you'll board a ferry for about 3 to 3.5 hours heading to Wales. Once there, check out Caernarfon, a seaside World Heritage Site with a striking castle dominating the landscape. You'll have time for lunch and a walk around. Later, it's on to Liverpool by bus for a short tour of this historic port city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday), Hotel (Novotel Paddington Village)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Wales
- Visit Caernarfon Castle
- Bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit The Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle The Beatles Museum 
- Day 4
Liverpool - Stratford-upon-Avon - Oxford - London
This day takes you through central England starting with Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, where you'll have free time to grab lunch and look around. After that, head to Oxford, a historic city known for its educational institutions, then continue on to London, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks Oxford 
- Day 5
London
Morning includes a city tour hitting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames. You'll have the afternoon free to explore on your own. By evening, meet up at Piccadilly for a walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before the bus takes you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, City, and Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Thames Valley including Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Westminster Palace of Westminster River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho Windsor Castle 
- Day 6
London
You have the entire day free in London. Wander around and explore whatever interests you. The city's yours to discover at whatever pace feels right.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Stamford Bridge Fulham Road)
- Day 7
London - Calais - Amiens - Paris
Head out from London and take a ferry across to France. After a quick stop in Calais, continue on to Amiens to walk through its Gothic cathedral, narrow streets, and floating gardens. If you're interested, Jules Verne's former house is also there to visit. Later, travel to Paris, arriving by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to France
- Visit Amiens Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Jules Verne's House in Amiens
Landmarks Amiens Cathedral Floating Gardens of Amiens 
- Day 8
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles and spend time exploring its gardens. From there, head back to Paris and check out Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood full of artists and cabarets. You'll also take a panoramic city tour with a local guide who'll show you impressive avenues and iconic monuments before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris
Begin your day at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor with your included ticket. After that, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The afternoon is free for you to explore Paris however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Go up to second floor of Eiffel Tower (tickets included)
- Seine river cruise (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 10
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through the Burgundy region known for vineyards and wines. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-filled streets, where you can visit the hospice and wine museum. You'll have free time for lunch and a walk around. Later, continue to Lyon, the former capital of Roman Gaul. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviere for great views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Lyon Ouest Tassin)
Included Activities
- Pass through Burgundy vineyards
- Visit Beaune
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Rhône River 
- Day 11
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Head into Switzerland, passing Geneva's Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its famous flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, travel through scenic routes along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchatel, stopping in Neuchatel to walk through the historic town center and see the 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Pass by Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Visit English Garden in Geneva
- View Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Travel through Three Lakes region
- Stop in Neuchâtel
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 12
Zurich
Explore Zurich with a guide and get to know Switzerland's largest city and its cultural and financial center. Take a nearly 2-hour scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with brief stops at charming villages. You'll disembark in Rapperswil, a village with a medieval castle, then head back to Zurich by train.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- City tour of Zurich with guide
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Rapperswil
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 13
Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
Travel to the Interlaken region to see mountain landscapes and pristine lakes. Visit Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding path to reach a suspended bridge with glacier views. Grab lunch on the mountain, then head to Lucerne to explore the city before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Lucerne)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Grindelwald
- Cable car up mountain
- Walk to suspended bridge
- Mountain lunch included
- Visit Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion: rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with glacier and Alps views
Landmarks Grindelwald Interlaken Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 14
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Visit Bellinzona to see its three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles positioned on hills. Continue to Como in Italy, a charming town with beautiful lakeside gardens and an impressive cathedral. End your day in Milan where you'll see Piazza del Duomo before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Amedia Milan)
Included Activities
- Visit Bellinzona
- View three medieval castles in Bellinzona
- Visit Como
- City tour of Milan - Piazza del Duomo
Landmarks Bellinzona Bellinzona Castles Como Piazza del Duomo Milan Cathedral 
- Day 15
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Continue on to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli where you can admire one of Italy's most interesting art complexes and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. After that, travel to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View Piazza dei Miracoli complex
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 16
Rome
Spend three hours on a guided tour combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see 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 11am. The afternoon is free to explore. By evening, you'll head to Trastevere neighborhood for dinner and return to the hotel around 8:30pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Rome (3 hours)
- Walking tour through Imperial Rome
- View Arch of Constantine
- View Colosseum exterior
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Vatican Museums and 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 17
Rome - Florence
Head north from Rome through beautiful landscapes and arrive in Florence. Go straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for great views of the city. Walk toward the historic center, grab lunch, then take a guided walking tour with a local expert visiting Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon is free to explore further, and plenty of restaurant options are available in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Ibis Firenze Nord Aeroporto)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- View Ponte Vecchio
- View Duomo
- View Piazza della Signoria
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 18
Florence - Venice
Cross the Apennines through mountain landscapes heading toward Venice. Once there, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the Island of Venice. With a local guide, visit St. Mark's Square. Tour the Murano Glass Factory to see glass-making techniques up close. The afternoon is free to wander around. You'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat crossing Giudecca Canal
- Visit St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour Murano Glass Factory
- Watch glass-making techniques
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Giudecca Canal Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 19
Venice
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, and you'll leave with great memories of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
