Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and get checked into your hotel. After settling in, there's free time to relax and walk around the area. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to see what tour information they have posted about the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
- Day 2
Dublin
The morning kicks off with a panoramic tour through Dublin's quieter side, taking in the River Liffey, historic parks, and the university grounds. You'll see Trinity College from outside and drive through the downtown streets. From there, the afternoon is completely yours to wander and check out whatever interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Academy Plaza), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin
- Walk along the banks of the River Liffey
- Visit parks and historic university areas
- See exterior of Trinity College
Landmarks Trinity College Dublin River Liffey 
- Day 3
Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool
Early morning ferry ride to Wales, taking about three to three and a half hours. Once there, explore Caernarfon Castle, a World Heritage Site right on the water. Grab lunch and take a walk around the town. Then it's off to Liverpool for a short bus tour of this historic port city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Liverpool Centre), Hotel (Atlantic Tower Liverpool By Sunday)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Dublin to Wales
- Visit Caernarfon castle (exterior viewing implied)
- Short bus tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Visit The Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon The Beatles Museum 
- Day 4
Liverpool - Stratford - Oxford - London
Head into central England and stop in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, where you'll have lunch and time to look around. After that, continue to Oxford, the university town where you can see where kings and philosophers studied. Travel on to London for an evening arrival at the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford 
- Day 5
London
Start the day with a morning tour of London covering Westminster, Parliament, the City district, and the Thames. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. Later in the evening, meet up at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho's nightlife areas before heading back by bus.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
Included Activities
- City tour of London covering Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley excursion including Windsor town (6 hours) - €35
Landmarks Palace of Westminster River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho Windsor Castle 
- Day 6
London
This is your day to explore London however you like. Walk through different neighborhoods, find spots that catch your eye, and let each place show you something different. No schedule, no group activities, just you and the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
- Day 7
London - Calais - Amiens - Paris
Take the ferry from London across to France, with a quick stop in Calais. Continue on to Amiens and see the Gothic cathedral and the narrow streets that wind through town. Visit Jules Verne's old house, then drive toward Paris, arriving by the end of the day.
- 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 from London to France
- Visit Amiens Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Jules Verne's house in Amiens
Landmarks Amiens Cathedral Jules Verne House 
- Day 8
Paris
Spend time at the Palace of Versailles and walk through the gardens. Later, head to Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. Take a panoramic tour with a local guide who'll point out Paris's wide avenues and famous landmarks, then return to the hotel.
- 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 Palace of Versailles gardens
- Visit Montmartre
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 9
Paris
Go up the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. Then settle in for a cruise on the Seine that lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is free to spend however you like, exploring Paris at your own pace.
- 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 with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower River Seine 
- Day 10
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through Burgundy and see the vineyards and wine country. Stop in Beaune, a charming town with flowers lining the streets, a historic hospice, and a wine museum. Continue to Lyon, which sits on the Rhône River and was once the capital of Roman Gaul. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviève for views over the city and explore the old town center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Lyon Ouest Tassin)
Included Activities
- Journey through Burgundy region
- Visit Beaune
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Rhône River 
- Day 11
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Cross into Switzerland, passing by Geneva's Palace of Nations and the English Garden with its flower clock and Jet d'Eau fountain. Drive along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, stopping in the town of Neuchâtel to see the historic center and its 10th-century castle. Arrive in Zurich in the late afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Pass by Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Visit English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- View Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Travel through Three Lakes region
Optional Activities
- Stop and walk by Lake Neuchâtel
- Explore Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit Neuchâtel 10th-century castle
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden, Geneva Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 12
Zurich
Explore Zurich with a guide, learning about Switzerland's largest city and its role as a financial and cultural hub. Take a nearly two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with brief stops at small villages along the way. Disembark in Rapperswil, a medieval village, and take the train back to Zurich.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- City tour of Zurich with guide
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich (approximately 2 hours)
- Stop in Rapperswil village
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil 
- Day 13
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Head into the Interlaken region and see mountain landscapes and clear lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then ride a cable car up to walk a path to a bridge overlooking glaciers. Have lunch on the mountain before driving to Lucerne, a beautiful Swiss city. Spend time exploring it, then take the train back to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Grindelwald
- Walk to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion with rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with breathtaking alpine and glacier views
Landmarks Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
