Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and head to your hotel, where your guide meets you with the details you need to know. Later on, head over to Via Cavour to find dinner. The area has quite a range of options, so you can pick between Italian, Indian, Chinese, or other international spots depending on what sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided walk and panoramic bus tour covering the main spots of Imperial Rome. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum's exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour finishes at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m., and there's an option to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on your own. After, transfer to Trastevere for dinner, then head back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Views of Arch of Constantine
- Views of Colosseum exterior
- Views of Imperial Forums
- Views of Circus Maximus
- Views of Baths of Caracalla
- Views of Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- Views of Pyramid of Cestius
- Views of Castel Sant'Angelo
- 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 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll head north from Rome, traveling through the landscape toward Florence. Once there, start at Piazzale Michelangelo to take in the city views from above, then walk down into the historic center. A guided tour takes you through the key spots: Ponte Vecchio with its shops lining the bridge, the Duomo with its distinctive dome, and Piazza della Signoria where you can see the replicas of famous sculptures. After the tour wraps up, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the narrow streets and find a place for dinner, with restaurants scattered throughout the center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Florence at leisure
- Dinner at local restaurants with international cuisines
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Head across the Apennines through mountain scenery and reach Venice. Take a boat over the Giudecca Canal to get to the Island of Venice, then a local guide shows you around St. Mark's Square. Next, stop at the Murano Glass Factory to watch traditional glass-making. You'll have free time to explore on your own, and you'll stay in the Mestre district for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Visit to Murano Glass Factory with admission included
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 5
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
Leave Venice heading toward Austria and arrive in Innsbruck, where you'll walk through the historic center and have lunch. Then drive through scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuehel, a ski village in the area. The day finishes in Salzburg with an evening arrival. Note that if there aren't many travelers, the Venice to Innsbruck portion might be by train instead of coach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Innsbruck historic city center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Exploration time in Kitzbuehel
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbuehel 
- Day 6
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Spend the morning in Salzburg, seeing Mozart's birthplace and the Renaissance and Baroque buildings with the castle rising above. Travel through lakes and mountain scenery to St. Wolfgang, a well-known pilgrimage destination, then to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake. You'll take an included boat cruise to see four castles on the water before getting off in Gmunden. After that, continue on to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg - Mozart's city with Renaissance and Baroque center
- Visit to St. Wolfgang
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
Optional Activities
- Visit to Traunkirchen
Landmarks Salzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 7
Vienna
Take a panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide, seeing grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the city center. Afternoon is free for you to check out the city on your own. Later, transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing area with traditional taverns, where you'll have free time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide exploring majestic avenues, palaces, parks and city center
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna
- Dinner in Grinzing district traditional taverns
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll reach Budapest. Start at Vácí utca with free time for lunch, then take an included boat trip on the Danube River to see the historic Buda side and the cosmopolitan Pest side. Follow that with a panoramic tour of the city. Free time comes next to explore on your own, and there's an optional Magyar show with included dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River with views of Buda and Pest
Optional Activities
- Free time at Vácí utca
- Lunch at Vácí utca
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
- Optional Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Vácí utca Danube River 
- Day 9
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Depart Budapest early for Bratislava, Slovakia's capital along the Danube. Walk through the attractive historic center and have lunch there. Then continue into the Czech Republic and reach Prague in the evening. Transfer to Old Town Square to get a feel for the city's energy and attractions. Dinner options include Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Bratislava historic center
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bratislava
- Dinner at restaurants in Old Town Square
Landmarks Bratislava Historic Center Old Town Square, Prague 
- Day 10
Prague
Explore Prague with a local guide on a panoramic tour that highlights the city's main monuments and buildings. Prague Castle is included with admission, and you'll also have an included boat ride on the Vltava River. The afternoon is yours to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague), Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle with admission included
- Boat ride on the Vltava River included
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Prague
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 11
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
Head out early from Prague and stop in Pilsen to walk through the historic center, including Old Town Square, the cathedral, Plague Column, and Renaissance town hall. Cross into Germany and follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a small village that's known as one of Germany's most beautiful towns. End the day in Frankfurt with free time in the historic center for dinner from various international options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Pilsen historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit to Rothenburg
- Dinner at restaurants in Frankfurt historic center
Landmarks Pilsen Old Town Square Pilsen Cathedral Plague Column, Pilsen Rothenburg Frankfurt Historic City Center 
- Day 12
Frankfurt - Rhine Cruise - Cologne - Amsterdam
Take a scenic boat ride on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, which is the most picturesque section of the river. Then travel to Cologne, famous for its massive Gothic cathedral, and continue into the Netherlands. You'll arrive in Amsterdam by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Optional Activities
- Visit to Cologne and Gothic Cathedral
Landmarks Rhine River Rüdesheim St. Goar Cologne Gothic Cathedral 
- Day 13
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken
Visit charming Dutch spots starting with Zaanse Schans, known for its houses, canals, and windmills. Head to Volendam, a scenic fishing village, and take a short boat trip to Marken, which used to be an island and now has traditional houses built on stilts. In the afternoon, a guided tour covers Amsterdam's highlights including the iconic windmill and Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. Then you'll walk into the city center for free time to explore the canals, markets, and cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans with charming houses, canals, and windmills
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Visit to Marken with traditional stilt houses
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Views of iconic windmill and Rembrandt statue
- Visit to South District
- Diamond cutting workshop with admission included
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's canals, markets, and cafés
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Museum Square, Amsterdam 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, leaving you with memories from this journey across Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and the Netherlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
