Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll be transferred to your hotel in Lisbon and have the rest of the day to get settled in. Stop by the reception desk in the afternoon to check the information boards for details about upcoming tour activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
- Day 2
Lisbon
Spend the morning exploring Lisbon's hilly streets and seeing the decorative tiles throughout the city, then head to the historic Belem neighborhood where Portuguese sailors once departed on their voyages. The afternoon is free, so you can walk up to Bairro Alto and catch the viewpoint there. Later, return through the lively Restauradores Square, which has plenty of bars and cafes to check out.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon featuring the seven hills, charming alleys, and Atlantic light
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (40 EUR)
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Madrid
Start early from Lisbon and drive through the Alentejo region. You'll stop in Estremoz to see the medieval castle, then continue to Caceres where you'll have time for lunch and to walk around this historic medieval and Renaissance town. After that, head to Madrid, arriving in the evening for a transfer to Plaza Mayor.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Coffee stop in Estremoz
Landmarks Estremoz Caceres 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. You'll also visit Retiro Park to see its lake and the glass palace inside. Later, tour the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own before heading back to the hotel in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Admission to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcala Plaza de Colon Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 
- Day 5
Madrid to Barcelona
Travel through Castile and Aragon, stopping in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar with its distinctive architecture. After that, visit Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery set in a quiet location. Continue driving to Barcelona and arrive there 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 to Girona
Explore Barcelona with a tour that covers Gaudi's modernist buildings, the busy Ramblas street, and sites from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. When evening comes, head north to Girona where you'll walk through the old center with its colorful houses, the historic Jewish quarter, and see the cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Tour of Barcelona
Landmarks Ramblas Girona historic center Girona Cathedral 
- Day 7
Girona to Chambery
Drive through Provence into France and stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city tied to Van Gogh's history. Check out the Roman theater and the Romanesque churches there, then head to Carrieres des Lumieres, an underground art space set inside an old quarry. Finish the day in Chambery, the medieval capital of Savoy, where you can see the historic center and castle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre), Hotel (Best Western Alexander Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Arles
- Visit to Carrieres des Lumieres art show
Optional Activities
- Alternative visit to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct (if Carrieres des Lumieres unavailable)
Landmarks Arles Roman Theater of Arles Carrieres des Lumieres Pont du Gard Chambery historic center 
- Day 8
Chambery to Leysin
Cross into Switzerland and reach Geneva to visit the Palais des Nations (the UN headquarters), stroll through the English Garden with its flower clock, and see the Jet d'Eau fountain. From there, go to the walled village of Gruyeres to tour the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Stop at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shore, then drive to Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Visit to Gruyeres
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyeres Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 9
Leysin to Zurich
Take a cable car up to Glacier 3000, one of Switzerland's most scenic spots with snow and ice year-round. You can walk the suspended bridge between two peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Head to Interlaken for lunch, then continue to Lucerne before arriving in Zurich by evening with time to walk around the center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
- Access to suspended bridge between mountain peaks
- Access to Ice Cathedral
- Access to Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Optional Activities
- Alternative alpine scenic experience (if Glacier 3000 closed due to weather)
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 10
Zurich to Paris
Leave Zurich and travel to Strasbourg in Alsace, a city that mixes French and German character. Explore the center on your own pace, then continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 11
Paris
Spend the day at the Palace of Versailles exploring the building and its gardens. Back in Paris, walk through Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists, painters, and cabarets. You'll also get a panoramic tour of the city showing Paris's grand avenues and famous landmarks before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), 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
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 12
Paris to Rouen
Start in central Paris and head up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. After that, take a relaxing boat cruise down the Seine. The afternoon is free to explore Paris at your own pace. Around 4:00 p.m., leave for Normandy and arrive in Rouen where you can walk the historic center with its medieval buildings and impressive Gothic cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche), Hotel (Ibis Rouen Center Champs De Mars), Hotel (Holiday Inn Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with admission to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen historic center Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 13
Rouen to London
Begin with a walk through Rouen's center, then travel to northern France and take the ferry across the English Channel to reach Canterbury, England's religious capital with a charming historic center. Continue to London where you'll have free time in the Tower Bridge area, one of the city's most recognizable spots, then head to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen center
Landmarks Rouen Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 14
London
Join a guided panoramic tour of London with a local guide covering the city's culture and history. You'll see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace (where you might see the Changing of the Guard depending on the dates). In the evening, meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho with their theaters and entertainment, then enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants around.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho, London 
- Day 15
London to Harwich
Visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest museums with collections from many different cultures. Later, go to Camden district to explore its vibrant street market where you can find unique items and grab lunch at local restaurants or food stalls. Around 4:00 p.m., head to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a leisurely walk through its historic streets. Continue to Harwich to board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands with en suite cabin accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
Landmarks British Museum Camden district Colchester 
- Day 16
Hoek van Holland to Amsterdam
Arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. and visit Volendam, a charming fishing village. Travel to Amsterdam for a guided tour that includes the iconic windmill and Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and the diamond cutting museum at Museum Square. The tour ends with a walk into the city center followed by free time to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond cutting workshop experience at Museum Square
Landmarks Volendam Amsterdam windmill Rembrandt statue South District, Amsterdam Museum Square 
- Day 17
Amsterdam
After breakfast, your tour ends, leaving you with wonderful memories of your time traveling through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
