Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll be transferred to your hotel after arriving in Paris, giving you time to settle in and get comfortable. Later in the afternoon, tour information is available at the hotel reception either in person or through information signs, so you can start planning what comes next.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
- Day 2
Paris
This morning includes a panoramic city tour showing Paris's grand avenues and iconic monuments. You'll head to Montmartre to walk through the bohemian neighborhood where artists and cabarets have made their mark. The Palace of Versailles with its gardens is optional if you want to add that (entrance fee separate). An optional variety show rounds out your evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris - Rouen
You'll start at the Eiffel Tower with access to the second floor. After that, a boat cruise takes you along the Seine River. Your afternoon is free to explore Paris on your own pace. Around 4:00 p.m., you'll depart for Normandy and arrive in Rouen, where the medieval architecture and Gothic cathedral are worth checking out in the historic center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine River
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rouen - Canterbury - London
Begin the morning with a stroll through Rouen's center. Then you'll travel north through France and cross the English Channel by ferry to Canterbury, England's religious capital with its charming historic streets. From there, you'll continue to London where you'll have free time around Tower Bridge before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen center
Landmarks Canterbury Historic Centre Tower Bridge 
- Day 5
London
A panoramic tour with a local guide shows you Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where you might see the Changing of the Guard (depending on when you travel). Later in the evening, you'll meet at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho to explore theaters and entertainment spots. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of London with local guide
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 6
London - Colchester - Harwich to Netherlands Ferry
You'll spend time at the British Museum, one of the world's oldest with collections from many cultures. After that, head to the Camden district to check out its vibrant street market where you can find unique items and grab lunch. Around 4:00 p.m., you'll travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a walk through its historic streets. Then it's on to Harwich to board an overnight ferry to the Netherlands in an en suite cabin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- British Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Camden district street market and lunch
Landmarks British Museum Camden Market Colchester 
- Day 7
Netherlands - Volendam - Amsterdam
You'll arrive in the Netherlands around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland. Volendam, a charming fishing village, is next on the itinerary. After that, you'll head to Amsterdam for a guided city tour covering the windmill, Rembrandt statue, the South District, and the diamond cutting tradition at Museum Square. The tour ends in the city center where you'll have free time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting workshop
- Walking tour of Amsterdam city center
Landmarks Volendam Rembrandt Statue Museum Square 
- Day 8
Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin
Leaving Amsterdam, you'll head toward Germany with a stop in Hamelin, a charming town with shops and streets from the Pied Piper story. You'll pass through Marienborn, the former border between East and West Germany until 1990. By evening, you'll arrive in Berlin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hamelin
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn Border 
- Day 9
Berlin
A guided city tour from the coach covers Museum Island, the Television Tower, main shopping streets, the old cathedral damaged in WWII, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and expansive parks. You'll also visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own, and an early evening transfer takes you to the lively Kantstrasse area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Berlin with local guide
- Visit to Holocaust Memorial
- Visit to Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 10
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
You'll travel through forests toward Dresden, known for its architectural and artistic heritage. Impressive palaces are worth exploring, and you can grab lunch at one of the local restaurants or coffee shops. Later, you'll head into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague for the evening. Old Town Square has vibrant energy and plenty of restaurants with international options before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Optional Activities
- Dresden palace exploration
- Lunch in Dresden
Landmarks Dresden Old Town Square 
- Day 11
Prague
A local guide leads a panoramic tour highlighting Prague's outstanding monuments and its Baroque character. You'll visit Prague Castle and take a boat ride on the Vltava River. Your afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 12
Prague - Munich - Innsbruck
You'll head early toward Bavaria in Germany, arriving in Munich by midday where you'll have free time to walk the historic city center and have lunch. In the afternoon, you'll continue to Austria and the Alps, then explore Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. There's time for dinner in the Golden Roof area and Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alphotel Innsbruck)
Optional Activities
- Munich historic city center exploration
- Lunch in Munich
- Dinner in Innsbruck Golden Roof area or Old Town
Landmarks Munich Historic City Center Innsbruck Golden Roof 
- Day 13
Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
First stop is the Swarovski Museum, home of crystals, where you can explore the gardens and learn how crystal pieces are made. You'll also stroll through Innsbruck's historic center. After that, scenic mountain roads take you to Kitzbuehel, a Tyrolean town known for its ski resort and the Hahnenkamm Race. By day's end, you'll reach Salzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Visit to Swarovski Museum
- Exploration of Innsbruck historic center
Optional Activities
- Kitzbuehel exploration
Landmarks Swarovski Museum Kitzbuehel 
- Day 14
Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Explore Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture and castle overlooking the city. You'll travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a pilgrimage site. Then head to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake where a cruise shows you four of the lake's castles before ending in Gmunden. Later you'll continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Salzburg
- Cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Optional Activities
- St. Wolfgang visit
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 15
Vienna
A local guide leads a panoramic tour of Vienna's grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. In the evening, you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, where you can dine at traditional taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Vienna with local guide
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 16
Vienna - Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital. You'll start at Vác Street with free time for lunch. An included boat trip on the Danube shows you historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest. Then comes a panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' with free time afterward. An optional Magyar show with dinner is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic city tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Vací utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 17
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Leaving Budapest early, you'll head for Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, a charming city along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll explore and have time for lunch. Then you'll continue to the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Optional Activities
- Bratislava historic center exploration
- Lunch in Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava 
- Day 18
Prague
After breakfast, your tour ends, leaving you with wonderful memories of your journey through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
