Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Your transfer gets you to the hotel where you'll have time to get settled in and rest after travel. Stop by the reception desk in the afternoon to pick up information about upcoming tours and activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
- Day 2
London
The morning includes a guided city tour that covers Westminster, Parliament, the City, and views along the Thames. Your afternoon is free to do what you want, though there's an optional trip to Windsor Castle in the Thames Valley if that interests you. Later, you'll take an evening walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley excursion including the town of Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Houses of Parliament Windsor Castle Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 3
London
This day is yours to use however you like. Wander through different neighborhoods, find local spots, and get a feel for the city at your own pace without a set itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Earls Court), Hotel (Dorsett Shepherds Bush)
- Day 4
London - Calais - Amiens - Paris
You'll leave London and take a ferry across to France. After a stop in Calais, the coach continues to Amiens where you can walk around the Gothic cathedral, narrow streets, and the floating gardens. By evening you'll arrive in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the house where Jules Verne lived in Amiens
Landmarks Amiens Cathedral Jules Verne's House 
- Day 5
Paris
Start at the Palace of Versailles to see the gardens and explore the grounds. Later you'll head to Montmartre to walk through its bohemian streets and see where artists work and perform. A panoramic tour with a local guide shows you Paris's grand avenues and famous landmarks. If you want, there's an optional variety show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (entrance fee not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 6
Paris
You'll visit the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor. After that, you'll take a boat cruise on the Seine for about an hour and fifteen minutes. The rest of the afternoon is free so you can explore Paris on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise on the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 7
Paris - Burgundy - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through the Bourgogne wine region and stop in Beaune where you can walk through flower-filled streets, see the hospice, and check out the wine museum. From there you'll head to Lyon, take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviare for views over the city, and have free time to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 8
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
You're heading to Switzerland. In Geneva you'll see the Palace of Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. The route takes you along scenic areas near Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchatel. You'll stop in Neuchatel to explore the old town and 10th-century castle before arriving in Zurich in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Optional Activities
- Walk by the lake in Neuchâtel
- Exploration of Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit to Neuchâtel's 10th-century castle
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 9
Zurich
A guided tour shows you around Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city and cultural center. Then you'll take a nearly two-hour scenic cruise on Lake Zurich that stops at small villages along the way. You'll get off at Rapperswil to visit its medieval castle, then take the train back to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 two hours) with stops at villages
- Visit to Rapperswil medieval castle
- Train ride from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
You'll drive through mountain and lake scenery, stopping in Grindelwald for coffee. A cable car takes you up the mountain where you'll walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views. Lunch happens at the mountain location. After that you head to Lucerne to explore before returning to Zurich. There's an optional all-day Mount Titlis trip if you prefer that instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Grindelwald
- Walk along mountain path to suspended bridge in Grindelwald
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion including rotating cable car to summit over 3,000 meters with views of glacier and Alps
Landmarks Grindelwald Interlaken region Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 11
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leaving Zurich early, you'll cross the Alps to Bellinzona where three UNESCO medieval castles sit on the hills above the city. You'll walk around the town center, then continue to Como in Italy, known for its gardens and beautiful cathedral. By the time you reach Milan, you'll visit Piazza del Duomo before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona's three medieval castles
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Como's beautiful gardens
- Visit to Como's spectacular cathedral
Landmarks Bellinzona Medieval Castles Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 12
Milan - Pisa - Rome
You'll travel to Pisa and take a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower and other historic structures create a remarkable complex. From there the coach continues toward Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 13
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride showing you 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 finishes at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m., and there's an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel if you want. In the evening you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner and time to explore, getting back around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Visit to Arch of Constantine
- View of Colosseum exterior
- Visit to Imperial Forums
- Visit to Circus Maximus
- Visit to Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- Visit to Pyramid of Cestius
- Visit to Castel Sant'Angelo
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- 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 14
Rome - Florence
Leaving Rome, you head north through beautiful landscapes to Florence. You'll go to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city, then walk toward the center. Lunch happens before a guided walking tour with a local expert who takes you to Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. The afternoon and evening are free with various restaurant options to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to Duomo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 15
Florence - Venice
You'll cross the Apennine mountains and travel to Venice. A boat takes you across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island. With a local guide, you'll visit St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how glass has been made there for centuries. You'll have free time to explore on your own. You'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to Venice
- Visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 16
Venice
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end. You'll leave with memories of traveling through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
