Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and get transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon settling in and checking the reception boards for tour details. This gives you time to get acclimated and grab a bite if you're hungry before the organized activities begin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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)
- Day 2
Barcelona - Girona
This morning you'll take a tour through Barcelona, seeing Gaudí's modernist buildings and walking along the lively Ramblas to check out Olympic and Expo landmarks. Later that afternoon, head north to Girona for an evening walking tour. There you'll see the colorful riverside houses, wander through the old Jewish quarter, and view the impressive cathedral before heading back to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona
- Walking tour of Girona historic center
Landmarks Sagrada Familia La Rambla Girona Cathedral 
- Day 3
Girona - Arles - Chambéry
Cross into France through Provence and stop in Arles to see the Roman theater and Romanesque churches, with time for lunch. After that, you'll head to Carrières des Lumières for an underground art experience in an ancient quarry with projected images and sound. By evening, you'll reach Chambéry, a medieval-style town with a nice historic center and castle to see before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre), Hotel (Best Western Alexander Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières (or Pont du Gard if unavailable)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Roman theater in Arles
- Explore Romanesque churches in Arles
Landmarks Roman Theater of Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard Chambéry Castle 
- Day 4
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Chillon - Leysin
Travel into Switzerland to Geneva where a guide takes you through the Palais des Nations and the English Garden with its famous flower clock. Later, head to the charming walled village of Gruyères to taste chocolate at the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Then visit Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shore before arriving in Leysin, a mountain village with great views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Visit to English Garden and Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit to nearby chocolate factories in Gruyères area
Landmarks Palais des Nations Jet d'Eau Jardin Anglais (English Garden) Gruyères Maison Cailler Chillon Castle 
- Day 5
Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Start early heading to Glacier 3000 by cable car where you can walk the suspended bridge between peaks, check out the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch and then continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's nicest cities. You'll reach Zurich by evening with time to walk around the center before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Glacier 3000 cable car ride
Optional Activities
- Walk on suspended bridge at Glacier 3000
- Explore Ice Cathedral at Glacier 3000
- Visit Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 6
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and head across the Alps into the Italian-speaking region. Stop in Bellinzona to explore three medieval UNESCO castles on the hills above the city. Continue to Como in Lombardy, known for lakeside gardens and its cathedral, with time to have lunch. Finish in Milan where your guide shows you the impressive Piazza del Duomo before you settle in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Piazza del Duomo in Milan
Optional Activities
- Explore Bellinzona's three medieval castles (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Visit Como Cathedral
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo Milan Cathedral 
- Day 7
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Take a small tourist train to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli to spend time with the famous Leaning Tower and see the other structures in this art complex. After that, head toward Rome, arriving later in the day. You'll have time to get to your accommodation and maybe grab dinner nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Eur)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 8
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour combining walking and a bus ride through Imperial Rome. You'll see 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 before finishing at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. In the evening, get transferred to Trastevere neighborhood for dinner among its cozy restaurants and lively streets, returning to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Eur)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional 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 9
Rome - Florence
Head north from Rome through beautiful landscapes and arrive in Florence. Go directly to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city, then walk toward the center. After lunch, join a local guide for a walking tour of Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own and trying restaurants in the area for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 10
Florence - Venice
Cross the Apennines through mountain scenery and reach Venice. Take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice where a local guide shows you St. Mark's Square. Visit the Murano Glass Factory to see how artisans create this traditional glass. You'll have free time to wander around on your own. Your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 11
Venice
After breakfast, your tour through Europe comes to an end. You'll head home with memories from Barcelona through Venice, reflecting on the cities, mountains, and experiences from your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
