Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get settled at your hotel. The day is pretty open until your welcome meeting with the guide. Later, you're transferred to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you can grab tapas and dinner at whatever restaurant appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor or La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisines available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
Start with a guided tour covering central Madrid's main spots: Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. From there, you head to Retiro Park to walk around the Palacio de Cristal. You'll also get into Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. After lunch, the afternoon is free to do what you want, then it's back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of central Madrid (Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor)
- Visit to Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
You'll leave Madrid heading through Castile towards Aragon. There's a stop in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue on to Poblet Abbey, a really well-preserved medieval monastery. Later you arrive in Barcelona in the 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 (admission included)
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona - Girona
Spend your morning on a guided tour of Barcelona checking out Gaudí's modernist buildings, the famous Ramblas, and learning about the city's history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. In the evening, you travel north to Girona for a walk through the old center with its colorful houses, the historic Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Cmc Girona)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona
Landmarks Ramblas Girona Cathedral Girona Old Jewish Quarter 
- Day 5
Girona - Arles - Carrières des Lumières - Chambéry
You'll travel to France through Provence, stopping in Arles which is a UNESCO World Heritage site connected to Van Gogh. See the Roman theater and Romanesque churches, then have time to explore and grab lunch. Later there's Carrières des Lumières, an underground art installation in an ancient quarry. You arrive in Chambéry, the medieval capital of Savoy, by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Chambery Centre), Hotel (Best Western Alexander Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Carrières des Lumières (underground art experience with art, images, and sound in ancient quarry)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Roman theater in Arles
- Visit to Romanesque churches in Arles
Landmarks Arles Carrières des Lumières Pont du Gard 
- Day 6
Chambéry - Geneva - Gruyères - Leysin
Travel to Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. Check out the Palais des Nations, the English Garden with its flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain. Stop in Gruyères to try cheese and visit the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory. Tour Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva's shores. By mid-afternoon you're in Leysin, a holiday village with views of the Rhône 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 with flower clock in Geneva
- Visit to Jet d'Eau in Geneva
- Admission to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory with sweet tasting experience
- Admission to Chillon Castle
Landmarks Palais des Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Gruyères Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Chillon Castle 
- Day 7
Leysin - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
Today features Alpine mountain scenery. You'll go up to Glacier 3000 by cable car, one of Switzerland's most spectacular locations with ice and snow year-round. Walk the suspended bridge between peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or try the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch before heading to Lucerne. By evening you're in Zurich with time to walk around the center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Access to suspended bridge between mountain peaks at Glacier 3000
- Access to Ice Cathedral at Glacier 3000
- Access to Fun Park at Glacier 3000
Landmarks Glacier 3000 Interlaken Lucerne 
- Day 8
Zurich - Strasbourg - Paris
Leave Zurich for the Alsace region in France. You'll spend time in Strasbourg, a nice city that blends French and German influences together. There's time to explore the city. Then you continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Landmarks Strasbourg 
- Day 9
Paris
Head to the Palace of Versailles to see the gardens (though admission costs extra). Back in Paris, you'll walk through Montmartre, the neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing off the major avenues and iconic landmarks. Return to your hotel. There's an optional variety show available in the evening if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), 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)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 10
Paris - Rouen
Start at the Eiffel Tower with tickets to the second floor included. You'll take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like in Paris. Around 4:00 p.m. you head out for Normandy and arrive in Rouen. Walk around the historic center with its medieval architecture 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 (admission to second floor included)
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 11
Rouen - Canterbury - London
After a morning stroll through Rouen's center, you travel north and cross the English Channel by ferry to reach Canterbury, England's religious capital with its charming old streets. Continue on to London where you'll have free time near Tower Bridge, one of the city's most recognizable spots, before going to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley)
Landmarks Canterbury Cathedral Tower Bridge 
- Day 12
London
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of London showing you the culture and history. You'll see Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where the Changing of the Guard might be happening (depends on the dates). Evening brings you to Piccadilly where you walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho. Grab dinner at one of the many restaurants, then head back to your hotel.
- 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
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 13
London - Camden - Colchester - Ferry to Hoek van Holland
Visit the British Museum, one of the world's oldest with collections from cultures everywhere. At lunchtime, head to Camden to check out the vibrant street market with unique items and local food options. Around 4:00 p.m. you depart for Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, for a casual walk through its historic streets. Later you go to Harwich to board the ferry for an overnight trip to the Netherlands in an en suite cabin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to British Museum
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 14
Hoek van Holland - Volendam - Amsterdam
Around eight in the morning you arrive in the Netherlands at Hoek van Holland. Visit Volendam, a charming fishing village. Head to Amsterdam for a guided city tour that covers the windmill, Rembrandt statue, the contemporary South District, and centuries-old diamond cutting at Museum Square. The tour ends as you walk into the city center. After that, the day is yours.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Amedia Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Amsterdam
- Visit to Volendam
Landmarks Volendam Museum Square Rembrandt statue 
- Day 15
Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin
Depart Amsterdam heading towards Germany. Stop in Hamelin, a nice German town with shops and streets from the Pied Piper fairy tale by Brothers Grimm. Continue towards Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the former border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. You arrive in Berlin in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Abacus Tierpark), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West)
Landmarks Hamelin Marienborn 
- Day 16
Berlin
A guided tour takes you through Berlin's local culture and shows you Germany's capital from the coach: Museum Island, Television Tower, main shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed in WWII, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and large parks. Stop to visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful sites reflecting Germany's difficult 20th-century history. The afternoon is free to explore. Early evening brings a transfer to the lively Kantstrasse area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof), Hotel (Abacus Tierpark), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City West)
Included Activities
- Guided 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 Kantstrasse 
- Day 17
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Travel through forests towards Dresden, a city known for its exceptional architecture and art, and one of Germany's top destinations. Explore impressive palaces and have lunch at restaurants and coffee shops. Later, head into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague. Go to Old Town Square, a busy area full of energy. Enjoy dinner at restaurants offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian food. Return to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Landmarks Dresden Old Town Square 
- Day 18
Prague
Your local guide leads an informative panoramic tour of Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe, highlighting the city's best monuments. Visit Prague Castle during the tour. You'll take a boat ride on the Vltava River. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague with local guide
- Admission to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 19
Prague
After breakfast, your tour ends, leaving you with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
