Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and get settled at your hotel. This evening, head over to Old Town Square where the restaurants line the streets and you can grab dinner before heading back. It's a good chance to get your bearings in this historic part of the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Old Town Square (Czech, Chinese, Indian, or Italian cuisine)
Landmarks Old Town Square 
- Day 2
Prague
A local guide takes you through Prague on a panoramic tour, hitting Prague Castle and then a boat ride down the Vltava River. After that wraps up, the afternoon is yours to wander around the city however you like and check out whatever catches your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympik Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Prague
- Prague Castle visit
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 3
Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
You'll head out early toward Germany, stopping first in Pilsen to see the Old Town Square, cathedral, and Plague Column. From there, follow the Romantic Road into the fairy-tale village of Rothenburg, which is worth a proper look around. Later you'll arrive in Frankfurt with the evening free to explore the historic center and find somewhere for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pilsen historic center
- Visit to Rothenburg
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Frankfurt historic center (Indian, Asian, Italian, or international cuisine)
Landmarks Old Town Square, Pilsen Pilsen Cathedral Plague Column, Pilsen Rothenburg 
- Day 4
Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne - Amsterdam
Start with a scenic Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, which is the most dramatic stretch of the river. Then head to Cologne to see the massive Gothic cathedral before continuing on to Amsterdam, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Rhine river cruise between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Begin at Zaanse Schans to see the windmills and canals, then drive to the fishing village of Volendam. A short boat ride gets you to Marken, an island with traditional stilt houses connected by a dike. In the afternoon, you'll do a guided tour of Amsterdam covering windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and a diamond cutting museum. Free time after that to explore the canals, markets, and local cafes on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Boat ride to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam
- Diamond Cutting Workshop visit
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt statue Museum Square 
- Day 6
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
After breakfast, travel to Brussels and see the Grand Place, a beautiful example of Flemish Baroque architecture, plus the Manneken Pis statue. You'll have time to wander this historic city that mixes culture with chocolate and modern life. Later in the day, head to Paris and arrive by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Grand Place, Brussels
- Visit to Manneken Pis
Landmarks Grand Place, Brussels Manneken Pis 
- Day 7
Paris
Start with the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, then head back to Paris to walk through Montmartre, the neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing off Paris's wide avenues and famous sights. You'll return to your hotel after this.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Montmartre neighborhood tour
- Panoramic city tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (entrance not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 8
Paris
Visit the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor. After that, take a boat cruise along the Seine, about an hour and fifteen minutes total. The afternoon is free for you to explore Paris at whatever pace you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
- Seine river cruise (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 9
Paris - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through the Burgundy region with its vineyards, stopping in Beaune to walk streets lined with flowers and see the wine heritage. Continue to Lyon, which sits on the Rhône River and was once the capital of Roman Gaul. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for views across the city, then you'll have free time to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Lyon Ouest Tassin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beaune
- Cable car to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 10
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Travel to Geneva and pass the Palace of Nations before heading to the English Garden with its flower clock and the Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, drive through Switzerland along scenic routes near Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, passing through the Three Lakes region. Stop in Neuchâtel for a walk by the lake or to check out the historic town and 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Nations, Geneva
- Visit to English Garden, Geneva
- View of Jet d'Eau fountain
Optional Activities
- Walk by the lake in Neuchâtel
- Explore Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit Neuchâtel 10th-century castle
Landmarks Palace of Nations, Geneva English Garden, Geneva Jet d'Eau Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 11
Zurich
Your guide shows you around Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and its financial and cultural center. Take a nearly two-hour scenic cruise on Lake Zurich with short stops at small villages along the way. You'll get off in Rapperswil, a village with a medieval castle, then take the train back to Zurich.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Lake Zurich scenic cruise (approximately two hours)
Landmarks Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 12
Zurich - Interlaken - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Head to the Interlaken region to see tall Alpine mountains and clear lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views below. Have lunch up on the mountain. Later, continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, to explore before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car up mountain from Grindelwald
- Suspended bridge walk in Grindelwald
- Lunch on the mountain (Grindelwald area)
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion option with rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with glacier and Alps views
Landmarks Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 13
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave early and cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see three medieval castles listed as UNESCO sites, sitting on the hills around town, and walk through the center. Move into Italy and stop in Como for lunch, where you'll see lakeside gardens and a beautiful cathedral. Continue to Milan and see Piazza del Duomo with your guide, then free time to wander before your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Amedia Milan)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bellinzona and medieval castles
- Visit to Como
- Piazza del Duomo visit, Milan
Landmarks Bellinzona Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 14
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Travel to Pisa and take a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli. You'll see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the other monuments in this art complex. From there, continue on to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
- Leaning Tower of Pisa viewing
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 15
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus section. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the outside of the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends near Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. In the evening, head to Trastevere for dinner and return to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Rome (three hours)
- Walking tour through Imperial Rome
- Panoramic bus tour of Rome
- Arch of Constantine viewing
- Colosseum exterior viewing
- Imperial Forums viewing
- Circus Maximus viewing
- Baths of Caracalla viewing
- Basilica of Saint Mary Major viewing
- Pyramid of Cestius viewing
- Castel Sant'Angelo viewing
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
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 16
Rome
After breakfast, your tour ends here with lasting memories of the journey across Europe behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
