Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred to your hotel, giving yourself time to settle in before the evening welcome meeting. Later on, head over to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you can wander around and pick from restaurants serving Spanish, Indian, Chinese, or Middle Eastern food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Plaza Mayor and La Latina neighborhood (various cuisines available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
Start with a guided tour through central Madrid, hitting Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. From there you'll go to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is included in the tour. The afternoon is yours to do as you like before heading back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park with views of the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Leave Madrid early in the morning and drive through Castile to Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. After that, continue to Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery where admission is included. Then it's on to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Acta Sant Just)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey 
- Day 4
Barcelona
Your morning includes a panoramic tour of Barcelona showing Gaudí and modernist architecture, the Ramblas, and sights from the World Expositions and Olympic Games. The tour finishes at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the waterfront at Columbus Square. You'll have the afternoon free to check out the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Acta Sant Just)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona featuring Gaudí and modernist architecture, Ramblas, and historic landmarks
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square 
- Day 5
Barcelona to Paris
Head to the station for your included high-speed train from Barcelona to Paris, which takes just over 6 hours. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel. Your guide will reach out in the evening or you can check information at the hotel reception desk.
- Accommodation
- 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
- High-speed train journey Barcelona to Paris
- Day 6
Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles with its beautiful gardens (admission costs extra). Back in Paris, you'll explore Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists, painters, and cabarets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic city tour showing major avenues and iconic sights. An optional evening variety show is available if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- 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
- Panoramic tour of Paris with local guide featuring impressive avenues and iconic monuments
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 7
Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower where you get included admission to the second floor. Afterward, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Paris however you like.
- Accommodation
- 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 Eiffel Tower with admission to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 8
Paris - Beaune - Lyon
Travel through Bourgogne, famous for its vineyards and wine production. You'll stop in Beaune, a charming town with flower-lined streets, to walk around and grab lunch. Then continue to Lyon, the old Roman Gaul capital on the Rhône River. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for great city views and have free time to explore. Note: Some groups stay in Chambéry instead and visit the medieval city in the morning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Lyon Ouest Tassin)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Explore Beaune with free time for lunch and walks
- Explore Lyon at leisure
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière Chambéry 
- Day 9
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Head into Switzerland and reach Geneva to see the Palace of Nations, the English Garden with its famous flower clock, and the Jet d'Eau fountain, Europe's tallest. After lunch, drive through scenic Swiss routes along Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, passing through the Three Lakes region with vineyards backed by mountains. Stop in Neuchâtel for a walk by the lake, explore the historic center, or check out the 10th-century castle. You'll arrive in Zurich late afternoon. Note: Depending on group size, the Geneva to Zurich part might be by train with no Neuchâtel stop.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Optional Activities
- View Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Explore English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- View Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Walk by the lake in Neuchâtel
- Explore historic Neuchâtel town center
- Visit 10th-century castle in Neuchâtel
Landmarks Palace of Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Lake Geneva Lake Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 10
Zurich
Your guide shows you around Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city and financial and cultural center. You'll take a scenic cruise on Lake Zurich for nearly two hours with brief stops at charming villages. Then you'll get off in Rapperswil, a beautiful village with a medieval castle, and return to Zurich by train to see Swiss rail efficiency firsthand.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise on Lake Zurich (approximately 2 hours) with stops at charming villages
- Visit to Rapperswil and its medieval castle
- Return train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 11
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
See the Interlaken region with its tall mountains and pristine lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee before taking a cable car up the mountain. Walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge with glacier views if you're up for it. Lunch on the mountain is included before you head back down. Later, visit Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, with time to explore. You'll return to Zurich by evening. An optional full-day excursion is available to take a rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit above 3,000 meters for alpine views.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge with glacier views
- Lunch on the mountain (included)
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Mount Titlis summit via rotating cable car with alpine and glacier views
Landmarks Grindelwald Grindelwald First Interlaken Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 12
Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Stop in Bellinzona to see three medieval UNESCO castles on hills overlooking the city and wander the charming streets. Continue to Como, the jewel of Lombardy, known for beautiful lakeside gardens and a spectacular cathedral, where you'll have time for lunch. Head to Milan where your guide takes you to Piazza del Duomo before transferring to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belstay Milano Assago), Hotel (Ih Milano Lorenteggio), Hotel (Amedia Milan)
Optional Activities
- Explore three medieval castles in Bellinzona (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Walk through Bellinzona city center
- Visit Como and its beautiful gardens, lake, and cathedral
Landmarks Bellinzona Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo 
- Day 13
Milan - Pisa - Rome
Travel to Pisa and ride a small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli where you can see one of Italy's most beautiful art complexes, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then continue to Rome, arriving later in the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 14
Rome
Spend the morning on a three-hour guided tour combining walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the 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. with an optional Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit. In the evening, transfer to Trastevere, a neighborhood with cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere, returning to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus ride)
- Views of Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- 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 15
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome heading north, taking in beautiful landscapes along the way. When you reach Florence, go directly to Piazzale Michelangelo for breathtaking city views. Walk toward the historic center where you can grab lunch, then take a guided walking tour with a local expert visiting Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. Evening has many restaurant options with various international cuisines.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Ibis Firenze Nord Aeroporto)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Views of Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 16
Florence to Venice
Cross the Apennines and see mountain landscapes before arriving in Venice. Take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the Island of Venice. Your local guide takes you through St. Mark's Square, then you'll tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how people use ancient glass-making techniques. You'll have free time to explore on your own. Your accommodation is in the Mestre district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 17
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg
Leave Venice heading toward Austria. When you arrive in Innsbruck, take time to walk through the historic city center and have lunch in this Austrian Tyrolean capital. Drive along scenic mountain roads to Kitzbuehel, a beautiful village known as a ski resort. Explore the village and then continue to Salzburg, arriving by the end of the day. Note: If the group is small, the Venice to Innsbruck journey might be by train.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Optional Activities
- Explore historic Innsbruck city center
- Explore Kitzbühel village
Landmarks Innsbruck Kitzbühel 
- Day 18
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Explore Salzburg in the morning, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque center and grand castle. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a famous pilgrimage site. Continue to Traunkirchen beside beautiful Traunsee Lake and take an included cruise to see four of the lake's castles before disembarking in Gmunden. Head to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg with views of Renaissance and Baroque center and castle
- Cruise on Traunsee Lake to view four castles
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Wolfgang pilgrimage site
Landmarks Salzburg Salzburg Castle St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Traunkirchen Gmunden 
- Day 19
Vienna
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Vienna, showing majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the vibrant city center. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. In the evening, transfer to Grinzing district, an old wine-growing village now part of the city known for traditional taverns, where you have free time to dine.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide featuring majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and city center
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 20
Vienna to Budapest
After about three hours of travel, you'll arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital. Start at Váci utca, a lively area where you can grab lunch. Then take an included Danube River boat trip, viewing historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. A panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube' follows, then you'll have free time. An optional Magyar show with dinner is available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Evening Magyar show with dinner included
Landmarks Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 21
Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Leave Budapest early heading to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, a charming city along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You'll have time to explore and have lunch. Continue into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague in the evening. Transfer to Old Town Square, a central spot offering a fantastic introduction to Prague with vibrant atmosphere and many tourist activities. Choose from restaurants offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian food before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Old Town Square, Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava historic center
Landmarks Bratislava Danube River Old Town Square 
- Day 22
Prague
Visit Prague, Europe's Baroque jewel, with a local tour guide leading a panoramic tour highlighting the city's most outstanding monuments. Prague Castle admission is included. You'll take an included boat ride on the Vltava River and then have the afternoon to explore the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague with local guide
- Visit to Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 23
Prague
After breakfast, your journey ends, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
