Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled at your hotel. The reception desk has all the information you need about the tour, and you'll have the rest of the day to yourself to get oriented and rest up after traveling.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Start with Zaanse Schans to see the windmills, then head to the fishing village of Volendam. A short boat ride takes you to Marken, where traditional stilt houses line the water. Back in Amsterdam, a guide walks you through the city showing windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and the Diamond Cutting Museum. After that, you'll have free time to wander the canals, check out markets, and grab coffee at a local café.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and Diamond Cutting Workshop
- Visit to Zaanse Schans
- Visit to Volendam
- Visit to Marken
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken Rembrandt statue Museum Square 
- Day 3
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris
After breakfast, you'll travel to Brussels and visit the Grand Place, an impressive Flemish Baroque square. You'll also see the Manneken Pis statue. By afternoon, the drive continues to Paris, where you'll arrive as evening comes on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Brussels Grand Place
- Visit to Manneken Pis
Landmarks Grand Place Manneken Pis 
- Day 4
Paris
This morning includes a trip to the Palace of Versailles (though admission costs extra). On the way back to Paris, you'll explore Montmartre and see the bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. A local guide then takes you on a tour showing Paris's major avenues and landmarks. There's an optional variety show available in the evening if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris), 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)
- Explore Montmartre neighborhood
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 5
Paris
You'll head to the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor (tickets included). After that, a one hour and fifteen minute boat cruise takes you along the Seine. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace. Keep in mind that if lines at the Tower are too long, the visit might shift to a different time or Sunday.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris), 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 access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 6
Paris - Beaune - Lyon
You'll drive through Bourgogne's vineyard region and stop in Beaune, a town with flower-lined streets, a historic hospice, and a wine museum. After free time for lunch and a walk around, continue to Lyon on the Rhône River. Take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviére for city views and have free time to explore. (Some groups may stay in Chambéry instead, with time to see the medieval city and castle in the morning.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone), Hotel (Tribe Lyon Croix Rousse)
Included Activities
- Cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Explore Beaune town center and wine museum
- Visit wine-related attractions in Beaune
Landmarks Beaune Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 7
Lyon - Geneva - Zurich
Head to Switzerland and arrive in Geneva, where you'll pass the Palace of Nations and walk through the English Garden to see the flower clock and the Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, drive through scenic routes past Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, passing through vineyards with mountain views. Stop in Neuchâtel to walk by the lake or explore the town center and its 10th century castle. You'll reach Zurich by late afternoon. (Depending on group size, the Geneva to Zurich portion may be by train with no Neuchâtel stop.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Nations in Geneva
- Explore English Garden with flower clock in Geneva
- View of Jet d'Eau fountain in Geneva
- Optional stop in Neuchâtel for exploration
Optional Activities
- Walk by Neuchâtel lake
- Explore Neuchâtel historic town center
- Visit Neuchâtel 10th-century castle
Landmarks Palace of Nations English Garden Jet d'Eau Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Castle 
- Day 8
Zurich
A guide takes you through Zurich to see the city's main sights. Then you'll take a nearly two hour cruise on Lake Zurich with stops in small villages along the way. You'll get off in Rapperswil to see the medieval castle and village. The return to Zurich is by train, so you'll experience the Swiss railway system. (Transfers may use public transport depending on group numbers.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zurich
- Scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich
- Stop in Rapperswil
- Train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich
Landmarks Lake Zurich Rapperswil Rapperswil Castle 
- Day 9
Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
You'll travel through Alpine landscapes with tall peaks and clear lakes. In the Interlaken region, start in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain. A winding path leads to a suspended bridge with glacier views (walking it is optional). Lunch is included and eaten on the mountain before heading back down. Later, continue to Lucerne for time to explore this beautiful city. Then it's back to Zurich for the evening. (An optional full day excursion to Mount Titlis is available, featuring a rotating cable car that goes over 3,000 meters with alpine and glacier views.)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald area)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge in Grindelwald area
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Cross the suspended bridge
- Optional full-day excursion to Mount Titlis with rotating cable car
Landmarks Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 10
Zurich
After breakfast, your tour ends here with memories from your week traveling through the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
