Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your group in London and head out toward Amsterdam. You'll see the White Cliffs of Dover along the English coast, then take a ferry across the Channel to Calais and travel through Belgium. Dinner's included when you arrive, and after that the city is yours to wander around however you like.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Included Activities
- View the White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- Included dinner in Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Calais 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This is your full day in Amsterdam. Walk the cobbled streets at your own pace, take in the canal-side views, pop into museums, or check out the STRAAT museum in an old shipyard. The city has great Dutch pancakes, frites, cheese, and stroopwafels if you want to eat your way through. There's an optional evening canal cruise with a bar or you could head out to the fishing village of Volendam for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit STRAAT museum (located in former NDSM shipyard)
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam with onboard bar
- Optional dinner in Volendam fishing village
- Explore local museums and café culture
Landmarks STRAAT museum Volendam - Day 3
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
After lunch you'll leave Amsterdam and head to Germany's Rhine Valley. The drive takes you through countryside with fairytale castles, vineyards, and valleys. A river cruise is available if you want to see it from the water, and there's an optional wine tasting experience happening this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through German countryside with castles and vineyards
Optional Activities
- River cruise on the Rhine
- Wine-tasting experience in the evening
Landmarks Rhine Valley - Day 4
Rhine Valley to Munich via Dinkelsbühl
Travel south through Bavaria to Dinkelsbühl, a medieval town that doesn't get as crowded as other spots. Walk the cobblestone streets, see the market squares and half-timbered houses, and check out the famous Gothic clock. You can explore on foot or do an optional bike tour. Later there are optional beer halls where you can try traditional Bavarian beer and pork knuckle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Munich City South (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Dinkelsbühl medieval town
- Stroll cobblestoned streets and market squares
- View famous Gothic clock
- Drive along Romantische Straße (Germany's scenic route)
- Stop at traditional Bavarian beer hall
- Travel to Munich
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Dinkelsbühl
- Explore beer halls and try pork knuckle
Landmarks Dinkelsbühl - Day 5
Munich to Venice
Cross the Bavarian Alps and head into Italy. You're trading beer culture for pasta and romantic architecture when you arrive in Venice. There's a private motorboat ride included, and you can add on gondola rides or a Venetian dinner if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Patriarca (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross Bavarian Alps
- Private Motoscafo (motorboat) ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Venetian dinners
Landmarks Venice - Day 6
Venice to Rome via Baschi
Leave Venice heading toward Rome, but first stop at Casale Polegri in Baschi. You'll meet the Polegri family, walk through their vineyards and olive orchards, then have an authentic Italian lunch with their homemade wine while looking out at the Umbrian landscape. After that, continue to Rome and see Italian icons lit up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Casale Polegri featuring crunchy bruschetta with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables, risotto or pasta, with homemade wine and dessert)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Casale Polegri vineyard and olive orchard in Baschi
- Meet the Polegri family
- Included lunch at Casale Polegri with homemade wine
- Evening exploration of Rome
Landmarks Casale Polegri Baschi Rome - Day 7
Rome
Get an early start to see Rome on your own terms. Throw coins in fountains, sip espresso, and watch how life happens in the city. If you want structure, there's an optional guided tour of the Colosseum or a food tour that shows you where locals eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Optional food tour
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 8
Rome to Florence
Head to Florence and walk around the Duomo Cathedral dominating everything. A guided tour takes you through the city's historic landmarks, then you'll learn the basics of leather crafting. An optional dinner is available if you want to start your Tuscan experience with a meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel BB Firenze Nuovo Palazzo di Giustizia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Tour of Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria
- Learn the art of leather
Optional Activities
- Optional Tuscan dinner
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria - Day 9
Florence to Lucerne
Leave Italy and cross into Switzerland where chocolate, cheese, and watches are the thing. You'll arrive in Lucerne surrounded by swans swimming under wooden bridges and snowcapped Alpine mountains. There's an optional lake cruise if you want to see the Alps from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barabas Hotel Luzern (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake cruise to view Alpine scenery
Landmarks Wooden Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 10
Lucerne to Paris
This morning you'll leave Lucerne and head back into France toward Paris. See the major landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your Trip Manager fills you in on city secrets as you get your first feel for Paris tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Jaunt around Paris
- View Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral - Day 11
Paris
Your last day in Paris, so take time to walk through the charming streets and see some of the major sights. Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum are both worth checking out if you haven't already. The Champs-Élysées is right there for shopping and people-watching, and you'll definitely want to grab coffee and some crêpes along the way. If you're up for it, there's an optional cabaret show and dinner this evening to cap off the trip. It's a nice way to end things before you head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stroll around Paris landmarks including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house
Optional Activities
- Cabaret show and dinner
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées - Day 12
Paris to London
Have your last coffee and croissant in Paris this morning, then board the coach for a free transfer to CDG airport or stay on for the ride back to London. Think back on the 12 days and the people you've met as your European adventure wraps up when you arrive in London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complimentary transfer to CDG airport or return to London
