Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and settle in for two nights. The city blends historic charm with modern energy, so there's plenty to see when you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Tower)
- Day 2
London
This morning a local specialist guides you through Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. The afternoon opens up for you to shop on Carnaby Street, check out museums, or walk along the Thames at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Tower)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided tour of iconic London sites including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Carnaby Street
- Visit to London's museums
- Stroll along the Thames
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Carnaby Street River Thames - Day 3
London to Brussels to Amsterdam
Meet your travel director and head to St. Pancras to board the Eurostar train to Brussels. From there you'll continue by coach to Amsterdam for an orientation walk through the city, then join other travelers for a dinner cruise on the canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner cruise on Amsterdam canals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure City)
Included Activities
- Eurostar high-speed train journey from London to Brussels
- Orientation tour of Amsterdam
- Dinner cruise on Amsterdam canals with Travel Director
Landmarks St. Pancras International 
- Day 4
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley to Heidelberg
You'll drive through the Netherlands and Germany to Boppard, where you board a scenic Rhine River cruise. Watch vineyard-covered hills and medieval castles pass by. Later you'll reach Heidelberg to explore this charming Baroque city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sinsheim)
Included Activities
- Rhine River cruise from Boppard to St. Goar
Optional Activities
- Explore Heidelberg
Landmarks Rhine River Boppard St. Goar 
- Day 5
Sinsheim to Munich to Innsbruck
Cross through the Swabian Alps and Black Forest edge to Munich for an orientation that includes the famous Hofbrauhaus and the Town Hall on Marienplatz. Then travel to the Austrian border and arrive in Innsbruck, where you'll see the Old Town's Gothic and Baroque architecture plus Emperor Maximilian's Golden Roof.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli)
Included Activities
- Munich orientation including Hofbrauhaus, Town Hall, and Marienplatz
- Innsbruck Old Town exploration with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment
Landmarks Hofbrauhaus Marienplatz Town Hall, Munich Golden Roof Innsbruck Old Town 
- Day 6
Innsbruck to Venice
Travel through Austria's landscapes, cross the Brenner Pass, and head through the Dolomites to Venice. Take a private launch to St. Mark's Square to see the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. You'll watch glassblowers at work, then wander Venice's winding streets and hidden bridges on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise through Venetian lagoon to St. Mark's Square
- Guided viewing of Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Venetian glassblowing craft experience at a glassblowing factory
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice independently
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 7
Venice to Rome
Head south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the Apennine Mountains. Along the way you'll have a special lunch at a private Chianti estate in Tuscany where you'll meet a local family and experience their hospitality before reaching Rome.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest lunch with local family at private estate in Chianti countryside)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest lunch experience with local family at private estate in Chianti countryside, Tuscany
Landmarks Bologna Apennine Mountains Chianti 
- Day 8
Rome
Start with a local specialist exploring Vatican City. Continue to Ancient Rome to see the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Circus Maximus. Spend your afternoon however you like—relax with gelato on the Spanish Steps or shop on Via Condotti.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Precise House Mantegna)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided tour of Vatican City
- Viewing of Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Circus Maximus
Optional Activities
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Shop on Via Condotti
- Gelato tasting
Landmarks Vatican City Roman Forum Colosseum Circus Maximus Spanish Steps Via Condotti 
- Day 9
Rome to Florence
Drive through rolling Tuscan countryside to Florence. A local specialist takes you through the city's Medici heritage, including Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo with Brunelleschi's dome, and the Baptistery with its sculptured bronze doors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Metropole)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided tour of Florence including Medici heritage
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- Viewing of Duomo and Baptistery
Landmarks Piazza della Signoria Duomo Baptistery 
- Day 10
Florence to Lucerne
Drive through the Italian Lakes District and across the Alps into Switzerland, arriving in Lucerne for two nights. You'll see the Lion Monument and walk across the flower-lined 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge over the Reuss river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)
Included Activities
- Viewing of Lion Monument
- Walk along Chapel Bridge
Landmarks Lion Monument Chapel Bridge River Reuss 
- Day 11
Lucerne
You can opt for an optional experience to nearby peaks for views of the Swiss countryside. Later you'll have free time to find the best Swiss chocolates in town and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to surrounding peaks for Swiss countryside views
- Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
Cross into France and travel past vineyards and country towns in Burgundy on your way to Paris. This evening stroll along the Seine and grand boulevards looking for a cozy bistro, or consider an optional cabaret experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Seine
- Explore grand boulevards
- Dine at a bistro
- Optional Experience to a Parisian cabaret
Landmarks River Seine 
- Day 13
Paris
A local specialist shows you the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You'll also walk through the Latin Quarter. Tonight you'll dine at a local bistro with fellow travelers and your travel director.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local bistro)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Occidental Levallois)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist guided sightseeing tour of Paris
- Viewing of Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Stroll through the Latin Quarter
- Dinner in a local bistro with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks Champs-Élysées Place de la Concorde Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Quarter 
- Day 14
Paris
You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and travel director after your journey through London, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
