Tour Highlights

Florence | Pisa | Lucerne | Zurich | Amsterdam | Paris | Milan | Venice | Rome | Brussels | Frankfurt  

Itinerary

Day 01 - ARRIVAL 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Upon your arrival in Rome, transfer to your Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rome. 

Day 02 - ROME TOUR 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breakfast at the hotel. Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the Vatican Museums and St. Peterís Basilica.

During the afternoon enjoy the Barocca tour: you'll see the famous Trevi Fountain, the lavish Baroque showpiece where people flock to throw coins into the water - an action which is said to ensure that you'll return to the city again one day.

Day 03 - ROME - FLORENCE 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breakfast and check out from your hotel & travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some fabulous architecture and fine art.

On Arrival youíll enjoy a guided walk around Florenceís many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower. You'll pass the Uffizi Gallery, which contains one of the most notable art collections in Florence. You'll have free time to see the city further, to shop or to watch the world go by from an alfresco cafe. 

Day 04 - FLORENCE - PISA - VENICE  

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: After breakfast check out from hotel and travel to Pisa. Here, be sure to have your camera ready to get a shot of the iconic Leaning Tower, the famous bell tower in the 'Square of Miracles', which also contains the centuries-old Cathedral and Baptistery. Independent lunch. Then Transfer to Venice.

On arrival take the boat to reach St. Markí square. Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Walking tour in the city center and visit inside the St. Markís Basilica. Overnight in Venice. 

Day 05 - VENICE - MILAN - ZURICH 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: After Breakfast and transfer to Milan, fashion capital of the world. The orientation tour will introduce you to the city' s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo). You'll also see the planet's oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Then transfer to Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 06 - ENDLBERG - LUCERNE 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Today you will head for one of the world's most famous mountain ranges - the Swiss Alps. The first destination is Engelberg the stunning Swiss resort. From here you can opt to board a cable car that takes you to the summit of the impressive Mount Titlis. At the end of the visit you will move to Lucerne. Spend some hours in the city to visit it and after that transfer to your hotel in the area of Zurich. Overnight in Zurich. 

Day 07 - ZURICH - RHINE FALLS - BLACK FOREST - FRANKFUR

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: The tour begins in Zurich, a city with a reputation as a leading global financial centre. There is chance for a picture stop at the impressive Lake Zurich, before moving on to RhineFalls, Europeís biggest waterfall.

Next youíll cross back into Germany and the Black Forest, the ancient fir-covered mountain range which is famous for its creepy folklore and mythical tales. Here you will see the beautiful lake Titisee, where you can stop at one of the many lakeside cafe's to enjoy some of the region's best Black Forest cherry gateaux. Cuckoo clocks are made in Titisee, making this the ideal place to pick up a few souvenirs from the local shops, and you'll also get to see a demonstration of how these magical mechanisms work. 

Day 08 - FRANKFURT - BONN - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM (500KM)

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West Germany until reunification. The national government is now in Berlin, but Bonn retains a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the city’s secrets on an orientation stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rococo-fronted town hall and Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating the life of the much-loved composer.

Then it's on to Cologne, where you'll head inside the city's glorious Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne further, to do a spot of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German brew.

After lunch the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands. 

Day 09 - AMSTERDAM 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breakfast at the hotel.Start your day with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where you' ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of ZaanseSchans and then transfer to Amsterdam.

During the afternoon visit a diamond factory, where you' ll see the unique cutting Techniques that have been practiced here since the 16th century. Walk to one of the city' s grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Queen' s birthday celebrations take place. Transfer back to your hotel. 

Day 10 - AMSTERDAM - BRUSSELS - PARIS 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you' ll head across the border into Brussels,The Belgian capital and political centre of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steelspheres and tubes built for the 1958 World's Fair. In the centre of Brussels itself anorientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Palace, as well as seeing the famousimpish Manneken-Pis statue. Then from Brussels transfer to Paris. Overnight in Paris.

Day 11 - PARIS 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world's most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs Élysées to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution. You'll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe here too, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars.

You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to L'Hotel National des Invalides, where Napoleon's tomb is located. Then it's on to the most legendary of all Paris's icons: the Eiffel Tower. Choose to make the optional ascent of the tower forunbeatable views over the city, and a truly memorable experience. Back on ground level you can take a more leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers views including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.

Finally, you'll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal chateau that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction. This evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows - Lido/ Moulin Rouge or French multi-course dinner.

Day 12 - PARIS 

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, one of the world's greatest art museums. Here you'll set your eyes upon some of history's most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.

After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the PalaisGarnier, Paris's opera house. Here the rest of the afternoon is yours to shop at legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps sightsee or simply sit and sip.

Day 13 - DEPARTURE 

After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for departure