Duration
19 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Rome
Available
April 2025 / March 2026
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
This tour is part of our flexible coach touring range, guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Once the tour is booked, it is guaranteed so it will definitely go ahead, and will never cancel.
This tour is guided in English only. Please note if English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.
The tour offers flexibility, allowing you to customize it to your preferences. By clicking 'Quote or Book,' you will have the choice to select your desired start and end dates and destinations within the tour's defined parameters. Given this flexibility, it's important to note that the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
WELCOME TO ROME!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.
7:00 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
06:30 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll head to the Trastevere area. As we stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Trastevere, we’ll discover hidden gems like quaint medieval churches, unique shops, and vibrant local scenes. Many trattorias and osterias, brimming with Italian charm, are ready to serve you local dishes. You’ll also find restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, and other international cuisines in this lively area.
08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel.
Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.
08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.
Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.
08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Venice, crossing the Po Valley and traveling to Austria.
01:00 p.m. - Innsbruck. Arrival in the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, with time to stroll through its historic center and have lunch.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Innsbruck after lunch. We’ll travel along a scenic road through the mountains.
05:00 p.m. - Kitzbühel. Take some time to explore this renowned Tyrolean town famous for its impressive ski slopes and year-round snow activities. Known worldwide as the host of the prestigious Hahnenkamm Races, one of alpine skiing’s most celebrated events, this charming town offers a perfect blend of adventure and scenic beauty.
6:30 p.m. – Kitzbühel. We’ll continue through the stunning Alpine landscapes.
8:00 p.m. – Salzburg. Arrival at the end of the day.
Note: If there are few travelers, we may take a train from Venice to Innsbruck.
Scenery: Fantastic scenery of the Alps with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, and forests. The journey includes a lake cruise.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the mountains and warm clothing to enjoy the views from the deck during the boat ride. Winter schedules may be adjusted to maximize daylight.
Morning to explore Salzburg. Our guide will accompany us, providing an introduction to Mozart’s city, nestled beneath its imposing fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have free time to wander through the picturesque streets of the Renaissance and Baroque old town and enjoy lunch at your leisure.
01:00 p.m. – Departure from Salzburg. We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, offering stunning landscapes of lakes and mountains in the Alps.
02:00 p.m. – St. Wolfgang. Arrival at this renowned pilgrimage site, set in a charming lakeside village.
03:00 p.m. – Departure from St. Wolfgang.
03:45 p.m. – Traunkirchen. Time to take a stroll through this delightful town with its lovely streets and churches by the picturesque Traunsee Lake. At around 4:30 p.m., we’ll enjoy a lake cruise, surrounded by mountains and passing by up to four castles along the way.
05:15 p.m. – Gmunden. We’ll disembark and continue our journey toward Austria’s capital.
08:30 p.m. – Vienna.
Note: During the winter months, due to weather conditions and shorter days, the stop at St. Wolfgang may be canceled.
07:00 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll include a transfer to the Grinzing district, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for its traditional taverns. Enjoy free time to dine in the area.
09:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel.
Scenery: We’ll travel through the beautiful Pannonian Basin to the Hungarian capital.
Note: The currency of Hungary is the Forint. It is advisable to pay in local currency during your stay. If the group is very small, we may take the train.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Vienna, following the course of the Danube to Hungary. The trip to the capital will take just under three hours.
11:30 a.m. - Budapest. We’ll first visit Váci utca, one of the main pedestrian areas and probably the most famous and lively commercial street in the center of Budapest. Free time.
02:30 p.m. - After lunch, we’ll kick off our exploration of Budapest with a boat trip on the Danube River. The views of the city and its parliament from the river are breathtaking. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a three-hour guided tour of the "Queen of the Danube," where we’ll see the many bridges over the Danube, the district of Pest with its bustling commercial activity, Buda’s Old Town, and the Fisherman´s Bastion. After the tour, you’ll have free time to continue exploring the city before we return to the hotel.
In the evening, we’ll offer an optional outing to a Magyar show, with dinner included.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Budapest.
10:30 a.m. - Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, located along the Danube with a charming historic center. You´ll have time to explore the city and enjoy lunch.
01:30 p.m. - Departure from Bratislava as we continue our journey to the Czech Republic.
06:30 p.m. - Prague. Arrival in the beautiful Czech capital. We’ll provide a transfer to the Old Town Square, a lively area brimming with energy and tourist activities. It´s a fantastic place to get familiar with Prague. You´ll find numerous restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Return to the hotel.
After the city tour, you’ll enjoy a cruise along the Vltava River. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring the city.
In the evening, you’ll have some time to spend in the historic city center, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Afterwards, we´ll return to the hotel.
Scenery: Forests and hills in Czech Republic, pleasant landscapes in Germany.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Prague.
09:00 a.m. - Pilsen. Time to visit this city in western Bohemia, renowned for its beers. Enjoy a walk through its historic center, where you’ll find its breweries, the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column, and a Renaissance-era town hall.
10:00 a.m. - Departure from Pilsen. We’ll travel to Germany to explore one of the stops on the famous Romantic Road.
01:30 p.m. - Rothenburg. This fairytale-like city is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Enjoy a stroll through its medieval old town and have lunch.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Rothenburg.
06:00 p.m. - Frankfurt. We’ll cross the wide, modern avenues that showcase the financial district. Later, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants offering Indian, Asian, Italian, and international cuisines. Transfer to the hotel.
Scenery: Rhine Valley.
Note: Bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck on the boat!
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Frankfurt.
09:15 a.m. - Rüdesheim. Enjoy a stroll through this picturesque village near the Rhine, known for its taverns. We’ll embark on a cruise lasting about an hour and forty-five minutes, exploring the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, with medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, and small churches. The cruise is expected to depart at 10:15 a.m. (schedule may vary).
11:55 a.m. – We’ll disembark in St. Goar and continue our route.
02:00 p.m. - Cologne. Enjoy free time for lunch and a stroll through the city center, featuring its impressive Gothic cathedral and elegant bridges over the Rhine.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Cologne for Amsterdam, traveling through vast plains and crossing into Holand.
08:15 p.m. - Amsterdam.
Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes with small houses, canals, and mills.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Amsterdam.
08:45 a.m. - Zaanse Schans. This open-air park features iconic traditional windmills typical of the Dutch landscape, along with charming little houses, canals, and bridges that showcase life in the 18th century. Take some time to photograph the mills and houses.
09:45 a.m. - Departure from Zaanse Schans.
10:15 a.m. - Volendam, a picturesque fishing village. Enjoy some time to walk around and explore.
11:15 a.m. - Departure from Volendam. We’ll take a short boat trip to Marken.
12:00 p.m. - Arrival in Marken, an island connected to the mainland by a fixed dike, where houses are built on stilts. Enjoy a stroll through the island.
12:45 p.m. - Departure from Marken.
01:30 p.m. - Amsterdam. Enjoy lunch in the city center before starting the two-hour tour with a local guide. We’ll start the tour with a stop in front of the Rembrandt Statue and Amsterdam Mill, one of the most iconic mills in Holland. Next, we’ll pass through the RAI Convention Center, crossing the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. We’ll then stop at the Museum Square to learn about diamond cutting techniques at the Diamond Museum. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Amstel River, entering the former Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue. We’ll pass by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. Our tour will conclude at the Central Station, where we’ll leave the bus and walk to the Church of St. Nicholas, the heart of the city. You’ll then have free time to explore at your leisure.
In the evening, we´ll provide a transfer to the lively city center, an area with many restaurants to choose from, located near the famous Red Light District.
Scenery: Sweeping agricultural landscapes and several highly populated cities along the route.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Amsterdam to Belgium.
11:45 a.m. - Arrival in Bruges, a charming medieval city often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its picturesque canals. The city has a magical atmosphere with its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and romantic bridges. If you’d like, you can climb the Belfry Tower for stunning views. How about trying some Belgian chocolate? Or perhaps you´d prefer a local craft beer?
04:00 p.m. - Departure from Bruges, continuing on to France.
08:15 p.m. - Paris.
07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.
08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we’ll head to Montmartre. We’ll take a cable car (included) up to this bohemian artists’ district, where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
03:00 p.m. - We’ll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We’ll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we’ll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.
At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We’ll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, you’ll have some free time.
04:00 p.m. - We’ll depart from Paris and head to Rouen.
06:15 p.m. - Rouen. Enjoy free time to explore and dine in the historic center of Normandy’s capital. This vibrant city, with roots dating back to Roman times, boasts charming medieval architecture and an impressive Gothic cathedral.
08:45 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.
Scenery: Great plains in France, a charming boat trip, and green hills in England.
Notes:
-Remember to have your passport ready, as you´ll need it to cross the British border.
-We recommend wearing warm clothing during the crossing.
-Don´t forget to set your watch back one hour when entering the UK.
-The currency in the UK is the Pound; we suggest changing your money on the ferry.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Rouen. We’ll head north through France.
11:00 a.m. - Port of Calais. We’ll board the ferry to cross into the United Kingdom at around 12:30 p.m. and go through customs and border checks. The ferry journey lasts approximately one and a half hours. You’ll travel on a modern ferry equipped with all the amenities, including restaurants, bars, lounges, game rooms, exchange offices, and shops.
01:30 p.m. (02:30 p.m. in France) - Dover. Upon arrival, we’ll disembark and make our way to Canterbury. Please note that this schedule is indicative, and the actual arrival time may vary depending on ferry availability.
02:15 p.m. - Canterbury. Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful medieval city, renowned for its impressive cathedral and vibrant streets lined with traditional architecture.
03:45 p.m. –Departure from Canterbury.
05:15 p.m. - London. We´ll arrive and stop at one of the city´s most iconic landmarks, Tower Bridge. This Victorian-era drawbridge, built to connect the two banks of the Thames, is now surrounded by the city´s modern buildings.
06:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. Our guide will offer an optional excursion to Windsor Castle.
6:30 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll meet at Piccadilly Circus to take a stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas known for their vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice, offering options such as Indian, Chinese, Thai, or international cuisine. After dinner, we’ll return to the hotel.
At lunchtime, we’ll transfer to Camden, known for its vibrant shops and markets. Here, you can browse items from various cultures and enjoy lunch at one of the many small restaurants or food stands in this popular area. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.