Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Eurostar to Brussels and on to Amsterdam

A brief interlude with the British capital this morning

sees us meet our Travel Director before travelling to

London’s St. Pancras International where we will board

the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to

Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam.

Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before

joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a

dinner cruise on its canals.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 2 | Journey to the Rhineland and a Scenic Cruise

This Summer version of this tour will overnight in

Sinsheim.

Driving through the lush landscapes of the

Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard

where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar,

passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles

perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the

Baroque city of Heidelberg, we explore its unexpected

highlights before travelling to our Rhineland hotel.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 3 | Off to Innsbruck

Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black

Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our

orientation takes us past the Hofbrauhaus, reputedly

the most famous Beerhall in the world, and the neo-

Gothic Town Hall which dominates the Marienplatz. We

cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck,

the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance

and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including

Emperor Maximilian’s famous Golden Roof with its

ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional

Tyrolean entertainment.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 4 | Onwards to the Canals of Venice

Journey through the emerald-green landscape along

the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite

Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian

lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St.

Mark’s Square. View the ornate Doge’s Palace and the

Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by

condemned prisoners as they took one last longing

look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate.

Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience where

you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian

glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen

shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and

delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the

world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own

souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. There’s time

later to enjoy the city your way. Get lost in Venice,

cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals

share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 5 | All Roads Lead to Rome

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman

Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning

Rome into a centre of celebration between December

24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities

unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you

make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal

City.

Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna

and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the

green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching

Rome, the ‘Eternal City ‘. En route, we Connect With

Locals over lunch at a Be My Guest experience and

enjoy true Tuscan hospitality with a local family on their

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 6 | Discover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty

of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist. We continue

to Ancient Rome to view Roman Forum, the walls of

the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site

of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The

afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms.

Sit on the Spanish Steps savouring a tasty gelato, or

shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: A. Roma Lifestyle/Precise House Mantegna

Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 7 | Continue to Renaissance Florence

From Rome, we travel north through the rolling

countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to

the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, Florence. Delve into

the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city

with your Local Specialist. Visit the political hub of the

city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures

and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo,

crowned by Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Baptistery,

renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 8 | Across the Alps to Lucerne

Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the

Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we’ll spend the

next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of

Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion

hewn from rock to commemorate the Swiss Guards

who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the

flower-lined 14 -century covered Chapel Bridge,

crossing the river Reuss.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 9 | Explore Lucerne

This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to

one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views

of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to

discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 10 | On to Captivating Paris

Crossing the border into France this morning, we

travel past the picturesque vineyards and country

towns of Burgundy en route to the ‘City of Light’.

Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine

and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine

French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a

colourful Parisian cabaret.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 11 | Discover the Sights of Paris

Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of

this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-

Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the 19 -century Arc de

Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France,

and Notre Dame Cathedral, then enjoy a stroll through

the Latin Quarter. Our European Whirl is almost at its

end, we spend the evening with fellow travellers and

our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 12 | Farewell Paris

Today bid adieu to your fellow travellers and Travel

Director at the end of your memorable experience.