At 07:00, meet your Travel Director and transfer to London’s St. Pancras Station to board the high-speed Eurostar. Alternatively, join your Travel Director at 17:00 for your Welcome Reception in Amsterdam. Embark on a canal cruise to explore the heart of the city, before enjoying dinner and wine at a local restaurant. (DW)
Take a scenic drive through the Rhine Valley to see quaint villages, hilltop castles and hear the legend of the Loreley Rock. Follow the Neckar River to Heidelberg and visit Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert. (B)
Stop beneath the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein, rumoured to have inspired Walt Disney's iconic castle.
In Innsbruck, tour the architectural jewels of the Old Town, seeing the Imperial Palace and the Golden Roof. (B)
Relaxed Start. Cross into Italy and stop at a local family winery in Veneto to discover the art of prosecco production. Savour a tasting of these
luxurious sparkling wines and discover how to make the perfect Bellini.
Continue to the romantic city of Venice. (B) (DW)
Relaxed Start. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square and admire the richly decorated Basilica. (B)
Pass through Tuscany and Umbria, to reach the Eternal City of Rome.
You’re invited into the home of a Roman local to experience Italian hospitality at its best, as you enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal with your host. (B) (DW)
Join a Local Expert for a private tour of the Vatican Museums and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Your priority visit includes fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase. Then explore St. Peter's Basilica. Cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)
On arrival in Florence, a Local Expert will accompany you to the Duomo. Continue to Piazza della Signoria. In your free time, perhaps visit the Accademia Gallery with an art historian and see Michelangelo's David? Savour an authentic meal at a local trattoria in the heart of Florence. (B) (DW)
Relaxed Start. Journey to the beautiful Italian Lake
District. For your Dine-Around Evening, enjoy your preferred dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants. (B) (DW)
Relaxed Start. Cross the Swiss border before embarking on a scenic journey to the summit of the stunning Mount Stanserhorn. Explore Mount Stanserhorn with Insight Choice. Take a walk along beautiful scenic pathways for a chance to see marmots and other native animals. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. (B)
Relaxed Start. View the emotive Lion Monument, before strolling across the Chapel Bridge. (B)
Journey through the rural French country side of Alsace and Burgundy regions, famous for its vineyards and wines, to arrive in the vibrant City of Light. During your time in Paris, see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, facades of the Louvre and banks of the Seine, with its many romantic bridges. See the Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.(B)
Explore Paris with Insight Choice. Choose to shop in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert. Alternatively, join an avid foodie to
explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. Enjoy a Celebration Dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole. Delightin French cuisine and delicious wine. (B) (DW)
Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 and 11:00. Alternatively, choose to continue to London via Gare du Nord, with the Return Eurostar option. (B)