Gems of Europe

Arrive in Paris

Arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. Check-in and relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Paris.

Paris

Early in the morning, leave for Versailles, the immense palace of the kings of France. After that, return to Paris at lunchtime where we provide a transfer to the Montmartre district. Ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top. This neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets. Sit down for lunch and enjoy a magical atmosphere. Then, a scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards, and the breathtaking monuments of Paris will take place. Return to the hotel. Optionally, you can attend a variety show.

Overnight stay in Paris.

Includes Breakfast

Paris

Head to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.

Overnight stay in Frankfurt.

Includes Breakfast

Paris - Semur - Beaune - Lyon

Today, travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. Making a stop in Semur-en-Auxois, a small medieval town listed surrounded by impressive walls. After this, visit Beaune, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice, and wine museum, all points of interest. Continuing on, arrive in Lyon in the mid-afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). Include a funicular climb to Notre Dame de Fourvière where you have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around.

Overnight stay in Lyon.

Includes Breakfast

Lyon - Geneva - Neuchatel - Zurich

A beautiful stage awaits as you set off for Switzerland. Arrival in Geneva. The guide will take you to the Palais des Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations), the beautiful "Jardin Anglais" (with its quaint flower clock), and the "Jet d´Eau," the tallest fountain in Europe. After lunch, continue traveling through Switzerland by the beautiful Leman and Neuchatel lakes. Drive the scenic road alongside the three large lakes, with their magnificent vineyards overlooking the mountains. Stop in Neuchatel, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, the historic town center, or visit its beautiful 10th-century castle. Then, head to Zurich. Arrival in the late afternoon. 

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Includes Breakfast

Zurich - Rapperswil - Zurich

With your guide, have a tour of Zurich, the most populated city in Switzerland and the country's financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow you to see the villages on the way. Get off in Rapperswil, a picturesque little village overlooked by its medieval castle. Go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways.

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Includes Breakfast

Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich

Today's journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes. Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. Stop in Grindelwald, where you will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to the mountain. Walk along the winding path which will lead you to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around. Have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down. Continue to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening, have time to stroll around, enjoying the city and having dinner before returning to the hotel in Zurich.

Overnight stay in Zurich.

Includes Breakfast

Zurich - Lugano - Morcote - Milan

Leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route, get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. Lugano. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and grab lunch. Next, reach the enchanting little town of Morcote famous for its flowery stone houses. Then, travel to Italy. Arrival in Milan where the guide will take you to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. 

Includes Breakfast

Milan - Pisa - Rome

Continue the journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train, travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, continue to ROME, arriving at the end of the day.

Includes Breakfast

Rome

In the morning, have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to "The Eternal city." Visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. Include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, the center of the political activity of Imperial Rome. At the end of the evening, arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects, or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international food can be found in this area. Return to the hotel. 

Overnight stay in Rome.

Includes Breakfast

Rome - Florence

Leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening, take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening, you will have time for dinner, as, in this district, you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Overnight stay in Florence.

Includes Breakfast

Florence - Venice

Enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. Arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, visit the marvelous St. Mark's Square and enter the Basilica (entrance included). Afterwards, visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.

Overnight stay in Venice.

Includes Breakfast

Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbuhel

Depart from Venice, traveling to Austria! Arrival in Innsbruck, time to stroll in the historic city center and have lunch. After this, travel along a very beautiful scenic road between the mountains to Kitzbühel. Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where you can enjoy the snow for most of the year! Free time.

Overnight stay in Kitzbuhel.

Includes Breakfast

Kitzbuhel - Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunsee Lake - Vienna

Depart in the morning, include a cable car ride in Steinplatte up to the high mountains in the alpine region, with snow 9 months a year and fantastic scenery. The great landscapes on the platform in the void and the exhibition of dinosaurs will leave you with unforgettable memories. Continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains, and arrive in Salzburg. The guide will accompany you through the beautiful streets of this city’s historic center, declared a World Heritage site. Make your way between lakes and mountains in the next stage. The next stop is in St. Wolfgang, a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria. Continue to Traunkirchen with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where you take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in Gmunden. After this, continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.

Overnight stay in Vienna.

Includes Breakfast

Vienna

Take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Experience its majestic avenues, its palaces, and the vibrant city center. Then, head directly to Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of leisure in the city center. In the evening, include a transfer to the neighborhood of Grinzing, an old wine-growing village annexed to the city and known for its traditional taverns. Free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.

Includes Breakfast

Departure

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Includes Breakfast