Day 1 - Eurostar™ to Brussels and on to Amsterdam
Start your adventure in London, where you meet your Travel Director before boarding the Eurostar™ at St. Pancras International. Travel at high speed to Brussels, then continue by luxury coach into the Netherlands. Arrive in Amsterdam and enjoy a city orientation before joining your fellow travellers for a dinner cruise along the city’s historic canals, taking in Golden Age mansions and scenic waterways.
Accommodation: Mercure Amsterdam City
Included Meals: Dinner
Iconic Experience: Canal Cruise in Amsterdam

Day 2 - Rhine Valley Scenic Cruise and Heidelberg
Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Netherlands and Germany, arriving in Boppard to board a Rhine River cruise to St. Goar. Marvel at vineyard-covered hills, medieval castles, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Continue to Heidelberg for an orientation tour, exploring the romantic Old Town and hilltop castle.
Accommodation: Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Iconic Experiences: Rhine River Cruise, Heidelberg Orientation

Day 3 - Across Bavaria to Innsbruck
Cross the Swabian Alps en route to Munich. Explore the Bavarian capital with your Travel Director, including Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, and neo-Gothic Town Hall. Continue into Austria and arrive in Innsbruck, nestled in the Alps. Stroll the Old Town, admire the Golden Roof, and optionally enjoy an evening of traditional Tyrolean music, dance, and cuisine.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
Included Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Experiences: Munich Orientation, Innsbruck Orientation
Optional Experience: Tyrolean Evening with Dinner

Day 4 - Journey through the Dolomites to Venice
Travel through the stunning Brenner Pass and Dolomite Mountains into Italy. Arrive in Venice and cruise the Venetian Lagoon to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, then join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience exploring Venetian glassblowing. Spend the evening discovering hidden canals and quiet squares at your leisure.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Included Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Experience: Venetian Glassblowing
Optional Experience: Gondola & Grand Canal Cruise

Day 5 - Be My Guest in Tuscany and On to Rome
Travel south through Veneto and the Apennines to Rome. Stop in Tuscany for a Be My Guest lunch with the Landi family, enjoying traditional cuisine amid vineyards and olive groves. Continue to the Eternal City and begin exploring Rome at your own pace.
Accommodation: Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Be My Guest Experience: Lunch with the Landi Family
Optional Experience: Piazzas and Fountains Walking Tour

Day 6 - Ancient Rome and the Vatican
Discover Vatican City with a Local Specialist, followed by a tour of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. The afternoon is free to explore on your own – perhaps the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, or gelato in a piazza.
Accommodation: Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
Optional Experiences: Colosseum Guided Visit, Colosseum & Dinner, Roman Evening with Dinner

Day 7 - Renaissance Florence
Travel north through Tuscany to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Explore Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Baptistery with your Local Specialist. See the multi-coloured marble cathedral and enjoy the stunning cityscape of the Arno Valley.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Included Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Experiences: Scenic Drive through Tuscany, Florence City Tour
Optional Experiences: Michelangelo’s David at Accademia, Discover Palazzo Vecchio, Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside, Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli

Day 8 - Across the Alps to Lucerne
Drive through the Italian Lakes District and cross the Alps into Switzerland. Arrive in Lucerne and see the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, and Old Town. Enjoy the dramatic Alpine scenery along the Brünig Pass and turquoise lakes.
Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Iconic Experience: Scenic Alpine Drive

Day 9 - Explore Lucerne
Take an Optional Experience to one of Lucerne’s surrounding peaks for panoramic views, or explore the city at leisure. Taste Swiss chocolate and stroll along the flower-lined streets.
Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Included Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Experience: Lucerne Orientation
Optional Experiences: Mount Pilatus & Lake Cruise, Swiss Countryside & Carriages, Swiss Dinner Party in Old Lucerne

Day 10 - On to Captivating Paris
Cross into France via Burgundy, enjoying the scenic countryside en route to Paris. Spend the evening strolling the Seine or exploring the boulevards. Optionally attend a Parisian cabaret for an unforgettable evening.
Accommodation: Renaissance Paris La Défense
Included Meals: Breakfast
Optional Experience: Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner

Day 11 - Discover the Sights of Paris
Join a Local Specialist to explore the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and the Latin Quarter. Spend your evening with fellow travellers at a local bistro.
Accommodation: Renaissance Paris La Défense
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Iconic Experience: Paris City Tour
Optional Experiences: Versailles Palace & Gardens, Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons

Day 12 - Farewell Paris
Bid a fond farewell to Paris, your Travel Director, and fellow travellers as your European Whirl adventure concludes.
Optional return Eurostar to London available. Contact us for more details.
Included Meals: Breakfast
