12 days itinerary trip from London to Paris visiting 9 countries and 15 cities

Day 1 | London → Brussels → Amsterdam

Meet your European Tour Director in London before heading to St Pancras International. Travel by high-speed train to Brussels, then continue by luxury coach into the Netherlands. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, take an orientation drive introducing the city’s canals, historic buildings, and lively neighbourhoods. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed dinner cruise, seeing the city illuminated from the water.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Mercure City

Included and optional experiences 
Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

 Day 2 | Rhine Valley Cruise & Heidelberg

Travel through the Dutch countryside into Germany, reaching Boppard on the Rhine River. Board a scenic cruise gliding past terraced vineyards, riverside villages, and hilltop castles before disembarking at St Goar.

Continue to Heidelberg, where you explore the elegant old town and its baroque architecture before settling in for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sinsheim

 Day 3 | Munich & Innsbruck

Cross the Swabian Alps near the Black Forest and arrive in Munich.

Your orientation includes Marienplatz, the city’s central square, and its famous historic beer hall.

Continue across the Austrian border to Innsbruck, where you explore the Old Town and admire the Golden Roof, created for Emperor Maximilian I.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli

Optional Experience

Tyrolean Evening with Dinner
Enjoy a traditional regional meal followed by an energetic folklore performance. Singers, dancers, and musicians in traditional dress bring Tyrolean culture to life in a warm, festive atmosphere. Drinks are included.

  Day 4 | Venice & the Venetian Lagoon

Travel through the Brenner Pass and the Dolomite Mountains into Italy. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon by private launch to St Mark’s Square.

View the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, then observe skilled artisans demonstrating the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassmaking.

The afternoon is free to wander Venice’s narrow streets and hidden squares.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana

Optional Experience

Gondola Ride & Grand Canal Cruise
Travel by private water taxi along the Grand Canal, passing Venice’s grand palaces before switching pace with a gondola ride through the city’s quieter waterways.

Day 5 | Chianti Countryside & Rome

Journey south through northern Italy, passing Bologna and the Apennine Mountains. Stop in the Chianti region for lunch hosted by a local family on their private estate, where you experience authentic Tuscan hospitality. Continue to Rome, arriving in the Eternal City later in the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna

Optional Experience

 Rome Piazzas & Fountains Walk
Explore Rome’s historic centre with a local guide, discovering elegant squares, iconic fountains, and lesser-known corners that reveal the city’s layered history.

Day 6 | Vatican City & Ancient Rome

Begin with a guided visit to Vatican City. Later, view the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and the exterior of the Colosseum, once the stage for gladiatorial combat. The afternoon is free for personal exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna

Optional Experiences

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Enter the Vatican Museums with a local specialist, visiting the Gallery of Maps, Tapestry Gallery, and Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes crown the experience.

Guided Colosseum Visit
Step inside the Colosseum with a specialist guide, learning how ancient spectacles shaped Roman society while enjoying reserved entry.

Colosseum Visit with Dinner
Combine a guided exploration of the Colosseum with a relaxed dinner at a nearby restaurant serving classic Roman dishes.

Roman Evening with Dinner
Enjoy a lively evening at a traditional trattoria, soaking up Rome’s atmosphere over a regional meal.

Day 7 | Florence – Cradle of the Renaissance

Travel north through Tuscany and along the Arno Valley to Florence. With a local specialist, explore Piazza della Signoria, view the Duomo and its iconic dome, and admire the Baptistery’s bronze doors.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Metropole

Optional Experiences

Accademia Gallery & Michelangelo’s David
Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David up close, learning about the artist’s techniques and legacy.

Palazzo Vecchio
Explore Florence’s historic seat of power, including the Hall of the Five Hundred and richly decorated Renaissance rooms.

Tuscan Countryside Dinner
Dine at a countryside restaurant, enjoying seasonal Tuscan dishes paired with local wines in a relaxed rural setting.

Dinner at Villa Machiavelli
Visit the historic home where Machiavelli wrote The Prince, tour the wine cellars, and enjoy a festive Tuscan dinner with music and local wine.

Day 8 | Italian Lakes & Lucerne

Travel through the Italian Lakes District before crossing the Alps into Switzerland. In Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, stroll across Chapel Bridge, and explore the medieval old town.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne

Optional Experience

Swiss Folklore Evening
Enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner featuring local specialities, accompanied by yodelling, alpine horn music, and folk performances.

Day 9 | Lucerne at Leisure

Spend the day at leisure or choose from excursions showcasing Switzerland’s landscapes and culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne

Optional Experiences

Mount Pilatus & Lake Cruise
Ascend Mount Pilatus for panoramic alpine views, then descend to enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne.

Swiss Countryside & Carriages
Meet local farmers and explore rural Switzerland by horse-drawn carriage, stopping for regional snacks and drinks.

Day 10 | Burgundy → Paris

Cross into France, travelling through Burgundy’s vineyards and countryside en route to Paris. Evening at leisure or optional entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Occidental Levallois

Optional Experience

Parisian Cabaret Evening
Enjoy dinner and a dazzling live performance at a classic Parisian cabaret, complete with elaborate costumes and choreography.

Day 11 | Paris Sightseeing

Tour Paris with a local specialist, viewing the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stroll through the Latin Quarter before a farewell dinner with your group.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Occidental Levallois

Optional Experiences

Versailles Palace & Gardens
Visit the Palace of Versailles, exploring the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments, followed by time in the formal gardens.

Seine River Cruise & City Icons
Cruise along the Seine for a different perspective of Paris’s landmarks, followed by a panoramic drive through the city.

Day 12 | Farewell Paris

After breakfast, the tour concludes. Depart Paris or continue with customized onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast

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