Atlantic Europe ( 13 days )

Welcome to the start of your exciting European adventure! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can relax and settle in. In the afternoon, you'll receive detailed information about the upcoming tour. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Today, we delve into the history of France with a visit to the magnificent Palace of Versailles and its beautiful gardens. Later, we return to Paris and head to Montmartre, a bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. We'll take a cable car ride up to the area and enjoy a city tour with a local guide. The evening is free for you to explore or attend an optional variety show.

We start the day in the heart of Paris, visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoying a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine. After a free afternoon, we depart for Rouen, a city museum known for its half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and gothic churches. Overnight in Rouen.

Today, we explore the historic center of Rouen before heading north to England. We'll cross the English Channel by ferry, visit Canterbury, the religious capital of England, and continue to London. Upon arrival, we'll visit the illuminated Tower Bridge and admire the city's modern buildings. Enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants before returning to the hotel.

Get to know London on a guided tour featuring style, culture, and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. In the evening, we'll explore Leicester Square, China Town, and Soho, known for their lively atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Choose from a variety of restaurants for dinner before returning to the hotel.

We leave London for northern England, stopping first in Cambridge to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunch, we continue to York, where you'll have free time to explore its cathedral, Roman walls, and lively shopping streets. We then head to Durham, a charming medieval town with a wonderful cathedral overlooking the castle.

Today we travel to Scotland, stopping in Alnwick, a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a large medieval castle. We then continue to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. We'll enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide.

We continue to enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, stopping in Pitlochry for a coffee and stroll. We'll pass by Inverness and visit the medieval Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. We'll also visit Fort Augustus, Fort William, and Loch Lomond before arriving in Glasgow at the end of the day.

Today we leave Glasgow and head towards southern Scotland. We'll board a ferry in Cairnryan and journey towards Northern Ireland, arriving in Belfast. We then resume our journey to Dublin, Ireland, arriving at the end of the day.

We start the day with a sightseeing tour of Dublin, Ireland's peaceful capital city. We'll enjoy a stroll on the banks of the River Liffey, visit its parks, old university, and its lively downtown streets. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.

We'll board a ferry in the early morning and journey to Wales, where we'll visit Caernarfon, a World Heritage site by the sea overlooked by an impressive castle. We then continue to Liverpool, where we'll take a short bus ride through the city. You'll have the option to visit The Beatles Museum.

Today we explore central England. We'll visit Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare's hometown, and then continue to Oxford, a city synonymous with study and culture. We then return to London, arriving in the evening.

After breakfast, our memorable tour comes to an end. We hope you've enjoyed this journey through some of Europe's most beautiful and historic cities!