Contrast of Europe end Paris

Welcome to the start of your exciting European adventure! Upon your arrival at the airport, we'll be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Once you're settled in, check the hotel reception area for information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

Start your day with a city tour of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital known for its seven hills, charming alleys, and the unique 'saudade' feeling. Visit the historic Belem neighborhood, a launching point for 15th-century Portuguese navigators. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint. Optionally, you can join an excursion to the towns of Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. In the evening, return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, brimming with bars and cafes.

We'll depart Portugal early in the morning, crossing the beautiful region of Alentejo. Enjoy a coffee break in the charming town of Estremoz, known for its medieval castle and cobblestone streets. We then continue to Spain, stopping in Cáceres for lunch and a stroll through its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance center. In the evening, we arrive in Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital. After settling into your hotel, we'll transfer you to Plaza Mayor, a lively square filled with restaurants.

Kick off your day with a comprehensive tour of Madrid, exploring the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Visit the tranquil Retiro Park, a city oasis with a beautiful lake and the Glass Palace. We'll also take you to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, one of the world's top football clubs. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, exploring Madrid's vibrant city life. In the evening, we'll return to the hotel.

We'll leave Madrid in the morning and head to Aragón, passing through the lands of Castile. In Zaragoza, we'll make a brief stop to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world. After this, we'll continue our journey to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.

Start your day with a city tour of Barcelona, a city that opens up to the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for Gaudí's modernist architecture, its promenades, and its memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics. In the evening, we'll leave Barcelona and head north to Catalonia. Before checking into your hotel, we'll take a walk through Girona, admiring its historic center, colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.

We'll leave for France, crossing Provence. We'll make a stop in Arles, a small world heritage city where we'll remember Van Gogh, and can see a Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. We'll also visit the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image, and sound underground, in former quarries. We'll then continue to Chambery, the charming capital of Savoy, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.

We travel to Switzerland, arriving in Geneva. With our guide, we'll visit the Palace of Nations, the English Garden, and admire the Jet d'Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. We then visit the picturesque village of Gruyeres, known worldwide for its cheese. Nearby, we'll visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included! After this, we visit Chillon Castle, a fantastic medieval castle built in the waters of the lake. We'll continue traveling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages. We'll arrive in Leysin, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views. Dinner is included.

Today's stage takes us through beautiful high mountain scenery. We include a cable car ride up to Glacier 3000, where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral, or 'play' in the Fun Park. We'll make a stop in Interlaken for lunch. Among very picturesque lakes, we continue to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We then continue to Zurich, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel.

We'll leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. We'll arrive in Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland, built next to its beautiful lake. Next, we'll visit the enchanting little town of Morcote, famous for its flowery stone houses. We then travel to Italy, arriving in Milan where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.

Today we continue our journey towards Pisa. On a little tourist train, we'll 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, we continue to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.

In the morning, we have a scenic tour of Rome, 'The Eternal City'. We'll visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You'll be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. We 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, we arrange a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures. Many trattorias and osterias imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes.

Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in Florence, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we 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.

We will depart from Florence, travelling to Venice. We'll take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark's Square. Afterwards we will 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.

We will depart from Venice, travelling to Austria! Arrival in Innsbruck, time to stroll in the historic city center and have lunch. After this, we 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 we can enjoy the snow for most of the year! Free time. Dinner included (vegetarian option available).

Departing in the morning, we 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. We will continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains, and arriving in Salzburg. Our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this city's historic center, declared a World Heritage site. We make our way between lakes and mountains in the next stage. Our next stop is in St. Wolfgang, a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria. We continue to Traunkirchen with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in Gmunden. After this we continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.

Today we take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city center. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening we 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.

In about 3 hours of travel we arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. We head first to the lively area of Vaci Utca. Free time for lunch. Afterwards we have an included boat trip to discover the city from the Danube River, the historic 'Buda' on one bank of the river and the cosmopolitan 'Pest' on the other. The views are unbeatable. Afterwards, we'll begin the panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube'. Free time. In the evening we will offer you an optional Magyar show with dinner included.

We will leave Budapest for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, Prague. Arriving in the evening.

Today we will visit the capital, Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a boat tour on the Vltava River. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the city.

We will have an early departure from Prague and stop in Pilsen, in the region of West Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall. We will then cross into Germany where we will follow a section of the so-called 'Romantic Route'. Next, we will visit Rothenburg, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterwards, we will head to Frankfurt. Arrival in the financial capital of Germany in the evening. Free time in the historic city center, where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.

Today we will take a small Cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of Rudesheim and St. Goar, undoubtedly the river's most picturesque section. After this we will travel to Cologne, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral. Then we head to the Netherlands. Arriving to Amsterdam in the evening.

Today we have a very exciting day in the Netherlands. We will go to Zaanse Schans with its mills, canals and its typical houses. Next Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. A short boat trip from Volendam, will take us to Marken (an island that was joined to the mainland by a fixed dike), where the houses there are built on stilts. After this, we travel to Amsterdam where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. A large part of the visit will be done on foot, the information will be given through headphones. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values. Return to the hotel.

We will leave for Bruges, a charming medieval city known as the 'Venice of the North' due to its picturesque canals. Its atmosphere is magical with cobblestone streets, historic buildings and romantic bridges. You can, if you wish, climb the Belfort, with its impressive views. Shall we try Belgian chocolate? Or do you prefer your typical craft beer? We will continue to France. Paris, arrival at the end of the day.

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles (admission not included) with its beautiful gardens. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre, and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have the city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.

We go 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 we 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. Note: in some cases the waits to go up the Eiffel Tower are long. Thus the climb may take place at a different time (or on Sunday), if it is considered convenient for organizational reasons. End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.