European Discoverer (End Paris, 29 Days)

Begin your European adventure in the charming country of the Netherlands. Spend the day at your leisure, exploring the city and its famous gabled 17th-century façades. In the afternoon, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Opt for a Choice Optional Experience in the evening to further immerse yourself in Dutch culture.

Fall in love with the Dutch capital as you explore its rich history, culture, and art. Your orientation tour will take you past gabled houses, countless canals, and greenspaces. Opt for a Choice Experience to Volendam, a quaint town where Dutch traditions of cheese and clog making take centre stage. In the evening, consider an optional Dutch dinner in a historic gable home.

Travel east into the lush landscapes of Germany. The Rhine Valley, lined with medieval villages, steep vineyards, and storybook castles, will enchant you. Enjoy a leisurely river cruise through Rhineland landscapes before dinner.

Travel through the heart of Switzerland to Lucerne. Join your Travel Director for a stroll of the Old Town, including the medieval Chapel Bridge. Visit the poignant Lion Monument, a tribute to the brave Swiss Guards. In the afternoon, explore the city at your leisure or opt for a fondue lunch and folklore show.

Spend the day exploring Lucerne your way. Opt for a countryside horse-drawn carriage ride to a local farm or ascend to the summit of Mount Pilatus by the world's steepest cog-wheel train. Descend by cable car before taking a scenic lake cruise. The day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Travel through the St. Gotthard highway, winding past mountain scenery and into Italy, arriving in Venice. Explore the city from the water with a private water taxi along the Grand Canal. Tick off the Palazzi, Rialto, and St Mark's Square. Later, opt for a Gondola ride through the iconic narrow waterways.

Spend the day exploring the labyrinth of Venice. Cruise to St Mark's Square and visit the famous Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Wander the lanes before visiting a glassblowing workshop. In the afternoon, opt for a cruise across the lagoon to the colourful Burano Island.

Bid farewell to Italy and embark on the next leg of your adventure - Croatia! Get your first taste in Opatija, a coastal town dotted with Habsburg-era villas. Later, arrive in Plitvice, home to the epic waterfalls you'll explore tomorrow.

Experience the paradise of UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Join a Local Specialist to learn about the Park's conservation efforts. Marvel at the interconnecting lakes, cool caves, and waterfalls. Later, continue your tour to the iconic city of Dubrovnik.

Explore the iconic highlights of Dubrovnik on a Locally Guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain, and the city walls. In the evening, opt for a sunset dinner cruise to a secluded bay with the city illuminated in the background.

Make a quick stop in Montenegro's medieval Kotor before arriving in colourful Tirana, Albania. Explore the previously communist-dominated capital, including highlights like Skanderbeg Square and the Palace of Culture.

Explore Tirana's colourful architecture, a blend of Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet styles. Visit the Skanderbeg Statue, a national hero, and the Et'hem Bey Mosque. Stroll through the Blloku neighbourhood, where members of the communist party once lived.

Cross into Greece through the scenic Plains of Thessaly to Kalambaka. Opt for an afternoon tour of the gravity-defying Meteora monasteries. Explore the old Byzantine church and several museums. This is a unique opportunity to tick off a few more sights from your bucket list.

Welcome to Athens, the Greek capital that was once the centre of the world. Spend your first evening in Greece at a local taverna, enjoying traditional dancing and drinks.

Spend the day exploring Athens, the 'Cradle of Western Civilisation'. Join a Choice Experience to ancient Mycenae, home to the Lion Gate, Royal Palace & Tomb of Agamemnon. Visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and the picturesque town of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece.

Enjoy a free day in Athens. Opt for a Choice Experience to the southernmost tip of mainland Greece to see the fifth-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Marvel at the rugged beauty of the coastline as you uncover classical Greek history.

Spend your final day in Athens at your leisure. Opt for a visit to ancient Mycenae or take a one-day cruise to the islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Enjoy some last-minute souvenir shopping or simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

Fly from Athens to Rome, the land of dolce vita. Explore the city's quintessential Italian piazzas and fountains with a Local Specialist. Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon, and explore hidden corners of the Eternal City.

Spend the day exploring Rome. Join a Choice Experience to Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's greatest work, the Pietà. Cross the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum. In the evening, embrace la dolce vita with an Italian dinner and Roman music.

Travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Start your time here learning about centuries-old leathercraft at a Peruzzi Leatherwork Demonstration. In the evening, head into the Tuscan Hills for dinner on an unforgettable Choice Experience.

Visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and admire Pisa's Romanesque Square of Miracles. Next, head west to the shores of Monaco. Drive along its glitzy boulevards before arriving in the glamorous French Riviera.

Enjoy a full free day on the French Riviera. Opt for a Choice Experience travelling to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, home of the famed Fragonard Perfumery. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the sun-kissed promenades of Nice.

Travel along the Mediterranean coastline and into Spain, arriving in the eclectic city of Barcelona. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city's vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage.

Explore Barcelona with a locally guided tour through the lanes of the Gothic Quarter. Opt for a visit to the Montserrat monastery to see the beloved Black Madonna. In the evening, choose to see the whirling skirts and fiery passion of a flamenco show with dinner.

Fall for Barcelona's top sights as your Travel Director shows off Gaudí's ornate La Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. Enjoy the lively La Rambla and the views from Montjuïc. Later, travel through Catalonia's vineyards to Pamplona.

Travel to the glamorous seaside town of Biarritz on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy the sun and sea before heading into the rolling countryside of Les Landes en route to Bordeaux.

Travel through the French countryside to Tours, the gateway to the Loire Valley. Later, arrive in Paris, the French capital. Take a walk through its grand past, dynamic present and exciting future, from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower.

Spend the day exploring Paris, the City of Light. Capture your picture by the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Join a Local Specialist to explore Montmartre's winding streets and view the city from Montparnasse's Panoramic Observation Deck. In the evening, opt for a cabaret show.

After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and conclude your unforgettable European journey.