Welcome to Lisbon!

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the hotel with free time to relax. Details for the start of your trip will be provided in the afternoon; alternatively, please check the information panels at the hotel reception for updates.

Note: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.

If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you'll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until this time, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.

Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.

Note: All the following hotels are for your reference only, you may check-in other similar hotels.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

Sightseeing tour of Lisbon. In the morning, you'll enjoy a city tour with a local guide lasting approximately 2 hours. You'll get to know the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. Our tour will include stops at the following points: Eduardo VII Park, Baixa Pombalina (Marquis of Pombal Square, Rossio with views of São Jorge Castle and Alfama), Estrela neighborhood, Estrela Basilica, the Monument of the Discoveries, Belém Tower, and the Jerónimos Monastery. The visit will conclude in the city center. You´ll have free time in the afternoon to further explore the city. We recommend taking the Glória Funicular to visit Bairro Alto and the São Pedro viewpoint. Optionally, our guide will offer visits to the picturesque towns of Sintra, with its castle, and Cascais and Estoril by the seaside.

08:30 p.m. - We'll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.

Scenery: Forests, small mountains, walled villages, Castilian hills.

Note: There is a one-hour time difference between Spain and Portugal. When it´s 11:00 in Portugal, it´s 12:00 in Spain.

07:30 a.m. – Departure from Lisbon. We'll cross the beautiful region of Alentejo.

09:45 a.m. – Estremoz. A charming town with a medieval castle, cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and a peaceful atmosphere that embody the Portuguese identity.

10:30 a.m. – Departure from Estremoz. We'll cross into Spain, passing through pastures as we enter Extremadura.

01:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. in Portugal) – Cáceres. Time for lunch and a walk through its historic center, one of the best-preserved medieval and Renaissance urban complexes in the world.

04:00 p.m. – Departure from Cáceres.

08:00 p.m. - Madrid - Arrival and transfer to Plaza Mayor, bustling with restaurants and lively atmosphere.

The day starts around 08.30 hrs with a city tour through the centre of Madrid, including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor.

We will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Entrance to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the football stadium of Real Madrid. We get to know the areas reserved for the players as well as the public areas and the small museum about this team, considered by some as the best in the world.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

At the end of the evening, we will return to the hotel.

Scenery: Varied. Abrupt in some sections, very arid in others, Mediterranean at the end.

07:30h Madrid – Departure. We will make a brief stop on our way.

12:30h Zaragoza – Arrival. Our guide provides with the orientative information about the city of Zaragoza, leaving you next to the Pilar Square to visit the basilica and have lunch.

14:30 hrs. -Zaragoza - Departure.

17:00 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet (entrance included). We will make a stop to see this beautiful medieval monastery, which, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful setting, is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world.

18:15 hrs. – Monastery of Poblet - Departure.- We cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia.

20:00 hrs. - Barcelona - Arrival.

09.00 hrs. - after the breakfast with our guide or a local guide we will enjoy the city tour of Barcelona, open to the Mediterranean Sea, famous for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, for its promenades and memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics that took place there. Barcelona is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting European cities. We will see the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic with its Olympic facilities, Plaza de España. For a few minutes we will make a stop near the Sagrada Familia to have the opportunity to contemplate this monument. The visit will finish in the Ramblas area for participants to walk around the historic center and Gothic quarter. After city tour our guide will offer you an optional activity to visit Gaudí´s masterpiece and emblem of the city, the Sagrada Familia. Free time for lunch and to continue strolling.

18.00hrs -Barcelona –Departure-. We travel towards the north of Catalonia.

19.30 hrs - GIRONA – Arrival in this small Catalan capital with its very beautiful historic centre where the cathedral stands out with its great staircase. The city is also magnificently lit up and has many small restaurants.

Note: if the hotel is not located next to the city center, you will have free time to walk around Girona until 21:15 hrs. before going to the hotel.

Scenery: Pleasant green and Mediterranean landscapes.

08.00 hrs - Girona –Departure-; we going to France and cross the region of Provence.

12.00 hrs -ARLES - Arrival in this small World Heritage city, where we can see its Roman amphitheater, the best preserved in France, and its small Provençal Romanesque churches. We will also remember Van Gogh, the Dutch painter who, during his most productive period, knew how to best reflect the luminosity of the south of France. Time for a walk and lunch.

14:30 hrs - Arles –Departure to continue to enjoy Provence-.

15.15 hrs- Carrières de Lumière. Admission included to an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in these more than 20 millions year former quarries.

16.30 hrs.- Carrières de Lumières - Departure.

20.30 hrs- Chambery- arrival and accommodation.

Note: If, due to crowds or a change of programme, it is not possible to obtain tickets for the Carrieres de Lumière show, a transfer to the Roman aqueduct at the Pont du Gard will be provided as an alternative.

Scenery: Very beautiful scenery on Lake Leman. Great lakes, tall snow-covered summits in the distance. In the afternoon, we have a trip through the mountains passing through beautiful villages with wooden houses.

Note: Please have your passport in hand, as we are going into Switzerland and sometimes there are border controls asking for documentation.

08.00 hrs.- Chambery- A stroll through this charming capital of Savoy, medieval style city with beautiful historic center and great castle.

09.00 hrs.- Chambery- Departure to Switzerland.

10.30 hrs.- Geneva –Arrival. - The capital of the French-speaking region of Switzerland. A city on Lake Leman which houses the European United Nations headquarters, the offices of the International Labour Organisation, of the Red Cross and numerous other headquarters of international entities. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the United Nations headquarters in Europe) and the pretty English Garden with its flower clock, and can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe.

12:00 hrs - Geneva-. Our road follows Lake Leman amidst magnificent vineyard scenery (an area declared UNESCO world Heritage).

13.30 hrs- Gruyeres. – The area where the famous cheese is produced, Gruyeres is a very picturesque walled touristic village. Time for lunch. Near Gruyeres there are some of the main Swiss chocolate manufacturers (NESTLÉ among others), and we visit the Cailler factory, with a tasting included!

16.00 hrs - Gruyeres. Departure amidst mountains and very picturesque Swiss villages.

16.45 hrs - Chillon Castle, arrival at this fantastic medieval castle built on the waters of the lake. Tickets included.

17.45 hrs - Chillon Castle –Departure-. Magnificent mountain scenery, we cross areas with scenic villages with wooden architecture.

18.30 hrs - Leysin, arrival in this beautiful holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included.

Note: At times, accommodation may be arranged in another Swiss town nestled in the heart of the Alps, often Matigny.

Scenery: Probably the most spectacular part of our route in the Alps; High summits where snow remains all year round; Lakes.

Note: Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. It is also recommended some waterproof clothing (especially for the waterfalls´ visit). Please also be advised to use sun protection during the sunny days while visiting the high mountains.

Notes: Due to weather conditions (strong wind) or maintenance the cable car may not operate on certain dates. The ascent is not authorized for children under 2 years old

08.30 hrs.- Leysin -Departure-. High mountain landscapes of great beauty surround us and you will be able to see ice and snow during most of the year.

09.00 hrs.- We will take the cable car up to the Glacier 3000 mountain station, one of the most spectacular points in Switzerland where, from its terraces, you will be able to see different panoramic views of the alpine landscapes. You can walk on the suspension bridge over the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or "play" in the Fun Park.

11.30 hrs- Departure to Interlaken through beautiful mountain and lake scenery.

13.30 hrs - Interlaken, a small town situated between two lakes and dominated by an impressive mountain scenery. Time for lunch.

15.00 hrs - Interlaken - departure.

16.15 hrs- Lucerne –Arrival-. This is one of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. Time to stroll over its wooden bridges crossing the lake.

18.00 hrs.- Lucerne -departure-.

19.00 hrs.- - Zurich –Arrival-. We will take a stroll in the largest city in Switzerland and its economic centre, before going to a hotel.

Scenery: Spectacular alpine landscapes, quaint villages and lakes. Do not forget to bring your camera!

Notes: Please carry your passport in hand as it might be requested when crossing into Italy.

08.00 hrs. - Zurich – We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Along the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains.

11.00 hrs.- Lugano. Arrival in the capital of Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland and an elegant cosmopolitan city, built on the shores of Lake Lugano. Free time to explore this quaint city and to have lunch.

13.30 hrs. Lugano. Departure. We continue our journey through this region of lakes and mountains. We enter Italy.

14.30 hrs – Como. Arrival at this city considered the treasure of Lombardy with a beautiful lakeside garden promenade and a spectacular Cathedral. Time for a stroll.

16.00 h. Como – Departure.

17.00 h. Milan – The guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. There will be time to dine at Porta Venecia (Port of Venice) where an outstanding variety of restaurants can be found to suit all tastes. From restaurants serving Swiss and Italian food to French, Chinese and international cuisines. Transfer to the hotel at about 20.00 hrs.

Note: due to the works that are currently being carried out on the road and the temporary limitation of passage for heavy vehicles, we will provisionally make the stop in Como instead of in Morcote.

08.30 hrs- We leave the Italian financial capital towards Pisa.

12.00 hrs- Pisa –On a little touristic train we will 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.

15.00 hrs- Pisa – Departure for Rome, passing through ancient Etruscan regions.

20:30 h. Rome - Arrival.

Note: This stage may have a different schedule (arriving somewhat later to Pisa and Rome) for the meeting en route of travelers coming from Nice.

08.30 hrs. - In the morning, we have the city tour, which will be a great introduction to "The Eternal city". We enter the tiny state of the Vatican. The Vatican City is a principal center of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. We continue visiting the Imperial Forums (entrance included), an impressive architectural ensemble formed by buildings and monumental squares, center of the political activity of the moment.

18.30 hrs. - In the evening we provide a transfer to Trastevere area. A stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the Trastevere district reveals hidden treasures to us, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area.

20.30 hrs. - Return to the hotel.

Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.

Note: We recommend you wear comfortable shoes as the tour of Florence involves walking.

08:00h Rome – Departure, passing through the Tiber Valley.

12:15h Florence – Our first contact with the Renaissance city is Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with marvellous views of the city. Don't forget to take your camera!

Walking tour with local guide, lasting two and a half hours. We visit the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vechio, Straw Market, Piazza Republica, Palacio Vecchio. Free afternoon to explore and visit the city’s historical markets and museums.

The city has many restaurants that offer a wide variety of local and international food, where you can dine. Return to hotel.

Scenery: we cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.

08.15h Florencia – Departure, passing through mountain scenery.

12:00 h Venice – Arrival at Tronchetto Gate where we take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. Sightseeing tour with a local guide to St. Mark's Square. Visit to the Murano Glass Factory where we will see a demonstration of how this ancient glass is made. Free afternoon.

19:30h Return to firm land and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in the Mestre district.

08.00 hrs. Venice – Departure, crossing the Po Valley travelling to Austria.

13.00 hrs.- Innsbruck.- Time to stroll in the historic city centre of Innsbruck.

15.30 hrs.- Departure after lunch. We travel along a very beautiful scenic road between the mountains.

17.00 hrs- 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. Transfer to the hotel and dinner included (vegetarian option available).

Note: We recommend you to take warm clothes to enjoy on the deck during the boat ride. The schedules in winter time might be modified in order to take advantage of sunlight.

08.00 hrs- Kitzbühel- Departure in the morning, we include a cable car ride up to Steinplatte, the high mountains in the alpine region, with snow 9 months a year with a fantastic scenery. The great landscapes on the platform in the void and the exhibition of dinosaurs will leave us unforgettable memories.

10.00 hrs- Steinplatte departure. We continue to explore Austria between the mountains.

11.00 hrs.- Salzburg- Arrival. Our guide accompanies us to the most beautiful streets of the historic centre of this city declared a World Heritage site and have lunch.

13.30 hrs.- Salzburg- Departure. We then go on our way between lakes and mountains. A very beautiful scenic stage in the Alps.

14.30 hrs.- St. Wolfgang. A famous place by a lake of pilgrimage in Austria.

15.15 hrs- St. Wolfgang- Departure.-

15.30 hrs- Traunkirchen. Time to stroll in this beautiful city with its nice churches and streets along with the very beautiful Traunsee lake, where at around 16.30 hrs, we include a cruise on the lake to see four castles on the mountains and disembarking in Gmunden.

17.30.- Gmunden- Departure and continuation to the capital of Austria.

20.45 hrs.- Vienna- Arrival.

Note: During the winter months, due to weather factors and length of the day, the stop at St. Wolfgang would be cancelled.

09.00 hrs.- Vienna- start with a city tour of Vienna, lasting about 2 hours and a lalf, during which we will see Ringstrasse, the main boulevard of Vienna, the Opera House, the exterior of the Hofburg Palace, passage through the Prater Gardens, Belvedere Castle, Schonbrunn Castle. (If the English-speaking group has fewer than fifteen people, the tour can be conducted in both English and Spanish).

19.00 hrs- 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.

21.30 - Return to hotel.-

Scenery: We travel through the beautiful Pannonian Basin to the Hungarian capital.

Note: We remind you that the currency of Hungary is the Forint. It is advisable to pay in local currency during your stay. If the number of passengers in very small, the journey can be made by train.

08:30 h. Vienna – Departure following the course of the Danube to Hungary. We have a little under a 3-hours- trip to Budapest.

11:30 h. Budapest – Arrival. First we will go to the area of Vaci Utca, one of the main pedestrian areas of the city and probably the most famous and lively commercial street in the center of Budapest. Free time.

14.30 hrs.- After lunch, and to start discovering Budapest, we include a boat trip on the Danube River. The views of the city and its parliament from the river are breathtaking.

Afterwards we start the 3-hour guided tour of the "Queen of the Danube" during which we will see the many bridges over the Danube; the Pest district with its commercial activity; the old town in Buda and the Fisherman´s Bastion. Free time to continue enjoying the city before returning to the hotel.

In the evening, we will offer you an optional Magyar show with dinner included.

08.00 hrs- Departure from Budapest.

10.30 hrs- Bratislava. We will get to the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube with an attractive historic center. Time to see the city and have lunch.

13.30 hrs.- We well leave Bratislava to continue on our way to the Czech Republic.

18.30 hrs- Prague, Arrival in the evening.

07.45 h. Comprehensive tour. Lasting three hours and a half the tour starts off from the "Castel Quarter" (admission included), the political, religious and monumental centre of the capital, and the cathedral, the palaces and viewpoints over the "city of the 100 towers" and explains the history of the country. Then we continue our walk through the "Small City" or "Malastrana Quarter", the city's Baroque jewel, to the famous "Charles Bridge".

The city tour is followed by a cruise along the river Vltava.

Free time in the afternoon to continue exploring the city.

In the evening, we enjoy time in the historic city center and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Return to hotel.

Scenery: Forests and hills of the Czech Republic. Pleasant landscapes of Germany.

07.30 hrs.- Prague -departure.

09.00 hrs. Pilsen- Arrival-. We will have some time to visit this city located in the region of Western Bohemia which is renowned for its beers. 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 or to sit at one of its many breweries.

10.00 hrs- Pilsen. Departure. We will travel to Germany to explore a section of the "Romantic Road".

13.30 hrs- Rothenburg- Arrival in this fairytale-like city, considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country - Time to have a stroll through its medieval old town and to have lunch.

15.30 hrs- Rothenburg, departure.

18.00 hrs - Frankfurt -Arrival-. This is considered the financial capital of not only Germany but, also, the EU. Free time in the historic city center, where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on). Transfer to the hotel.

Scenery: Fertile and picturesque Rhine basin

Note: Bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck on the boat!

08.00 hrs.- Frankfurt –Departure.

09.15 hrs.- Rudesheim –Arrival-. A stroll through this very picturesque village near the Rhine known for all its taverns. We embark on a cruise that last about an hour and forty-five minutes. We discover what it is considered the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, drawing medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, small churches. Expected departure of the cruise at 10.15 (schedule can be modified)

11.55 hrs.- St. Goar –Arrival and continuation of our route-

14.00 hrs.- Cologne – Free time to have lunch and to stroll through the city center with its huge Gothic cathedral and its elegant bridges over the Rhine.

16.30 hrs.- Cologne –Departure for Amsterdam through great planes.

20.15 hrs.- Amsterdam –Arrival

Total distance covered: 75 km.

Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes with small houses, canals, and mills.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Amsterdam.

08:45 a.m. - Zaanse Schans. This open-air park features iconic traditional windmills typical of the Dutch landscape, along with charming little houses, canals, and bridges that showcase life in the 18th century. Take some time to photograph the mills and houses.

09:45 a.m. - Departure from Zaanse Schans.

10:15 a.m. - Volendam, a picturesque fishing village. Enjoy some time to walk around and explore.

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Volendam. We'll take a short boat trip to Marken.

12:00 p.m. - Arrival in Marken, an island connected to the mainland by a fixed dike, where houses are built on stilts. Enjoy a stroll through the island.

12:45 p.m. - Departure from Marken.

01:30 p.m. - Amsterdam. Enjoy lunch in the city center before starting the two-hour tour with a local guide. We'll start the tour with a stop in front of the Rembrandt Statue and Amsterdam Mill, one of the most iconic mills in Holland. Next, we'll pass through the RAI Convention Center, crossing the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. We'll then stop at the Museum Square to learn about diamond cutting techniques at the Diamond Museum. Afterwards, we'll head to the Amstel River, entering the former Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue. We'll pass by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. Our tour will conclude at the Central Station, where we'll leave the bus and walk to the Church of St. Nicholas, the heart of the city. You'll then have free time to explore at your leisure.

In the evening, we'll provide a transfer to the lively city center, an area with many restaurants to choose from, located near the famous Red Light District.





 

Total distance covered: 550 km.

Scenery: Sweeping agricultural landscapes and several highly populated cities along the route.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from Amsterdam to Belgium.

11:45 a.m. - Arrival in Bruges, a charming medieval city often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its picturesque canals. The city has a magical atmosphere with its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and romantic bridges. If you’d like, you can climb the Belfry Tower for stunning views. How about trying some Belgian chocolate? Or perhaps you´d prefer a local craft beer?

04:00 p.m. - Departure from Bruges, continuing on to France.

08:15 p.m. - Paris.

Total distance covered: 80 km.

07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.

08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.

11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre. We'll take a cable car (included) up to this bohemian artists' district, where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.

03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.

At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.

Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel.

We'll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we'll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, you'll have some free time.

Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.