DAY 1
Rome
Greetings from Rome! We will be ready to take you to your hotel when you arrive. Our guide will meet you later and provide you with all the information you need. You can also check the educational panels located in the hotel lobby. We will schedule a transfer to the Via Cavour neighborhood in the evening, which is a fantastic way to get to know Rome and is home to eateries that serve Chinese, Italian, Indian, and international cuisine.
DAY 2
Rome
Our morning excursion will be a picturesque introduction to “The Eternal City.” We’re going to the Vatican, the minuscule nation that serves as the global hub of Christianity. It will be possible for you to see St. Peter’s Basilica. We feature the entrance to the Imperial Forums, the hub of Imperial Rome’s political activity, and an amazing architectural complex made up of huge structures and squares. We plan to take you to the Trastevere neighborhood at the end of the evening for a walk along its winding cobblestone lanes, which are home to several little medieval churches, quirky tiny businesses, and everyday sceneries. Numerous osterias (inns) and trattorias (casual Italian dining venues) will be pleased to serve you regional cuisine. There are other eateries in the neighborhood that provide Chinese, Indian, and other foreign cuisine. Go back to the hotel.
DAY 3
Rome – Florence
We’re leaving Rome today and going north. The scenery on this journey is breathtaking. As soon as we get to Florence, we go directly to the magnificent Piazzale Michelangelo. We go on a trip through the historic center in the evening with a local expert, seeing sites like the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Plaza della Signoria. This is a real outdoor museum in this city. Spend some free time exploring. You’ll have time for dinner in the evening because this neighborhood is home to a large number of eateries that provide foreign food.
DAY 4
Florence – Venice
Today, as we traverse the Apennine Mountains, we are treated to breathtaking mountain views. When we get to VENICE, we’ll take the boat over the Giudecca to reach the Island of Venice. We will tour the magnificent St. Mark’s Square with a local guide. We’ll then go to the Murano Glass Factory. Observing the method used to create this old glass is intriguing. Take advantage of some free time to explore. Lodging in the neighborhood of Mestre.
DAY 5
Venice – Innsbruck – Zurich
We’re going to leave Venice and travel to Austria. After arriving in INNSBRUCK, it’s time for lunch and a wander through the town’s historic center. After there, we’ll carry on traveling through the breathtaking Tyrolean landscapes until entering Switzerland. Arrival in Zurich.
DAY 6
Zurich – Lucerne – Zurich
Beautiful views of towering mountains and lakes can be found on today’s tour. breathtaking landscape in the Interlaken area. Before boarding the cable car to ascend the mountain, we will make a stop at GRINDELWALD, where we will have time for coffee. We’ll stroll down the crooked path that takes us to the suspended bridge. Dare we cross the bridge and take in the breathtaking landscape with glaciers all around us? Before returning down the mountain, we will eat lunch there (included). We proceed to LUCERNE, regarded as one of Switzerland’s most exquisite cities. We have time to explore the city on foot in the evening. Go back to Zurich and spend some time exploring the city before checking into a hotel. Note: After some free time for you to explore Lucerne, the guide will offer you the option of an optional full-day tour. We will leave early in the morning and ride a spinning cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At the alpine top, which is more than 3000 meters above sea level, you can take in breathtaking views of the Alps and glaciers.
DAY 7
Zurich – Strasbourg – Paris
We go from Zurich to the French region of Alsace, stopping at STRASBOURG, the quaint city with a blend of German and French influences. It’s time to explore the city. Following that, we resume our journey and arrive in Paris at the end of the day.
DAY 8
Paris
The enormous Palace of Versailles (entry not included) with its exquisite grounds introduces us to French history. After that, on our journey back to Paris, we travel to Montmartre and ascend to this artistic and bohemian area, which is well-known for its cabarets, painters, and artists. The cable car ride is included. You will enjoy a city tour with a local guide to see the grandeur of Paris’s striking avenues and monuments. Go back to the lodging. You have the option to go to the variety show.
DAY 9
Paris – Rouen
We travel to the heart of Paris, beginning at the site of the Eiffel Tower. This amazing metal monument offers an opportunity for you to ascend to the second story (ticket included). After that, we take a delightful boat ride down the Seine, which separates Paris’s north and south. Have the afternoon to yourself to explore as you please. We will depart Paris at around 16.00 and travel to ROUEN, a city museum including gothic churches, tiny lanes, and homes with half-timbered walls. A place to stay in the city. Note: There are times when there are lengthy lines to climb the Eiffel Tower. For these reasons, the climb might happen on Sunday or at a different time if it makes sense logistically.
DAY 10
Rouen – English Channel – Canterbury – London
We’re going to take a trip through the historic center of Rouen today to see its stunning cathedral and its old streets. We then head north into France after this. We’ll take a ferry across the English Channel to get to CANTERBURY, England’s ecclesiastical capital with a really charming medieval core. Onward to LONDON, arriving with ample time for exploration; stop by Tower Bridge to witness it illuminated and take in the contemporary architecture. It’s time for dinner at one of the several eateries that provide a wide range of cuisines. After dinner, head back to the lodging.
DAY 11
London
Discover LONDON with a locally led tour that combines history, culture, and style. See the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, where, depending on the season, we can witness the renowned “Changing of the Guard.” Free time in the afternoon. We will stroll through Chinatown, Soho, and Leicester Square in the evening, which are known for their vibrant nightlife, theaters, and entertainment. There are numerous eateries from which to choose. Go back to the lodging.
DAY 12
London
We’re going to the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world, after breakfast. We move to Camden at lunchtime, a neighborhood well-known for having one of London’s most colorful and opulent street markets, where we can discover artifacts from cultures all over the world. After, enjoy your spare time. Finalization of our offerings. Kindly verify the time of your flight in case you require an extra night.