DAY 01 – AMSTERDAM

Arrive at Sydney airport 3 hours before the departure of the flight to Amsterdam.

DAY 02 AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS

Arrival at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, followed by a journey to Brussels, the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, home to the European Commission, renowned for its chocolate and beer. Explore the impressive Market Square, Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert, Manneken Pis sculpture, Royal Palace of Brussels, and Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Accommodation.

DAY 03 BRUSSELS – FRANKFURT

Breakfast. Head towards Frankfurt, a city in central Germany on the banks of the River Main, a financial center housing the European Central Bank. Explore Römerberg, Goethe’s house, and Frankfurt Cathedral. Afternoon free for optional boat tour of Frankfurt. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Boat Tour of Frankfurt

Enjoy a boat tour exploring the scenic views of Frankfurt from the river.

DAY 04 FRANKFURT – HEIDELBERG – SCHAFFHAUSEN – ZURICH

Breakfast. Depart for Heidelberg, a city on the Neckar River in southwest Germany, known for its renowned university. Visit the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Old Bridge of Heidelberg. Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming Swiss town known for its historic Renaissance architecture. Free time in Schaffhausen. Continue to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Rhine Falls Tour

Visit the Rhine Falls, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, with the option to explore the medieval castle and other historic buildings along the river.

DAY 05 ZURICH – VENICE

Breakfast. Travel towards the Swiss-Italian border to reach Venice. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Mount Titlis

Explore one of Europe’s main mountain regions, the Uri Alps, with unique Alpine scenery. Visit Mount Titlis, with a 360-degree rotating cable car offering breathtaking views. Experience a walk in the glacier cave and cross the world’s only rotating suspension bridge. Enjoy Swiss hot chocolate at over 3000 meters.

DAY 06 VENICE – ROME

 Breakfast. Explore the city of Venice, known for its 118 islands connected by over 400 bridges and canals. Visit the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Square with its remarkable Basilica. Continue the journey to Rome. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Gondola Ride with Serenade

Experience a gondola ride through the canals of Venice accompanied by a typical Italian serenade.

DAY 07 ROME

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Rome, concluding at the border wall of the smallest but perhaps most powerful country in the world, the Vatican, ruled by the Pope. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

Explore the grandeur of the Vatican Museums (with priority entry) and visit the Sistine Chapel, with additional access to St. Peter’s Basilica, avoiding long queues. Admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

Optional Excursion: Baroque Rome and Roman Colosseum

Experience the splendor of the Eternal City with its mosaic of buildings, squares, and fountains built over the last 2000 years. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, admire the unique architecture of the Pantheon, and make a spectacular stop at the Roman Colosseum for breathtaking photos.

DAY 08 ROME

Breakfast. Free day for personal activities or an optional excursion. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Naples and Pompeii (Winter Option Oct 15 – Apr 15)

Visit Naples for a panoramic tour, including the historic district listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore landmarks like Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, and the Egg Castle. Continue to the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excursion includes lunch.

DAY 09 ROME – FLORENCE

Breakfast. Depart for Florence. Explore the art-filled city with a walking tour, including St. Mark’s Square, the Academy Gallery, the Straw Market, Florence Cathedral, Baptistry, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Santa Croce. Accommodation.

DAY 10 FLORENCE – PISA – NICE

Breakfast and departure to the miraculous city of Pisa. Visit the iconic Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Continue to the French city of Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Monaco

Visit Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera. Explore the Opera House and the famous Monte Carlo Casino, known for its elegance and architecture.

DAY 11 NICE – BARCELONA

Breakfast and departure to Spain, passing through Provence, the Alps, the French Riviera, and Occitania. Arrive in Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, known for its art and architecture. Panoramic tour of the city, including the Sagrada Familia. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Barcelona Night Tour with Typical Tapas Dinner

Guided tour of the Gothic Quarter, including the King’s Square, the pedestrian street of Bisbe, and a delightful tasting of typical Spanish tapas.

DAY 12 BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

Breakfast and departure to Zaragoza. Brief stop to admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Dinner at a Typical Spanish Restaurant with Flamenco Show

Enjoy Spanish cuisine and flamenco at one of Madrid’s finest restaurants.

DAY 13 MADRID

Breakfast and tour of Madrid, one of the liveliest cities in Europe. Visit important sites such as Plaza España, Gran Vía, Cibeles Fountain, and the Puerta de Alcalá. Explore the modern area, concluding in the Madrid of the Austrias. Visit iconic spots like Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Imperial City of Toledo with Entrance to the Primada Cathedral

Explore Toledo, a city with a rich legacy of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. The guided tour includes entrance to the Primada Cathedral.

DAY 14 MADRID – BURGOS – BORDEAUX

Breakfast and early departure. Panoramic view of Burgos, highlighting its intact medieval architecture, including the famous Santa Maria Arch with a relief of the legendary Cid Campeador. Continue to Bordeaux, capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Tour the city, starting at Place de la Bourse and the reflective water fountain (Miroir d’eau). Accommodation.

DAY 15 BORDEAUX – BLOIS – PARIS

Breakfast and departure to Paris, with a stop in Blois. Explore the historic city, visit the UNESCO-listed Blois Castle, one of the most important in the region. Free time in Blois before continuing to Paris, the “City of Light.” Accommodation.

 Optional Excursion: Latin Quarter and Paris Lights

Begin with a night tour of the Latin Quarter, known for its rich history and vibrant nightlife. Explore the illuminated landmarks of Paris, including City Hall, Les Invalides, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, and the Eiffel Tower.

DAY 16 PARIS

Breakfast. Explore the “City of Love,” passing through the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, the National Assembly, the Opera, the Louvre Museum, Les Invalides, the Champ de Mars, and the Eiffel Tower. Conclude with a unique experience at the Perfume Museum. Accommodation.

Optional Excursion: Panoramic Boat Cruise on the Seine River, Montmartre

Take a romantic cruise on the Seine River, passing majestic Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Pont de l’Alma, Musée d’Orsay, and the Louvre Museum. Continue to Montmartre, where you’ll have time to visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris and enjoy the sunset.

DAY 17 PARIS – AMSTERDAM

Breakfast and departure to Amsterdam. Optionally, visit the famous city of Bruges along the way. Accommodation in Amsterdam.

Optional Excursion: Bruges with Canal Cruise

Explore the Belgian city of Bruges, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. Take a boat tour along its canals for a dreamlike experience.

DAY 18 AMSTERDAM

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Amsterdam, one of the world’s largest and most important port cities. Explore the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Optionally, visit the picturesque villages of Volendam and Marken. Transfer to Amsterdam airport at the appropriate time for taking the flight to Sydney.

Optional Excursion: Volendam and Marken Villages

Discover the daily life of Dutch fishermen in Volendam and Marken. Explore the colorful wooden houses with views of the North Sea. In the early 20th century, these small fishing villages inspired famous painters like Renoir and Picasso.