001 SAT. Paris - Arrival. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Night-time transfer to the Montmartre neighbourhood. Funicular ride (included).    Welcome to Paris! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Our guide will be ready at the hotel and will give an overview of the tour. At the end of the evening, we provide transfer to the Montmartre district. This neighbourhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets- Sit down to dinner and enjoy a magical night. You can choose between Indian, Chinese, French and American cuisines. We will ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top. Return to hotel.

02 SUN. Paris. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

City tour in Paris. Boat ride along the Seine. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Evening transfer.    A scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris. We end the visit at the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket admission included). End your visit with 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. At sunset transfer to the “Quartier Latin”, a very picturesque area of the historic centre were you can enjoy dinner with a wide variety of international cuisines. Return to hotel. Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different moment of the day (or Monday).

03 MON. Paris - Rouen. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Rouen Historic Center.  We go to the centre of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum.  Free time. If you wish we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and bestknown perfumeries in Paris. At around 5:30 PM we will leave Paris for ROUEN, city museum with its houses with half-timbered walls, narrow streets and gothic churches. Accommodation in the city.
04 TUE. Rouen- Eperlecques- Canterbury- London.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: World War II bunker. Ferry crossing to United Kingdom. Evening transfer to Camden district.   We set off to the north of France. In Eperlecques we visit a huge bunker in the middle of the forest (admission in cluded). From this point, V1 and V2 missiles were fired to the UK. Next, we leave on a ferry across the English Channel to reach CANTERBURY, the religious capital of England with a very attractive historic centre. Continuation to LONDON We provide transfer to Camden, a district famous for having one of the most varied and extravagant street markets in London. Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on).

05 WED. London. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit London. Changing of the guard. British Museum. English Teatime. Transfer to Soho.     Get to know LONDON on a locally guided tour featuring style, cul ture and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of Lon don and Buckingham Palace, where we shall be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season). If you wish, later on, you can go on an optional excursion to the “London Eye” ferris wheel. In the afternoon, at 5pm, after a period of free time, we invite all our travellers to a traditional Afternoon Tea. In the evening, a stroll through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with its atmosphere, its theaters and its entertainment. Sit down for dinner at your preferred restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Thai, international, and so on) in the lively district.

06 THU. London - Colchester - Ferry.

After breakfast we will go to the British Museum, one of the main and oldest museums in the world, where we can see relics from cultures all around the globe. Free time. At around 4 PM, we will leave for COLCHESTER, known as the most ancient city of England. Time to
FROM stroll. We will then board a modern ferry in Harwich, and take a night voyage in cabins with bathroom. Note: The ferry used has a limited number of cabins. Sometimes we might change the stage, leaving London at 3 PM and taking the railway tunnel under the English Channel, and spending the night in Antwerp.

07 FRI. Volendam - Amsterdam. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

  Picturesque typical village of Volendam. Visit to Amsterdam.   At around eight in the morning we reach Holland (Hoek Van Holland) and we visit VOLENDAM, a very picturesque fishing village. After this, we travel to AMSTERDAM where we include a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, the Dam Platz, its official buildings and parks. We will also see the technique of cutting diamonds. Transfer to the red light district, with its liberal values and its many restaurants from all corners of the world. It is very likely that you will have heard about this neighbourhood.

08 SAT. Amsterdam - Hamelin - Berlin. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the village that was made famous through the Pied Piper of Hamelin children’s story.  We leave Amsterdam for Germany. En route, we stop at HAMELIN, a picturesque German town. Here, many shops and streets remind us of the town’s legend: The Pied Piper of Hamelin, written by The Brothers Grimm. We continue toward BERLIN, arriving at the end of the afternoon.

09 SUN. Berlin. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

City tour of Berlin. We visit the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum.    Ease your way into the local culture with a guided visit of Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. We shall visit the historic centre, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gates and the city’s magnificent parks. We continue our visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit helps us to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Time to explore the city. Enjoy an evening in the lively area of Kantstrasse, a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in (Indian, Oriental, Italian, German, and so on).

10 MON. Berlin - Dresden - Prague. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Dresden city centre.  We journey through forests toward Dresden, a city which, due to its exceptional architectural and artistic heritage, has become one of the main tourist destinations in Germany. Time to explore some of the impressive palaces and to have lunch at one of its many restaurants and coffee shops. Later, we depart for the Czech Republic.    PRAGUE - Arrival. At the end of the afternoon, we provide transport to take you to the Old Town Square. This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. It’s a marvellous place to acquaint ourselves with Prague. Several restaurants offering cuisines from around the world will be waiting to delight your taste buds, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.
Paris and Imperial Capitals

11 TUE. Prague. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

City tour of Prague. Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river.    Today we are visiting this capital city, which is the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide a guided city tour, which will include the most outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a magnificent boat tour along Moldava River. Free time in the afternoon to explore Prague. In the evening, we will enjoy some time off in the historical city center and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world (including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian). Return to hotel. 

12 WED. Prague - Munich - Innsbruck TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

BMW Welt and Old Town Innsbruck.  We will leave early and travel to Bavaria arriving to MUNICH at midday. Next to the Olympiapark, we will visit the futuristic BMW WELT with its fascinating architecture and multi-use exhibition of BMW, the prestigious German vehicles brand. After that, time for lunch and a stroll in the historic centre. In the afternoon we will travel to Austria.  Arrival in the evening to INNSBRUCK where we will have time for dinner in the Golden Roof area at the Old Town.

13 THU. Innsbruck - Swarovski Crystal Museum - Salzburg TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit to Swarovski Museum. Breathtaking landscapes.    Begin your day by discovering the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals. We shall visit its impressive gardens and learn how the pieces of crystal are produced. Then, time to stroll in the historic centre of Innsbruck.  Next, we travel between mountains to SALZBURG, our guide accompanies us to the most beautiful streets of the historic centre of this city declared a World Heritage site.  

14 FRI. Salzburg - Vienna TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Vienna city tour. Gardens of the immense Schönbrunn Palace.     We will leave Salzburg to reach Vienna at around 12.00 hrs, Directly we head the Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. After a time for lunch, we start a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Here, we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city centre. In the evening we go to the City Hall Square to enjoy the lighting and the nightlife in the neighbouring streets, and where you will have time to dine in line with your preferences (including Austrian, Chinese, Indian and Italian). 15 SAT. Vienna.After breakfast, end of our services. OPTION 2: PARIS AND GOLDEN CAPITALS DAYS 1 TO 14 AS IN THE PREVIOUS ITINERARY.

15 SAT. Vienna - Budapest. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour with our local expert in Budapest    We depart for Hungary. Arrival in BUDAPEST, at lunchtime. Discover the “Queen of the Danube” on a scenic tour of highlight. This city is divided by the Danube,
with historic Buda on one side and cosmopoli tan “Pest” on the opposite bank. There will be time at the end of the day in the lively area of VACI UTCA, where there are lots of little restaurants with food from different countries (Indian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian).

16 SUN. Budapest. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat tour on the Danube River.   In the morning, we will include a boat tour along the Danube River; the views of the city and parliament are impressive. Leisure time after the tour. At the end of the afternoon, there will be time to enjoy dinner in the city and travellers can select their preferred restaurant. 

17 MON. Budapest - Bratislava - Prague. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Time to explore Bratislava. Czech landscapes.    We will leave Budapest for BRATISLAVA, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube with an attractive historic centre. Time to see the city and have lunch. After lunch we will continue on our way to the Czech Republic. PRAGUE - Arrival in the evening. End of our services.