Western-Europe Grand Tour

Welcome to Rome. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Later, the guide will meet you and share important information about the tour. You can also check the details on the information board at the hotel reception. In the evening, enjoy an included transfer to Via Cavour, a lively area that offers a great first glimpse of the city. You will find many restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Return to the hotel after time at leisure.

This morning, enjoy a three-hour guided tour of Rome, combining a walk through Imperial Rome with a panoramic coach ride. See major landmarks including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, and the Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo. The visit ends in Vatican City around 11:00 am, with an optional tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel available. In the evening, enjoy an included transfer to the lively Trastevere area before returning to the hotel.

Travel across the Apennines, enjoying the mountain scenery along the way. On arrival in Venice, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. With a local guide, visit St. Mark’s Square and learn about its historic importance. Continue to a Murano glass factory to observe traditional glassmaking techniques. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the area at your own pace. Later, transfer to the Mestre district for an overnight stay.

Depart Venice and travel toward Austria. On arrival in Innsbruck, enjoy time to walk through the historic town center and have lunch at your convenience. Later, continue the journey through the scenic Tyrolean landscapes while crossing into Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich by evening and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Set out to experience Switzerland’s striking mountain and lake scenery in the Interlaken region. Stop at Grindelwald for coffee before taking the included cable car up the mountain. Walk along the path to the suspended bridge, where those who wish can cross for impressive glacier views. Enjoy an included lunch on the mountain before descending. Continue to Lucerne, known for its picturesque setting, with time to look around the town. Later, return to Zurich. An optional excursion to Mount Titlis may be offered by the guide.

Leave Zurich and travel into the Alsace region of France. Stop in Strasbourg, the regional capital known for its mix of French and German character, and enjoy time to walk through the city and see its highlights. Later, continue the journey toward Paris. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today, discover France’s royal heritage with a visit to the Palace of Versailles, known for its grand design and extensive gardens. Admission is not included. On the return to Paris, explore Montmartre, the city’s artistic quarter, famous for its painters and cabaret culture. Later, join a panoramic tour with a local guide to see the capital’s main avenues and landmarks. After the visit, return to the hotel. In the evening, an optional variety show is available for those interested.

Begin the day in central Paris with a visit to the Eiffel Tower, including access to the second floor. Later, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Seine. The afternoon is free for you to spend time in the city as you wish. Around 4:00 pm, travel to the Normandy region and arrive in Rouen. You will have time to walk through its historic center, known for medieval streets and a notable Gothic cathedral. 

Note: Eiffel Tower timing may change if queues are long.

Spend some time walking through the centre of Rouen before heading toward northern France. Cross the English Channel by ferry and arrive in Canterbury, known as the religious capital of England, with time to see its historic core. Continue onward to London. On arrival, enjoy free time around the Tower Bridge area, one of the city’s best known landmarks, before transferring to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Explore London with a local guide on a panoramic city tour that highlights the capital’s history and culture. See major landmarks such as Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, where the Changing of the Guard may be seen depending on the schedule. In the evening, meet in Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas known for their lively atmosphere and theatres. Enjoy time to choose a restaurant for dinner before returning to the hotel.

In the morning, visit the British Museum, one of the world’s oldest museums. Later, head to Camden, known for its lively street market, where you will have free time for lunch and browsing. Around 4:00 pm, travel to Colchester, England’s oldest recorded town, and enjoy a short walk through its historic streets. Continue to Harwich to board the overnight ferry to the Netherlands, staying in en suite cabins. 

Note: Travel arrangements may change due to limited ferry cabin availability.

Arrive in the Netherlands at Hoek van Holland around 8:00 am and continue to Volendam, a charming fishing village known for its traditional character. Later, travel to Amsterdam and join a guided city tour. See a classic windmill view, the Rembrandt statue, the modern South District, and a diamond-cutting demonstration at Museum Square. The visit ends with a walk into the city center. You will then have free time to explore on your own.

After breakfast, the tour concludes in Amsterdam. You may continue with your onward plans, taking with you memorable moments from your time in Europe.