Day 1
Arrival at Paris
Arrival at Paris, Transfer to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Skip-the-Line: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Fully Guided Tour & Visit all floors of the Eiffel Tower by Elevator
Skip-the-Line: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Fully Guided Tour Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum. Jump the queue and learn about some of the museum’s 35,000 artworks across eight themed galleries from your art historian guide. Then enjoy time on your own to explore, viewing paintings, sculpture, and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. Numbers are limited to 25 on this small- group tour or upgrade your ticket to a private tour exclusive to just your group. Skip-the-Line: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Fully Guided Tour Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum. Jump the queue and learn about some of the museum’s 35,000 artworks across eight themed galleries from your art historian guide. Then enjoy time on your own to explore, viewing paintings, sculpture, and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. Numbers are limited to 25 on this small- group tour or upgrade your ticket to a private tour exclusive to just your group.
- Choose to upgrade for a private tour of the Louvre
- Guided walking tour inside the Louvre Museum
- Skip the line for a speedy entry
- See the ‘Venus de Milo’ and ‘Mona Lisa’
- Enjoy commentary from an English-speaking guide, plus audio headsets so you can hear clearly
- A small-group tour limited to 25 people maximum or a private tour exclusive to only your group
Visit all floors of the Eiffel Tower by elevator
Live a unique experience with local guides. Start your tour of the Eiffel Tower by meeting your guide, who will give you an introduction to the tower and the history of its construction. Ascend to the 2nd floor by elevator and take in the sweeping city views as you ascend this iconic landmark. At the end of the 2nd floor visit, take the elevator that will take you to the top. At the top, enjoy some free time to take in views of the famous landmarks that can be seen atop the Eiffel Tower. See Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Trocadéro gardens and the golden dome of the Hôtel des Invalides. On the way back down, be sure to stop at the 1st floor where you can walk on the glass floor of the observation deck and see an exhibition on the Eiffel Tower. Leave with your head filled with memories of the capital’s enchanting views and a new perspective of this magnificent city.
Day 3
Versailles Palace and Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour from Paris
Especially in peak season, the lines at the Palace of Versailles can be hard to believe. Skip them—without waking up at the crack of dawn—on this eminently civilized guided tour with a round-trip transportation from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments, and the King’s Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.
- Explore the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a guide
- Marvel at the 240-foot (73-meter) Hall of Mirrors, with its 357 mirrors
- Enjoy free time in the palace’s spectacular formal gardens
- Round-trip transportation from central Paris
Day 4
Paris to Zurich by train
Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Zurich by train, on arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Experience Mt. Titlis on a full-day excursion from Zurich. First, explore Lucerne on a short orientation drive and independently. Next, travel to Engelberg and ride rotating cable cars to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take a chairlift to admire frozen crevices, cross Europe’s highest suspension bridge, and tube down a snow slide. During winter, upgrade to include the snow experience, where first- timers can try skiing on beginner slopes.
- Full-day Mt. Titlis tour from Zurich with a stop in Lucerne Old Town
- Ride cable cars to the summit and take a chairlift ride on the Ice Flyer
- Walk over Europe’s highest suspension bridge for more phenomenal views
- In winter, choose the snow experience option to try skiing on abeginner slope
Day 6
Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich
Board a cogwheel train to the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, known as the Top of Europe, on this day trip from Zurich to the spectacular Swiss Alps. After a scenic coach journey through the Bernese Oberland, ride up to Europe’s highest railway station, located 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) above sea level. From the Sphinx Observatory, look out over Aletsch Glacier and past the snow-capped Alpine peaks toward France and Italy.
- Full-day trip from Zurich to Jungfraujoch, known as the Top of Europe
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Switzerland’s magnificent Bernese Oberland
- Ride a cogwheel railway through the Swiss Alps from Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch
- Take in a jaw-dropping Alpine panorama from Europe’s highest railway station
- Walk through the heart of a glacier at the Ice Palace, Ride the V-Cableway Eiger Express
Day 7
Zurich to Venice by train
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Venice by Tain, on arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Murano Glass Experience with a Visit to a Burano lace island
Venice is famous for its UNESCO-listed lagoon, but the city’s islands are also renowned for their handicrafts. This half-day cruise by private boat stops at Murano Island, to watch a thrilling glass blowing demonstration, and Burano Island, to visit a lace-making factory.
- Half-day cruise to Murano Island and Burano Island
- Learn how Murano glass is made during a glass-blowing demonstration
- Visit a lace-making factory on Burano Island
- Private transport ensures a personalised experience
Day 9
Venice to Rome by train
Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Rome by train, on arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10
Vatican City Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica
Home to priceless treasures collected over many centuries, the Vatican takes days to explore. This skip-the-line-tour slots it into just half a day as your guide curates the vast collection down to essential highlights, including classical sculptures, Raphael’s Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Mich- elangelo’s Pietà. Numbers are capped at just 10 travelers, while a choice of morning or afternoon tours lets you plan your day.
- Small-group tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Learn about the life and work of artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael
- No time wasted queuing: Skip-the-line tickets let you straight in on arrival
- Guide attention guaranteed, with no more than 10 travelers on this tour
Day 11
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Benefit of easy access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill during this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.
- Hassle-fee access to ancient Rome and the Colosseum
- Exclusive access to the Colosseum arena (if option is chosen) Walk along the Colosseum tiers and learn about the gladiators
- Discover the temples and monuments of the Roman Forum
- Hear tales of ancient Rome and the Renaissance on Palatine Hill
Day 12
Departure with sweet memories
