Europe Trip

This morning after breakfast we take a tour to Hermitage Amsterdam, a special branch of the Hermitage Museum found in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Found on the banks of the Amstel River in Amsterdam , the museum features exhibitions on Russian history and culture. Hermitage Amsterdam is housed in the old Amstelhof building built in 1681. The building served as a retirement home from 1682 until the mid-1990s when it was deemed unfit to meet the modern needs of residents.

Smaller exhibitions were held in the adjacent building in 2004 until the main museum building opened its doors in 2009. The building encompasses 138,270 square feet and aims to make the collection available to a much larger audience. In addition to its exhibitions, the building also features offices, several lecture halls and a restaurant.

Afterwards, visit an interesting museum on which Holland is famous for: Cheese! Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast depart for the train station where you take a train to Cologne. Journey time is 2 hours 40 minutes by speed train. Upon arrival, check into hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Have breakfast after which you depart for a sightseeing tour. Journey through the charming city of Cologne and discover its sightseeing highlights from the water. Grab some snacks and drinks from the onboard bar and relax as you look out at Cologne’s historic landmarks and bridges.

Get to know Cologne's Old Town, characterized by its beautiful churches and historic buildings. You'll also spot impressive modern buildings here and there, such as the Lindt chocolate museum. Admire the beautiful Cologne Cathedral and snap some photos from afar to capture the structure in all its glory.

Today you will have breakfast and enjoy the day on personal tours and activities.

Overnight at hotel (3 star)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for the airport in time for your flight to Zurich.

Upon arrival, discover the spectacular sights of Zurich on a comprehensive 2- hour coach tour of the vibrant Swiss city. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse and admire the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich as you listen to illuminating commentary from a knowledgeable guide. See, too, the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town, and then ride the Dolderbahn railway to the undulating hills of the Zurichberg district.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, depart for the train station. Our journey by train will take 3 hours 50 minutes.

Upon arrival, check into you hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, take advantage of the Hop on Hop off pass for Milan’s open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and enjoy panoramic views of the city. This ticket gives you access to 4 separate but connecting bus loops and allows you to jump off at the attractions you want to explore further.

Commentary is available in 8 languages via audio guides, telling you fascinating facts about notable buildings such as the Opera House, Castello Sforzesco, and Vittorio Emanuele II Arcade. The commentary also provides information on lesser known curiosities, such as the recipe for Cotoletta alla Milanese, one of the city’s traditional meals, and the history of the Panettone, the famous Milanese cake.

Buses run every 45 minutes, and should you need further information on board, assistants will be happy to help you with tips about monuments, shops, restaurants, and walking tours.

Overnight at hotel

Have breakfast, after which we head to the airport for the flight to Lyon. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

In the afternoon, Start the tour from the Basilica Fourvière and experience Lyon as a whole with a spectacular city view from the esplanade. Then discover the Antic Roman Theatre before strolling through the Old town listed as Unesco World Heritage area. You will see the Peninsula and you will delight yourself with local cheese, charcuterie and a glass of wine in Les Halle de Lyon Paul Bocuse !

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, check out of the hotel, and head for the train station. The journey from Lyon to Paris will take 2 hours.

Upon arrival, check in to hotel. Early evening, discover Paris's most famous sights and monuments on a single tour. This tour of Paris by night includes a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower with breathtaking views of the illuminated capital, a panoramic coach tour of the city, plus an hour-long cruise along the Seine in a glass-topped boat. This comprehensive tour is the ideal way to experience the magic of Paris as nights falls.

Your tour by air-conditioned panoramic coach will give you an opportunity to visit Paris and learn about its history and most famous sights with an audio guide (individual headsets). Marvel at Paris's most beautiful and well-known sights: the Opera House, Place Vendôme Square, the Pantheon, the Orsay Museum, Place de la Concorde Square, the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Invalides.

Then step aboard for an hour-long audio guide cruise along the Seine on a glass-topped boat with terrace. Admire the stunning architecture of the heart of Paris's most prestigious monuments lining the banks of the Seine: The Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Conciergerie, the Orsay Museum, etc.

Thanks to your priority access with our Eiffel Tower tickets, you will skip the line and speed up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, Paris's most iconic monument. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition in 1889, it is 1,063 feet high. Take in the magnificent panoramic views of the capital by night and spend time exploring this incredible monument on your own.Your tour will end at the Eiffel Tower.

Overnight at hotel (3 star)

After a sumptuous breakfast, prepare for a 1 hour 20 minutes train journey to Brussels. Upon arrival, we climb aboard a luxurious coach to tour the city’s most alluring landmarks; pass the colossal St Michael’s Cathedral and the world famous Heyseldistrict with its Atomium; and embrace the cosmopolitan culture of the Japanese Tower and the Chinese Pavilion. Marvel at the endless rows of antique shops in the Sablon district and catch a glimpse of the Royal Residence’s regal exterior as you travel.

Continue to the Palace of Justice and sail past examples of impressive imperial structures; see the stately Royal Square, the grand Houses of Parliament and the Royal Palace.

Upgrade to the afternoon tour to enjoy a visit to the European Parliament Visitor Center, or the Koekelberg Basilica or an exclusive demonstration and tasting of delectable Belgian chocolate. Pleasure your palate with some of the world’s most sumptuous sweet treats for a truly unforgettable end to your explorative experience of Brussels.

Overnight at hotel (3 star)

After breakfast, check out of hotel for your transfer to the airport, for your flight back home.