• 8 Dinner (D)
• 25 Breakfast (B)

• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

• Business class coach with extended leg room
• Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
• 4 & 5-star stays

• Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant for a delightful dinner.
• San Sebastián: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition. Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own flavour, flair and presentation.
• Nice: Savour a seasonal dinner inspired by the Côte d’Azur, showcasing ingredients sourced from the region and authentic nicoises specialities.
• Venice: In St. Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails before dinner at a local restaurant.
• Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
• Amsterdam: Toast the finale of your journey with a special dinner served on board a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways. 

• Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince’s Palace.
• Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments. 
• Vienna: Visit the Capuchin Crypt, the historic burial place of the Habsburg dynasty.
• Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.

Walk across Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona’s grand square, before stepping into the Belle Époque interiors of Café Iruña. Marble-topped tables, mirrored walls and chandeliers recall the café society that inspired writers and travelers.

Hear stories of the city beyond its famed Running of the Bulls, from medieval kings to modern fiestas. The polished parquet and dark-wood bar offer a flavorful pause amid the old quarter’s arcades and colonnades.

Visit the radiant lawns of Piazza dei Miracoli to view the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the marble cathedral and baptistery, and arcades etched in Romanesque detail. Hear why Galileo’s name lingers in local lore.

Striped facades, bronze doors and inlaid pulpits frame a lesson in medieval ambition and maritime pride. From every angle the campanile’s tilt surprises, while the echo inside the baptistery hints at a city tuned to ritual and sound.

Circle the Ringstrasse to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, State Opera, Parliament and Karlskirche—monuments of a city built for ceremony and culture. Continue on foot through the Innere Stadt’s courtyards and cobbled lanes.

Hear how Habsburg grandeur met Biedermeier charm in a capital of music and cafés. Elegant facades, horse-drawn carriages and church spires set a timeless mood in Vienna’s historic core.

• Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums and witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Discover Paris on a city orientation that takes in the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, the iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower and the Gothic silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Trace elegant boulevards and grand squares before following the banks of the River Seine with its arched bridges and quay-side bookstalls.

Hear how medieval Paris blossomed into a capital of arts and ideas, and learn the stories behind the city’s iconic facades and famed viewpoints. Thoughtful pauses invite time to frame photographs and absorb the rhythm of the City of Light.

Step inside the Château de Chenonceau, the elegant “Ladies’ Château” arching the River Cher. Wander frescoed galleries, fragrant kitchens and riverside terraces framed by manicured parterres designed for courtly promenades.

Uncover tales of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici, whose patronage shaped the château’s grace and gardens. The arched gallery reflected in the river, Renaissance tapestries and a rose-scented orchard reveal why Chenonceau remains the Loire Valley’s most poetic residence.

Explore Bordeaux with a Local Specialist, following pale limestone quays to the gilded facade of the Grand Théâtre and through the Triangle d’Or’s elegant streets. Continue to the vast Esplanade des Quinconces, a ceremonial space crowned by fountains and marble allegories.

Learn how wine wealth transformed Bordeaux into a UNESCO-listed showcase of 18th-century urban design. Neoclassical colonnades, leafy squares and riverfront perspectives reveal a city balanced between maritime heritage and modern vitality.

Join a guided walking tour through San Sebastián’s Old Quarter, threading narrow lanes toward Plaza de la Constitución and the arcaded squares near La Concha Bay. Hear about Belle Époque facades and coastal traditions that shape everyday Basque life.

Discover how the city’s culinary scene grew from humble taverns to global acclaim as you pass historic churches and lively pintxos bars. The sound of seabirds and the scent of salt air give this compact neighborhood an unmistakable Atlantic character.

Taste your way through San Sebastián on a hosted pintxos crawl, moving between Old Town counters laden with bite-sized creations. Pair skewers of grilled seafood, slow-stewed txipirones and creamy tortilla with a crisp pour of Txakoli.

Learn how bar culture prizes conversation and craftsmanship as you sample regional wines and seasonal specialties. The bustle of tiled taverns and sizzle from open kitchens set the mood for an authentic Basque evening shared like a local.

Survey Barcelona with a Local Specialist, from the Gothic Quarter’s cloistered lanes to the bustle of La Rambla and the modernist showcase of Passeig de Gràcia. In the Eixample, pause to admire the evolving skyline as La Sagrada Família rises ever higher.

Contrast medieval courtyards with Gaudí’s organic curves and ceramic mosaics. Learn how urban planners shaped the grid that frames Barcelona’s dynamism while artisans filled it with color, ironwork and light.

Glide along a section of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, threading harbour bends lined with superyachts before ascending to the old town of Monaco-Ville. Stroll past the Royal Palace esplanade for sweeping views across the glittering bay.

Hear how a rocky promontory became a sovereign principality and stage for motorsport and high society. Pastel facades, cliffside gardens and cathedral stones anchor Monaco’s pageantry to a surprisingly intimate historic core.

Visit the Prince’s Palace to admire the State Apartments, where vaulted halls and salons glow with Italian Renaissance frescoes. Marble floors, period tapestries and ceremonial furnishings reveal centuries of Grimaldi rule.

This is a choice inclusion during your Monaco visit, offering a close-up of princely heritage and courtly ritual. Gilded ceilings and balcony vistas contrast the cliff-top stronghold with the modern harbour far below.

Explore the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, founded by Prince Albert I in 1910. Wander grand aquariums teeming with Mediterranean and tropical species, then view exhibits that chart deep-sea exploration and Polar science.

This is a choice inclusion during your Monaco time, showcasing Monaco’s maritime vocation. Coral gardens, ship models and interactive displays illuminate research at the meeting point of ocean, science and statecraft.

Walk with a Local Specialist to the multi-coloured marble cathedral and baptistery, where replicas of Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise gleam with biblical scenes. Continue to Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s open-air gallery of sculpted stone and civic power.

Trace Medici patronage and workshops that shaped Europe’s Renaissance. Campanile bells, pietra serena arcades and marble inlays create a cityscape where art, politics and artisan skill still share the same streets.

Enter the Vatican Museums to view classical statuary and Renaissance treasures before standing beneath the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s ceiling. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pietà and Bernini’s soaring baldachin.

Discuss papal patronage and the dialogue between faith and art that forged this complex. On some departures, access may shift to the Capitoline Museums, offering a different but equally rich encounter with Rome’s heritage.

As evening softens the lagoon light, sip cocktails at sunset in St Mark’s Square while an ensemble plays time-honoured melodies. The arcade lights glow across marble pavements and the basilica’s mosaics shimmer like a stage set.

Continue to a local restaurant for dinner, where Venetian dishes highlight the Adriatic’s catch and lagoon gardens. The mood is one of conviviality and old-world elegance, long after day visitors have departed.

Board a private boat to glide the Giudecca Canal, passing Gothic and Renaissance palazzi mirrored in green water. Disembark in St Mark’s Square to take in the Doge’s Palace and basilica domes rising above the lagoon.

Hear how merchant wealth, maritime power and Byzantine influences shaped La Serenissima’s architecture and civic ritual. Arching bridges, marble tracery and the distant call of gondoliers frame a quintessential Venetian arrival.

Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing as masters shape molten glass into luminous forms using Renaissance-era techniques. Watch canes fuse, colors bloom and vessels take shape with a breath and deft twist.

Learn how guilds and kilns on nearby Murano safeguarded this prized craft for centuries. The hiss of the furnace and the soft clink of cooling pieces reveal a living tradition of artistry and precision.

Stroll from Prešeren Square across Jože Plecnik’s Triple Bridge to the riverfront arcades, where café umbrellas dot the Ljubljanica’s banks. Pass the St. Nicholas Cathedral while gazing up to the hilltop castle that crowns the city.

Discover how Baroque churches, Art Nouveau facades and Plecnik’s human-scaled urbanism blend into a green, livable capital. Market halls, cobbled lanes and street musicians add warmth to Slovenia’s storybook center.

Follow your Travel Director through Slovenia’s second city, past the riverside Lent district and its storied wine culture. Glimpse the world-famous Old Vine and pause near the Plague Column on the main square.

Hear how a 700-year-old university shaped Maribor’s character as you note the blend of medieval towers and modern cafés. The Drava River sets a calm backdrop to compact streets rich in everyday life.

Settle into a traditional Viennese coffeehouse to savor aromatic blends and a slice of Sachertorte under high ceilings and chandeliered light. Marble tables and newspaper racks evoke a ritual of reflection and conversation.

This choice inclusion highlights a UNESCO-recognized coffee culture that shaped ideas and everyday rhythms. The mellow clink of porcelain and warm notes of cocoa and vanilla provide a sweet interlude in the imperial city.

Descend into the Capuchin Crypt, the solemn burial place of the Habsburgs. Baroque chapels hold elaborate sarcophagi bearing imperial crowns, angels and skulls that speak to power, piety and mortality.

This choice inclusion reveals Vienna’s dynastic story in sculpted bronze and candlelit stone. Names like Maria Theresa and Franz Joseph resonate in the hush beneath the streets.

Join a Local Specialist in the Mirabell Gardens, then cross Residence Square toward the domes and baroque streets of the old town. Gaze up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress and pass Mozart’s Birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.

From Sound of Music film spots to cathedral courtyards, explore a city where Alpine scenery frames musical heritage. Fountains, arcades and pastel facades deliver a refined yet intimate charm.

Stroll beneath arcaded houses to the Golden Roof, where copper tiles gleam above a balcony built for imperial pageantry. View the facades of the Imperial Palace and note Tyrolean motifs on painted gables.

With the Nordkette peaks rising behind pastel streets, Innsbruck blends courtly history with mountain spirit. Traditional shops and alpine air add a crisp brightness to this compact capital.

Pause in Liechtenstein’s tiny capital to photograph Vaduz Castle, the royal residence perched above the town. The steep hillside, evergreen forests and Alpine backdrop provide a dramatic frame for the medieval fortress.

Learn how a micro-state nestled between Austria and Switzerland maintains its identity and traditions. This brief stop emphasizes scenery and sovereignty in equal measure.

Visit the Lion Monument, hewn into a sandstone cliff to honor Swiss Guards who fell in 1792. Stroll the flower-decked Chapel Bridge and note the baroque curves of the Jesuit Church reflected in the Reuss River.

Half-timbered houses and painted gables sketch centuries of guild life and lakeside trade. Lucerne’s mountain views and river breezes give every square a crisp Alpine clarity.

Ascend Mount Stanserhorn aboard the open-top, solar-assisted Cabrio cable car, savoring 360-degree views across lake-dotted lowlands and serrated peaks. At the summit, follow scenic pathways where Alpine herbs scent the air and marmots may appear.

Meet a Swiss ranger for insights into local flora and wildlife, connecting this high-meadow landscape to conservation goals. On clear days, the panorama stretches toward Alsace and the Black Forest.

Cruise the Rhine from Boppard to Sankt Goar past terraced vineyards, half-timbered villages and slate-crowned castles. Raise a glass of local wine as currents carry you beneath cliffs and crenellations.

Glide by the legendary Lorelei Rock, said to lure sailors with a siren’s song, and trace trade routes that stitched together medieval Europe. The river’s bends frame scene after scene of storybook Germany.

Toast your journey as dinner is served on board a glass-topped boat gliding through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal ring. Drift beneath arched bridges and along Golden Age gables lit by evening lamps.

Hear how merchant wealth, shipyards and painters shaped a tolerant, worldly city. Reflections ripple across the water as church spires and stepped facades slide silently by your window.

Experience a classic Paris cabaret where feathered costumes, precision choreography and live music bring a storied stage to life. Savor a multi-course dinner and a celebratory pour of Champagne as lights and mirrors dazzle the room.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s an atmospheric immersion in Belle Époque glamour and contemporary showmanship, framed by a soundtrack of chanson and jazz.

Travel through Right Bank vineyards to tour a Bordelais château cellar before a guided tasting of Bordeaux wines. In UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, step inside the monolithic church carved from limestone and wander medieval lanes perfumed with oak and must.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Appellations, terroir and barrel aging come alive in the glass as sandstone facades glow honey-gold in afternoon light.

Cross into France to stroll Biarritz’s Belle Époque seafront and surfers’ bays before continuing to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Visit the church where Louis XIV wed Maria Theresa in 1660 and admire fishing-port houses painted Basque red and green.

This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Atlantic light, sea breeze and coastal heritage combine in two stylish resort towns with deep local pride.

Glide across turquoise waters aboard a traditional pletna boat to Bled Island, where Alpine peaks frame the Church of the Assumption. Ring the bell of wishes, then enjoy lakeside views and a taste of tranquil Slovenian scenery.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Glacial hues, forested slopes and mirrored reflections make for serene photographs and quiet moments ashore.

Explore Schonbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs’ summer residence, to see Rococo salons, mirrored galleries and the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart performed as a child. Stroll the formal gardens aligned to baroque ideals of symmetry and spectacle.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Stories of Maria Theresa, court etiquette and imperial entertainments animate one of Europe’s most opulent estates.

Ascend to the Eagle’s Nest above Berchtesgaden for breathtaking Alpine panoramas over limestone peaks and emerald valleys. Learn the site’s WWII context and how the surrounding national park preserves a fragile mountain ecosystem.

This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Dramatic switchbacks, crisp air and far-reaching views offer a striking contrast to the baroque streets below.

Walk ancient streets in the Pompeii Archaeological Park, passing frescoed villas and the Forum frozen by the AD 79 eruption. See poignant plaster casts and everyday objects that reveal Roman life halted mid-stride.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Volcanic ash, lava-sculpted landscapes and meticulous excavation frame a powerful window into antiquity.

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