Stroll Lucerne’s lakeside quarters with your Travel Director to the poignant Lion Monument, hewn into sandstone to honor the Swiss Guards. The quiet glade offers a moment of reflection within the city’s bustle.

Continue across the flower-decked Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss River, its medieval paintings recalling guild life and local legends. Timbered houses, mountain backdrops and café-lined squares showcase Swiss elegance in miniature.

Join a Local Specialist to trace the Renaissance in Florence, from the open-air gallery of Piazza della Signoria to the cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome. The polychrome marble of Santa Maria del Fiore sets the skyline’s rhythm.

Pause at the Baptistery’s bronze doors—Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise—and hear how Medici patronage nurtured masters from Michelangelo to Botticelli. Stone palazzi and artisan workshops complete a portrait of civic pride and artistry.

Explore Vatican City with a Local Specialist, taking in the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square and the artistic legacy that shaped the heart of Roman Catholicism. Sense the dialogue between faith, power and genius in its basilicas and palaces.

Continue to view the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where emperors staged spectacles and chariot races. Context from antiquity to today frames Rome as a palimpsest of eras layered in stone.

Experience a glittering Parisian cabaret, where singers, dancers and acrobats whirl through sparkling costumes and precision choreography. Sip wine as the orchestra powers a fast-paced revue steeped in Belle Époque flair.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a lively night out that pairs spectacle, satire and showmanship with timeless Parisian joie de vivre.

Drift through Germany’s most storied gorge as you cruise the Rhine River beneath hilltop fortresses, terraced vineyards and half-timbered villages. The tight curves and cliff-lined banks create stage-set views at every bend—perfect for unhurried photos and quiet contemplation.

Glide past the fabled Lorelei Rock, where river lore tells of a siren’s song, and learn how this UNESCO corridor shaped medieval trade. Expect storybook river scenery—turrets, spires and castle silhouettes punctuating the skyline.

Explore Heidelberg’s baroque streets from the Old Bridge to lively Marktplatz, where café terraces spill onto cobbles. From the riverfront, take in the red-sandstone ramparts of Heidelberg Castle poised above the Neckar, a romantic emblem of the city.

Hear how this university town nurtured German Romanticism as you trace Hauptstrasse past fountains and guild houses. Riverside vistas and castle backdrops deliver classic Rhine-Neckar charm in a compact, walkable setting.

Discover central Munich around Marienplatz, where the neo-Gothic Rathaus presides and the Glockenspiel animates tales of old Bavaria. Pass the storied Hofbräuhaus, a symbol of convivial beer-hall culture woven into the city’s identity.

Elegant boulevards and onion-domed churches sketch a portrait of Bavaria’s capital—rooted in tradition yet confidently modern. Hear how Wittelsbach rulers left their architectural stamp on squares, palaces and arcades.

Wander pastel lanes to the Golden Roof, Emperor Maximilian’s copper-tiled balcony gleaming above arcaded houses. Alpine air drifts down from the Nordkette as you browse boutiques and cafés tucked into medieval alleys.

Trace Maria-Theresien-Straße past Baroque facades while stories of Habsburg ceremony and Tyrolean tradition unfold. Between the emerald Inn River and misty mountain passes, Innsbruck reveals a compact stage set for Alpine life.

Glide by private launch across the Venetian lagoon to St Mark’s Square, where Byzantine mosaics and bell towers frame Venice’s grandest stage. Take in exterior views of the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, their stories of power and passage echoing over the canals.

Witness a live glassblowing demonstration in a traditional workshop, as masters shape molten glass using centuries-old Murano techniques. Water, stone and craft interlace to reveal the soul of the Serenissima.

Connect over a convivial Be My Guest lunch with the Landi family amid Chianti vineyards and olive groves. Share seasonal Tuscan dishes and a glass of Sangiovese as tales of eight generations of Tuscan hospitality bring the countryside to life.

Between stone farmhouses and oak-shaded gardens, learn how peppery olive oil, pecorino and garden herbs anchor daily rhythms. It’s a warm encounter with Tuscany’s flavors, landscapes and people.

See Paris along grand vistas and intimate corners, from the plane-tree shade of the Champs-Élysées to the triumphal sweep of the Arc de Triomphe. Learn how Haussmann’s redesign carved today’s airy boulevards through the medieval maze.

Admire the flying buttresses of Notre-Dame Cathedral and wander the storied lanes of the Latin Quarter, where bookshops and cafés nurture the city’s enduring love of ideas, art and conversation.

Ascend by cable car or cogwheel railway to a nearby summit for sweeping panoramas of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Feel crisp air and wide horizons as blue-layered ridges stretch to the horizon.

Enjoy short walks, a warm drink in a mountaintop café and ample photo stops. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, showcasing quintessential Swiss high-mountain scenery without technical hiking.

Join a Local Specialist for an intimate stroll through Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, a quarter layered with resilience, heritage and distinctive cuisine. Cobblestones, artisan storefronts and Renaissance facades reveal a quieter side of the city.

Look toward the Roman Forum and hear how ancient and modern histories intersect at the heart of Rome. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering nuanced context beyond headline monuments.

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

• Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
• Rhineland: Cruise beneath semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
• Heidelberg: Explore one of Germany’s most enchanting cities during an orientation with your Travel Director.
• Munich: During your orientation of Munich with your Travel Director, see the Munich Residenz, former home of the Bavarian royal family, the State Opera House, the ornate neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, St Peter’s Church and the famous Marienplatz.
• Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director. 
• Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
• Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. 
• Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
• Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
• Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Trafalgar

Settle in for an evening to cruise the canals of Amsterdam, gliding past Golden Age gabled mansions and a lattice of lit-up bridges mirrored on the water. The UNESCO-listed canal ring frames intimate scenes of houseboats, step-gabled warehouses and waterside cafés as the city’s easy rhythm unfolds.

Gain your bearings with a relaxed look at historic neighborhoods, from stately Herengracht to lively Dam Square. Hear how the Dutch East India Company fueled a 17th-century boom that shaped these elegant facades, while you enjoy a convivial dinner atmosphere aboard the boat.