• 7 Dinner (D)
• 17 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Cologne Cathedral: The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city. 
• 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.
• Colmar: Join your Travel Director to explore the heart of Colmar, where colourful half-timbered houses, canal-lined lanes and flower-filled squares give the town its storybook charm. As you walk, you’ll discover why this Alsatian gem has inspired artists, winemakers and visitors for centuries. 
• 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.
• Vaduz: Explore Vaduz, the capital city of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
• Brenner Pass: Marvel at the stunning beauty of the Brenner Pass on your scenic drive through the Alpine landscape. 
• 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. 
• Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city’s most iconic sites.
• Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.
• Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
• Monte Cassino: See the abbey on Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict in 529.
• 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.
• Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
• Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
• Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and gain insight into why it became a refuge for artists.
• Avignon: View the Pont d’Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
• Lyon: Take in panoramic views of Lyon from Fourvière Hill and explore the city’s cobblestone streets on a sightseeing orientation. 
• Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

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

Explore Lucerne’s lakefront and medieval core, pausing at the poignant Lion Monument, hewn into sandstone to honour Swiss Guards of the French Revolution. Stroll to the flower-decked Chapel Bridge, the 14th-century walkway whose painted panels recount local history.

Admire water towers, frescoed facades and mountain views that frame the Reuss River. Your orientation reveals how trade, defense and devotion shaped this compact Swiss city and its picture-perfect waterfront.

Join your Travel Director for an orientation walk through Colmar’s cobbled lanes and canals. Pass pastel half-timbered houses, flower-draped balconies and intimate squares where cafés spill onto the pavement.

In the Petite Venise quarter, learn how Alsatian architecture blends Germanic and French traditions. Hear stories of wine merchants, guilds and artists who shaped this storybook old town, then note spots you may wish to revisit later.

Walk with a Local Specialist through the Roman streets of Pompeii, a city halted in time by the eruption of AD 79. See forum columns, frescoed walls and bakeries where daily life paused beneath volcanic ash.

Learn how plaster casts revealed human stories, and how villas, bathhouses and temples mapped a thriving port. With Vesuvius on the horizon, this haunting site offers vivid context for ancient engineering, trade and tragedy.

Join a guided city tour to take in the Eiffel Tower, sweeping Champs-Élysées and the elegant bridges of the Seine. Hear how Haussmann’s boulevards reshaped the city’s silhouette and spirit.

Walk through the Latin Quarter, where bookshops, cafés and medieval lanes surround the Sorbonne. Stories of revolution, café culture and artistic ferment animate Paris’s icons and quieter corners alike.

Stand before the soaring west front of Cologne Cathedral, its twin spires dominating the Rhine skyline. Your Travel Director points out the Gothic tracery, weathered gargoyles and the shrine traditionally linked to the relics of the Three Wise Men, a symbol of the city’s medieval prestige.

Absorb the energy of the cathedral square and pause for photos and reflection as bells echo overhead. Learn how this UNESCO-listed masterpiece survived war and restoration to remain the spiritual heart of Cologne.

Board a river boat and cruise the River Rhine through a valley of vine-terraced slopes and medieval castles perched on cliffs. Drift past half-timbered villages and watch barges navigate tight bends that have challenged skippers for centuries.

Hear legends of the siren at the Lorelei Rock as currents quicken beneath the slate cliffs. The commentary brings to life trade routes, toll castles and wine culture along this storied waterway’s misty river bends.

Take a short stroll in Vaduz, capital of Europe’s pocket-sized principality. Gaze up to the castle-crowned ridge where the princely residence overlooks the valley, and see contemporary museums and cafés lining the Städtle pedestrian way.

Hear how this microstate of Liechtenstein grew from a feudal holding to a modern financial hub, while alpine meadows and the Rhine still frame daily life in this serene capital.

Connect With Locals as you’re welcomed to the Albert family’s working farm for a convivial Be My Guest experience. Share a traditional Tyrolean lunch showcasing regional produce while mountain pastures and wooden barns set a timeless alpine scene.

Hear how generations have tended fields and livestock on this land, preserving recipes, dialect and customs. Expect warm hospitality, stories of the seasons and a taste of rural life framed by spectacular alpine views.

Wander Innsbruck’s arcaded lanes to the Golden Roof, the oriel balcony tiled for Emperor Maximilian I. Your orientation explores pastel townhouses, baroque churches and the medieval Old Town framed by snowy Nordkette peaks.

Step into the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store to admire sparkling installations and browse intricate cut-crystal designs. Learn why Tyrol’s position on alpine trade routes infused the city with imperial ceremony and craft heritage.

Board a private launch across the lagoon to the marble expanse of St Mark’s Square. Take in the lacy gothic arcades of the Doge’s Palace and the arch of the Bridge of Sighs as palazzi rise from glinting canals.

Witness a master artisan at a glassblowing workshop, where flame, breath and centuries-old technique shape molten glass. Hear how Venice’s guild traditions and maritime power fostered art and elegance that still define La Serenissima.

Survey the epic sweep of the Eternal City with exterior views of the Colosseum and the site of the Circus Maximus, where chariots once thundered before vast crowds. Your Travel Director shares tales of emperors, triumphs and everyday Roman life.

Continue to St Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s embracing colonnades and the dome that anchors the skyline. This panoramic exploration sets the scene for Rome’s layers of ancient-to-baroque grandeur.

Skim across sapphire water to Capri and cross the Bay of Naples by ferry. On arrival, ride the island’s funicular to Capri Town and join a guided stroll from La Piazzetta through whitewashed lanes edged with bougainvillea and elegant boutiques.

Hear how Roman emperors, artists and film stars were captivated by Capri’s light and cliffs. Take in breezy terraces and glimpses of sea stacks as you learn about island life beyond the summer gloss.

Join a guided walking tour in the Cradle of the Renaissance to view the striped marble Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the statues of Piazza della Signoria and the arches of the Ponte Vecchio.

Step inside a workshop for a leathercraft demonstration that reveals Florentine skill passed down through guilds. Hear how Medici patronage and artisan traditions shaped the city’s art, fashion and enduring elegance.

Visit the green expanse of the Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, cathedral and Romanesque baptistery. Your Travel Director shares how settlement, soil and centuries of adjustment created the tower’s famous tilt.

Frame classic photos of arcades and arcatures while learning about Pisan maritime power and rivalries that financed this marble ensemble. The square’s geometry and white stone glow make a striking contrast to the Tuscan sky.

Climb to Le Rocher for views of the Prince’s Palace and pastel lanes of Monaco’s old quarter. See the Monaco Cathedral, resting place of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, and gaze over yacht-filled harbours backed by limestone cliffs.

Hear how a Grimaldi stronghold became a playground of the Riviera, where grand prix roar meets quiet palace ceremony. Elegant squares and sea breezes frame this compact sovereign city-state.

Wander the hilltop ramparts and cobbles of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, an artists’ haven whose galleries and ateliers line stone lanes scented with jasmine. Sunlit squares invite a pause beneath plane trees.

Learn how writers, actors and painters found inspiration here—Marc Chagall among them—and how the village preserved its medieval plan while embracing modern art. The mix of views, craft and café life captures the mood of the Provencal backcountry.

Explore Avignon’s medieval core to view the fortress-like Palais des Papes, seat of 14th-century pontiffs, and the famed Pont d’Avignon stretching into the Rhône. Hear how exile, schism and trade transformed this river port.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Avignon’s crenellations, chapels and cobbled lanes reveal a city where spiritual power met merchant wealth, all beneath sun-warmed stone walls.

Ascend Fourvière Hill for sweeping panoramic views over the Saône and Rhône. See how river confluences shaped a city of silk merchants, bouchons and Renaissance courtyards.

Back in Vieux Lyon, an orientation highlights cobbled streets and hidden passages as you hear about Roman origins and culinary traditions. This snapshot balances grand perspectives with intimate old-town texture.

Ascend by cable car to a nearby Swiss peak for an alpine panorama of glaciers and snow-capped peaks. Depending on conditions, routes may visit celebrated summits near Lucerne for crisp air, high viewpoints and time to savour the scene.

Guides share insights into mountain lore and engineering as you step onto terraces above the cloud line. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola along Venice’s quiet back-canals, slipping beneath arched bridges as palazzi facades reflect in the water. Your gondolier steers with practiced ease, revealing side streets of the lagoon city that few see from footpaths.

Soak in the rhythm of oar against water and the echo of church bells across narrow rii. This classic Venice moment is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow the corniche roads for spectacular coastal views over the Baie des Anges and medieval hill towns. Stop at the renowned Fragonard perfumery to learn about distillation, accords and the craft behind France’s signature scents.

Sample regional specialities—perhaps socca or a nicoise tasting—at a local restaurant while stories of Riviera glamour unfold. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Board a bateau to cruise the River Seine beneath illuminated bridges and facades. Watch the City of Light shimmer as landmarks drift by—Notre-Dame, the Louvre quays and the Eiffel Tower’s sparkle reflecting in the current.

Audio commentary weaves history with romance while you sip the skyline from open decks or picture windows. This atmospheric sailing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Travel to the royal seat outside Paris for a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles. Stroll the Hall of Mirrors and manicured parterres while hearing how court ritual and architecture projected absolute power.

Gardens, fountains and royal apartments reveal the scale of Louis XIV’s ambitions and the artistry of Le Nôtre. Timed entries vary by date. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide through Amsterdam’s waterways on a glass-topped boat and cruise the canals past 17th-century gabled houses and slender arched bridges. Share a light dinner and drink as reflections ripple across the water and you meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers in this quintessential Dutch setting.

Hear how the merchant wealth of the Dutch Golden Age shaped the city’s narrow facades and ornate step gables. This relaxed introduction showcases the charm of the canal belt while you take in the distinctive tilt of canal houses and the buzz of cycle-lined quays.

Trafalgar