Great Cities of Europe

Welcome to Prague. Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Please check the information boards in the hotel reception for details about the welcome meeting with your guide. In the evening, we’ll take you to the lively Old Town Square, a hub of tourist activity. You can choose to dine at one of the many restaurants offering a range of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. After dinner, we’ll provide a transfer back to the hotel.
Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour.

Today we explore Prague, often called the Baroque jewel of Europe. With our local guide, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, including a visit to Prague Castle — admission is included. Following the castle visit, we’ll take a relaxing boat ride along the Vltava River, also included. The afternoon is yours to discover Prague at your own pace, whether wandering narrow streets, visiting cafés, or shopping.

We depart early, travelling to Bavaria in Germany. Arriving in Munich around midday, you’ll have free time to explore the historic city centre and enjoy lunch at your own pace. In the afternoon, we continue into Austria, reaching Innsbruck nestled in the heart of the Alps. There will be time to explore the Old Town and the famous Golden Roof area before dinner.

We begin the day with a visit to the Swarovski Museum, renowned for its exquisite crystal creations. We’ll explore the impressive gardens and gain insight into the craftsmanship behind Swarovski’s dazzling pieces. Afterwards, you’ll have some free time to wander the area at your own pace. Later, we travel to Zurich, passing through the striking Tyrolean landscape. In the evening, spend time in Zurich’s historic city centre by the lake, where a wide selection of restaurants serves Indian, Oriental, Italian, international, and Swiss cuisine for you to choose from.

Today’s journey takes us through some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking landscapes, featuring towering mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll travel to the Interlaken region and make a stop in Grindelwald for a coffee break before ascending by cable car. At the top, we’ll follow a winding path leading to a suspended bridge that offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers—those feeling adventurous may choose to cross it. Lunch is included on the mountain before we descend. Later, we’ll continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore its charming streets and riverside setting. We’ll then return to Zurich for the evening. For those interested, your guide will offer an optional full-day excursion beginning in the morning. This includes free time in Lucerne followed by a rotating cable car ride to Mount Titlis summit, over 3,000 metres above sea level, providing panoramic views of the glaciers and Alps.

We depart from Zurich and travel to the Alsace region of France, arriving in Strasbourg – a city renowned for its unique blend of French and German heritage. You will have time to explore the historic centre and appreciate its distinctive character. Later, we continue on to Paris, arriving in the evening to settle in for the night.

We begin the day with a visit to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, an emblem of French history and grandeur, famous for its extensive gardens (admission not included). After returning to Paris, we explore Montmartre, a charming neighbourhood known for its artistic heritage and lively atmosphere. To conclude, we embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, taking in Paris’s grand avenues and iconic landmarks. We then return to the hotel, and for those interested, an optional variety show is available in the evening.

We begin the day in central Paris with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower, where we ascend to the second floor (tickets included) for outstanding views over the city. Following this, we enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace. Around 4:00 p.m., we depart Paris and travel to Normandy, arriving in Rouen. Here you’ll have free time to discover the historic centre, known for its medieval architecture and impressive Gothic cathedral, a vivid reflection of the city’s Roman and medieval heritage. Please note, if waiting times at the Eiffel Tower are lengthy, we may reschedule the visit to later in the day or the following morning for your convenience.

We begin the day with some free time to explore the centre of Rouen, a city rich in medieval heritage and marked by its impressive Gothic cathedral. Later, we travel northwards and cross the English Channel by ferry, arriving in Canterbury, known as England’s religious heartland with its quaint historic streets. From there, we continue to London, where you’ll have some free time around Tower Bridge—one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks—before settling into the hotel for the night.

We’ll explore London on a panoramic tour with a local guide, highlighting the city’s rich culture and history. You’ll see landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace, where there may be a chance to witness the Changing of the Guard, depending on the schedule. In the evening, we’ll meet in Piccadilly to stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho — lively neighbourhoods known for their theatres and vibrant nightlife. You’ll have a wide choice of restaurants for dinner before we return to the hotel.

After breakfast, we will visit the British Museum, one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated museums, housing artefacts from cultures across the globe. At lunchtime, we will transfer you to Camden, known for its lively and diverse market where you can explore a variety of stalls and shops. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your own pace.