A European Journey from Madrid to Prague

On arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check in. You can enjoy your free time until your tour starts. Please check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area, which have all the information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de Es­paña, and Gran Via, a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.


Overnight in Madrid

The day starts at about 08.30 with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid, including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. You will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where you will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Admission to Las Ventas Bullring is included. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world, where you will learn about the tradition of “corri¬das” in the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon. At sunset, you are provided a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving various exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, international) that you can enjoy as a pleasant dinner. (Not included) Return to the hotel will be provided.


Overnight in Madrid

You depart early in the morning from Madrid and leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In Zaragoza, we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to Barcelona, arriving in the late afternoon. The rest of the day at your leisure.


Overnight in Barcelona

Today, In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Free time. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in Girona and its very beautiful historical center. Its colorful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral. Evening at leisure to explore on your own.


Overnight in Girona

After breakfast this morning we leave for France, crossing Provence. We stop in Arles, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh and can see its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to Carrieres De Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. Chambery, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.


Overnight in Chambery

Today we travel to Switzerland. Geneva, arrival. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of Gruyere, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (Nestle amongst them), and we visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included. After this, we go on to Chillon Castle, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic medieval castle. We will continue traveling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages. - Arrival in Leysin, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Enjoy your dinner.


Overnight in Leysin

After a delicious breakfast, we will experience the beautiful Swiss alpine scenery with glaciers and mountains. Climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland where you can see ice and snow all year round. Ride up to Glacier 3000 by Cable car where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or \"play\" in the Fun Park. Pass Interlaken and go around its beautiful lake. After lunch (included), continue your journey to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Our day ends in the city of Zurich, where you will have free time to take a stroll in the city center before going to the hotel.


Overnight in Zurich

Enjoy your breakfast and later we will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route, we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. Lugano. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and grab lunch. Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of Morcote famous for its flowery stone houses. We will then travel to Italy. Arrival in Milan where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.


Overnight in Milan

Today after breakfast, continue your journey towards Pisa. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continued to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.


Overnight in Rome

After breakfast, In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal City”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peters Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, the center of the political activity of Imperial Rome. At the end of the evening, we arrange a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow-cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, and small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve your local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.


Overnight in Rome

Today, we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in Florence, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center and taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district, you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.


Overnight in Florence

Today we enjoyed stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in Venice, take the boat, and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and enter the Basilica (entrance included). Afterward, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.


Overnight in Venice

After breakfast, we will depart from Venice, traveling to Austria! Arrival in Innsbruck, time to stroll in the historic city center and have lunch. After this, we travel along a very beautiful scenic road between the mountains to Kitzbühel – Arrive and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow for most of the year! Free time. Dinner included (vegetarian option available).


Overnight in Kitzbuhel

Today after breakfast, departing in the morning for Salzburg. Take a cable car ride in Stein Platte up to the high mountains in the alpine region, with snow 09 months a year and fantastic scenery. The great landscapes on the platform in the void and the exhibition of dinosaurs will leave us unforgettable memories. We will continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains, and arriving in Salzburg. Our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this citys historic center, declared a World Heritage site. We make our way between lakes and mountains in the next stage. Our next stop is in St. Wolfgang, a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria. We continue to Traunkirchen with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in Gmunden. After this we continued to Vienna, arriving in the evening.


Overnight in Vienna

Today after breakfast, visit this impressive city with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces, and the vibrant city center. Then we head directly to Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of leisure in the city center. In the evening we include a transfer to the neighborhood of Grinzing, an old wine-growing village annexed to the city and known for its traditional taverns. Free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.


Overnight in Vienna

After breakfast, we have an approximately three-hour journey to Budapest, Hungary. Arriving at around 11:30, we will discover Budapest (known as the “Queen of the Danube”) on a boat tour along the river. Budapest is divided by the Danube River, with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite side. Time for lunch, followed by a scenic tour of the city. After the tour enjoy some leisure time. At the end of the day, we finish in the lively area of Vaci Utca, where there are lots of opportunities to have your dinner.


Overnight in Budapest

After breakfast, we will leave Budapest for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, Prague. Arriving in the evening, we will make our way to the Old Town Square. This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities. You can have your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.


Overnight in Prague

Today, you will be visiting this capital city, which is the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide you with a guided city tour, which will include the most outstanding monuments. During the visit, you walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, you will go on a magnificent boat tour along the Vltava River. You will have free time in the afternoon to explore Prague. In the evening, you will enjoy the historical city center with many restaurants of cuisines from around the world (including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian).


Overnight in Prague

Today, after you have breakfast, you will depart for the Prague International airport (transfer not included), as its the end of our services.