Day 1: Rome - tour starts
To get to Rome from London we recommend www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com or www.ba.com. Make your own way to our resort in Rome for the start of the tour at 12:30 hrs. (Meeting point details will be sent to you after booking). We head in to the centre of Rome for an afternoon guided tour encompassing ancient wonders and Renaissance master pieces. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum and the Colosseum.
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Lunch replaces dinner)

Day 2: Rome & the Vatican City
Your free day to explore the ancient cities of Rome and the Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. The Vatican City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the only site to encompass a whole country, and it issues its own passports!
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Rome - Venice
'Arrivederci Roma' and 'Buon giorno Venice'. Today the coach will transport you to one of Europe's most romantic cities. Stretching across 117 islands, you will spend the afternoon on a local guided walking tour learning about why Venice is a 'must see' destination. Taking in the Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Doge's Palace. Afterwards, indulge in an espresso in one of many piazzas, relax in a gondola
(Overnight 3* Hotel)
(Breakfast)

Day 4: Venice
A great day to Explore Venice on your own. We recommend a visit to the Island of Murano for a glass-blowing & lace making demonstration. Alternatively you can simply relax and soak up the sun on the sandy beaches at Jesolo or Lido.
(Overnight 3* hotel)
(Breakfast)

Day 5: Venice - Switzerland
Depart Venice and continue to the Swiss Alps where we stay in a typical mountain village in the heart of the Jungfrau region. One of the most-visited places in the Alps, it is also a World Heritage site.
(Overnight 2* hotel)
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: Jungfrau, Swiss Alps  
A free day to explore and take in the spectacular scenery. This is also a great day to visit Jungfraujoch where you can have a snow fight, even in the middle of summer, on top of the 4000m high glacier.
(Overnight 2* hotel)
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Rhine Valley
This morning we continue into Germany, where your Rhine Valley experience awaits: Enjoy a drink as the Rhine River boat takes you to your hotel in the heart of Rhine Valley. Sights along the way include the most concentrated stretch of castles in Europe, vineyards, cliffs and medieval German towns. After dinner, why not go on a pub-crawl, taste the local German beers and enjoy the real hospitality of the locals and the pub owners, or why not take a relaxing stroll along the river and take time out to recharge.
(Overnight 2 or 3* hotel)
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8: Amsterdam - tour ends
After breakfast it’s back to Amsterdam where your tour ends. Don't forget to swap numbers with all your new friends!
(Breakfast)

Please note that this tour is connected with the 17 day Europe Explorer tour that starts in Amsterdam 12 days before the start of this tour. If you would prefer to join the full tour, click here: Europe Explorer