Are you ready to discover Europe’s highlights at the most magical time of year? Meet up with your tour leader and group in Rome this morning before hopping aboard the coach. Admire the scenery as the tour makes its way to Venice, Italy’s dreamy floating city. Keep an eye out for some of Venice’s most notable landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. Tonight, enjoy a free evening. Why not visit some Venetian Christmas markets? Or, join the Evening in Venice optional excursion and experience Venice the way it was meant to be seen – from the canals! Enjoy a gondola ride and water taxi followed by a delicious local dinner.

Experiences

• Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city

Wavearrivedercito Italy after breakfast and head to the next country – Austria! Look forward to sweeping countryside views as the coach travels through the scenic Brenner Pass. Stop in Innsbruck and embark on an orientation tour. Marvel at the alpine scenery which surrounds this charming city. Then, it’s time to tick another country off the list – Germany! In the afternoon, arrive in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. See highlights including Marienplatz and the city’s famous Christmas markets on an orientation tour! Tonight, taste Munich’s famous beer and cuisine at a traditional beer hall.Prost!

Experiences

• Marvel at the scenery along Brenner Pass

• Visit Innsbruck; a beautiful Austrian city

• Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria

• Enjoy dinner and drinks in a traditional German beer hall

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Celebrate Christmas Eve with more German highlights today! Leaving Bavaria behind, the group heads to the Rhine Valley this morning. Arrive and set off on a scenic cruise along the Rhine River. Be captivated by the rolling hills complete with vineyards, quaint medieval towns and Europe’s largest concentrated stretch of Gothic castles! Disembark in Boppard and look forward to an included tasting of some of the Rhine’s most famous wines. If the harvest has been good, you might even get to tryeiswein. This unique dessert wine can only be harvested in freezing temperatures. Later, enjoy a delectable Christmas Eve dinner and let the festivities begin!

Experiences

• Cruise along the Rhine River

• Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Merry Christmas! This special day promises festivities, adventures and memories to last a lifetime. After breakfast, say Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as the tour makes its way to the Netherlands. Tick off one of the Netherland’s most iconic symbols with a visit to the Riekermolen Windmill and take some fun pictures. Afterwards, learn how clogs are made and taste some delicious Dutch cheese. Today’s last stop is Amsterdam, the Dutch capital! Head into the heart of the city for a canal cruise at twilight. Admire the city sights from the water. This is the best time of year to visit as the Amsterdam Light Festival will be in full swing! Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Experiences

• Visit the iconic Riekermolen Windmill

• Enjoy a traditional cheese and clogs demonstration

• Cruise the canals and see the displays of the Amsterdam Light Festival

• Enjoy Christmas dinner in Amsterdam

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Tot ziensAmsterdam! Prepare for another day full of adventure as the group heads towards Paris, France’s vibrant capital. First, enjoy a visit to Ghent, a captivating Belgian city. Enjoy some free time to explore the city’s medieval architecture and grab some lunch. Belgian waffles or frites, anyone? In the evening, arrive in Paris – the “City of Lights”! Set off on a driving tour and marvel at some of the city’s most beloved sights including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Then, delight in a delicious local meal and get your first taste of French cuisine with tonight’s included dinner!

Experiences

• Visit Ghent, a beautiful medieval city in Belgium

• See the sights of Paris on a driving tour

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Bonjour Paris!Today offers a full free day to experience all that this world-famous city has to offer. From its celebrated museums such as the Louvre to its buzzing cafés and high-end boutiques, you’ll never be bored in Paris. For the ultimate Parisian experience, join our Paris Like Locals optional excursion. This unmissable full-day out includes a macaron tasting, a visit to a perfume museum, an exploration through the iconic Latin Quarter and more. Tonight, even more exciting optional excursions are on offer. Enjoy An Evening in Montmartre to explore this enchanting neighbourhood. Afterwards, choose to watch a Cabaret show!

Experiences
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Before leaving France, visit the city of Beaune in the Burgundy wine region. Beaune is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as Burgundy’s wine capital! Why not take this opportunity to try some of the wine this region is known for? Or, enjoy lunch or a visit to Hospices de Beaune. The choice is yours! Then, it’s time to cross the border into Switzerland, with glorious scenery passing by the coach windows during the journey. From snow-capped mountains to an idyllic countryside, you’ll want to have your cameras at the ready! Arrive in the Swiss Alps and settle into the accommodation for the next two nights. Tonight’s dinner is included at the hotel.

Experiences

• Visit Burgundy; a French wine region

• Marvel at the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Wake up and embrace that crisp alpine winter air! Enjoy a free day to make the most of the gorgeous surroundings in the Swiss Alps. Today’s optional excursion, the journey to Jungfraujoch, is our most highly-recommended! This unforgettable adventure will take you to the “Top of Europe” to Europe’s highest train station. Expect breathtaking views all the way up, at the top and back down! At the top, play in the snow and visit the magical ice palace! Alternatively, stay at lower altitudes and explore the quaint Swiss villages nearby. The best way to warm up after an icy day in the Alps is with tonight’s delicious (and cheesy) optional Swiss Fondue dinner!

Experiences
Meals Breakfast,

Bye bye Switzerland and hello (again) Italy! Travel to Tuscany, which is renowned for its delectable food and wine as well as its beautiful art and architecture. En route, stop at Lake Como, a gem of the Italian Lake District and one of Italy’s most glamorous destinations! Join your tour leader on an orientation tour around this glistening freshwater lake. Then, find a spot to soak up the scenery and enjoy lunch. Later, arrive in the picturesque Tuscan spa town of Montecatini where the group will spend the evening.

Experiences

• Visit the idyllic Lake Como

Meals Breakfast,

Spend New Year’s Eve ticking off some more top Italian sights before the tour comes to an end. To start, tick one of Italy, and the world's most famous landmarks off your bucket list! See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and take some creative photos with this iconic tower. Next stop is Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance! Join a local guide on a walking tour to learn more about Florence’s history and highlights before enjoying free time to explore. Or, enjoy a delicious farewell lunch with the Taste of Tuscany optional excursion. This afternoon, travel back to Rome where the tour will come to an end.Buon Viaggioand Happy New Year!

Experiences

• See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa

• Explore Florence; the birthplace of the Renaissance

Meals Breakfast,