16-Day Central and Southern Europe Tour: Paris to Vienna

Welcome to Paris! Upon entering the arrivals hall at the airport, a driver will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Our guide will will provide all the necessary information, as well as an overview of the tour service. At the end of the evening, we provide transfers to the Montmartre district, known for its painters, artists, and cabarets. We will ascend by funicular to the top of the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top.

Enjoy a scenic guided tour of the main boulevards and breathtaking monuments of Paris, concluding near the Eiffel Tower. You will have the opportunity to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower (ticket admission included). End your visit with a river cruise along the Seine. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose. At sunset we provide transfers to the Latin Quarter, a picturesque area of the historic center were you can enjoy dinner at your own expense.

We go to the center of Paris, near the Louvre Museum for free time. If you wish we can accompany you to BENLUX, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris. Rest of the day free. For an additional fee, we also offer transfers and tickets to Disneyland Paris. Please inform your tour leader of your interest in advance so that he or she can make the necessary arrangements. 

We travel to the center of France to the Burgundy region, famous for its wines. A stop in Semur en Auxois, a small medieval town classified among the prettiest places in France. After this we will visit Beaune in the center of the Bourgogne region where its streets full of flowers, its hospice and its wine museum can be reminders of your trip. Time for lunch. In mid-afternoon, we arrive at Lyon, the capital of Roman Gaul on the banks of the Rhone, its historic center has been declared a World Heritage Site.

Today we'll travel to Geneva, Switzerland.  Upon arrival we'll head with our guide to the Palais des Nations (the United Nations headquarters in Europe) and then to the beautiful “Jardin Anglais” with its flower clock, and admire the “Jet d’Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. After lunch, we will continue through Switzerland passing the beautiful Leman and Neuchatel Lakes.

With our guide, we will stroll in the most populated city of Switzerland, the financial and cultural capital of the country. The city of banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. After this we will board a boat for a trip lasting almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops, allowing us to admire the villages on the way. We'll get off in Rapperswil, a small and highly picturesque village overlooked by its medieval castle. We'll return to Zurich by train, and will see the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss Railways. Enjoy an evening in the historic center, next to the lake, where you can dine at your favorite restaurant.

Today's stage has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes. Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. Grindelwald where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car (ticket included) up to Grindelwald First. We will walk along the path (30 minutes) in which we shall be able to take the "footbridge over the empty" among the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers around us. Lunch included (vegetarian option available). After that we'll continue to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Time at the end of the day to stroll, enjoy the city and dine before returning to the hotel in Zurich.

We'll travel to Burglen, the tiny village where William Tell was born, we shall see the chapel of the XVI century with paintings illustrating his life. We'll continue to the enchanting town of Morcote, followed by Como on the shores of Lake Como. Arrive in Milan where our guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. There will be time to dine at the Porta Venecia at your own expense. Transfer to hotel.

Time in Milan in which we can see its great cathedral and the galleries in the center. Then we continue towards Pisa. Upon arrival, we'll take a little tourist train 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'll continue to Rome, arriving at the end of the afternoon.

In the morning, we have a scenic tour of the city, which will be a great introduction to The Eternal City. Next, we will visit the tiny state of the Vatican. The Vatican City is a principal center of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. And we have also included admission to the Roman Coliseum, the principal symbol of Rome. This impressive construction dates back 2,000 years and will transport us in time so that we can learn about ancient society in the Roman Empire. In the evening we provide transport to the Via Cavour area, were you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and international food. Return to hotel.

We will leave Rome, heading north. This route is graced with beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival in Florence, we head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo, an impressive site in the city. In the evening we provide a tour with a local expert, and walk through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Free time to explore. In the evening, you can dine at your favorite restaurant.

Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. Arriving in Venice, we will board a Vapporetto to travel around on the canals in the historic center. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous Saint Mark's and enter the marvelous basilica (entry cost included). Afterwards, we shall be able to visit the Murano glass factory. It is marvelous to see the technique of crystal blowing. At the end of the afternoon, you will have the chance to eat dinner in the Mestre area, where you can choose the type of restaurant that you prefer.

Departing from Venice, we drive to Innsbruck, with time for lunch (own expense) and a stroll through the historic city center. Afterward we'll take the scenic mountain road to Kitzbuhel, a famous ski resort town. Free time. Dinner on this day is included in your package. Vegetarian dinner available upon request.

On Day 14 you will explore the UNESCO heritage city of Salzburg with your guide, followed by a scenic tour of the beautiful lakes on our route from Salzburg to Vienna: Wolfgangsee and Traunsee. At Traunsee we also include a boat tour, after which we will continue our drive to Vienna, arriving in the late afternoon.

We'll begin with a panoramic tour of Vienna with a local guide. Afterward we'll make our way to Schonbrunn Palace for a stroll through the beautiful gardens. In the evening we provide transfers to City Hall Square for free time and dinner (own expense).

The tour service ends directly following breakfast at the hotel. Airport drop-off is not included in the display price. Please contact the customer service team for a quote.