Follow the rivers and capitals of Europe on this Paris to Vienna tour. Bruges and Amsterdam bring canals and intimate streets before Berlin, Prague and Budapest broaden the journey. From the Seine to the Danube, the 15-day Europe itinerary balances landmark cities with time to explore their everyday life.
Day 1 (Wednesday): Paris
Arrive in Paris and transfer from Orly or Charles de Gaulle Airport to your hotel. Once you have settled in, enjoy free time. An optional evening tour of illuminated Paris and a Seine cruise offer a first glimpse of the city. Overnight in Paris.
Day 2 (Thursday): Paris
After breakfast, a panoramic tour with a local guide takes you past Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, Île de la Cité with Notre Dame and the Invalides area. Stop at the Champ de Mars to photograph the Eiffel Tower. In the afternoon, you may book an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Overnight in Paris.
Day 3 (Friday): Paris
Breakfast and a free day to enjoy the city. Explore independently or join an optional excursion to Montmartre or the Latin Quarter. If an advertised optional activity cannot take place, alternatives will be offered during the trip. Overnight in Paris.
Day 4 (Saturday): Paris - Bruges - Brussels
After breakfast, travel to Belgium. Enjoy free time in Bruges to stroll beside its canals, historic buildings and the Lake of Love. Continue to Brussels, where you may book an optional tour taking in landmarks such as the Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis. Overnight in Brussels.
Day 5 (Sunday): Brussels - Rotterdam - The Hague - Amsterdam
Following breakfast, travel into the Netherlands for a short panoramic drive through Rotterdam and a stop in The Hague, home to the Dutch government institutions. Continue to Amsterdam for the night.
Day 6 (Monday): Amsterdam
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour of Amsterdam, taking in Dam Square, the River Amstel, the flower market, Central Station, the harbour and Museum Square. Learn about diamond cutting at Coster before enjoying a free afternoon. Optional activities include a visit to Marken and Volendam or a canal cruise. The route may be adapted to municipal regulations. Overnight in Amsterdam.
Day 7 (Tuesday): Amsterdam - Berlin
After breakfast, travel across Germany to Berlin and check in at the hotel. On arrival, get a first impression of a city shaped by its recent history and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Day 8 (Wednesday): Berlin
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour with a local guide to explore Berlin’s history. The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz and Kurfürstendamm reveal different chapters of the city’s past, while remnants of the Wall recall its years of division. Spend the afternoon at leisure or book an optional visit to the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Overnight in Berlin.
Day 9 (Thursday): Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Following breakfast, travel to Dresden on the River Elbe. Enjoy free time in its rebuilt historic centre, with an optional guided visit available. Continue to Prague for the included panoramic tour, taking in the Old Town Square and astronomical clock, Týn and St Nicholas churches, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre. Overnight in Prague. For operational reasons, this tour may take place on Friday instead.
Day 10 (Friday): Prague
Breakfast is followed by a free day in Prague. You may choose an optional excursion to Castle Hill, including St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Imperial Palace, followed by the Church of the Infant Jesus of Prague and Charles Bridge. These visits and admission tickets are optional. Overnight in Prague.
Day 11 (Saturday): Prague - Bratislava - Budapest
After breakfast, travel through Brno towards Slovakia. A brief stop in Bratislava gives you time to stroll through the old town, with its sculptures, St Martin’s Cathedral and St Michael’s Gate. Continue to Budapest and check in at the hotel. An optional evening excursion combines views of the illuminated city with a Danube cruise.
Day 12 (Sunday): Budapest
After breakfast, a panoramic tour with a local guide introduces Budapest. Explore the Castle Hill area in Buda, with the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, before discovering Pest across the Danube: its broad avenues, Parliament, St Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’ Square. An optional Hungarian dinner with a folklore show is available in the evening. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 13 (Monday): Budapest - Vienna
Following breakfast, travel to Vienna. The included tour combines a walk around the imperial Hofburg area, Heroes’ Square and the cathedral with a panoramic drive along the Ringstrasse, past the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall towards the Danube and UN district. Stop by the Belvedere for an exterior view of its gardens, then finish in the Opera House area. In the evening, you may book an optional concert featuring works by Strauss and Mozart. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 14 (Tuesday): Vienna
Enjoy breakfast and a free day in Vienna. Walk through the historic centre, pause at a café or explore its avenues and squares at your own pace. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 15 (Wednesday): Vienna
Your tour ends after breakfast. The departure airport transfer is not included.
The order of visits may change for operational reasons.