European Splendor – 10 nights – 11 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN AMSTERDAM

Arrive at Amsterdam Airport. Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. This one-hour cruise takes you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage canal district. Feast your eyes on the elegant merchants’ houses dating from the Golden Age, the fabulous gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and many more highlights. During the cruise, we offer commentary in several languages.

DAY 02: AMSTERDAM

Today, visit Rotterdam, then Delft for its Blue pottery, fore hand-painted Delftware. Continue your tour to The Hague, for a driving tour in The Hague, passing the houses of parliament and the political heart of Holland.

Next, we will continue the sightseeing tour, and we will pass by the Peace Palace.

DAY 03: AMSTERDAM – PARIS

Check out from the hotel, private transfer to the train station. Take a high-speed Thalys train to Paris.

Arrive in Paris, the vibrant city famous for its museums and monuments. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Paris.

DAY 04: PARIS CITY TOUR

Enjoy the Eiffel Tower visit with reserved access and Paris City Tour, including Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe, a prestigious and residential area near the Bois de Boulogne, and a one-hour cruise on the River Seine.

Enjoy a visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and admire the superb panoramic views over Paris.

DAY 05: PARIS – GENEVA – MONTREUX

Take the TGV from Paris station to arrive at Geneva. Take the train to Montreux.

Today, enjoy the beauty of Lake Geneva and see the Chillon Castle on its shores. Take a boat cruise from Montreux to Lausanne with the Swiss Pass. Visit the amazing Olympic Museum.

DAY 06: MONTREUX – GSTAAD – GLACIER 3000

Take a train & bus journey to Gstaad village and enjoy an excursion to Glacier 3000.

DAY 07: MONTREUX – INTERLAKEN

Take the onward train to Interlaken– a must-visit for visitors with its spectacular scenery.

Day at leisure to exploit Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700-meter-long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores.

DAY 08: INTERLAKEN – JUNGFRAUJOCH

This morning, depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall.

Then ascend by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch, at 3454m, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces, offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps.

DAY 09: INTERLAKEN – LUCERNE

Today you experience a rail trip by the Golden Pass line from Interlaken to the city of lights – Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only).

Day is at leisure to explore the lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre, or the Lion Monument on your own.

DAY 10: LUCERNE – MOUNT TITLIS

Excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m / 10’000 ft. From Lucerne, the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg, where you board a gondola which takes you up to Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand, and finally, the first revolving Titlis Rotair cable car takes you up to Mt. Titlis.

For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. And get your thrills on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, a spectacular Suspension bridge at a height of 3041 m/10’000 ft.

DAY 11: LUCERNE – DEPARTURE FROM ZURICH

Check out and take a train to Zurich Airport for your return flight.