Tour Contrast of Europe end Paris - 26d - 2027

LISBON 70ºF - 73ºF

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!

Transfer you to the hotel and free time.

You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

LISBON 70ºF - 73ºF

In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.

LISBON 70ºF - 73ºF - CÁCERES 70ºF - 70ºF - MADRID 72ºF - 73ºF

We’ll depart from Portugal early, crossing the picturesque region of Alentejo. We’ll stop for a coffee in Estremoz, a charming town with a medieval castle, cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and a peaceful atmosphere that embody the Portuguese identity. Continuing our journey towards Spain, we’ll arrive in Cáceres, where you can enjoy lunch and a stroll through its historic center—an exceptionally well-preserved medieval and Renaissance urban complex. Finally, we’ll proceed to Madrid, arriving in the evening with a transfer to Plaza Mayor, bustling with restaurants and vibrant life.

MADRID 72ºF - 73ºF

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

MADRID 72ºF - 73ºF - ZARAGOZA 70ºF - 72ºF - POBLET 57ºF - 57ºF - BARCELONA 70ºF - 77ºF

Departing from Aragon, we travel through Castile. We will make a short stop in ZARAGOZA to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. After lunch, we continue to the Monastery of Poblet. Surrounded by its ancient walls in a beautiful setting, it is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (admission included). We then proceed to BARCELONA, arriving late in the afternoon.

BARCELONA 70ºF - 77ºF - GIRONA 75ºF - 77ºF

In the morning, we´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.

GIRONA 75ºF - 77ºF - CAREERS OF LIGHTS - CHAMBÉRY 66ºF - 68ºF

We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle.

Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will visit the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard instead.

CHAMBÉRY 66ºF - 68ºF - GENEVA 61ºF - 64ºF - GRUYERES 61ºF - 63ºF - LEYSIN 54ºF - 59ºF

We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience!

We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort and hiking options. Dinner will be included

Note: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.

LEYSIN 54ºF - 59ºF - INTERLAKEN 50ºF - 55ºF - LUCERNE 63ºF - 66ºF - ZURICH 63ºF - 66ºF

We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We continue to ZURICH, where we make a brief photo stop by the lake before heading to the hotel.

Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes.

ZURICH 63ºF - 66ºF - BELLINZONA 59ºF - 59ºF - COMO 61ºF - 64ºF - MILAN 64ºF - 68ºF

We’ll leave ZURICH early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be BELLINZONA, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched on the hills overlooking the city, these castles highlight Bellinzona´s historical significance as a key alpine stronghold. Enjoy some free time to wander through the charming streets of the center. Next, we´ll enter Italy and stop in the charming town of COMO for lunch. This town is considered the jewel of LOMBARDY, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to MILAN, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.

MILAN 64ºF - 68ºF - PISA 64ºF - 70ºF - ROME 63ºF - 66ºF

Today, we’ll continue our journey to Pisa. We´ll ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.

ROME 63ºF - 66ºF

In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

The tour will end at VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel will be around 8:30 p.m.

ROME 63ºF - 66ºF - FLORENCE 64ºF - 68ºF

Today, we’ll leave ROME and head north, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon reaching FLORENCE, we´ll go directly to the stunning Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. We will then walk toward the historic center where, after some time for lunch, we´ll enjoy a guided walking tour with a local expert, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is an authentic open-air museum.

Afterward, you´ll have free time to explore on your own. In the evening, you´ll find plenty of options for dinner, with a variety of local and international cuisines.

FLORENCE 64ºF - 68ºF - VENICE 59ºF - 63ºF

Today, we’ll enjoy the stunning mountain landscapes as we cross the Apennines. Upon arriving in Venice, we’ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we’ll visit the marvelous St. Mark’s Square. Afterwards, we’ll tour the Murano Glass Factory, where you’ll see the fascinating techniques used to create this ancient glass. You´ll have some free time to explore on your own. Accommodation will be in the Mestre district.

VENICE 59ºF - 63ºF - INNSBRUCK 57ºF - 61ºF - SALZBURG 57ºF - 59ºF

We will depart from Venice, traveling to AUSTRIA! Upon arriving in INNSBRUCK, you’ll have time to stroll through the historic city center and enjoy lunch in the Austrian Tyrolean capital. Afterward, we’ll journey along beautiful scenic roads through the mountains to KITZBÜHEL. Once there, you’ll have time to explore this picturesque village, a famous ski resort where snow can be enjoyed for most of the year. We’ll continue our journey to SALZBURG, arriving by the end of the day.

Note: If there are few travelers, we may take a train from Venice to Innsbruck.

SALZBURG 57ºF - 59ºF - LAKE TRAUNSEE - VIENNA 55ºF - 61ºF

Today, we’ll get to know AUSTRIA better. During the morning, we´ll explore SALZBURG, Mozart’s city. Its Renaissance and Baroque center is filled with beauty, all in the shadow of the grand castle. Next, we’ll travel through lakes and mountains to reach ST. WOLFGANG, a renowned pilgrimage site in Austria. We’ll then head to TRAUNKIRCHEN, located beside the beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we’ll take an included cruise to see four of the lake´s castles before disembarking in GMUNDEN. Afterward, we’ll continue to VIENNA, arriving in the evening.

VIENNA 55ºF - 61ºF

Today, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of this impressive city with a local guide. We’ll explore its majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks and vibrant city center. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore on your own. In the evening, we’ll include a transfer to the Grinzing district, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for its traditional taverns. You’ll have free time to dine in the area.

VIENNA 55ºF - 61ºF - BUDAPEST 55ºF - 61ºF

After about three hours of travel, we’ll arrive in BUDAPEST, the capital of HUNGARY. Our first stop will be the lively area of Váci utca, where you’ll have free time for lunch. After, we’ll kick off our exploration of Budapest with an included boat trip on the Danube River, with historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. The views are unbeatable. Following this, we’ll begin a panoramic tour of the so-called "Queen of the Danube." You’ll have some free time afterwards. In the evening, we’ll offer an optional outing to a Magyar show, with dinner included.

BUDAPEST 55ºF - 61ºF - BRATISLAVA 50ºF - 54ºF - PRAGUE 57ºF - 61ºF

We will leave Budapest early and head for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You´ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. After, we’ll continue our journey to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the evening.

PRAGUE 57ºF - 61ºF

Today, we’ll visit the capital, PRAGUE, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local tour guide will lead an informative panoramic tour, highlighting the city’s most outstanding monuments. During the tour, there will be a visit to Prague Castle (admission included). After that, enjoy a boat ride on the Vltava River (included). In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own.

PRAGUE 57ºF - 61ºF - PILSEN 57ºF - 61ºF - ROTHENBURG 55ºF - 59ºF - FRANKFURT 57ºF - 63ºF

We’ll depart early from PRAGUE and stop in PILSEN, in western Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. You’ll have time to stroll through its historic center, where you’ll find the Old Town Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column, and a Renaissance-era town hall. We’ll then cross into GERMANY and follow part of the Romantic Road. We’ll visit ROTHENBURG, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale and is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterward, we’ll head to FRANKFURT, the financial capital of Germany. After our arrival in the evening, enjoy free time in the historic city center, where you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants offering Indian, Asian, Italian, and international cuisines.

FRANKFURT 57ºF - 63ºF - CRUISE ON THE RHINE - COLOGNE 55ºF - 61ºF - AMSTERDAM 59ºF - 64ºF

Today includes a pleasant Cruise along the Romantic Rhine, taking us through some of Germany´s most picturesque villages in what is undoubtedly the most scenic stretch of the river. Afterward, we travel to Cologne, a historic city on the banks of the river that has shaped its development. Enjoy time to stroll through its lively downtown area and admire its impressive Gothic cathedral, one of Germany´s most iconic landmarks. Lunch included. We then continue toward the Netherlands, arriving in Amsterdam by late afternoon.

AMSTERDAM 59ºF - 64ºF

Today we’ll visit some truly picturesque places; the Holland of our dreams. First, we head to Zaanse Schans, with its charming houses, canals, and windmills. Then on to VOLENDAM, a very scenic fishing village.

From Volendam, we’ll take a short boat ride to Marken, once an island now connected to the mainland by a fixed dike. Its houses were traditionally built on stilts to protect from flooding.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of AMSTERDAM, combining several highlights: the iconic image of the windmill and the Rembrandt statue, the contemporary elegance of the South District, and the centuries-old magic of diamond cutting at Museum Square. Finally, we make our way to the Central Station, where the tour will end. The guide will provide you with information to explore Amsterdam’s famous canals, street markets, and cafés.

AMSTERDAM 59ºF - 64ºF - BRUSSELS 63ºF - 63ºF - PARIS 59ºF - 63ºF

After breakfast, we set out for BELGIUM. Just over 200 km away lies BRUSSELS, the Belgian capital and home to the main European institutions, a city that blends elegance with multiculturalism. Before arriving at the city center, we´ll make a brief stop at The Atomium, Brussels most iconic landmark. We will admire its impressive Grand Place, a jewel of Flemish Baroque, and stroll past the symbolic Manneken Pis. This city fuses history, chocolate, and modernity.

In the afternoon, we continue into FRANCE, arriving in Paris at the end of the day.

PARIS 59ºF - 63ºF

We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to PARIS, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel.
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PARIS 59ºF - 63ºF

We’ll start our day in central PARIS, beginning with a transfer to the iconic Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace.
Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.