Essential Europe - From £1,593

The adventure begins! Board the coach in London and cross the English Channel to Paris. Discover the City of Lights on a driving tour, spotting iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Tonight, enjoy an included French dinner at a local restaurant and soak up that unmistakable Parisian atmosphere.

Paris is yours today. Explore at your own pace or join the Paris+ excursion for a full day of iconic sights, a macaron tasting, a perfume museum visit, and a Seine cruise. This evening, opt for a wander through the winding streets of Montmartre with an included hilltop dinner, then choose to end the night at a dazzling Parisian cabaret show for a grand finale.

Today, leave Paris behind and get a taste of small-town France with a stop in Burgundy. Explore the town of Beaune and visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune, or try the wine the region is famous for. Later, take a scenic drive across the border into Switzerland, where you’ll be staying for the next 2 nights. Dinner is included tonight.

It's a guaranteed snow day if you join the full-day optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe! See the spectacular glacier and enjoy panoramic views that stay with you long after the tour ends. Prefer to explore closer to home? Wander the local town, breathe in that crisp Alpine air and indulge in Swiss chocolate. This evening, round off the day with the optional Alpine Dinner Experience.

Head south from the Alps to Italy and one of the world's most photographed landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Get the iconic shot before continuing into the rolling hills and cypress trees of Tuscany. Tonight, join the optional Evening in Montecatini to ride the funicular and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner on a hilltop.

Today, head to Florence, where a guided tour of this captivating Renaissance city awaits. Then, visit a leather-making workshop before enjoying some free time to explore at your own pace. Join the optional Taste of Tuscany lunch for a delicious family-style feast. Then, travel to Rome and soak up the Eternal City's iconic atmosphere before meeting the group for an included dinner.

Enjoy a full free day to experience Rome's ancient history, culture and cuisine. There's no shortage of ways to fill it! Don't miss the optional Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour (booking in advance recommended). Follow it up with the Conquer the Capital excursion for a tour of Rome's greatest landmarks, an included local lunch and gelato tasting.

Travel to enchanting Venice, where canals replace streets and gondolas replace taxis. Famous for landmarks like St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, Venice is best experienced from the water. Join the optional Evening in Venice for water taxi rides, a gondola excursion, a glass blowing demonstration and an included Venetian dinner.

Today's final destination is Munich, the vibrant capital of Germany's Bavaria region, but first, a stop in beautiful Innsbruck, Austria. Admire the Golden Roof and marvel at the city's Gothic architecture on an orientation tour, then enjoy free time for lunch. Later, arrive in Munich and explore the captivating city centre before tucking into a hearty dinner at a traditional beer hall.

Journey to the stunning Rhine Valley and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Rhine River past castles, cliffs and vineyards. The cruise ends in Boppard, a UNESCO-listed town celebrated for its exceptional wine. Sample local varietals with an included wine tasting, including the rare and coveted eiswein if you're lucky. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.

BidAuf Wiedersehento Germany and head to the Netherlands! Stop in the Dutch countryside for a cheese tasting and clog-making demonstration, then enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Riekermolen Windmill. Arrive in Amsterdam and discover the city from the water on a relaxing canal cruise, taking in its famous landmarks. End the day with dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, travel to the beautiful Belgian city of Ghent! Wander cobbled streets, admire medieval architecture and treat yourself to Belgian chocolate or a freshly made waffle. Then, cross the English Channel and make your way back to London, where the tour comes to an end. Until next time, happy travels.