Day 1: Rome
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2: Rome
In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of 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 highlights 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 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.
Day 3: Rome
Free day. If you wish, you’ll have the option to join an optional excursion. From April to October, enjoy a visit to the island of Capri; from November to March, discover Naples and Pompeii.
Day 4: Rome - Florence
Today we will leave ROME and head north, enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way. We will arrive in FLORENCE, where we will go directly to the Michelangelo Viewpoint, which offers an impressive panoramic view of the city. Afterward, we will walk to the historic city center, where, after some free time for lunch, we will take a guided walking tour with a local guide of Tuscany’s capital—one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.Highlights include the Gothic cathedral (the Duomo), the ancient stone bridge Ponte Vecchio with its traditional goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria—the political heart of the city, featuring the medieval town hall.The rest of the afternoon will be free.Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Florence.
Day 5: Florence - Venice
We’ll leave FLORENCE early and head towards northern ITALY, crossing the Apennines. In VENICE, we’ll take a boat transfer to the city center for a walking tour of the San Marco district, where you’ll see the Basilica and the Campanile. We’ll also visit a Murano Glass Factory to admire traditional glass-working techniques. Accommodation will be in the Mestre area.
Day 6: Venice - Verona - Lake Garda - Innsbruck
Day 7: Innsbruck - Zugspitze - Feldkirch
Today we’ll enjoy a day filled with extraordinary scenery. We’ll head to ZUGSPITZE, on the border between AUSTRIA and GERMANY. We’ll take the cable car (included) up to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain. On clear days, you can see a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks stretching across four countries. After that, we’ll travel to REUTTE, where we’ll walk across the longest “Tibetan bridge” in Europe (admission included), surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We’ll then continue to FELDKIRCH, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany—an enchanting walled town with a beautiful medieval old town and a castle. Free time.
Day 8: Feldkirch - Lake Constance - Lindau - Munich
We travel to GERMANY. We’ll have time for a walk in LINDAU, on Lake Constance; the old town is located on a small island. We then continue to MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria. Before entering the city, we’ll visit DACHAU, where we’ll tour the museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Free time for lunch. In Munich, we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt complex (the BMW World), a very modern multifunctional exhibition center of the prestigious German automobile brand, as well as the park where the architecturally stunning Olympiastadion is located—the site of the famous 1972 Olympic Games. Afterwards, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you can enjoy the traditional beer halls.
Day 9: Munich - Stuttgart - Heidelberg
We will head toward Baden-Württemberg. Arrival in STUTTGART, a city that is home to the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Its downtown area is very pleasant, with its castle, large parks, and one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe. After lunchtime, we continue to HEIDELBERG, a city dominated by its grand palace and home to a university founded in the 14th century. We recommend strolling around the Marktplatz and the old town, where you’ll find numerous cafés and plenty of activity.
Day 10: Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Paris
We leave early in the morning for FRANCE. Around ten o’clock we arrive in STRASBOURG, where we include a boat ride along the canals of this impressive city, where French and German cultures blend together. Afterwards, you’ll have time to see its magnificent cathedral, the European Parliament, and explore the very picturesque “Petite France” district. In the early afternoon, we depart for PARIS, arriving at the end of the day.
Day 11: Paris
Day 12: Paris
Day 13: Paris - Blois - Tours - Bordeaux
Viajamos hacia el sur. En el valle del Loira paramos en BLOIS, pintoresca ciudad en la que recomendamos visitar su castillo. Parada en TOURS, la capital del Loira. Tiempo para almuerzo. Continuación hacia BURDEOS, llegada a media tarde. Tiempo libre.
Day 14: Bordeaux - San Sebastián - Foronda Service Area - Madrid
Salida de Burdeos. Paso al País Vasco. SAN SEBASTIAN, tiempo para pasear y almorzar en esta atractiva ciudad junto al mar. Continuación hacia MADRID. Llegada sobre las 19:30 h. Realizamos una breve visita nocturna de Madrid, seguida de un paseo a la plaza Mayor, podremos aprovechar para tomar unos vinos en algún mesón.
Day 15: Madrid
Day 16: Madrid - Mérida - Évora - Lisbon
We´ll leave Madrid, heading towards the capital of Extremadura: Mérida, where we´ll visit the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre (tickets included), a World Heritage Site renowned for its excellent state of preservation. There will be time for lunch in the pleasant pedestrian historic center bustling with life and restaurants. We´ll continue to Portugal and stop in Évora, another city recognized as a World Heritage Site, with its white streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral. We´ll arrive in Lisbon in the evening.
Day 17: Lisbon
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.
Day 18: Lisbon
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.