Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Rome, Italy
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Amsterdam, Holland
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Venice: Glide into La Serenissima with a scenic cruise along the Giudecca Canal. As your Travel Director offers a guided orientation, take in the grandeur of 13th to 18th-century palazzi, their colorful facades and elegant balconies lining the water’s edge. Pass iconic landmarks including the Doge’s Palace and the expansive St Mark’s Square, getting your first glimpse of Venice’s timeless beauty from the water.
Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Triple Bridge.
Maribor: Led by your Travel Director, explore this charming city, the second largest in Slovenia. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new architecture.
Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic Ringstrasse. See the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow-peaked mountains.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow-peaked mountains.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
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13 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Radisson Blu GHR, Rome HotelEurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice HotelExe Lev Ljubljana HotelHilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront HotelAC, Innsbruck HotelAstoria Lucerne HotelMaritim, Königswinter HotelApollo, Amsterdam HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Venice: In St Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails canal-side before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x13)Rome: Savour dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavours.Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.Amsterdam: Board a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways and enjoy dinner inspired by the city’s Dutch-Indonesian culinary heritage. This enduring fusion dates back to the 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company established trade routes with Southeast Asia, introducing spices and cooking traditions that continue to shape the Netherlands’ food culture today.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activitiesVienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.Vienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.Vienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history.Rhineland: The beautiful scenery of the Rhine River is punctuated by the many castles dotted along its banks. Delight in a private estate viewing of one of these Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments located along the Middle Rhine.Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 15: Life on Land.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you see the Colosseum in Rome, take in the regal history of the Habsburgs at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and see the Rhine Valley sights on the road to Königswinter during this 2-week guided tour. From the iconic attractions of Rome and the cultural gems of the Vatican, your expert-led voyage sets out across Europe, stopping for sunset cocktails and dinner in Venice, and sightseeing in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. In Vienna, enjoy the exclusive Insight Choice of Viennese Waltz dance lessons—set to the tunes of Mozart’s masterpieces, or sample sachertorte at a traditional Viennese cafe, washed down with a specially selected coffee. End your adventure with a private Rhine Castle visit paired with regional wines and a dinner in Amsterdam.
day 1 - Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Transfers depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your hotel.Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 2 - Exploring Papal Rome
A Local Expert introduces the grandeur of the city, starting with the Vatican State, the richest community in the world. Visit the Vatican Museums, full of priceless treasures collected by the Popes. Once inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Visit St. Peters Basilica to admire Michelangelo's emotive 'Pieta' and see Bernini's intricately carved Papal Altar. The afternoon is yours to shop in the trendy boutiques or relax at a sidewalk cafe before an exclusive after-hours visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 3 - Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start
Enjoy Rome at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional experience to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Alternatively, spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso, the Via Nazionale or the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 4 - Autostrada del Sole to Venice
Journey through peaceful Tuscan landscapes, to descend past Bologna into the fertile Valley of the River Po. Arrive at the glorious city of Venice by water taxi and savour a cocktail at sunset whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, long after the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. Admire the Doges Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. before taking a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where St. Marks Basilica exudes the citys former wealth and power.
Depart Venice by water taxi and continue your journey to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. A Local Expert shows you Preeren square with the Triple bridge, baroque Franciscan Church and and the lively banks of Ljubljanica river. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the tranquil shores of Lake Bled? Ride in a traditional wooden 'pletna' across the turquoise glacial waters towards the tiny island that rises in the middle.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice, Ljubljana
Accommodation:Exe Lev Ljubljana
day 7 - Ljubljana to Vienna
Follow the Drava River and cross over the Slovenian border to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor. Continue past Graz through Styrias forested mountains and on to Vienna.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Ljubljana, Maribor, Vienna
Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
day 8 - Vienna and the Habsburgs Relaxed Start
In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schnbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built alongside the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capitals architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Visit a traditional Viennese cafe to enjoy local specialities of coffee and Sachertorte or visit Capuchins' Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Vienna
Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
day 9 - Salzburg and on to Innsbruck
Pass the impressive Benedictine monastery of Melk before reaching the enchanting city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'. A Local Expert will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, including the fountains and statues where the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene was filmed. Cross Residence Square with its fountain, where Maria sings 'I Have Confidence' and see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozarts birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Perhaps join an excursion to the famous Eagle's Nest? Continue to the mountain ringed Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Accommodation:AC, Innsbruck
day 10 - Liechtenstein to Lucerne Relaxed Start
Journey past flower-filled meadows and picturesque chalet-style villages to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Spend some time in its tiny capital, Vaduz, then cross into Switzerland and through glorious mountains to lakeside Lucerne. On arrival, visit Lucerne's proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Tonight, enjoy a fine selection of restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne
Accommodation:Astoria Lucerne
day 11 - Lucerne and Mt Stanserhorn
In the morning, explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. Take in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.Upon return to Lucerne, take some time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit church. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for fine watches and delectable chocolates.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lucerne, Stanserhorn
Accommodation:Astoria Lucerne
day 12 - Legends along the Rhine
Enjoy travelling through Germany and follow the Rhine Valley north to Knigswinter.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Lucerne, Konigswinter
Accommodation:Maritim, Königswinter
day 13 - The Canals of Amsterdam
Delight in a private estate visit and savour a glass of local wine as you explore one of the Rhinelands historic castlesa cultural landmark along the Middle Rhine. Continue on to Amsterdam, where the city is best experienced from the water. This evening, step aboard a cruise to admire the UNESCO-listed canal district as you glide past elegant 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses that are enduring symbols of Amsterdams Golden Age. Celebrate your journey with fellow travellers over dinner served on board, passing beneath graceful bridges and alongside illuminated gables and churches. Let the shimmering city lights bring your adventure to a memorable close.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Konigswinter, Amsterdam
Accommodation:Apollo, Amsterdam
day 14 - Depart Amsterdam
After breakfast, transfers arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
