Itinerary
 
Day 1 DEPART NEW YORK TO PARIS, FRANCE ON Delta Airlines
Check in for your flight to Paris. 

Day 2 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Arrive in Amsterdam and connect for your flight to Paris. Arrive in Paris, a capital that doesn’t hold back and doesn’t expect you to either. Take your one group transfer from the airport to your hotel. Audrey Hepburn described it best when she said: 'Paris is always a good idea.' We’re sure you’ll agree. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées.
Hotel(s): Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse, or similar

Day 3 PARIS, FRANCE
Spend the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí and visit Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties. This evening, consider an optional $$ dinner and cabaret performance.
Meal(s):Breakfast. | Hotel(s): Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse, or similar

Day 4 PARIS - LUCERNE REGION (2 NIGHTS)
Journey through the idyllic French countryside before arriving in Lake Lucerne. You’ll want to put the 'heart' of Switzerland in your pocket and take its history, culture and epic landscapes with you. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Meal(s):Breakfast, Hotel Dinner. | Hotel(s): Ibis Luzern Hotel Kriens, or similar

Day 5 LUCERNE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME
Turn the page to a land of fairy-tale landscapes and medieval history. You have a full day to see the sights and explore Lucerne, starting with a morning orientation including the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church. No visit to Lucerne is complete without a visit to the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. The rest of the day is open for you to enjoy. You may be tempted to do some souvenir shopping, but perhaps embark on a scenic lake cruise.
Meal(s):Breakfast | Hotel(s): Ibis Luzern Hotel Kriens, or similar

Day 6 Lucerne - Tuscany Region (1 night) 
Your journey heads south to the city of Florence - home to various masterpieces of Renaissance architecture and outstanding fine arts. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers tonight as you prepare to soak up the beauty of the city, surrounded by Tuscan hills, that has remained unchanged throughout the centuries. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Meal(s):Breakfast, Hotel Dinner. | Hotel(s): The Gate Hotel or similar

Day 7 Tuscany Region – Rome (2 Nights) 
Admire the city skyline from Piazzale
Michelangelo. There’s time to explore Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower or shop for the bespoke Italian leather goods and fine gold jewelry for which Florence is justifiably famous. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience revealing the Renaissance heritage of a city which attracted artists, physicists, astronomers and philosophers like Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo. Next, travel to Rome. If Rome was a person, she would be confident, alluring and complex.
You’ll get to know her, and her quirks, over the next two days. You’ll find reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the Renaissance around every turn. You could choose to join a Local Specialist for an optional guided stroll through Rome’s piazzas. Linger in your favorite square, or perhaps enjoy a scoop or three of the local gelato and soak up the effervescent energy of a city that knows how to enjoy life. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Meal(s):Breakfast, Hotel Dinner. | Hotel(s): Ergife Palace Hotel Rome (or similar)

Day 8 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time
You could spend a lifetime exploring Rome and just scratch the surface, but with your Local Specialist on hand you’ll dive right into the city’s heart and soul. The rest of your day is free to explore the city, this evening why not consider an optional dinner?
Meal(s):Breakfast. | Hotel(s): Ergife Palace Hotel Rome (or similar)

Day 09 Rome – Venice (1 night) 
Journey on to Venice, which bewitches in all her Byzantine glory, softening even the hardest of hearts with her opulence.
Highlights include a cruise on a private launch to St. Mark’s Square and views of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace. The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show later as you visit their glassblowing workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. There’s even time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges line your journey.
Meal(s):Breakfast. | Hotel(s): LH Hotel Sirio Venice Mestre, or similar

Day 10 Venice – Innsbruck (1 night)
Today you continue along the Inn Valley to the Austrian Tyrol and its capital, Innsbruck, where you can 'ooh and aah' at the impressive ski jump and view the famed Golden Roof, constructed from 2,657 copper tiles. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. This evening, a Choice Experience could see you enjoy a lively evening of entertainment during a traditional Tyrolean evening. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Meal(s):Breakfast, Hotel Dinner. | Hotel(s): Hilton Garden Inn Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck, or similar

Day 11 Innsbruck - Munich - Reilingen (1 night) 
Your first stop today is Munich where you can admire the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus. Continue onto the main cultural center of the Rhineland. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Meal(s):Breakfast, Hotel Dinner. | Hotel(s): Achat Hotel Reilingen Walldorf, or similar

Day 12 Reilingen - Cologne - Amsterdam (3 nights) 
Suitably inspired by its spires, you’ll board a lazy river cruise down the Rhine past terraced vineyards and fairy-tale castles.
Your experience of a lifetime ends in the free- thinking capital of the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's gezelligheid as you soak up the buzz of the city's canals, gabled houses and festive squares. There's no better way to see the capital than from its waterways. Perhaps join a ride in a glass- topped boat winding through Amsterdam's historic canal ring.
Meal(s):Breakfast. | Hotel(s): Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, or similar

Day 13 Amsterdam at Leisure
Today you will say farewell to your Travel Director as your vacation ends today with lots of memories. Check out and transfer to Amsterdam Airport for Delta Flight. 
Meals: Breakfast