Rome

IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

WELCOME TO ROME!

Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.

6:30 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

Rome

08:00 a.m. – In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of approximately three and a half hours with a local guide through the Eternal City, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. We’ll combine a walking tour and a panoramic bus ride during which you´ll get to admire the beauty of Imperial Rome and see breathtaking sights such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, and the Imperial Forums, an architectural complex that was the political heart in ancient times. We’ll continue to Piazza Venezia, a prominent monumental center and political symbol of the 20th and 21st centuries. The tour will include headphones to ensure you don’t miss any details.

By bus, we’ll pass by Circus Maximus, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin with with the Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth), the Republican Temples, the Baths of Caracalla, the Aurelian Walls, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Minor Basilica of Saint Mary in Domnica alla Navicella, the Pyramid of Cestius, the San Paolo Gate, Tiber Island, Lungotevere Avenue with its Babylonian-style Jewish Synagogue, and Castel Sant´Angelo.

This tour will conclude around 12:00 p.m. at Vatican City. Our guide will offer an optional activity to explore St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel in greater detail. The afternoon will be free.

06:00 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll head to the Trastevere area. As we stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Trastevere, we’ll discover hidden gems like quaint medieval churches, unique shops, and vibrant local scenes. Many trattorias and osterias, brimming with Italian charm, are ready to serve you local dishes. You’ll also find restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, and other international cuisines in this lively area.
08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel.

Rome - Florence

Total distance covered: 320 km.

Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.

08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.

Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.

Florence - Venice

Total distance covered: 310 km.

Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.

08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.

Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel - Salzburg

Total distance covered: 480 km.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Venice, crossing the Po Valley and traveling to Austria.
01:00 p.m. - Innsbruck. Arrival in the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, with time to stroll through its historic center and have lunch.

03:30 p.m. - Departure from Innsbruck after lunch. We’ll travel along a scenic road through the mountains.
05:00 p.m. - Kitzbühel. Take some time to explore this renowned Tyrolean town famous for its impressive ski slopes and year-round snow activities. Known worldwide as the host of the prestigious Hahnenkamm Races, one of alpine skiing’s most celebrated events, this charming town offers a perfect blend of adventure and scenic beauty.

6:30 p.m. – Kitzbühel. We’ll continue through the stunning Alpine landscapes.
8:00 p.m. – Salzburg. Arrival at the end of the day.

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

Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunsee Lake - Vienna

Total distance covered: 420 km.

Scenery: Fantastic scenery of the Alps with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, and forests. The journey includes a lake cruise.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the mountains and warm clothing to enjoy the views from the deck during the boat ride. Winter schedules may be adjusted to maximize daylight.

Morning to explore Salzburg. Our guide will accompany us, providing an introduction to Mozart’s city, nestled beneath its imposing fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have free time to wander through the picturesque streets of the Renaissance and Baroque old town and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

01:00 p.m. – Departure from Salzburg. We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, offering stunning landscapes of lakes and mountains in the Alps.
02:00 p.m. – St. Wolfgang. Arrival at this renowned pilgrimage site, set in a charming lakeside village.

03:00 p.m. – Departure from St. Wolfgang.
03:45 p.m. – Traunkirchen. Time to take a stroll through this delightful town with its lovely streets and churches by the picturesque Traunsee Lake. At around 4:30 p.m., we’ll enjoy a lake cruise, surrounded by mountains and passing by up to four castles along the way.

05:15 p.m. – Gmunden. We’ll disembark and continue our journey toward Austria’s capital.
08:30 p.m. – Vienna.

Note: During the winter months, due to weather conditions and shorter days, the stop at St. Wolfgang may be canceled.

Vienna

09:00 a.m. - We´ll start with a panoramic tour of Vienna, lasting about two and a half hours, with a local guide. During the tour, we´ll see the Ringstrasse, the main boulevard of Vienna, the Opera, the exterior of the Hofburg Palace, Prater Park, the Belvedere, and Schönbrunn Palace.

07:00 p.m. - 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. Enjoy free time to dine in the area.

09:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel.

Vienna - Budapest

Total distance covered: 245 km.

Scenery: We’ll travel through the beautiful Pannonian Basin to the Hungarian capital.

Note: The currency of Hungary is the Forint. It is advisable to pay in local currency during your stay. If the group is very small, we may take the train.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from Vienna, following the course of the Danube to Hungary. The trip to the capital will take just under three hours.
11:30 a.m. - Budapest. We’ll first visit Váci utca, one of the main pedestrian areas and probably the most famous and lively commercial street in the center of Budapest. Free time.

02:30 p.m. - After lunch, we’ll kick off our exploration of Budapest with a boat trip on the Danube River. The views of the city and its parliament from the river are breathtaking. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a three-hour guided tour of the "Queen of the Danube," where we’ll see the many bridges over the Danube, the district of Pest with its bustling commercial activity, Buda’s Old Town, and the Fisherman´s Bastion. After the tour, you’ll have free time to continue exploring the city before we return to the hotel.

In the evening, we’ll offer an optional outing to a Magyar show, with dinner included.

Budapest - Bratislava - Prague

Total distance covered: 530 km.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Budapest.
10:30 a.m. - Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, located along the Danube with a charming historic center. You´ll have time to explore the city and enjoy lunch.

01:30 p.m. - Departure from Bratislava as we continue our journey to the Czech Republic.
06:30 p.m. - Prague. Arrival in the beautiful Czech capital. We’ll provide a transfer to the Old Town Square, a lively area brimming with energy and tourist activities. It´s a fantastic place to get familiar with Prague. You´ll find numerous restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Return to the hotel.

Prague

07:45 a.m. – The three-and-a-half-hour tour of the city with a local guide begins. On foot, we’ll explore the Castle District, the oldest part of Prague, featuring the citadel with its churches and palaces. From here, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the “City of 100 Spires.” We’ll continue our walk to the Lesser Town, the city’s Baroque jewel known as Malá Strana, crossing the Vltava River on the famous Charles Bridge, an architectural and sculptural masterpiece. We’ll admire the beautiful cityscape and enter the Old Town of Prague with its renowned Old Town Square, one of the most beautiful in central Europe, featuring the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the famous Town Hall with its astronomical clock and chimes. The tour will include admission to Prague Castle, built in the 9th century and the former residence of the kings of Bohemia.

After the city tour, you’ll enjoy a cruise along the Vltava River. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring the city.

In the evening, you’ll have some time to spend in the historic city center, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Afterwards, we´ll return to the hotel.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.