Tour Colourful Europe - 22d - 2027

BARCELONA 27ºC - 30ºC

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!

Transfer you to the hotel and free time.

You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

BARCELONA 27ºC - 30ºC - GIRONA 27ºC - 29ºC

In the morning, we´ll embark on a tour of the City of Counts. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. BARCELONA is renowned as one of the most beautiful and fascinating European capitals. In the evening, we’ll leave Barcelona and travel north into Catalonia. Before settling into our hotel, we’ll take a walk in GIRONA, exploring its historic center, known for its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and its impressive cathedral.

GIRONA 27ºC - 29ºC - CAREERS OF LIGHTS - CHAMBÉRY 27ºC - 28ºC

We’ll head to FRANCE, traveling through the PROVENCE region. Our first stop will be ARLES, a small UNESCO World Heritage city known for its connections to Van Gogh. Here, we can visit the Roman theater and quaint Romanesque churches. There will be time to explore and have lunch. Next, we’ll include a visit to Carrières des Lumières, an incredible underground art experience featuring a captivating display of art, images, and sound in an ancient quarry. We’ll arrive in CHAMBERY, the charming capital of Savoy, for the evening, a medieval style city with beautiful historic center and large castle.

Note: If tickets for the Carrières des Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will visit the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard instead.

CHAMBÉRY 27ºC - 28ºC - GENEVA 24ºC - 25ºC - GRUYERES 21ºC - 23ºC - LEYSIN 18ºC - 20ºC

We’ll journey to SWITZERLAND, arriving in GENEVA. With our guide, we’ll go to Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), and we’ll see the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Our next stop will be the charming, walled village of GRUYERES, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, there are some of Switzerland´s major chocolate factories, including Nestlé. Our tour includes admission to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, where you’ll enjoy a sweet tasting experience!

We’ll continue our journey along scenic roads, passing through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, until we reach CHILLON Castle, built on the shores of Lake Geneva (admission included). We’ll arrive in LEYSIN by mid-afternoon, a charming holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Leysin is well-known for its winter sports resort and hiking options. Dinner will be included

Note: Depending on availability, accommodation may sometimes be in another charming Swiss town nestled in the Alps, such as Martigny.

LEYSIN 18ºC - 20ºC - INTERLAKEN 13ºC - 15ºC - LUCERNE 23ºC - 25ºC - ZURICH 23ºC - 25ºC

We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in SWITZERLAND featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in INTERLAKEN for lunch before traveling to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We continue to ZURICH, where we make a brief photo stop by the lake before heading to the hotel.

Note: In case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the Glacier 3000 cable car may be closed. If this happens, we will offer an equally spectacular alternative to enjoy the alpine landscapes.

ZURICH 23ºC - 25ºC - BELLINZONA 26ºC - 29ºC - COMO 26ºC - 28ºC - MILAN 26ºC - 28ºC

We’ll leave ZURICH early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be BELLINZONA, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched on the hills overlooking the city, these castles highlight Bellinzona´s historical significance as a key alpine stronghold. Enjoy some free time to wander through the charming streets of the center. Next, we´ll enter Italy and stop in the charming town of COMO for lunch. This town is considered the jewel of LOMBARDY, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to MILAN, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.

MILAN 26ºC - 28ºC - PISA 28ºC - 30ºC - ROME 13ºC - 14ºC

Today, we’ll continue our journey to Pisa. We´ll ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.

ROME 13ºC - 14ºC

In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through 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 iconic landmarks 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 explore 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.

ROME 13ºC - 14ºC - FLORENCE 29ºC - 31ºC

Today, we’ll leave ROME and head north, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon reaching FLORENCE, we´ll go directly to the stunning Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. We will then walk toward the historic center where, after some time for lunch, we´ll enjoy a guided walking tour with a local expert, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is an authentic open-air museum.

Afterward, you´ll have free time to explore on your own. In the evening, you´ll find plenty of options for dinner, with a variety of local and international cuisines.

FLORENCE 29ºC - 31ºC - VENICE 22ºC - 22ºC

Today, we’ll enjoy the stunning mountain landscapes as we cross the Apennines. Upon arriving in Venice, we’ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we’ll visit the marvelous St. Mark’s Square. Afterwards, we’ll tour the Murano Glass Factory, where you’ll see the fascinating techniques used to create this ancient glass. You´ll have some free time to explore on your own. Accommodation will be in the Mestre district.

VENICE 22ºC - 22ºC - INNSBRUCK 22ºC - 25ºC - SALZBURG 23ºC - 25ºC

We will depart from Venice, traveling to AUSTRIA! Upon arriving in INNSBRUCK, you’ll have time to stroll through the historic city center and enjoy lunch in the Austrian Tyrolean capital. Afterward, we’ll journey along beautiful scenic roads through the mountains to KITZBÜHEL. Once there, you’ll have time to explore this picturesque village, a famous ski resort where snow can be enjoyed for most of the year. We’ll continue our journey to SALZBURG, arriving by the end of the day.

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

SALZBURG 23ºC - 25ºC - LAKE TRAUNSEE - VIENNA 24ºC - 26ºC

Today, we’ll get to know AUSTRIA better. During the morning, we´ll explore SALZBURG, Mozart’s city. Its Renaissance and Baroque center is filled with beauty, all in the shadow of the grand castle. Next, we’ll travel through lakes and mountains to reach ST. WOLFGANG, a renowned pilgrimage site in Austria. We’ll then head to TRAUNKIRCHEN, located beside the beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we’ll take an included cruise to see four of the lake´s castles before disembarking in GMUNDEN. Afterward, we’ll continue to VIENNA, arriving in the evening.

VIENNA 24ºC - 26ºC

Today, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of this impressive city with a local guide. We’ll explore its majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks and vibrant city center. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore on your own. 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. You’ll have free time to dine in the area.

VIENNA 24ºC - 26ºC - BUDAPEST 28ºC - 29ºC

After about three hours of travel, we’ll arrive in BUDAPEST, the capital of HUNGARY. Our first stop will be the lively area of Váci utca, where you’ll have free time for lunch. After, we’ll kick off our exploration of Budapest with an included boat trip on the Danube River, with historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. The views are unbeatable. Following this, we’ll begin a panoramic tour of the so-called "Queen of the Danube." You’ll have some free time afterwards. In the evening, we’ll offer an optional outing to a Magyar show, with dinner included.

BUDAPEST 28ºC - 29ºC - BRATISLAVA 27ºC - 29ºC - PRAGUE 19ºC - 22ºC

We will leave BUDAPEST early and head for BRATISLAVA, the capital of SLOVAKIA, a charming city along the Danube with an attractive historic center. You´ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. After, we’ll continue our journey to the CZECH REPUBLIC, arriving in PRAGUE in the evening. We’ll provide a transfer to the Old Town Square, a central spot that offers a fantastic introduction to Prague with its vibrant atmosphere and numerous tourist activities. You can have dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel.

PRAGUE 19ºC - 22ºC

Today, we’ll visit the capital, PRAGUE, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local tour guide will lead an informative panoramic tour, highlighting the city’s most outstanding monuments. During the tour, there will be a visit to Prague Castle (admission included). After that, enjoy a boat ride on the Vltava River (included). In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own.

PRAGUE 19ºC - 22ºC - PILSEN 21ºC - 23ºC - ROTHENBURG 18ºC - 18ºC - FRANKFURT 16ºC - 18ºC

We’ll depart early from PRAGUE and stop in PILSEN, in western Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. You’ll have time to stroll through its historic center, where you’ll find the Old Town Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column, and a Renaissance-era town hall. We’ll then cross into GERMANY and follow part of the Romantic Road. We’ll visit ROTHENBURG, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale and is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterward, we’ll head to FRANKFURT, the financial capital of Germany. After our arrival in the evening, enjoy free time in the historic city center, where you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants offering Indian, Asian, Italian, and international cuisines.

FRANKFURT 16ºC - 18ºC - CRUISE ON THE RHINE - COLOGNE 17ºC - 19ºC - AMSTERDAM 17ºC - 19ºC

Today, we’ll take a scenic cruise on the Rhine between the villages of RÜDESHEIM and ST. GOAR, the river’s most picturesque section. After that, we’ll travel to COLOGNE, known for its immense Gothic cathedral. Then, we’ll head to HOLAND, arriving in AMSTERDAM in the evening.

AMSTERDAM 17ºC - 19ºC

Today we’ll visit some truly picturesque places; the Holland of our dreams. First, we head to Zaanse Schans, with its charming houses, canals, and windmills. Then on to VOLENDAM, a very scenic fishing village.

From Volendam, we’ll take a short boat ride to Marken, once an island now connected to the mainland by a fixed dike. Its houses were traditionally built on stilts to protect from flooding.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of AMSTERDAM, combining several highlights: the iconic image of the windmill and the Rembrandt statue, the contemporary elegance of the South District, and the centuries-old magic of diamond cutting at Museum Square. Finally, we make our way to the Central Station, where the tour will end. The guide will provide you with information to explore Amsterdam’s famous canals, street markets, and cafés.

AMSTERDAM 17ºC - 19ºC - HAMELIN 18ºC - 18ºC - BERLIN 17ºC - 19ºC

We’ll depart from AMSTERDAM and head towards GERMANY. Our first stop is HAMELIN, a picturesque German town with shops and streets reminiscent of the Pied Piper of Hamelin fairy tale by Brothers Grimm. We’ll then continue towards Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the former border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. We’ll arrive in BERLIN in the evening.

BERLIN 17ºC - 19ºC

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a tour of BERLIN, the incredible capital of GERMANY, accompanied by a local guide. From our coach, you´ll have the chance to see the Museum Island, the Television Tower, the city center’s main shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed during World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s expansive parks. We’ll stop to visit the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum—two powerful landmarks that remind us of Germany’s challenging history in the previous century. You’ll have the afternoon free to explore the city at your own pace. In the early evening, we’ll provide a transfer to the lively Kantstrasse area.

BERLIN 17ºC - 19ºC

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