From the Alps to the Atlantic Waves: A European Symphony

Arrival in Milan. Meeting with a company representative at the airport. Transfer to a hotel in the Milan area. Free time. For passengers arriving on early morning flights, an additional optional excursion to Bergamo can be arranged. Bergamo is located 50 km from Milan, in the Lombardy region, in the Po Valley, at the foothills of the Alps. This ancient city boasts a rich history, impressive architecture and a beautifully preserved historic centre. During the excursion, you will see its main attractions. Return and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Strasbourg. The “Capital of United Europe” is an ancient city of remarkable beauty with a wonderfully preserved historic centre. The historic centre of Strasbourg is located on an island formed by the River Ill and is protected by UNESCO. An additional visit to the Swiss city of Lucerne can be arranged en route. A sightseeing tour of Strasbourg is also included. We will visit the Grande Île, with its fairytale half-timbered houses and picturesque canals, Gutenberg Square, and Strasbourg Cathedral — Notre-Dame, the magnificent Gothic cathedral with its famous stained-glass windows. Accommodation at a hotel in Strasbourg. Free time in the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Paris. A sightseeing bus tour of the city, during which you will admire the Louvre, Place de la Bastille, the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral and other Parisian landmarks. Visit to the Fragonard perfume factory. Free time. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

During this excursion, we will visit the main symbol of Paris — Notre-Dame Cathedral, a true masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. We will see the famous Sorbonne University, the Cluny Baths, the Luxembourg Gardens with their fountains, white marble statues and the Palace of Marie de’ Medici, as well as the Panthéon. An additional excursion to Montmartre or the Champs-Élysées is available. Tickets for a Seine River cruise are also offered. We will visit Versailles, the former residence of the French kings. We will see the apartments of the “Sun King” and the Queen, the Halls of Hercules, Venus, Mars, Diana and Apollo, the magnificent Royal Chapel and, of course, the masterpiece of architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart — the Hall of Mirrors. An additional evening excursion, “Paris by Night”, is also available, including a walk through the illuminated streets of the city. Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Brussels. During a sightseeing tour of the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, you will see the Town Hall and the guild houses on one of the most beautiful squares in Europe — Grand Place, the famous “Manneken Pis” statue, the Church of Our Lady of Sablon and other city landmarks. Accommodation and overnight at a hotel in Amsterdam.

Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour along the canals of Amsterdam. An additional excursion to The Hague is available. The Hague is often called the “judicial capital of the world”, as it is home to several international courts. You will see the Peace Palace, one of The Hague’s most photographed buildings and the seat of the International Court of Justice, as well as the Binnenhof, the historic seat of the Dutch Parliament, located on the shores of a picturesque lake. Return and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time or an optional excursion to the picturesque towns of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The beautifully preserved buildings are a vivid example of Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Nine windmills line the banks of the River Zaan. Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum where local residents preserve centuries-old traditions. They wear traditional costumes, make clogs — traditional wooden shoes known as “shoes of happiness” — and produce cheese using traditional methods. We will visit a cheese farm, discover the secrets of making authentic Dutch cheese and enjoy a tasting. We will then travel to Volendam, known as a symbol of “real Holland”. Transfer to Frankfurt am Main. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing walk through the historic centre with the tour escort, or an optional excursion with a licensed guide. Transfer to Munich. Sightseeing tour of the historic centre with the tour escort, or an additional excursion with a licensed guide. Free time. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Füssen. Free time in the city. An optional excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle is arranged. The magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle is often described as a fantasy brought to life — a fairytale castle nestled among the snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian Alps. On the way to Verona, an optional visit to the Austrian city of Innsbruck is available. Transfer to Verona. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and free time in Verona. Those interested may join an optional excursion to the eternal city of Romeo and Juliet, where you can immerse yourself in the legendary love story and see the places associated with the famous characters. Transfer to the Veneto region. An excursion to Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is included. Explore the city by boat with a guide. During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to walk through quiet streets away from the main tourist routes and discover the secrets and legends of Venice. An additional visit to St. Mark’s Square and the Church of San Salvador is available. At St. Mark’s Square, you will see its main landmarks: the Doge’s Palace, the Library, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Clock Tower. Through Venice’s narrow streets, we will reach one of the oldest churches in Venice — San Salvador. It is a true treasure trove of Venetian art, featuring works by Titian, Bellini, Alessandro Vittoria and other masters. Three Venetian Doges and Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, found their final resting place here. Accommodation at a hotel in the Veneto region. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the city of Padua. We will stroll through Prato della Valle, one of the largest and most magnificent squares in Europe. We will then visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, where the relics of the revered Saint Anthony of Padua are preserved. At the famous Pedrocchi Café, built in a Neoclassical style with Gothic elements, we will have the opportunity to enjoy its unique and distinctive coffee. It is one of the most beautiful and renowned establishments in Padua. Transfer to Milan. Overnight at a hotel in the Milan area.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.