Hospitor : The Grand Experience : AUSTRIA : CZECH REPUBLIC : GERMANY : HUNGARY : ITALY : SWITZERLAND

PRAGUE - Day 01

Welcome to Prague! Upon arriving at the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide.

In the evening, we’ll transfer you to the Old Town Square, a lively area bustling with tourist activity. You can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Afterward, there will be a return transfer to the hotel.

PRAGUE - Day 02

I 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.

MUNICH - Day 03

We´ll depart early and head to Bavaria, Germany. We’ll arrive in Munich by midday, where you´ll have free time to stroll through the historic city center and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Austria. Upon arrival in the heart of the Alps, you´ll have time to explore Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. There will be time for dinner in the Golden Roof area and Old Town.

INNSBRUCK - Day 04

Start your day with a visit to the Swarovski Museum, the famous home of crystals. We’ll explore its impressive gardens and learn about the creation process behind the stunning Swarovski pieces. Afterward, enjoy some free time to stroll around before we head to Zurich, enjoying the beautiful Tyrolean scenery along the way. In Zurich, spend the evening in the historic center by the lake, where you can choose from a variety of restaurants offering Indian, Oriental, Italian, International, and Swiss cuisine.

ZURICH - Day 05

Today´s journey features stunning landscapes with tall mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery in the Interlaken region. Our first stop will be Grindelwald, where we’ll have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain. Once there, we’ll walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge. For those who are adventurous, crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers. We’ll have lunch on the mountain (included) before heading back down. Our next destination is Lucerne, one of Switzerland´s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy the charming cityscape. We’ll then return to Zurich.

Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

BELLINZONA - Day 06

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 - Day 07

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 - Day 08

In the morning, we will embark on a three hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking exploration of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to discover one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour we will see, among other sites, 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 in Vatican City at around 11:00 a.m., an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. After the panoramic tour, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in greater detail. The afternoon will be free.

At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere district, known for its charming restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.

FLORENCE - Day 09

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 for 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 through the historic center, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is like an open-air museum.

Afterward, you´ll have some free time to explore at your leisure. In the evening, you’ll have plenty of options for dinner, as this district offers many restaurants with a variety of international cuisines.

VENICE - Day 10

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.

INNSBRUCK - Day 11

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 - Day 12

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 - Day 13

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.

BUDAPEST - Day 14

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 - Day 15

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