Day 1 Paris - Nancy - Sarrebourg (345 km)
Day 2 Sarrebourg - Baden-Baden - Stuttgart (156 km)
Day 3 Stuttgart - Schwangau - Mittenwald (218 km)
Day 4 Mittenwald - Wattens - Innsbruck - Verona (317 km)
Day 5 Verona - Modena - Bologna - Parma (212 km)
Day 6 Parma - Milan - Como (154 km)
Day 7 Como - Interlaken - Thun - Bern (292 km)
Day 8 Bern - Lauterbrunnen - Jungfrau - Grindelwald - Bern (121 km)
Day 9 Bern - Paris (571 km)
Day 1:
Paris - Nancy - Sarrebourg (345 km)
Morning departure by coach to Nancy, the "Capital of Duchy of Lorraine," renowned for its stunning blend of Renaissance, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Marvel at gilded mansions and the iconic Baroque Arc de Triomphe, then explore its UNESCO-listed 18th-century architectural ensemble. After strolling through town, savor authentic flavors at Nancy's central market before continuing to Sarrebourg for overnight.
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Nancy, FRANCE
Nancy, a riverfront city in northeastern France, is known for its late baroque and art nouveau landmarks, some dating to its days as the former capital of the Duchy of Lorraine. Focal point include the 18th-century Place Stanislas.
Place Stanislas
A large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy, in the Lorraine region. Since 1983, the architectural ensemble comprising the Place Stanislas, the extension of its axis, the Place de la Carrière, and the Place d'Alliance, has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Sarrebourg, FRANCE
Sarrebourg, in France’s Moselle region near Germany, is famed for its Gothic Saint-Etienne Church and Marc Chagall’s stained glass. This historic town blends Franco-German culture, with Roman and medieval heritage.
Day 2:
Sarrebourg - Baden-Baden - Stuttgart (156 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, cross into Germany to Baden-Baden, the nation's oldest spa town, exuding old-world charm with its historic center, luxury casino, and renowned thermal baths. Later, proceed to Stuttgart, where tradition meets innovation. Explore Konigstraße shopping boulevard, flanked by landmarks like the New Palace and Schiller Square, blending historic and modern architecture in this vibrant cultural hub.
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Baden-Baden, GERMANY
Baden-Baden is a German spa town.The city offers many options for sports enthusiasts; golf and tennis are both popular in the area.
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Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart is the sixth-largest city in Germany, carrying a reputation of being an industrial center, nicknamed the "cradle of the automobile." It ranked 21st in the world on a recent global liveability ranking.
Schlossplatz
The largest square in Stuttgart and home to the Neues Schloss, the city's Schlossplatz was formed in the 18th century. Since 1918, it has been public property.
Neues Schloss (Outside Visit)
The New Palace of Stuttgart, built in a 17th century Baroque style, was the former residence of the Kings of Wurttemberg. Planning and construction began in the first half of the 18th century.
Day 3:
Stuttgart - Schwangau - Mittenwald (218 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Morning starts at Stuttgart's Mercedes-Benz Museum, featuring legendary vehicles in a spiral exhibition. Then journey to Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale Alpine marvel that inspired Disney, with limited entry tickets (advance booking recommended). Note: Some interiors are under renovation. Evening concludes in a picturesque border town - Mittenwald.
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Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart is the sixth-largest city in Germany, carrying a reputation of being an industrial center, nicknamed the "cradle of the automobile." It ranked 21st in the world on a recent global liveability ranking.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
This automobile museum details the history of the Mercedes-Benz company and its associated brands, which has produced some of the best luxury cars in its 90 year history. The building features 1,500 exhibits spread across 16,500 square meters.
Admission (Optional): Adult $19 / €16; Child $19 / €16
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Schwangau, GERMANY
The village lies 4 km from the larger town of Füssen and just 1.5 km from Hohenschwangau, a collection of tourist-oriented facilities adjacent to the major tourist attractions of Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Hohenschwangau.
Neuschwanstein Castle
This castle rises high above the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria. Commissioned by Ludwig II in 1869, it was intended as a refuge for this reclusive king, but opened to the public after his death in 1886.
Note 1: Due to conservation regulations, daily admission tickets are limited. If you wish to enter the castle, please book early.
Note 2: Some rooms inside Neuschwanstein Castle are under renovation and will be closed to visitors
Admission (Optional): Adult $28 / €23.50; Child $28 / €23.50; Book at least 31 days before departure to receive free Neuschwanstein Castle admission
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Mittenwald, GERMANY
A storybook Alpine town in Bavaria, famous for its colorful frescoed houses and centuries-old violin-making heritage, called "The Living Gallery".
Day 4:
Mittenwald - Wattens - Innsbruck - Verona (317 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Morning brings us to Wattens, Austria, home to the dazzling Swarovski Crystal Worlds, where art installations create a magical crystal universe. In the afternoon, we arrive in Verona, Italy's "City of Love" and setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Walk through history along ancient walls, passing the Verona Arena (older than Rome's Colosseum), Juliet's House with its iconic balcony, and Piazza delle Erbe with its medieval frescoes and ancient fountain.
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Wattens, AUSTRIA
Wattens is a market town of the Innsbruck-Land District in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is chiefly known as home of the Swarovski crystal glass company.
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Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
Located in the Inn valley, lies about halfway between Munich in Germany and Verona in Italy. It is an internationally renowned winter sports center, and hosted the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics as well as the 1984 and 1988 Winter Paralympics.
Swarovski Crystal World
This museum was opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Swarovski crystal company. It is closed until May 2015 while it undergoes renovations to double its size.
Admission (Optional): Adult $30 / €25; Child (6-17 yrs) $9 / €7
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Verona, ITALY
It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.
Arena di Verona
Built more than two millennia ago, this Roman amphitheater has been hosting performers from around the world for two thousand years. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel here to see artists ranging from opera singers to pop stars.
Admission (Optional): Adult $38 / €31.80; Child $38 / €31.80
House of Juliet
This house in Verona is supposedly where Juliet lived, the titular character from William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Visitors stand under the balcony and recite the most famous scene of the play.
Day 5:
Verona - Modena - Bologna - Parma (212 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Morning in "Engine City" Modena - visit the Ferrari Museum and taste famed balsamic vinegar. Afternoon in Bologna, culinary capital and home to the world's oldest university. See Neptune Fountain, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna Cathedral, and the iconic Leaning Towers. Evening brings us to Parma, renowned for prosciutto and parmesan, nestled in scenic countryside.
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Modena, ITALY
Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, Modena is a treat for visitors of all ages.
Museum Enzo Ferrari
The Enzo Ferrari Museum is in Modena city and develops around the original Enzo Ferrari workshops. The museum has an older part, with Enzo Ferraria's first office, and attached to it there is a beautiful, modern and futuristic-looking dome with a large display of classic cars.
Admission (Optional): Adult $32 / €27; Child $32 / €27
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Bologna, ITALY
The capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy.Famous for its towers, churches and lengthy porticoes, Bologna has a well-preserved historical centre. In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006, a UNESCO "city of music".
University of Bologna (Outside Visit)
University of Bologna, one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world, founded in the Italian city of Bologna in the 11th century. It renowned for its law and medical programs.
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Parma, ITALY
Best known for its incredibly edible contributions to world gastronomy, especially parmigiano cheese and Parma ham, Parma has also been revered by opera lovers.
Day 6:
Parma - Milan - Como (154 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Morning begins at a Parma Ham Factory, where we learn about the protected EU production process of authentic Prosciutto di Parma, discovering how the local climate creates its unique flavor. Then we head to Milan, Italy's fashion capital, to explore: Piazza del Duomo, the magnificent Gothic Milan Cathedral, and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its iconic glass dome. We'll also stroll through the luxury Montenapoleone Fashion District, home to top designer boutiques. Our day concludes as we travel towards the Swiss border.
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Parma, ITALY
Best known for its incredibly edible contributions to world gastronomy, especially parmigiano cheese and Parma ham, Parma has also been revered by opera lovers.
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Milan, ITALY
This city in the northernmost part of Italy is a global center for fashion and design. Its artistic history dates back hundreds and hundreds of years; places like Santa Maria delle Grazie are decorated with Leonardo da Vinci's work.
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo is the main city square of Milan, named after the Milan Cathedral by the same name. Originally built in the 14th century, the piazza serves as an artistic and cultural center. Visitors enjoy breathtaking architecture and monuments in the square, and local cafes and shops.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the world's oldest shopping malls, dating back to 1877. This dramatic building features exclusive, upscale stores as well as some of the oldest shops and restaurants in the city.
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Como, ITALY
The administrative capital of the Province of Como.Its proximity to Lake Como and to the Alps has made Como a tourist destination, and the city contains numerous works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces.
Day 7:
Como - Interlaken - Thun - Bern (292 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Crossing into Switzerland, we're greeted by stunning alpine vistas before reaching Interlaken, the picturesque resort nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with Jungfrau mountain views. Enjoy an optional Lake Thun cruise through "God's Eye" landscapes. Later, explore Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town, discovering its famous medieval fountains and Europe's longest covered shopping arcades (6km!). Overnight near the capital.
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Interlaken, SWITZERLAND
This small Swiss town is a very popular tourist destination because of its beautiful location nestled in a valley among the Alps. There is a famous monastery and many popular, old-fashioned hotels in the area.
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Thun, SWITZERLAND
Besides tourism, machine and precision instrument engineering, the largest garrison in the country, the food industry, armaments and publishing are of economic importance to Thun.
Lake Thun
Located in the Bernese Alps, this this beautiful mountain lake is a popular tourist stop due to its beauty and scenic location. Passengers boats have run on the lake since the early 1800s, offering amazing views of this Swiss masterpiece.
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Bern, SWITZERLAND
The official language of Bern is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the Alemannic Swiss German dialect called Bernese German.In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Old City of Bern
This medieval city center has remained unchanged since its construction between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is home to a number of historic buildings, including the tallest cathedral in the country.
Kindlifresserbrunnen
This fountain in the old city of Bern depicts an ogre devouring children; in fact, when its name is translated, it means "Fountain of the Eater of Little Children," making it a great place to bring your kids!
Day 8:
Bern - Lauterbrunnen - Jungfrau - Grindelwald - Bern (121 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Visit the waterfall town of Lauterbrunnen where more than 70 waterfalls cascade down from cliffs. Enjoy the stunningviewsof thehighlands before heading to the top of Europe - Jungfrau (at own expense). Take the train to the transfer station andthenswitchto the cogwheel train to reach the highest train station in Europe, where you can visit the Jungfrau, covered in snowall-year-round.The panoramic views of the Alps are breathtaking. After that, you'll take the train downhill to Grindelwald, so that youcanenjoythe stunning views of Jungfrau from another perspective. Arriving at Grindelwald, you can find out that it is just like a beautiful landscape canvas among the mountains. You’ll have some free time for leisure here before sending back to hotel for overnight stay.
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Lauterbrunnen, SWITZERLAND
A village and a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in moutain vally with beautiful scenery and many waterfalls and springs.
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Grindelwald, SWITZERLAND
Grindelwald is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In addition to the village of Grindelwald, the municipality also includes the settlements of Alpiglen, Burglauenen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg and Wargistal.
Day 9:
Bern - Paris (571 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart in the morning along the highway to Paris, expected to arrive at dusk.
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