DAY 1: UK - Channel crossing - Brussels.
Join your tour by travelling on our free coach service from London for your Channel crossing to the Continent, where you will be met by your tour director and transferred to Brussels for one night.
DAY 2: Brussels - The Rhineland - Würzburg area.
Today, journey into Germany and to the shores of the mighty Rhine for an afternoon's optional river cruise past charming villages, hilltop castles and terraced vineyards. Later, continue to Würzburg, on the banks of the Main River and famed for its baroque architecture, for one night in the area. (B, D)
DAY 3: Würzburg area - Romantic Road - Rothenburg - Neuschwanstein Castle - Innsbruck.
Drive along the Romantic Road, through villages protected by medieval tower gates and with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop to visit picturesque Rothenburg before heading into South Bavaria for an included visit to the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, perched on a clifftop overlooking a beautiful valley. Later, continue into Austria and to Innsbruck for one night. (B, D)
DAY 4: Innsbruck - St Moritz.
Today, travel amid splendid scenery by way of Landeck to the sophisticated, Swiss resort of St Moritz. Set in the beautiful Engadine Valley, St Moritz enjoys a stunning lakeside location and is a favourite with the international jet-set. (B)
DAY 5: St Moritz - The Bernina Express to Tirano - Lake Lugano.
Sure to be a highlight of your tour, the Bernina Express is an unforgettable train journey and a wonderful way to cross the Alps. From St Moritz, the Bernina Express train winds its way across the spectacular Bernina Pass to Poschiavo and on to Tirano in Italy's wine-growing Valtellina region. Snow-capped Alps, lush flowery meadows, sun-drenched fields and crisp blue lakes are all part of this scenic spectacle. Reaching Tirano, rejoin your coach and journey by way of Lake Como to Lake Lugano for one night. (B)
DAY 6: Lake Lugano - Lake Lucerne.
Head to lovely Lucerne today. Nestled amid snow-capped Alps, surrounded by a lake and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss, Lucerne is one of Switzerland's finest cities. Explore this pretty area and discover its famed wooden bridge and the Lion Monument. An optional excursion to Stanserhorn is available. One night in Lake Lucerne. (B, D)
DAY 7: Lake Lucerne - Interlaken - Gruyère - Geneva area.
This morning, cross the Brünig Pass and continue to delightful Interlaken, overlooked by the towering Jungfrau Mountain, before heading to Gruyère. Continue to Switzerland's most international city, Geneva for one night in the area. (B)
DAY 8: Geneva area - Beaune - Paris.
Cross the border into France and marvel at the captivating beauty of the Burgundy region as you pass vineyards and meadows en route to Beaune. Stop awhile in this medieval town, renowned for its wine production, before heading to Paris for two nights. (B)
DAY 9: Paris.
The included sightseeing tour of Paris with a local guide takes in many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Boulevard St Germain, Eiffel Tower, Opéra, Champs Elysées and the Rue de Rivoli to name just a few. Make the most of your time in Paris and visit the great Palace of Versailles on the optional excursion. (B)
DAY 10: Paris - Channel crossing - UK.
Say farewell to Paris and head to the Channel port where your tour ends. After the short Channel crossing, join the coach service to London. (B)