Continental Explorer

You will stay in hotels such as the 3-star Mercure Hotel in Liege, 3-star Hotel Tiergarten in Berlin, 3-star Trend Messe Hotel in Vienna, 3-star Hotel Belvedere in Prague, either the 3-star Comfort Hotel or 3-star Park Inn in Munich, 3-star Venezia Hotel in Mestre near Venice, 3-star Kyriad Strasbourg Linglsheim Hotel in Strasbourg and the 3-star Kyriad Prestige Le Blanc Mesnil Hotel in Paris. There is a restaurant and bar in each hotel. All rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.

Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents.

Day 1: UK/Liege

Morning departure from London to Dover for an early afternoon crossing to Calais. Continue to your overnight stop in the Liege area of Belgium, enjoying dinner in a restaurant en route to your hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Berlin

Cross the border and travel across Germany to Berlin for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Berlin

The cosmopolitan capital of reunified Germany is a vibrant city packed with culture, history, fabulous attractions, bustling street life and superb shopping. A panoramic city tour will introduce you to such sights as the Reichstag, seat of the German government and the impressive Potsdamerplatz. You’ll also see the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the State Opera House, the famed border crossing site ‘Checkpoint Charlie’, Alexanderplatz, and the TV Tower. The afternoon is at leisure to explore further.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Berlin/Prague

This morning you can take an optional boat cruise to get a different perspective of Berlin from the River Spree. During the afternoon we travel to Prague, where we stay for the next two nights.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Prague

Join our included city tour this morning, featuring a walking tour of the old town with an official guide. This afternoon is free for you to explore the city further, or why not join our optional exclusive canal boat trip. Board a typical canal boat that’s ideal for small groups to cruise along the Vltava River with a guide pointing out all the highlights along the shoreline, such as the Charles Bridge and views up to Prague Castle. Enjoy dinner in the hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 6: Vienna

After breakfast, leave Prague behind and travel southeast through the Czech Republic to Telc before continuing to Vienna for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Vienna

Join our included tour of Vienna. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Austria’s elegant capital city. Highlights include sights such as the Schönbrunn Palace, the Opera House, Hofburg Palace and Musikverein. The afternoon is free to explore further before a return transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Venice

Today sees a long but rewarding journey as we travel through stunning Austrian and Italian scenery to the canal city of Venice. We stay for the next two nights in the nearby town of Mestre. Dinner will be in the hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 9: Venice

Join our included walking tour of Venice accompanied by an official guide. See the main sights such as the Basilica di San Marco, the Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower and the Clock Tower. From here we continue through the alleyways and narrow streets to the Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal. Your afternoon is free to explore independently.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Munich

Leaving Italy behind, we travel to the German city of Munich for an overnight stay. Munich has a distinctive atmosphere that stems from its famous breweries.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Munich/Strasbourg

We travel to the Olympiapark to ascend the Olympia Tower for panoramic views across the city. Then enjoy a city tour of Munich, showing you sights such as the Old and New Art Galleries, the National Theatre, Marienplatz, the Church of St Peter and famous Viktualienmarkt Square. Continue to Nymphenburg Castle, the former summer residence of the kings of Bavaria. Before travelling to Strasbourg for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Strasbourg/Paris

The French city of Strasbourg is sat on the banks of the Rhine. We include a walking tour around the old town, beginning at the stunning cathedral, home to a beautiful astronomical clock, before moving on to the Petit France area, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, we journey to Paris for a two night stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Paris

With its seductive architecture, superb shopping, delicious gastronomic delights and a vibrant night life - Paris is a city which really does have it all. This enchanting city is famous for its romantic ambience and you can soak it all up as you sit in one of the pavement cafés and people watch, just like the locals. We include a comprehensive full day tour, taking in the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Champs Elysées. After a panoramic tour of the main sights, you can explore at your own pace before our coach returns you to the hotel. This evening join us for an included Paris by Night excursion, where you can view the wonderfully illuminated architecture and take in the superb panoramic views from the top of the Montparnasse Tower.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Paris/UK

Depart after breakfast and travel to Calais for an afternoon crossing to Dover, returning to London in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast