Itinerary
Day 1: Monday: Frankfurt Prague (530 km)
Pass By: Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany
After boarding the luxury coach in Frankfurt, sit back and enjoy a scenic ride through some classic German countryside en route to the Czech Republic. Prague, one of Europes most ornate cities, is your first destination. You will arrive in the evening, ready to discover this charming capital city with its fairy-tale architecture, the following morning.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Prague or nearby city.
Day 2: Tuesday: Prague Bratislava (330 km)
Stop At: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague 11908 Czech Republic
Your Prague adventure begins with a spectacular walk along the Royal Route, following the traditional coronation path of the kings and queens of old Bohemia. Youll start from the top of Castle Hill in the Hradcany district, famous for its views over the red-roofed old city, and then tour Prague Castle. The castle has been the historic seat of Bohemia royalty since the 9th century, as well as home to the nations presidents in recent times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Vitus Cathedral, III. Nadvori 48/2 Prague Castle, Prague 119 01 Czech Republic
Your exploration then heads off around the imposing gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. Georges Basilica and along Golden Lane, an ancient thoroughfare lined with some wonderful traditional buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. George's Basilica, Prazsky hrad, Prague 119 08 Czech Republic
Your exploration then heads off around the imposing gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. Georges Basilica and along Golden Lane, an ancient thoroughfare lined with some wonderful traditional buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Lane, Daliborky 30/38, Prague 119 00 Czech Republic
Your exploration then heads off around the imposing gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. Georges Basilica and along Golden Lane, an ancient thoroughfare lined with some wonderful traditional buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, StaromEstske NamEsti 1/3, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Later you will stroll across the iconic Charles Bridge, which arches gracefully over the Vltava, and on through the winding alleys to the Old Town Square, where you can see the City Hall and one of Pragues most well-known sights, the Astronomical Clock. After lunch at the square, youll make the scenic transfer from Prague to the hotel in or near the Slovakian capital, Bratislava.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Bratislava or nearby city.

Day 3: Wednesday: Bratislava Budapest (200 km)
Stop At: Danube River, Budapest Hungary
Wednesday sees you arrive in Hungary, the fourth country of the tour. Its capital, Budapest, is known as the Pearl of the Danube, and is essentially two different cities joined together: Buda on the west of the river, Pest on the east, each with its own distinct characteristics. One of the best ways of seeing this unique location is by taking a river cruise, which many people choose to do.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Budapest History Museum, Szent Gyorgy Ter 2 Royal Palace E building, Budapest 1014 Hungary
After a morning of activity, youll relax over lunch at Buda Palace, and then have a chance to look at the exhibitions in the Budapest History Museum and Hungarian National Gallery, or do a spot of souvenir shopping.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Halaszbastya, Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Next youll explore both sides of the city on a cultural and historic tour. Highlights on the Buda side of the Danube include the towered terrace of Fishermans Bastion, the medieval Matthias Church and a walk up to the summit of Gellrt Hill for panoramic views.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Matthias Church, Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Next youll explore both sides of the city on a cultural and historic tour. Highlights on the Buda side of the Danube include the towered terrace of Fishermans Bastion, the medieval Matthias Church and a walk up to the summit of Gellrt Hill for panoramic views.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gellert Hill, Budapest Hungary
Next youll explore both sides of the city on a cultural and historic tour. Highlights on the Buda side of the Danube include the towered terrace of Fishermans Bastion, the medieval Matthias Church and a walk up to the summit of Gellrt Hill for panoramic views.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary
While over in Pest the sights include the expansive Heroes Square and Hungarys dramatic riverside Parliament Building. In the evening, you can choose to round off an eventful day with an optional dinner in the heart of Budapest, where you can sample traditional dishes such as goose liver, goulash, duck leg and local wine, accompanied by Hungarian folkdance and music.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Budapest or nearby city.

Day 4: Thursday: Budapest Vienna (250 km)
Stop At: Schonbrunn Palace, Schlosstrasse 47, Vienna 1130 Austria
Today starts with a short journey to another of Europes grand capitals, Vienna, where youll get to explore the Austrian citys resplendent palaces, striking churches and prestigious art museums. Your Vienna adventure begins at one of the citys most popular attractions, Schnbrunn Palace, the Rococo-style summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of Europe and the Church for many decades.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria
After lunch in this refined setting, you will take a driving tour past many grand, famous buildings, including the City Hall, the Austrian Parliament, Hofburg Palace and Heroes Square.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernring 2, Vienna 1010 Austria
In the afternoon, youll have some shopping time, before adding the Wiener Staatsoper (opera house) to your checklist of key Vienna buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stephansplatz 3, Vienna 1010 Austria
Later, opt for dinner in the heart of the city or visit St. Stephens Cathedral, before taking a stroll in Stadtpark, which is known for its range of sculptures, including the famous gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss II.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Johann Strauss Monument, Stadtpark, Vienna Austria
Later, opt for dinner in the heart of the city or visit St. Stephens Cathedral, before taking a stroll in Stadtpark, which is known for its range of sculptures, including the famous gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss II. In the evening, we recommend the option of attending a Viennese waltz concert, which will allow you the unforgettable experience of hearing the music of Mozart and Strauss in the place where it was composed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Vienna or nearby city.

Day 5: Friday: Vienna Mondsee Munich (440 km)
Stop At: Basilika St. Michael, Kirchengasse 1, Mondsee 5310 Austria
From Vienna its on to another Austrian gem, Mondsee. Mondsee is a town located on the shore of the Lake Mondsee. The town is home to the historic medieval Basilika St. Michael. The cloister church was used for the site of the wedding in The Sound of Music.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marienplatz 1, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany
After lunch group will continue to across the German border to Munich. After arriving Munich, you'll visit Marienplatz and New Town Hall. Marienplatz is a central square in the city centre of Munich since 1158. The New Town Hall is at the northern part of Marienplatz. It hosts the city government including the city council, offices of the mayors and part of the administration since 1874. Or you can enjoy a German beer in one of the Beergarden before going to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Munich or nearby city.

Day 6: Saturday: Munich Mt Titlis Lucerne Zurich (480 km)
Stop At: Mount Titlis, Poststrasse 3 Talstation, Engelberg 6390 Switzerland
Youll leave the big cities behind on Saturday morning and head for one of the worlds most famous mountain ranges the Swiss Alps. The first destination is Engelberg, the stunning Swiss resort. From here you can opt to board a cable car that takes you to the summit of the impressive Mount Titlis. To reach to the top of the permanently snow-covered Mt. Titlis is by a combination of gondolas over 3 stages. Youll ascend the last stage by the worlds first revolving gondola the Titlis Rotair, that delivers spectacular views of the valleys, glaciers, lakes and forests below, and 360 vistas of the surrounding mountains. At the summit the sun terrace is the perfect place to pause and appreciate the breath-taking panoramas.Theres a 150-metre ice cavern through the core of a glacier to explore at the top. Other highlights include walking across Europes highest suspension bridge for more phenomenal views from Mt. Titlis. Youll come down from the hills to the lakeside for your next stop.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lion Monument, Denkmalstrasse 4, Lucerne 6006 Switzerland
Lucerne is a picturesque city of bridges and towers located in what many people believe to be the true Switzerland picture-postcard Mountains, lakes, cowbells, Alpine villages and meadows full of edelweiss flowers. Here you will have time to wander through the charming streets, and see the famous Lion Monument, which Mark Twain once described as the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world. This is a great place to get souvenirs like Swiss watches and fine chocolates, before travelling to the overnight stop of Zurich. If weather and traffic is permitting, we MIGHT take a photo stop in one of the smallest country in Europe Lichtenstein.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chapel Bridge, Kapellbruecke, Lucerne 6003 Switzerland
Lucerne is a picturesque city of bridges and towers located in what many people believe to be the true Switzerland picture-postcard Mountains, lakes, cowbells, Alpine villages and meadows full of edelweiss flowers. Here you will have time to wander through the charming streets, and see the famous Lion Monument, which Mark Twain once described as the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world. This is a great place to get souvenirs like Swiss watches and fine chocolates, before travelling to the overnight stop of Zurich. If weather and traffic is permitting, we MIGHT take a photo stop in one of the smallest country in Europe Lichtenstein.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Zurich or nearby city.

Day 7: Sunday: Zurich Rhein Falls Titisee Frankfurt (450 km)
Stop At: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
The final day of the tour begins in Zurich, a city with a reputation as a leading global financial centre. There is chance for a picture stop at the impressive Lake Zurich, before moving on to Rhine Falls, Europes biggest waterfall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Titisee, 79811 Titisee-Neustadt, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Next youll cross back into Germany and the Black Forest, the ancient fir-covered mountain range, which is famous for its creepy folklore and mythical tales. Here you will see the beautiful lake Titisee, where you can stop at one of the many lakeside cafs to enjoy some of the regions best Black Forest cherry gateaux. Cuckoo clocks are made in Titisee, making this the ideal place to pick up a few souvenirs from the local shops, and youll also get to see a demonstration of how these magical mechanisms work.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany
Finally, youll head back to Frankfurt, where for some members of the group it will be time to say goodbye to new-found friends, while others will opt to stay another night in this major German city before picking up the Red Line tour the next day.
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Frankfurt or nearby city.

Day 8: Monday: Frankfurt Bonn Cologne Amsterdam (500 km)
Stop At: Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse 20, 53111 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West Germany until reunification. The national government is now run from Berlin, but Bonn retains a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the citys secrets on an orientation stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rococo-fronted town hall and Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating the life of the much-loved composer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
Then its on to Cologne, where youll head inside the citys glorious Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne further, to do a spot of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German brew. After lunch the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Amsterdam or nearby city.

Day 9: Tuesday: Amsterdam Zaanse Schans Amsterdam (50 km)
Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands
A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where youll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Ring, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Next, youll head from the quiet countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam. After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where youll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practiced here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
After disembarking youll walk to one of the citys grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Kings birthday celebration takes place. Youll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse The Netherlands
And if you travel with the Red Line tour from mid-March to mid-May we will also visit Keukenhof Garden. A yearly flowerpark with more than 7 million spring-flowering bulbs.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Amsterdam or nearby city.

Day 10: Wednesday: Amsterdam Brussels Paris (500 km)
Stop At: Atomium Square Laeken, Brussels 1020 Belgium
After leaving Amsterdam in the morning youll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and political centre of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 Worlds Fair.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manneken Pis, 46 Rue de l'Etuve corner of rue du Chene and rue de l'Etuve, Brussels 1000 Belgium
In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis Statue. After some free time you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels we will head south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Place Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000 Belgium
In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis Statue. After some free time you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels we will head south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Paris or nearby city.

Day 11: Thursday: Paris Versailles Paris (60 km)
Stop At: Champs-Elysees, Avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris France
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the worlds most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs lyses to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the worlds most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs lyses to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France
Youll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe here too, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Musee de lArmee des Invalides, 129 rue de Grenelle Hotel National des Invalides, 75007 Paris France
Youll take in another significant historical building next as you head to LHtel National des Invalides, where Napoleons tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all Pariss icons: the Eiffel Tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France
Youll take in another significant historical building next as you head to LHtel National des Invalides, where Napoleons tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all Pariss icons: the Eiffel Tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
You can either take time to explore the neighbourhood and have some lunch or scale the Eiffel Tower. Choice is yours. Finally, youll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal chteau that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction. In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Paris or nearby city.

Day 12: Friday: Paris
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, one of the worlds greatest art museums. Here youll set your eyes upon some of historys most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seine River, 75001 Paris France
You can then take a leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palais Garnier, Place de l_Opera entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, 75009 Paris France
After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais Garnier, Pariss opera house.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris France
Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette. For some members of the group it will be time to say goodbye to new-found friends, while others will opt to stay another night in this French city of delights before picking up the Green Line tour the next day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Paris or nearby city.

Day 13: Saturday: Paris Reims Luxembourg (420 km)
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, 3, rue Guillaume de Machault, 51100, Reims France
The Red Line tour leaves from Paris for a delightful scenic journey through the rolling countryside of the Champagne region, famous the world over for the sparkling white wine produced here. Enjoy seeing the historic attractions of provincial capital Reims, including the citys cathedral a key national heritage site, where coronations of French kings took place from the 11th century onwards.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pont Adolphe, Luxembourg City Luxembourg
History and tradition are equally evident in your next location: Luxembourg, the worlds only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg city, youll be introduced on foot to the main places of interest, including the Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe, before having time for further exploration on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Place de la Constitution, Luxembourg City Luxembourg
History and tradition are equally evident in your next location: Luxembourg, the worlds only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg city, youll be introduced on foot to the main places of interest, including the Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe, before having time for further exploration on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Luxembourg or nearby city.

Day 14: Sunday: Luxembourg Trier Koblenz Rudesheim am RheinFrankfurt (400 km)
Stop At: Karl Marx House, Bruckenstrasse 10, 54290 Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Today we leave Luxembourg behind and head across another European border into Germany. The first stop is historic Trier, Germanys oldest city and the birthplace of Karl Marx. Youll have the chance to see from the outside the house where the influential philosopher was born, which now functions as the Karl Marx Haus museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Porta Nigra, Simeonstrasse 60 Porta-Nigra-Platz, 54290 Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Your walking tour then takes you into the centre of Trier; here you can look around the citys impressive cathedral, where the celebrated Holy Robe said to be the tunic of Christ is preserved and occasionally displayed. Trier is also known as The Second Rome (Constantine served as an administrator here for 10 years), and significant legacies of the once-great empire remain today. The highlight is undoubtedly Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, which youll get to see and photograph.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: River Rhine, Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
After an exciting morning in Trier, youll drive on to Koblenz, famous as the location of the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers. Here you have the option of indulging in a relaxing lunch alongside the water, then afterwards you can also choose to add on a scenic Rhine boat cruise for some memorable city vistas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roemerberg 27, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany
Back on dry land youll drive through the wine-making town of Rdesheim. Then its on to Frankfurt am Main, where youll discover the delights of Rmerberg, a charming plaza with a distinctive medieval town hall as its centrepiece.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.