Contours of Europe Six Nations of Beauty, Spirit & Wonder - 8 Days

2026

Mar. 16;

Apr. 13 & 27;

May 11 & 25;

Jun. 15;

Jul. 13;

Aug. 17;

Sep. 14;

Oct. 12

Belgium - Germany - Austria - Italy - Switzerland - France

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Upon arrival in Brussels, enjoy an introductory drive through its grand boulevards, Art Nouveau soul, and elegant squares. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: Try a simple Belgian waffle from a street vendor. Sometimes the most modest moments carry the most joy.

DAY 2 - BRUSSELS - RHINE RIVER CRUISE, GERMANY - FRANKFURT REGION (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel into Germany for a scenic cruise along the legendary Rhine. Vineyards, castles, and river cliffs unfolding like a medieval painting. Continue to the Frankfurt area for dinner and overnight. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: On the Rhine, watch the hills instead of your camera screen — the landscape is meant to be felt, not captured.

DAY 3 - FRANKFURT REGION - ROTHENBURG – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cross Germany’s countryside to Rothenburg, a perfectly preserved medieval town of timbered houses and cobbled alleys. Explore its storybook charm before continuing through Bavaria and into the Austrian Alps. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip. In Rothenburg, walk one block away from the main square. That’s where the town reveals its true quiet beauty.

DAY 4 - INNSBRUCK → BRENNER PASS → VENICE REGION, ITALY (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive across the Alps over the Brenner Pass, descending toward the shimmering Adriatic. A boat ride into Venice offers your first glimpse of its palaces, canals, and timeless elegance. Visit a glassblowing atelier and enjoy free time to wander. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: In Venice, follow the smaller bridges — they often lead to moments of unexpected magic.

DAY 5 - VENICE REGION - LUCERNE REGION, SWITZERLAND (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cross Northern Italy’s plains and ascend into Switzerland’s Alpine serenity. Arrive in the Lake Lucerne region, where mountains rise like gatekeepers of peace. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: As you approach Lucerne, take a mindful breath. The Alps have a way of grounding you instantly.

DAY 6 - LUCERNE OLD TOWN – DIJON, FRANCE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the morning in Lucerne’s Old Town, strolling across the Chapel Bridge and admiring colorful frescoed buildings. Optional excursions include Mount Stanserhorn’s panoramic ascent. Later, continue to Dijon, an elegant French town with medieval architecture and golden, lantern-lit evenings. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: In Lucerne, walk along the Reuss River just after sunrise. The water reflects a sense of calm that lingers.

DAY 7 - DIJON – PARIS, FRANCE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel north to Paris and discover its icons on a guided afternoon tour, from the grand boulevards to the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe or the Louvre Museum, to the shimmering Seine. Consider an optional evening excursion to Montmartre, the city’s bohemian hill crowned by Sacré-Coeur. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: Montmartre is best experienced slowly; let its stairways set the pace.

DAY 8 - PARIS DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your European journey concludes with breakfast. Hold onto the impressions gathered across seven nations — each one now woven into your personal story.

Insider’s Tip: Before leaving Paris, take one last deep breath outdoors. Paris has a way of staying with you.

Legend: B =Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate and maximum group size of 20 passengers.

• Hotel accommodation at listed hotels or similar.

• Daily hotel breakfasts + 3 dinners. (Dinners are 3-course meals with 1 drink: beer, wine or soda).

• Airport arrival and departure transfer with airport assistance on arrival.

• Use of private transportation including toll fees and parking fees as per itinerary.

• Tours and entrance fees as per itinerary.

• Rhine River cruise (Day 2)

• Public Boat (People Mover + Vaporetto) from Tronchetto to Venice (Day 4).

• Venice local guide (Day 4 – half day).

• Paris local guide (Day 7 – half day).

• International tickets.

• Visa processing fees.

• Travel Insurance.

• City Taxes to be paid directly to the hotel. Cost may vary depending on each city.

• Optional porterage. On request and cost may vary for each hotel.

• Entrance Fees not specified in the itinerary.

• Meals not specified in the itinerary.

• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Guide & Driver tips.

• All other personal expenses.

• BRUSSELS: NH Brussels EU Berlaymont (4★) / Radisson Red Brussels (4★) or similar.
• FRANKFURT REGION: Intercity Hotel Frankfurt Hauptbanhof Süd (4★) / Maritim Hotel Frankfurt (4★) or similar
• INNSBRUCK REGION: AC Hotel Innsbruck (4★) / Hotel Grauer Bär (4★) or similar.
• VENICE MESTRE: NH Venezia Laguna Palace (4★) /  Leonardo Royal Hotel Mestre (4★) or similar.
• LUCERNE REGION: Hotel Seeburg Luzern (4*) / Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora (4★) or similar.
• DIJON: Oceania Le Jura Dijon (4★) or similar.
• PARIS: Novotel Paris Centre Bercy (4★) / Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse (4★) or similar.

Hotel Disclaimer: Due to seasonal demand and supplier updates, the final confirmed hotel may differ from the proposed list. In such cases, we will endeavor to provide a hotel of the same category (4★) or higher, in a comparable location, ensuring that comfort, accessibility, and overall guest experience remain consistent with