Paris, Peaks & Piazzas

Your European adventure begins as you board your flight from South Africa.

Sit back, relax, and let the excitement build as we set course for Paris, the City of Light.

We arrive in Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks — the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Pyramid.

Passing by Notre Dame, we take in the grandeur of this remarkable city before heading to our hotel.

The afternoon is free to stroll the nearby streets, followed by a group dinner together.

A full free day allows you to discover Paris at your own pace, with hop-on hop-off passes included.

Perhaps climb the Eiffel Tower, browse the treasures of the Louvre, or sip coffee at a corner café.

Dinner is at leisure with a subsidy provided — the perfect opportunity to enjoy classic French cuisine your way.

We leave Paris behind and journey into the Burgundy region, arriving outside Dijon for a tasting at Château de Marsannay — where fine wines take centre stage.

Upon arrival in Dijon, we enjoy a tasting of this city’s famous mustard.

Afterward, we check in at our hotel and enjoy free time to explore this historic town, followed by dinner together.

Today we travel to the Alsace region and the storybook village of Riquewihr, a gem of half-timbered houses and cobbled streets.

In the afternoon, we continue to Colmar, known as “Little Venice,” where we enjoy a charming boat ride through its canals.

After checking into our hotel, the evening is free with a dinner subsidy provided.

Crossing into Switzerland, we arrive in Lucerne, framed by mountains and lake.

After visiting the Lion Monument and exploring the Old Town, we enjoy a boat ride across Lake Lucerne before continuing into Italy.

By evening we arrive in Como, where we enjoy a delightful group dinner together.

A short journey by boat brings us to Bellagio, the jewel of Lake Como, with its elegant gardens, boutiques, and waterfront views.

The day is yours to wander at leisure — perhaps stroll the lakeside promenade, visit Villa Melzi, or simply relax with gelato.

We return to Como in the afternoon for another evening at leisure.

Today we journey through the heart of Emilia Romagna. At a local acetaia we discover the secrets of Balsamic Vinegar, followed by a winery visit with lunch and tastings in this region so well-known for its food.

We then continue to La Spezia, our base for exploring the Ligurian coast.

After settling into our lovely, centrally located hotel, enjoy the rest of your evening exploring at your leisure and dining wherever you please.

A day of unforgettable coastal beauty awaits. With ferry passes in hand, explore the colourful villages of Cinque Terre at your own pace — perhaps wander Portovenere, sample seafood in Vernazza, or relax on the rocks of Riomaggiore.

Return to La Spezia in the evening, with a dinner subsidy provided to enjoy local trattorias.

We head to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, where we admire the magnificent Duomo and stroll to the Ponte Vecchio.

The rest of the morning is free to explore — art lovers may visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David.

Later in the day, we make our way through Tuscany and arrive at our hotel near Siena, ending the evening with a shared dinner.

This morning we visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers rising like a Tuscan skyline.

Enjoy free time to sip wine, shop in local delis, or taste world-champion gelato.

Returning to our Siena hotel in the afternoon, there is time to relax before we gather for a group dinner at a local agriturismo, surrounded by the Chianti hills.

We journey to Rome, Italy’s eternal capital.

Upon arrival, we visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, marveling at Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

Following check-in at our hotel, explore Rome on foot as you wander the Spanish Steps, admire the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, and discover even more along the way.

After our guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in the morning, the rest of the day is yours to savour Rome at your own pace.

Wander through sun-drenched piazzas, linger over a gelato as street musicians play nearby, explore world-class museums, or browse the elegant boutiques along Via del Corso — the city invites you to follow whatever captures your curiosity.

In the late afternoon, we transfer to the airport for our overnight flight home, carrying Rome’s textures, flavours, and memories with us.

We land in South Africa with memories of grand boulevards, alpine lakes, vineyard hills, and sunlit piazzas.

From Paris to Apline wonders to Rome, this journey has woven together art, flavour, and timeless charm — an adventure to treasure forever.