Begin your journey with three nights in Rome, staying in a centrally located hotel and exploring the Eternal City at your own pace. Highlights include a fully guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica.
Travel by 2nd class Italian rail to Milan, enjoy the Best of Lake Como Experience with a scenic cruise, and a VIP tour of The Last Supper with skip-the-line access. Continue by rail to Zurich, with an overnight stay at the Emerald Hotel, including breakfast.
Board the Emerald Sun for an 11-day luxury river cruise along the Rhine & Moselle rivers, featuring included shore excursions at every destination, scenic castles, and famous vineyards. Enjoy beers, wines, and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner, plus onboard Wi-Fi and all tipping.
Conclude your journey with two nights in Amsterdam in a centrally located hotel before flying home.
Depart Australia for Rome, Italy on your choice of leading international airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines.
Enjoy world-class service, comfort, and seamless connections as you begin your European adventure.
✈️ Overnight flight
Arrive in Rome, Italy, and transfer to your hotel.
Spend the remainder of the day at leisure to relax, adjust to the time zone, or enjoy a gentle stroll through nearby piazzas and cafés.
🏨 Overnight in Rome
Discover the timeless beauty of Rome and Vatican City, including:
The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon
Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica, and the Vatican Museums (home to the Sistine Chapel)
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and soak up the atmosphere of the Eternal City.
🏨 2 nights in Rome
Travel north by high-speed Italian rail from Rome to Milan.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
🚆 Rome → Milan
🏨 Overnight in Milan
Experience the sophistication of Milan, Italy’s fashion and financial capital:
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
La Scala Opera House
Enjoy an excursion to Lake Como, famous for its alpine scenery, elegant villas, and charming lakeside towns.
🏨 3 nights in Milan
Travel by rail from Milan into Switzerland, enjoying scenic alpine landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel.
🚆 Milan → Zurich
🏨 Overnight in Zurich
Explore Zurich at your own pace:
Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
Lake Zurich promenade
Bahnhofstrasse shopping district
Optional excursions to nearby Swiss towns or mountain viewpoints.
🏨 2 nights in Zurich
Embark on a luxury Emerald River Cruise, discovering storybook towns, medieval castles, and world-class wine regions.
| Date | Day | Port | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | Thursday | Zurich | Switzerland |
| Aug 14 | Friday | Breisach | Germany |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Kehl | Germany |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Mainz | Germany |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Rüdesheim | Germany |
| Aug 18 | Tuesday | Bernkastel | Germany |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Cochem | Germany |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Koblenz | Germany |
| Aug 21 | Friday | Nijmegen | Netherlands |
| Aug 22 | Saturday | Dordrecht | Netherlands |
| Aug 23 | Sunday | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
✨ Highlights include vineyard visits, castle cruising through the Rhine Gorge, medieval towns, and guided cultural experiences.
🚢 10 nights luxury river cruise
Disembark the cruise and enjoy Amsterdam:
Canal cruise
Anne Frank House
Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum
Leisure time exploring cafés and markets
🏨 2 nights in Amsterdam
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Australia, concluding your unforgettable European journey.
✈️ Amsterdam → Australia
Flights
Return economy flights from Sydney are included. Departures from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth are available for an additional surcharge. You can select your preferred departure city in the customisation section during your online booking.
Hotels
All hotels listed are subject to change; any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding requests cannot be guaranteed and are always on a request basis with the hotel.
Transfers
Airport transfers that are not included in your package can be added. A $30 service fee applies for arranging a private transfer, in addition to the transfer cost.
Documentation
Travel documentation is sent digitally 30 days before departure. No postal documents are issued. You must complete your cruise personaliser directly with the cruise line. We cannot complete this on your behalf. Visit the Know Before You Go section for guidance, and you will receive an email reminder when it is time to complete this.
Visas
Visas are not included in any trip. Please refer to SmartTraveller for visa requirements and travel advice.
Payments
Final payment must be made by the due date. If payment is not received, the booking will be automatically cancelled. Deposits are non-refundable.
Payments
Deposits can only be made via credit or debit card. Final payment must be made by the due date. If payment is not received, the booking will be automatically cancelled. Deposits are non-refundable.
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