Europe 2026
A late-summer journey through Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal.
An Overview
The family travels together through Italy, then the journey divides. Ty and Emma continue to Switzerland and Milan, while Peter and Shan join a guided tour of Spain and Portugal. This itinerary brings every reservation, transfer, and tour into one place.
Travelers
How the Trip Unfolds
Kensington Tours
Peony Tours
The Itinerary
A chronological look at the journey. Hotels arranged by Coordinates Collective are marked in gold. Flights, tours, and transfers were booked direct.
New York City
- 3:30 PMUA 1386 · Las Vegas (LAS) → Newark (EWR)Booked direct
- Aug 22 – 27Days at leisure in New York City ahead of the family's departure for Italy.
- 4:15 PMUA 964 · Newark (EWR) → Naples (NAP). Overnight flight.Booked direct
- NoteTy and Emma join the family for the flight to Italy. The flight arrives in Naples the morning of August 28.
Sorrento, Rome & Florence
- ~7:00 AMLand in Naples (NAP) on UA 964. Meet the Kensington private driver at the airport for a private transfer to Sorrento, about one hour.Booked direct
- MorningArrive at Bellevue Hotel Syrene. Meet and greet with the local Kensington representative to walk through the itinerary.
- AfternoonSettle in and explore Sorrento at leisure.
- EveningDinner. Recommendations: Il Buco, Terrazza Bosquet, Lorelei.
- MorningDepart the hotel by private vehicle with a specialist guide for a full-day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius tour, about eight hours.Booked directWear closed-toe walking shoes, bring a light jacket for the windy summit, and pack plenty of water and sun protection.
- Mid-morningAscend Mount Vesuvius. A 30-minute hike on the dirt path reaches the crater rim at roughly 4,200 feet, with sweeping views over the Gulf of Naples.
- AfternoonPrivate guided tour of Pompeii: the Forum, frescoed houses, paved Roman streets, and the city frozen in 79 AD ash.
- EveningDinner in celebration of Ty's birthday. Recommendation: dinner on the terrace at Bellevue Hotel Syrene.
- MorningPrivate transfer Sorrento to Napoli Centrale, about one hour, followed by a business-class train from Naples to Rome, about one hour ten minutes.Booked direct
- Late morningArrive in Rome. Private transfer from Termini to Hotel de la Ville. Check-in.
- AfternoonGalleria Borghese with a private guide: Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Stroll the Villa Borghese gardens after.Booked direct
- EveningDinner. Recommendation: La Terrazza, then walk the Spanish Steps next to the hotel and a gelato stroll through Piazza di Spagna and Via Condotti.
- DaytimeClassic Rome city tour with a private guide: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon.Booked direct
- EveningDinner. Recommendations: La Pergola, Acquolina, Enoteca La Torre, Il Pagliaccio.
- DaytimePrivate tour of Vatican City with an expert guide: the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.Booked directBring your original passport, as digital copies are not accepted. Modest dress is required, with shoulders and knees covered.
- EveningDinner. Recommendations: La Pergola, Acquolina, Enoteca La Torre, Il Pagliaccio.
- MorningPrivate transfer to Roma Termini, followed by a business-class train from Rome to Florence, about one and a half hours.Booked direct
- Late morningArrive in Florence. Private transfer from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Check-in.
- AfternoonPrivate guided tour of the Galleria dell'Accademia: Michelangelo's David and the unfinished Prigioni.Booked direct
- EveningDinner. Recommendation: walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset. Dining: Vini e Vecchi Sapori, Osteria dell'Enoteca, La Giostra.
- DaytimeWalking tour of Florence: the Duomo and Giotto's Campanile, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Orsanmichele, followed by a private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, with works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo.Booked direct
- AfternoonTy and Emma: private transfer to Florence airport for onward travel to Switzerland.Booked direct
- EveningPeter and Shan: Florence at leisure.
The family travels together through Florence. From here, Ty and Emma continue to Switzerland and Milan, while Peter and Shan begin their guided tour of Spain and Portugal.
Switzerland & Milan
- AfternoonFly Florence to Geneva.Booked direct
- EveningArrive in Geneva. Private transfer from Geneva to Le Brassus. Check-in at Hotel des Horlogers. Dinner at the hotel restaurant if arriving before 9:30 PM.Booked direct
- 8:00 AMBreakfast at Hotel des Horlogers.
- 9:30 AMWelcome coffee.
- 10:00 AMPrivate tour of the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet.Booked direct
- 11:30 AMShowroom visit.
- AfternoonDepart Le Brassus for the next destination.Booked direct
- EveningArrive and check in. Destination to be confirmed.
- Sat, Sep 5To be confirmed.
- Sun, Sep 6To be confirmed.
- MorningTravel to Milan.Booked direct
- AfternoonMilan at leisure. Recommendations: the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and shopping in the Quadrilatero della Moda.
- EveningDinner.
- 6:00 AMPrivate airport transfer to Milan Malpensa (MXP).Booked direct
- 9:45 AMUA 18 · Milan Malpensa (MXP) → Newark (EWR).Booked direct
Spain & Portugal
- Pre-dawnPrivate airport transfer to Florence airport (FLR).Booked direct
- 6:45 AMVY 1494 · Florence (FLR) → Madrid (MAD).Booked direct
- 9:10 AMArrive Madrid. Meet the Peony Tours representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the city. Dinner at the hotel is included.
- DaytimeSightseeing tour of Madrid: Plaza de Colón and a guided tour of the Royal Palace. The afternoon is free, with an optional excursion to the historic town of Segovia. The Prado Museum substitutes if the Royal Palace is unavailable.
- IncludedBreakfast.
- DaytimeTravel to the university city of Salamanca for a guided stroll around the Plaza Mayor and the historic University, then continue into Portugal to the religious town of Fatima.
- EveningOptional evening stroll to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.
- IncludedBreakfast and dinner at the hotel.
- DaytimeVisit the Shrine of Our Lady in Fatima, then travel to Lisbon by way of Sintra and the 14th-century Sintra Palace, Cape Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and the beach town of Cascais. Panoramic tour of Lisbon on arrival.
- IncludedBreakfast and dinner.
- DaytimeGuided exploration of the Belém district: the Monument of the Discoveries, the 16th-century Belém Tower, and the Jerónimos Monastery. Optional seafood dinner.
- IncludedBreakfast.
- DaytimeTravel back into Spain to Seville. Sightseeing tour: Seville Cathedral, the Giralda Tower, Plaza de España, the Santa Cruz quarter, and Maria Luisa Park. Optional flamenco dinner show in the evening.
- IncludedBreakfast.
- DaytimeContinue through Andalusia to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens. Optional Journey of Cave Culture tour in the Sacromonte neighborhood after dinner.
- IncludedBreakfast and dinner at the hotel.
- DaytimeSee the cave houses of Purullena en route to Spain's Mediterranean coast and the seaside resort of Alicante, with time to walk the palm-lined promenade.
- IncludedBreakfast and dinner at the hotel.
- DaytimeStop in Valencia to see the City of Arts and Sciences, the Central Market, and La Lonja, with a walking tour of the center. Continue along the coast to Barcelona.
- IncludedBreakfast.
- DaytimePanoramic tour of Barcelona: Plaça de Catalunya, the 1992 Olympic site, Park Güell, the Columbus Monument, La Rambla, and the exterior of La Sagrada Família. Visit the Picasso Museum.
- IncludedBreakfast and dinner at the hotel.
- 8:30 AMTransfer from the hotel to Barcelona airport (BCN).Booked direct
- 12:00 PMUA 121 · Barcelona (BCN) → Newark (EWR).Booked direct
- LayoverAbout 1 hour 40 minutes in Newark, then UA 1539 · Newark (EWR) → Las Vegas (LAS).Booked direct
- IncludedBreakfast.
Your Stays
The three hotels below were arranged by Coordinates Collective. Each reservation carries confirmed details and complimentary advisor benefits. Select a hotel to view the full reservation.
Hotels arranged through the tour operators or booked direct.
Good to Know
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Vesuvius & Pompeii
Wear closed-toe walking shoes and bring a light jacket for the windy summit. Pack plenty of water and sun protection for the full-day tour.
Vatican City
Bring your original passport, as digital copies are not accepted. Modest dress is required, with shoulders and knees covered.
Passport Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. Confirm yours well ahead of departure.
In-Stay Requests
For restaurant reservations, spa bookings, and transport changes while traveling, work with the hotel concierge directly. They are best placed for real-time logistics.