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European Highlights End Paris, Winter Season

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7 days

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Overview

From Amsterdam to Paris, this trip reveals Europe’s diverse cultures and landscapes. Cruise the Rhine past hilltop castles and riverside towns, then witness the force of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Meet local winemakers on a Be My Guest experience and hear their story over a glass from their vineyard. Cross the Alps to Lucerne and take in its historic charm and mountain views. Then it’s Paris, a city that needs no introduction, where you’ll discover grand boulevards, charming quartiers and unforgettable icons.

Locations Visited

Amsterdam, Boppard, Sankt Goar, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris

Countries Visited

Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France

Travel Style

Discovery

Accommodations

6 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum age 5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Welcome to Amsterdam

Welcome to the colourful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and drinks.

  • Accommodation

    Mercure Amsterdam City


  • Meals

    Dinner

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Cruise the Canals of Amsterdam

Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

Journey through Germany where you’ll board a river cruise to St. Goar then head to the old university town of Heidelberg, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and views of the ruined red sandstone castle. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck

  • Accommodation

    Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

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Rhine Valley Cruise

Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.

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View Heidelberg Castle

See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. 

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Visit a Family-Owned Vineyard

On this Be My Guest experience you’ll enjoy a tour of the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, followed by dinner. The vineyard was founded in 1955 and is currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.

Delve into a world of legends and fairy tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, you’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the fine craft of cuckoo clock making. Cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. Admire the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Max Chocolatier's boutique to learn about why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Enjoy a gift of swiss chocolate to nibble on while you explore Lucerne.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Astoria Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Visit the Black Forest and discover the centuries' old craft of clock making

Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.

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See Rhine Falls

See these spectacular falls.

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Scenic Drive Through the Alps

Take in Alpine views as you travel the Brünig Pass, passing turquoise lakes, pine forests and the dramatic peaks of the Bernese Oberland.

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Ethical Chocolate in Lucerne

Visit Max Chocolatier's boutique, an ethical chocolate experience, to learn why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Leave with the knowledge of why ethical chocolate makes a difference and a gift of Swiss chocolate to nibble on. Your visit supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.

Soak up the lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the bravery of the Swiss Guards who died protecting the French Royals in 1792. Spend your afternoon shopping in the Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates. Consider an Optional Experience ascending the surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views, wander along the tranquil lake shore or stroll around the city admiring the decorative signposts and ornate façades lining the city's streets.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Astoria Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

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Lucerne Orientation

During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

See the changing landscape as you travel into France through Alsace and cross the Maginot Line. Admire the scenic Burgundy Wine Region, famous for its delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, before arriving in Paris. Indulge in a free evening to explore the grand boulevards of the French capital. Experience the pageantry of Paris first-hand and consider joining an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.

  • Accommodation

    Renaissance Paris La Défense


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Join a Local Specialist today and delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere. Later this evening, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.

  • Accommodation

    Renaissance Paris La Défense


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

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Paris City Tour

Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travellers and Travel Director.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

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Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Paris

  • Discover Amsterdam and Lucerne

  • Visit the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen and a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest

  • View the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

  • See the Lorelei Rock and the vineyards of Burgundy in France

  • Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River

What's Included

Travel Director

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotels

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Meals

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Sightseeing

  • Must-see sightseeing

Audio

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Transport

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optionals

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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$3,956
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