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Buckle up for an unforgettable Great European tour, filled with local flavours, the scents of France and artistry of Gaudí and Michelangelo in Spain and Italy. Discover Florence's rich artistic heritage, admire the 'pearl of the Basque Coast' Biarritz, and count the 100 spires of Prague.
Locations Visited
London, Paris, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Pamplona, Madrid, Barcelona, French Riviera, Monaco City, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Tuscany, Venice, Vienna, Bratislava, Prague, Regensburg, Munich, Vaduz, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Sankt Goar, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam
Countries Visited
England, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands
Travel Style
Discovery
Accommodations
26
nights included
Age Requirements
Minimum age 5
Itinerary
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Day 1
Travel to Paris by Eurostar
Leaving the bright city lights of London behind us, we catch the Eurostar train to Paris. Later, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for dinner, drinks and an evening drive to embrace the energy of this vibrant city.
Accommodation
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris
Meals
Dinner
Highlights
See the Top Sights of Paris
Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.
Day 2
Explore Paris’s Sights
Join a Local Specialist for a drive along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and view the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Perhaps take in the views from the top of Montparnasse, stroll along the Seine admiring the exquisite work of street artists or consider attending one of the city's famous colourful cabaret shows.
Accommodation
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Paris City Tour
Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
Day 3
Journey to Bordeaux
Journey through France's Loire Valley, stopping near Château de Villandry for a Be My Guest Experience. Continue south through one of France's most renowned wine regions, arriving in Bordeaux, celebrated for its centuries-old trading heritage and extraordinary architecture. Spend the evening exploring its historical centre or amble along the Garonne and watch how the 18th-century Place de la Bourse glitters across the river at night.
Accommodation
FirstName Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast
Be My Guest
Highlights
Lunch with the Montferrier Family on their Farm near the famous Château de Villandry
Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a delightful Be My Guest experience.
Day 4
Admire Elegant Biarritz and on to Pamplona
This morning, we delve into the heady days of La Belle Époque in the glitzy seaside resort of Biarritz, an elegant retreat for aristocrats for centuries. We continue to Pamplona, most famous for its annual Running of the Bulls Festival. Here you can choose to join an Optional walking tour with our Local Expert, tracing the steps of the 'running of the Bulls' and then savouring some Spanish Tapas and Sangria.
Accommodation
Hotel Tres Reyes Pamplona
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Visit Biarritz
Appreciate the prestigious history of Biarritz as you explore the city's charming streets.
Pamplona at Leisure
Explore the historic heart of Pamplona, a city known for its medieval walls, lively plazas and rich traditions. Best known for the Running of the Bulls, it offers much more, from quiet alleyways to vibrant local cafes.
Day 5
Onwards to Madrid
Head to the heart of Spain and its lofty capital, Madrid. Dive Into Culture and enjoy an included visit to the Prado Museum and admire the works of Rubens, Goya and El Greco. This afternoon join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the city's iconic landmarks. View the Royal Palace and the Cibeles Fountain.
Accommodation
Meliá Castilla Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Discover extraordinary European art at the Prado Museum
Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries.
Madrid City Tour
See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.
Day 6
Discover Magical Madrid
This morning, perhaps take to the waters of Retiro Park, visit the Mercado de San Miguel to indulge in the delicious flavours of Spain, or join an Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo. Enjoy free time this afternoon in the city that King Charles III sought to 'beautify' so that it could justifiably claim its place as one of Europe's most gracious capitals. Join your fellow travellers for dinner this evening.
Accommodation
Meliá Castilla Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 7
Off to Barcelona
Driving towards Catalonia and the shores of the Mediterranean, we pass Guadalajara and the Gorges of Jalón and Aragón en route to vibrant Barcelona, where we will spend the next two nights delving into the intoxicating charm of this cultural and artistic powerhouse.
Accommodation
INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Uncover Colourful Barcelona
Join a Local Specialist today and delight in the whimsical world of Gaudí, whose characteristic Art Nouveau architecture is dotted throughout the city. See his unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia, before spending the rest of the day embracing the energy of Barcelona. Pay tribute to Columbus and his brave exploration of the New World and wander down to La Barceloneta for some tasty tapas treats. This evening, you could choose to witness Spanish passion, power and drama unfold at an unforgettable foot-stomping flamenco evening including a delicious Spanish buffet.
Accommodation
INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Barcelona City Tour
With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
Day 9
Journey Along the French Riviera
From the rugged Costa Brava to the stylish shores of the French Riviera, we travel through the South of France, stopping to Dive Into Culture during a guided visit to Fragonard Perfumery where we’ll learn how fragrances are crafted. Later, we arrive in the glamorous French Riviera, home to the famous Cannes Film Festival.
Accommodation
Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Visit a famous French perfumery and discover the beautiful aromas of France
The scents of France are yours to enjoy at Fragonard, a famous French perfumery that has been creating perfumes since the 1920s.
Day 10
Enjoy French Riviera Your Way
Tread in the footsteps of showbiz royalty, savouring a full day at leisure in the French Riviera. Admire the irresistible backdrop of the Mediterranean and Estérel Hills or consider joining an Optional Experience to the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, renowned for its museums and galleries.
Accommodation
Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Explore Monaco and Pisa on the way to Florence
Travel along the sophisticated Cote d'Azur to the Principality of Monaco, where you'll see the Royal Palace and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Cross into Italy and pass Genoa, the birthplace of Columbus, before arriving in Pisa to admire its Leaning Tower and Baptistery, the largest in Italy. This evening we arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
See Monaco Cathedral
See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
See Pisa's Landmarks
During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Day 12
Discover Florence
Join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour of one of the cultural capitals of the world. Enjoy views of the marble Duomo, the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Visit Piazza della Signoria, once the political hub of the city, and in your free time perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Tuscan hilltop town of San Gimignano, known as Italy’s Medieval Manhattan. You’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore Florence your way, but you’ll be tempted to head up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the best views of the cityscape as the sun begins to set over magical Florence
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Florence City Tour
Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
Day 13
All Roads Lead to Rome
Italy’s ‘Eternal City’ beckons and we head south to Rome stopping in Passignano Sul Trasimeno to admire its beautifully preserved centre tucked within a circuit of medieval walls. Arriving in Rome you’ll have an evening to enjoy a Regional Dinner with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
Stop in Passignano Sul Trasimeno
Stroll along the medieval streets of this scenic lakeside city.
Day 14
Uncover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Join a Local Specialist to see the centre of Christianity - the Vatican City, then cross the Tiber River for views of the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once home to exhilarating chariot races. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city's history and culture that span almost two millennia. Admire the Spanish Steps, shop up a storm on the Via del Corso or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome. After an afternoon of sightseeing on your terms, complement your day with an optional experience this evening.
Accommodation
Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Rome City Tour
Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
Day 15
Onwards to Venice
We journey across the Tuscan countryside bound for Venice. The city’s canals and bridges beckon, but not before we Connect With Locals at lunch amidst the olive groves and vineyards of Tuscany for a Be My Guest experience that will linger long after you’ve left. Arriving in Venice, you’ll have to explore Lido Island your way. Go in search of a lively piazza where a refreshing Campari Spritz awaits.
Accommodation
Hotel Le Boulevard Lido
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Highlights
Meet the Landi Family
Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest meal with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.
Scenic Drive through Tuscany
View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
Day 16
Cruise the Canals of Venice
Witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassmaking during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at one of the city’s last remaining studios. You’ll watch spellbound as the master craftsmen shape the molten glass the same way their forefathers once did to create the delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world. Inspired by the talent and skill of these glassblowers, you’ll want to buy a souvenir to remind you of this very special experience. Next, take to the water and cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Join your Travel Director to see the iconic and unexpected highlights of the city - the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with its five bells. Cross the Rialto bridge, enjoy a sunset over the Grand Canal or ascend the Campanile for panoramic views.
Accommodation
Hotel Le Boulevard Lido
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Learn about the History and Ancient Skills of Venetian Glassblowing
Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Venice Orientation
As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.
Day 17
On the Road to Vienna
A scenic drive from Italy to Austria takes us through the Carnic Alps to the imperial capital of Vienna, where we'll spend the next two nights exploring a city famous for its musical heritage and elegance.
Accommodation
Renaissance Wien Hotel Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Scenic Drive through the Carnic Alps
Remarkable geography sets the stage today as your travels continue through the Carnic Alps.
Day 18
Explore Vibrant Vienna
Join your Local Specialist this morning to explore the sights, including views of the famous Opera House, Stadtpark, Parliament, Imperial Boulevards and Hofburg Palace, once home to the powerful Habsburg Dynasty. Spend the rest of the day delving into Vienna's cosy coffee culture, perhaps visit the exquisite Schönbrunn Palace or discover the harmonies of the world's music capital, enjoying one of the city's many musical performances.
Accommodation
Renaissance Wien Hotel Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Vienna City Tour
Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Day 19
Journey to Prague
Leave the song of Vienna behind, bound for Prague, the Golden City of a Hundred Spires. Traversing the lush landscapes of Slovakia, we arrive in the capital, Bratislava, with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. There’s time for an orientation with your Travel Director and lunch, perhaps an opportunity to sample the local bryndzové halušky potato dumplings. Arriving in Prague this afternoon, you’ll want to get right into the heart of this fairy-tale city.
Accommodation
Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Bratislava Orientation
Explore Bratislava's city centre. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.
Day 20
Discover Prague’s Sights
Join your Local Specialist this morning to explore the jewels of Prague’s Castle District and Old Town. You’ll stroll around the Old Town Square and see the 15th-century Astronomical Clock with its mesmerising Walk of the Apostles. Spend your afternoon exploring Prague your way, tracking down the city’s quirky side, from its famous wall of peace to one of the world’s narrowest streets at just 50cm wide. Don’t forget to stop and sample a steaming street food favourite, Trdelník.
Accommodation
Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Prague City Tour
Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour.
Day 21
Off to Munich
You may be tempted to stay in this enchanting city, but Munich promises its own adventures. First stop today however is the UNESCO-listed town of Regensburg with its beautifully preserved medieval centre. Spend some time getting lost in centuries of history, perhaps sampling some of the local Regensburger Wurst. Then it’s time to continue to the Bavarian capital of Munich, where we'll see the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz on an orientation with our Travel Director. The afternoon is free to explore before we have dinner at our hotel.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Munich Westpark
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
Explore Regensburg
Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure.
Munich Orientation
During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
Day 22
Uncover Liechtenstein and Lucerne
We leave Germany for Switzerland, stopping in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. We continue to Lucerne, our home for the next two nights.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
See Vaduz Castle
Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital.
Day 23
Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures
Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI in the French Revolution and see the famous mournful Lion Monument. Walk along the wooden Chapel Bridge and marvel at its decorative ceilings. Then spend the rest of the day admiring the colourful façades of the Old Town or join an Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
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.
Day 24
Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland
View the ruins of Heidelberg Castle perched above the Neckar River and board a relaxing cruise down the mighty Rhine from St. Goar to Boppard – fantasy castles and hillside vineyards line your scenic journey.
Accommodation
Diehls Hotel Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
View Heidelberg Castle
See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.
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.
Day 25
Onwards to Cologne and Amsterdam
Admire the tall twin Gothic spires of the Cologne Cathedral this morning, before crossing into the Netherlands and on to Amsterdam where we spend the next two nights. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city’s tree-lined streets or bask in the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned bruin cafés.
Accommodation
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
See the Cathedral of Cologne
The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city.
Day 26
Explore Amsterdam
Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city on foot, by bike or tram. Consider delving into the tragic story of Anne Frank, admire the works of Van Gogh or people-watch in Vondelpark. This evening enjoy dinner with your travel companions on board a glass-top boat. Cruise through the city's canals looking up at the centuries-old gabled façades for which Amsterdam is so famous.
Accommodation
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
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.
Amsterdam Orientation
Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
Day 27
Farewell Amsterdam
After breakfast, it’s time to say a fond farewell to your fellow travellers and Travel Director as you return home with wonderful memories.
Explore Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Vienna and Prague
Discover Bordeaux, Biarritz, Pamplona, French Riviera, Monaco, Pisa, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Venice, Bratislava, Regensburg, Munich, Vaduz - the capital of Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam
Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse and a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the ancient sites of Rome, the Opera House and Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle
See the Somme Battlefields in France, the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley and Cologne Cathedral
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice, along the Rhine River and through Amsterdam's canals
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Sightseeing
Must-see sightseeing
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
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Eurostar high-speed train from London to Paris
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