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European Experience

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$2,825

12 days

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Overview

Get out of that armchair and experience the beauty of Europe with her centuries-old history, vibrant cities and splendid landscapes. You’ll tick many bucket-list boxes on this 12 day trip that takes you from Paris to Amsterdam, from the Swiss Alps to Italy, through the canals of Venice and St. Mark’s Square and on to Austria and finally through the Rhineland Amsterdam.

Locations Visited

Venice, Innsbruck, Rome, Florence, Vatican, Lucerne, Paris, London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam, Reilingen

Countries Visited

Italy, Austria, Vatican City, Switzerland, France, England, Netherlands, Germany

Travel Style

Accommodations

11 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum age 5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Paris

Arrive in Paris, a capital that doesn’t hold back and doesn’t expect you to either. Take a walk through its grand past, dynamic present and exciting future, from the maze of streets that once nurtured great artists in Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening.

  • Accommodation

    Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse 14éme


Audrey Hepburn described it best when she said: 'Paris is always a good idea.' We’re sure you’ll agree. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí and visit Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties before considering a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance.

  • Accommodation

    Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse 14éme


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Journey through the idyllic French countryside before arriving in Lake Lucerne. You’ll want to put the 'heart' of Switzerland in your pocket and take its history, culture and epic landscapes with you.

  • Accommodation

    SwissEver Zug Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Turn the page to a land of fairy-tale landscapes and medieval history. You have a full day to see the sights and explore Lucerne, starting with a morning orientation including the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church. No visit to Lucerne is complete without a visit to the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You may be tempted to do some souvenir shopping, but an Optional Experience into the mountains will be hard to resist. Ascend Mount Pilatus by a cog-wheel railway then embark on a scenic lake cruise.

  • Accommodation

    SwissEver Zug Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Your journey heads south to the city of Florence - home to various masterpieces of Renaissance architecture and outstanding fine arts. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers tonight as you prepare to soak up the beauty of the city, surrounded by Tuscan hills, that has remained unchanged throughout the centuries.

  • Accommodation

    The Gate Hotel Florence


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Enjoy your day in Florence before heading to Rome. Admire the city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo. There’s time to explore Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower or shop for the bespoke Italian leather goods and fine gold jewelery for which Florence is justifiably famous. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience revealing the Renaissance heritage of a city which attracted artists, physicists, astronomers and philosophers like Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo.
Next, travel to Rome. If Rome was a person, she would be confident, alluring and complex. You’ll get to know her, and her quirks, over the next two days. You’ll find reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the Renaissance around every turn. You could choose to join a Local Specialist for an optional guided stroll through Rome’s piazzas. Linger in your favorite square, or perhaps enjoy a scoop or three of the local gelato and soak up the effervescent energy of a city that knows how to enjoy life.

  • Accommodation

    Raganelli Hotel Rome


  • Meals

    Breakfast

You could spend a lifetime exploring Rome and just scratch the surface, but with your Local Guide on hand you’ll dive right into the city’s heart and soul. Head to Vatican City to watch the pigeons and people tread on holy ground. The rest of your day is free to explore the City, this evening why not consider an optional dinner at one of the local restaurants. 

  • Accommodation

    Raganelli Hotel Rome


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Journey on to Venice, which bewitches in all her Byzantine glory, softening even the hardest of hearts with her opulence. Highlights include a cruise on a private launch to St. Mark’s Square and views of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace. The talents of master craftsmen are the star of the show later as you visit their glassblowing workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. There’s even time for an optional Gondola and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges line your journey.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Campanile Venice Mestre


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Today you continue along the Inn Valley to the Austrian Tyrol and its capital, Innsbruck, where you can 'ooh and aah' at the impressive ski jump and view the famed Golden Roof, constructed from 2,657 copper tiles. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. This evening, a Choice Experience could see you enjoy a lively evening of entertainment during a traditional Tyrolean evening.

  • Accommodation

    Bon Alpina Innsbruck


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Your first stop today is Munich where you can admire the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus. Continue onto the main cultural center of the Rhineland. 

  • Accommodation

    Achat Hotel Bad Durkheim


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Suitably inspired by its spires, you’ll board a lazy river cruise down the Rhine past terraced vineyards and fairy-tale castles. Your experience of a lifetime ends in the free-thinking capital of the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's gezelligheid as you soak up the buzz of the city's canals, gabled houses and festive squares. There's no better way to see the capital than from its waterways, why not join a Choice Experience in a glass-topped boat winding through Amsterdam's historic canal ring.

  • Accommodation

    Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Say farewell to your Travel Director and traveling companions at the end of an amazing holiday. 

  • Meals

    Breakfast

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Highlights

Essentials

  • View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower on your sightseeing tour

  • Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge

  • See Piazza Santa Croce 

  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and see the ancient sites with your Local Guide

  • Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a glassblowing workshop

  • Picture-book scenery

  • See the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus

  • Cruise the romantic Rhine

  • View the Gothic cathedral

  • See the historic city center

What's Included

Travel Director

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotel

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Meals

  • Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Orientation

  • City orientation tours

Headsets

  • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Coach

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Optionals

  • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

Ferry

  • Ferry from Calais to Dover

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Trip Notes: 

  • ​International Air: Please note that airfares are not included. We will quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day you book.
  • ​Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1 of itinerary.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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  • Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips.  Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).  
  • For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group. 
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