Get ready to see some of the most fascinating cities and amazing landmarks of Europe with this 18-day tour! Start your journey sightseeing Paris, with a Cruise on the River Seine cruise and great views from the Eiffel Tower. Continue to travel to the center of France and explore the region of Bourgogne and Beaune, an area known for its wines. Admire views of castles and vineyards on the way to the Swiss Alps. Experience the rolling hills and majestic mountains of Switzerland. Tour Lake Geneva and enjoy the sights in the Lucern area. Crossover to Italy, a country rich in natural and artistic treasures. Explore its most famous cities: Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice. While in Venice, admire some of the palazzos and maze of streets and take the opportunity to watch glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries. Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities in Austria. Marvel the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Continue to Salzburg featured in the "Sound of Music", then to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire and enjoy time cruising along the legendary Danube River. Finally end your tour in vibrant, cosmopolitan Budapest.
It was a wonderful way to get a taste of four European cities: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucern and Paris. our guide and our driver did a great job whisking us through the cities safely and enjoyably in about a week. We saw alot. I plan to visit each place again!
Travel to three of the most beautiful cities in Europe with this 8-day tour of Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris! Your journey will begin in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands known for its gorgeous canals, famous flower gardens, and colorful houses. Discover the renowned art and history museums throughout the city and taste the fine delicacies of traditional Dutch cuisine. From there you will take a train to Bruges, known as the Venice of the North in Belgium, thanks to its charming canals and historic buildings. Here, you can find some of the most luxurious lace fabrics in the world and some of the greatest artisanal chocolates on the planet. Make your way around the market square before you cross the border into France with a train ride to Paris. Explore the City of Love and Lights as you make your way through the beautiful boulevards, delicious bistros, and extravagant boutiques along the River Seine. Don’t forget to visit the Eiffel Tower or explore the Louvre Museum before your tour of Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris comes to an end!
About This Trip
On this journey, you will discover some of the most famous destinations in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Start your journey in Barcelona, where you will go on a guided tour to the Monastery of Poblet, located in northeastern Spain, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world. In Barcelona, tour the city and discover the iconic Ras Ramblas Street. Your tour continues with driving in the region of Provence to arrive in the charming town of Chamberry. Continue to Switzerland and enjoy beautiful lakes and mountains with snow-capped peaks on your way to Zurich. Your journey continues in Rome, the ancient Capital of Italy, and get to know about its history on a panoramic tour and in the Trastevere area. You will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of Vatican City and the impressive Roman Coliseum. Moving to Venice, you will take the boat, cross the Grand Canal to the Island of Venice, and visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the Murano Glass Factory. Then travel along a scenic road between the mountains on your way to Kitzbuhel in Austria and take a cable car ride up to the high mountains surrounding the city with fantastic scenery. Later, you will explore the beautiful Traunsee Lake in Traunkirchen and see four castles. Your journey ends in Vienna with majestic avenues, its palaces, and its vibrant city center. Here you will visit the Schonbrunn Palace and enjoy its beautiful gardens.
The guides answered all my curious questions with great patience. This is a very important detail because this patience is not usually shown in tours with a rich itinerary like this tour. You deserve a big 5 points from me.
ABOUT THIS TRIP
This trip will provide you with the opportunity to explore the capital cities of 7 major European countries, England, France, Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria and Hungary. Your journey begins in Paris where you will have a few days to explore major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower. A ferry ride on the English Channel will take you to London to explore the city and its attractions such as the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Moving forward, get the opportunity to spend quality time in the capital of Holland. Amsterdam is also known as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof, one of the most famous tulip and flower gardens in Europe. You can also experience a panoramic city tour to see its narrow canals and beautiful parks. Continue your tour with a guided visit to Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. Following this, you will enjoy the multicultural and diverse cuisines and delicacies in Prague by paying a visit to its numerous lively restaurants. During your time in Munich, embrace the modern automobile technology at the futuristic BMW WELT, where you will find ultra-modern BMW cars and bikes. You will also have an opportunity to admire the beauty and grandeur of the famous Swarovski Museum located in Wattens, Austria. Here, you can see the beauty and glitter of unique Swarovski crystals at this incredible museum. Experience a pristine feeling while taking a boat ride on Traunsee lake in Traunkirchen, Austria. Enjoy the surroundings of the beautiful gardens at Schönbrunn Palace, in Hietzing in Vienna. The tour ends in the capital city of the Czech Republic, where you will pay a visit to the Prague Castle, an impressive monument that dates to the 9th century.
I concluded the UK/Ireland/France trip in mid-October and am still
raving about it. Trip well-organized, and very knowledgeable guides. Can’t wait to travel again.
This was a busy itinerary which gave us the opportunity to visit several places that we have been dreaming of seeing. Our tour director was fabulous. He communicated the schedule for the day and we didn’t feel stressed, instead we enjoyed the many beautiful cities
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro. Begin in Zagreb, where the Gothic churches and vibrant squares await after which the Baroque charm of Ljubljana will amaze you. Discover the enchanting Lake Bled in Slovenia, with its emerald waters and scenic island church, surrounded by lush mountains. Travel to Croatia to experience the natural wonders of Plitvice National Park, with its cascading emerald lakes. Visit the historic cities of Zadar and Šibenik, and explore Split’s ancient Diocletian's Palace. Marvel at the walled beauty of Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, before venturing to Kotor, Montenegro’s stunning coastal gem. Conclude your adventure back in Dubrovnik, leaving with cherished memories of this enchanting region.
Best bang for your buck. The only way to see as much of Europe as we did in 18 days. Often times you do not have very much time in certain cities/towns, but the travel directors do their best to make sure you hit the highlights and have a good experience. You just have to know going in that this is an introductory trip to all the wonders of Europe. That being said, we had a fantastic time. No real complaints other than feeling short on time in some locations,, as expected. Would highly recommend for someone’s first experience in Europe and I even enjoyed it as a repeat traveler as this tour went to some unique places such as Saint Paul de Vence and Colmar. Optional excursions were also all excellent and included meals at hotels were surprisingly good.