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Paris, France
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London, England
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Highlights
Chateau Chenonceau: Visit the majestic Château de Chenonceau, known as the 'Ladies' Château' it perfectly embodies the elegance of 16th-century design in the Loire Valley.
Bordeaux: Your Local Expert will show you the quayside facades, Grand Theatre, Triangle d'Or and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces.
San Sebastián: Led by your Local Expert, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion.
Barcelona: Drive through Barcelona with a Local Expert who sets out the city’s shape from street level — the long run of Passeig de Gràcia, the sharp grid of the Eixample and the way the skyline shifts as the Sagrada Família comes into view. The route ties together the city’s Modernista detail and its ongoing architectural change.
Monaco City: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbour.
Florence: Join a Local Expert 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.
Rome: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, including Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered throughout the city.
Venice: Glide into La Serenissima with a scenic cruise along the Giudecca Canal. As your Travel Director offers a guided orientation, take in the grandeur of 13th to 18th-century palazzi, their colourful facades and elegant balconies lining the water’s edge. Pass iconic landmarks including Doge’s Palace and the expansive St Mark’s Square, getting your first glimpse of Venice’s timeless beauty from the water.
Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Triple Bridge.
Maribor: Led by your Travel Director, explore this charming city, the second largest in Slovenia. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new architecture.
Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic Ringstrasse. See the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow-peaked mountains.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
Florence: Join a Local Expert 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.
Rome: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, including Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered throughout the city.
Venice: Glide into La Serenissima with a scenic cruise along the Giudecca Canal. As your Travel Director offers a guided orientation, take in the grandeur of 13th to 18th-century palazzi, their colourful facades and elegant balconies lining the water’s edge. Pass iconic landmarks including Doge’s Palace and the expansive St Mark’s Square, getting your first glimpse of Venice’s timeless beauty from the water.
Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Triple Bridge.
Maribor: Led by your Travel Director, explore this charming city, the second largest in Slovenia. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new architecture.
Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic Ringstrasse. See the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow-peaked mountains.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
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Accommodation
Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris HotelNovotel Gare St Jean, Bordeaux HotelBarceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián HotelBarceló Torre de Madrid HotelLabtwentytwo, Barcelona, Torre Melina Gran Meliá, Barcelona HotelApollinaire, Nice HotelVilla Neroli, Florence HotelRadisson Blu GHR, Rome HotelEurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice HotelExe Lev Ljubljana HotelHilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront HotelAC, Innsbruck HotelAstoria Lucerne HotelMaritim, Königswinter HotelApollo, Amsterdam HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Venice: In St Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails canal-side before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals
Dinner (x8)Breakfast (x25)Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant for a delightful dinner.San Sebastián: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition. Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own regional flavour, flair and presentation.Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.Amsterdam: Toast the finale of your journey with a special dinner served on board a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Choose between two carefully selected activitiesMonaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.Choose between two carefully selected activitiesVienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family.Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.Vienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family.Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.Madrid: Visit the Reina Sofia Museum with an art historian and see Pablo Picasso's masterpiece Guernica, one of the world's greatest anti-war paintings. Alternatively, join a neighbourhood walking tour to discuss social equity empowerment and learn about the history of women's movements in Spain.Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.Rhineland: The beautiful scenery of the Rhine River is punctuated by the many castles dotted along its banks. Delight in a private estate viewing of one of these Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments located along the Middle Rhine.Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 15: Affordable and Clean Energy & Life on Land.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
The tour involved spending excessive time on the bus, with over 20 lunches at gas stations, which quickly became tiresome. Group dinners were disappointing; it was actually better to skip them and explore dining options independently. By the end of the tour, only about 10% of our group continued to attend the group dinners. While there was a bathroom on the bus, it was functional for only about 7 out of the 26 days, as once it became full, it was unusable.
I would not recommend this tour to others. Insight has noticeably reduced the quality and service compared to their pre-COVID standards. Accommodations were generally low quality, with most hotels rated only 1-2 stars. On eight nights, the hotels lacked working air conditioning, forcing us to sleep in rooms at 86 degrees, with nothing more than a fan offered, which is unacceptable.
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It was very comprehensive and very well done
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The itinerary took us to all the places and more that we had always wanted to see. It also gave us multiple optional experiences we weren't expecting. Personally I think we enjoyed our holiday even more with our guide , who gave us so much information on every city and attraction we saw.
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The itinerary is full on but it has to be to enable seeing everything. I loved it. Great taste of so many cities, countries and places to see.
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Possibly needs to be a day or two longer as it feels as if you are in the bus too much. Also 2 to 2-1/2 hours between toilet breaks is probably too long.
Itinerary
See Paris icons like the Champs-Élysées through the eyes of your Local Expert, enjoy the gastronomic delights of pintxos tasting tours in San Sebastian, the foodie city of Spain and try your hand at Venice glassblowing in Italy, all on this grand European tour. From boutique fashionista shopping in the avenues of Paris to Picasso's trail blazing masterpieces in Madrid, this cultural tour de force is all encompassing. Barcelona dazzles with Gaudi's masterpiece—La Sagrada Família. The French Riviera offers an abundance of opulence, the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the harbour of Monaco packed to the brim with luxury yachts, and in Vienna the regal history of Austria's Habsburg dynasty fires up the imagination.
day 1 - Welcome to Paris
Welcome to Paris, enjoy time at leisure to settle into your hotel. During your time here you will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elyses and Arc de Triomphe. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a fabulous welcome dinner at a local brasserie.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Paris
Accommodation:Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
day 2 - Paris, the City of Light
Your Travel Director will introduce you to Paris with an orientation, taking in the Arc de Triomphe, the tree-lined Champs-lyses and the grand Place de la Concorde. The afternoon is yours to explore perhaps linger over a cafe crme at a pavement bistro, browse the boutiques of the Marais or stroll through the Tuileries Gardens towards the Louvres glass pyramid. Art lovers may wish to step inside to admire masterpieces from the Mona Lisa to the Winged Victory of Samothrace, while others might cross the Seine to the literary heart of the Left Bank. As evening falls, theres the opportunity to join an Optional Experience at one of Paris celebrated cabarets, combining dazzling costumes, live music and a sumptuous dinner.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Paris
Accommodation:Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
day 3 - Onto Bordeaux
Head southwards towards Chteaux Country. Take a scenic drive along the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is known as the Jardins de France for the beautifully maintained gardens created on vast estates as outdoor living areas. Visit the majestic Chenonceau Castle, an elegant French chteau spanning the River Cher. Continue on to the bustling in-land port of Bordeaux with its unique 18th-century character.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Paris, Loire Valley, Chateau Chenonceau, Bordeaux
Accommodation:Novotel Gare St Jean, Bordeaux
day 4 - Bordeaux and San Sebastin
Join a Local Expert for a guided tour of France's best 18th-century architecture. The facades of the quaysides, the Grand Thtre, Triangle d'Or and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces all contributed to Bordeaux earning inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Next, continue to picturesque San Sebastin where you will have the chance to dine with the locals in the evening. In small groups, wander through the Old Town for a progressive dinner, as you enjoy the gastronomic Basque tradition of pintxos. Similar to tapas, enjoy a variety of snack-sized treats to make your meal and be sure to try some of the local Txakoli wine.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Bordeaux, Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation:Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
day 5 - On to Madrid Relaxed Start
Continue this European Grandeur tour through the mountains and gorges of the north and emerge from the tunnel in the Sierra de Guadarrama onto the plateau of New Castile and Spain's elegant capital of Madrid. In the evening, why not see the city lit up it all its glory, with a drive along the grand avenues and past the spectacular fountains?
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid
Accommodation:Barceló Torre de Madrid
day 6 - Madrid Relaxed Start
Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert, as they guide you through the most historic neighbourhoods in the Spanish capital. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter to discover the origins of the city. Visit the Reina Sofia Museum with an art historian to see Picasso's Guernica.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Madrid
Accommodation:Barceló Torre de Madrid
day 7 - Madrid and Beautiful Barcelona
Cross the Castilian plain, past Zaragoza, and continue to the vibrant port of Barcelona. In the evening, why not try delicious local Catalan cuisine and as night descends, view the city from the heights of Montjuic, with lights sparkling below from the mountains to sea.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Madrid, Barcelona
Accommodation:Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Torre Melina Gran Meliá, Barcelona
day 8 - Barcelona, City of Gaudi
Join your Local Expert for a view of the Gothic Quarter and the cathedral. Travel by the Ramblas and along the Passeig de Grcia, adorned with some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to see Gaudis extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Famlia.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Barcelona
Accommodation:Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Torre Melina Gran Meliá, Barcelona
day 9 - Journey to the French Riviera
Journey around the Mediterranean Sea to the elegant French Riviera. Arrive in Nice and glory in the unforgettable moment you see the Bay of Angels. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais and take in the atmosphere of the Cte d'Azur of one of Europe's popular, cosmopolitan playgrounds.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Barcelona, Nice
Accommodation:Apollinaire, Nice
day 10 - On the shores of Nice and Monaco
Wake up ready to rub shoulders with the jet set on the glamorous Cte dAzur, a stretch of coastline long favoured by artists, aristocrats and film stars. Enjoy a drive along part of Monacos famous Grand Prix circuit, where the roar of Formula 1 cars has echoed through the principality since 1929. With Insight Choice, take your pick; step inside the Oceanographic Museum, founded by Prince Albert I in 1910 and home to over 6,000 marine species, or visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and see the 19th-century Monaco Cathedral, final resting place of Princess Grace. The remainder of the day is yours to soak up the sun-drenched elegance of the French Riviera.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Nice, Monaco City, Nice
Accommodation:Apollinaire, Nice
day 11 - Pisa and Florence
Cross into Italy and follow the arc of the Italian Riviera before arriving in Pisa. In the Square of Miracles, stop to see the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa with a Local Expert, from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Also see the splendid 11th-century cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble. Continue through Tuscany to the captivating city of Florence.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Nice, Pisa, Florence
day 12 - Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start
Walk with your Local Expert to the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghibertis Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. The next stop is Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and David along the front of the Palazzo Vecchi, this afternoon there's free time to shop or perhaps continue exploring.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence
Accommodation:Villa Neroli, Florence
day 13 - The Eternal City of Rome
Relax and enjoy the grand landscapes of the Chianti hills and Umbria, before passing the Apennine Mountains to arrive at the Eternal City, filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. In the evening, enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Florence, Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 14 - Exploring Papal Rome
A Local Expert introduces the grandeur of the city, starting with the Vatican State, the richest community in the world. Visit the Vatican Museums, full of priceless treasures collected by the Popes. Once inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Next door, visit St. Peters Basilica to admire Michelangelo's emotive 'Pieta' and see Bernini's intricately carved Papal Altar. The afternoon is yours to shop in the trendy boutiques or relax at a sidewalk cafe before our exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 15 - Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start
Enjoy Rome at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional experience to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Alternatively, spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso, the Via Nazionale or the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Radisson Blu GHR, Rome
day 16 - Autostrada del Sole to Venice
Journey through peaceful Tuscan landscapes, to descend past Bologna into the fertile Valley of the River Po.Arrive at the glorious city of Venice by boat and savour a cocktail at sunset whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. Admire the Doges Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre, before taking a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where St. Marks Basilica exudes the citys former wealth and power.
Depart Venice by water taxi and continue your journey to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. A Local Expert shows you Preeren square with the Triple bridge, baroque Franciscan Church and the lively banks of Ljubljanica river. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the tranquil shores of Lake Bled? Ride in atraditional wooden 'pletna' across the turquoise glacial waters towards the tiny island that rises in the middle.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice, Ljubljana
Accommodation:Exe Lev Ljubljana
day 19 - Ljubljana to Vienna
Follow the Drava River to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor. Continue past Graz through Styria's forested mountains and on to Vienna.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Ljubljana, Maribor, Vienna
Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
day 20 - Vienna and the Habsburgs Relaxed Start
In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schnbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built alongside the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capitals architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Visit a traditional Viennese cafe to enjoy local specialities of coffee and Sachertorte or visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Vienna
Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
day 21 - Salzburg and onto Innsbruck
Pass the impressive Benedictine monastery of Melk before reaching the enchanting city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'. A Local Expert will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, including the fountains and statues where the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene was filmed. Cross Residence Square with its fountain, where Maria sings 'I Have Confidence' and see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozarts birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Perhaps join an excursion to the famous Eagle's Nest? Continue to the mountain ringed Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Accommodation:AC, Innsbruck
day 22 - Liechtenstein to Lucerne Relaxed Start
Journey past flower-filled meadows and picturesque chalet-style villages to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Spend some time in its tiny capital, Vaduz, then cross into Switzerland and through glorious mountains to lakeside Lucerne. On arrival, visit Lucerne's proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Tonight, enjoy a fine selection of restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne
Accommodation:Astoria Lucerne
day 23 - Lucerne and Mt Stanserhorn
In the morning, explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. Take in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.Upon return to Lucerne, take some time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit church. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for fine watches and delectable chocolates.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lucerne, Stanserhorn, Lucerne
Accommodation:Astoria Lucerne
day 24 - Legends along the Rhine
Enjoy travelling through Germany and follow the Rhine Valley north to Knigswinter.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Lucerne, Konigswinter
Accommodation:Maritim, Königswinter
day 25 - The Canals of Amsterdam
Delight in a private estate visit and savour a glass of local wine as you explore one of the Rhinelands historic castlesa cultural landmark along the Middle Rhine. Continue on to Amsterdam, where the city is best experienced from the water. This evening, step aboard a cruise to admire the UNESCO-listed canal district as you glide past elegant 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses that are enduring symbols of Amsterdams Golden Age. Celebrate your journey with fellow travellers over dinner served on board, passing beneath graceful bridges and alongside illuminated gables and churches. Let the shimmering city lights bring your adventure to a memorable close.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Konigswinter, Amsterdam
Accommodation:Apollo, Amsterdam
day 26 - Return to London
In the morning, travel to Brussels for your high-speed Eurostar train journey. On arrival, you are transferred to the Insight Vacations London hotel where your trip ends.
