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The itinerary is fast and very informative with lots of options to do as little or as much as you want to. The optional experiences ate great value often including a meal
I would recommend doing as many as possible
Garry M. | Traveled in June
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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled.
(Even when we got lost)
The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative.
Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities.
Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.
1 week ago
26 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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.
Madrid: Explore Madrid’s Old Quarter with a Local Expert who outlines how the district developed from a small medieval citadel into the centre of Habsburg Madrid. You’ll see the compact street grid, market squares and civic buildings that shaped the early city, and trace how each layer of expansion created the foundations of the modern capital.
Barcelona: Explore 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: 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.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Ljubljana: Join a walking tour with a Local Expert, following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks. See Ljubljana Castle on its hilltop, City Hall on Mestni trg, the Baroque cathedral dedicated to St. Nicholas and Plečnik’s Triple Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica, setting out the main civic and religious centres of the city.
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.
Rhine Valley: Glide along one of Europe's most storied stretches of river, from Boppard to Sankt Goar, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock with a glass of local wine in hand.
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: 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.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Ljubljana: Join a walking tour with a Local Expert, following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks. See Ljubljana Castle on its hilltop, City Hall on Mestni trg, the Baroque cathedral dedicated to St. Nicholas and Plečnik’s Triple Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica, setting out the main civic and religious centres of the city.
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.
Rhine Valley: Glide along one of Europe's most storied stretches of river, from Boppard to Sankt Goar, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock with a glass of local wine in hand.
What's Included
Accommodation
Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris HotelNovotel Gare St Jean, Bordeaux HotelBarceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián HotelBarceló Torre de Madrid HotelHilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona HotelApollinaire, Nice HotelColumbus Urban Resort HotelGolden Tulip Rome Piram HotelEurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice HotelExe Lev Ljubljana HotelHilton Vienna Park 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.Nice: Savour a seasonal dinner inspired by the Côte d’Azur, showcasing ingredients sourced from the region and authentic niçoises specialities.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.
Others
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.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.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums and witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.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 the Capuchin Crypt, the historic burial place of the Habsburg dynasty.Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.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 15: Life on Land.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.Vienna: Visit the Capuchin Crypt, the historic burial place of the Habsburg dynasty.Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte.
What's Excluded
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This is a great way to see lots of Europe in 26 days. So much to see but did seem rushed. We had the best ever Tour Director, the coach was first class with so much room, accommodation was excellent. Lots of travelling but totally worth it.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
2.0 | Poor
The itinerary does not include all the major landmark attractions without having to pay extra for optional tours. Without optional tours, this Europe tour would only be a bus ride. The so-called included tours were not major land mark attractions, so we had no choice but to participate in all optional tours otherwise we would be just staying in our hotels.
Also, our tour director, Patsy, is a poor communicator as well as poor carer for her tour group. Her oral and written instructions were very poor, confusing and unclear. She posted activities days ahead of time which often required constant clarifications from people in the group and updates at the last minute, more often late at night where most people would have gone to bed, or in many occasions, her updates were after the fact, when an event had already taken place. On a number of occasions, she posted cultural and factual information about the place we were visiting after we had arrived rather than ahead of time. Why not give us this information before we arrive at the place as it would be helpful to know beforehand. For example, we had difficulty in claiming VAT back at the Swift border because, out of ignorance we opened one of the packages we bought, and the customer officer almost didn't approve our claim, had we known this we would not have done so. After this incident, she then warns the group about this rule on our last day back home. The fact came a bit too late.
Her speech and instructions were very unclear and confusing; she was definitely not catering for people whose English is not their first language. my wife had difficulty in understanding her and had ask her to slow down in her speech but she did not, even a number of people in the group also confirms that she spoke too fast and had to constantly confirming her instructions.
She also lacks caring for people in the group, as tour director, it was her job to ensure everyone stays and walk together, on many occasions she would just walk ahead of people without concerning if she had a full group following her. At least on one of occasion, she started doing head counts while the bus was driving out, too bad if someone was not on the bus!
On every optional tour where local guides were leading the group, she should have walked behind the group to ensure no one get left behind, but instead she was on her phone walking the same pace as the local guide, she cares less if anyone get left behind! In most cases, when she led the group, she just keeps walking without waiting for everyone to walk together. Had it been a busy season with a full tour group, I'm sure she would have loose some people! At one point we almost got lost getting back at the meeting point. This is the only tour where we as tourist had to look for our tour director rather than the tour director looking for us. On many occasions, the tours were rushing without any time for taking photos, we were lag behind because of snap shots and had to run to catch up with the group.
She indicates to the group to let her know if we need to adjust the temperature of the bus, we were sitting at the front of the bus and felt cold, so we let her know to turn off or turn down the air condition, her reply was to ask us move down the back of the bus, so much for accommodating for our comfort!! There were a number of people including myself ended up caught a cold from sitting at the front of bus, which spoils part of the tour!
This tour director was accustomed leading Contiki Tours and NOT suited for leading more mature senior groups. My advice is
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Garry M.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
The itinerary is fast and very informative with lots of options to do as little or as much as you want to. The optional experiences ate great value often including a meal
I would recommend doing as many as possible
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JamesVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Waugh - what a tour!
Waugh - what a tour!! Wonderful to explore Europe. Great accommodations. A well laid-out itinerary, and a perfect guide! Can only recommend.
Itinerary
See Paris icons like the Champs-Élysées, 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 1Welcome 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.
