European Grandeur Tour with 6 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

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English

Physical Rating

Easy

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Ends

Paris, France

London, England

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: With your Local Expert, drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture as you journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudí's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.

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.

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 1Welcome to Paris

Day 2Paris, the City of Light

Day 3Onto Bordeaux

Day 4Bordeaux and San Sebastin

Day 5On to Madrid Relaxed Start

Day 6Madrid Relaxed Start

Day 7Madrid and Beautiful Barcelona

Day 8Barcelona, City of Gaudi

Day 9Journey to the French Riviera

Day 10On the shores of Nice and Monaco

Day 11Pisa and Florence

Day 12Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start

Day 13The Eternal City of Rome

Day 14Exploring Papal Rome

Day 15Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start

Day 16Autostrada del Sole to Venice

Day 17The Magic of La Serenissima

Day 18Venice to elegant Ljubljana

Day 19Ljubljana to Vienna

Day 20Vienna and the Habsburgs Relaxed Start

Day 21Salzburg and onto Innsbruck

Day 22Liechtenstein to Lucerne Relaxed Start

Day 23Lucerne and Mt Stanserhorn

Day 24Legends along the Rhine

Day 25The Canals of Amsterdam

Day 26Return to London

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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 culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant.

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

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.

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