Highlights of Europe Tour with 11 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Amsterdam, Holland

Paris, France

Highlights

Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th century.

Heidelberg: Venture inside the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. See the massive Heideleberg Tun built into the cellar in 1591, visit the Apothecary Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley.

Heidelberg: Explore one of Germany's most enchanting cities during your orientation with your Travel Director.

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.

Venice: Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Venice, exploring its canals, lively squares, and historic landmarks. Discover the city’s unique charm as you navigate its maze of streets and take in iconic sights like St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Itinerary

Set off on the "Highlights of Europe" tour, a 14-day food-focused journey from Amsterdam to Paris, designed for families and seasoned explorers. Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, cross the majestic Dolomites, and dine with locals in Rome for an authentic taste of Italian hospitality. Enjoy fast-track access to the Vatican, savor the rolling hills of Florence’s Chianti region, and stroll the charming lakeside streets of Lucerne before reaching the City of Lights. This group trip includes comfortable hotels, seamless transport, and expertly curated meals. The USP? A delectable blend of Europe’s culinary, artistic, and scenic highlights, all thoughtfully woven into one unforgettable tour package.

Day 1Welcome to Amsterdam

Day 2The Rhine Valley and Heidelberg

Day 3Mountain-ringed Innsbruck

Day 4Across the Dolomites to Venice

Day 5The Magic of La Serenissima Relaxed Start

Day 6The Eternal City of Rome

Day 7Papal and Imperial Rome

Day 8The Chianti Hills to Florence

Day 9Lake Maggiore Relaxed Start

Day 10The Alps and on to Lucerne Relaxed Start

Day 11Lakeside Lucerne Relaxed Start

Day 12Sights and delights of Paris

Day 13The Food and Flavours of Paris

Day 14Au Revoir Paris

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Accommodation

The Manor Amsterdam HotelATLANTIC Heidelberg HotelAC, Innsbruck HotelEurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice HotelRoom 007 Select, Rome HotelNH Firenze, Florence HotelSimplon, Baveno HotelAstoria Lucerne HotelMarriott Rive Gauche, Paris 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.

Meals

Dinner (x6)Breakfast (x13)Amsterdam: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam for a delightful dinner, served with wine.Rome: Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.Florence: Experience local Florentine flavours while relaxing over dinner with wine.Paris: Rendezvous with your new-found friends at La Coupole for a rousing dinner with wine.

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 activitiesParis: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theatres, in this car-free, pedestrianised, neighbourhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blanc's spectacular jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir', the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc.Paris: Join a local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Conegliano: Discover the flavours of Veneto with a guided tasting at a local winery. Meet the winemakers and savour the region’s celebrated wines while learning about the traditions and craft behind each bottle.Baveno: Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience on your Dine-Around Evening.Paris: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theatres, in this car-free, pedestrianised, neighbourhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blanc's spectacular jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir', the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc.Paris: Join a local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.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.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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Customer Reviews

4.7

based on 11 reviews

AnonymousOn Oct 11, 2025

5.0 - Excellent

Fantastic trip our guide was the best full of knowledge and was so organised and made our trip very memorable i would highly recommend insight vacations

Brett M.On Sep 27, 2025

5.0 - Excellent

Tour guide was fabulous so organised everything went smoothly all tour and locations worked out perfectly

Nicholas L.On Sep 27, 2025

4.0 - Very Good

This itinerary is fast paced and covers a lot of ground. Many one night stays with days packed with tours and excursions. You’ll get to rest on the bus. You’ll travel through some of the most beautiful scenery you’ve ever seen and visit some amazing places. The only thing I would say is that I felt going all the way down to Rome wasn’t necessary. I would have rather spent and extra day in Florence and lake Maggiore

AnonymousOn Aug 9, 2025

4.0 - Very Good

Tour director was excellent, very knowledgable, helpful and friendly.

Nicole S.On Aug 9, 2025

5.0 - Excellent

It was well planned and executed from start to finish. Our guide was amazing! Our driver was amazing! We were treated to an incredible experience of sites and history in an authentic and inspiring way. I found myself captivated by the incredible sites and their historical significance every step of the way.

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