European Highlights End Paris

European Highlights End Paris

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European Highlights End Paris

7 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

WHILZM19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2095 $1877 Operator discount: -$219

NB: Prices correct on 08-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Europe with the "European Highlights End Paris" tour, exploring the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France. Begin your adventure in Amsterdam with a scenic canal cruise, then traverse Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley and the enchanting Black Forest. Discover the charm of Lucerne, Switzerland, with its iconic Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, and indulge in an ethical chocolate experience. As you journey through the Burgundy Wine Region, savor the flavors of France before arriving in the romantic city of Paris. Here, marvel at the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy luxury travel in an air-conditioned coach, stay in cherry-picked hotels, and relish local hospitality with a "Be My Guest" dinner. This tour promises unforgettable experiences and the perfect blend of cultural exploration and relaxation.

Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam and enjoy a scenic canal cruise.

  • Discover the enchanting Black Forest and visit a cuckoo clock factory.

  • Marvel at the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, in Schaffhausen.

  • Visit the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in the picturesque city of Lucerne.

  • Experience the scenic beauty of the Burgundy Wine Region in France.

  • Delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

  • Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Rhine River, passing terraced vineyards and medieval castles.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation: Mercure City

Accommodation Name: Mercure City

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to the colourful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and drinks.

Day 2: Enjoy A Scenic Cruise In The Rhineland Connect With Locals

Location: Heidelberg

Accommodation: Leonardo

Accommodation Name: Leonardo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey through Germany's Rhine Valley, boarding a cruise past terraced vineyards, historic towns and medieval castles to St. Goar. The old university town of Heidelberg is our next stop, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and view of the ruined red sandstone castle that towers above the city. Then we head to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently owned by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.We venture to our hotel in Heidelberg.

Day 3: Journey Through The Black Forest To Lucerne Dive Into Culture

Location: Lucerne

Accommodation: Astoria

Accommodation Name: Astoria

Meals Included: Breakfast

Delve into a world of legends and fairy-tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, we’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the fine craft of cuckoo clock making, before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. We cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights.

Day 4: Explore Lucerne

Location: Lucerne

Accommodation Name: Astoria

Meals Included: Breakfast

Soak up the lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards in 1792 and spend your afternoon shopping in the Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates. Consider an Optional Experience ascending the surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views, wander along the tranquil lake shore or stroll around the city admiring the decorative signposts and ornate façades lining the city's streets.

Day 5: Off Through The Burgundy Wine Region To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation Name: Renaissance La Défense

Meals Included: Breakfast

See the changing landscape as you travel into France through Alsace and cross the Maginot Line. Admire the scenic Burgundy Wine Region, famous for its delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, before arriving in Paris. Indulge in a free evening to explore the grand boulevards of the French capital. Experience the pageantry of Paris first-hand and opt for an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.

Day 6: Explore Magical Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation Name: Renaissance La Défense

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist today and delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. This evening, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.

Day 7: Farewell Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travellers and Travel Director.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

    Travel is provided by a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International airfare is not included in the tour package.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

  • Black Forest: Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides luxury air-conditioned coach transportation with Wi-Fi in most countries, and there may be alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour package.

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest, a scenic canal cruise in Amsterdam, and a Be My Guest dinner experience at a family-owned vineyard in Germany.

  • Is there any special focus on sustainable tourism during the tour?

    Yes, in Lucerne, you will visit 'Max Chocolatiers boutique' for an ethical chocolate experience, supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.

  • What are some of the key sightseeing highlights of the tour?

    The tour includes exploring Paris, discovering Amsterdam and Lucerne, visiting the Rhine Falls, viewing the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and seeing the Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

  • What optional experiences are available during the tour?

    Optional experiences include ascending the mountains surrounding Lucerne for panoramic views and visiting the Palace of Versailles in Paris.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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09-Nov-2021

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