European Experience (Start Paris)

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Get ready to dive into Europe’s irresistible charm on this 12-day tour from Paris to Amsterdam! You’ll tick off those bucket-list moments, from the snow-capped Swiss Alps to the romance of Italy’s architectural feats in Venice. Marvel at Austria’s breathtaking beauty, soak up the stunning Rhine Valley and end in Amsterdam, the city of canals and creativity.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Get ready to dive into Europe’s irresistible charm on this 12-day tour from Paris to Amsterdam! You’ll tick off those bucket-list moments, from the snow-capped Swiss Alps to the romance of Italy’s architectural feats in Venice. Marvel at Austria’s breathtaking beauty, soak up the stunning Rhine Valley and end in Amsterdam, the city of canals and creativity.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityParis
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
    • City orientation tours
    • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • Ferry from Calais to Dover
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Paris

Arrive in Paris, a capital that doesn’t hold back and doesn’t expect you to either. Take a walk through its grand past, dynamic present and exciting future, from the maze of streets that once nurtured great artists in Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening.

Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing and Free Time

Audrey Hepburn described it best when she said: 'Paris is always a good idea.' We’re sure you’ll agree. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering...

Day 3: Paris - Lucerne Region

Journey through the idyllic French countryside before arriving in Lake Lucerne. You’ll want to put the 'heart' of Switzerland in your pocket and take its history, culture and epic landscapes with you.

SwissEver Zug

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Lucerne orientation and free time

Turn the page to a land of fairy-tale landscapes and medieval history. You have a full day to see the sights and explore Lucerne, starting with a morning orientation including the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church. No visit to Lucerne is complete without a visit to ...

Day 5: Lucerne - Florence

Your journey heads south to the city of Florence - home to various masterpieces of Renaissance architecture and outstanding fine arts. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers tonight as you prepare to soak up the beauty of the city, surrounded by Tuscan hills, that has remained unchanged throughout the centuries.

The Gate

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Florence – Rome

Enjoy your day in Florence before heading to Rome. Admire the city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo. There’s time to explore Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower or shop for the bespoke Italian leather goods and fine gold jewelery for which Flore...

Day 7: Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

You could spend a lifetime exploring Rome and just scratch the surface, but with your Local Guide on hand you’ll dive right into the city’s heart and soul. Head to Vatican City to watch the pigeons and people tread on holy ground. The rest of your day is free to explo...

Day 8: Rome – Venice

Journey on to Venice, which bewitches in all her Byzantine glory, softening even the hardest of hearts with her opulence. Highlights include a cruise on a private launch to St. Mark’s Square and views of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace. The talen...

Day 9: Venice – Munich

Say ciao to Italy’s charm as you journey through the stunning Dolomite mountains, crossing into Austria’s picture-perfect Alpine landscapes. Watch the changing scenery of peaks and valleys as you head north to Munich, Bavaria’s buzzing capital, where rich traditions meet a lively modern vibe.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Munich - Rhineland

Kick off your morning in Munich with a view of the iconic Glockenspiel in Marienplatz and the historic Hofbräuhaus. Later, journey to the Rhineland, a region brimming with culture and scenic charm, ready to captivate you with its timeless beauty.

Achat Reilingen Walldorf

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Reilingen - Cologne - Amsterdam

Suitably inspired by its spires, you’ll board a lazy river cruise down the Rhine past terraced vineyards and fairy-tale castles. Your experience of a lifetime ends in the free-thinking capital of the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's gezelligheid as you soa...

Day 12: Rhineland - Cologne - Amsterdam

Suitably inspired by its spires, you’ll board a lazy river cruise down the Rhine past terraced vineyards and fairy-tale castles. Your experience of a lifetime ends in the free-thinking capital of the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's gezelligheid as you soa...

Day 13: Depart Amsterdam

Say farewell to your Travel Director and traveling companions at the end of an amazing holiday.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,813
Price per day$216
Last Updated: 12/20/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
Double Room (Shared)
Single Room
Availability
21 Mar 2025
03 Apr 2025
$2,813
$3,463
28 Mar 2025
10 Apr 2025
$3,125
$3,775
04 Apr 2025
17 Apr 2025
$2,835
$3,485
11 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025
$3,150
$3,820
18 Apr 2025
01 May 2025
$3,150
$3,800
25 Apr 2025
08 May 2025
$2,903
$3,743
09 May 2025
22 May 2025
$2,903
$3,573
16 May 2025
29 May 2025
$3,225
$3,905
18 May 2025
31 May 2025
$3,225
$3,905
23 May 2025
05 Jun 2025
$2,903
$3,573

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Dec 2024

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Kevin Foley

Dec 2024

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They were great and I rested well in each. The breakfasts were also good.

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Ma Fui Chia

Dec 2024

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Quick and fast to experience Britain and UK in 8 days.

The tour director and the driver have done an excellent job. We knew the tour durations is short and has to cover 4 countries in UK. Some excursions/dinner are a bit...

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Accommodation

  • Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme
  • SwissEver Zug
  • The Gate
  • Raganelli, Ergife Palace
  • Campanile Venice Mestre
  • Achat Reilingen Walldorf
  • Ibis Schiphol
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Meals Included
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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