Name: Great European End Amsterdam
Brand: Trafalgar
SKU: EGREMFN17
Price: 7375 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.6 (48111 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

ExploreParis, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Vienna and Prague with a Local Specialist
DiscoverBordeaux, Biarritz, Pamplona, French Riviera, Monaco, Pisa, Venice, Bratislava, Munich, Lucerne, Heidelberg and Amsterdam
Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, a glassblowing factory in Venice and Vaduz - the capital of Liechtenstein
ViewChâteau Amboise, the ancient sites of Rome, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Opera House and Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle
Seethe Somme Battlefields in France, the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley and Cologne Cathedral
Scenic Cruisealong the Rhine River and through Amsterdam's canals
Explore London,Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Vienna and Prague with a Local Specialist
Connect with Locals
Stays with Stories
Dive into Culture
Connect with Locals
Stays with Stories
Dive into Culture

What's this trip about?

Buckle up for an unforgettable Great European tour, filled with local flavours, the scents of France and artistry of Gaudí and Michelangelo in Spain and Italy. Discover Bordeaux's rich culinary heritage, learn about la Belle Époque in Biarritz, and count the 100 spires of Prague.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max

Age rangeOperator does not provide

Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)

Start CityLondon

End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

Activities

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to London

A warm welcome to London. The sights and sounds of a city that embraces old and new are yours to explore today. Wander along the Thames, see the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus or relax in one of the Royal Parks.

Day 2: Discover the Sights of London

Join a Local Specialist today to see the city's iconic sights. Spend the rest of the day at leisure shopping on Carnaby Street, exploring centuries of royal heritage at the Tower of London or visiting one of the city's captivating museums.

Day 3: Cross the English Channel to Paris

Leaving the bright city lights of London behind us, we cross the English Channel by ferry from Dover to Calais, travelling across the World War I battlefields where so many brave souls lost their lives. We catch a glimpse of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge before ...

Day 4: Explore Paris’s Sights

Join a Local Specialist for a drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and view the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Perhaps pay a visit to the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, stroll along the Seine admiring the exquisite work of street artists or consider attending one of the city's famous colourful cabaret shows.

Day 5: Journey to Amboise and Bordeaux

Journey through France's Loire Valley stopping to see the royal château at Amboise, where King François I hosted Leonardo da Vinci. Continue south through one of France's most renowned wine regions, arriving in Bordeaux, celebrated for its centuries-old trading herita...

Day 6: Admire Elegant Biarritz and on to Pamplona

This morning, we delve into the heady days of la Belle Époque in the glitzy seaside resort of Biarritz, an elegant retreat for aristocrats for centuries. We continue to Pamplona, most famous for its annual Running of the Bulls Festival. Here we'll Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience sharing stories with new friends.

Day 7: Onwards to Madrid

Head to the heart of Spain and its lofty capital, Madrid. Upon arrival, Dive Into Culture and enjoy an included visit to the Prado Museum and admire the incredible works of Rubens, Goya and El Greco. Spend the afternoon joining a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tou...

Day 8: Discover Magical Madrid

This morning, perhaps take to the waters of Retiro Park, visit the Mercado de San Miguel to indulge in the delicious flavours of Spain, or join an Optional Experience to the imperial city of Toledo. Enjoy free time this afternoon in the city that King Charles III sought to 'beautify' so that it could justifiably claim its place as one of Europe's most gracious capitals.

Day 9: Off to Barcelona

Driving towards Catalonia and the shores of the Mediterranean, we pass Guadalajara and the Gorges of Jalón and Aragón en route to vibrant Barcelona, where we will spend the next two nights delving into the intoxicating charm of this cultural and artistic powerhouse.

Day 10: Uncover Colourful Barcelona

Join a Local Specialist today and delight in the whimsical world of Gaudí, whose characteristic Art Nouveau architecture is dotted throughout the city. See his unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia, before spending the rest of the day embracing the energy of Barce...

Day 11: Journey Along the French Riviera

From the rugged Costa Brava to the stylish shores of the French Riviera, we travel through the South of France, stopping to Dive Into Culture during a guided visit to Fragonard Perfumery where we'll learn how fragrances are crafted. Later, we arrive in the glamorous French Riviera, home to the famous Cannes Film Festival.

Day 12: Enjoy French Riviera Your Way

Tread in the footsteps of showbiz royalty, savouring a full day at leisure in the French Riviera. Admire the irresistible backdrop of the Mediterranean and Estérel Hills or consider joining an Optional Experience to the medieval hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, renowned for its museums and galleries.

Day 13: Explore Monaco and Pisa on the way to Florence

Travel along the sophisticated Cote d'Azur to the Principality of Monaco, where you'll see the Royal Palace and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Cross into Italy and pass Genoa, the birthplace of Columbus, before arriving in Pisa to admire its Leaning Tower and Baptistery, the largest in Italy. This evening we arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence.

Day 14: Discover Florence

Join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour of one of the cultural capitals of the world. Enjoy views of the marble Duomo, the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Visit Piazza della Signoria, once the political hub of the city,...

Day 15: All Roads Lead to Rome

Italy's ‘Eternal City' beckons and we head south to Rome stopping in Passignano Sul Trasimeno to admire its beautifully preserved centre tucked within a circuit of medieval walls. Arriving in Rome you'll have an evening to explore the city your way. You could choose t...

Day 16: Uncover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

Join a Local Specialist to delve into the centre of Christianity - the Vatican City. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, then cross the Tiber for views of the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once home to exhilarating chariot races. The rest of the day is yours to explore...

Day 17: Onwards to Venice

We journey across the Tuscan countryside bound for Venice. The city's canals and bridges beckon, but not before we Connect With Locals at lunch amidst the olive groves and vineyards of Tuscany for a Be My Guest experience that will linger long after you've left. Arriv...

Day 18: Cruise the Canals of Venice

Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassmaking. Glide through the city's bustling canals by private launch, arriving at St. Mark's Square, the gateway to Venice. See St. Mark's Basilica, the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. ...

Day 19: On the Road to Vienna

A scenic drive from Italy to Austria takes us through the Carnic Alps to the imperial capital of Vienna where we'll spend the next two nights exploring a city famous for its musical heritage and elegance. On arrival, transfer to your Stays With Stories accommodation, ...

Day 20: Explore Vibrant Vienna

Join your Local Specialist this morning to explore the sights, including views of the famous Opera House, Stadtpark, Parliament, Imperial Boulevards and Hofburg Palace, once home to the powerful Habsburg Dynasty. Spend the rest of the day delving into Vienna's cosy co...

Day 21: Journey to Prague

Leave the song of Vienna behind, bound for Prague, the Golden City of a Hundred Spires. Traversing the lush landscapes of Slovakia, we arrive in the capital, Bratislava, with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. There's time for an orientation with ...

Day 22: Discover Prague’s Sights

Join your Local Specialist this morning to explore the jewels of Prague's Castle District and Old Town. You'll stroll around the Old Town Square and see the 15th-century Astronomical Clock with its mesmerising Walk of the Apostles. Spend your afternoon exploring Pragu...

Day 23: Off to Munich

adventures. First stop today however is the UNESCO-listed town of Regensburg with its beautifully preserved medieval centre. Spend some time getting lost in centuries of history, perhaps sampling some of the local Regensburger Wurst. Then it's time to continue to the ...

Day 24: Uncover Liechtenstein and Lucerne

We leave Germany for Switzerland, stopping in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. We continue to Lucerne, our home for the next two nights.

Day 25: Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures

Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI in the French Revolution and see the famous mournful Lion Monument. Walk along the wooden Chapel Bridge and marvel at its decorative ceilings. Then spend the rest of the day admiring the colourful façades of the Old Town or join an Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks.

Day 26: Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland

View the ruins of Heidelberg Castle perched above the Neckar River and board a relaxing cruise down the mighty Rhine from St. Goar to Boppard – fantasy castles and hillside vineyards line your scenic journey. This evening, we stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - Bellevue hotel, located close to the Rhine River.

Day 27: Onwards to Cologne and Amsterdam

Admire the tall twin Gothic spires of the Cologne Cathedral this morning, before crossing into the Netherlands and on to Amsterdam where we spend the next two nights. Sit under the leafy canopy at Leidseplein indulging in Dutch beer and kroketten, hire a bike and hit the city's tree-lined streets or bask in the warm glow and gezelligheid of one of the city's renowned bruin cafés.

Day 28: Explore Amsterdam

Enjoy an orientation of Amsterdam and spend the rest of the day exploring the city on foot, by bike or tram. Consider delving into the tragic story of Anne Frank, admire the works of Van Gogh or people-watch in Vondelpark. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with you...

Day 29: Farewell Amsterdam

After breakfast, it's time to say a fond farewell to your fellow travellers and Travel Director as you return home with wonderful memories. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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