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Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour
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Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

By Rick Steves
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visits to a pair of the world's most significant medieval Gothic churches
  • Enjoy guided neighborhood walks through the city's historic heart
  • See the world's greatest collection of Impressionist art - almost next door - at the Orsay Museum
  • Enjoy a farewell feast together, sharing travel memories

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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My Way: Europe in 14 Days Tour
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My Way: Europe in 14 Days Tour

By Rick Steves
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and exquisite Sainte-Chapelle
  • See the brilliantly lit Eiffel Tower and enjoy a twilight ride to the top
  • Explore Paris, one of the world's most thrilling cities!
  • You will have great time in the Berner Oberland's magnificent Lauterbrunnen Valley, flanked by towering
  • Experience rolling hills of beautiful Burgundy and climb the high into the heart of the Swiss Alps

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days Tour
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Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days Tour

By Rick Steves
preferred
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience walking tour across the Medieval Castle
  • Discover London where you will learn all about England's oldest and most notorious castle
  • Visit to the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Visit to the magnificent Louvre Museum
  • Explore Cinque Terre

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour
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Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour

By Rick Steves
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Germany's greatest Rococo-style church, the Wieskirche
  • Visit the Doge's Palace or the Titian- and Tintoretto-packed Accademia art gallery
  • Visit the famous Hôtel Dieu medieval hospital
  • Enjoy driving into French Burgundy for a look at small-town France.

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of Europe in 14 Days Tour
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Best of Europe in 14 Days Tour

By Rick Steves
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the art treasures of Paris, followed by a hearty taste of Burgundy, a hike in the majestic Swiss Alps
  • Enjoy festive Bavaria, the romantic canals of Venice, Renaissance Florence and a countryside stay in Tuscany

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of Eastern France in 14 Days
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Best of Eastern France in 14 Days

By Rick Steves
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the walking tour to Reims' historic city center, where we'll learn about the design and history of its glorious Gothic cathedral
  • Explore the enchanting town of Colmar.
  • Visit Albert Schweitzer's hometown village of Kaysersberg and find the perfect winery to sample some local varieties
  • Enjoy the wonders of the French Alps

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Western Europe Delights
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Western Europe Delights

By Expat Explore
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise the Rhine River in Germany and the canals of Amsterdam
  • Enjoy a free days to explore Paris, the Swiss Alps and London
  • Visit Burgundy in the French countryside
  • Explore Bruges, a medieval Belgian city

Themes

Cultural, River Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Hilariously bad support from outsourced call centers. They flat out bs you making up answers. They did not actually book all the hotels stated in the tour so there were some last minute changes that were very disruptive. The bus was missing luggage liners in the shelf above the seats so stuff was falling out while driving and I was hit by a heavy laptop bag."

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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)
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Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
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River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Paris, Rudesheim

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting
  • Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill); sail through the Moselle Valley
  • Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; classical concert
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine
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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

By Avalon Waterways
none
Group Tour
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Geneva, Grindelwald, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Innsbruck, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zermatt, Zurich

Highlights

  • Welcome to Switzerland
  • Zürich orientation tour; stop in Biel/Bienne, explore the historical center; Stop in lakeside Neuchâtel
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Reformation Park
  • See the Rhône vineyards in Évian-Les-Bains; visit the castle in Gruyères; visit the famous Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc
  • Orientation tour in Gstaad; free time in Interlaken; travel to Grindelwald
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)
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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
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River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Guided walk in Tournus; onboard cheese tasting
  • Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Culinary tour
  • Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound)
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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways
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River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
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Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris, Vienne

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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Kg

Feb 2020

Provided byRick Steves

This was my first Rick Steves Tour. The hotel was comfortable . . I was underwhelmed.

First, I’m an experienced traveler. I found the group tours to be sluggish and slow and larger than I like, about 25 people. One woman disappeared, not bothering to...

Tour:  Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

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MontvaleTom

Jul 2016

Provided byRick Steves

Great Tour of Paris

My family and I took the seven day Paris tour run by Rick Steves and had a great time. Excellent guide and perfect mix of scheduled events and free time. The special...

Tour:  Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

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Bev H

Oct 2015

Provided byRick Steves

Excellent!

We went on the My Way Best of Euope 14 day tour last month. Excellent tour. So much to see!!! We loved it!! I would highly recommend it if you are an independent tra...

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Victoria

Sep 2017

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Lesson learned: Never travel through EF College Break Again.

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Travelsphere never let us down. Over the past 15 or so years we have travelled with them 8 or 9 times, on short breaks to Paris and Germany, and longer ones to Canad...

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