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Overview
Highlights
- Free days to explore Paris, Lucerne, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany
- See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
- Locally guided tours in Rome, Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin
- Taste champagne in France and cruise the canals in Amsterdam
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Travel Themes
Destinations
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- England
- Great Britain
- Austria
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Berlin
- France
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Hungary
- Budapest
- Slovakia
- Croatia
- Italy
- Slovenia
- Czech Republic
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Innsbruck
- Lucerne
- Pisa
- Florence
- Venice
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Prague
- Bratislava
- Vienna
- Vatican City
- Rome
- Siena
- Dresden
- London
- Heidelberg
- Zagreb
- Bruges
Activities
Trip includes
- 21 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 21 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Explore London’s top sights with your tour leader
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional British Pub
- Head out on a driving tour of Paris
- Champagne Tasting in Reims
- Spend free time in Luxembourg City
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg
- Overnight in Heidelberg, capital of the Romantic road
- See the world’s largest cuckoo clock in the Black Forest
- Visit the historic centre of Titisee
- Spend free time at the Rhine Falls
- Orientation walk of Lucerne city centre
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Enter and explore the famous Neuschwanstein castle
- Explore Innsbruck at your leisure
- Taste traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena
- Visit Siena; home of the famous Palio horse race
- See how Florentine leather is crafted
- Visit Florence; Italy’s famous Renaissance city
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Walking tour of Rome with a local guide
- Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Visit Ljubljana; Slovenia’s capital city
- Discover Zagreb; capital city of Croatia
- Drive along and see the best-loved sights in Budapest
- Visit Bratislava; Slovakia’s capital city
- Go on a walking tour of Vienna, Austria's capital
- Stop in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg
- Prague walking tour
- Explore the historic streets of Dresden
- Guided driving tour of Berlin, capital of Germany
- Cruise Amsterdam's canals
- Visit Bruges with free time to explore
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Welcome to London! Meet your tour leader this morning and head out for your first experience of London on a city tour! London is a bustling city full of historic relics, incredible art, royal landmarks and modern architecture. Enjoy an included lunch at a traditional ...
Departing London, cross the English Channel and travel to 'The City of Lights and Love' - Paris! Your experienced tour leader will introduce you to all the key Parisian sites on a relaxing driving tour of the city. Keep an eye out for iconic landmarks such as the Eiff...
Enjoy a full free day to explore the French capital! The Seine River is the backbone of Paris and flows through the heart of the city. Enjoy a cruise along the Seine when you join the Paris+ optional! This excursion includes all things French! Enjoy a macaron tasting,...
This morning depart Paris and make a stop in the Champagne region. Here, enjoy a tasting of one of France’s most famous and highly prized exports - champagne! Then, the journey continues on to Luxembourg, where there will be free time to explore the capital of one of ...
This morning head into Germany’s Schwarzwald (Black Forest), home of delicious Black Forest gâteau, cuckoo clocks and Hansel and Gretel! Stop in the town of Triberg and snap a picture of the world’s largest cuckoo clock! Then, explore the spa town of Titisee on the sh...
Today is a free day to enjoy the Lucerne region. Renowned as one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, Lucerne is a place you'll definitely want to have your camera ready to photograph! All the ingredients for the quintessentially picturesque Swiss experience are he...
Get ready for four countries in one day! Depart Switzerland for today’s first stop: the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, the sixth smallest nation in the world. Stopping in the capital Vaduz, take time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. Then it’s time to vis...
It’s time to head south into Italy! As one of the most visited destinations in the world, Italy serves up centuries of incredible history, rich culture and, of course, fantastic food! En route to Siena, the tour will stop in Modena. While here, enjoy a tasting of bals...
Today, explore two unmissable highlights of Tuscany: Florence and Pisa! Upon arrival in Florence, step into the world of Italian leather crafting and visit a local leather factory and shop. Learn more about famous handmade Florentine leather products before taking an ...
More Italian adventures await today! It’s time to travel to Rome, Italy’s historic capital city. This European metropolis buzzes with activity, tradition, passion, and an energy of its own. Join a local Roman tour guide for a walking tour of the city. Look forward to ...
Rome boasts ancient ruins, historical landmarks, religious buildings and a buzz like no other, and today is a full free day to explore the city! Why not take a tour of the Colosseum or the Roman Forum? Travel back in time to when gladiators, chariots and lions dominat...
Leaving the churches and basilicas behind, today the journey continues to Venice, the famous “floating city”! Get ready to tick off Venice’s bucket list-worthy sights including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. The afternoon is free to spend as you wish. Join th...
Travel towards Zagreb in Croatia today. Along the way enjoy a visit to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s picture-perfect capital city. Often thought of as a hidden gem of Europe, Slovenia’s castles, stunning architecture and natural beauty mean it packs a punch more powerful than...
Today, the tour will cross into Hungary and head for the capital, Budapest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it straddles the historic Danube River and boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites - and the city’s natural geothermal springs are a hi...
Depart Budapest and travel to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava! Surrounded by mountains, vineyards, ski runs and wilderness, Bratislava is a charming city. Enjoy an orientation tour and see if you can spot Bratislava’s castle in the distance. Next up is Vienna. Arriv...
Enjoy a free day to explore Vienna! Awash with imperial splendour, Vienna was once the centre of the powerful Habsburg monarchy, which dominated central Europe from the 16th-18th centuries. Join today’s incredible optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, including a v...
Today, the tour travels to the Czech Republic! Prague is a beautiful city, boasting elaborate baroque, gothic, art nouveau and cubist architecture, and rewarding those who explore it with quirky bars, cobbled lanes and secluded courtyards. Known for its brilliant beer...
Today’s first destination is the German city of Dresden. Virtually rebuilt from the ground up after bombing attacks in WW2 destroyed the city centre, Dresden is immaculate and stylish. Choose to try some of the local German food, such as Bratwurst, and have a wander a...
Enjoy a free day to further explore the history of the German capital. The Berlin Wall stands as a sombre reminder of the controls imposed on Berlin during and after WW2, however, the bright street art that adorns it today seems to give it a peaceful purpose. Berlin a...
This morning, say auf wiedersehen to Germany as the tour continues onwards to The Netherlands, where the landscapes change to windmills and waterways as the coach approaches the vibrant city of Amsterdam. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable introductio...
Experience the delights of Amsterdam today! There are numerous museums and art galleries to choose from - why not visit Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh Museum, take a bicycle tour or simply wander the streets and canals? For a fantastic Dutch experience, join the Dut...
After the Amsterdam adventure, there is one more stop before travelling back to the UK. The Belgian city of Bruges is small but picturesque, with breathtaking architecture and a wonderful atmosphere. Described as the ‘Venice of the North’, enjoy free time in the city ...
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- 21 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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