European Highlights End Paris
7 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, St. Goar, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Alsace, Burgundy Wine Region, Paris, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Latin Quarter, Palace of Versailles
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WHILN26
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Europe with the "European Highlights End Paris" tour. Begin your adventure in Amsterdam, where you'll enjoy a scenic canal cruise. Travel through Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley, explore the enchanting Black Forest, and witness the majestic Rhine Falls. In Switzerland, discover Lucerne's charming streets and indulge in an ethical chocolate experience. As you journey into France, admire the vineyards of Burgundy before arriving in the iconic city of Paris. Here, you'll explore the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a blend of guided tours and free time, with opportunities for unique cultural experiences, including a "Be My Guest" dinner in a German vineyard. With expert guidance, comfortable accommodations, and a luxury coach, this tour offers a seamless and enriching European experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Mercure City
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the colorful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers 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: Rhine Valley, St. Goar, Heidelberg
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.
Day 3: Journey through the Black Forest to Lucerne Dive Into Culture
Location: Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Lake Lucerne
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, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
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: Alsace, Burgundy Wine Region, 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, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Latin Quarter, Palace of Versailles
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 travelers and Travel Director.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.
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Cherry-picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.
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Porterage and Restaurant Gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.
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Hotel Tips, Charges, and Local Taxes
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered.
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Must-see Sightseeing and Surprise Extras
Enjoy must-see sightseeing and surprise extras during the tour.
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Audio Headsets
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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Luxury Air-conditioned Coach
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and Free Time
Optional experiences and free time are part of the tour.
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Scenic Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
Enjoy a scenic canal cruise in Amsterdam.
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Cruise in the Rhineland
Board a cruise past terraced vineyards, historic towns, and medieval castles in the Rhineland.
What's Not Included
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Meals Not Specified
Meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Parisian Cabaret and the Palace of Versailles are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses are not covered in the tour.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, offering a comfortable and seamless journey across Europe, with scenic cruises and optional rail journeys enhancing your travel experience.
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels, including Mercure City in Amsterdam, Leonardo in the Rhine Valley, Astoria in Lucerne, and Renaissance La Défense in Paris, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your European journey.
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
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest where you can witness the craft of clock making. Additionally, there is an ethical chocolate experience at Max Chocolatiers boutique in Lucerne, where you learn about sustainable and fair trade chocolate.
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What is the 'Be My Guest' experience on this tour?
The 'Be My Guest' experience involves enjoying German hospitality with an exclusive dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, where you will connect with locals over dinner.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and there are also alternative transportation options such as rail journeys.
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Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional experiences available, such as ascending the surrounding mountains in Lucerne for panoramic views and visiting a Parisian Cabaret or the Palace of Versailles in Paris.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. Specifically, there are 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners included.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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