European Discovery | Start Amsterdam | Summer | Season 2025

What's Included

• Accommodations

  Comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, and more.

• Meals

  Enjoy a variety of meal options throughout your journey, including breakfasts and dinners at select locations.

• Transportation

  Travel in comfort with transportation provided throughout your tour, including ferry crossings and coach travel.

• Guided Tours

  Benefit from guided walking tours in iconic cities like Florence, and the option for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel.

• Special Experiences

  Experience unique moments such as wine tasting in Germany's Rhine Valley, a private canal boat ride in Venice, and a night-time tour of Paris including a visit to the Montparnasse Tower.

What's Not Included

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Some Meals

  Not all meals are covered.
  
  Please refer to the itinerary for specific meals included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Costs for optional activities are not included and must be paid separately.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Expenses for personal items, souvenirs, and tips are not included.
  
  

• Airport Transfers

  Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

FAQs

• London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
• London: How do I know when to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam? If you're travelling before March 2025, this trip spends 1 night in Amsterdam. You will have free time in the morning of day 2 until 12pm, during which time you can book activities. After this time, we will head off to the Rhine Valley.From March 2025, this trip will spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and you will have free time in the afternoon of day 2 from 12pm - 3pm, during which time you can book activities. Of course, you can book other times during this day, but it might mean you miss out on other included activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation!

Included Experience

• Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore.
• Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
• Sankt Goar: Take a scenic glide down the river, past fairytale castles, Baroque spires and timbered German houses.
• Lorelei: It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!
• Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we're driving along 'Romantische Straße' AKA Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
• Munich: This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
• Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
• Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with transportation provided throughout your tour, including ferry crossings and coach travel, ensuring a seamless journey across multiple European countries.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, and more throughout your journey.