European Discovery | Start Amsterdam | Winter | Season 2024/2025

What's Included

• Accommodations

  Stay in a mix of hotels and hostels in various cities throughout the tour, including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie.

• Meals

  Enjoy included meals across different locations, ensuring a taste of local cuisine.

• Transportation

  Travel comfortably between cities and attractions in a modern, air-conditioned coach.

• Guided Tours

  Benefit from guided walking tours in major cities like Florence, Rome, and Paris, offering insights into their rich history and culture.

• Special Experiences

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

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

• 4 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.
• 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.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
• Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• 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 comfortably between cities and attractions in a modern, air-conditioned coach.

Accommodation

Stay in a mix of hotels and hostels in various cities throughout the tour, including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie.