Best of European Capitals
Best of European Capitals
Best of European Capitals
18 Days Starting in Paris, France and ending in Prague, Czech Republic
Visiting: Paris, Rouen, London, Colchester, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Innsbruck, Vienna, Budapest
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 35
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Boat/Cruise Excursion, Rail Excursion, Sightseeing
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe with the "Best of European Capitals" tour. This 17-night adventure takes you through seven captivating countries, including France, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Begin in Paris, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise. Travel to London to witness the grandeur of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Discover Amsterdam's charming canals and Berlin's poignant Holocaust Memorial. Experience the historic beauty of Prague Castle and the opulence of Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace. With comfortable accommodations, daily buffet breakfasts, and guided city tours, this tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, history, and cultural experiences.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris Arrival
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
On arrival at Paris International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check in. You can enjoy your free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area, which have all the information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. You can choose from one of the many restaurants offering different types of cuisine and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Overnight in Paris
Day 2: Paris (B/-/-)
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, we will delve into France's fascinating history with a visit to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, celebrated for its exquisite gardens (admission not included). Returning to Paris, well explore the enchanting Montmartre district, where a cable car ride (included) will transport us to this lively bohemian neighborhood, renowned for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To take in the splendor of Paris, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour led by a local guide, highlighting the citys grand avenues and iconic landmarks. Later, we will return to the hotel. In the evening, an optional variety show is available for those interested.Overnight in Paris
Day 3: Paris - Rouen (B/-/-)
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our day in the heart of Paris with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower, where youll have the opportunity to ascend to the second floor of this world-famous iron landmark (tickets included). Following this, well unwind with a serene boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon will be yours to explore the city at your own pace. At approximately 4:00 p.m., well leave Paris and journey to Normandy, arriving in the historic city of Rouen. Here, youll have free time to stroll through its charming medieval center, featuring Roman-era roots, captivating architecture, and an impressive Gothic cathedral, the perfect fusion of history and culture.Overnight in RouenNote: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are excessively long, the visit may be rescheduled to a different time or moved to Sunday for your convenience.
Day 4: Rouen - Canterbury - London (B/-/-)
Location: Rouen
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, we will enjoy a stroll through the heart of Rouen. Afterward, well set off for northern France and cross the English Channel by ferry, arriving in Canterbury, the spiritual heart of England, celebrated for its picturesque historic center. From there, our journey continues to London, where youll have free time to explore the iconic Tower Bridge area, one of the citys most recognizable landmarks, before we proceed to the hotel.Overnight in London
Day 5: London (B/-/-)
Location: London
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, experience the vibrant culture and rich history of London on a panoramic tour led by a local guide, featuring iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace. If the timing is right, you may even catch the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. In the evening, well gather at a meeting point in Piccadilly to explore Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho—areas celebrated for their dynamic ambiance, theaters, and entertainment. Youll have a wide selection of restaurants to enjoy dinner before we head back to the hotel.Overnight in London
Day 6: London -Colchester - Hoek Van Holland (Ferry) (B/-/-)
Location: Colchester
Accommodation Name: onboard
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will go to the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world. At lunchtime, we transfer to Camden, a district famous for having one of the most varied and extravagant street markets in London where we can see relics from cultures all around the world. Enjoy some leisure time. At around 16.00 we will leave for Colchester, known as the most ancient city in England. We will then board the ferry in Harwich, taking a night voyage to the Netherlands.
Overnight onboard
Note: The ferry used has a limited number of cabins. Sometimes we might change the itinerary, leaving London at 15.00 and take the Channel Tunnel, and spend the night in Antwerp.
Day 7: Hoek Van Holland (Ferry) - Volendam - Amsterdam (B/-/-)
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today in the morning, we will reach the Netherlands (Hoek Van Holland), making a stop in Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. After this, we travel to Amsterdam where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings, and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values.
Overnight in Amsterdam
Day 8: Amsterdam - Hamelin – Berlin (B/-/-)
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, well leave Amsterdam and journey into Germany, with our first stop in the charming town of Hamelin. Famous for its association with the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the Pied Piper, Hamelin boasts quaint streets and delightful shops. Continuing our route, well pass through Marienborn, the historic former border that divided East and West Germany until reunification in 1990. Well arrive in Berlin later in the evening.Overnight in Berlin
Day 9: Berlin (B/-/-)
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, explore the vibrant culture of Berlin, Germanys remarkable capital, on a guided tour with a local expert. From the comfort of our coach, youll see highlights such as Museum Island, the Television Tower, the bustling shopping streets of the city center, the remnants of the old cathedral destroyed during World War II, the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Berlins expansive parks. Well pause to visit two poignant landmarks: the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, both offering deep insights into Germanys complex 20th-century history. The afternoon will be yours to discover Berlin at your own pace. In the early evening, well arrange a transfer to the vibrant Kantstrasse area.Overnight in Berlin
Day 10: Berlin - Dresden - Prague (B/-/-)
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, after breakfast, you will depart towards Dresden, a city which, due to its exceptional architectural and artistic heritage, has become one of the main tourist destinations in Germany. In your free time, you may choose to explore the citys striking silhouettes that belong to palaces, churches, and stately buildings. Later, you depart for the Czech Republics capital, Prague. With an approximate arrival by the end of the afternoon, you will be transferred to Old Town Square. This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. Its a marvelous place to acquaint yourself with Prague. You will find several restaurants offering cuisines from around the world along with local delicacies.Overnight in Prague
Day 11: Prague (B/-/-)
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will explore Prague, the Baroque gem of Europe, with a guided panoramic tour led by a local expert. The tour will take you to the citys most iconic landmarks, including a visit to Prague Castle (admission included). Afterward, enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Vltava River (included). In the afternoon, youll have free time to discover the city at your own pace.Overnight in Prague
Day 12: Prague - Munich - Innsbruck (B/-/-)
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will leave early and travel to Bavaria, arriving in Munich free time to stroll through the monumental center and have lunch at one of the famous traditional beer houses. In the afternoon, we will continue to Austria. Arriving at Innsbruck in the evening, we will have time for dinner in the Golden Roof area at the Old Town
Overnight in Innsbruck
Day 13: Innsbruck - Swarovski Crystal Museum – Kitzbuhel – Salzburg (B/-/D)
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, Today, well visit the Swarovski Museum (admission included), the famous home of crystals. Youll have the chance to explore its stunning gardens and discover the intricate process behind the creation of these beautiful crystal pieces. Afterward, enjoy some free time to wander through the historic center of Innsbruck. Our journey will then take us along picturesque mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a Tyrolean town renowned for its ski resort, where snow is almost guaranteed year-round. This town is also the venue for the legendary Hahnenkamm Race, one of the most exciting and prestigious alpine skiing events in the world. By the end of the day, well arrive in Salzburg.Overnight in Salzburg
Day 14: Salzburg – St Wolfgang – Traunsee Lake - Vienna (B/-/-)
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, we include a cable car ride in Stein Platte up to the high mountains in the alpine region, with snow 9 months a year and fantastic scenery. The great landscapes on the platform in the void and the exhibition of dinosaurs will leave us with unforgettable memories. We will continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains, and arriving in Salzburg. Our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this citys historic center, declared a World Heritage site. We make our way between lakes and mountains in the next stage. Our next stop is in ST. Wolfgang is a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria. We continue to Traunkirchen with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in Gmunden. After this we continued to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
Overnight in Vienna
Day 15: Vienna (B/-/-)
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast we will enjoy a panoramic tour of this remarkable city with a local guide. Well visit its grand avenues, stunning palaces, expansive parks, and lively city center. In the afternoon, youll have free time to explore independently. In the evening, well provide a transfer to the Grinzing district, a historic wine-growing village now in part of the city, famous for its traditional taverns. Youll have free time to enjoy dinner in this charming area.Overnight in Vienna
Day 16: Vienna - Budapest (B/-/-)
Location: Budapest
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, and three hours of travel, well arrive in Budapest, Hungarys vibrant capital. Our first stop will be the bustling Váci utca, where youll have free time to enjoy lunch. Next, well begin our exploration of the city with an included boat ride on the Danube River, offering stunning views of historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the other. Following the cruise, well take a panoramic tour of the beautiful \"Queen of the Danube.\" Afterward, youll have some free time to explore. In the evening, an optional Magyar show with dinner is available for those interested.Overnight in Budapest
Day 17: Budapest – Bratislava - Prague (B/-/-)
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, after breakfast, we will depart from Budapest early and head to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a picturesque city along the Danube with a lovely historic center. Youll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. Afterward, well continue our journey to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague by evening.Overnight in Prague
Day 18: Prague - (B/-/-)
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, make your own way to Prague International Airport for your return flight home.
What's Included
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17 Night accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at Superior hotels or similar
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Daily buffet breakfast
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1 Dinner Included in Salzburg
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Arrival airport transfer
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Service of bilingual English/Spanish-speaking local tour guide
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Transportation in AC deluxe motorcoach
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Sightseeing as per the itinerary
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Entrance fees to the following sites:
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2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Diamond Cutting Workshop in Amsterdam
What's Not Included
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Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Departure airport transfer
Departure airport transfer is not included.
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Items not mentioned as included
Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach, including a ferry ride from Calais to Dover and Harwich to Hoek Van Holland.
Accommodation
Enjoy 17 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach, including ferry rides from Calais to Dover and Harwich to Hoek Van Holland.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 17 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at superior hotels or similar.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes daily buffet breakfast and one dinner in Kitzbuhel.
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Is there an airport transfer service included?
Yes, an arrival airport transfer to your hotel is included. However, the departure airport transfer is not included.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes the service of a bilingual English/Spanish-speaking local tour guide.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to various attractions such as the 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris, Diamond Cutting Workshop in Amsterdam, Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Museum in Berlin, Prague Castle, and Swarovski Crystal Museum in Innsbruck are included.
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What kind of sightseeing activities are included?
The tour includes city tours in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, as well as boat trips along the Seine in Paris, Vltava in Prague, Traunsee Lake in Traunkirchen, and the Danube in Budapest.
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Are there any evening activities included in the tour?
Yes, evening transfers are included to popular areas such as Tower Bridge, Leicester/Soho area, Rembrandtplein, Old Town Square, Grinzing district, and Camden district.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Paris, France, and ends in Prague, Czech Republic.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include a panoramic tour of Paris, visiting famous landmarks in London, exploring Amsterdam's canals, reflecting at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, uncovering Prague's historic center, visiting BMW Welt in Munich, experiencing a boat ride in Traunsee lake, and embracing the grandeur of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Low Deposit
Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.