7 days European Highlights 6nt - EHIG
7 Day Europe Tour from Amsterdam to Paris
Short on time, but want a jam-packed adventure filled with European Highlights? Cruise down the Rhine River and catch your breath as you see the Eiffel Tower in Paris. You'll return home with more than Swiss chocolate in your luggage.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Amsterdam | Welcome to the colourful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and welcome drinks. Arrival Transfer Depart the airport at 09:00, 11:30, 14:30 Accommodation - Mercure Amsterdam City Included Meals - Dinner |
| 2 | Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland | Journey through Germany where we’ll board a river cruise to St. Goar then head to the old university town of Heidelberg, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and views of the ruined red sandstone castle. Then we had to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck Accommodation - Mercure Hotel Mannheim Am Friedensplatz Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 3 | Journey through the Black Forest to Lucerne | 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. Cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Max Chocolatiers boutique, join a member of the team to learn about why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Enjoy a gift of Swiss chocolate to nibble on. Later, arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights. Accommodation - Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 4 | Explore Lucerne | Soak up the relaxed 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. Accommodation - Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 5 | Off through the Burgundy Wine Region to Paris | 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. Accommodation - Pullman La Défense Paris Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 6 | Explore Magical Paris | 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 we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director. Accommodation - Pullman La Défense Paris Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 7 | Farewell Paris | After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travelers and Travel Director. Departure Transfer Arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport at 08:00 Included Meals - Breakfast |