Grand Western-Central Europe Epic: Capital Tracks & Alpine Wonders - Group Tour

Paris(4N) → Lucerne(2N) → Venice(1N) → Florence(1N) → Genoa(1N) → Avignon(1N) → Luxembourg(1N) → Frankfurt(1N) → Amsterdam(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Paris
  • Arrive at Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly International Airport.
  • Meet your driver in the baggage claim area for a complimentary transfer to your hotel.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city center or dining out.
  • Take a scenic drive along the famous Champs-Élysées to the Place de la Concorde.
  • See the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
  • Visit L'Hôtel National des Invalides.
  • Travel through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles.
  • Return to Paris for an optional evening cruise along the River Seine.
  • Start the day with a visit to the Louvre Museum to witness masterpieces such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
  • Spend the afternoon shopping along Boulevard Haussmann.
  • In the evening, choose to experience a world-famous cabaret show at either the Lido or the Moulin Rouge.
  • Depart for Switzerland, passing through Basel, located at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
  • Arrive in Lucerne.
  • Take a walk past famous landmarks, including the Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower.
  • Head south into Italy to explore the fashion capital of Milan.
  • View the following attractions in Milan:
    • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    • La Scala
    • Sforza Castle
    • Duomo
  • Continue to romantic Verona to visit:
    • Roman Arena
    • Juliet's balcony
  • Head to Venice for the night.
  • Explore Venice's San Marco Square
  • Visit the Basilica di San Marco
  • See the Bridge of Sighs
  • Witness a live demonstration by Murano glassblowers
  • Enjoy an optional romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal
  • Travel to Rome
  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
  • Options to join a Sistine Chapel fresco tour
  • Explore Rome's iconic landmarks, including:
    • The Colosseum
    • The Arch of Constantine
    • The Pantheon
    • The Trevi Fountain
    • The Spanish Steps
  • Drive to Florence
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Visit a local leather workshop.
  • View the Ponte Vecchio and Giotto's Bell Tower.
  • Stop at Pisa's Square of Miracles to admire the iconic Leaning Tower.
  • Arrive in Genoa.
  • Drive along the stunning Mediterranean coastline to Monaco.
  • Visit the Prince's Palace and Saint Nicholas Cathedral.
  • Tour the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Grasse.
  • Sample local cuisine in Nice.
  • See the Film Festival Palace in Cannes.
  • Check into your hotel near Avignon.
  • Relax and enjoy the rustic charm of the French countryside.
  • Journey north back to Paris.
  • Venture into the rolling Champagne countryside to visit the historic city of Reims.
  • Continue to Luxembourg, the world's only remaining grand duchy, to see the Adolphe Bridge and the Alzette River Valley.
  • Explore Germany's oldest city, Trier, including:
    • Karl Marx Haus
    • Porta Nigra
  • Drive to Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers.
  • Optional summer river cruise.
  • Stop in Ruedesheim before arriving in Frankfurt.
  • In Frankfurt, visit:
    • Romerberg
    • Die Zeil shopping street
  • Drive to Bonn to visit the Beethoven House.
  • Head to Cologne to see the iconic Cologne Cathedral.
  • Stroll along Schildergasse street.
  • Cross into Holland.
  • Tour Dam Square's Royal Palace and National Monument
  • Opt for a glass-topped canal cruise
  • Visit the Coster Diamond Factory
  • Spend the afternoon in Zaanse Schans observing:
    • Windmills
    • Wooden clog making
    • A cheese farm
  • Optional evening Red Light District tour
  • Enjoy breakfast before your scheduled airport drop-off service.
  • Transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight back home.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • 14 Nights accommodation in highly rated, central 3-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast (coffee or tea, juice, and bread) at all properties.
  • Ground transportation for the complete circuit in a premium, air-conditioned motor coach.
  • Complimentary airport pick-up on Day 1 (Paris CDG/Orly) and drop-off on Day 15 (Amsterdam Schiphol).
  • Services of a professional, multilingual tour guide throughout the itinerary.
  • Guided city orientation tours of Paris, Lucerne, Milan, Verona, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Monaco, Luxembourg, Trier, Frankfurt, Bonn, Cologne, and Amsterdam.
  • Louvre Museum general admission ticket.
  • Fragonard Perfume Factory guided tour experience.
  • Karl Marx Haus museum entrance.
  • Coster Diamond Factory cutting demonstration, Zaanse Schans shoe workshop, and cheese farm entry.
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
  • Schengen Visa submission and documentation assistance.
  • International flights to Paris and returning from Amsterdam.
  • Schengen Visa sticker processing fees.
  • Local city occupancy taxes (payable directly at hotel check-in).
  • Lunches, dinners, and any beverages or snacks not listed in the itinerary.
  • Optional upgraded experiences: Seine River cruise, Lido/Moulin Rouge cabaret, Venice gondola ride, Sistine Chapel tour, Colosseum internal guided tour, and Rhine summer cruise.
  • Personal expenses like laundry, driver/guide tips, and shopping.

Experience a 15-day journey through the heart of Europe, visiting iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes.

  • 30+ Days Prior to Departure: Hotel blocks and ground touring costs are subject to standard refundable timelines; coach seat blocks and specialized group museum allocations are non-refundable and non-changeable once issued.
  • 15-29 Days Prior to Departure: 50% cancellation fee applies to all remaining refundable elements of the package.
  • 0-14 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Non-Refundable.

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Grand Western-Central Europe Epic: Capital Tracks & Alpine Wonders - Group Tour

Paris(4N) → Lucerne(2N) → Venice(1N) → Florence(1N) → Genoa(1N) → Avignon(1N) → Luxembourg(1N) → Frankfurt(1N) → Amsterdam(1N)

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 2,414

$ 3,035

20% off

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