7 Days European Highlights - Amsterdam to Paris

Day 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 drinks.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: Mercure City

Day 2 | Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland

Journey through Germany where you’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. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the familyowned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: IntercityHotel Heidelberg

Day 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, you’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 in Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. Admire the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Max Chocolatier's boutique to learn about why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Enjoy a gift of swiss chocolate to nibble on while you explore Lucerne.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

You will be offered one of the following two Optional Experiences depending on availability: Swiss Dinner Party in Old Lucerne - Tonight, you'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue and a drink in a typical local restaurant. Its riverside location in the heart of old Lucerne will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu.

Adult: 109.00 CHF

Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner - Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasty Swiss meal, including the famous Swiss cheese fondue, in a typical restaurant. While enjoying dinner, you can also join in a lively folklore show which includes yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing. Two drinks are also included.

Adult: 116.00 CHF

Day 4 | Explore Lucerne

Soak up the lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the bravery of the Swiss Guards who died protecting the French Royals in 1792. 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 facades lining the city's streets.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise - Ascend by cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus’ summit, where you’ll have time to explore, admire the views and breathe the pure air. Then, descend by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cruise.

Note: from mid-November to mid-May the ascent will be by a series of cable cars.

Adult: 127.00 CHF

* On certain departures this optional experience may be operated in reverse.

Swiss Countryside & Carriages - A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a local homestead where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.

Adult: 81.00 CHF

* Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day 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 consider joining an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Novotel Paris Belleville

Day 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, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Novotel Paris Belleville

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Versailles Palace and Gardens - Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler, but loathed by the French commoners, which lead to the French Revolution. Step inside the opulent world of Versailles and our Local Specialist will take you through the palace’s Hall of Mirrors and State apartments. Then, enjoy free time to wander the symmetrical, tree-lined gardens.

* The Optional Experience is subject to availability

Adult: 85.00 EUR

* This optional is subject to availability.

Montparnasse and Napoleon's Tomb - Take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and all of the city’s iconic monuments. We’ll also visit the Dôme des Invalides with our Local Specialist to see Napoleon’s final resting place.

Adult: 61.00 EUR

Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons - Discover the heart of Paris with a cruise along the Seine. Take in the city’s most iconic sights, from the Eiffel Tower to the Grand Palais from a scenic vantage point. Then, sit back and relax as you drive through the enchanting streets of the City of Love, uncovering even more of its timeless landmarks.

Adult: 50.00 EUR

Day 7 | Farewell Paris

After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travellers and Travel Director.

Meals: Breakfast