About the trip
If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have much time, this European tour is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France and see London, Brussels, , Innsbruck, Venice, Lucerne, Dijon, and Paris. After spending some time in London, you’ll travel to Brussels on the Eurostar train, the easiest way to connect the two European cities. You will then carry on by tour coach through Germany to medieval Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its fascinating character. Relax and take in the wonderful views of castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns on the included scenic cruise along the Rhine River. Take a boat ride in Venice along the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark’s Square, allowing you to admire some of the palazzos and maze of streets. While in Venice, take the opportunity to watch glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries. Some other must-sees on this iconic Europe tour are romantic Verona, the Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet; Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s finest cities, situated on the shores of breathtaking Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Last, but not least, visit Paris, capital of France and one of the most celebrated cities on the old Continent. Here, your tour guide will show you some of the most famous sights in Paris—including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower—on the city sightseeing tour. In a short time, this affordable European tour offers it all—historic sights, big cities, quaint towns, and scenic beauty. It’s a marvelous vacation!
Meals
Accommodation
Novotel London West
2 nights in London
Moxy Brussels City Center
1 nights in Brussels
NH Frankfurt Niederrad
1 nights in Frankfurt
Hotel Bon Alpina
1 nights in Innsbruck
Hotel Poppi
1 nights in Venice
ibis Luzern Kriens
1 nights in Lucerne
Hotel Campanile Dijon - Congrès - Clémenceau
1 nights in Dijon
ibis Styles Paris Meteor Avenue d'Italie
1 nights in Paris
Included in the price
London
- Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi; Eurostar train London-Brussels; Rhine Cruise; canal transfer boat in Venice
- Headsets throughout the tour except London.
London
- Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi; Eurostar train London-Brussels; Rhine Cruise; canal transfer boat in Venice
- Headsets throughout the tour except London.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In London, England
Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2: London
A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. (B)
Day 3: London–brussels, Belgium
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital. Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 km (B)
Day 4: Brussels–rhine Cruise, Germany–frankfurt Area
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight. Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km (B,D)
Day 5: Frankfurt Area–rothenburg–innsbruck Area, Austria
Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area for an overnight. Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 km (B,D)
Day 6: Innsbruck Area–brenner Pass–venice Area, Italy
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing workshop, experience this ancient Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (B,D)
Day 7: Venice Area–verona–lucerne Area, Switzerland
Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (B)
Day 8: Lucerne Area–dijon, France
The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn and then journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)
Day 9: Dijon–paris
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km (B)
Day 10: Paris
Au revoir. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
