Tour Description

See Paris icons such as the Champs-Élysées, taste pintxos in San Sebastián and watch Venetian glassblowers shape molten glass by hand. This grand European tour travels from Parisian avenues and Bordeaux’s celebrated wine country to Gaudí’s extraordinary La Sagrada Família in Barcelona. Along the French Riviera, follow Nice’s Promenade des Anglais and see Monaco’s harbour lined with luxury yachts. In Vienna, palaces and grand boulevards trace the legacy of Austria’s Habsburg dynasty.

Priced From:

$ 17215pp ^*

From: 2027-04-17

To: 2027-09-25

Start Location: Paris, France

End Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trip Type: European Discovery

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Paris

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris

Welcome to Paris, enjoy time at leisure to settle into your hotel. During your time here you will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a fabulous welcome dinner at a local brasserie.

Paris, the City of Light

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris

Your Travel Director will introduce you to Paris with an orientation, taking in the Arc de Triomphe, the tree-lined Champs-Élysées and the grand Place de la Concorde. The afternoon is yours to explore – perhaps linger over a cafe crème at a pavement bistro, browse the boutiques of the Marais or stroll through the Tuileries Gardens towards the Louvre’s glass pyramid. Art lovers may wish to step inside to admire masterpieces from the Mona Lisa to the Winged Victory of Samothrace, while others might cross the Seine to the literary heart of the Left Bank. As evening falls, there’s the opportunity to join an Optional Experience at one of Paris’ celebrated cabarets, combining dazzling costumes, live music and a sumptuous dinner.

Onto Bordeaux

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Gare St. Jean, Bordeaux

Head southwards towards Châteaux Country. Take a scenic drive along the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is known as the Jardins de France for the beautifully maintained gardens created on vast estates as outdoor living areas. Visit the majestic Chenonceau Castle, an elegant French château spanning the River Cher. Continue on to the bustling in-land port of Bordeaux with its unique 18th-century character.

Bordeaux Your Way

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Novotel Gare St. Jean, Bordeaux

You’ll join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through Bordeaux, where pale 18th-century façades line the quays and the Grand Theatre stands at the heart of the Triangle d’Or. Continue to the Esplanade des Quinconces and learn why much of the city is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the rest of the day exploring Bordeaux at your own pace or join an Optional Experience to Saint-Émilion. Travel through the vineyards to a Bordelaise château for a tour of the cellars and a tasting of local wines. You’ll also visit Saint-Émilion and its UNESCO-listed monolithic church, carved directly into the limestone.

Bordeaux to San Sebastián

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián

Leave Bordeaux behind and travel south to San Sebastián, where you’ll have the chance to dine across the city’s Old Town. In small groups, move between local bars for a progressive dinner of pintxos, choosing from snack-sized dishes served at the counter. You may also want to try a glass of Txakoli, the lightly sparkling wine produced in the Basque Country.

San Sebastián Your Way

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián

You have a full day to explore San Sebastián at your own pace, whether you spend it beside the bay, among the Old Town’s pintxos bars or simply enjoying time in the city. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience across the border into Basque France with a Local Specialist. Visit Biarritz, long known for its grand hotels and spa culture, then continue to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Here, visit the church where Louis XIV married the Spanish princess Maria Theresa in 1660.

Pamplona and on to Barcelona

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona

Leave San Sebastián and travel along the western Pyrenees to Pamplona, the historic capital of Navarre. Explore Plaza del Castillo and step inside Cafe Iruña, where tiled floors, ornate mirrors and dark wood recall the 1920s and Ernest Hemingway’s visits to the city. Continue past Zaragoza and across the plains of Aragón, stopping for lunch along the way before arriving in Barcelona in the late afternoon.

Barcelona, City of Gaudi

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona

Join your Local Expert for a view of the Gothic Quarter and the cathedral. Travel by the Ramblas and along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to see Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.

Journey to the French Riviera

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona

Journey around the Mediterranean Sea to the elegant French Riviera. Arrive in Nice and glory in the unforgettable moment you see the Bay of Angels. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais and take in the atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur of one of Europe's popular, cosmopolitan playgrounds.

On the shores of Nice and Monaco

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Apollinaire, Nice, Radisson Blu, Nice

Wake up ready to rub shoulders with the jet set on the glamorous Côte d’Azur, a stretch of coastline long favoured by artists, aristocrats and film stars. Enjoy a drive along part of Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit, where the roar of Formula 1 cars has echoed through the principality since 1929. With Insight Choice, take your pick; step inside the Oceanographic Museum, founded by Prince Albert I in 1910 and home to over 6,000 marine species, or visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and see the 19th-century Monaco Cathedral, final resting place of Princess Grace. The remainder of the day is yours to soak up the sun-drenched elegance of the French Riviera. Tonight, gather for a Farm-to-Table dining experience that brings the flavours of the Riviera to life.

Pisa and Florence

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Columbus Urban Resort

Cross into Italy and follow the arc of the Italian Riviera before arriving in Pisa. In the Square of Miracles, stop to see the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa with a Local Expert, from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Also see the splendid 11th-century cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble. Continue through Tuscany to the captivating city of Florence.

Renaissance Florence

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Columbus Urban Resort

Walk with your Local Expert to the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. The next stop is Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and David along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio, this afternoon there's free time to shop or perhaps continue exploring.

The Eternal City of Rome

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

Relax and enjoy the grand landscapes of the Chianti hills and Umbria, before passing the Apennine Mountains to arrive at the Eternal City, filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. In the evening, enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant.

Exploring Papal Rome

Day 14

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

A Local Expert introduces you to Vatican City, the world’s smallest country and home to the Holy See. Explore the Vatican Museums, filled with treasures collected by the Popes. In the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco, then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to view the Pietà and Bernini’s ornate Papal Altar. This afternoon is free for you to explore — shop in nearby boutiques or relax at a cafe in one of Rome’s vibrant piazzas. On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums may be restricted. You'll still enjoy the atmosphere of St. Peter's Square during your visit to the Vatican City, and if tickets are unavailable to the Vatican Museums, you'll instead explore the Capitoline Museums, home to iconic Roman art and archaeology.

Rome at Leisure

Day 15

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

Enjoy Rome at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional experience to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Alternatively, spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso, the Via Nazionale or the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps.

Autostrada del Sole to Venice

Day 16

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

Journey through peaceful Tuscan landscapes, to descend past Bologna into the fertile Valley of the River Po. Arrive at the glorious city of Venice by boat and savour a cocktail at sunset whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

The Magic of La Serenissima

Day 17

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

Wake up ready to embrace this awe-inspiring city. Admire the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Join a visit to a traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop, where you’ll see how beautiful, handcrafted glass is made by expert artisans, preserving centuries-old skills. Later, take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where the Basilica exudes the city’s former wealth and power.

Venice to elegant Ljubljana

Day 18

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Exe Lev Ljubljana

Depart Venice by water taxi and continue your journey to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. A Local Expert shows you Prešeren square with the Triple bridge, baroque Franciscan Church and the lively banks of Ljubljanica river. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the tranquil shores of Lake Bled? Ride in a traditional wooden 'pletna' across the turquoise glacial waters towards the tiny island that rises in the middle.

Ljubljana to Vienna

Day 19

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park

Follow the Drava River to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor. Continue past Graz through Styria's forested mountains and on to Vienna.

Vienna and the Habsburgs

Day 20

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park

In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built alongside the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Visit a traditional Viennese cafe to enjoy local specialities of coffee and Sachertorte or visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna.

Salzburg and onto Innsbruck

Day 21

Duration: 1

Accommodation: AC, Innsbruck

Pass the impressive Benedictine monastery of Melk before reaching the enchanting city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'. A Local Expert will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, including the fountains and statues where the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene was filmed. Cross Residence Square with its fountain, where Maria sings 'I Have Confidence' and see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart’s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Perhaps join an excursion to the famous Eagle's Nest? Continue to the mountain ringed Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.

Liechtenstein to Lucerne

Day 22

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

Journey past flower-filled meadows and picturesque chalet-style villages to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Spend some time in its tiny capital, Vaduz, then cross into Switzerland and through glorious mountains to lakeside Lucerne. On arrival, visit Lucerne's proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Tonight, enjoy a fine selection of restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.

Lucerne and Mt Stanserhorn

Day 23

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

In the morning, explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. Take in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.Upon return to Lucerne, take some time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit church. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for fine watches and delectable chocolates.

Legends along the Rhine

Day 24

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Maritim, Königswinter

Step aboard a scenic Rhine cruise and glide past riverside villages as you sip local wine. You’ll have unmatched views of the region’s vineyards, draped across terraced hills and punctuated by historic stone castles. Spend the rest of the day meandering through the Rhine Valley as you head north to Königswinter.

The Canals of Amsterdam

Day 25

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam

Continue your journey through Germany to Amsterdam, where the city is best experienced from the water. This evening, step aboard a cruise to admire the UNESCO-listed canal district as you glide past elegant 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses, enduring symbols of Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Celebrate your journey with fellow travellers over dinner served on board, passing beneath graceful bridges and alongside illuminated gables and churches. Let the shimmering city lights bring your adventure to a memorable close.

Depart Amsterdam

Day 26

Duration: 1

After breakfast, transfers arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.

Dates & prices

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End Date: 2027-05-26

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Adult Price: 20895

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