Tour Description

Experience the best Europe has to offer. Cruise along the quaint canals in Amsterdam, and travel from Austria, across the Dolomites into Italy. Join a local home dinner in Rome where your host serves up delicious regional dishes. Enjoy fast-track access to the Vatican museums and view Michaelangelo's famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Then voyage through the Chianti Hills of Florence and the cobbled streets of lakeside Lucerne with a final stop in the city of lights, Paris.

Priced From:

$ 9250pp ^*

From: 2026-04-19

To: 2026-10-24

Start Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

End Location: Paris, France

Trip Type: European Discovery

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Amsterdam

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Manor Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam, enjoy a day of leisure. Join your Travel Director for dinner. Mingle and get to know your fellow travellers as you cruise along some of the many quaint, tree-lined canals, to explore the heart of the Old City, before enjoying a pleasant evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant.

The Rhine Valley and Heidelberg

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: ATLANTIC Heidelberg

Take a scenic drive through the Rhine Valley to see quaint villages, hilltop castles and hear the legend of the Lorelei Rock. Follow the Neckar River to Heidelberg and visit Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert.

Mountain-ringed Innsbruck

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: AC, Innsbruck

Skirt the northern Black Forest and head towards the rolling Bavarian Alps. Stop beneath the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein, rumoured to have inspired Walt Disney's iconic castle. Once over the Austrian border, continue to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. See the architectural jewels of the city, including the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof and the 14th-century houses of the Old Town.

Across the Dolomites to Venice

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

Continue your journey across the Italian border and through the peaks and valleys of the Dolomites, passing alpine villages, forested slopes and hillside vineyards. Descend into the Veneto region, known for its crisp white wines, where you’ll stop at a local family-run winery to explore the art of spumante production. Learn how these refined sparkling wines are crafted, then enjoy a tasting. Later, arrive in the romantic city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. This evening, come together with your Travel Director and travelling companions for dinner.

The Magic of La Serenissima Relaxed Start

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where the city's former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Mark's Basilica. Admire the Doge's Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. With the rest of the day free, why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialities and wine?

The Eternal City of Rome

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

Head into the Apennine Mountains and venture through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria. Follow the course of the Tiber to the Eternal City of Rome. Italian culture is deeply rooted in hospitality with food, friends and family being central to everyday life. For dinner, enjoy local Roman hospitality at its best.

Papal and Imperial Rome

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome

Join a Local Expert for a tour of the priceless art housed in the Vatican Museums and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Then visit St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Cross the River Tiber to see the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum.

The Chianti Hills to Florence

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence

Drive to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. A Local Expert will accompany you to the Duomo where the Gates of Paradise adorn the baptistery. Continue to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city, lined with fountains and statues it acts as a virtual open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. A leisurely afternoon gives you time to shop for quality goods, like gold and leather, which Florence is famous for. Alternatively, there is the option to visit the Accademia Gallery with an art historian to see Michelangelo's famed masterpiece, 'David.' In the evening, savour an authentic meal at a local trattoria in the heart of Florence.

Lake Maggiore Relaxed Start

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Simplon, Baveno

Travel past Milan, the capital of Lombardy, as you journey north to the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favourite retreat of the rich and famous where Alpine scenery combines with luxuriant subtropical vegetation. Relax and enjoy an afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake. Perhaps choose to take a cruise to the lovely Isola Bella for a guided tour of the incredible palace and stunning Botanical Gardens? Later, the choice is yours for your Dine-Around Evening. Enjoy your preferred dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience.

The Alps and on to Lucerne Relaxed Start

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

In the morning, enjoy your last moments among the charming Italian Lake District before your travels continue across the Swiss border. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels take you up 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. Continue to lakeside Lucerne where the afternoon is at your leisure. You may choose to enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne with its dramatic vistas.

Lakeside Lucerne Relaxed Start

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne

The emotive Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff, is a memorial dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution, which is a source of great pride to the people of Lucerne. See this beautiful work before strolling across the Chapel Bridge to see the ornate Jesuit Church. With the day free, there is plenty of time for shopping for delectable chocolate and glamorous Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town. Perhaps venture into the countryside for a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride and meet the local farmers?

Sights and delights of Paris

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris

Journey through the rural French countryside of Alsace and Burgundy regions, famous for their vineyards and wines, to arrive in the vibrant City of Light. During your time in Paris, see the impressive Eiffel Tower, discover the banks of the Seine with its many romantic bridges, see the obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. With the evening free, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the lively atmosphere of this glittering city. Why not visit one of the world-famous cabaret shows?

The Food and Flavours of Paris

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris

Today you can enjoy an Insight Choice. Choose to explore community life in the picturesque Montorgueil district. Alternatively, join an avid food lover as you head into areas where Parisians go about their daily lives to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole. Delight in French cuisine and delicious wine.

Au Revoir Paris

Day 14

Duration: 1

Bid farewell to your travelling companions as your journey comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-19

End Date: 2026-05-02

twin

Child Price: 8600

Adult Price: 9690

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9690

triple

Child Price: 8540

Adult Price: 9630

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 12720

Start Date: 2026-05-10

End Date: 2026-05-23

twin

Child Price: 9700

Adult Price: 10790

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10790

triple

Child Price: 9640

Adult Price: 10730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14450

Start Date: 2026-05-24

End Date: 2026-06-06

twin

Child Price: 9700

Adult Price: 10790

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10790

triple

Child Price: 9640

Adult Price: 10730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14350

Start Date: 2026-06-07

End Date: 2026-06-20

twin

Child Price: 8900

Adult Price: 9990

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9990

triple

Child Price: 8840

Adult Price: 9930

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 13290

Start Date: 2026-07-05

End Date: 2026-07-18

twin

Child Price: 8675

Adult Price: 9765

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9765

triple

Child Price: 8615

Adult Price: 9705

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 12845

Start Date: 2026-07-26

End Date: 2026-08-08

twin

Child Price: 8220

Adult Price: 9310

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9310

triple

Child Price: 8160

Adult Price: 9250

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11940

Start Date: 2026-08-09

End Date: 2026-08-22

twin

Child Price: 8220

Adult Price: 9310

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9310

triple

Child Price: 8160

Adult Price: 9250

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11940

Start Date: 2026-09-06

End Date: 2026-09-19

twin

Child Price: 9650

Adult Price: 10740

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10740

triple

Child Price: 9590

Adult Price: 10680

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14000

Start Date: 2026-10-24

End Date: 2026-11-06

twin

Child Price: 8350

Adult Price: 9440

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9440

triple

Child Price: 8290

Adult Price: 9380

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 12250

Highlights of Europe – Start Amsterdam, End Paris, Classic Group, Summer

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices