Like the world’s most beloved tapestries hanging in Europe’s most famous museums, this 14-day tour of Europe intertwines stunning scenery, centuries-old culture, and the timeless stories of seven countries to present an unforgettable experience. From the canals of Amsterdam to the casinos of Monte Carlo, we’ve stitched together an exciting array of sights and scenes to truly capture the big picture of Europe. In addition to the stunning imagery of the castle-dotted Rhine Valley, the snow-dusted Swiss Alps, and the olive-clad Tuscan hills, you’ll be introduced to the artful subjects who help tell the tales of time—the woodcarvers of the Black Forest, the glassblowers of Venice, and the beer makers from Rhineland. A perfectly woven itinerary of fascinating cities, charming countryside, and creative cuisine, this multi-country tour threads together the most memorable sights and experiences of Europe.
TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
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August 26, 2023 | from $5,644 CAD (Compared to $6,019 CAD) | Per Person |
DAY | DATE | PLACE |
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1 | Sat Aug 26 | ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND |
2 | Sun Aug 27 | AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND |
3 | Mon Aug 28 | AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY–RHINELAND |
4 | Tue Aug 29 | RHINELAND–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE |
5 | Wed Aug 30 | LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA |
6 | Thu Aug 31 | INNSBRUCK–VENICE, ITALY |
7 | Fri Sep 1 | VENICE–ROME |
8 | Sat Sep 2 | ROME |
8 | Sun Sep 3 | ROME–FLORENCE |
9 | Mon Sep 4 | ROME–FLORENCE |
10 | Tue Sep 5 | FLORENCE–PISA–MONTE CARLO, MONACO |
11 | Wed Sep 6 | MONTE CARLO–NICE, FRANCE–LYON |
12 | Thu Sep 7 | LYON–PARIS |
13 | Fri Sep 8 | PARIS |
14 | Sat Sep 9 | PARIS |
Day 1 – ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 – AMSTERDAM
HOLLAND DAYS
AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise and visit a Diamond Centre, followed by free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 3 – AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY–RHINELAND
TRADITION ON TAP IN HEIDELBERG
RHINE RIVER Enjoy a scenic cruise.
HEIDELBERG See the red-walled castle ruins. Globus Local Favorite Enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg before driving to Karlsruhe.
Day 4 – RHINELAND–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE
WITH CHERRIES ON TOP
BLACK FOREST Globus Local Favorite Enjoy a traditional woodcarving demonstration followed by Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake).
RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls before continuing to Lucerne.
LUCERNE Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 5 – LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
LION HEARTS IN LUCERNE
LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
VADUZ Take an orientation walk with free time to explore.
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof.
Day 6 – INNSBRUCK–VENICE, ITALY
BENVENUTI A VENEZIA
VENICE Take a scenic private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. Globus Local Favorite Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7 – VENICE–ROME
TUSCAN TREASURES
VENICE Depart for a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany en route to Rome.
Day 8 – ROME
WHEN IN ROME
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time this afternoon.
Day 9 – ROME–FLORENCE
FINE ART IN FIRENZE
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon.
Day 10 – FLORENCE–PISA–MONTE CARLO, MONACO
A TILTED TOWER & TABLE GAMES
PISA Stop for a photo opportunity near the Leaning Tower en route to Monte Carlo.
Day 11 – MONTE CARLO–NICE, FRANCE–LYON
FRENCH CONNECTIONS
NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.
LYON Take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse before dinner at your hotel.
Day 12 – LYON–PARIS
BOUNTIFUL BURGUNDY
LYON Depart for a scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and châteaux en route to Paris.
Day 13 – PARIS
C’EST MAGNIFIQUE IN THE CITY OF LIGHT
PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise.
Day 14 – PARIS
SAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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