Glimpse of Europe
Glimpse of Europe
$1695
Glimpse of Europe
7 Days Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris
Visiting: Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Boppard, Black Forest, Lucerne, Rhine Falls, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EGOEZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 45
Age range:
5-99
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Tour Overview
Enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes, rich heritage and flavors of Europe. Travel through green Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, and from the shores of Lake Lucerne to Paris, the 'City of Light'. This brief encounter with the highlights of Europe will give you a taste of the diversity that makes this continent a favorite holiday destination.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside
Start your unforgettable European adventure in Amsterdam. If you can tear your eyes from its scenic canals, you'll be staring at the city's teetering gabled homes that proclaim their birthyear with pride on their colorful façades. There's no better way to immerse yourself fully in Amsterdam's gezelligheid than taking an optional canal cruise in a glass-topped boat this evening.
Day 2 : Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland
Location: Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Boppard
Accommodation: Taste Hockenheim
Accommodation Name: NH Weinheim
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Amsterdam’s leafy canals to the towering spires of Cologne, your morning will be jam-packed with sights you’ll want to capture on camera as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany. View the imposing Gothic Cologne Cathedral then head to Boppard where you’ll board your river cruise down the Rhine. Pass storybook villages, terraced vineyards and medieval castles where feuding lords must have surveyed their lands once upon a time. Watch the soul-stirring scenery of the Rhine Valley unfold as you kick back and watch the world go by. Arrive later at your hotel where you’ll join your travel companions for dinner.
Day 3 : Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne Region
Location: Black Forest, Lucerne, Rhine Gorge, Rhine Falls
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Brunnen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Germany’s Black Forest is the perfect backdrop for this morning’s scenic drive. You’ll see why its enchanting landscapes have inspired myths and fables throughout the centuries before crossing into Switzerland. A quick stop in Schaffhausen means there’s time to capture the cascading waters of the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, before you arrive in the scenic region of Lake Lucerne. This evening, consider an Optional Experience to a Swiss folklore show which will highlight many Swiss traditions including yodelling and alpine horn playing.
Day 4 : Lucerne Orientation And Free Time
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Brunnen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the Old Town and to the ancient Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. See the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution, then enjoy some time on your own. You’ll then have the full day to discover why Lucerne earned its place on the 'Grand Tour' of Europe. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travel by railway and cable car into the mountains for exhilarating views.
Day 5 : Lucerne Region – Paris
Location: Paris, Lucerne
Accommodation: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Accommodation Name: Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy/Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a brief second encounter with the Rhine River when you head north, passing Basel en route to France. Admire the scenic views of the Burgundy wine region that follow your journey north to the French capital. Get a head start on your sightseeing and delve into Paris’s grand past, dynamic present and exciting future on your own this evening. Why not join an Optional Experience, including a scenic river cruise and an illuminations drive, stopping at all the best photo spots?
Day 6 : Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Accommodation Name: Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy/Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace elegance today with a full day to get under the skin of the City of Lights. Your Travel Director will deliver an excellent introduction during your sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. There’s time to see the sights on your own this afternoon. You could choose to hit the shops or tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalà in Montmartre, exploring its maze of streets and Artists' Square. Tonight, the frills and flounces of the Can-Can girls at a cabaret promise an entertaining evening should you wish to join this Optional Experience.
Day 7 : Depart Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers at the end of your holiday.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide you throughout your journey.
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Cherry-Picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable stay.
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City Orientation Tours
Get to know the cities through orientation tours included in your package.
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Meals
Enjoy many meals and daily breakfasts included in your tour.
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Audio Headsets
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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Optional Experiences
A variety of Optional Experiences to choose from for an even more enriched journey.
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Choice Optional Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences to tailor your trip to your interests.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to and from your destination is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour.
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What type of accommodation is included?
The tour includes cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable stay.
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Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Amsterdam and ends in Paris.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include an Amsterdam orientation that includes the historic city center, viewing the Gothic Cathedral in Cologne, a Rhine Valley cruise, seeing the Black Forest, viewing the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, an orientation in Lucerne including views of the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, and a Paris sightseeing tour that includes views of the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower.
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What is not included in the tour?
International airfare to and from your destination and travel insurance are not included in the tour.
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What are the inclusions of the tour?
Inclusions of the tour are an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, cherry-picked hotels, city orientation tours, meals, audio headsets, luxury air-conditioned coach, optional experiences, and a variety of choice optional experiences.
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What countries will we visit on the Glimpse of Europe tour?
The Glimpse of Europe tour visits the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and France.
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What type of transport will be used?
The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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