European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
European Highlights With Eurostarâ„¢ Extension
European Highlights With Eurostarâ„¢ Extension
8 Days Starting in Amsterdam and ending in London
Visiting: Amsterdam, Rhineland-Palatinate, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EHIGA117
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Trip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$2515
$2389 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$126
Tour Overview
Short on time, but want a jam-packed adventure filled with European Highlights? Cruise down the Rhine River, savour a banquet in a castle and catch your breath as you see the Eiffel Tower in Paris. You'll return home with more than Swiss chocolate in your luggage.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure City
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to the colourful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and welcome drinks.
Day 2 : Enjoy A Scenic Cruise In The Rhineland
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Heidelberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Mannheim
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through Germany to the highest castle in the Rhine River Valley for an exclusive Be My Guest experience where you'll Connect With Locals over lunch in medieval surrounds and be transported back to a time of kings and knights. We’ll board a river cruise to St. Goar then head to the old university town of Heidelberg, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and views of the ruined red sandstone castle. We venture to our Rhineland hotel, where we'll spend our evening at leisure.
Day 3 : Journey Through The Black Forest To Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Europe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delve into a world of legends and fairy-tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, we’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the fine craft of cuckoo clock making, before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. We cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights.
Day 4 : Explore Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up the relaxed lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards in 1792 and spend your afternoon shopping in the Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates. Consider an Optional Experience ascending the surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views, wander along the tranquil lake shore or stroll around the city admiring the decorative signposts and ornate façades lining the city's streets.
Day 5 : Off Through The Burgundy Wine Region To Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pullman La Défense
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the changing landscape as you travel into France through Alsace and cross the Maginot Line. Admire the scenic Burgundy Wine Region, famous for its delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, before arriving in Paris. Indulge in a free evening to explore the grand boulevards of the French capital. Experience the pageantry of Paris first-hand and opt for an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.
Day 6 : Explore Magical Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist today and delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.
Day 7 : Catch The Eurostarâ„¢ To London
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfers are provided to Paris Gare du Nord station, where you'll board the Eurostarâ„¢ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 20 minutes. On arrival in London, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 8 : Journey Home
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your holiday.
What's Included
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Welcome Reception
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1 Farewell Dinner
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7 Breakfasts
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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