European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
$2515
European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
8 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris, London
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Tour code:
WHILUM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most iconic destinations with the "European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension" tour. Begin your adventure in Amsterdam, exploring its charming canals before cruising through Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley. Discover the enchanting Black Forest and the majestic Rhine Falls in Switzerland, and immerse yourself in the cultural treasures of Lucerne. Travel through France's renowned Burgundy Wine Region to the romantic city of Paris, where you'll marvel at landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Conclude your tour with a scenic Eurostar™ train journey to London. Enjoy luxury accommodations, expert guidance, and delightful local experiences, including a Be My Guest dinner in Germany and an ethical chocolate experience in Lucerne. This tour promises a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation, all while traveling in comfort and style.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Mercure City
Meals Included: Dinner
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 drinks.
Day 2: Enjoy A Scenic Cruise In The Rhineland Connect With Locals
Location: Heidelberg
Accommodation Name: Leonardo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey through Germany's Rhine Valley, boarding a cruise past terraced vineyards, historic towns and medieval castles to St. Goar. The old university town of Heidelberg is our next stop, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and view of the ruined red sandstone castle that towers above the city. Then we head to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently owned by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.
Day 3: Journey Through The Black Forest To Lucerne Dive Into Culture
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation Name: Astoria
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 Name: Astoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up the 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 Name: Renaissance 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 Name: Renaissance La Défense
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, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.
Day 7: Catch The Eurostar™ To London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfers are provided to Paris Gare du Nord station, where you'll board the Eurostar™ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are part of the tour.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are provided.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
Optional experiences and free time are included in the itinerary.
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Scenic Eurostar™ train journey
Enjoy a scenic Eurostar™ train journey from Paris to London.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included in the tour.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included in the tour.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included in the tour.
Dining Summary
3 Dinner (D)7 Breakfast (B)
Dive Into Culture
Black Forest: Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, and a scenic Eurostar™ train journey from Paris to London.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in carefully selected hotels including Mercure City in Amsterdam, Leonardo in Heidelberg, Astoria in Lucerne, Renaissance La Défense in Paris, and Park Plaza Riverbank in London.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour package.
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest, a Be My Guest dinner with German hospitality, and an ethical chocolate experience at Max Chocolatiers boutique in Lucerne.
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What is the 'Be My Guest' experience?
The 'Be My Guest' experience involves enjoying German hospitality with an exclusive dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, where you will connect with locals.
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What is the 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Lucerne?
In Lucerne, the 'Make Travel Matter' experience includes visiting Max Chocolatiers boutique for an ethical chocolate experience, where you learn about sustainable and fair trade chocolate and receive a gift of Swiss chocolate.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include exploring Paris, discovering Amsterdam and Lucerne, visiting the Rhine Falls and a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest, and enjoying scenic cruises along the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River.
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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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