European Whirl End Paris

European Whirl End Paris

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European Whirl End Paris

12 Days Starting in London and ending in Paris

Visiting: London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Boppard, Sankt Goar, Heidelberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Vatican, Florence, Lucerne, Paris

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

EWHIZM19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 54

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Please advise request

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

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Tour Overview

The tring-tring of bicycles sounds the start of your European Whirl. Kick back on the canals of Amsterdam and Venice, in the quiet lakeside beauty of Lucerne and among the Tuscan hills near Florence, with flavours of Italian Chianti setting the tone for an unforgettable trip.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Rome, Florence and Paris
  • Discover Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne
  • Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice
  • View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark's Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
  • See the Lorelei Rock in Germany and the vineyards of Burgundy
  • Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Make Travel Matter®

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Be My Guest

Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest lunch with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Eurostar™ To Brussels And On To Amsterdam

Location: London, Brussels, Amsterdam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure City

Meals Included: Dinner

A brief interlude with the British capital this morning sees us meet our Travel Director before travelling to London's St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner cruise on its canals.

Day 2: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise

Location: Amsterdam, Boppard, Sankt Goar, Heidelberg, Rhineland-Palatinate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sinsheim

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Driving through the lush landscapes of the Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar, passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the Baroque city of Heidelberg, we explore its unexpected highlights before travelling to our Rhineland hotel.

Day 3: Off To Innsbruck

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Munich, Innsbruck

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tivoli Innsbruck

Meals Included: Breakfast

Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our orientation takes us past the Hofbrauhaus, reputedly the most famous Beerhall in the world, and the neo-Gothic Town Hall which dominates the Marienplatz. We cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including Emperor Maximilian's famous Golden Roof with its ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.

Day 4: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Location: Innsbruck, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey through the emerald-green landscape along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. View the ornate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by condemned prisoners as they took one last longing look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. There’s time later to enjoy the city your way. Get lost in Venice, cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.

Day 5: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals

Location: Venice, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: A. Roma Lifestyle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching Rome, the 'Eternal City'. En route, we Connect With Locals over lunch at a Be My Guest experience and enjoy true Tuscan hospitality with a local family on their private estate in the Chianti countryside.

Day 6: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Location: Rome, Vatican, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: A. Roma Lifestyle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We continue to Ancient Rome to view Roman Forum, the walls of the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms. Sit on the Spanish Steps savouring a tasty gelato, or shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.

Day 7: Continue To Renaissance Florence

Location: Rome, Florence

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Metropole

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the 'Cradle of the Renaissance', Florence. Delve into the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city with your Local Specialist. Visit the political hub of the city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo, crowned by Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Baptistery, renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.

Day 8: Across The Alps To Lucerne

Location: Florence, Lucerne

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Europe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we'll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the flower-lined 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the river Reuss.

Day 9: Explore Lucerne

Location: Lucerne

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Europe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.

Day 10: On To Captivating Paris

Location: Lucerne, Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Evergreen Laurel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Crossing the border into France this morning, we travel past the picturesque vineyards and country towns of Burgundy en route to the 'City of Light'. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colourful Parisian cabaret.

Day 11: Discover The Sights Of Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Evergreen Laurel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the 19th-century Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France, and Notre Dame Cathedral, then enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Our European Whirl is almost at its end, we spend the evening with fellow travellers and our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.

Day 12: Farewell Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today bid adieu to your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International airfare is not included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included but recommended

Mode of Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels and from Paris to London.

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Various hotels are used on this tour including Mercure Amsterdam City, Hotel Sinsheim, Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck, Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice, A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel Rome, Hilton Florence Metropole, Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne, and Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Check out our Q&As

  • What countries will I visit on the European Whirl End Paris tour?

    On the European Whirl End Paris tour, you will visit Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

  • What are some highlights of the tour?

    Some highlights of the tour include exploring Rome, Florence, and Paris with a Local Specialist, discovering Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, and Lucerne, visiting a glassblowing factory in Venice and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, viewing the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark's Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, seeing the Lorelei Rock and the vineyards of Burgundy, and taking a scenic cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River, and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.

  • What type of transportation will be used?

    The tour uses luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), including the Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels and from Paris to London.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect?

    Accommodation includes cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Various hotels are used on this tour including Mercure Amsterdam City, Hotel Sinsheim, Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck, Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice, A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel Rome, Hilton Florence Metropole, Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne, and Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour.

  • What is not included in the tour?

    International airfare and travel insurance are not included but recommended.

  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts in London, UK, and ends in Paris, France.

  • What time is the drop-off in Paris?

    The drop-off time in Paris is at 08:00.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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Wonderful Best Of Turkey

06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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