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European Accent

17 Day Europe Tour to Amsterdam, Paris and Rome | Operated by CostSaver

  • 17 Days

  • 8 Countries

    England, France, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Monaco
  • 18 Cities

    London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam, Boppard, Rhineland, Lucerne, Venice, Rome, Vatican, Florence, Pisa, Monaco City, French Riviera, Avignon, Lyon, Versailles, Paris
  • 20 Meals

    16 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
  • Pace: Active

    Faster paces with mix of 1–2-night stays in each location. Typically features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills and uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive London

Your travel adventure starts in London, where old taverns sit alongside trendy cocktail bars and historic buildings rub shoulders with towering skyscrapers. Rush out and discover her many treasures during your free time today - from visiting one of the city's celebrated museums to paying your respects to Admiral Nelson in Trafalgar Square.

Hotel: Novotel London Excel
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Day 2: London free day

Kickstart your grand European journey with a full free day to explore all the surprises London has to offer. There's no shortage of things to do as you'll come to discover yourself - from the tranquillity of the Royal Parks to the shopping frenzy on Oxford Street, the pomp and pageantry of the city's royal landmarks to one of London's locals for a pint or two.

Hotel: Novotel London Excel
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 3: London - Amsterdam

This morning, meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions, journey through the Kent countryside to Dover. Here you'll board your ferry to Calais, then wind your way through the flat expanses of Belgium and the Netherlands, reaching Amsterdam this afternoon.

Hotel: Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 4: Amsterdam Orientation

It won’t take long to fall in love with the Dutch capital. Your orientation tour will take you through the city’s historic center, then perhaps join an Optional Experience to Volendam where the Dutch traditions of cheese and clog making take center stage or on an optional cruise through the city's canals.

Hotel: Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 5: Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland

You won't want to blink as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany and you'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise down the Rhine River. With medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles, the Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for centuries. See it in all its glory as you board a leisurely river cruise on one of the best sightseeing tours in Europe, winding your way through romantic Rhineland landscapes.

Hotel: NH Hirschberg
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6: Rhineland – Lucerne Region

Slice through the heart of Switzerland bound for Lucerne on your very own 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Take a step back in time when you join your Travel Director for an orientation tour, exploring the Old Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. This afternoon, you’ll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then traveling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views.

Hotel: SwissEver Zug Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7: Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)

You'll touch the sky when you follow the St. Gotthard highway, winding past epic mountain scenery south to Chiasso, on the border of Italy. Cross the border and continue past Italy's enchanting Lake District and the Veneto Plains to the 'Queen of the Adriatic', Venice. You'll have some time to explore on your own or perhaps admire the beauty of Venice from its maze of canals. Join an Optional Experience to cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal and board a gondola, watching life unfold along the city's narrow calle and magical waterways.

Hotel: LH Hotel Sirio Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8: Venice orientation and free time

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza so you'll have easy access to view the famous Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend your time wandering the calle of Venice before we visit a glassblowing workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Watch talented master craftsmen at work, engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness them crafting the beautiful glass creations that are characteristic of Venice. This afternoon, consider taking an optional cruise across the lagoon to colorful Burano Island.

Hotel: LH Hotel Sirio Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 9: Venice – Rome

This Europe value tour just keeps getting better and today the 'Eternal City' beckons as you cross the Apennines through Tuscany to Rome. There's time to hit the streets on your own or go for a leisurely stroll to one of the city's thronging piazzas for a spot of people watching. Or consider joining an optional guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Whatever you choose, it’s all about embracing life lived the Italian way – to the fullest.

Hotel: Raganelli Hotel Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 10: Rome sightseeing and free time

Meet your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour that begins in the Vatican City. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica looms over the expansive St. Peter's Square - the impressive backdrop for time spent learning about the world's smallest country. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps join an optional light-hearted meal in the evening, revealing all the flavors that would make any Italian mamma proud.

Hotel: Raganelli Hotel Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 11: Rome – Florence

Set your sights firmly on Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that has inspired poets, authors and artists for centuries. There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence and now's your chance to experience it in all its glory. Head to Piazzale Michelangelo and see Florence’s signature skyline, then spend your time exploring the city, from the Baptistery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to Giotto’s Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio. Delve into Florence’s Renaissance heritage by seeing Piazza Santa Croce and its famous church. Later, you can spend a lovely evening in the Tuscan hills by joining an Optional Experience dinner.

Hotel: Starhotels Vespucci Florence
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 12: Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting that famous leaning tower, we’ll take you to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire Pisa's Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Next, head west to the stylish shores of Monaco. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive along its glitzy boulevards and take in all the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera.

Hotel: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13: French Riviera free time

What a treat! You have a full free day to do as you wish on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can tear yourself away from the beach, you may choose to join your fellow travelers for an optional exploration of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill-town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts dotted around the French Riviera.

Hotel: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 14: French Riviera – Avignon – Lyon

Today you'll travel to the heart of Provence and the city of Avignon. A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with one of the world's most incredible religious architectural legacies. While it may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are just as inspiring. Later today, you’ll arrive in Lyon.

Hotel: Ibis Styles Hotel Lyon Confluence
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 15: Lyon – Versailles – Paris

We've then got another treat in store for you today - our Optional Experience Palace of Versailles tour, where you’ll join a Local Specialist to explore the grand Palace of Versailles. Its splendor and beauty was created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. See the exquisite sprawling gardens and the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris later to enjoy the city by night.

Hotel: Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 16: Paris sightseeing and free time

The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived - and you’ll see it all up close with your full day in Paris. Take to the streets on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director, to see the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower. Then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don't resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist's Square. There's time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties before a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance.

Hotel: Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 17: Depart Paris

This morning, after breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers. 

Included Meals: Breakfast
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This itinerary is for reference only. Upon booking with GET, guests will receive tour documents which will list all confirmed hotels and itineraries based upon the guest's departure date.

Price Includes

What's Included
  • - An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • - Many meals and daily breakfasts included
  • - City orientation tours
  • - Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • - Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
  • - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Dining Summary
  • - 16 Breakfasts (B)
  • - 4 Dinners (D)

Optional Experiences

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Amsterdam Discovery Canal Cruise (Available on Day 1)

Your travel dreams are about to become a reality as you enjoy a private cruise down the iconic canals of Amsterdam with a Local Specialist, marvelling at the wondrous sights. Traveling by glass-roofed boat along the historic canal ring, you’ll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, houseboats and picturesque bridges from an idyllic vantage point. 

Adult Price: €38 Muiderslot, a Genuine Castle (Available on Day 2)

We'll take a short drive with our Local Specialist to the imposing Muiderslot Castle, for a real taste of Dutch history. It's part of Amsterdam's Defense Line and features on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During your guided tour through rooms refurbished in 17th-century style, it's easy to picture yourself in a Rembrandt painting, as it evokes the period when Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, known as the "Dutch Shakespeare", occupied the castle. We'll also enjoy a garden tour and a refreshment in a typical Dutch Inn.

Adult Price: €65 Dutch Countryside Immersion (Available on Day 2)

On this trip to the reclaimed polderlands around the former Zuider Zee, we start by visiting a cheese farm and wooden shoe-maker to get a taste of local life. Our next highlight is visiting a working windmill, with a tour by the miller himself! We continue to Volendam for free time in the lovely fishing village with its old harbor, wooden houses and locals dressed in traditional costume.

Adult Price: €33 Dinner in a Historic Dutch House (Available on Day 2)

You’ve seen the elegant mansions, houseboats and often-crooked homes of Amsterdam, but now it’s time to experience life inside one as we spend the evening in an historic Dutch house. Join us for a unique travel experience as we enjoy a delicious meal of Dutch specialties, including drinks, in the elegant surroundings of this historic house. 

Adult Price: €68 'Swisstainable' Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise (Available on Day 4)

Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne, making your way to the picturesque town of Stans before exploring the towering Mount Stanserhorn. Travel "swisstainably" on one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways and in energy-efficient eco-mode on the cabrio cable cars, where we'll reach impressive heights at 1900m (6300ft). Atop, you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery.  

Adult Price: ₣119 Gondolas & the Grand Canal (Available on Day 5)

Join us for a breath-taking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal, enjoying privileged views of impressive sights such as the Ca’ D’Oro, the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. Later on, you’ll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice’s dreamy, narrow waterways, discovering the irresistible charm of the worldfamous canals.

Adult Price: €85 Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks (Available on Day 6)

Discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat, traveling to the heritage-listed fisherman’s island of Burano. Known for its picturesque, technicolour houses and restaurants serving up fresh seafood, this tour is a must for food lovers and photography buffs alike. Enjoy a delicious meal before cruising back to Venice, taking in magic views of the famous city as we return.

Adult Price: €82 Piazzas and Fountains (Available on Day 7)

Discover the most charming areas of the city as you explore quintessential Italian piazzas and fountains with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares in Rome’s historic center, stopping to marvel at highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and hidden corners of the Eternal City.

Adult Price: €44 Roman Dinner in the Eternal City (Available on Day 8)

Embrace the Italian way of living la dolce vita with a light-hearted evening out in the mesmerizing city of Rome. Relax and savor delectable Italian dishes as you enjoy the delights of Roman music.

Adult Price: €71 Florence's Renaissance Treasures (Available on Day 9)

This tour is all about exploring the jewel in Florence’s crown: its Renaissance heritage. Alongside your Local Specialist, you’ll wander the enchanting streets of the city and soak in must-visit sights including Ponte Vecchio, Mercato del Porcellino and Piazza della Signoria. Take in the Duomo, Florence’s spectacularly designed cathedral, before topping off the day with an Italian treat – gelato!

Adult Price: €46 Dinner in the Tuscan Hills (Available on Day 9)

This evening we'll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought ingredients from the local farmers' markets. Your delicious meal will be accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.

Adult Price: €74 Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli (Available on Day 9)

Take a scenic drive through the Chianti Hills, driving past vineyards towards the ancient stone house of Machiavelli. Here, the great political theorist wrote his immortal work, The Prince. Enjoy a welcome drink and tour of the historic villa and its wine-cellars, before tucking into a Tuscan feast with festive music and drinks, including Chianti from the Villa’s own vines.

Adult Price: €74 Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nice (Available on Day 11)

Travel into the Esteral Heights to uncover the quaint town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Walk through the winding streets of the village with your Local Specialist, admiring elegant fountains and medieval architecture, before continuing along the Riviera to glamorous Nice. Enjoy the famous city, exploring its old town and provençal markets.

Adult Price: €47 Versailles Palace and Gardens (Available on Day 13)

Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Uncover the opulence of the palace as your Local Specialist takes you through the State Apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens.

Adult Price: €78 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations (Available on Day 13)

Experience the world-famous 'City of Lights' as Paris transforms in the evening. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the River Seine, taking in views of iconic Parisian sights such as Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Later, kick back for a relaxing drive through this picturesque city that will show off the best Paris has to offer.

Adult Price: €47 Montmartre Village and Artists' Square (Available on Day 14)

Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, Montmartre is a must-visit destination in Paris. Join a Local Specialist to explore the winding streets, unusual galleries and world-famous Artist’s Square - once home to the works of Toulouse Lautrec and Picasso. With time to browse, barter for original art and taste local cuisine, this tour uncovers the true joy of the Montmartre lifestyle.

Adult Price: €47 Montparnasse and Latin Quarter (Available on Day 14)

Led by a Local Specialist, you’ll see the 'City of Lights' from a new perspective on the Panoramic Observation Deck. Later, you’ll visit the Latin Quarter to stroll through the medieval maze of cobblestone alleyways, with sidewalks bistros, boutiques and hidden squares to explore.

Adult Price: €44 La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner (Available on Day 14)

Nestled in the heart of Montmartre, Nouvelle Eve has been spotlighted by ‘Emily in Paris’ and has hosted events for high-fashion icons like Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin and Vivienne Westwood. An icon of Parisian elegance for 125 years, this chic revue theater is your ticket to an unforgettable night. An a la carte meal and dazzling cabaret will bring the French Cancan to life before your eyes. Performances run from April 20 to October 26. 

Adult Price: €163