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European Highlights

7 Day Europe Tour from Amsterdam to Paris | Operated by Trafalgar

  • 7 Days

  • 4 Countries

    Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France
  • 7 Cities

    Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Boppard, Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate, Lucerne, Paris
  • 9 Meals

    3 Dinners, 6 Breakfasts
  • 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: Welcome to Amsterdam

Welcome to the colorful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and welcome drinks.

Hotel: Mercure Amsterdam City
Included Meals: Dinner
Iconic Experience: Cruise the Canals of Amsterdam Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
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Day 2: Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland

Journey through Germany where 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. Then we had to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck

Hotel: Mercure Hotel Mannheim Am Friedensplatz
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Be My Guest: Visit a Family-Owned Vineyard On this Be My Guest experience you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.
Iconic Experience: Rhine Valley Cruise Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
Iconic Experience: View Heidelberg Castle See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. 
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Day 3: Journey through the Black Forest to Lucerne

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. Cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. Later, arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne
Included Meals: Breakfast
Dive Into Culture: Visit the Black Forest and discover the centuries' old craft of clock making Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
Iconic Experience: See Rhine Falls See these spectacular falls.
Iconic Experience: Scenic Drive Through the Alps Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys. 
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Day 4: Explore Lucerne

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.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne
Included Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Experience: Lucerne Orientation During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
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Day 5: Off through the Burgundy Wine Region to Paris

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.

Hotel: Pullman La Défense Paris
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 6: Explore Magical Paris

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.

Hotel: Pullman La Défense Paris
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Iconic Experience: Paris City Tour Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
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Day 7: Farewell Paris

After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travelers and Travel Director.

Included Meals: Breakfast
Notes
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
  • - 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)
  • - Optional Experiences and free time
Dining Summary
  • - 3 Dinners (D)
  • - 6 Breakfasts (B)
Iconic Experience
  • Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
  • Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
  • See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. 
  • See these spectacular falls.
  • Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys. 
  • During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
  • Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
Be My Guest
  • On this Be My Guest experience you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.
Dive Into Culture
  • Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.

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.

Swiss Dinner by the Lake (Available on Day 3)

Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its lakeside location and well-placed terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.

 

Adult Price: €103 Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner (Available on Day 3)

Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasty Swiss meal, including the famous Swiss cheese fondue, in a typical restaurant. While enjoying dinner, you can also join in a lively folklore show which includes yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing. Two drinks are also included.

Adult Price: ₣110 Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise (Available on Day 4)

We’ll ascend by cog-wheel train to Mount Pilatus’ summit, where you’ll have time to explore, admire the views, and breathe the pure air. Then, we’ll descend by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cruise. 

Adult Price: ₣118 Swiss Countryside & Carriages (Available on Day 4)

A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a local homestead where you’ll savor local drinks and snacks. 

Adult Price: ₣77 La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner (Available on Day 5)

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 Montparnasse and Napoleon's Tomb (Available on Day 6)

Take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and all of the city’s iconic monuments. We’ll also visit the Dôme des Invalides with our Local Specialist to see Napoleon’s final resting place.

Adult Price: €58 Versailles Palace and Gardens (Available on Day 6)

Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler, but loathed by the French commoners, which lead to the French Revolution. Step inside the opulent world of Versailles and our Local Specialist will take you through the palace’s Hall of Mirrors and State apartments. Then, enjoy free time to wander the symmetrical, tree-lined gardens.**

Adult Price: €78 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations (Available on Day 6)

To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has to offer.

Adult Price: €47