European Highlights

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OVERVIEW
From Amsterdam to Paris, this trip reveals Europe’s diverse cultures and landscapes. Cruise the Rhine past hilltop castles and riverside towns, then feel the force of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Meet local winemakers on a Be My Guest experience and hear their story over a glass from their vineyard. Cross the Alps to Lucerne and take in its historic charm and mountain views. Then it’s Paris, a city that needs no introduction, where you’ll discover grand boulevards, charming quartiers and unforgettable icons.
EXPERIENCES
Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.

Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Rhine Falls: See these spectacular falls.

Rhineland: 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.

Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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16/06/2025 22/06/2025 £1,995 Book
23/06/2025 29/06/2025 £1,995 Book
30/06/2025 06/07/2025 £1,995 Book
14/07/2025 20/07/2025 £1,995 Book
28/07/2025 03/08/2025 £1,995 Book
04/08/2025 10/08/2025 £1,795 Book
25/08/2025 31/08/2025 £1,795 Book
01/09/2025 07/09/2025 £1,995 Book
08/09/2025 14/09/2025 £2,025 Book
15/09/2025 21/09/2025 £2,025 Book
22/09/2025 28/09/2025 £1,822 Book
29/09/2025 05/10/2025 £2,025 Book
27/10/2025 02/11/2025 £1,665 Book
06/04/2026 12/04/2026 £1,895 Book
13/04/2026 19/04/2026 £2,050 Book
20/04/2026 26/04/2026 £2,050 Book
27/04/2026 03/05/2026 £2,050 Book
04/05/2026 10/05/2026 £2,075 Book
11/05/2026 17/05/2026 £2,075 Book
18/05/2026 24/05/2026 £2,075 Book
25/05/2026 31/05/2026 £2,075 Book
01/06/2026 07/06/2026 £2,050 Book
08/06/2026 14/06/2026 £2,050 Book
15/06/2026 21/06/2026 £2,050 Book
22/06/2026 28/06/2026 £2,050 Book
29/06/2026 05/07/2026 £2,050 Book
06/07/2026 12/07/2026 £2,050 Book
13/07/2026 19/07/2026 £2,050 Book
20/07/2026 26/07/2026 £2,050 Book
27/07/2026 02/08/2026 £2,050 Book
03/08/2026 09/08/2026 £2,050 Book
10/08/2026 16/08/2026 £2,050 Book
17/08/2026 23/08/2026 £2,050 Book
24/08/2026 30/08/2026 £2,050 Book
31/08/2026 06/09/2026 £2,050 Book
07/09/2026 13/09/2026 £2,075 Book
14/09/2026 20/09/2026 £2,075 Book
21/09/2026 27/09/2026 £2,075 Book
28/09/2026 04/10/2026 £2,075 Book
26/10/2026 01/11/2026 £1,875 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Mercure City - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: IntercityHotel Heidelberg - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3: Grand Europe - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Grand Europe - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Novotel Paris Belleville - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Novotel Paris Belleville - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

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.

Journey through Germany where you’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. Tonight, enjoy a 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

Delve into a world of legends and fairy tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, you’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 in Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. Admire the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Max Chocolatier's boutique to learn about why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Enjoy a gift of swiss chocolate to nibble on while you explore Lucerne.

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.

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.

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.

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