Experience 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 flavors of Italian Chianti setting the tone for an unforgettable trip.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 13 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest meal 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.
Iconic Experience
- 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.
- 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.
- Heidelberg: Explore one of Germany's most enchanting cities during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director.
- Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
- Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
- 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.
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.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore London, 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 in Paris
- See the Lorelei Rock in Germany and the vineyards of Burgundy
- Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 34477
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Family, 55+
Tour Operator: Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 741.1067A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Whats 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
- 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
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,233 ($374 /day)
Itinerary
The vibrant British capital where you will spend the next two nights, enjoying the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour to see the iconic sites of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of London’s museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals: Breakfast
This morning we meet our Travel Director before traveling 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 travelers and Travel Director for a dinner cruise on its canals.
Accommodation: Mercure City
Meals: 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 traveling to your hotel.
Accommodation: Leonardo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 facade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. 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.
Accommodation: Barceló Aran Mantegna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist. We continue to Ancient Rome to view the 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 savoring a tasty gelato, or shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.
Accommodation: Barceló Aran Mantegna
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: 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 carved 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.
Accommodation: Astoria
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: Astoria
Meals: 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 cozy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colorful Parisian cabaret.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Breakfast
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, honoring 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 travelers and our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today bid adieu to your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable whirlwind European journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Rowena - Traveled, March 2024
A Trip of a Lifetime! Well planned and very organized trip. This trip is very tiring but it’s all worth it! The places we visited are all awesome. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* is amazing as well as our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2024
Elizabeth - Traveled, March 2024
It was a Whirl. Trafalgar is hands down the best tour company. Our Be Our Guest experience at an Italian was perfect. I saw so many beautiful sites. It was the trip of a lifetime. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an outstanding guide. His knowledge and sense of joy made this trip so perfect. He is the best guide I have ever seen.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2024
Patrick Odonovan - Traveled, February 2024
Very well organized and executed! Travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* did an amazing job!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/14/2024
Terry - Traveled, February 2024
Good travel experiences. Trafalgar provides a good service at fair price. Do your homework on destination holidays/national days as some tours may be priced cheaper because destination locations may be closed due to religious or national holidays. They find other options for your tour but it may not match what is in the itinerary. Fast paced tour that covers a lot of ground. You will be up by 6am and back to your hotel after 8pm. Lots of walking the first 2/3 of the tour. It settles down after Italy. Some long bus days but it’s necessary to get to the destinations. Don’t expect a fully immersive visit at each location but it gives you a taste of what each place has to offer. You do get to see the highlights of Europe. Tour specialists share lots of history of the locales. Be prepared to pay for bathroom usage in Europe and some lunches are at cafeterias at rest stops. Tour Director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was excellent. Great communicator and knowledgeable. Overall a great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/02/2024
Francisco Rotante - Traveled, July 2024
European Whirl with amazing group. Fantastic! Touring with Trafalgar is an excellent choice. The places that we been in various European countries are amazing. The hotels we stayed were very good . *Personal information removed by Feefo* our travel director and guide are very professional and knowledgeable and made our trip as comfortable and easy as possible. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our driver was professional and helpful and made our trip as safe as possible. It would have been difficult to see these amazing places and countries on my own. I will travel with Trafalgar again and I will highly recommend it. Thanks Trafalgar group. You did an amazing job with the right people you hired. Thanks for the amazing memories. I couldn't pick a favourite countries or places because they ate all beautiful and unique in their own ways. Being in Trafalgar group touring European countries is an excellent choice. The countries we visited are amazing and the hotels we stayed are very good. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our Travel Director and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were excellent. They are very professional and helpful and make us comfortable and the trip enjoyable . It would be hard to get into those amazing places if we do it on our own. The people we meet on the tour are amazing. I will highly recommend Trafalgar again. Thanks for looking after our trip. Regards *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
European whirl. This was one of the most amazing tour that I had taken I would recommend this to family and friends and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a wonderful tour director and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a awesome driver. My husband and I really enjoy the European whirl and our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was awesome and ours driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* did an amazing job driving us to get were we needed to be.I would recommend this trip to my family and friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2024
There is only one thing. when someone gets sick on the bus please stop the seat rotation .. because I got very sick as along with everyone else. And maybe have maskes to hand out.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Steven Smith - Traveled, February 2024
The trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/02/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2024
Too much bus travel and poor hotels.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2024
As previously stated the bus needs to be improved. You spend as much time on the bus as you do touring the sites. The hotels were clean and the itinerary was good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2024
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