European Whirl
From CAD $6,146 Was CAD $6,985
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
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: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
- 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: 19310
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 741.578A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 14 days
Departures: 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 $6,146 ($439 /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: The Tower
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: The Tower
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 our Rhineland hotel.
Accommodation: Sinsheim
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: A. Roma Lifestyle, Precise House 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: A. Roma Lifestyle, Precise House 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: Hilton Metropole
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: Grand Europe Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
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: Grand Europe Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Evergreen Laurel
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: Evergreen Laurel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today bid adieu to your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Lloyd Levangie - Traveled, April 2025
*Personal information removed by Feefo* Above and beyond. Great trip , lots of walking , and lots of fun . Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/25/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Wonderful trip,, could be better.The tour director was phenomenal! Loved him and the information he shared was a highlight of the trip. Working with Trfalgar admin has been a bit more tricky. Also, we got information that we needed for the trip when we returned...not particularly helpful. Because we're on vacation...it would be nice to start later and stay in places more than one night. We loved the overview the tour presented, but spent so much time on the bus traveling that we all got swollen feet!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Kim - Traveled, April 2025
The best European tour if you want to see multiple countries.. Our bus driver was excellent & our tour guide made the trip so much better with his stories & history knowledge. He was funny, engaging & entertaining. I would request *Personal information removed by Feefo* again. I would recommend this tour specifically because you get to see so much in 2 weeks. Then you can revisit your favorite countries. It is long days but worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/25/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
50th Anniversary "Bucket List" Celebration - a success. This is our second experience with Trafalgar. We love the guide's knowledge, personality, the pace was just right, and the special options along the way were well selected. Was exactly what we wanted & fulfilled our expectations. Loved the amount of special locations and iconic sights we were able to see.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
Lilia Del Real - Traveled, April 2024
Beautiful experience I will never forget. Trip went smoothly. The service was exceptional. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was well informed, provided clear directions and instructions. He went above and beyond our expectations.It was a smooth and extraordinary experience that my husband and I will treasure for a long time. The European Whirl is a fantastic fast paced undertaking. One gets to see major important sights located in various countries within a short period of time. Our travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* went above and beyond in making sure our travel experience met our expectations. Additionally, *Personal information removed by Feefo* would always give us major historical events about the cities we were about to visit prior to arriving. If you are hesitant about this trip, don't be. But, if you wish to spend more than one day and want to take your time sight seeing and shopping then, this is not the trip for you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Nimi Sopa Mompanyo - Traveled, April 2024
Lovely *Personal information removed by Feefo* ?? She is the best guid tour ever We would love to come back for the tour with *Personal information removed by Feefo* again and again . And definitely recommend to all of friend traveling with Trafalgar 100%. We love you *Personal information removed by Feefo* *Personal information removed by Feefo* & *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
European Whirl did not disappoint! Great service from Trafalgar phone representative *Personal information removed by Feefo*. He made our airline reservations and was very helpful with any questions we had. Easy to understand and went out of his way to make sure all our requests were honored.Fast paced but saw lots of famous landmarks! Would not recommend for anyone that has walking issues. Tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was excellent. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our bus driver, was great! So glad we had the opportunity to take the European Whirl!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2024
Jerica W - Traveled, April 2024
Trip of a lifetime! Our travel director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was amazing! He genuinely cares about the travelers and provides top notch service. He handled every situation with poise and professionalism! Our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was incredible as well! His driving skills were second to none! Trafalgar far exceeded my expectations. This was my first guided tour and first Trafalgar trip and I will definitely do it again! We hit the jackpot with this group!! Our travel director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, and our coach driver, Wim, were incredible (those 2 make or break a trip I think & ours MADE IT). There were 47 of us in the group from all over the world - USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Jamaica, the UK, and the Netherlands … and I can honestly say that 99% of them were a joy to travel So incredibly thankful for this trip - memories that will last a lifetime ?? #simplytrafalgar
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2024
It was waste of time being in Amsterdam. No informative commentary while we entered the country or the city. It was obvious the travel guide did not know about the area. This was true of the Rhine area, Munich & Heidelberg.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Don’t insist that we arrive a day early so that we’re ready to go the next day. We spent TWP days be fore the tour started. Are you gonna refund the money I spent while we did nothing? $400. Don’t bill Paris as two days. It was one day getting there, one day to actually do anything..
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2024
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