European Discovery | Start London | Summer | Season 2026

What's Included

• Meals

  The tour includes 11 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and 1 lunch.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, Bento Inn Munich Messe, and others.

• Transportation

  Transportation includes a ferry ride from Dover to Calais and coach transfers between destinations.

• Guided Tours

  Guided walking tours are included in Munich and Florence.

• Wine Tasting

  Wine tasting is included in the Rhine Valley.

• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

  An included experience at Casale Polegri in Baschi, featuring a tour of the vineyard and olive orchard, followed by lunch with homemade wine.

• Montparnasse Tower Visit

  An included visit to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris for a panoramic view of the city.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, a seafood or steak dinner in Volendam, and a cabaret show and dinner in Paris are not included.
  
  

• Non-Included Attractions

  Tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam and other cities are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

FAQs

• London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
• London: How do I know when to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam? If you're travelling before March 2025, this trip spends 1 night in Amsterdam. You will have free time in the morning of day 2 until 12pm, during which time you can book activities. After this time, we will head off to the Rhine Valley.From March 2025, this trip will spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and you will have free time in the afternoon of day 2 from 12pm - 3pm, during which time you can book activities. Of course, you can book other times during this day, but it might mean you miss out on other included activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation!

Included Experience

• Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore.
• Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
• Lorelei: It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!
• Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we're driving along 'Romantische Straße' AKA Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
• Munich: This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
• Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
• Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!

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