European Discovery | Start London | Winter | 2025/2026

What's Included

• Meals

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

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, Wyndham Garden Munich Messe, and others.

• Transportation

  Transportation between destinations is included, with scenic journeys through various countries.

• Guided Tours

  Guided walking tours are included in cities like Florence.

• Wine Tasting

  Wine tasting in the Rhine Valley is included.

• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

  An included experience at Casale Polegri in Baschi, where you will tour the vineyard and olive orchard, and enjoy a meal with homemade wine.

• Montparnasse Tower Visit

  Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris for an unbeatable vista of the 'City of Light'.

What's Not Included

• Non-Included Attractions

  Tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam are not provided.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, seafood or steak dinner in Volendam, and a cabaret show and dinner in Paris 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 should be arranged separately.
  
  

• Flights

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

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort with coach transfers between destinations, including a scenic ferry ride from England to France, ensuring you experience the best of Europe's landscapes and cities.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, Wyndham Garden Munich Messe, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel, ensuring a restful night's sleep throughout your European adventure.

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.
• 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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