Glimpse of Europe
7 Days Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris
Visiting: Amsterdam, Cologne, Boppard, Rhine Gorge, Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Lucerne, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EGOEZM19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 45
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
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Tour Overview
Enjoy the mesmerising landscapes and rich heritage and flavours of Europe. Travel through the lush green Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, the shores of Lake Lucerne, and Paris, the 'City of Lights'. This brief encounter with the highlights of Europe will give you just a taste of the diversity that makes this continent a favourite holiday destination.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside
Meals Included: No Meals
Start your unforgettable European adventure in Amsterdam. If you can tear your eyes from its scenic canals, you'll be staring at the city's teetering gabled homes that proclaim their birthyear with pride on their colourful façades. There's no better way to immerse yourself fully in Amsterdam's gezelligheid than taking an optional canal cruise in a glass-topped boat this evening.
Day 2 : Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland
Location: Amsterdam, Cologne, Boppard, Rhine Gorge
Accommodation: Taste Hockenheim
Accommodation Name: NH Weinheim
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Amsterdam’s leafy canals to the towering spires of Cologne, your morning will be jam-packed with sights you’ll want to capture on camera as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany. View the imposing Gothic Cologne Cathedral then head to Boppard where you’ll board your river cruise down the Rhine. Pass storybook villages, terraced vineyards and medieval castles where feuding lords must have surveyed their lands once upon a time. Watch the soul-stirring scenery of the Rhine Valley unfold as you kick back and watch the world go by. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland where you’ll join your travel companions for dinner.
Day 3 : Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne Region
Location: Rhine Gorge, Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Lucerne
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Brunnen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Germany’s Black Forest is the perfect backdrop for this morning’s scenic drive. You’ll see why its enchanting landscapes have inspired myths and fables throughout the centuries before crossing into Switzerland. A quick stop in Schaffhausen means there’s time to capture the cascading waters of the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, before you arrive in the scenic region of Lake Lucerne. This evening, consider an Optional Experience to a Swiss folklore show which will highlight many Swiss traditions including yodelling and alpine horn playing.
Day 4 : Lucerne Orientation And Free Time
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Brunnen
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the Old Town and to the ancient Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. See the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution, then enjoy some time on your own. You’ll then have the full day to discover why Lucerne earned its place on the 'Grand Tour' of Europe. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travel by railway and cable car into the mountains for exhilarating views.
Day 5 : Lucerne Region – Paris
Location: Lucerne, Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Accommodation Name: Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy/Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a brief second encounter with the Rhine River when you head north, passing Basel en route to France. Admire the scenic views of the Burgundy wine region that follow your journey north to the French capital. Get a head start on your sightseeing and delve into Paris’s grand past, dynamic present and exciting future on your own this evening. Why not join an Optional Experience, including a scenic river cruise and an illuminations drive, stopping at all the best photo spots?
Day 6 : Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Accommodation Name: Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy/Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace elegance today with a full day to get under the skin of the City of Lights. Your Travel Director will deliver an excellent introduction during your sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. There’s time to see the sights on your own this afternoon. You could choose to hit the shops or tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí in Montmartre, exploring its maze of streets and Artists' Square. Tonight, the frills and flounces of the Can-Can girls at a cabaret promise an entertaining evening should you wish to join this Optional Experience.
Day 7 : Depart Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travellers at the end of your holiday.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide you throughout your journey.
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Cherry-Picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Meals
Enjoy many meals and daily breakfasts included in your tour.
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City Orientation Tours
Get to know the cities you visit with orientation tours included in your package.
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Audio Headsets
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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Optional Experiences
A variety of Optional Experiences available to further explore each destination.
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Choice Optional Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences to tailor your trip to your interests.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to/from start/end of tour is not included
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Optional Experiences
Cost of Optional Experiences and personal spending is not included
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include an Amsterdam orientation that includes the historic city centre, viewing the Gothic Cathedral in Cologne, a Rhine Valley cruise, seeing the Black Forest, viewing the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, an orientation in Lucerne including views of the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, and a Paris sightseeing tour that includes views of the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower.
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What countries will the tour visit?
The tour will visit the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and France.
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Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?
Exclusions include international airfare to/from the start/end of the tour and the cost of Optional Experiences and personal spending.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour.
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What type of accommodation is included?
The tour includes cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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What is the ending location of the tour?
The tour ends in Paris.
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What is the starting location of the tour?
The tour starts in Amsterdam.
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What type of transportation will be used?
The tour will use a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Low Deposit
Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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