Glimpse of Europe
Glimpse of Europe
$1495
Glimpse of Europe
7 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Amsterdam, Cologne, Lucerne, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EGOEZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Glimpse of Europe" tour, a captivating journey through Switzerland, France, Holland, and Germany. Begin in Amsterdam, where you can explore the city's charming canals and gabled homes. Travel in luxury aboard an air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, visiting iconic sites like the Gothic Cologne Cathedral and cruising the romantic Rhine. Experience the enchanting Black Forest and the majestic Rhine Falls before arriving in Lucerne, where you can enjoy a Swiss folklore show. In Paris, marvel at the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower, with opportunities for a scenic river cruise or a cabaret show. Stay in carefully selected hotels, savor daily breakfasts, and enjoy the expertise of a Travel Director and professional driver. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and free time to explore Europe's rich history and vibrant culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside
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 colorful facades. 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: Cologne
Accommodation: Taste Hockenheim
Accommodation Name: NH Mannheim Viernheim
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 where you’ll join your travel companions for dinner.
Day 3: Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne Region
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: City 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 a Choice 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 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: Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Accommodation Name: Novotel 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 a Choice 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: Novotel 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 Choice Experience.
Day 7: Depart Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers at the end of your holiday.
What's Included
-
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience, is included.
-
Many meals and daily breakfasts included
The tour includes many meals and daily breakfasts.
-
City orientation tours
City orientation tours are included in the itinerary.
-
Audio headsets
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.
-
Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences is included in the tour.
-
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
-
Optional Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
The optional canal cruise in Amsterdam is not included in the tour.
-
Optional Swiss Folklore Show
The optional Swiss folklore show in Lucerne is not included in the tour.
-
Optional Scenic River Cruise and Illuminations Drive in Paris
The optional scenic river cruise and illuminations drive in Paris are not included in the tour.
-
Optional Cabaret Show in Paris
The optional cabaret show in Paris is not included in the tour.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside in Amsterdam, Taste Hockenheim in Rhineland, SwissEver Zug in Lucerne, and Novotel Pont de Sèvres in Paris, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience.
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Essentials
- Orientation includes the historic city center
- View the Gothic Cathedral
- Cruise the romantic Rhine
- See this picturesque region
- View the mighty Rhine Falls
- Orientation includes views of the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
- View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
Check out our Q&As
-
What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout Germany, Switzerland, and France.
-
What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in cherry-picked hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express - North Riverside in Amsterdam, Taste Hockenheim in Rhineland, SwissEver Zug in Lucerne, and Novotel Pont de Sèvres in Paris, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience.
-
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour package.
-
What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Swiss folklore show in Lucerne, a scenic river cruise and illuminations drive in Paris, and a cabaret show in Paris.
-
What sightseeing experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes city orientation tours, views of the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and sightseeing in Paris with views of the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower.
-
Is there any special equipment provided for sightseeing?
Yes, audio headsets are provided throughout the holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
-
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.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
-
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.
Reviews of this operator
Save on this tour
Request your exclusive discount code now and unlock savings for your next adventure!
Send me one now.1 Select your preferred date
2025 Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Mar
2026 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026
Monday - Sunday
Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 06, 2025Monday - Sunday
Apr 07, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025Monday - Sunday
Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025Monday - Sunday
Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Monday - Sunday
Apr 28, 2025 - May 04, 2025Monday - Sunday
May 05, 2025 - May 11, 2025Monday - Sunday
May 12, 2025 - May 18, 2025Monday - Sunday
May 19, 2025 - May 25, 2025Monday - Sunday
May 26, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jun 02, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jun 09, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025Monday - Sunday
Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025Monday - Sunday
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025Monday - Sunday
Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025Monday - Sunday
Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025Monday - Sunday
Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025Monday - Sunday
Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025Monday - Sunday
Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025Monday - Sunday
Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 05, 2025Monday - Sunday
Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 05, 2026Monday - Sunday
Apr 06, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026Monday - Sunday
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026Monday - Sunday
Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026Monday - Sunday
Apr 27, 2026 - May 03, 2026Monday - Sunday
May 04, 2026 - May 10, 2026Monday - Sunday
May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026Monday - Sunday
May 18, 2026 - May 24, 2026Monday - Sunday
May 25, 2026 - May 31, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jul 27, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026Monday - Sunday
Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026Monday - Sunday
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026Monday - Sunday
Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026Monday - Sunday
Aug 24, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026Monday - Sunday
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026Monday - Sunday
Sep 07, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026Monday - Sunday
Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026Monday - Sunday
Sep 21, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026Monday - Sunday
Sep 28, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026Book with Confidence
-
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.
-
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.
-
Terms and Conditions
Why book with Barrhead?
Fully Protected
All our holidays are fully financially protected.
Your flight & hotel package is fully ATOL protected.
Range
Our bespoke holidays are tailor-made to suit your personal requirements.
We can book flights, rail journeys, accommodation, cruises, attraction tickets and much more.
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
Expert Knowledge
We know because we go – our Touring & Adventure specialists have travelled to over 55 countries.
Reliable & unbiased advice from our trusted travel experts.
Trusted Agent
Multi award-winning agency with almost 50 years experience.
Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot – the highest-rated high-street travel agent.
We look after you every step of the way.
