European Tapestry with London
European Tapestry with London
European Tapestry with London
16 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in London, England
Visiting: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, French Riviera, Nice, Paris, London
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HAT-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most iconic destinations with the "European Tapestry with London" tour. This cultural adventure takes you through nine countries, including Austria, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. Experience the charm of Amsterdam's canals, the historic beauty of Heidelberg, the scenic landscapes of the Black Forest, and the majestic Rhine Falls. Wander through the picturesque streets of Lucerne, Innsbruck, and Venice, and marvel at the artistic treasures of Rome and Florence. Enjoy guided tours of Paris and London, with highlights such as the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, and St. Paul's Cathedral. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and breathtaking scenery, ensuring a memorable European escapade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Amsterdam,Holland
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Postillion Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Postillion Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
AMSTERDAM Holland Days AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise and visit a Diamond Centre, followed by free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE See the most fascinating views of Amsterdam on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”
Day 3: Amsterdam,Heidelberg,Germany,Rhineland
Location: Heidelberg
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY–RHINELAND Tradition on Tap in Heidelberg RHINE RIVER Enjoy a scenic cruise.HEIDELBERG See the red-walled castle ruins. [LF] Enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg. (B,D) 348 mi / 560 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Lift a glass of German beer in Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg brauhaus. Enjoy the famous tastes of Germany in this elegant and rustic beer house where hospitality is served in the heart of the brewery, along with legendary beers – both traditional and modern.
Day 4: Rhineland,Black Forest,Rhine Falls,Switzerland,Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation Name: Astoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
RHINELAND–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE With Cherries on Top BLACK FOREST [LF] Enjoy a traditional woodcarving demonstration followed by Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake).RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls before continuing to Lucerne.LUCERNE Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 211 mi / 340 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Visit the House of Black Forest Clocks, a family producer of cuckoo clock and meet Mr Herr, a skilled woodcarver. His creations are made with linden wood sourced directly from the famous Black Forest region in Germany. Watch the artisans at work turning blocks of wood into exquisite designs. An age old art that is passed on through generations. Afterwards indulge your sweet tooth with coffee and Black Forest Cake.
Day 5: Lucerne,Vaduz,Liechtenstein,Innsbruck,Austria
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Innsbruck
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Lion Hearts in Lucerne LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.VADUZ Take an orientation walk with free time to explore.INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Lion Monument in Lucerne is a moving commemoration of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. As one of Switzerland’s most iconic monuments, more than a million visitors stand before this touching tribute each year. One such visitor, Mark Twain, described the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Day 6: Innsbruck,Venice,Italy
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Plaza Mestre
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
INNSBRUCK–VENICE, ITALY Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE Take a scenic private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. [LF] Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 261 mi / 420 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Savor the tastes and traditions of the Italian cuisine and make fun memories with your friends and family around the table. Nothing makes it more special than sharing good food with the ones we love the most and Italians know this more than anyone else in the world. Buon appetito!
Day 7: Venice,Rome
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE–ROME Tuscan Treasures VENICE Depart for a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany en route to Rome. (B) 354 mi / 570 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS If all roads lead to Rome, we choose the hilly landscapes of the Appennine Mountains, which stretch hundreds of kilometers from the north to the south of Italy. This “wild heart of Italy” is a natural masterpiece full of brilliant character. A real joy for the hearth and soul.
Day 8: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME When In Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time this afternoon.* (B)* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Day 9: Rome,Florence
Location: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME–FLORENCE Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon. (B) 193 mi / 310 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent. Home to a wealth of Renaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Day 10: Florence,Pisa,French Riviera,France
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation Name: NH Nice
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE–PISA–FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE A Tilted Tower & Table Games PISA Stop for a photo opportunity near the Leaning Tower en route to the French Riviera. (B) 280 mi / 450 kmFREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE With an optional excursion to the glittering lights of Monte Carlo have attracted high-rolling gamblers for decades for its glamour and high-stake games. Explore the nightlife, restaurants, or roulette tables in this iconic city of princes and princesses on the French Riviera.
Day 11: French Riviera,Nice,Lyon
Location: Nice
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FRENCH RIVIERA–NICE–LYON French Connections NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.LYON Take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse before dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 311 mi / 500 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Stroll the Old Town and marvel at its hidden gardens and terracotta rooftops of Renaissance-era mansions, offering a view from the lovely lanes of this legendary culinary capital of France.
Day 12: Lyon,Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
Meals Included: Breakfast
LYON–PARIS Bountiful Burgundy LYON Depart for a scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and châteaux en route to Paris. (B) 292 mi / 470 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLOCAL TASTES Between Lyon and Paris is a world where the celebrated tastes, traditions, and timeless natural beauty reign in the breathtaking landscapes and vineyards of Burgundy. French treasures from escargot to Pinot are produced here, as well as Chardonnay and, of course, the beautiful Burgundy wines. A drive through bountiful Burgundy is brimming with the wonderful tastes and French castles found along the way.
Day 13: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
Meals Included: Breakfast
PARIS C’est Magnifique in the City of Light PARIS Hop on you private electric coach for a guided tour of the city of Paris. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tempting shops of the Champs-Élysées to the irresistible charms of a corner café, your hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please.
Day 14: Paris,London,England
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo
Meals Included: Breakfast
PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND Just in Time for Tea PARIS Travel by high-speed Eurostar Train to London, arriving in the afternoon. 305 mi / 492 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Take the fast train to London on the Eurostar - the only high-speed rail directly linking the UK to France. Since 1994, passengers have been whisked through the longest section of underwater tunnel in the world in comfort with speeds up to 200 mph.
Day 15: London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Meals Included: Breakfast
LONDON London’s Calling LONDON Guided sightseeing includes St. Paul’s Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art – from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
Day 16: London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners are included.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum in Rome.
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Transportation
Travel by high-speed Eurostar Train from Paris to London.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in various hotels including Postillion Hotel in Amsterdam, Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf in Rhineland, Astoria in Lucerne, AC Hotel Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Plaza Mestre in Venice, Radisson Blu Rome in Rome, NH Nice in French Riviera, Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale and Mercure Lyon Charpennes in Lyon, Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur in Paris, and Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.
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Small Group Discoveries
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO Sites including the 17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and Venice and its Lagoon.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and other items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions are not included.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Paris Banks of the Seine|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Upper Middle Rhine Valley|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
Amsterdam: Postillion Hotel, Rhineland: Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf, Lucerne: Astoria, Innsbruck: AC Hotel Innsbruck, Venice: Plaza Mestre, Rome: Radisson Blu Rome, French Riviera: NH Nice, Lyon: Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale, Lyon: Mercure Lyon Charpennes, Paris: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur, London: Park Plaza Waterloo, London: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Mode of Transport
Travel by high-speed Eurostar Train from Paris to London, and enjoy scenic drives across various European landscapes, including the Apennine Hills, Burgundy vineyards, and the Rhine River. Private boat rides and guided canal cruises are also included.
Notes
Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change. The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.Services of the Tour Director end on Day 14. London portion includes services of a local host.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and 5 three-course dinners.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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What are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited on this tour?
The tour visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the 17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam, the Historic Centre of Florence, the Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and Venice and its Lagoon.
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What activities are planned for the first day in Amsterdam?
On the first day in Amsterdam, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel at 6 pm.
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What can I expect on the second day in Amsterdam?
On the second day in Amsterdam, you will take a guided canal cruise and visit a Diamond Centre, followed by free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What unique experiences are included in the Rhineland and Black Forest?
In the Rhineland, you will enjoy a scenic cruise on the Rhine River and see the red-walled castle ruins in Heidelberg. In the Black Forest, you will enjoy a traditional woodcarving demonstration followed by coffee and Black Forest Cake.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Venice?
In Venice, you will take a scenic private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. You will also enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
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What will I see during the guided sightseeing in Rome?
In Rome, the guided sightseeing includes visits to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum.
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What is included in the guided sightseeing in Florence?
In Florence, the guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, as well as views of Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square.
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What is the itinerary for the day in Pisa and the French Riviera?
In Pisa, you will stop for a photo opportunity near the Leaning Tower before continuing to the French Riviera.
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What will I experience in Lyon?
In Lyon, you will take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse before dinner at your hotel.
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How will I travel from Paris to London?
You will travel from Paris to London by high-speed Eurostar Train, arriving in the afternoon.
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What is included in the guided sightseeing in London?
In London, the guided sightseeing includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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