Highlights of Europe - Start Amsterdam, End Paris, Classic Group, Summer

What's Included

• Choice Highlights

  Choose between two carefully selected activities in Paris, including a walk through a car-free, pedestrianized neighborhood and a food lover's tour sampling local treats.

• Top Rated Highlights

  Experience top-rated highlights such as a cruise along Amsterdam's waterways, a visit to Heidelberg Castle, and a tour of Innsbruck's Old Town.

• Make Travel Matter

  Participate in experiences that support sustainable development goals, such as a glassblowing workshop in Venice and a solar-powered cable car ride to Mount Stanserhorn.

• Authentic Dining

  Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a Welcome Dinner in Amsterdam, a prosecco tasting in Veneto, and a home-cooked meal in Rome.

• Accommodation

  Stay at a selection of comfortable hotels, including the Hilton Amsterdam, Marriott Hotel Heidelberg, and Le Méridien Etoile in Paris.

• Transport

  Travel through scenic landscapes such as the Apennine Mountains and Tuscany, with transport provided to various destinations including Rome and Paris.

• Dining Summary

  The tour includes 6 dinners with wine and 13 breakfasts.

• Additional Included Highlights

  Enjoy personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and complimentary Wi-Fi on the coach and in hotels.

• Insight Experiences

  Gain exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes in Rome during an after-hours visit.

• Well-being

  Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach, featuring double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  International flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as a cruise to the island of Burano and a visit to the Accademia Gallery in Florence are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

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

• Transfers Outside Scheduled Times

  Transfers are only included if arrival and departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
  
  Transfers outside these times are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Head into the Apennine Mountains and venture through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria. Follow the course of the Tiber to your hotel in the Eternal City of Rome.

Accommodation

Stay at the Hilton Amsterdam, located in the elegant Old South district of Amsterdam. Enjoy the Marriott Hotel Heidelberg, located in the heart of Heidelberg. Relax at the AC Hotel Innsbruck, located in the heart of the Alps. Experience the Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena, a peaceful sanctuary in the bustling city of Venice. Enjoy the comforts of Room 007 Select in Rome. Stay at the NH Firenze in Florence, located close to the historical center. Relax at the Hotel Simplon in Baveno, with views of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy the modern comforts of the Hotel Astoria in Lucerne. Stay at Le Méridien Etoile in Paris, located close to the Champs Élysées.

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• 13 Breakfast (B)

Additional Included Highlights

• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Insight Experiences

• Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history.

Well-being

• Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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