Europe: The Grand Tour

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including the Maritim Hotel in Amsterdam, Cardo Hotel, Maison Rouge Hotel & Spa in Brussels, and Eurostars Grand Central Hotel in Basel, ensuring a restful experience throughout your European journey.

• Transportation

  Travel through Europe with ease using a combination of scenic train rides, including a journey through Switzerland, and local public transportation in cities like Amsterdam, ensuring you reach all the must-see destinations comfortably.

• Meals

  Enjoy a welcome dinner in Amsterdam, dinner in a local restaurant in Brussels, and Bavarian specialties during dinner in Munich.

• Guided Tours

  Experience guided tours in various cities including a walking tour in Vienna, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, and a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.

• Cultural Experiences

  Be immersed in the Franco-German culture of Strasbourg and explore the cosmopolitan elegance of Luxembourg.

What's Not Included

• Optional Excursions

  Optional excursions such as the Schonbrunn Palace evening concert in Vienna, the Battle of Waterloo tour in Brussels, and the Alsace winery tasting and Obernai visit in Strasbourg are not included and require additional payment.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and other personal purchases are not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International flights to and from the starting and ending locations of the tour are not included.
  
  

Experiences

Experience a scenic train ride through Switzerland’s stunning beauty.Be immersed in the Franco-German culture of Strasbourg.Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.

Options

Vienna: Experience Schonbrunn with Evening Concert Enjoy a special after-hours, audio-guided tour of the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace. The largest palace in Austria, it was the summer home of the Habsburg emperors. Away from the crowds, discover rooms filled with paintings, sculpture, and tapestries. Your tour concludes in the breathtaking Great Gallery, a Rococo masterpiece of gilt décor, ceiling frescos, and chandeliers. Then, the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra awaits you in the Orangery with a concert of music from Mozart and Johann Strauss, as well as vocal performances. A truly unforgettable evening. Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




Brussels: "The Battle of Waterloo 1815" Explore the historic site of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo, a Belgian town south of Brussels, is famous for the final defeat of Napoleon I on June 18, 1815. Beside the battlefield, begin with a guided visit to the multimedia Memorial Museum, exploring the history of the famous battle through uniforms, historical items, animated maps, a pioneering 3D film, and more. Step inside “The Panorama” for an immersive encounter with the battle scene as you stand surrounded by the huge fresco, painted in 1912 by Louis Dumoulin. Discover the Lion’s Mound, climbing 226 steps to take in a grand view of the battlefield from the monument. If you choose, explore Hougoumont Farm, the historic farmhouse on the grounds that was the scene of “the battle within the battle” on that day in 1815. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option needs to be pre-purchased at least 10 days prior to departure. Availability for purchase while on tour is not guaranteed.


Strasbourg: Discover Alsace: Winery Tasting and Obernai Visit Follow the Alsace Wine Route on an excursion featuring a wine tasting at a local winery and a guided walk in Obernai, the tranquil town in the heart of Alsace. Travel from Strasbourg along the picturesque wine route, soaking in the gorgeous landscapes as a local guide shares commentary about this culturally diverse region. Visit an Alsace winery and savor a tasting of the local wines. The region is known for its noble, aromatic grape varieties producing floral and peachy white wines. Then, visit Obernai, a town that has retained its traditional character, with medieval defenses and half-timbered houses. Join a local guide on a walking tour of this fairy-tale setting and enjoy some time to explore on your own before returning to Strasbourg. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Culinaries

Dine on Viennese cuisine.Enjoy Belgium’s gastronomic heritage in a famous Brussel’s restaurant.Indulge in Bavarian specialties in Munich.

Must See

Explore the cosmopolitan elegance of Luxembourg, the only Grand Duchy in the world.Enjoy a walking tour of Vienna.Explore Amsterdam and cruise along its famous canals.

Choice Highlights

Amsterdam This is the capital city of The Netherlands, with a population of about 1.5 million in the metro area. It is known for its rings of canals, the Red Light District, the Anne Frank House and its famous museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, etc.). Amsterdam has a rich history in commerce, mostly due to the country’s colonies all over the world, and this gives the city a fascinating flavor and diverse population even now. There are great restaurants and shopping, and it is a very comfortable place to walk around in. It is also a great starting point from which to explore The Netherlands and beyond.

Canal Cruise Take a cruise on Amsterdam's famous canals and get to know the city from the water.

Lier

Choice on Tour: Brussels Historic Tour or Comic Book Route

Luxembourg Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, Germany and France. It is the second smallest of the European Union member states. The country has an area of 998 square miles. Though small, Luxembourg ranks as one of the top 3 richest countries in the world, with a successful steel, finance and high technology industry. Luxembourg is also considered to be one of the safest countries in the world.

Strasbourg Strasbourg is the capital of the region of Alsace in eastern France and the seat of the European Parliament. It is located just west of the Rhine River and the German border near the Black Forest. The region has been passed back and forth between France and Germany many times over the centuries, but it has remained French since the end of WWII. The whole city center was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is famous for its 12th-century cathedral (the tallest in the world after the Giza Pyramids when it was completed in 1439), and was the place where Johannes Gutenberg introduced the first movable type printing press.

Basel

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Munich This is the 3rd largest city in Germany and capital of Bavaria, population about 1.5 million in the city itself. It began as the site of a Benedictine monastery where the old city is today, and the name of the city comes from the word “monk”. It is famous today as the home of Oktoberfest and the Hofbrauhaus, the Glockenspiel clock in the Old Town Hall, its Christmas Market and the headquarters of BMW and Siemens. There are several universities there and it was the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Salzburg The name of this city means “Salt Fortress” and it comes from the custom of taxing salt shipments down the Salzach River. It is the 4th largest city in Austria, and the capital of the state of Salzburg. The baroque Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the city sits in a valley surrounded by the Alps. Mozart was born here in the 18th century, and the city was the setting for “The Sound of Music”. Salzburg became part of Austria in the early 19th century, given by Bavaria. Some of the important sights are the Salzburg Castle, Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Gardens, the birthplace of Mozart and sites associated with “The Sound of Music.”

Vienna This is the capital city of Austria, located on the Danube, with a population of over 2 million in the metro area. It is known as the “City of Music” because of the numerous famous composers who have lived and worked here, such as Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms, and also as the “City of Dreams” as it was home to Sigmund Freud. Some of its primary sights are Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Opera House, Belvedere and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Vienna is also known for its coffee houses and restaurants.

Choice on Tour: Belvedere Museum or Kunsthistorisches Museum

Mode of Transport

Travel through Europe with ease using a combination of scenic train rides, including a journey through Switzerland, and local public transportation in cities like Amsterdam, ensuring you reach all the must-see destinations comfortably.