European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
$2515
European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension
8 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris, London
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Tour code:
WHILUZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most iconic destinations with the "European Highlights With Eurostar™ Extension" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, where you'll enjoy a scenic canal cruise. Travel through Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley, explore the enchanting Black Forest, and marvel at the majestic Rhine Falls. In Switzerland, discover the charming city of Lucerne and indulge in an ethical chocolate experience. Continue your journey through France's Burgundy Wine Region to the romantic city of Paris, where you'll explore its historic landmarks and vibrant culture. Conclude your tour with a high-speed Eurostar™ train ride to London. Throughout the trip, enjoy the comfort of luxury air-conditioned coaches, cherry-picked accommodations, and the expertise of a professional Travel Director. With a blend of guided sightseeing and free time, this tour offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Mercure City
Accommodation Name: Mercure City
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the colorful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and drinks.
Day 2: Enjoy A Scenic Cruise In The Rhineland Connect With Locals
Location: Heidelberg
Accommodation: Leonardo
Accommodation Name: Leonardo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey through Germany's Rhine Valley, boarding a cruise past terraced vineyards, historic towns and medieval castles to St. Goar. The old university town of Heidelberg is our next stop, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and view of the ruined red sandstone castle that towers above the city. Then we head to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently owned by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.We venture to our hotel in Heidelberg.
Day 3: Journey Through The Black Forest To Lucerne Dive Into Culture
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation Name: Astoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delve into a world of legends and fairy-tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, we’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the fine craft of cuckoo clock making, before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. We cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights.
Day 4: Explore Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation Name: Astoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up the lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards in 1792 and spend your afternoon shopping in the Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates. Consider an Optional Experience ascending the surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views, wander along the tranquil lake shore or stroll around the city admiring the decorative signposts and ornate façades lining the city's streets.
Day 5: Off Through The Burgundy Wine Region To Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Renaissance La Défense
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the changing landscape as you travel into France through Alsace and cross the Maginot Line. Admire the scenic Burgundy Wine Region, famous for its delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, before arriving in Paris. Indulge in a free evening to explore the grand boulevards of the French capital. Experience the pageantry of Paris first-hand and opt for an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.
Day 6: Explore Magical Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverbank
Accommodation Name: Renaissance La Défense
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist today and delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. This evening, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.
Day 7: Catch The Eurostar™ To London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Riverbank
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfers are provided to Paris Gare du Nord station, where you'll board the Eurostar™ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Day 8: Journey Home
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your holiday.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Transportation is provided by a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
What's Not Included
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
Dive Into Culture
- Black Forest: Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and there are also alternative transportation options such as rail journeys.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour package.
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What is the 'Be My Guest' experience mentioned in the tour?
The 'Be My Guest' experience involves enjoying German hospitality with an exclusive dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, where you will connect with locals.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest, where you can watch skilled craftsmen demonstrate the centuries-old craft of clock making.
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What is the 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Lucerne?
In Lucerne, the 'Make Travel Matter' experience involves visiting Max Chocolatiers boutique for an ethical chocolate experience, where you learn about sustainable and fair trade chocolate and receive a gift of Swiss chocolate.
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How does the tour conclude?
The tour concludes with a journey on the Eurostar™ train from Paris to London, followed by an English breakfast on the last day.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar 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 trafalgar 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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