European Highlights Tour
Trip Overview
The European Highlights Tour is a classic favorite for travelers wanting to experience the best of Europe in a single trip. It typically covers multiple countries, offering a blend of history, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks.
Tour Overview
- Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, and sometimes Austria or Belgium
- Duration: 10-14 days
- Type: Multi-country guided tour (can be group or private)
Itinerary
Arrival in Paris, France
- Arrival: Land in Paris and check into your hotel.
- Evening: Welcome dinner and introduction to the tour.
Paris, France
Versailles (Optional Day Trip)
- All Day: Optional day trip to Versailles. Explore the stunning Palace of Versailles and its grand gardens.
Rome, Italy
- Morning: Travel to Rome by coach or flight.
- Afternoon: Visit the Colosseum and learn about its history.
- Evening: Explore Vatican City, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
Florence, Italy
- Morning: Depart for Florence.
- Afternoon: Visit the Uffizi Gallery and see Renaissance masterpieces.
- Evening: Walk along the Ponte Vecchio and enjoy local cuisine.
Venice, Italy
Lucerne, Switzerland
Swiss Alps (Optional Excursion)
- All Day: Optional excursion to Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) or a scenic train ride on the Glacier Express.
Heidelberg or Munich, Germany
Rhine River Cruise
- All Day: Enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise. Admire the castles and vineyards along the way.
Amsterdam, Netherlandsy
Optional Add-ons
- Belgium: Visit Brussels to see the Grand Place, Atomium, and sample Belgian chocolate.
- Austria: Explore Vienna's grand palaces and Salzburg's Sound of Music sights.
Heidelberg or Munich, Germany
- Morning: Depart from Amsterdam or return to your original departure city.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 3-4 star hotels with daily breakfast (and some tours include a few dinners).
- Transfers: Airport and intercity transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Tours & Activities:
- Guided city tours and excursions
- Transportation between cities (by coach, train, or flight)
- Entrance fees to major attractions (like the Colosseum, Eiffel Tower, etc.)
- English-speaking guide for all tours and excursions.
- All entrance fees for listed attractions.
Exclusions
- You will need to arrange your visas
- No land transport (you will need to need to make your arrangements) other than listed
- Anything not included in the itinerary
- Any additional expenses
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses, including additional meals, shopping, and any non-included water sports.
Package Policies
Confirmation Policy
- Booking needs to be done 60 days before the tour start date.
- Booking will be confirmed after receipt of complete payment and you will get your confirmed itinerary.
- The itinerary will be decided after communication with you and the itinerary listed above is not final.
- The accommodation suggested can change according to availability.
Refund Policy
Once you have booked the tour, no refunds can be made.
Booking Policy
Your tour will be booked as soon as you have gone through the payment process. You should go ahead with the booking only after you are completely sure that you or your group will be available for the tour dates.
Cancellation Policy
You cannot cancel the booking, once made, under any circumstances.
Payment Policy
You need to pay the complete amount to have your booking confirmed. Always go through your itinerary to make sure that everything is as you require it before proceeding with the payment, as no changes are allowed later. You can get involved in other activities if you wish to pay for them yourself.