14 days tour

European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 14 Days)

European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 14 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Park Plaza Riverbank Mercure City Leonardo Grauer Bรคr, Alphotel Novotel Mestre Castellana Barcelรณ Aran Mantegna Grand Mediterraneo Astoria Renaissance La Dรฉfense

Meals

13 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest lunch with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom. Heidelberg: Explore one of Germanyโ€™s most enchanting cities during an orientation with your Travel Director. Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbrรคuhaus, St. Peterโ€™s Church and the famous Marienplatz. Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director. Vatican: Visit Vatican City and see St. Peterโ€™s Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietร . Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghibertiโ€™s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys. Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris. Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Explore London, Rome, Florence and Paris Discover Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Markโ€™s Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris See the Lorelei Rock in Germany and the vineyards of Burgundy Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River and by private launch to St. Markโ€™s Square in Venice An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels Optional Experiences and free time London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgarโ€™s recommended London hotel Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 14 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To London

      The vibrant British capital where you will spend the next two nights, enjoying the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Discover Historic London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Discover Historic London

      Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour to see the iconic sites of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of Londonโ€™s museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Eurostarโ„ข To Brussels And On To Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Eurostarโ„ข To Brussels And On To Amsterdam

      This morning we meet our Travel Director before traveling to Londonโ€™s St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostarโ„ข for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a dinner cruise on its canals.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise

      Driving through the lush landscapes of The Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar, passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the Baroque city of Heidelberg, we explore its unexpected highlights before traveling to your hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Off To Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Off To Innsbruck

      Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our orientation takes us past the Hofbrauhaus, reputedly the most famous Beerhall in the world, and the neo-Gothic Town Hall which dominates the Marienplatz. We cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including Emperor Maximilianโ€™s famous Golden Roof with its ornate faรงade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

      Journey through the emerald-green landscape along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Markโ€™s Square. View the ornate Dogeโ€™s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by condemned prisoners as they took one last longing look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience where youโ€™ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing. Youโ€™ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Thereโ€™s time later to enjoy the city your way. Get lost in Venice, cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.

  • Day 7 Day 7: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals

      Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching Rome, the โ€™Eternal Cityโ€™. En route, we Connect With Locals over lunch at a Be My Guest experience and enjoy true Tuscan hospitality with a local family on their private estate in the Chianti countryside.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

      Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We continue to Ancient Rome to view Roman Forum, the walls of the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms. Sit on the Spanish Steps savoring a tasty gelato, or shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Continue To Renaissance Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Continue To Renaissance Florence

      From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the โ€™Cradle of the Renaissanceโ€™, Florence. Delve into the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city with your Local Specialist. Visit the political hub of the city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo, crowned by Brunelleschiโ€™s dome, and the Baptistery, renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Across The Alps To Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Across The Alps To Lucerne

      Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where weโ€™ll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the flower-lined 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the river Reuss.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Explore Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Explore Lucerne

      This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.

  • Day 12 Day 12: On To Captivating Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: On To Captivating Paris

      Crossing the border into France this morning, we travel past the picturesque vineyards and country towns of Burgundy en route to the โ€™City of Lightโ€™. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cozy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colorful Parisian cabaret.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Discover The Sights Of Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Discover The Sights Of Paris

      Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, Place de la Concorde, the 19th-century Arc de Triomphe, honoring those who fought for France, and Notre Dame Cathedral, then enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Our European Whirl is almost at its end, we spend the evening with fellow travelers and our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Farewell Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Farewell Paris

      Today bid adieu to your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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