European Highlights (Bus Tours)

European Highlights (Trafalgar)
Duration
7 days
Countries
4
Next Departure
21-Sep-2026
Starting at
USD 2,395
Price per day
USD 342
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Train

Summary

From Amsterdam to Paris, this trip reveals Europe’s diverse cultures and landscapes. Cruise the Rhine past hilltop castles and riverside towns, then witness the force of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Meet local winemakers on a Be My Guest experience and hear their story over a glass from their vineyard. Cross the Alps to Lucerne and take in its historic charm and mountain views. Then it’s Paris, a city that needs no introduction, where you’ll discover grand boulevards, charming quartiers and unforgettable icons.

Map: European Highlights (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Amsterdam
Day 2
Enjoy A Scenic Cruise In The Rhineland
Day 3
Journey Through The Black Forest To Lucerne
Day 4
Explore Lucerne
Day 5
Off Through The Burgundy Wine Region To Paris
Day 6
Explore Magical Paris
Day 7
Farewell Paris

Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Travel Cities (4): Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris

Highlights

Be My Guest

Rhineland: On this Be My Guest experience you’ll enjoy a tour of the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard, followed by dinner. The vineyard was founded in 1955 and is currently headed up by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)

Iconic Experience

  • Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
  • Rhineland: Cruise beneath 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: See the magnificent red sandstone castle ruins, overlooking the Old Town and Neckar River.
  • Black Forest: Watch as skilled artisans capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
  • Rhine Falls: See Europe’s largest waterfall as the Rhine River surges over the cliffs in a powerful natural display.
  • 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.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Lucerne: Visit Max Chocolatier's boutique, an ethical chocolate experience, to learn why sustainable and fair trade chocolate tastes better. Leave with the knowledge of why ethical chocolate makes a difference and a gift of Swiss chocolate to nibble on. Your visit supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.

Must-see Highlights (do not use for Day Highlights

  • Explore Paris
  • Discover Amsterdam and Lucerne
  • Visit the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen and a cuckoo clock factory in the Black Forest
  • View the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
  • See the Lorelei Rock and the vineyards of Burgundy in France
  • Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • 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
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London (offered on relevant tour variations)

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Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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