Best European Holidays
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 17-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Spain, France, Switzerland, England, the Netherlands, and Germany. This multi-day tour is meticulously designed to provide an immersive experience, offering a blend of guided tours and free time for personal exploration. From the vibrant nightlife of Madrid to the historic charm of London, the artistic allure of Paris to the modern vibrancy of Berlin, every day brings a new adventure. Enjoy a variety of activities, including museum visits, city tours, boat cruises, and even a cable car ride to a glacier. Savor regional cuisines, interact with locals, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hotels, with meals and transfers included for a hassle-free experience.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Plaza Mayor and la Latina in Madrid, Tower Bridge in London , Leicester - Soho, London , Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam
Transfer: Camden Town in London
Basic travel insurance
Breakfast buffet
1 Lunch Included in: GRINDELWALD
City tour in: MADRID, Poblet, BARCELONA, PARIS, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN
Ticket admission: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, Poblet Monastery , Carrieres de Lumiere show , Chillon castle; Cailler chocolate factory , 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris , Diamond Cutting Workshop in Amsterdam , Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Museum in Berlin
English speaking tour in: MADRID, BARCELONA, PARIS, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
MADRID
: PRAGA or SILKEN PUERTA MADRID or PULLMAN MADRID AIRPORT FERIA
BARCELONA
: CATALONIA BARCELONA 505 or ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA
Gerona
: BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA or KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE or ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN
LEYSIN
: CAMPANILE MARTIGNY or CENTRAL RESIDENCE or MOVENPICK AIRPORT
ZURICH
: INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT or MERCURE ZURICH CITY or NOVOTEL P. D´ITALIE
PARIS
: MERCURE PARIS PTE VERSALLES EXPO or MERCURE PORTE D´ORLEANS or IBIS ROUEN CENTER CHAMPS DE MARS
Rouen
: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ROUEN or BB ROUEN CENTRE RIVE GAUCHE or IBIS LONDON WEMBLEY
LONDRES
: NOVOTEL LONDON WEMBLEY or HARWICK-HOEK VAN HOLLAND or IBIS SCHIPOL AMSTERDAM AIRPORT
AMSTERDAM
: AMEDIA AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or INTERCITY AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or MERCURE BERLIN TEMPELHOF
BERLIN
: GRAND CITY BERLIN EAST or HOLIDAY INN BERLIN CITY WEST
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Madrid
- Madrid - Arrival day
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- Laredo palace
- Main Square
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Madrid! Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will escort you to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure, acclimatizing to the city's rhythm. In the evening, we'll take you to the bustling Plaza Mayor and the lively La Latina neighborhood, renowned for its nightlife and tapas restaurants. Choose from a variety of dining options, including Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Madrid
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- El Retiro Park
- plaza de España
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Laredo palace
- Naval Museum
- Tio Pepe
- Main Square
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Begin your day with a comprehensive tour of Madrid's city center. Marvel at the grandeur of Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Visit the tranquil Retiro Park, home to a serene lake and the stunning Glass Palace. Experience the thrill of football at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, one of the world's top football clubs. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, exploring the city's many attractions.
Day 3 – Day 3: Madrid to Barcelona via Zaragoza
- Zaragoza
- Madrid
- Barcelona
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Depart Madrid in the morning and journey through the lands of Castile to Aragón. Make a brief stop in Zaragoza to admire the magnificent Pilar Basilica. Continue to the Monastery of Poblet, one of the world's best-preserved medieval monasteries, nestled within beautiful surroundings. In the evening, arrive in Barcelona, a city renowned for its unique architecture and vibrant culture. Check into your hotel and rest for the night.
Day 4 – Day 4: Barcelona to Girona
- Barcelona
- Girona
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- Cathedral of Barcelona
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Start your day with a city tour of Barcelona, a city that opens up to the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for its modernist architecture. Explore its promenades and the memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics that took place there. In the evening, leave Barcelona and head north to Catalonia. Before checking into your hotel, take a walk through Girona, admiring its historic center, colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter, and the cathedral.
Day 5 – Day 5: Girona to Chambery via Arles
- Grenoble
- Girona
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Depart Girona and cross into France, traversing the beautiful region of Provence. Stop in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, where you can stroll around and have lunch. Visit the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground art, image, and sound show held in former quarries. If tickets are not available, we'll visit the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard instead. Arrive in Chambery, the charming capital of Savoy, and check into your hotel for the night.
Day 6 – Day 6: Chambery to Leysin via Geneva
- Geneva
- Gruyères
- Gstaad
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- Moynier Park
- Castle of the counts of Gruyères
- Aigle Castle
- Jardin Anglais
- Palace of Nations
- Chillon Castle
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Travel to Switzerland and arrive in Geneva. Visit the Palace of Nations, the European headquarters of the United Nations, and the beautiful English Garden with its floral clock. Admire the Jet d'Eau, Europe's tallest fountain. Visit the picturesque village of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese, and enjoy lunch. Visit the Cailler chocolate factory for a tasting session. Explore the fantastic medieval Chillon Castle, built on the waters of the lake. Continue your journey through picturesque landscapes and wooden villages to Leysin, a charming holiday village with spectacular views. Dinner is included at your hotel.
Day 7 – Day 7: Leysin to Zurich via Glacier 3000
- Grindelwald
- Lucerne
- Zurich
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- Zürichhorn
- Inseli Lungern
- Lucerne Needle Dam
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Experience high mountain scenery as you ascend to one of Switzerland's most spectacular spots, Glacier 3000. Take a cable car ride to the glacier, where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral, or play in the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken for lunch, then continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities. Finally, arrive in Zurich, where you'll have time to explore the city before checking into your hotel.
Day 8 – Day 8: Zurich to Paris via Strasbourg
- Bern
- Zurich
- Paris
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Leave Zurich and head to the French region of Alsace. Visit its capital, Strasbourg, a charming city that blends French and German influences. Spend some time exploring the city before continuing your journey to Paris, the City of Lights. Arrive in Paris in the evening and check into your hotel.
Day 9 – Day 9: Exploring Paris
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- Palace of Versailles
- Musée de Montmartre
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Immerse yourself in the history of France with a visit to the grand Palace of Versailles and its beautiful gardens. Return to Paris and head to Montmartre, a bohemian neighborhood known for its artists and cabarets. Take a cable car up to this neighborhood and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Embark on a city tour with a local guide to admire the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris. Return to your hotel in the evening. Optionally, you can attend a variety show.
Day 10 – Day 10: Paris to Rouen
- Paris
- Rouen
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- Eiffel Tower
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Start your day in the heart of Paris, at the iconic Eiffel Tower. Ascend to the second floor of this remarkable monument for a bird's-eye view of the city (ticket included). Next, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Spend the afternoon exploring Paris at your leisure. In the late afternoon, depart Paris for Rouen, a city museum with half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and gothic churches. Check into your hotel in Rouen.
Day 11 – Day 11: Rouen to London via Canterbury
- Canterbury
- London
- Rouen
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- Évreux Cathedral
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Take a stroll in the center of Rouen to admire its magnificent cathedral and the ancient streets of the historic center. Travel north to the English Channel and cross by ferry to reach Canterbury, the religious capital of England with a very attractive historic center. Continue to London, arriving with time to explore. Visit the lit-up Tower Bridge and admire the city's modern buildings. Enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. After dinner, return to your hotel.
Day 12 – Day 12: Exploring London
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- Horniman Museum and Gardens
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Discover London on a locally guided tour featuring style, culture, and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, where you may witness the famous 'Changing of the Guard'. Spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, take a walk through Leicester Square, China Town, and Soho, areas known for their lively atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Choose from a variety of restaurants for dinner. Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 13 – Day 13: London to the Netherlands via Colchester
- Colchester
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- Horniman Museum and Gardens
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Visit the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world. At lunchtime, transfer to Camden, a district famous for its varied and extravagant street market. Enjoy some leisure time. In the afternoon, leave for Colchester, known as the most ancient city in England. Take some time for a stroll before boarding the ferry in Harwich for a night voyage to the Netherlands.
Day 14 – Day 14: Arrival in the Netherlands
- Amsterdam
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- Monet Atelier in Zaandam NL
- Amstelpark
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Arrive in the Netherlands (Hoek Van Holland) in the morning and make a stop in Volendam, a picturesque fishing village. Continue to Amsterdam for a panoramic city tour, exploring its narrow canals, official buildings, and parks. Witness a demonstration of the diamond cutting technique. In the evening, dine in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values.
Day 15 – Day 15: Amsterdam to Berlin via Hamelin
- Hamelin
- Amsterdam
- Berlin
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- C/O Berlin
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Leave Amsterdam and head towards Germany. Make a stop in Hamelin, a picturesque German town where many shops and streets remind us of the fairy tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin by the Brothers Grimm. Continue towards Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the old border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. Arrive in Berlin in the evening.
Day 16 – Day 16: Exploring Berlin
- Berlin
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- Reichstag
- Funkturm Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate
- Sanssouci Palace
- Victory Column
- Museum Island
- Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
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Discover Germany's incredible capital, Berlin, on a guided tour. Visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and the Brandenburg Gates. Stop at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum to understand the city's difficult history during the 20th century. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a meal in the lively area of Kantstrasse, which offers a variety of ethnic restaurants.
Day 17 – Day 17: Departure
- Berlin - Departure day
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After breakfast, your memorable 17-day tour of Europe concludes. You'll leave with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
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