Highlights of Europe (Small Groups, Summer, Start Amsterdam, End London, 14 Days)

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Summary

Starts
Amsterdam
Duration
14 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a 14-day journey that takes you through the heart of Europe, from the charming canals of Amsterdam to the romantic city of Venice, the eternal city of Rome, the artistic Florence, the serene Italian Lake District, the picturesque Lucerne, and finally, the vibrant city of Paris. This multi-day tour is designed to immerse you in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of these iconic destinations. Enjoy a mix of leisure time and guided tours, with visits to world-renowned attractions, local family wineries, and traditional arts centers. Experience the hospitality of the locals with home-cooked meals and learn about the art of prosecco production. This tour promises a blend of relaxation, exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

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Included

1 night at Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

1 night at Crowne Plaza Heidelberg City Centre

1 night at AC Hotel Innsbruck

2 nights at Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena

2 nights at Welcome Piram Hotel, Rome

1 night at Hotel Londra, Florence

1 night at Hotel Simplon/Hotel Dino, Baveno, Italian Lakes

2 nights at Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

2 nights at Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel

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6 Dinner with Wine (DW)

13 Breakfast (B)

Amsterdam: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam for a delightful Welcome Dinner, served with wine.

Veneto: Visit a local winery and delight in a tasting of their magnificent prosecco. Meet the vignerons and learn how to make the perfect Bellini.

Rome: Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.

Florence: Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner in the city known for its delicious cuts of steak.

Baveno: Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience on your Dine-Around Evening.

Paris: Join an avid local foodie on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.

Paris: Rendezvous with your friends at a typical French bistro for a rousing Celebration Dinner with wine. Bon Appetit!

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Choose between two carefully selected activities

Paris: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theatres, in this car-free, pedestrianized, neighbourhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blanc's spectacular jardin vertical 'oasis d'Aboukir', the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc.

Paris: Join an avid local foodie on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way.

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history.

Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. 

The workshop advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Stanserhorn: Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.

Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

Heidelberg: Venture inside the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. See the massive Heideleberg Tun built into the cellar in 1591, visit the Apothecary Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley.

Rome: Discover the history, the construction and the legends of the iconic Colosseum as you stroll around the exterior of this amazing structure.

Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods.

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Heidelberg: Explore one of Germany's most enchanting cities during your orientation with your Travel Director.

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, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.

Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.

Rome: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, including Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered throughout the city.

Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.

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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

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Attractions

Sistine ChapelSistine Chapel
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
photo of Golden Roof in Innsbruck Austria - architecture and nature background.Golden Roof
photo of amazing colorful sunset Jesuit Church of St. Francis Xavier reflects on Reuss river in Lucerne , Switzerland.Jesuit Church, Lucerne
photo of Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees at morning in Paris, France.Place de la Concorde
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
Photo of beautiful summer view of Louvre Museum, one of the world's most important museums, historic monument and parisian landmark, Paris, France.Louvre Museum
Saint-Louis Roman Catholic Cathedral of Versailles - France .Versailles Cathedral
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument
photo of part of the Oude Hortus in Utrecht, The Netherlands.Oude Hortus
photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
Photo of Arc de Triomphe  Early in the morning with the French flag, France.Arc de Triomphe
Heidelberg Palace, Altstadt, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyHeidelberg Palace
Vatican Museums, Vatican CityVatican Museums
Photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France best Destinations in Europe.Eiffel Tower
Church to Johannes, Stadt Imst, Bezirk Imst, Tyrol, AustriaChurch to Johannes
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.Piazza della Signoria
photo of tourists (faces not visible) climbing the cable car in an open car up Mount Stanserhorn in Switzerland and admire the magnificent aerial panorama of central Switzerland, mountains, villages and forest.Stanserhorn
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.Saint Mark's Basilica
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CitySt Peter's Basilica
Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes MittelrheintalWelterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
Natur Eis Palast, Gemeinde Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol, AustriaNatur Eis Palast

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam - Arrival day
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  • Oude Hortus
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Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Spend your day at leisure, exploring the city's charming, tree-lined canals and the heart of the Old City. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, where you can mingle with your fellow travelers over delicious food and wine.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Journey through the Rhine Valley to Heidelberg

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  • Heidelberg Palace
  • Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Embark on a scenic drive through the picturesque Rhine Valley, dotted with quaint villages and hilltop castles. Listen to the legend of the Lorelei Rock as you follow the Neckar River to Heidelberg. Here, visit the historic Heidelberg Castle with a Local Expert.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From the Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck

  • Innsbruck
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  • Schlegeis Alpenstraße - VERBUND Tourismus GmbH
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Travel through the northern Black Forest towards the rolling Bavarian Alps. Stop beneath the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein, rumored to have inspired Walt Disney's iconic castle. Cross the Austrian border to reach the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, where you'll tour the city's architectural jewels, including the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and the 14th-century houses of the Old Town.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: From the Dolomites to Venice

  • Venice
  • Innsbruck
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  • Castello di Polcenigo
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Continue your journey across the Italian border and through the stunning Dolomites. Stop at a local family winery in the hills of Conegliano Veneto to learn about prosecco production and enjoy a tasting session. Proceed to the romantic city of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. In the evening, savor a delightful dinner with wine.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Venice

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  • Doge's Palace
  • Piazza San Marco
  • Bridge of Sighs
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Wake up ready to embrace the romantic city of Venice. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and witness the skill of glassblowers at a traditional arts center. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square, where the city's former wealth and power are evident in the riches of St. Mark's Basilica. Admire the Doge's Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps cruising the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: From Venice to Rome

  • Venice
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  • Archbasilica of St John Lateran
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Head into the Apennine Mountains and venture through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria. Follow the course of the Tiber to the Eternal City of Rome. Enjoy a private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes, home to the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. In the evening, experience Italian hospitality at its best with a home-cooked dinner at a local Roman's home.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Discovering Rome

Day 7: Discovering Rome

  • Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museums
  • St Peter's Basilica
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Spend the day exploring Rome with a Local Expert. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, home to priceless art and stunning frescoes. Explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches, and cross the River Tiber to see the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: From Rome to Florence

  • Florence
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  • Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Piazza della Signoria
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Drive to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. A Local Expert will accompany you to the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city. Spend the afternoon shopping for quality goods like gold and leather, or visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's famed masterpiece, 'David.' In the evening, enjoy an authentic meal at a local trattoria in the heart of Florence.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: From Florence to the Italian Lake District

  • Florence
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  • Life Electric
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Travel past Milan to reach the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favorite retreat of the rich and famous. Spend the afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake. You may choose to take a cruise to the lovely Isola Bella for a guided tour of the palace and stunning Botanical Gardens. In the evening, choose your preferred dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: From the Italian Lake District to Lucerne

  • Lucerne
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  • Lake Brienz
  • Stanserhorn
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Leave the Italian Lake District and cross the Swiss border. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you to the summit. Enjoy the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Continue to lakeside Lucerne where the afternoon is at your leisure. You may choose to enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne with its dramatic vistas.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Exploring Lucerne

  • Lucerne
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  • Chapel Bridge
  • Jesuit Church, Lucerne
  • Lion Monument
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Visit the emotive Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff, and stroll across the Chapel Bridge to see the ornate Jesuit Church. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, shopping for delectable chocolate and glamorous Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town. You may also choose to venture into the countryside for a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride and meet the local farmers.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: From Lucerne to Paris

  • Paris
  • Lucerne
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  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champ de Mars
  • Louvre Museum
  • Versailles Cathedral
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Eiffel Tower
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Journey through the rural French countryside of Alsace and Burgundy, famous for its vineyards and wines, to arrive in the vibrant City of Light, Paris. During your time in Paris, see the impressive Eiffel Tower, the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, and the imposing facades of the Louvre. Discover the banks of the Seine with its many romantic bridges, see the obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Spend the evening at your leisure, perhaps visiting one of the world-famous cabaret shows.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Exploring Paris

  • Paris
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  • Musée de Montmartre
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Spend the day exploring Paris. Choose to explore community life in the picturesque Montorgueil district or join an avid foodie to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. In the evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner at the historic restaurant La Coupole, delighting in French cuisine and delicious wine.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: From Paris to London

  • Paris
  • London - Departure day
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In the morning, bid farewell to your traveling companions as your journey comes to an end. Travel by high-speed Eurostar train for your journey back to London. On arrival, you are transferred to a London hotel where your trip ends.

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