14-Day Multi-Destination Europe Tour from London to Amsterdam, Venice, Rome and Paris

The tring-tring of bicycles sounds the start of your European Whirl. Kick back on the canals of Amsterdam and Venice, in the quiet lakeside beauty of Lucerne and among the Tuscan hills near Florence, with flavours of Italian Chianti setting the tone for an unforgettable trip.

Travel: 14 days, 9 countries and 15 cities
Accommodations: 13 nights

Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

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Sightseeing highlights

  • 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. Mark’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. Mark’s Square in Venice

Travel highlights

  • 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
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel
  • Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Itinerary

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.

Accommodation: The Tower Hotel London

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 London’s museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.

Accommodation: The Tower Hotel London

Included Meals: Breakfast

Eurostar™ to Brussels and on to Amsterdam

This morning we meet our Travel Director before travelling to London’s St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostar™ 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 travellers and Travel Director for a dinner cruise on its canals.

Accommodation: Mercure Amsterdam City

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Iconic Experience: Amsterdam Orientation

Journey to the Rhineland and a Scenic Cruise

This Summer version of this tour will overnight in Sinsheim.

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 travelling to our Rhineland hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Sinsheim

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Iconic Experience: Rhine Valley Cruise, Heidelberg Orientation

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 Maximilian’s famous Golden Roof with its ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.

Accommodation: Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck

Included Meals: Breakfast

Iconic Experience: Munich Orientation, Innsbruck Orientation

Onwards to the Canals of Venice

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. Mark’s Square. View the ornate Doge’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 MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing. You’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. There’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.

Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice

Included Meals: Breakfast

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®: Learn about the History and Ancient Skills of Venetian Glassblowing

All Roads Lead to Rome

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.

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 ‘Eternal City’. 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.

Accommodation: A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel Rome/Precise House Mantegna Roma
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Be My Guest: Meet the Landi Family

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. 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 savouring a tasty gelato, or shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.

Accommodation: A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel Rome/Precise House Mantegna Roma
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals: Breakfast

Iconic Experience: See St. Peter’s Basilica

Continue to Renaissance Florence

From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, 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 Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Baptistery, renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.

Accommodation: Hilton Florence Metropole

Included Meals: Breakfast

Iconic Experience: Scenic Drive through Tuscany, Florence City Tour

Across the Alps to Lucerne

Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we’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.

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Included Meals: Breakfast

Iconic Experience: Scenic Drive Through the Alps

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.

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Iconic Experience: Lucerne Orientation

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 ‘City of Light’. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colourful Parisian cabaret.

Accommodation: Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris

Included Meals: Breakfast

Discover the Sights of Paris

Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the 19th-century Arc de Triomphe, honouring 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 travellers and our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.

Accommodation: Evergreen Laurel Hotel Paris

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Iconic Experience: Paris City Tour

Farewell Paris

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

Departure Transfer: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport at 08:00

Included Meals: Breakfast

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