Hearts of Europe
Tags:
London; France; Amsterdam; Paris; Rhine River; Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Holland; Rothenburg; Heidelberg; Western Europe;
This is the ideal 13-day trip for those who prefer an in-depth Western Europe experience. Enjoy a fast Eurostar train ride from London to Paris, and ascend the Eiffel Tower. Stops are made in the Principality of Liechtenstein, in Innsbruck, Austria, in romantic Rothenburg, in Cologne, and in Heidelberg, enjoy ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Amsterdam, Netherlands; Heidelberg, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; Paris, France
- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
-
15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
This is the ideal 13-day trip for those who prefer an in-depth Western Europe experience. Enjoy a fast Eurostar train ride from London to Paris, and ascend the Eiffel Tower. Stops are made in the Principality of Liechtenstein, in Innsbruck, Austria, in romantic Rothenburg, in Cologne, and in Heidelberg, enjoy a visit of the castle. Finally, a scenic cruise on the Rhine River is included. Two nights stays in London, Paris, Lucerne, Munich and in Amsterdam include guided sightseeing tours.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - London
Arrival in London, England.
Hotel
Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Stay at Ramada Hyde Park (F).
Day 3 - London
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a professional Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held.
Sightseeing
Time in the afternoon for independent activities. Optional excursions are available to the Tower of London and to Windsor Castle.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Tonight maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (FB)
Day 4 - Paris
London–Paris, France.
Train
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the Eurostar Train to Paris, the splendid capital of a beautiful country.
Food and Dining
Tonight join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring and you may wish to join an optional dinner in a ocal restaurant followed by an illumination drive of the city. (FB)
Hotel
Stay at Holiday Inn Porte de Clichy (F).
Day 5 - Paris
Sightseeing
Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird’seye view take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
Nightlife
An optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (BB)
Day 6 - Lucerne
Paris–Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
A comfortable ride on the highway skirting Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss border. Enjoy vistas of the Alps as you enter picture book Lucerne. (BB,D)
Hotel
Stay at Royal (F).
Day 7 - Lucerne
Sightseeing
Admire Thorwaldsen’s Lion Monument and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobbled streets of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church.
Shopping
Afterwards, shop for Swiss watches.
Adventure
Choose from our optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car, take a cruise on the fjord-like lake, or join a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing. (BB)
Day 8 - Munich
Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Munich, Germany
Sightseeing
Morning break is in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of Liechtenstein. In Innsbruck take a pleasant stroll through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s Golden Roof. Next, stunning mountain views all along the road from the Austrian Tyrol to Bavaria and Munich. (BB,D)
Hotel
Stay at Holiday Inn City North (F).
Day 9 - Munich
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Olympic Stadium, the 1,000-foothigh Television Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Hall, and the Gothic Frauenkirche.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon an optional excursion is available to King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle and the Passion Play village of Oberammergau. (BB)
Day 10 - Heidelberg
Munich–Rothenburg–Heidelberg.
Sightseeing
North to fabulous Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses.
Sightseeing
Next stop is Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame. Visit its red-walled Castle where the Great Vat, a 49,000- gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. (BB,D)
Hotel
Stay at Best Western Rega (F).
Day 11 - Amsterdam
Heidelberg–Amsterdam, Holland.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Today’s highlight is a romantic Rhine Cruise past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. During your break in Cologne, visit the awesome twin-spired gothic Cathedral. Then continue through the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. (BB,D)
Hotel
Stay at Mercure aan de Amstel (F).
Day 12 - Amsterdam
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Enjoy a Canal Cruise with a Local Guide to see the patrician mansions, gabled façades, and humpback bridges, and hear about the history of the 700-year-old capital.
Sightseeing
Next, visit a major Diamond Center to appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Later you may wish to join an optional excursion to Volendam. (BB)
Day 13 - Amsterdam
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
Not the trip you were looking for?
You may also start a free trip request below and get matched with up to three travel specialists who can help you plan your travel:
Submit Inquiry to Travel Specialist
Already a member? Log in now.
Tripology is TRUSTe Certified so your information is safe.
We will only share your contact information with the travel professional who posted this trip.
Trips you may also be interested in
- Switzerland Rail Spectacular
- Enjoy a first Class escorted train journey through the splendor of Switzerland highlighting some of the country's most popular trains.
- Girlfriend Getaway to Europe: London, Amsterdam & Paris
- Enjoy Girlfriend Getaway to Europe: London, Amsterdam & Paris tour including sightseeing and many other activities in London, Amsterdam and Paris. Enjoy the incredible art collections, shopping, restaurants, bars and night clubs in London. Explore the old part of Amsterdam on foot, strolling across ancient bridges and down narrow lanes ...
- Wonderful France
- Enjoy 9 Days Wonderful France Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Aix-En-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice and Paris.
- Treasures of Austria, Italy and Switzerland
- Enjoy 10 Days Treasures of Austria, Italy and Switzerland Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Innsbruck, Lucerne, Salzburg, Verona and Zurich.
Search for travel inspiration
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Meals: 2 full English breakfasts (FB); 9 buffet breakfasts (BB);4 three-course dinners (D); a welcome drink in Paris. Accommodation for 12 nights in hotels mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips; tour host; driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu; optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
Fill out the form below and let your friends know about Hearts of Europe .
