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European Cavalcade

Explore the romantic landscapes, pretty medieval villages and stately capitals of Europe on this 18-day voyage from Amsterdam to Rome and Paris with a stay in the Bay of Naples and visits to Beaune...

Explore the romantic landscapes, pretty medieval villages and stately capitals of Europe on this 18-day voyage from Amsterdam to Rome and Paris with a stay in the Bay of Naples and visits to Beaune and Monaco along the way. You'll cruise down the Rhine, see the mournful lion of Lucerne and the Vatican City as you capture all the exhilarating highlights of Europe.

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European Cavalcade
Explore the romantic landscapes, pretty medieval villages and stately capitals of Europe on this 18-day voyage from Amsterdam to Rome and Paris with a stay in the Bay of Naples and visits to Beaune and Monaco along the way. You'll cruise down the Rhine, see the mournful lion of Lucerne and the Vatican City as you capture all the exhilarating highlights of Europe.

Dining Summary

  • 17 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)

Essentials

  • See the historic city center
  • View the Gothic Cathedral
  • Cruise the romantic Rhine
  • Visit the magnificent medieval town
  • Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge
  • Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square 
  • See the ancient sites with a Local Guide
  • See Piazza della Signoria
  • View the Leaning Tower
  • Visit the Principality
  • View the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d'Avignon
  • Explore the heart of the Burgundy winemaking region
  • View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower

Iconic Experience

  • 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.
  • Colmar: Join your Travel Director to explore the heart of Colmar, where colorful half-timbered houses, canal-lined lanes and flower-filled squares give the town its storybook charm. As you walk, you’ll discover why this Alsatian gem has inspired artists, winemakers and visitors for centuries. 
  • 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.
  • Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
  • Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.
  • Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
  • Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Monaco City: Bask in the stunning views on your Monaco Orientation.
  • Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.

Details

Tour Operator
Costsaver
Start City
Amsterdam
End City
Paris
Duration (Days)
18
Activity Level
Panorama

Highlights

  • CostSaver Europe Discoveries
  • Panorama
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Twin USD 3,925 April 21, 2027 May 8, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 April 21, 2027 May 8, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 April 21, 2027 May 8, 2027
Single USD 4,665 April 21, 2027 May 8, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 April 28, 2027 May 15, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 April 28, 2027 May 15, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 April 28, 2027 May 15, 2027
Single USD 4,665 April 28, 2027 May 15, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 May 5, 2027 May 22, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 May 5, 2027 May 22, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 May 5, 2027 May 22, 2027
Single USD 4,655 May 5, 2027 May 22, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 May 12, 2027 May 29, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 May 12, 2027 May 29, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 May 12, 2027 May 29, 2027
Single USD 4,655 May 12, 2027 May 29, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 May 19, 2027 June 5, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 May 19, 2027 June 5, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 May 19, 2027 June 5, 2027
Single USD 4,755 May 19, 2027 June 5, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 May 26, 2027 June 12, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 May 26, 2027 June 12, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 May 26, 2027 June 12, 2027
Single USD 4,665 May 26, 2027 June 12, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 June 2, 2027 June 19, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 June 2, 2027 June 19, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 June 2, 2027 June 19, 2027
Single USD 4,755 June 2, 2027 June 19, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 June 9, 2027 June 26, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 June 9, 2027 June 26, 2027
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Single USD 4,665 June 9, 2027 June 26, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 June 16, 2027 July 3, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 June 16, 2027 July 3, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 June 16, 2027 July 3, 2027
Single USD 4,665 June 16, 2027 July 3, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 June 23, 2027 July 10, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 June 23, 2027 July 10, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 June 23, 2027 July 10, 2027
Single USD 4,655 June 23, 2027 July 10, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 June 30, 2027 July 17, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 June 30, 2027 July 17, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 June 30, 2027 July 17, 2027
Single USD 4,655 June 30, 2027 July 17, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 July 7, 2027 July 24, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 July 7, 2027 July 24, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 July 7, 2027 July 24, 2027
Single USD 4,665 July 7, 2027 July 24, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 July 14, 2027 July 31, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 July 14, 2027 July 31, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 July 14, 2027 July 31, 2027
Single USD 4,665 July 14, 2027 July 31, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 July 21, 2027 August 7, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 July 21, 2027 August 7, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 July 21, 2027 August 7, 2027
Single USD 4,665 July 21, 2027 August 7, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 July 28, 2027 August 14, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 July 28, 2027 August 14, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 July 28, 2027 August 14, 2027
Single USD 4,665 July 28, 2027 August 14, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 August 4, 2027 August 21, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 August 4, 2027 August 21, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 August 4, 2027 August 21, 2027
Single USD 4,665 August 4, 2027 August 21, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 August 11, 2027 August 28, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 August 11, 2027 August 28, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 August 11, 2027 August 28, 2027
Single USD 4,665 August 11, 2027 August 28, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 August 18, 2027 September 4, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 August 18, 2027 September 4, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 August 18, 2027 September 4, 2027
Single USD 4,685 August 18, 2027 September 4, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 August 25, 2027 September 11, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 August 25, 2027 September 11, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 August 25, 2027 September 11, 2027
Single USD 4,665 August 25, 2027 September 11, 2027
Twin USD 4,050 September 1, 2027 September 18, 2027
TwinShare USD 4,050 September 1, 2027 September 18, 2027
Triple USD 4,080 September 1, 2027 September 18, 2027
Single USD 4,790 September 1, 2027 September 18, 2027
Twin USD 4,050 September 8, 2027 September 25, 2027
TwinShare USD 4,050 September 8, 2027 September 25, 2027
Triple USD 4,080 September 8, 2027 September 25, 2027
Single USD 4,790 September 8, 2027 September 25, 2027
Twin USD 4,050 September 15, 2027 October 2, 2027
TwinShare USD 4,050 September 15, 2027 October 2, 2027
Triple USD 4,080 September 15, 2027 October 2, 2027
Single USD 4,790 September 15, 2027 October 2, 2027
Twin USD 4,050 September 22, 2027 October 9, 2027
TwinShare USD 4,050 September 22, 2027 October 9, 2027
Triple USD 4,080 September 22, 2027 October 9, 2027
Single USD 4,780 September 22, 2027 October 9, 2027
Twin USD 4,050 September 29, 2027 October 16, 2027
TwinShare USD 4,050 September 29, 2027 October 16, 2027
Triple USD 4,080 September 29, 2027 October 16, 2027
Single USD 4,780 September 29, 2027 October 16, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 October 6, 2027 October 23, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 October 6, 2027 October 23, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 October 6, 2027 October 23, 2027
Single USD 4,655 October 6, 2027 October 23, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 October 13, 2027 October 30, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 October 13, 2027 October 30, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 October 13, 2027 October 30, 2027
Single USD 4,655 October 13, 2027 October 30, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 October 20, 2027 November 6, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 October 20, 2027 November 6, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 October 20, 2027 November 6, 2027
Single USD 4,655 October 20, 2027 November 6, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 December 6, 2027 December 23, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 December 6, 2027 December 23, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 December 6, 2027 December 23, 2027
Single USD 4,635 December 6, 2027 December 23, 2027
Twin USD 3,925 December 13, 2027 December 30, 2027
TwinShare USD 3,925 December 13, 2027 December 30, 2027
Triple USD 3,955 December 13, 2027 December 30, 2027
Single USD 4,665 December 13, 2027 December 30, 2027
Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Amsterdam

    Kick off your adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of bicycles and boats as you explore the old-world capital your way. Locations: Amsterdam

  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhine Valley

    Wave goodbye to Amsterdam and head for Cologne, where you'll get your bearings with an orientation walk and lay eyes on the city’s star attraction—the towering Gothic cathedral. There’s time to grab lunch, snap a few pics, or just soak up the riverside vibes. This afternoon, sit back and relax on a scenic Rhine River cruise to the charming village of St. Goar. Think castles, cliffs and storybook views around every bend. End your day in the heart of the Rhine Valley, where your comfy hotel stay awaits. Locations: Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Valley

  3. Day 3

    Rhine Valley – Colmar – Lucerne Region

    History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its half-timbered houses and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where you’ll spend the next two nights. Locations: Rhine Valley, Colmar, Lucerne

  4. Day 4

    Lucerne Orientation and Free Time

    Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then traveling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. Locations: Lucerne

  5. Day 5

    Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)

    Continue to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse whose influence stretched across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for a Choice Experience — perhaps a gondola and Grand Canal cruise past grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Locations: Lucerne, Venice

  6. Day 6

    Venice Orientation and Free Time

    Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. There's time on your own to explore the city, before visiting a traditional glassblowing workshop. Here, you’ll see the talents of master craftsmen at work on the beautiful glassware the city is famed for. Consider joining a Choice Experience to the vibrant rainbow-colored facades of Burano island. Locations: Venice

  7. Day 7

    Venice – Rome

    Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel south to Rome. The rest of your day is free to explore this magnificent City or join the group for a Choice Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a dinner of Italian specialties. Locations: Venice, Rome

  8. Day 8

    Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

    With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join a Local Guide and get to grips with the city’s main attractions. View St. Peter's Square and the cosmopolitan throng of devoted pilgrims. Locations: Rome, Vatican City, Rome

  9. Day 9

    Rome – Bay of Naples

    The Bay of Naples calls, and you’ll journey south, passing the historic Abbey of Monte Cassino, a site etched with the memories of fierce World War II battles, en route to the breath-taking region of Campania. Arriving in time to savor the afternoon, you may choose to take an optional drive along the enchanting Amalfi Coast, stopping in Positano, an artist's haven, where pastel-colored houses cascade down the cliffs, their beauty mirrored in the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea below. Locations: Rome, Bay of Naples

  10. Day 10

    Explore Sorrento's Coastal Charms

    Today, you’re off on a breezy trip along the jaw-dropping Mediterranean coast to Sorrento - a town so charming it’s been stealing hearts for centuries. Gone are the sirens of ancient legend, but the citrusy streets and knockout views await you at every turn. Spend the day your way - check out the historic harbor, hunt for hidden gems, or snack your way through local flavors. Locations: Bay of Naples, Sorrento, Bay of Naples

  11. Day 11

    Bay Of Naples – Florence (Campi Bisenzio)

    Don’t miss the opportunity to join a Choice Experience to see the excavations of Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel, with time to relax before your included dinner. Locations: Bay of Naples, Florence

  12. Day 12

    Florence Sightseeing and Free Time

    No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local Guide this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a walking tour of its historic center, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. For a taste of Tuscany, consider joining a Choice Experience in the Tuscan hills with regional favorites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti. Locations: Florence

  13. Day 13

    Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera

    Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolize the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera. Locations: Florence, Pisa, Monaco City, French Riviera

  14. Day 14

    French Riviera free time

    There’s zero shame in kicking back on a sun lounger, cocktail in hand – but if you're up for something special, why not join today’s Choice Experience to explore the picture-perfect hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence? All cobbled lanes, art galleries and Provençal charm, it’s no wonder this place has drawn artists and A-listers for decades. Take your time soaking it all in, but don’t get too comfy – the Côte d’Azur is calling. With its sun-kissed promenades, glitzy beach clubs and sleek Ferraris cruising past, the French Riviera serves up serious style. Keep your eyes peeled – you never know who you’ll spot lounging on a yacht or people-watching from a cafe terrace. Locations: French Riviera

  15. Day 15

    French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune

    A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Locations: French Riviera, Avignon, Beaune

  16. Day 16

    Beaune – Versailles – Paris

    From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendor and beauty created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. A Choice Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris where you could join a Choice Experience, a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Locations: Beaune, Versailles, Paris

  17. Day 17

    Paris sightseeing and free time

    The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties. In the evening you could join a Choice Experience featuring a scenic cruise on the River Seine followed by a panoramic drive through the heart of Paris. Locations: Paris

  18. Day 18

    Depart Paris

    Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Locations: Paris

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