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Glimpse of Europe

Enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes and rich heritage and flavors of Europe. Travel through the lush green Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, the shores of Lake Lucerne, and Paris, the '...

Enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes and rich heritage and flavors of Europe. Travel through the lush green Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, the shores of Lake Lucerne, and Paris, the 'City of Lights'. This brief encounter with the highlights of Europe will give you a taste of the diversity that makes this continent such a popular destination.

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Glimpse of Europe
Enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes and rich heritage and flavors of Europe. Travel through the lush green Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, the shores of Lake Lucerne, and Paris, the 'City of Lights'. This brief encounter with the highlights of Europe will give you a taste of the diversity that makes this continent such a popular destination.

Dining Summary

  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

Essentials

  • Orientation includes the historic city center
  • View the Gothic Cathedral
  • Cruise the romantic Rhine
  • See this picturesque region
  • View the mighty Rhine Falls
  • Orientation includes views of the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower

Iconic Experience

  • Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
  • 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.
  • Rhine Falls: See Europe’s largest waterfall as the Rhine River surges over the cliffs in a powerful natural display.
  • 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.

Details

Tour Operator
Costsaver
Start City
Amsterdam
End City
Paris
Duration (Days)
7
Activity Level
Panorama

Highlights

  • CostSaver Europe Discoveries
  • Panorama
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Twin USD 1,550 April 12, 2027 April 18, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 April 12, 2027 April 18, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 April 12, 2027 April 18, 2027
Single USD 1,966 April 12, 2027 April 18, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 April 19, 2027 April 25, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 April 19, 2027 April 25, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 April 19, 2027 April 25, 2027
Single USD 1,966 April 19, 2027 April 25, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 April 26, 2027 May 2, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 April 26, 2027 May 2, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 April 26, 2027 May 2, 2027
Single USD 1,966 April 26, 2027 May 2, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 May 3, 2027 May 9, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 May 3, 2027 May 9, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 May 3, 2027 May 9, 2027
Single USD 1,966 May 3, 2027 May 9, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 May 10, 2027 May 16, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 May 10, 2027 May 16, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 May 10, 2027 May 16, 2027
Single USD 1,976 May 10, 2027 May 16, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 May 17, 2027 May 23, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 May 17, 2027 May 23, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 May 17, 2027 May 23, 2027
Single USD 1,976 May 17, 2027 May 23, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 May 24, 2027 May 30, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 May 24, 2027 May 30, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 May 24, 2027 May 30, 2027
Single USD 1,987 May 24, 2027 May 30, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 May 31, 2027 June 6, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 May 31, 2027 June 6, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 May 31, 2027 June 6, 2027
Single USD 1,976 May 31, 2027 June 6, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 June 7, 2027 June 13, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 June 7, 2027 June 13, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 June 7, 2027 June 13, 2027
Single USD 1,976 June 7, 2027 June 13, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 June 14, 2027 June 20, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 June 14, 2027 June 20, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 June 14, 2027 June 20, 2027
Single USD 2,084 June 14, 2027 June 20, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 June 21, 2027 June 27, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 June 21, 2027 June 27, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 June 21, 2027 June 27, 2027
Single USD 1,976 June 21, 2027 June 27, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 June 28, 2027 July 4, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 June 28, 2027 July 4, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 June 28, 2027 July 4, 2027
Single USD 1,976 June 28, 2027 July 4, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 July 5, 2027 July 11, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 July 5, 2027 July 11, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 July 5, 2027 July 11, 2027
Single USD 1,966 July 5, 2027 July 11, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 July 12, 2027 July 18, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 July 12, 2027 July 18, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 July 12, 2027 July 18, 2027
Single USD 1,966 July 12, 2027 July 18, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 July 19, 2027 July 25, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 July 19, 2027 July 25, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 July 19, 2027 July 25, 2027
Single USD 1,966 July 19, 2027 July 25, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 July 26, 2027 August 1, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 July 26, 2027 August 1, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 July 26, 2027 August 1, 2027
Single USD 1,966 July 26, 2027 August 1, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 August 2, 2027 August 8, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 August 2, 2027 August 8, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 August 2, 2027 August 8, 2027
Single USD 1,966 August 2, 2027 August 8, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 August 9, 2027 August 15, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 August 9, 2027 August 15, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 August 9, 2027 August 15, 2027
Single USD 1,966 August 9, 2027 August 15, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 August 16, 2027 August 22, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 August 16, 2027 August 22, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 August 16, 2027 August 22, 2027
Single USD 1,966 August 16, 2027 August 22, 2027
Twin USD 1,550 August 23, 2027 August 29, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,550 August 23, 2027 August 29, 2027
Triple USD 1,540 August 23, 2027 August 29, 2027
Single USD 1,976 August 23, 2027 August 29, 2027
Twin USD 1,575 August 30, 2027 September 5, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,575 August 30, 2027 September 5, 2027
Triple USD 1,565 August 30, 2027 September 5, 2027
Single USD 1,993 August 30, 2027 September 5, 2027
Twin USD 1,595 September 6, 2027 September 12, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,595 September 6, 2027 September 12, 2027
Triple USD 1,585 September 6, 2027 September 12, 2027
Single USD 2,025 September 6, 2027 September 12, 2027
Twin USD 1,595 September 13, 2027 September 19, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,595 September 13, 2027 September 19, 2027
Triple USD 1,585 September 13, 2027 September 19, 2027
Single USD 2,025 September 13, 2027 September 19, 2027
Twin USD 1,595 September 20, 2027 September 26, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,595 September 20, 2027 September 26, 2027
Triple USD 1,585 September 20, 2027 September 26, 2027
Single USD 2,025 September 20, 2027 September 26, 2027
Twin USD 1,595 September 27, 2027 October 3, 2027
TwinShare USD 1,595 September 27, 2027 October 3, 2027
Triple USD 1,585 September 27, 2027 October 3, 2027
Single USD 2,025 September 27, 2027 October 3, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    Arrive Amsterdam

    Start your unforgettable European adventure in Amsterdam. If you can tear your eyes from its scenic canals, you'll be staring at the city's teetering gabled homes that proclaim their birthyear with pride on their colorful facades. There's no better way to immerse yourself fully in Amsterdam's gezelligheid than taking an optional visit to a working windmill and meet local artisans. Locations: Amsterdam

  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhine Valley

    From Amsterdam’s leafy canals to the towering spires of Cologne, your morning will be jam-packed with sights you’ll want to capture on camera as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany. View the imposing Gothic Cologne Cathedral, then head to Boppard, where you’ll board a river cruise down the Rhine. Pass storybook villages, terraced vineyards and medieval castles where feuding lords must have surveyed their lands once upon a time. Watch the soul-stirring scenery of the Rhine Valley unfold as you kick back and watch the world go by. Arrive later at your hotel where you’ll join your travel companions for dinner. Locations: Amsterdam, Cologne, Boppard, Reilingen

  3. Day 3

    Rhine Valley – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne Region

    Straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Germany’s Black Forest is the perfect backdrop for this morning’s scenic drive. You’ll see why its enchanting landscapes have inspired myths and fables throughout the centuries before crossing into Switzerland. A quick stop in Schaffhausen means there’s time to witness the cascading waters of the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, before you arrive in the scenic region of Lake Lucerne. Locations: Reilingen, Lucerne

  4. Day 4

    Lucerne orientation and free time

    Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the Old Town to view the ancient Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Hear the story of the mournful lion hewn from rock to commemorate the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You’ll then have the full day to discover why Lucerne earned its place on the 'Grand Tour' of Europe. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travel by railway and cable car into the mountains for exhilarating views. Later, consider a Choice Experience to a Swiss folklore show which will highlight many Swiss traditions including yodelling and alpine horn playing. Locations: Lucerne

  5. Day 5

    Lucerne Region – Paris

    Enjoy a brief second encounter with the Rhine River when you head north, passing Basel en route to France. Admire the scenic views of the Burgundy wine region that follow your journey north to the French capital. Get a head start on your sightseeing and delve into Paris’ grand past, dynamic present and exciting future on your own this evening. Why not join a Choice Experience featuring a scenic river cruise and a drive through this glamorous city? Locations: Lucerne, Paris

  6. Day 6

    Paris sightseeing and free time

    Embrace elegance today with a full day to get under the skin of the City of Lights. Your Travel Director will deliver an excellent introduction during your sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. There’s time to see the sights on your own this afternoon. You could choose to hit the shops or tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí in Montmartre, exploring its maze of streets and Artists' Square. Tonight, the frills and flounces of the can-can girls at a cabaret promise an entertaining evening should you wish to join this Choice Experience. Locations: Paris

  7. Day 7

    Depart Paris

    After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers at the end of your holiday. Locations: Paris

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