14-Day Europe Tour Packages

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• 14 Days in Western Europe, incl. London and Paris

  A grand tour of 15 cities across 8 countries spans 14 days, featuring stays at Elite Residence Venice and Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio. Highlights include Westminster Abbey, Eiffel Tower, and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Costs approx. $280 per day with 4.5/5 overall rating.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London & Paris

    Get to Westminster Abbey early, before 9 AM to avoid crowds. After enjoying a traditional pub roast lunch, take the 2.5-hour Eurostar to Paris. A recent visitor shared: "The driving tour of Paris at night was magical - seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle while cruising past really set the tone for our adventure."

    
  • Day 3

    Paris

    Make the most of your Paris day. Book Louvre tickets online and arrive by 8:30 AM. Consider the Paris+ package with a Seine lunch cruise and Montparnasse viewing deck. You'll get better city views here than the Eiffel Tower, and the lines are much shorter.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Swiss Alps

    Take a 5-6 hour journey through Burgundy's wine country, stopping in Beaune. You'll reach the Interlaken region by evening. Plan to take the first cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch at 8 AM to avoid crowds. Remember warm clothes - it's cold at 11,000 feet any time of year.

    
  • Days 6-8

    Tuscany & Rome

    Stop at Pisa before 10 AM on your way to Tuscany. Stay in Montecatini Terme and take a day trip to Florence. For Rome, a visitor suggested: "Skip the long Vatican line by pre-booking 8 AM tickets online. The Forum gets brutally hot - do it first thing then seek afternoon shade at Borghese Gardens."

    
  • Day 9

    Venice

    Take the 4-hour morning drive to Venice. Try vaporetto line 1 along the Grand Canal instead of a gondola. It's much cheaper and offers similar views. Walk around St. Mark's in the evening when it's quieter. A guest noted: "The optional evening food tour in Dorsoduro was worth every penny - authentic spots we'd never have found alone."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Munich & Rhine Valley

    Stop for lunch in Innsbruck before reaching Munich. The next day, take a scenic drive to Rhine Valley for wine tasting and castle views. Take a river cruise - they run every hour until sunset.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Amsterdam & Return

    Drive 5 hours to Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside. Join a canal cruise and ask for front seats for the best photos. Visit medieval Bruges on your final day before returning to London. A traveler suggested: "Get to Bruges by 8 AM before tour buses arrive. The morning light on those canals is stunning."

    

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• 14 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. Amsterdam and Paris

  A grand 14-day route through 18 cities across 11 countries connects Amsterdam's canals to Paris's boulevards. Major stops include Lake Balaton, Swiss Alps, and Venice's canals. Daily travel averages 350km with strategic comfort breaks and overnight locations.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Netherlands & Rhine Valley

    Begin your trip in Amsterdam with a morning visit to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. "The cheese and clog demonstration was fascinating - arrive by 9 AM to beat the tour buses." Take an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam. The next day, visit Germany's Rhine Valley. The Rhine cruise from Boppard to St. Goar runs about 2 hours. Sit on the right side to see the best castle views.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Prague & Nuremberg

    After driving 5 hours, explore Nuremberg's rebuilt old town before heading to Prague. Watch your step on the cobblestone streets when wet. Visit Prague Castle first thing in the morning. "We arrived at 8:30 AM and had the courtyards almost to ourselves before the crowds hit."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Vienna & Budapest

    Drive to Bratislava for a quick 2-hour stop to see the castle and grab lunch. Continue to Vienna for afternoon sightseeing. The next day, travel to Budapest where you'll find incredible sunset views at the Fisherman's Bastion. Book your evening river cruises early since they sell out quickly.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Slovenia & Venice

    Travel through Lake Balaton to Ljubljana. "The funicular to Ljubljana Castle gets packed - go before 10 AM or after 4 PM for shorter lines." The next day, stop at Postojna Cave on your way to Venice. For getting around Venice, water buses cost less than gondolas.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Florence & Swiss Alps

    Get to Florence's Duomo early to avoid crowds. Visit Pisa's Leaning Tower (reserve climbing tickets in advance) before continuing to Switzerland. "The Swiss Alps hotels can be basic but the views make up for it. Pack layers as mountain weather changes quickly."

    
  • Days 11-12

    Swiss Alps & Paris

    Take a full day to explore the Alps. The Jungfraujoch railway offers amazing views but costs about $210. Travel to Paris in the afternoon. Look for hotels in Montmartre for better food options and local flavor.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Paris & Return

    Make the most of your Paris day. Start at the Louvre right when it opens at 9 AM. "Book Eiffel Tower visits for late afternoon when lines are shorter." On your final day, visit medieval Ghent on your way back to Amsterdam.

    

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• 14 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. London and Rome

  The comprehensive route visits 13 cities across 7 countries. Key features include Rhine River cruise, Vatican City tour, and Paris city tour. Selected hotels including Hilton Olympia and Mercure Ivry complement visits to UNESCO sites and cultural landmarks.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London

    You have two full days to explore London. "Getting around London is straightforward once you grab an Oyster card from any Tube station." Visit the British Museum when it opens at 10 AM to beat the crowds. Then walk through Covent Garden to the Thames. On day two, start at the Tower of London. Book your tickets online to skip the main line.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Paris

    Take the morning Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord. The trip takes 2.5 hours. Join an afternoon city tour to see the main sights. Visit the Eiffel Tower at sunset to avoid daytime crowds. "Book the optional Seine dinner cruise—seeing the monuments lit up while dining was magical, though bring a light jacket as the river gets chilly."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Lucerne Region

    Travel through French countryside to Switzerland. Make sure to see Lucerne's medieval Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. "The optional Mount Pilatus excursion was worth every franc—take the world's steepest cogwheel train up and cable car down for incredible Alpine views. But wear layers as mountain weather changes quickly."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Florence & Rome

    Journey south through the Alps to Florence. Explore the Duomo area before continuing to Rome. Get to the Vatican Museums by 8:30 AM to beat the tour groups. "The optional evening walking tour helped us get oriented in Rome's maze of ancient streets. Avoid the tourist trap restaurants near major sites—our guide pointed us to authentic spots in Trastevere instead."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Venice

    Take a morning high-speed train to Venice (3.5 hours). A water taxi will bring you to St. Mark's Square. "Visit Murano for authentic glass-blowing demonstrations, but shop carefully as quality varies widely. The optional gondola ride is touristy but magical at sunset."

    
  • Days 11-12

    Innsbruck & Munich

    Travel north into the Austrian Alps. Visit Innsbruck's Golden Roof and Olympic ski jump venue. In Munich, head to Marienplatz for the Glockenspiel show at 11 AM or noon. "Munich's beer halls get packed after 6 PM—go early to secure a table at the historic Hofbräuhaus."

    
  • Days 13-14

    Rhine Valley & Amsterdam

    Take a scenic Rhine River cruise past castles and vineyards. Finish in Amsterdam. "Book the evening canal cruise to see the city lights reflect off the water. The Red Light District walking tours feel safe but stick with the group."

    

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