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 the Balkans Itinerary, incl. Athens and Belgrade

  The 14-day route covers 21 cities across 7 countries, from Athens to Belgrade. Stops at 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites include Delphi, Meteora monasteries, and Ohrid Lake. Comfortable 3-star hotels complement visits from Albania's stone cities to Bosnia's iconic bridges.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Athens & Delphi (Greece)

    Begin in Athens, then make your way to Delphi. "The ancient site of Delphi was incredible - arrive before 9 AM to beat both heat and crowds at the Temple of Apollo." The journey from Athens to Delphi takes about 2.5 hours. Visit the Archaeological Museum in the afternoon when most tour groups have left.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Meteora & Northern Greece

    Meteora's monasteries require sturdy shoes with good grip since the steps can get slippery. Visit the monasteries early in the morning for the best photo opportunities. Drive 3 hours to Ioannina to explore its Byzantine castle and lakeside old town.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Albania's UNESCO Cities

    Visit Gjirokastra and Berat in Albania. The steep cobblestone streets make comfortable shoes essential. Visit Gjirokastra's bazaar early when locals do their shopping. Head to Berat's castle in the morning before it gets too hot.

    
  • Day 7

    Lake Ohrid (North Macedonia)

    Take a 4-hour drive to Lake Ohrid. Choose the small boat to St. Naum Monastery instead of larger tourist vessels. Get to the monastery before 10 AM to avoid crowds. "Walking the lakeside boardwalk at sunset was magical, with the old town lights reflecting on the water."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Tirana & Kosovo

    Spend a full day in Tirana. The BUNKART museum is worth visiting but bring something warm to wear inside. The trip to Prizren, Kosovo takes 4 hours including border crossing. The old town comes alive in the evening during the traditional xhiro when locals take their evening walk.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Montenegro's Coast

    Explore Montenegro's coastline. Get to the Sveti Stefan viewpoint early for crowd-free photos. In Kotor, tackle the fortress walls in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Park outside Kotor's old town since driving inside can be tricky.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Bosnia & Serbia

    Drive 3 hours to Mostar and visit Stari Most bridge early for the best photos. Continue to Sarajevo to explore its old bazaar. The final leg to Belgrade takes about 5 hours with border crossing.

    

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