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European Experience (2023, 12 Days)

12 days
From Amsterdam to Paris
4.3
62 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Amsterdam Discovery and Canal Cruise - Private cruise by glass-roofed boat through the historic canal ring (€39.00)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Cologne to Rhine Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Cologne Cathedral
    • Lazy river cruise down the Rhine past vineyards and castles
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
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  3. Day 3

    Munich to Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admire the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus in Munich
    • View the Golden Roof in Innsbruck
    • See the ski jump in Innsbruck
    • Browse Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Tyrolean Evening - Lively entertainment with singers, dancers, and musicians in national costume, includes two drinks (€45.00)
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Hofbräuhaus
    Golden Roof
    Bergisel Ski Jump
    Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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  4. Day 4

    Innsbruck to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Brenner Pass into Italy
    • Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
    • View St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
    • Visit traditional glassblowing workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Gondolas and the Grand Canal - Scenic cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal with views of palazzi and Rialto Bridge, followed by gondola ride along narrow waterways (€70.00)
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Grand Canal
    Rialto Bridge
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  5. Day 5

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica
    • View the Colosseum and ancient sites

    Optional Activities

    • Piazzas and Fountains of Rome - Guided stroll through Rome's historic centre with Local Specialist to discover charming squares, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and hidden corners (€33.00)
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
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  6. Day 6

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and see Michelangelo's Pietà
    • Explore the Colosseum and ancient sites

    Optional Activities

    • Inside The Vatican & Colosseum - Skip-the-line tour with Local Specialist of Vatican Museums including Sistine Chapel frescoes, plus VIP entrance to Colosseum with tales of gladiatorial combat (€87.00)
    • Roman Evening with Dinner - Evening drive to see city sights followed by dinner of local cuisine with drinks and music at a favourite restaurant (€62.00)
    Landmarks
    Vatican City
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    Colosseum
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  7. Day 7

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo
    • See Piazza Santa Croce

    Optional Activities

    • Florence's Renaissance Treasures - Exploration of Florence's Renaissance heritage with Local Specialist, visiting Ponte Vecchio, Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria, and Duomo, ending with gelato (€42.00)
    Landmarks
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Piazza della Signoria
    Duomo
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Ponte Vecchio
    Piazza Santa Croce
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  8. Day 8

    Florence to Lake Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss Folklore Evening and Dinner - Swiss cheese fondue dinner in a typical restaurant with lively folklore show including yodelling, flag-throwing, and Alpine horn-blowing, two drinks included (Fr.99.00, or Fr.68.00 for lunch option)
    Landmarks
    St. Gotthard Pass
    Lake Lucerne
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  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning orientation of Lucerne
    • Visit Chapel Bridge
    • Visit Jesuit Church
    • Visit Lion Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Pilatus and Lake Cruise - Ascend by cog-wheel train to Mount Pilatus summit for exploration and views, then descend by cable-car for scenic lake cruise (Fr.112.00, may operate in reverse on certain departures)
    • Swiss Countryside & Carriages - Tour by horse-drawn carriage through typical rural community meeting local farmers, with farm visit for local drinks and snacks (Fr.67.00, children must be accompanied by adult)
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
    Lion Monument
    Mount Pilatus
  10. Day 10

    Lake Lucerne to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations - Leisurely cruise along the River Seine at night with stops at vantage points to capture city sights, may take place before sunset in summer (€38.00)
    Landmarks
    Seine River
    Eiffel Tower
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  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing tour with Travel Director
    • View Arc de Triomphe
    • View Champs-Élysées
    • View Eiffel Tower on sightseeing tour

    Optional Activities

    • Montmartre Village and Artists' Square - Exploration with Local Specialist of Montmartre's winding streets and galleries dominated by Sacre Coeur Basilica, including world-famous Artist's Square with time to browse, barter for original art, and taste local cuisine (€37.00)
    • Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner - Dinner and cabaret at the world-famous Moulin Rouge with wine and champagne, featuring 60 dancers and entertainers (€165.00)
    • Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner - Four-course dinner with wine at Nouvelle Eve revue theatre, meeting the Director and two cast members, followed by Parisian entertainment including the Can-Can (€139.00)
    • Montparnasse and Latin Quarter - Take Europe's fastest elevator to Panoramic Observation Deck for 360-degree views of Paris and Eiffel Tower, then stroll through medieval Latin Quarter with free time for bistros, boutiques and hidden squares (€38.00)
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Montmartre
    Sacre Coeur Basilica
    Artist's Square
    Moulin Rouge
    Montparnasse Tower
    Latin Quarter
  12. Day 12

    Paris

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4.3
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  • European Experience (2023, 12 Days) reviewer 1
    January 6th, 2026
    5.0
    Great trip..good way to see Europe in 12 days..excellent director Brad who was full of knowledge and very...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing so much of Europe in a relatively short time and that the itinerary provided a rewarding and stress free experience. It is especially pleasing to know that the Travel Director made such a positive impression with his professionalism and depth of knowledge, and that the Coach Driver's driving skills and care helped make accessing busy sites easier and more comfortable. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to both of them, as recognition like this means a great deal to our teams. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We are very pleased that your journey was such a memorable one and hope to welcome you on another Trafalgar experience in the future.
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    December 28th, 2025
    4.0
    The Tour Director Michael was were good, very informative, friendly and well organised. Driver Tyson was excellent,...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on your tour. It is wonderful to know that your Travel Director, was informative, friendly and well organised, and that the Coach Driver provided excellent service as your driver. His safe driving, welcoming manner and care with luggage are qualities we truly value, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to both of them. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another Trafalgar journey in the future.
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  • European Experience (2023, 12 Days) reviewer 3
    August 1st, 2025
    4.0
    Tour director and driver were amazing and expert in their jobs. But accommodation and optional activities need some...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    We would like to express our sincere appreciation for choosing Costsaver for your travels. We are delighted that you had a wonderful trip and found it valuable. We understand that hotel standards can vary by country, and we apologise if any aspects of your tour did not meet your expectations. We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you for being our guest.
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  • K
    December 17th, 2024
    5.0
    A good taste tester!
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for choosing to travel with Costsaver, we are pleased you have enjoyed your journey with us. We hope to welcome you back again.
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  • European Experience (2023, 12 Days) reviewer 5
    September 18th, 2024
    2.0
    Poor experience, not satisfied at all
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for rating our tour and service. If you would like to provide elaboration, please email our Guest Relations Department at globalguestrelations@ttc.com. Your feedback will be shared with the relevant departments for review and appropriate action. Thank you for travelling with us.
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    August 21st, 2024
    5.0
    TOUR HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER WITH THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. NAMELY SELECTION OF...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding the tour's management. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable travel experience with us. Our Travel Directors are carefully selected for their professionalism, organisation, and in-depth knowledge of the regions they cover. The Travel Director handles all the travel details to ensure our guests have a stress-free vacation without worrying about the paperwork. We appreciate your trust in Trafalgar and thank you for being our guest.
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  • J
    August 16th, 2024
    5.0
    It was a pleasing experience although it was a bit rushed we saw quite a lot of places in 12 days. It was well...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for being our guest. We are thrilled that you enjoyed every day with us on this beautiful itinerary and for sharing this experience with us.
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  • D
    April 28th, 2024
    5.0
    Costsaver tour was very good. The Tour Director was outstanding! Our driver was also very very good. There were some...
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  • L
    September 11th, 2023
    5.0
    I could not be happier with Costsaver Tours. Our tour guide, Pete, was very informative and made the trip easy on the...
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    A green field with a blue sky and distant mountains.River view with Vatican dome at sunset.La Mère Catherine restaurant with red awnings.Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with water reflections.Historic building with architectural details under a clear blue sky.The Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Europe. We are delighted to read that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while providing you with an exhilarating adventure and sharing their expert knowledge, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations. Your positive review means a lot to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to having you join us again soon for another unforgettable trip.
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  • M
    August 15th, 2023
    5.0
    This tour was a nice introduction to some iconic cities and sites throughout Europe. Our guide, Andee Percy, was very...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback during your time in Europe. It is reassuring you found our Travel Director to be knowledgeable about the destination, and we know having a great Travel Director is an essential part of our trips by being professional, passionate about travel, and giving the best service to our travellers during their trip. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your family again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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      Tourism tax fees vary by destination and are generally settled directly at the hotel. They are not included in the package cost.

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      Yes, we can provide a confirmation notice confirming the travelers that will be attending the tour from 16/07-27/07.

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      If cancelled 19 days prior to departure, a 30% penalty of the total amount paid is applied, and you would receive a refund of the remaining 70%.

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