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Highlights Of Europe - Classic Group , 2021 (11 destinations)

15 days
From London to Paris
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    You'll meet your Travel Director at 07:00 and head to St. Pancras Station to catch the high-speed Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel. After arriving in Amsterdam, there's a Welcome Reception at 17:00 where you'll get to know your fellow travelers while cruising through the tree-lined canals of the Old City. Dinner and wine finish off the evening at a local restaurant.

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    Dinner (Dinner with wine at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Eurostar train journey from London to Amsterdam via Channel Tunnel
    • Welcome Reception with canal cruise through Old City
    Landmarks
    St. Pancras Station
    Channel Tunnel
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    This day is yours to spend however you'd like in Amsterdam. At 17:00, your Travel Director hosts a Welcome Reception, and you'll cruise the quaint, tree-lined canals to see the heart of the Old City while mingling with other travelers. You'll end with dinner and wine at a local restaurant.

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with wine at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception with canal cruise through Old City
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Heidelberg

    You'll travel through the scenic Rhine Valley, passing small villages and hilltop castles. Along the way, you'll learn about the legendary Loreley Rock from your Local Expert guide. Following the Neckar River brings you to Heidelberg, where you'll tour Heidelberg Castle with your guide.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Heidelberg Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Heidelberg to Innsbruck

    The route heads through the northern Black Forest toward the rolling Bavarian Alps. You'll stop to see Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle, the royal castles rumored to inspire Disney's castle design. After crossing into Austria, you arrive in Innsbruck for a tour of the Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and 14th-century houses in the Old Town.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Innsbruck architectural highlights including Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Stop to view Hohenschwangau Castle
    • Stop to view King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Hohenschwangau Castle
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
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  5. Day 5

    Innsbruck to Venice

    After crossing the Italian border, you'll journey through the Dolomites and stop in Conegliano Veneto at a local family winery to taste prosecco and learn how to make a proper Bellini. From there, you'll continue to Venice for dinner with wine in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local family winery in Conegliano Veneto with prosecco tasting and Bellini-making demonstration
    Landmarks
    Dolomites
    Conegliano Veneto
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  6. Day 6

    Venice

    Start your morning watching skilled glassblowers at a traditional arts centre. A private cruise takes you to St. Mark's Square where you'll see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the day is free to wander at your leisure, or you can take an optional cruise to the island of Burano for local specialties and wine.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional glassblowing arts centre
    • Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
    • Visit to St. Mark's Basilica
    • Visit to Doge's Palace
    • Visit to Bridge of Sighs

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise to island of Burano for meal of local specialties and wine
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Bridge of Sighs
    Burano Island
  7. Day 7

    Venice to Rome

    You'll head into the Apennine Mountains and travel through peaceful Tuscany and Umbria, following the Tiber River to Rome. During your journey, you'll experience authentic Italian hospitality as a Roman local invites you to their home for a home-cooked meal. Breakfast and dinner with wine are included.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at local Roman home)

    Included Activities

    • Home-cooked meal at local Roman home with Italian hospitality experience
    Landmarks
    Apennine Mountains
    Tuscany
    Umbria
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  8. Day 8

    Rome

    A Local Expert leads a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with VIP fast-track entry and behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase. You'll also check out St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. After crossing the River Tiber, you'll see the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, then have the afternoon free.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
    • Sistine Chapel visit with VIP fast-track entry
    • Behind-the-scenes access to Bramante Staircase
    • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
    • Visit to Colosseum
    • Visit to Roman Forum
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    Bramante Staircase
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
  9. Day 9

    Rome to Florence

    Traveling through the Chianti Hills brings you to Florence, where a Local Expert guides you to the Duomo and the Gates of Paradise on the baptistery. You'll walk through Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city, with its fountains and statues. The afternoon is leisurely for shopping or exploring. Optionally, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David with an art historian. Dinner at a local trattoria wraps up the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic meal at local trattoria in the heart of Florence)

    Included Activities

    • Local Expert guidance to Duomo
    • Visit to Baptistery with Gates of Paradise
    • Visit to Piazza della Signoria
    • Visit to area around Santa Croce Basilica

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for gold and leather goods in Florence
    • Visit to Accademia Gallery with art historian to see Michelangelo's David
    Landmarks
    Florence Duomo
    Baptistery of Florence
    Gates of Paradise
    Piazza della Signoria
    Santa Croce Basilica
    Accademia Gallery
  10. Day 10

    Florence to Italian Lake District

    You'll travel north past Milan toward the Italian Lake District, where Alpine scenery meets subtropical vegetation. The afternoon is yours to relax at this popular resort by the beautiful lake. There's an optional cruise to Isola Bella for a guided tour of the palace and Botanical Gardens. You'll choose from hand-picked local restaurants for dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine - choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise to Isola Bella with guided tour of palace and Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Isola Bella
  11. Day 11

    Italian Lake District to Lucerne

    In the morning, you'll cross the Swiss border and take a scenic cable car journey to the summit of Mount Pilatus. The pristine mountain air and Alpine views are worth the ride. Continuing to lakeside Lucerne, you'll have the afternoon free to spend as you like. An optional cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic mountain vistas is also available.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cable car journey to summit of Mount Pilatus

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Lucerne with dramatic vistas
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
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  12. Day 12

    Lucerne

    You'll visit the Lion Monument, carved into limestone to honor Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. From there, stroll across the Chapel Bridge and see the ornate Jesuit Church. With the day free, there's time for shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in the traffic-free Old Town. An optional horse-drawn carriage ride into the countryside to meet local farmers is available. Dinner at a hand-picked local restaurant finishes your evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine - choice from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lion Monument
    • Visit to Chapel Bridge
    • Visit to Jesuit Church

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for chocolate and Swiss watches in traffic-free Old Town
    • Horse-drawn carriage ride in countryside with local farmers
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
    Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche)
    Lucerne Old Town
  13. Day 13

    Lucerne to Paris

    You'll journey through storybook scenery with forests and imposing mountain ranges topped by famous snowy peaks. Continuing through the Alsace region brings you to Paris. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the banks of the Seine with romantic bridges, Place de la Concorde with its obelisk, and drive along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The evening is free to explore, with optional world-famous cabaret shows available.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Paris highlights including Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Seine, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to world-famous cabaret shows
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    River Seine
    Place de la Concorde
    Champs Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
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  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Your day starts with an Insight Choice: either explore Paris like a true Parisian by shopping in quaint boutiques for fashion, perfume, and cosmetics with your Local Expert, or join a foodie Local Expert to discover where Parisians really go, checking out small shops and sampling local treats. In the evening, you'll celebrate with dinner in the Latin Quarter at a typical Old Paris style bistro serving home-style cooking with local ingredients and French wines.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at typical Old Paris style bistro with home-style cooking using local ingredients, accompanied by delicious French wines)

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian for fashion, perfume, or cosmetics with Local Expert
    • Foodie tour with Local Expert exploring areas where Parisians live, sampling local treats and delicacies
    Landmarks
    Latin Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Paris to London

    It's time to bid farewell to your traveling companions. In the morning, you'll board the high-speed Eurostar train for your journey back to London. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Amba Hotel Marble Arch where your trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
    Landmarks
    Amba Hotel Marble Arch
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  • Highlights Of Europe - Classic Group , 2021 (11 destinations) reviewer 1
    · July 10th, 2023
    I don't think we could have had a better tour manager. I don't think the tour would have been as amazing if we didn't have Lorenzo as our guide. His knowledge of the history of the areas we visited was vast and his personality always kept us engaged. His restaurant and shopping recommendationswere always excellent. Furthermore, Roberto's driving was beyond excellent. We always felt safe as long as he was driving. He worked very hard to ensure we had a clean bus inside and out. I hope we will be fortunate to have them in future tours.
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    We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with insightful feedback regarding your recent experience in Europe. It is reassuring that you found our Travel Director and Coach Driver knowledgeable about the destinations. We know having a great Travel... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
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    · July 3rd, 2023
    Eastern Europe tour with TD Karan K. was amazing. The sites we visited were interesting, guides were informative and Karan often added her personal experience to the area. Hotels were inner city, which is a bonus. Bus driver was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this tour.
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    Thank you for sharing your experience with us during your time in Europe. We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director was professional and was able to share their knowledge and passion for our destinations, along with their unique storytelling... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • CS
    · January 10th, 2023
    Philip Orna was a great tour director and Enrico a great bus operator who made the 15 Europe Highlights tour seamless and a life long memory. Nevertheless, I suggest finding better hotels in Venice, Rome and Florence and allowing tourists to dine at the local Italian markets. Overall, a five star experience!
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    Thank you for sharing your experience during your trip to Europe. We are pleased to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver provided you with their services and were able to deliver personalised and professional attention to your needs. We... Show more
    Trip date: December 2022
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    · July 18th, 2022
    Unbelievable trip! Very organized and...
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  • R
    · February 22nd, 2019
    The tour was great and was the perfect way to get a first taste of Europe. We took in all the major sights and such a variety of food and hotels. Not at all what I expected from a coach tour. We even went to someone's home in Rome for an authentic home cooked meal!
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    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that our staff’s passion and dedication alongside our unique dining experience shined throughout your time on the road.... Show more
    Trip date: June 2018
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    · February 19th, 2019
    As an American expat living in Europe, I really enjoyed exploring a variety of countries and cities on one trip. I loved visiting places like Amsterdam and Germany for the first time and going back to Italy, where I've been before, and seeing everything on a guided experience gave me an added appreciation for the local history and culture. Our Travel Director Richard was super helpful in recommending local places to check out and which restaurants to try in our free time. Overall I loved my trip, from the sightseeing to the food and hotels, and look forward to going back to some of these countries to explore in more depth.
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    Your comments relating to your experience on the Highlights of Europe were great to read. At Insight Vacations, we are aware of the vital role that our Travel Directors, Coach Drivers and Local Experts play in the success of your trip. As a result, we... Show more
    Trip date: November 2018
  • WL
    · November 21st, 2016
    A fantastic tour that covers everything in a short span of time. The optional experiences are recommended, especially the Austrian Chalet visit and home-cooked dinner. Insight Vacations gives you a casual luxury, with a spacious bus and great staff. Our Tour Director and driver were fantastic. Highly recommended!
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