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Highlights of Europe (Small Groups, Start London, End Paris, 14 Days) (12 destinations)

14 days
From London to Paris
5.0
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, Amsterdam)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed Eurostar train journey from London to Brussels via Channel Tunnel
    • Welcome Reception cruise along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals exploring the Old City
    • Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    St. Pancras Station
    Channel Tunnel
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott, Heidelberg)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Rhine Valley with stops at quaint villages and hilltop castles
    • Visit to Heidelberg Castle with Local Expert including the Heidelberg Tun cellar and Apothecary Museum
    • Panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley
    Landmarks
    Rhine Valley
    Lorelei Rock
    Heidelberg Castle
    Neckar Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Heidelberg to Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castle viewpoints
    • Guided tour of Innsbruck with Local Expert including Imperial Palace, Golden Roof, and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Tyrolean Evening & Dinner with dancers in national costume, yodelling, and traditional entertainment with drinks included - EUR 67.00
    Landmarks
    Hohenschwangau Castle
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg), Innsbruck
    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), Innsbruck
    Innsbruck Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Innsbruck to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Prosecco tasting at local family winery in Veneto), Dinner (Dinner with wine in Venice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local family winery in Veneto with prosecco production discovery and tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Gondolas and the Grand Canal scenic cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal with gondola ride - EUR 70.00
    • Hidden Venice walk through lesser-known quarters with Local Expert - EUR 34.00
    • Burano Excursion & Meal with private cruise to island of Burano, local specialties meal and wine included - EUR 72.00
    Landmarks
    Dolomites
    Conegliano Veneto
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional glassblowing workshop visit with artisan demonstration
    • Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
    • Visit to St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise to Burano island for meal of local specialties and wine
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Bridge of Sighs
    Burano
  6. Day 6

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with Roman local host experiencing authentic Italian hospitality)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)

    Included Activities

    • Private visit to Basilica of Saint Praxedes with Rector welcome
    • View Byzantine mosaics (illuminated for evening visit) and Bernini's first sculpture
    • Home-cooked dinner with Roman local host experiencing Italian hospitality

    Optional Activities

    • Piazzas & Fountains guided passeggiata through Rome visiting Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona - EUR 33.00
    • Roman Dinner Party with delicious Roman cuisine, drinks, and Italian ambiance - EUR 62.00
    • Guided Visit to the Colosseum with Local Expert, priority entrance, Arch of Constantine - EUR 53.00 (subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Apennine Mountains
    Tiber River
    Basilica of Saint Praxedes
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Piazza Navona
    Colosseum
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)

    Included Activities

    • Vatican Museums tour with Local Expert
    • Sistine Chapel frescoes viewing
    • St. Peter's Basilica exploration
    • Colosseum visit including exterior views

    Optional Activities

    • Piazzas & Fountains guided passeggiata through Rome visiting Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona - EUR 33.00
    • Roman Dinner Party with delicious Roman cuisine, drinks, and Italian ambiance - EUR 62.00
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Colosseum
    River Tiber
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner at local trattoria in Florence)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Firenze, Florence)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Duomo with view of Gates of Paradise baptistery
    • Tour of Piazza della Signoria with Local Expert
    • Dinner at local trattoria in Florence

    Optional Activities

    • Jewels of the Renaissance visit to Accademia Gallery with Local Guide, priority reserved entry to see Michelangelo's 'David' and other Renaissance masterpieces - EUR 47.00 (subject to availability; 50% cancellation fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Chianti Hills
    Duomo (Florence Cathedral)
    Gates of Paradise (Baptistery)
    Piazza della Signoria
    Santa Croce Basilica
    Accademia Gallery
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Florence to Baveno, Italian Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with choice from hand-picked local restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Simplon, Baveno)

    Optional Activities

    • Isola Bella guided tour of privately owned palace with gardens - EUR 45.00
    • Dine-Around Evening choosing from hand-picked local restaurants with unique cuisine and ambience
    Landmarks
    Italian Lake District
    Isola Bella
    Borromean Islands
  10. Day 10

    Baveno to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Mount Stanserhorn cable car ascent via solar-powered open-top car
    • Scenic pathway walks with wildlife viewing opportunities
    • Conservation talk by Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Lucerne cruise with dramatic vistas and two drinks included - CHF 49.00
    Landmarks
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Lake Lucerne
    Alsace
    Black Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria, Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lion Monument memorial
    • Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Carriages & Countryside horse-drawn ride through rural community with local farmers, homemade drinks and snacks - CHF 67.00
    • Swiss Evening fondue dinner with white wine and folklore show including flag throwing, yodelling, Alpenhorn blowing - CHF 99.00
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
    Lucerne Old Town
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Alsace and Burgundy wine regions
    • Eiffel Tower viewing
    • Banks of the Seine exploration
    • Place de la Concorde and obelisk viewing
    • Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe drive

    Optional Activities

    • Seine Cruise and Illuminations sightseeing boat tour with illuminated monuments and Eiffel Tower views - EUR 38.00
    • Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner including wine, champagne, 60 dancers and entertainers - EUR 165.00
    • Montmartre Village & Artists Square with Local Expert including funicular ride to Place du Tertre and Sacré-Coeur Basilica - EUR 37.00
    • Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Cabaret with four-course dinner, wine, and Can-Can performance - EUR 139.00
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
    Place de la Concorde
    Champs Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Montmartre
    Place du Tertre
    Sacré-Coeur Basilica
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  13. Day 13

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (French cuisine and wine at historic restaurant La Coupole)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of two activities: Montorgueil district exploration or Paris food lover walk with local specialty sampling
    • Dinner at historic restaurant La Coupole with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Seine Cruise and Illuminations sightseeing boat tour with illuminated monuments - EUR 38.00
    • Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner including wine, champagne, 60 dancers - EUR 165.00
    • Montmartre Village & Artists Square with funicular and Sacré-Coeur views - EUR 37.00
    • Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Cabaret with four-course dinner and Can-Can - EUR 139.00
    Landmarks
    Montorgueil District
    La Coupole Restaurant
  14. Day 14

    Paris to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Charles de Gaulle Airport
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  • Highlights of Europe (Small Groups, Start London, End Paris, 14 Days) (12 destinations) reviewer 1
    July 9th, 2023
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    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...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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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 Director and Coach Driver is an essential part of our trips by being professional, passionate about travel, and giving the best service to our travellers during their trip. We cannot wait to share another memorable trip with you.
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  • R
    July 3rd, 2023
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    Eastern Europe tour with TD Karan K. was amazing. The sites we visited were interesting, guides were informative and...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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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 ability, which makes all the difference when discovering new places. We are also happy to read that you had a great driver, as we recognise having a dependable and secure driver can significantly enhance the overall experience of a trip. That said, we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future, but in the meantime, please know that we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our guests.
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    January 10th, 2023
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    Philip Orna was a great tour director and Enrico a great bus operator who made the 15 Europe Highlights tour seamless...
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    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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 recognise that having a wonderful and dedicated Travel Director is essential to make your travel experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We were concerned to learn that you felt our hotels on the itinerary failed to meet the high standards we are recognised for, and it should be noted that hotel standards may vary from country to country. As such, the size, character, and amenities of some hotels may differ from what our guests are accustomed to in their home nations. However, the condition of each establishment should still be in line with our high standards. Your concerns will be investigated accordingly to help us make the necessary improvements for our guests. That said, we hope you have taken some lasting memories from your time away with us.
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    July 18th, 2022
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    Unbelievable trip! Very organized and well-planned. Brad (tour guide) and Max (driver) provided exceptional...
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  • R
    February 22nd, 2019
    5
    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...
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    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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. Furthermore, we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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    February 19th, 2019
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    As an American expat living in Europe, I really enjoyed exploring a variety of countries and cities on one trip. I...
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    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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 are thrilled to learn about the professionalism and attention to detail displayed throughout the course of your trip. It makes us just as happy to know that the consideration shown, set the perfect tone for a once in a lifetime guided holiday and we look forward to you joining our dedicated team again to explore more fascinating destinations in the future.
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    November 21st, 2016
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    A fantastic tour that covers everything in a short span of time. The optional experiences are recommended, especially...
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