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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Dutch cultural immersion activity (evening)
    Landmarks
    17th-century Gabled Facades
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)

    Included Activities

    • Amsterdam orientation tour

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience to Muiderslot Castle - medieval castle with Dutch history, garden strolls and local drinks
    Landmarks
    Muiderslot Castle
  4. Day 3

    Amsterdam - Rhine Valley - Rhineland

    Amsterdam - Rhine Valley - Rhineland
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Bingen)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise through Rhine Valley and Rhineland
    Landmarks
    Rhine Valley
  5. Day 4

    Rhineland - Lucerne

    Rhineland - Lucerne
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Brunnen)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Old Town including Chapel Bridge
    • Visit to Lion Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Fondue dinner and folklore show (evening)
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Lion Monument
  6. Day 5

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Brunnen)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Horse-drawn carriage ride to local working farm
    • Choice Experience - Mount Pilatus ascent via world's steepest cog-wheel train, descent by cable car, and scenic lake cruise
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
  7. Day 6

    Lucerne - Venice

    Lucerne - Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giuliano)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Private water taxi cruise along Grand Canal including palazzi, Rialto bridge and St Mark's Square
    • Optional - Gondola ride through narrow waterways
    Landmarks
    Grand Canal
    Rialto Bridge
    St Mark's Square
  8. Day 7

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Giuliano)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square
    • Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise across the lagoon to Burano Island
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    Basilica of St. Mark
    Burano Island
  9. Day 8

    Venice - Opatija - Plitvice

    Venice - Opatija - Plitvice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Big House Plitvička Jezera)
    Landmarks
    Opatija
  10. Day 9

    Plitvice - Dubrovnik

    Plitvice - Dubrovnik
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villas Plat)

    Included Activities

    • Plitvice Lakes National Park MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Local Guide (easy trails and boardwalks through lakes, caves and waterfalls)
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villas Plat)

    Included Activities

    • Locally Guided sightseeing tour of Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and city walls

    Optional Activities

    • Optional - Sunset dinner cruise to secluded bay with city illuminated (evening)
    Landmarks
    Rector's Palace
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Dubrovnik City Walls
  12. Day 11

    Dubrovnik - Kotor - Tirana

    Dubrovnik - Kotor - Tirana
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Eurostar)
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Skanderbeg Square
  13. Day 12

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VH Eurostar)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Tirana including Skanderbeg Statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque and Blloku neighbourhood
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Statue
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Blloku Neighbourhood
  14. Day 13

    Tirana - Kalambaka

    Tirana - Kalambaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aeton Melathron)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional - Tour of Meteora monasteries (afternoon) - includes rebuilt Byzantine church and museums (schoolbooks and mushrooms)
    Landmarks
    Meteora
  15. Day 14

    Kalambaka - Athens

    Kalambaka - Athens
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Taverna evening with dancing and drinks
    Landmarks
    Athens
  16. Day 15

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zafolia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the ancient Acropolis with a Local Guide

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience: Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Lion Gate, Royal Palace & Tomb of Agamemnon, Epidaurus theatre, and Nafplio
    • Cape Sounion - Adults €50.00 - Visit the 5th Century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion and explore the rugged coastline
    • Delphi - Adults €105.00 - Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, The Stadium, Temple and the Museum of Delphi, and the traditional mountain village of Arachova
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Lion Gate
    Royal Palace & Tomb of Agamemnon
    Theatre of Epidaurus
    Nafplio
    Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
    Sanctuary of Apollo
    Museum of Delphi
    Arachova
  17. Day 16

    Athens

    Athens
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel, Zafolia)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Cape Sounion - Temple of Poseidon (5th Century B.C.), Byron's initials and rugged coastline
    Landmarks
    Temple of Poseidon
    Cape Sounion
  18. Day 17

    Athens

    Athens
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional - One-day cruise to islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra
    Landmarks
    Aegina Island
    Poros Island
    Hydra Island
  19. Day 18

    Athens - Rome

    Athens - Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Caesar Roma)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walking tour of Athens (artistry, architecture and archaeological treasures)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Guided tour of Rome with Local Guide: piazzas, fountains, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and hidden corners
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Caesar Roma)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour with Local Guide including Vatican City and Colosseum

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Roman Forum tour with Local Specialist (temples, basilicas, markets, Via Sacra, Roman Senate location)
    • Choice Experience - Roman Dinner in the Eternal City with Italian dishes and Roman music (evening)
    Landmarks
    Vatican City
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
  21. Day 20

    Rome - Florence

    Rome - Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wall Art)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Florence including Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Giotto's Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio
    Landmarks
    Baptistery of Florence
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Ponte Vecchio
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 21

    Florence - Pisa - Monaco

    Florence - Pisa - Monaco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • View of Pisa's Romanesque Square of Miracles
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Square of Miracles
  23. Day 22

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Cannes Mandelieu)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence (walled hill-town with famous residents)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence
    Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  24. Day 23

    French Riviera - Barcelona

    French Riviera - Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Fira Gran Via)
  25. Day 24

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Fira Gran Via)

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided tour of Passeig de Gràcia with Spanish Art Nouveau masterpieces
    • View of La Sagrada Familia Cathedral with Local Guide
    • View of waterfront and Columbus statue

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Montserrat monastery visit (Black Madonna)
    • Optional - Wander Gothic Quarter
    • Choice Experience - Flamenco show with dinner (evening)
    Landmarks
    Passeig de Gràcia
    La Sagrada Familia
    Columbus Monument
    Montserrat Monastery
    Gothic Quarter
  26. Day 25

    Barcelona - Pamplona

    Barcelona - Pamplona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Azz Pamplona Norte)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional - Tapas and Sangria
    Landmarks
    Pyrenees Mountains
  27. Day 26

    Pamplona - Biarritz - Bordeaux

    Pamplona - Biarritz - Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Centre Mériadeck)
    Landmarks
    Biarritz
  28. Day 27

    Bordeaux - Tours - Paris

    Bordeaux - Tours - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation to Tours - medieval heart with timber-framed houses and Renaissance mansions
    • Walking exploration of Paris including Montmartre and Eiffel Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Optional - Seine river cruise with illuminated skyline at night
    Landmarks
    Tours
    Loire Valley
    Montmartre
    Eiffel Tower
    Itinerary Image 1
  29. Day 28

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Pont de Sèvres)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience - Montmartre guided tour with Local Guide (galleries, Artist's Square, Amélie experience)
    • Choice Experience - Cabaret show with Can-Can dancers (evening)
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Montmartre
    Artist's Square
  30. Day 29

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Christine

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    So would I have to fly to Amsterdam from where ever i live and fly home from Paris? And if so where do I go once I'm in Amsterdam?

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written January 2026

      That's correct, our recommended airport in Amsterdam is at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and in Paris it is at Charles De Gaulle International Airport. There will be a designated start hotel on this tour that we will share prior to the tour departure. Joining instructions and important tour details will also be provided.

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      Christine

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      When would be the best time to get all of my different currencies

    • CostsaverOperator•Written January 2026

      Best Practice for Getting Your Currencies

      Because exchange rates and fees vary widely, the best approach is usually:
      1. Get a small amount of cash before you leave home

      • Just enough for immediate expenses on arrival (snacks, tips, transport, restrooms, small purchases).
      • This avoids scrambling for currency at the airport, where rates are often poorer.

      2. Withdraw most of your cash as needed in Europe

      • Using your debit card at local ATMs generally gives you the best exchange rate.
      • Only withdraw what you need for a few days at a time.
      • Decline "conversion" or "charge in your home currency" — always choose "charge in local currency".

      3. Consider using a low-fee travel card

      • Many guests now use travel debit cards or credit cards with no foreign transaction fees.
      • Cards are widely accepted across Europe, reducing the amount of cash you need.

      4. Don't exchange too much at airports or hotels

      • These typically offer the highest fees.
      • ATM withdrawals or bank exchanges in-country are far better.

      Since this itinerary covers multiple countries, we recommend getting only the first currency you'll need before travel. Once in Europe, you can withdraw other currencies as you move through each destination.

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    Christopher

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Is there a way to customize the trip to going to the Amaifi Coast instead of Rome from Athens and then pick up the tour in Pisa or Monte Carlo?

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025

      Please note that the itinerary is fixed and cannot be modified. If you are looking for a customized trip, it may be better to explore other operators who offer private and customizable tours. However, keep in mind that these options are usually priced much higher than regular group tours.

    • CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025

      Since you are traveling as a party of two, we are unable to offer a customized tour, as we only provide custom options for groups of nine or more people.

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    Josephine

    Asked on October 21st, 2024

    I am interested in this tour, but the majority of tours do not have flights included. My question is, none of the flights are included? I am looking into the European Discoverer, but there are several countries in this tour, do I have to cover every single flight?

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written October 2024

      To clarify, international flights are not included in the trip price and will need to be booked independently. However, the trip package does cover transportation by motorcoach, cruise, and intra-flight. Please note that these forms of transportation are included but come with an additional cost for the intra flight.

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    Alexis

    Asked on February 10th, 2024

    Can you tell me the cost if including optional and additional services and also if I'm planning to do 2-3 tours with you would you waive single supplement? I'm happy to have a smaller room, but not happy to share with a total stranger.

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    • CostsaverOperator•Written February 2024

      Optional Experiences can only be booked on the commencement of the tour through the Travel Director. If you book multiple tours, we can give you a multi trip discount of 2.5% percent on the cheaper tour, we are unable to waive the single supplement.

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      Alexis

      Traveler•Written February 2024

      Will all the optional experiences be available if I was to book the tour? How much is the single subsidy on this tour?

    • CostsaverOperator•Written February 2024

      Optional experiences are subject to availability and may change for any number of reasons. The Travel Director will provide a final list of optional experiences at the start of the tour. Trip Name: European Discoverer, Single Room, Gross Price: NZ$12,951.00

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      Alexis

      Traveler•Written February 2024

      The brochure I downloaded a few days ago has basic tour at 8119.00, are you saying with single supplement the cost would be 12951.00? That is roughly 50% more with optional experiences on top of that? That is excessive single supplement!

    • CostsaverOperator•Written February 2024

      The prices you are seeing on the website are based on a twin room or a twin share room. Therefore, there will be a price difference between the single room and the twin room. It does not include the price for the optional experience, as it is only available and will be offered by our tour director.

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