Region: Europe Type: Guaranteed Departures, Scheduled Tours Length: 15 Days Tap Rating: TAP Exceptional
The itinerary offers seven countries, historic cities, spectacular scenery and wonderful local flavor. Going on over 60 years, this tour is the ideal choice for travelers who desire an introduction to the Old World at a great value.
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DAY 1 – Overnight Flight
DAY 2 – Germany
Arrive at Frankfurt Airport and meet your tour manager. Afternoon visit to the old town of Heidelberg followed by a Welcome Dinner. Hotel Scheid, Schriesheim, Germany or similar (D)
DAY 3 – Germany
The medieval, walled town of Rothenburg enchants you with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and a fairytale Christmas Shop. Follow the scenic Romantic Road to your hotel and dinner. Parkhotel Schmid, Adelsried or Hotel Schempp, Bobingen, Germany or similar (B,D)
DAY 4 – Germany – Austria
Visit the Bavarian capital of Munich. Continue across the German-Austrian border to the Tyrolean Village of Kitzbuehel, where you will spend the next two nights. Q! Hotel Maria Theresia, Kitzbuehel, Austria or similar (B,D)
DAY 5 – Austria
A full day, amidst the boundless splendor of the Alps, to relax, hike, explore or take a chair lift up the mountain. Or, take a full day optional ‘Salzburg & Dinner’ excursion. Q! Hotel Maria Theresia, Kitzbuehel, Austria, Austria or similar (B)
DAY 6 – Italy
Visti the Imperial City of Innsbruck. Then, cross the spectacular Brenner Pass through the Dolomites. Stop along the shores of subtropical Lake Garda and visit Verona of Romeo & Juliet fame. Hotel Leon D’Oro, Verona, Italy or similar (B)
DAY 7 – Italy
Spend a relaxing day in Verona or on stunningly beautiful Lake Garda. Or, join the full day ‘Venice’ excursion. Hotel Leon D’Oro, Verona, Italy or similar (B)
DAY 8 – Switzerland
Make a lunch stop in lovely Lugano, Switzerland, the “Rio de Janeiro of the Old Continent”. Continue through William Tell country to your hotel in the Swiss Alps. Hotel Schweizerhof or Crystal, Engelberg, Switzerland or similar (B,D)
DAY 9 – Switzerland
Stop in Stans this morning with an optional ‘Swiss Mountain’ cogwheel and cable car ride. The afternoon is devoted to sightseeing in picturesque Lucerne with an optional ‘Swiss Lake Boat Ride’. Hotel Schweizerhof or Crystal, Engelberg, Switzerland or similar (B,D)
DAY 10 – France
Cross the border to travel through the southern Alsace and Burgundy wine regions of France. Afternoon sightseeing in the historic village of Besançon. Mercure Centre Hotel, Troyes, France or similar (B,D)
DAY 11 – France
Travel to Paris this morning to spend the afternoon and evening in the “City of Light”. Optional ‘Seine River Cruise’ and ‘Paris Evening’ excursions available. Holiday Inn Express Canal de la Villette, Paris, France or similar (B)
DAY 12 – Belgium – Holland
Travel north into Belgium for a visit to colorful Antwerp, offering waffles and chocolates and historic guild houses. As you cross into the Lowlands of Holland, watch for canals, bridges and windmills. NH Hotel, Capelle aan den IJssel, Holland or similar (B,D)
DAY 13 – Holland
Day of leisure to explore Holland. The optional ‘Grand Holland & Dinner’ excursion offers a visit to a picturesque Dutch village and a boat ride in Amsterdam. NH Hotel, Capelle aan den IJssel, Holland or similar (B)
DAY 14 – Germany
Return to Germany for a cruise on the Rhine River. Arrive in Rüdesheim with time to explore this charming wine village before the Farewell Dinner. Parkhotel, Rüdesheim, Germany or similar (B,D)
DAY 15 – Return Flight to U.S.A. (B)
Price Per Person (U.S. Dollars): | ||||||
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Departure Date: | Tour Status | Single | Double | Triple | Quadruple | |
Apr 4, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Apr 23, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
May 7, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
May 14, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Jun 11, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Jun 25, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Sep 3, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Sep 10, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Sep 17, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Sep 23, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Oct 1, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Oct 8, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 | ||
Oct 14, 2024 | Available | Scheduled | $5635.00 | $4140.00 |
Arrival Instructions
Arrive to Germany by 8:00 am via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Departure Instructions
Depart from Germany after 12:00 pm via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Payment Policy
Deposit: $250.00 per person due at time of booking - final payment due 90.00 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
Reservation - 91 days: $250 penalty; 90 days to 1 day: 50%; 1 day and less: no refund.Tour Includes:
13 Nights Superior Tourist Class or First Class Accommodations
21 Meals: 13 Breakfast and 8 Dinners
Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
Sightseeing and visits as outlined in the itinerary
Multi-Lingual Tour Manager starting and ending at Frankfurt Airport
Touring by Deluxe Motorcoach
Luggage Handling for 1 piece of luggage per person
Tour Highlights:
- Rothenburg
- Munich
- Innsbruck
- Austrian Alps
- Lake Garda
- Verona
- Lucerne
- Paris
- Antwerp
- Dutch Windmills and Lowlands
- Rhine River Cruise