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Take in gorgeous scenery while driving through some of the most picturesque regions of Europe. Enjoy a romantic cruise with lunch along the most scenic part of the river, a Riesling wine tasting in the charming town of Rüdesheim, and a drive through the most spectacular parts of the majestic Alps in Austria and Switzerland. There is time to shop for Christmas ornaments in picture-book Rothenburg, for crystal in Innsbruck, for stamps in Vaduz, and for chocolate and Swiss watches in Lucerne.
Globus has included a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Lucerne to celebrate the success of this amazing Enchanting Europe tour.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing including a canal cruise; visit a major diamond center
COLOGNESee the cathedral
RHINE RIVERLF Half-day cruise to Rüdesheim with light lunch
RÜDESHEIM LF Wine tasting
ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled town
MUNICH Orientation, visit Marienplatz and the famous Hofbräuhaus
SALZBURGGuided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
VADUZ Stop in the capital of Liechtenstein
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Day1
Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
AMSTERDAM
Day2
Meet your Local Guide and hear about the fascinating history of the 700-year-old capital during a leisurely CANAL CRUISE. Admire the patrician mansions and the gabled façades; the “Golden Bend,” the most prestigious part of the Herengracht and a monument to the Golden Age; the Stopera, Amsterdam’s proud concert hall; the Hermitage, a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg; and much more. Also visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. For those who wish to experience Dutch life in the countryside, an optional excursion is available to picture-book Volendam, a fishing village at the former Zuiderzee, including visits to a working windmill, a clogmaker, a cheese farm, plus dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AMSTERDAM–COLOGNE, GERMANY–KOBLENZ
Day3
A smooth drive past the Dutch region best known as the setting of A Bridge Too Far brings you to the Rhine Valley. Stop in Cologne and see the awesome twin-spired gothic cathedral. Overnight in Koblenz, where the Mosel River flows into the Rhine River. Why not join an optional excursion to famous Marksburg castle, from where you have spectacular views of the river below?
Today’s Distance: 242 mi / 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KOBLENZ–RÜDESHEIM–WIESBADEN
Day4
Today is dedicated to a romantic LF RHINE CRUISE, including lunch, along the most scenic part of the Rhine River. Sit back and relax while you pass castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. Arrive in Rüdesheim, capital of the Riesling wine, for a traditional LF WINE TASTING, before proceeding to your hotel in Wiesbaden.
Today’s Distance: 62 mi / 100 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
WIESBADEN–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH.
Day5
Join your Tour Director for a walk through medieval, walled Rothenburg. Time to shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this town is famous. Continue to Munich, capital of Bavaria. Visit MARIENPLATZ with its New and Old Town Halls, followed by the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, dating back to 1589. Free time for dinner.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi / 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH–SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Day6
Drive eastwards, following the Bavarian Alps to Austria. Arrive in Salzburg, where your Local Guide takes you for a walking tour through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were filmed. Also see Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. Time to browse through the downtown market. You may wish to join an optional excursion to spectacular Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi / 190 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Day7
A scenic drive brings you to Innsbruck, tucked amid the Alps, and capital of Tyrol. Join your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Next is Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Time to buy your stamps or other souvenirs before continuing to Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE
Day8
During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the walled Old Town. Then, cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Tonight, a farewell dinner has been prepared at a local restaurant, the best way to say auf Wiedersehen, Lucerne.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT.
Day9
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich.
Today’s Distance: 34 mi / 55 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Westcord Art Hotel Amsterdam
First-Class
This modern, themed 191-room hotel is decorated with a broad range of contemporary artworks, including some pieces by the renowned Dutch artist Herman Brood. There is a stylish Brasserie, a terrace with an open-air bar, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and Free high speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout.
Location
Spaarndammerdijk, 302, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
Mercure Koblenz
First-Class
Comfortable downtown hotel; 1 km to train station; near shopping center, theatre district, movie and museum area.
Location
Julius-Wegeler Strasse 6, Koblenz, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
Mercure Wiesbaden City Hotel
First-Class
Hotel with multilingual staff lies in the center of the capital within walking distance to the pedestrian zone and the old town.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 10-12, Wiesbaden, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
Holiday Inn Munchen Leuchtenbergring
First-Class
This contemporary hotel offers a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with its open fireplace the Jazz bar forms the centerpiece of the hotel where guests can relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Traditional Bavarian specialties and international cuisine can be enjoyed at the cheery Sunlight restaurant. Get the extra boost of energy in the fitness center or relax at the peaceful greened courtyard. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Leuchtenbergring 20, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hotel NH Salzburg City
First-Class
Located in the heart of the city, near the Mirabell Gardens, this 140-room contemporary property has Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, a restaurant serving a mix of Austrian and International dishes, a cocktail bar and a lovely outdoor terrace where drinks and snacks can be enjoyed in the summer.
Location
Franz-Josef-Strasse 26, Salzburg, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Television
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
Grand Hotel Europe
First-Class
A classical 19th century 169 room property. This hotel offers a wonderful contrast of old charm with modern interior design and has a beautiful garden to enhance your stay. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel with a fee (payable locally). The main dining room is opulently decorated serving traditional Swiss dishes and there is also a lounge and terrace area with a bar service.
Location
Haldenstr. 59, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
Moevenpick Zurich Airport
Superior First-Class
Hotel with contemporary design features throughout, 2 kms from Zurich Airport and 10 kms from Zurich city center.
Location
Mittelholzerstrasse 8, Glattbrugg, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
