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This European tour also includes majestic scenery, a romantic Rhine cruise, a stop at the spectacular Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, and an overnight stay in Burgundy. A European sampler tour cannot miss the opportunity to taste the regional specialties of each area, and Globus has taken care of this for you. Enjoy dinner and a beer at a charming local restaurant in Heidelberg, and coffee with traditional homemade Black Forest Cake in Germany’s Black Forest.
Fascinating sightseeing, spectacular scenery, tasty local food, expert Local Guides, and a Tour Director ready to bring these destinations to life…what more can you ask for in a European vacation?
Highlights
Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide, visit a major diamond center
RHINE CRUISE
HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town, take pictures of the castle; [LF] dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
BLACK FOREST Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
RHINE FALLS
LUCERNE Walking tour including [LF] the Bourbaki Panorama, the Lion Monument, and the Chapel Bridge
BEAUNE [LF] Burgundy wine tasting at the Marché aux Vins wine cellar; visit Hôtel Dieu
VERSAILLES Guided visit of the Palace and Gardens
PARIS Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 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–RHINELAND, GERMANY
Day3
Pass the Dutch region near Arnhem, best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far, and enter Germany. Today’s highlight is a romantic RHINE CRUISE. Sit back, relax, and enjoy views of centuries-old castles, cozy towns, and vineyards. Continue to Heidelberg for a pleasant walk through the OLD TOWN to the Marktplatz (market square), from where you can take pictures of the famous red-walled ruins of Heidelberg Castle, followed by LF dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 342 mi / 550 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HEIDELBERG–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE.
Day4
Enter the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST, famous for cuckoo clocks. Be welcomed by a local woodcarver, and see samples of his work during a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION. Then, enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and the traditional homemade Black Forest Cake). On the Swiss border, take pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS before continuing to Lucerne. Start your walking tour with a visit to LF the impressive BOURBAKI PANORAMA, Edouard Castres’ circular painting dating back to 1881, depicting scenes of the Franco-Prussian War. Also admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. See the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the walled Old Town, and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church.
Today’s Distance: 242 mi / 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE
Day5
A whole day at leisure in this picturesque town with lots of things to do: shop for Swiss watches, knives, and chocolate. Choose from a selection of optional excursions to Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne,” a lake cruise, or a folklore dinner party with a chance to yodel or blow an alphorn.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE–BEAUNE, FRANCE–DIJON.
Day6
Leave the Alps behind you and enter the scenic French countryside on your way to the vineyards of Burgundy. Stop in the pretty town of Beaune, where a LF WINE TASTING awaits at the renowned Marché aux Vins wine cellar. Also visit the HÔTEL DIEU, originally founded in 1443 as a hospital for the poor, before continuing to Dijon for your overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DIJON–VERSAILLES–PARIS
Day7
Enjoy views of castles on your way to Versailles, where a guided visit of the 17th-century PALACE AND GARDENS has been included. This former hunting château, built by Louis XIII, was transformed into a magnificent palace by the Sun King, Louis XIV, and housed the French kings until the French Revolution. Arrive in Paris, where an optional excursion is available to try out local specialties in one of its lively restaurants, followed by a drive for a first look at the French capital.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS.
Day8
Discover the world’s heart of chic and style with a Local Guide. Admire its major sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysées. Enjoy a relaxing SEINE CRUISE with spectacular views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Time to further explore on your own or to join an optional excursion to the impressive Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa. Tonight, dinner and a lively cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS.
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
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
NH Heidelberg
First-Class
NH Heidelberg is located in the center of Heidelberg, perfect for getting to know one of Germany's most lovely and romantic cities and the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Heidelberg is famous for its science and research activities, history, high-profile companies, and elite universities.
Location
Bergheimer Strasse 91, Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Television
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
NH Mannheim
First-Class
Opening in early 2019, this modern stylish hotel will offer 225 air-conditioned rooms spread across six floors with free Wi-Fi access throughout. The property is situated in Mannheim's business district, a good starting point from which to visit the "City of Squares," with its baroque palace, planetarium, and landmark 19th-century water tower.
Location
Seckenheimer Strasse 146, Mannheim, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Astoria
First-Class
Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym.
Location
Pilatusstrasse 29, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
Oceania Le Jura
First-Class
Located in the heart of Dijon with a peaceful rear garden. This hotel offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout and a selection of Burgandy beers and wines can be enjoyed in the intimate setting of the hotel bar.
Location
14 Av. Maréchal Foch, Dijon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Daily Housekeeping
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche
Superior First-Class
Located on the Left Bank near to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The warmly decorated air-conditioned rooms have a minifridge, tea and coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, bar / lounge the serves traditional French cuisine, coffee and cocktails. Other amenities include a gym.
Location
17, Blvd St.Jacques, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
