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But that’s not all. Have a beer at a local café in Heidelberg; take a romantic Rhine cruise past castle-crested cliffs and terraced vineyards; learn about woodcarving from a local woodcarver in Germany’s Black Forest; enjoy a dinner at a Venetian restaurant to try out local specialties; and a highlight of this European tour is an overnight stay in Monte Carlo and a train ride on the high-speed Eurostar train from Paris to London.
Globus has worked hard behind the scenes to ensure your time is fun and maximized. That’s why we’ve included VIP access in this tour of Europe. That means that rather than waiting in long lines at places such as the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, or the Colosseum in Rome, you’ll be inside the attractions and enjoying this amazing vacation. It’s just one more way this European tour is sure to delight!
Due to government travel restrictions in the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Italy, this vacation will have a modified itinerary temporarily to ensure its operation is smooth and safe. For details on any adjustments, please refer to the Travel Update & Policy page found on the home page.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
RHINE CRUISE
HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the castle; [LF] enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
BLACK FOREST [LF] Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
RHINE FALLS
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
VADUZ Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
VENICE Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; [LF] dinner at Rossopomodoro restaurant
ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
PISAMarvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
NICEDrive along the Promenade des Anglais
LYON Orientation
PARISGuided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
PARIS-LONDON
By high-speed Eurostar Train
LONDONGuided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 15 breakfasts, 5 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 past patrician mansions and gabled façades. 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–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
Day3
On the way to Germany, pass the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far. Highlight of the day is a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and half-timbered towns. Drive to Heidelberg and take pictures of the famous red-walled castle ruins. Then, join the locals for LF a beer at the famous Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg.
Today’s Distance: 329 mi / 530 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, where another highlight awaits: LF be welcomed by a local woodcarver, Adolf Herr, watch a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION, see samples of his work, and have Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and the traditional homemade Black Forest Cake). On the Swiss border, marvel at the thundering RHINE FALLS before continuing to picture-book Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to join an optional Swiss folklore party.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
Day5
Follow your Tour Director for a walk and admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. Walk along ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Time to shop for Swiss watches and chocolates or climb Mount Pilatus by cable car. On your way to Austria, stop in the Principality of Liechtenstein and enter Tyrol. In Innsbruck, walk through the Old Town and see Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi / 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INNSBRUCK–VENICE, ITALY
Day6
Cross spectacular Brenner Pass to Italy and enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire the byzantine basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace with its Bridge of Sighs, and watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects. Why not join an optional gondola ride? LF dinner has been prepared at Rossopomodoro restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi / 420 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE–ROME
Day7
A scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany with views of hilltop towns brings you to the “Eternal City.”
Today’s Distance: 354 mi / 570 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME
Day8
Guided sightseeing starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, followed by a visit to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is at hand to further explore Rome’s famous sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–FLORENCE
Day9
In Florence, meet your Local Guide and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. During your walking tour admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afterwards, shop for Florentine fine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FLORENCE–PISA–MONTE CARLO, MONACO
Day10
In Pisa, marvel at the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, follow the Italian Riviera and arrive in Monte Carlo for your overnight stay. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional excursion to see the palace and the church that houses the tombs of the rulers of Monaco, have dinner, and visit the casino.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MONTE CARLO–NICE, FRANCE–LYON
Day11
Enjoy spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea on your way to Nice. Drive along the famous Promenade des Anglais. Then, follow the scenic Route du Soleil to Lyon, where an orientation introduces you to the OLD TOWN. Spend some time to explore its little streets.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LYON–PARIS
Day12
. Drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and impressive châteaux, and arrive in Paris. Optional excursions are available: visit the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa; have dinner at one of Paris’ fine restaurants, followed by an orientation drive to get a first impression of this fascinating city.
Today’s Distance: 292 mi / 470 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS.
Day13
Guided sightseeing features Paris’ main highlights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and a SEINE CRUISE with spectacular views of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Don’t miss an optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
Day14
Travel by high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the afternoon.
Today’s Distance: 305 mi / 492 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day15
Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks and a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. Optional excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are available. And tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the Thames River?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day16
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark
First-Class
Overlooking the leafy Rembrandt park, this modern high-rise 446 room hotel has a skybar and open kitchen restaurant located on the 17th floor, with the highest rooftop terrace in Amsterdam offering spectacular panoramic views of the city. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all guestrooms and public areas and there is also a sauna and fitness facility.
Location
Staalmeesterlaan 410, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Desk
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
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
Grauer Baer
First-Class
This centrally located 196 room hotel offers free Wi-Fi access throughout the property and has a unique rooftop wellness area offering views of the surrounding Alps, facilities include a counter-current swimming pool (45 m²), sauna, steam bath, solarium and fitness room. Dining options include 2 restaurants, as well as a wintergarden for light snacks and a bar for drinks.
Location
Universitaetstrasse 7, Innsbruck, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
Leonardo Royal
First-Class
The Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre, with its 244 rooms and suites, is the perfect place to enjoy a visit to the amazing city of Venice or organise your business trips and meetings. The hotel is just a few steps from Mestre railway station, from where you can easily get to to the city's highlights. Its modern rooms are airconditioned and provide a desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can also make use of the business center, work out at the gym or relax in the bar.
Location
Via Ca Marcello 6, Mestre - Venezia, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
Empire Palace
Superior Tourist-Class
With a classy, elegant design embellished by valuable architectural elements and precious marbles, the Empire Palace Hotel is a refined 4-star superior hotel located in Rome's historical center, just a few steps from the famous Via Veneto. The hotel was built from the charming spaces of the palace erected in 1870 by the Mocenigo, a noble Venetian family, as their own residence. The Empire Palace features a fine dining restaurant that reinterprets the best Mediterranean cuisine and a suggestive cocktail bar for drinks and aperitifs to be enjoyed in the annexed courtyard. Comfortable and rich in charm, classically furnished with fine finishings, enwrapped in a vintage environment, functional and fully-equipped: all guestrooms offer a comfy stay made of privacy and calm. Different in type and surface area, all guestrooms cater to any need of space and comfort. All rooms have air-conditioning, marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, minibar, and safe.
Location
Via Aureliana 39, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
Starhotel Michelangelo
Superior First-Class
Modern 7-story Hotel situated downtown, 2 blocks from the Arco River, 800 meters from Central railway station.
Location
Viale F.Lli Rosselli 2, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Marriott Riviera La Porte de Monaco
Superior First-Class
Mediterranean and contemporary style in bar, lobby. Nautical style for rooms - Border of Monaco.
Location
Port De Cap D'ail, Cap D'ail, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Television
Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
First-Class
Five-story Art Nouveau Hotel located in the city center of Lyons, near the train station and the Place Bellecourt.
Location
12, Cours De Verdun, Lyon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
First-Class
Located at the foot of Sacré Coeur in the bohemian Montmartre district of Paris. This 305-room hotel is just a few hundred meters from the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret and close to the Haussman-Opéra district's department stores, bistros and bustling cafés. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel and there is a fitness room. A plentiful breakfast buffet is served in the bright breakfast room and there is also a trendy lounge bar for snacks and drinks with an alluring outdoor terrace.
Location
1/3, Rue Caulaincourt, Paris 18, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
Park Plaza Waterloo
Superior First-Class
One of the newest hotels in central London, the 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Location
6 Hercules Road, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Phone
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guest throughout the hotel.
Location
200 Westminster Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
