Trip Year: 2026 or 2027 Last Minute Upfront Deal*: €750
Travel & Accommodation
12 days, 9 countries and 15 cities
11 nights accommodation
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Activity Level
Dynamic – A balanced mix of sightseeing, guided experiences, and free time.
Itinerary
Trip Code: RT-EWHI
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Choose your End Location:
End in Paris or End back home (custom return arrangements available)
Experience the essence of Europe on this expertly designed multi-destination journey, blending iconic capitals, alpine scenery, romantic canals, and historic heartlands. From the bike-lined streets of Amsterdam to the timeless elegance of Paris, this tour is thoughtfully paced and fully customizable to suit your travel style.
Relax as we take care of accommodations, transport, and logistics—while giving you the freedom to personalize your experience with guided options, special excursions, and tailored extensions.
Tour Inclusions (Pre-Packaged but Customizable)
Luxury coach travel and rail connections
Canal, river, and lagoon cruises
Guided sightseeing and free time balance
Tour Guide Options
European Tour Director (English-speaking)
European Multilingual Tour Director
Local European Guides in major cities (Amsterdam, Venice, Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Lucerne, Paris)
Customization Available
Flights included (any departure city)
Extra nights pre- or post-tour
Choice of end location
Private or semi-private tour guides
Special requests and celebrations
Low-deposit booking option

Day by day itinerary
12 days itinerary trip from London to Paris visiting 9 countries and 15 cities
Day 1 | London → Brussels → Amsterdam
Meet your European Tour Director in London before heading to St Pancras International. Travel by high-speed train to Brussels, then continue by luxury coach into the Netherlands. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, take an orientation drive introducing the city’s canals, historic buildings, and lively neighbourhoods. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed dinner cruise, seeing the city illuminated from the water.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Mercure City
Included and optional experiences
Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
Day 2 | Rhine Valley Cruise & Heidelberg
Travel through the Dutch countryside into Germany, reaching Boppard on the Rhine River. Board a scenic cruise gliding past terraced vineyards, riverside villages, and hilltop castles before disembarking at St Goar.

Continue to Heidelberg, where you explore the elegant old town and its baroque architecture before settling in for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sinsheim
Day 3 | Munich & Innsbruck
Cross the Swabian Alps near the Black Forest and arrive in Munich.

Your orientation includes Marienplatz, the city’s central square, and its famous historic beer hall.
Continue across the Austrian border to Innsbruck, where you explore the Old Town and admire the Golden Roof, created for Emperor Maximilian I.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
Optional Experience
Tyrolean Evening with Dinner
Enjoy a traditional regional meal followed by an energetic folklore performance. Singers, dancers, and musicians in traditional dress bring Tyrolean culture to life in a warm, festive atmosphere. Drinks are included.
Day 4 | Venice & the Venetian Lagoon
Travel through the Brenner Pass and the Dolomite Mountains into Italy. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon by private launch to St Mark’s Square.

View the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, then observe skilled artisans demonstrating the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassmaking.
The afternoon is free to wander Venice’s narrow streets and hidden squares.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Optional Experience
Gondola Ride & Grand Canal Cruise
Travel by private water taxi along the Grand Canal, passing Venice’s grand palaces before switching pace with a gondola ride through the city’s quieter waterways.
Day 5 | Chianti Countryside & Rome
Journey south through northern Italy, passing Bologna and the Apennine Mountains. Stop in the Chianti region for lunch hosted by a local family on their private estate, where you experience authentic Tuscan hospitality. Continue to Rome, arriving in the Eternal City later in the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
Optional Experience
Rome Piazzas & Fountains Walk
Explore Rome’s historic centre with a local guide, discovering elegant squares, iconic fountains, and lesser-known corners that reveal the city’s layered history.
Day 6 | Vatican City & Ancient Rome
Begin with a guided visit to Vatican City. Later, view the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and the exterior of the Colosseum, once the stage for gladiatorial combat. The afternoon is free for personal exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Precise House Mantegna
Optional Experiences
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Enter the Vatican Museums with a local specialist, visiting the Gallery of Maps, Tapestry Gallery, and Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes crown the experience.
Guided Colosseum Visit
Step inside the Colosseum with a specialist guide, learning how ancient spectacles shaped Roman society while enjoying reserved entry.
Colosseum Visit with Dinner
Combine a guided exploration of the Colosseum with a relaxed dinner at a nearby restaurant serving classic Roman dishes.
Roman Evening with Dinner
Enjoy a lively evening at a traditional trattoria, soaking up Rome’s atmosphere over a regional meal.
Day 7 | Florence – Cradle of the Renaissance
Travel north through Tuscany and along the Arno Valley to Florence. With a local specialist, explore Piazza della Signoria, view the Duomo and its iconic dome, and admire the Baptistery’s bronze doors.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Metropole
Optional Experiences
Accademia Gallery & Michelangelo’s David
Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David up close, learning about the artist’s techniques and legacy.
Palazzo Vecchio
Explore Florence’s historic seat of power, including the Hall of the Five Hundred and richly decorated Renaissance rooms.
Tuscan Countryside Dinner
Dine at a countryside restaurant, enjoying seasonal Tuscan dishes paired with local wines in a relaxed rural setting.
Dinner at Villa Machiavelli
Visit the historic home where Machiavelli wrote The Prince, tour the wine cellars, and enjoy a festive Tuscan dinner with music and local wine.
Day 8 | Italian Lakes & Lucerne
Travel through the Italian Lakes District before crossing the Alps into Switzerland. In Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, stroll across Chapel Bridge, and explore the medieval old town.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne
Optional Experience
Swiss Folklore Evening
Enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner featuring local specialities, accompanied by yodelling, alpine horn music, and folk performances.
Day 9 | Lucerne at Leisure
Spend the day at leisure or choose from excursions showcasing Switzerland’s landscapes and culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Grand Europe Lucerne
Optional Experiences
Mount Pilatus & Lake Cruise
Ascend Mount Pilatus for panoramic alpine views, then descend to enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne.
Swiss Countryside & Carriages
Meet local farmers and explore rural Switzerland by horse-drawn carriage, stopping for regional snacks and drinks.
Day 10 | Burgundy → Paris
Cross into France, travelling through Burgundy’s vineyards and countryside en route to Paris. Evening at leisure or optional entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Occidental Levallois
Optional Experience
Parisian Cabaret Evening
Enjoy dinner and a dazzling live performance at a classic Parisian cabaret, complete with elaborate costumes and choreography.
Day 11 | Paris Sightseeing
Tour Paris with a local specialist, viewing the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stroll through the Latin Quarter before a farewell dinner with your group.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Occidental Levallois
Optional Experiences
Versailles Palace & Gardens
Visit the Palace of Versailles, exploring the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments, followed by time in the formal gardens.
Seine River Cruise & City Icons
Cruise along the Seine for a different perspective of Paris’s landmarks, followed by a panoramic drive through the city.
Day 12 | Farewell Paris
After breakfast, the tour concludes. Depart Paris or continue with customized onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
Our model is built on absolute transparency. We require a €750 professional retainer upfront to begin your custom curation. This ensures our loyalty remains with you, not the suppliers. While you book directly with elite partners to keep your rewards points, a final design fee is assessed based on the complexity and scale of your journey. This structure guarantees you get expert advocacy while maintaining full control of your travel budget.
Explore Rome, Florence and Paris
Discover Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne
Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
See the Lorelei Rock in Germany and the vineyards of Burgundy
Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River and by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
Optional Experiences and free time
The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel
Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London (offered on relevant tour variations)
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER REVIEWS
3-4 hours
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Opt to upgrade for a wine or beer drinking on the Main
We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!
You can get a local sim card for your stay in Germany then you will have internet
It is not required but recommended
From an American who has lived here for over 10 years - experience the culture, and the best advice for places to eat and things to do as well as guided tours
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