27 days tour
European Grandeur (Classic, Start London, End Amsterdam, 27
Transport
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Meals
26 Breakfast (B) 8 Dinner with Wine (DW) Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of the city for a delightful dinner served with wine. San Sebastiรกn: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition. Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own regional flavor, flair and presentation. Avignon: At a local farm learn about olive oil and enjoy a tasting of the freshest produce before indulging in a farm-to-table dinner of traditional French home-style cuisine. Venice: In St Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails canal-side before dinner at a local restaurant. Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience. Amsterdam: Toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Paris: Join a local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris. Visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers and sample local treats and delicacies along the way. Paris: We walk up and down the "quartier" and we see the school, the food stores, the housing situation, the heritage landmarks, the sports facilities and the theaters, in this car-free, pedestrianized, neighborhood. Landmarks will include passages couverts, perhaps also Patrick Blancโs spectacular jardin vertical โoasis dโAboukirโ, the Napoleonic "Egyptian" district etc. Vienna: Visit Capuchinsโ Crypt - the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna. Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Madrid: Visit the Reina Sofia Museum with an art historian and see Pablo Picassoโs masterpiece Guernica, one of the worldโs greatest anti-war paintings. Alternatively, join a neighborhood walking tour to discuss social equity empowerment and learn about the history of womenโs movements in Spain. Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilicaโs simple facade guards the worldโs best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interiorโs treasured collection, including Berniniโs first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history. Rhineland: The beautiful scenery of the Rhine River is punctuated by the many castles dotted along its banks. Delight in a private estate viewing of one of these Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments located along the Middle Rhine. Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshopโs master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 15: Affordable and Clean Energy & Life on Land. London: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train as you journey from London to Europe via the revolutionary Channel Tunnel. Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris. See famous landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the facades of the Louvre. Stroll the banks of the River Seine and admire romantic bridges, and enjoy a drive along the Champs Elysรฉes to the Arc de Triomphe. Chateau Chenonceau: Visit the majestic Chรขteau de Chenonceau, known as the โLadiesโ Chรขteauโ it perfectly embodies the elegance of 16th century design in the Loire Valley. Bordeaux: Your Local Expert will show you the quayside facades, Grand Theater, Triangle dโOr and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces. San Sebastiรกn: Led by your Local Expert, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion. Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive along the elegant Passeig de Grร cia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture as you journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudiโs extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Famรญlia. Avignon: View the Pont dโAvignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes. Nice: Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal town of Nice on the French Riviera. Monaco City: Explore inside Monaco Cathedral. Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghibertiโs Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods. Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St Nicholas and Triple Bridge. Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Expert reveals why this is the historic core of the city. You will also tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in โThe Sound of Music.โ You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozartโs birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Vaduz: Admire the Royal familyโs residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow peaked mountains. Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge. Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Accommodation
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel - Paris Located on the Left Bank of the River Seine, the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel is a modern property offers luxurious accommodation within close proximity to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Pullman Bordeaux Lac - Bordeaux The modern Pullman Bordeaux Lac is located on the lakefront and surrounded by vineyards. Barcelรณ Costa Vasca Hotel - San Sebastian The Barcelรณ Costa Vasca hotel is located close to La Concha bay and offers modern, comfortable rooms with excellent facilities. Hotel Riu Plaza De Espana - Madrid Exciting, new hotel located on Madridโs Gran Vรญa, Hotel Riu Plaza De Espana is the perfect modern base to explore the Spanish capital. Hilton Barcelona The Hilton Barcelona is ideally located on one of Barcelonaโs main streets, Avenida Diagonal, meaning key sights of the city are easily accessible during your two night stay. Rooms feature stylish interiors, drawing inspiration from local Catalan architect, Gaudรญ, and are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. Cloรฎtre Saint-Louis - Avignon The Cloรฎtre Saint-Louis has been recently-renovated and was originally a 16th century Jesuit building and a military hospital. Radisson Blu Hotel - Nice The Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice is set on a stunning seafront location along the famous Promenade des Anglais. Grand Hotel Vittoria - Montecatini With a facade dating back to the 1900s, the Grand Hotel Vittoria offers simple, traditional-style rooms and features an outdoor pool and beautiful gardens, both ideal to spend time relaxing after a day sightseeing. Veneto Palace Hotel - Rome The Veneto Palace Hotel is located in the monumental and unique scenery of ancient Rome, not far from Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese, which is the largest park in central Rome. The guest rooms offer a classic style that blends in perfect harmony with the style of the building. Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio - Venice Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio Venice is a hotel with traditional and modern elements complete with a door opening onto a canal Hotel Lev Ljubljana Hotel Lev Ljubljana is in a fantastic location at the absolute heart of the city. After seeing the sights, perhaps unwind with a walk through the gardens of nearby Tivoli Park, or reflect on the day with a drink in the trendy Lobby Bar. Hilton Vienna Set in the heart of Vienna and featuring contemporary decor, the award-winning Hilton Vienna hotel is one of Austriaโs premier hotels. AC Hotel Innsbruck The AC Hotel Innsbruck is centrally located and just a few minutes walk from the Old Town. It was originally built in 1972 for the Winter Olympic games and has since been completely refurbished and upgraded to offer comfortable, sleek-designed rooms, each with views of the surrounding Alps. Hotel Astoria - Lucerne The Hotel Astoria is sat in the middle of all Lucerne has to offer, with magnificent mountains and astonishing culture. Maritim Hotel - Kรถnigswinter The Maritim Hotel Kรถnigswinter is perfectly positioned on the banks of the Rhine. Having been recently renovated, the comfortable rooms have been tastefully decorated and offer modern amenities. Complimentary WiFi means you can stay connected with friends and family back home during your travels. Grand Hotel Amrรขth - Amsterdam The Grand Hotel Amrรขth Amsterdam is a five-star, Art Nouveau-style hotel, conveniently located minutes from the city centre and offering breathtaking views over the canal.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Monaco City: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbor. Rome: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, including Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered throughout the city. Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Markโs Square and see the Dogeโs Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Markโs Basilica. Maribor: Led by your Travel Director, explore this charming city, the second largest in Slovenia. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new architecture. Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
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Flights
International flights are not included
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Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip European Grandeur (Classic, Start London, End Amsterdam, 27
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To London
Day 1: Welcome To London
- Day 2 Day 2: London To Paris By Eurostar
Day 2: London To Paris By Eurostar
- Day 3 Day 3: Paris, The City Of Light
Day 3: Paris, The City Of Light
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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