# 8-Day Central + Western Europe Holiday from Prague: Frankfurt, Cruise on the Rhine, Amsterdam, Paris | Ticket Admission Included

Tour in EU — Prague → Paris.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Prague → Paris
- Duration: 8.00 day
- Price from: $1,410
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 9942

## Summary

• Explore Prague's Rich History: Guided city tour through Prague's Castle District, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square, with entry to Prague Castle • Vltava River Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Vltava River, offering stunning views of Prague's iconic landmarks • Cultural Stops in Pilsen and Rothenburg: Visit Pilsen's historic center and Rothenburg's medieval old town, both rich in culture and history • Rhine Valley Cruise & Cologne Highlights: Cruise the Rhine Valley, visit Rüdesheim, and explore Cologne's Gothic cathedral before heading to Amsterdam

## Categories

No Mandatory Fee, Shared Room Available, City Center Hotel, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, More Free Time, High Value Tour

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Prague

Welcome to Prague! Upon arriving at the airport, we'll transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy some free time until it's time to meet with our guide. 06:00 p.m. – Meeting with our guide at the hotel. In the evening, we'll provide transport to take you to Old Town Square. This lively spot is ideal for your first glimpse of Prague, packed with tourist activity. You can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Afterward, there will be a return transfer to the hotel. Notes: - Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at around 02:00 p.m. - The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

### Day 2: Prague

07:45 a.m. – We'll begin our city tour with a local guide, lasting approximately three and a half hours. On foot, we'll explore the Castle District, the oldest part of Prague, featuring the citadel with its churches and palaces. From here, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the "City of 100 Spires." We'll continue our walk to the Lesser Town, the city's Baroque jewel known as Malá Strana, crossing the Vltava River on the famous Charles Bridge, an architectural and sculptural masterpiece. We'll admire the beautiful cityscape and enter the Old Town of Prague with its renowned Old Town Square, one of the most beautiful in central Europe, featuring the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the famous Town Hall with its astronomical clock and chimes. The tour will include admission to Prague Castle, built in the 9th century and the former residence of the kings of Bohemia. After the city tour, you'll enjoy a cruise along the Vltava River. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring the city. In the evening , you'll have some time to spend in the historic city center, where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy cuisines from around the world.

### Day 3: Prague - Pilsen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt

Total distance covered: 555 km. Scenery: Forests and hills in Czech Republic, pleasant landscapes in Germany. 07:30 a.m. - Departure from Prague. 09:00 a.m. - Pilsen. Time to visit this city in western Bohemia, renowned for its beers. Enjoy a walk through its historic center, where you'll find its breweries, the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column, and a Renaissance-era town hall. 10:00 a.m. - Departure from Pilsen. We'll travel to Germany to explore one of the stops on the famous Romantic Road. 01:30 p.m. - Rothenburg. This fairytale-like city is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Enjoy a stroll through its medieval old town and have lunch. 03:30 p.m. - Departure from Rothenburg. 06:00 p.m. - Frankfurt. We'll cross the wide, modern avenues that showcase the financial district. Later, you'll have free time in the historic city center, where you'll find a wide variety of restaurants offering Indian, Asian, Italian, and international cuisines. Transfer to the hotel.

### Day 4: Frankfurt - Cruise on the Rhine - Cologne - Amsterdam

Total distance covered: 480 km by road and 30 km by boat. Scenery: Rhine Valley. Note: Bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck on the boat! 07:45 a.m. - Departure from Frankfurt. 09:00 a.m. - Rüdesheim. Enjoy a stroll through this picturesque village near the Rhine, known for its taverns. We'll embark on a cruise lasting about an hour and forty-five minutes, exploring the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, with medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, and small churches. The cruise is expected to depart at 10:15 a.m. (schedule may vary). 11:55 a.m. – We'll disembark in St. Goar and continue our route. 02:00 p.m. - Cologne. Enjoy free time for lunch and a stroll through the city center, featuring its impressive Gothic cathedral and elegant bridges over the Rhine. 04:30 p.m. - Departure from Cologne for Amsterdam, traveling through vast plains and crossing into Holand. 08:15 p.m. - Amsterdam.

### Day 5: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken - Amsterdam

Distance traveled: 75 km Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes, low houses, canals, and windmills. 8:00 a.m. : Departure from Amsterdam. 8:45 a.m. : Arrival at Zaanse Schans, a beautiful site featuring small houses, canals, traditional windmills, and a drawbridge; icons of the Dutch landscape that show us what life was like in the 18th century. Time to photograph the windmills and typical houses. 9:45 a.m. :Departure from Zaanse Schans. 10:15 a.m.: Arrival in Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. Free time to walk around. 11:15 a.m.. Departure from Volendam. From there, we'll take a short boat ride to Marken. 12:00 p.m. :Arrival in Marken, an island now connected to the mainland by a fixed dike. Its houses were traditionally built on stilts. Free time to stroll through the village. 12:45 p.m. :Departure from Marken. 1:30 p.m. :Arrival in Amsterdam. Free time for lunch in the city center before starting our guided city tour (approximately two hours). We'll begin with a stop in front of the windmill and the Rembrandt statue, one of the most attractive windmills in the Netherlands. We'll then continue past the RAI Convention Center, traveling through the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. Next, we'll stop at Museum Square to learn about the diamond-cutting technique at the Diamond Museum. We'll then head toward the Amstel River, passing through the old Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue, then by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. Finally , we'll arrive at Central Station, leave the bus, and walk to Saint Nicholas Church, in the heart of the city, where the tour ends. Free time to explore Amsterdam's famous canals, markets, and cafés.

### Day 6: Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

Total distance covered: 525 km Scenery: Vast cultivated plains. Large cities along the route. 8:30 a.m. – Amsterdam – Departure. We travel toward Belgium. 11:30 a.m. – Brussels – Arrival. Capital of Belgium and home to the main European institutions, Brussels combines elegance with multiculturalism. We will admire its impressive Grand Place, a jewel of Flemish Baroque, and stroll past the symbolic Manneken Pis. This city blends history, chocolate, and modernity. 4:00 p.m. – Brussels – Departure. Journey toward France. 8:15 p.m. – Paris – Arrival.

### Day 7: Paris

Total distance covered: 80 km. 07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris. 08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France. 11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre, a bohemian artists' district where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys. 03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris. At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin. Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

### Day 8: Paris

08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We'll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we'll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, you'll have some free time (transfer back to the hotel not included). Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience. Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers. If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It's advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.

## Guide languages

English Live, Spanish Live

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