6-Day Central & Western Europe Explorer: Zurich to Paris (Rhine River Valley, Louvre Museum)

What you'll experience

Highlights

6 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Zurich - Rhine Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt

   In the morning we'll begin our phenomenal Central and Western Europe tour from Zurich, heading out of the city to visit the gorgeous Lake Zurich for some of the best photo opportunities of the day. From here we'll head out into the countryside to Schaffhausen to see Rhine Falls, one of the most majestic waterfalls in Switzerland. Traveling along mountain roads, we'll cross the German border and enter the enchanting Black Forest on our way to see Lake Titisee. Here you can enjoy an optional lunch (own expense) by the lake of pork knuckle and authentic black forest cake. In the evening we'll arrive in Frankfurt, one of the most astounding cities in Germany.

   

   Rhine Falls

   

   Lake Titisee

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: NH Frankfurt Airport West, Mercure Frankfurt Airport Langen
2. 2

   Day 2 — Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam

   The first leg of our tour will bring us to Bonn, the former capital of West Germany. There we'll visit Beethoven House and University of Bonn, then head to Cologne to see the iconic Cathedral, followed by a stroll along the shopping street Schildergasse. After lunch we'll depart for Holland, staying overnight in Amsterdam or a neighboring city.

   

   Cologne Cathedral

   

   Beethoven-Haus

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Amedia Hotel Amsterdam Airport, NH Hotel Leeuwenhorst
3. 3

   Day 3 — Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam

   A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where you’ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you'll head from the quiet countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam.
   After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you'll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practised here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European city.
   After disembarking you'll walk to one of the city's grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Queen's birthday celebrations take place. You'll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner.

   

   Amsterdam Red Light District

   

   Keukenhof Gardens

   

   Zaanse Schans

   

   Dam Square

   

   Amsterdam Canals

   

   Volendam

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Amedia Hotel Amsterdam Airport, NH Hotel Leeuwenhorst
4. 4

   Day 4 — Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

   After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and political center of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 World's Fair. In the center of Brussels itself we'll take an orientation tour, calling in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as the famous tinkling cherub Manneken Pis statue. After some free time, during which you can try some Belgian delights. Then from Brussels it's south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.

   

   Manneken Pis

   

   Atomium

   

   Brussels Grand Place

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tulip Inn Massy Palaseau Residence
5. 5

   Day 5 — Paris - Versailles - Paris

   Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world's most celebrated cities. We'll drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde which played a key part in the French Revolution. You'll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars. You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to Les Invalides, where Napoleon's tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all icons: the Eiffel Tower. You can either take time to explore the neighborhood and have some lunch, or scale the Eiffel Tower. The choice is yours. Finally, you'll travel by coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal château that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional cabaret shows in Paris (own expense).

   

   Palace of Versailles

   

   Eiffel Tower

   

   Hotel National des Invalides

   

   Place de la Concorde

   

   Champs-Elysees

   

   Arc de Triomphe

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tulip Inn Massy Palaseau Residence
6. 6

   Day 6 — Paris

   In the morning, depart for the pier and take a sightseeing boat cruise on the Seine River at your own expense your, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.
   After a lunch, we visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.
   Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette.

   

   Louvre Museum

   

   Moulin Rouge

   

   Galeries Lafayette Department Store

   

   River Seine

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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Special notes

• Please prepare enough Euros. You are recommended to exchange the Euros 1-2 weeks before the departure date at your local bank. It is not that convenient and cost-efficient for the exchange at destincation's ATMs, airports or railway stations due to the exchange rate.
• There might be some adjustment on tour per the actual situation, due to the COVID-19, please understand.

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Child younger than 2 years of age travels for free, provided they do not occupy a seat on the bus, or a bed in the room.
* Tour prices are based on Euros (EUR) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date. Bookings will be subject to penalties when modified or cancelled.

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