14-Day Europe Six-Country Tour from Paris: Budapest, Vienna, Hallstatt, Lucerne, Amsterdam

What you'll experience

Highlights

14 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — [Mon] Paris - Reims (232 km) - Luxembourg

   In the morning, we will head to the City of Champagne - Reims, which is the most major center of French champagne industry. What's more, it is also historically significant. Since the 11th century, this city has witnessed the coronation of successive French kings. That's why it is also hailed as "City of Kings" and "City of  Coronation". Next, we will visit another famous tourist attraction Reims Cathedral en route. After our tour in Reims, we will drive to the pocket-sized country Luxembourg and sightsee the Adolf Bridge, Great Canyon, Constitution Square and other eye-catching attractions.

   

   Our Lady of Reims Cathedral

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis Styles Trier 3*
2. 2

   Day 2 — [Tue] Luxembourg (50 km) - Trier (130 km) - Koblenz (66 km) - Rudesheim am Rhein (68 km) - Frankfurt 

   In the morning, our first stop is Trier, the most ancient city in Germany. Built in the 1st Century AD, it was the capital of the Western Roman Empire. What's more, it is also historically hailed as the "Second Rome"due to its historical prominence during the reign of Emperor Constantine. More importantly, Karl Marx, the pioneering leader of Communism, was born in this place. The Karl Marx's House and Black Gate Fortress are the must-visit attractions where you can feel its profound history. Next, we will head to the confluence of Rhine River and Moselle River to visit the well-known Deutsches Eck -Koblenz. The tour bus then will travel along the Rhine River and sightsee the nearby picturesque scenery. (If the boat schedule allows, a Rhine River cruise can be arranged during the summer). Then, we will temporarily stay at Rudesheim am Rhein, a vigorous town, for a rest. In the afternoon, we will head to Germany's largest financial center Frankfurt to visit the Romerberg and St. Paul's Church, a grand building symbolizing freedom and democracy.

   

   Karl Marx House

   

   Rudesheim

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday Inn Express - Offenbach 3*
3. 3

   Day 3 — [Wed] Frankfurt - Karlovy Vary - Prague (392 km + 127 km)

   In the morning, we will depart from Frankfurt and cross into Czech Republic in the afternoon. Upon arrival, our first stop is the Land of Spas - Karlovy Vary, where you can see ubiquitous springs and splendid Baroque building. It was built by King Charles IV of Bohemia in 1370. As the most famous and biggest Spa Resort in Czech Republic, you will not only have the chance to admire exquisite buildings, but also savor the mineral water with therapeutic magic. After that, we will head to the capital of Czech Republic. At sunset, we will arrive at one of the most ancient cities in Eastern Europe - Prague, a beautiful medieval treasure nestling along the Vltava River.
   We then head to the hotel.

   

   Karlovy vary town

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Zleep prague 3*, Adeba Hotel 3*
4. 4

   Day 4 — [Thu] Prague - Bratislava (328 km)

   In the morning, we will travel to president house and municipal building - the medieval Karlstejn Castle, which was the spectacular imperial garden in the past. The nearby St. Vitus Cathedral was built at the beginning of 10th century, witnessing the vicissitude of Prague. Next, we will head to famous Golden Lane, where numerous goldsmiths gathered together to produce exquisite golden jewelries in the past. Along the way, we will pass the Vltava River through the Charles Bridge and arrive at the old municipal center. On the top of Prague Clock Tower, there are Astronomical Clock and Portraits of the Twelve Apostles, which accurately manifest the Astronomical Calendar. The square in front of it is a historic place for assembly and uprising. Wandering around the intricate yet interconnected streets, you will feel the quaintness of this city. In the afternoon, we will leave from Prague for Hungary and stay at the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava in the evening.

   

   Golden Lane

   

   Charles Bridge

   

   Prague Old Town Square

   

   Prague Castle

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Color 3*
5. 5

   Day 5 — [Fri] Bratislava - Budapest (200 km)

   In the morning, our first stop is Budapest, the capital of Hungary. After arrival, we will travel this interesting city. Separated by the Danube, the west part is called as Buda and the east part Pest. It is highly hailed as the Pearl of Danube and Paris of Eastern Europe. There are a plenty of eye-catching tourist attractions：Heroes's Square that memorizes the founding of Hungary and the The Union of the Magyars, Parliament Building, Elizabeth Bridge, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church which witness the coronation of successive kings. Excitingly, we can enjoy a panoramic view of Budapest from Castle Hill. Time permitting, guide will recommend a must-try optional outing to you- Budapest Donau River Cruise that enables you to travel along the Danube and admire the picturesque Budapest's scenery along the river.

   

   Heroes' Square

   

   Hungarian Parliament Building

   

   Fisherman's Bastion

   

   Elisabeth Bridge

   

   Matthias Church

   

   Danube River

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: TRIBE Budapest Stadium 3*, Ibis Budapest Stadium 3*
6. 6

   Day 6 — [Sat] Budapest - Vienna (243 km)

   Complimentary Offer: one-hour city walk in Vienna, accompanied by a local tour guide, to explore the local musical elements..
   In the morning, we will head to Austria and then arrive at its capital Vienna. Our first stop is the famous Schonbrunn Palace, which is also known as the Palace of the Beautiful Spring. Empress Maria Theresa once commanded to expand this splendid Baroque Palace during the Golden Age of Autro-Hungarian Empire. The statues and fountains are aesthetically complementary and harmonious in the endless imperial garden, demonstrating the grandeur and refulgence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After that, we will stroll along the Ringstrasse and visit magnificent buildings, such as Greek Temple-style Parliament Building, splendid Hofburg Palace, grand Heroes's Square and stately Vienna State Opera. In the municipal park, we can pay our homage to the statue of The Waltz King Johann Strauss II and recall his legendary stories. The St. Stephen's Cathedral and prosperous shopping districts are also eye-catching and appealing. Vienna is internationally hailed as the City of Music and renowned for its melodious Waltz . If you are interested in the waltz music ball, tour guide will be pleased to arrange this optional outing for you.
   *City walk reminder: As this activity is physically demanding, we advise you to wear comfortable sneakers and baggy garments; if it is disrupted by force majeure (such as bad weather, traffic restriction, or strike), we will have the right to temporarily cancel this activity and all tourist attractions are not available for the tourists.
   Schönbrunn Palace tickets must be pre-booked (Recommended entry time: 13:30–14:00; ticket booking service available under upgrade options).

   

   Schönbrunn Palace

   

   Vienna State Opera

   

   Hofburg Palace

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: B&B HOTEL Wien-Heiligenstadt 3*
7. 7

   Day 7 — [Sun] Vienna - Hallstatt - Munich (270 km + 167 km)

   In the morning, we will depart for the most astonishingly beautiful town in the world - Hallstatt. Surrounded by the spectacular Alps and limpid lake, it will give you wonderland-like experience. This fairyland is also a landmark of Austria. Following by that, we will head to Munich to start our journey in Germany. We can visit the Maria-Theresien-Platz or savor a cup of German beer in famous breweries. 

   

   Hallstatt Town

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton by Hilton Munich City North 3*
8. 8

   Day 8 — [Mon] Munich - Vaduz - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne - Zurich (238 km + 165 km + 35 km + 52 km)

   In the morning, we will travel along the mountain highway to visit the Garden of Earth- Switzerland. Before embarking on our journey toward Switzerland, we will temporarily visit Vaduz, the capital of small European country Liechtenstein. This pocket-sized country is famous for its spectacular and awe-inspiring landscape of the Alps, wholesome hiking trails and exquisite stamps. After that, the tourist coach will take us traveling along the formidable mountains and arrive at the central region of Switzerland - Innsbruck Mountains,where we will start our snow-themed tour. Then, we will take cable cars to sightsee the snow-covered Mt Titlis, with an elevation of more than 3,000 meters. Approximately 45 minutes later, we will reach the peak of it and start our thrilling adventure: visiting ice caves, strolling along ice platforms and admiring magnificent glaciers. The restaurant at the summit is also a wonderful place for lunch and sightseeing. After our snow-themed tour, we will visit the picturesque Lucerne City and admire the Lion Monument, a grand cliffside monument which is built to commend the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss People. If you want to collect special souvenirs, we highly recommend you to shop in local quaint streets, where you can find wonderful souvenirs and specialties such as chocolate, or you can visit local watch shop for renowned Swiss Watch.

   

   Mount Titlis

   

   Lion Monument

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: B&B Hotel Rothrist Olten 3*, B&B Hotel Oftringen 3*
9. 9

   Day 9 — [Tue] Zurich - Rhine Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt (47 km + 67 km + 303 km)

   In the morning, we will temporarily visit the largest urban city as well as financial center of Switzerland - Zurich and go to Vltava River for photos. Then, we will head to Schaffhausen to admire the magnificent and boisterous Rhine Falls. As the largest fall in Western Europe, its sound is like the thundering of thousands of horses running across a narrow river. After admiring this uncanny workmanship of nature, we will travel along the Swiss mountain roads and cross into the Black Forest Region, whose name stems from its luxuriant and dark green forest. Next, we will explore into the forest and find the Titisee Lake. This famous lake is a tranquil and beautiful resort as well as the birthplace of Cuckoo Clocks. If you like, you can buy this interesting clock at nearby stores. What's more, in our schedule, we will invite workers to introduce how to make a Cuckoo Clock. In the noon, you can have delicious Pork Knuckle Lunch or savor an authentic Black Forest Cake in the nearby restaurant while admiring the tranquil and picturesque lake view. After our tour, we will drive to Frankfurt.

   

   Lake Zurich

   

   Rhine Falls

   

   Lake Titisee

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday Inn Express - Offenbach 3*
10. 10

    Day 10 — [Wed] Frankfurt (173 km) - Bonn (35 km) - Cologne (261 km) - Amsterdam

    In the morning we will depart from Frankfurt to visit Bonn, homeland of renowned musician Beethoven as well as capital of Former West Germany. Upon arrival, we will visit Beethoven's House and University of Bonn. Our next destination is Cologne, where we can closely admire the world-famous Cologne Cathedral and buy special souvenirs in the nearby shopping streets. In the afternoon, we will drive to Netherlands.

    

    Cologne Cathedral

    

    Beethoven-Haus

    

    University of Bonn

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western amsterdam 3*, Holiday Inn Express amsterdam airport Schiphol 3*
11. 11

    Day 11 — [Thu] Amsterdam (20 kms) - ZaanseSchans (20 km) - Amsterdam

    In the morning, we will head to suburb to visit the unique windmill village ZaanseSchans and visit the traditional clogs factory and cheese factory. Then, we will staff will demonstrate how to produce them. After that, we will sightsee the famous local attractions, such as Dam Square, Royal Palace, and Heroes' Memorial. If you want, you can take glass sightseeing boat to shuttle through the Amsterdam Canals, where you can experience the a glimpse of 17th-century scenery. Amsterdam is known as the City of Diamond worldwide. Through our visit to the local diamond factory, we will take a glimpse of the world-famous diamond polishing technique.
    Visit the annual Keukenhof, which runs from mid-March to mid-May each year. Advance booking is required for entry. Please check the following website for more details: https://keukenhof.nl/nl/; Visit time: 09:30-10:00.
     

    

    Zaanse Schans

    

    Dam Square

    

    Amsterdam Canals

    

    Giethoorn.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western amsterdam 3*, Holiday Inn Express amsterdam airport Schiphol 3*
12. 12

    Day 12 — [Fri] Amsterdam (226 km) - Brussels (307 km) - Paris 

    In the morning, we will head to Brussels, the capital of Belgium as well as the capital of the Europe. It is not only home to headquarters of European Union and NATO, but also is politically crucial to numerous international organizations and embassies. Upon arrival, we will take photos at its landmark Atomium at first. Then, we will stroll through the Gothic Town Hall, Grand Place and Manneken Pis to experience exotic cultures. The popular chocolate, Waffle and Trappist Beer are the famous local specialties which are definitely worth buying! In the afternoon, we will drive to Paris. 
     

    

    Manneken Pis

    

    Atomium

    

    Brussels Grand Place

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis Styles Paris Val de Fontenay 3*
13. 13

    Day 13 — [Sat] Paris (26 km) - Versailles (26 km) - Paris  

    Complimentary Offer: one-hour city walk in Paris, accompanied by a local tour guide, to explore the romance and beauty of this city!
    In the morning, our wonderful day starts by visiting numerous Paris tourist attractions. Our first stop will be the grand and formidable Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French national history. Then, we will stroll through the prosperous and the lively Champs-Élysées and arrive at the Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides, home to Napoleon's Tomb. Along the way, we will also visit Notre-Dame Cathedral which takes more than 200 years to build. Then, we will take photos with the Eiffel Tower, one of Paris's most iconic landmarks. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely lunch at your own pace near the Eiffel Tower. In the afternoon, we will head to Versailles to visit the Palace of Versailles. This Palace was built by King Louis XIV of France in the 17th century. The decorations of the palaces and gardens are extraordinarily extravagant. It once served as the royal residence of French monarchs and a symbol of absolute monarchy. In the history, many significant treaties were signed by European countries in the Hall of Mirrors. After our tour, we will come back to Paris for dinner and then head for hotels. 
    Accommodation: Paris or nearby cities
    
    Palace of Versailles: Due to strict control of the flow of visitors and long lines and rigid ID-required ticketing system, Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Visit time: 14:00 pm to 14:30 pm. Online booking website: https://billetterie.chateauversailles.fr/palace-ticket-visite-chateau-css5-chateauversailles-lgen-pg51-ei755927.html
    
    City walk reminder: As this activity is physically demanding, we advise you to wear comfortable sneakers and baggy garments; if it is disrupted by force majeure (such as bad weather, traffic restriction, or strike), we will have the right to temporarily cancel this activity and all tourist attractions are not available for the tourists.

    

    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: Ibis Styles Paris Val de Fontenay 3*
14. 14

    Day 14 — [Sun] Paris 

    In the morning we will head to the Seine River and take sightseeing cruise to appreciate its gorgeous scenery, which is a must try in Paris. Then, we will visit the world-famous Louvre Museum to admire the three Museum's treasures：Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Venus de Mil, and Winged Victory of Samothrace. In the afternoon, the tourist coach will take us to shop in the core Paris business zone. You can stroll along the business streets in group to experience its economic prosperity. Large department stores are great places for fashionable handbags, fashionable clothing or elegant French perfume. In the evening, if you are interested in appreciating spectacular dancing performance or savoring hearty French cuisine, our guide will be pleased to arrange these optional outings for you.
    Louvre Museum: Due to strict control of the flow of visitors and long lines and rigid ID-required ticketing system, we advise you to book a ticket in advance if you intend to visit the Louvre Museum.  Visit time: 13:00 pm to 14:00 pm. Online booking website: https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb
     

    

    Louvre Museum

    

    River Seine

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

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