- In-depth Cultural
- Family
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Explorer
- Coach / Bus
- Platinum Operator
- Trafalgar
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam by bike and boat
- Cruise the Rhine and dine at Weingut Wehweck
- Watch cuckoo clock making in the Black Forest
- Stroll through Paris and see the Eiffel Tower
- Taste Swiss chocolate at Max Chocolatiers
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Amsterdam
- Day 2 Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland Connect with Locals
- Day 3 Journey Through the Black Forest to Lucerne Dive Into Culture
- Day 4 Explore Lucerne
- Day 5 Off Through the Burgundy Wine Region to Paris
- Day 6 Explore Magical Paris
- Day 7 Farewell Paris
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Mercure City
Hotelday 1IntercityHotel Heidelberg
Hotelday 2Grand Europe
HotelDays 3, 4Novotel Paris Belleville
HotelDays 5, 6
Operated by
Trafalgar
Number of tours
415
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CKCoralee· May 6th, 2025This is the only way to travel when in an unfamiliar place.Show more
Trafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback, we are delighted that you have enjoyed the tour and found it to be the best way to travel with in a different country. Thank you for being our guest.Trip date: April 2025 
Hwei Choong· December 14th, 2024MJ, Tour Director, was really good. Sigrid, the Driver, was really good. Thank you for the smooth and safe journey!Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are very pleased to learn that you considered the services provided by our On The Road Team to be exceptional. Their commitment is a great asset to our company, and we strive to create the best experience... Show moreTrip date: November 2024- CTCraig· September 23rd, 2023Wonderful experience! Great hotels and included and optional experiences. Our tour director, Sarah was entertaining, interesting and took great care of us. The trip was well laid out. Would do it again.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewWe appreciate your positive review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to read that our Travel Director shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip.... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- MCMartin· September 16th, 2023The tour was great you seen a lot of places in a short time. It turns out to be a faced finding mission. There's no time to get to know the places. It's a great way to find out DO I WANT TO RETURN for a longer stay. It's not relaxing at all you're on the go just about the whole time.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback during your time in Europe. We understand that you may have felt that the itinerary felt rushed; however, exploring so many captivating destinations in a limited time can be quite an adventure. We always strive to include the... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- RKRosanne· January 11th, 2020It was good but I missed a good portion of the trip due to the death of my father and I am wondering why I can’t get reimbursed for itShow moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewPlease allow us to express our sincere regret that you were not able to complete this trip due to the tragic death of your father, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. However, it is stated in our terms and conditions that there is no refund for... Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- ARAlbert· July 29th, 2019All meals should have been included in the package with possibly 1 evening on our own. Also all excursions should have been included with the package such as the boat tour on the Seine. Last year we traveled to Scotland and Ireland with CIE Tours and it was all inclusive. The only 4 star hotel was in Lucerne and the Pullman hotel is not a 5 star hotel. Robin the driver was excellent.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for having taken the time to share your feedback. We always like to know where we are going right and where we could be making improvements. We recognise that you would have liked for some of the Optional Experiences to have been included in... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- NNailaAhmad· July 21st, 2019Fantastic I appreciated the humor and little extras and personal touches addedShow moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewIt’s always great to hear when our guests are returning home from our guided holidays with fond memories and we are delighted that you appreciated our unique way of travelling. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the European Highlights trip with us... Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- TTTheresa· May 14th, 2019Had a great and memorable trip.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewHere at Trafalgar, we strive to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all of our guests. As such, it’s wonderful to have this reflected back to us in the form of your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts... Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- RRuthAlback· April 27th, 2019I thoroughly enjoyed the 12 day European Experience tour. Kassie Jones is an excellent organiser and has so much knowledge about the places we visited. She also showed care for all of the passengers. I appreciated her assistance with getting on and off the bus. Kassie also gave us information about places to eat and where to find toilets. I appreciated her advice on where to buy earrings in Venice. Kassie helped to make our trip fun, enjoyable, and a learning experience.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewWe love creating experiences that our guests will treasure, and paying careful attention to special requirements allows us to ensure that all of our guests can share in the same comfort when travelling with us. Therefore, we are delighted that your... Show moreTrip date: March 2019
- Maria· January 8th, 2019I absolutely loved my tour. All the hotels were fantastic with the exception of the hotel we used in Germany, the staff were rude and abrupt to our Tour Director who was polite and professional in his dealings with staff. Although the hotel in Germany was pleasant and comfortable the customer service could do with some attention. It would help if staff smiled when checking you in and smiled when answering your queries rather than treating you like you are a nuisance.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your review of the European Highlights guided vacation with Trafalgar. While we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your trip overall, it's disappointing to read about your experience with the hotel staff in Germany. We expect the... Show moreTrip date: December 2018
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Leslie
Asked on March 30th, 2025How much walking is there on this tour? If they get tired do they have an option to rest?
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Leslie
Traveler•Written March 2025Does this cover fair as well? If not do you have you have packages with air fair?
TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025This tour activity level is Balanced. There will be up to 1-3 miles / 1.6-4.8km of walking per day and might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones, hills and stairs. They can coordinate with the Travel Director on tour if they will need rest if they get tired while on tour. We recommend tours operated by our sister brand - Insight Vacations. Most of their tours' activity level is Leisurely with less activity and walking.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
Please be advised that the adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. We do have a helpful place to search flight prices and book your own flights. Please note that you will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure. Any flights booked through the above link will remain your responsibility. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.
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Sarah
Asked on March 13th, 2025What are the arrival transfer times from the airport?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
Complimentary arrival transfers depart Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at 09:00, 11:30, and 14:30 on the first day of the tour.
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Robert
Asked on March 5th, 2025Is there a single supplement fee for solo travelers?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, a single supplement fee will apply for travelers not sharing a room.
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Jorge
Asked on March 3rd, 2025What is the luggage allowance for the tour?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" and weight not exceeding 50lbs.
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Ray
Asked on February 28th, 2025How/when would I book the optional experience of the Parisian Cabaret and Day 5, and what would the cost be? What about transportation?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
Optional Experiences can only be booked through the Travel Director on the commencement of the tour. The payment method for Optional Experiences varies per destination and may include one or all of the following options: Cash (Local Currency), Visa, MasterCard &/or American Express Credit Cards. The La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner Optional Experience costs €163.00 per person. The transportation for this tour and for Optional Experience will be via Motorcoach, but there will also be an included Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River.
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Júlia
Asked on January 15th, 2025What requirements are there for passports?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
Passports must be valid for 6 months past the end date of the trip.
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Kimberly
Asked on September 20th, 2024For the hotel does "Per person in a room for 2 people" mean since we are traveling as a group of 4 we will not be in a room with others?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
When we mention "Per person in a room for 2 people," it means that the pricing is based on double occupancy. Since you are traveling as a group of 4, you will be accommodated in two separate rooms, each room shared by 2 people from your group. You will not be sharing your rooms with other travelers outside your group.
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Kimberly
Traveler•Written September 2024Another question is for the flights, I know we need to purchase our own, but if we get flights for a day earlier or day later, would you be able to help with hotel's?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
If you will arrive a day earlier or depart a day later, we can definitely assist you in booking extra nights pre and post tour on the same hotel at the start and end of the tour. If you have a confirmed booking with us, we are happy to quote you extra nights as well.
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Romano
Asked on September 10th, 2024When is the final payment due?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
Final payments are typically due 60 days prior to the departure date.
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Ana Elia
Asked on July 20th, 2024When should I provide my flight details?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2024
Flight details are required 21 days prior to departure to arrange charge transfers.
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William
Asked on July 3rd, 2024Is travel insurance recommended for this tour?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended for participants on any of our tours.
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