Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have the day to wander around this lively city with its bicycles, boats, and canals everywhere. This evening you'll join your Travel Director and the group for a canal cruise that comes with light dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light dinner and drinks during scenic canal cruise)
Included Activities
- Scenic canal cruise with light dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 2
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
A river cruise takes you through Germany toward St. Goar with Rhine Valley views along the way. From there you'll head to Heidelberg, a university town with Renaissance buildings and an Old Town, plus you can see the castle from town. Tonight there's a Be My Guest dinner at Weingut Wehweck vineyard where you'll meet Herr Philipp Wehweck, the third generation owner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard)
Included Activities
- River cruise to St. Goar
- Tour of Weingut Wehweck vineyard
- Dinner at Weingut Wehweck vineyard with Be My Guest experience
Landmarks/POIs St. Goar Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 3
Heidelberg to Lucerne
You'll travel into the Black Forest to see how cuckoo clocks are made, then cross into Switzerland's alpine region. After that, you'll visit Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, which is Europe's largest waterfall. Later you reach Lake Lucerne and visit Max Chocolatier to learn about their sustainable chocolate process and you'll receive a gift of Swiss chocolate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Black Forest cuckoo clock making demonstration
- Visit to Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Max Chocolatier's boutique
- Gift of Swiss chocolate
Landmarks/POIs Black Forest Rhine Falls Lake Lucerne Max Chocolatier - Day 4
Lucerne
Start your morning with an orientation of Lucerne, walking across the historic Chapel Bridge and seeing the Lion Monument from 1792. You'll have the afternoon free to shop in the Old Town for souvenirs and chocolates. If you want, you can hike nearby mountains for views, walk along the lake, or check out the city's decorated building facades.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning orientation with Travel Director
- Chapel Bridge crossing
- Lion Monument visit
Optional Activities
- Ascending surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views
- Stroll along tranquil lake shore
- Shopping in Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates
- Explore city admiring decorative signposts and ornate facades
Landmarks/POIs Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Lucerne Old Town - Day 5
Lucerne to Paris
You'll travel into France through Alsace and pass the Maginot Line while seeing the Burgundy Wine Region with its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards. By evening you're in Paris with free time to explore the grand streets on your own. There's an optional cabaret experience if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Parisian Cabaret experience
Landmarks/POIs Alsace Region Burgundy Wine Region - Day 6
Paris
A Local Specialist will guide you through Paris's art and history, starting with the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower. You'll see Notre Dame and walk through the Latin Quarter. In the afternoon you'll spend time in the city's gardens and stylish neighborhoods. If you want, you can visit Versailles. Tonight you'll have dinner with your group and Travel Director.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with travel companions and Travel Director)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Specialist
- Views of Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe viewing
- Eiffel Tower viewing
- Notre Dame Cathedral viewing
- Stroll through Latin Quarter
- Exploration of Paris gardens, avenues, and lanes
- Dinner with travel companions and Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles experience
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Quarter Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director as the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
