Classic Europe Tour with London & Flights

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$7999 per person
Duration
19 days
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TOUR & CITY STAYS Paris to London Tour with Flights

Get to the heart of Europe and its iconic sights. From bucket-list attractions and spectacular scenery to hidden gems and unique experiences, this Classic Europe tour of seven countries has it all. Plus, extend the holiday with longer to explore Paris and London. Flights are included and please contact us for the best Early Bird Deals!
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This perfectly planned coach tour is the ideal way to see more of Europe and tick off all the highlights. Travel through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium on an exciting journey, then extend the holiday with a London city stay to explore at your leisure. Flights are included from Australia, but if you don't need the airfare, just let us know. Now's the time to start planning a long-awaited European adventure and you can save with Early Bird Deals!

What's included

Destination
England , France , Germany , Italy , Netherlands , Switzerland Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Fly from Australia to Paris, France
Return Location
Fly from London, UK to Australia
Tour Start Date & Time
April 21, 2024 12:00 am View other Times
Additional Information
Departs 2024: See the tour other times above for departures or contact us for other dates. Booking Code: EUPLX19M
Price includes
  • Accommodation based on twin share room
  • Escorted tour
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • International flights from Australia
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Transport in air conditioned vehicles
Price does not include
  • Airport transfers
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Medical and emergency insurance
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Prices
Single Supplement: Solo travellers can opt to pay a supplement of $2300 to ensure a private room. Travel Insurance: Insurance is essential - please ask us for a quote. Optional Tours: You can add sightseeing options during free time, contact us for details.

Europe tour overview

Fly to Paris, where you’ll begin the journey in the beautiful ‘City of Lights’. Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and Germany’s Rhine River. Walk among famous landmarks including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower, a true highlight of Paris tours. Indulge in Tuscan cuisine, sip German beer in an authentic beer hall and eat traditional Belgian waffles. Summit the Swiss Alps to gaze out over lakes, mountains and glaciers. Enjoy free time in Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and the Swiss Alps.

The tour ends in London, where you have an additional 3 days to marvel at the historic landmarks while enjoying a Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Pass to see the best of the legendary city.

Fast-paced and expertly planned, this European coach tour hits all the high notes without missing a beat. Ticking a bucket list? This is the tour for you!

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Inclusions at a glance

Flights
  • Return economy airfares from Australia to Paris & from London
  • Flights include luggage and airline fees & taxes
Accommodation
  • 1 extra night in Paris pre-tour in hotel with private facilities
  • 3 nights in London post-tour in hotel with private facilities
  • 13 nights on tour in twin share hotel rooms with private en-suite facilities
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement for a private room
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners (on tour only)
    Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)
Guided Tour
  • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
  • Tour leader will accompany group throughout & manage all logistical details
Additional Sightseeing
  • Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Buss Pass
  • London City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Special features

  • See the highlights of Paris
  • Visit Burgundy; a French wine region
  • Marvel at the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive
  • Enjoy a photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Explore Florence with your tour leader
  • Explore Venice on an orientation tour
  • Discover Munich on an orientation tour
  • Say prost in a traditional German beer hall
  • Enjoy a Rhine River Cruise
  • Enjoy an Amsterdam canal cruise
  • Visit Bruges; a medieval Belgian city
  • Explore London’s top sights

 

London, United Kingdom
You’ll cherish those extra days, because there’s so much to see and do in the iconic city of London!
  • DAY 1
  • DAY 2
  • DAY 3
  • DAYS 4 & 5
  • DAY 6
  • DAY 7
  • DAY 8
  • DAY 9
  • DAY 10
  • DAY 11
  • DAY 12
  • DAY 13
  • DAY 14
  • DAY 15
  • DAYS 16 & 17
  • DAY 18
  • DAY 19
DAY 1

Depart Australia

Board your overnight flights to Europe!

DAY 2

Arrive in Paris, France

Arrive at Paris Airport and catch taxi to your hotel for the next four nights. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the City of Lights at leisure. Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

DAY 3

Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Discover the sights of Paris on a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off tour! Aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées, and much more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow our easy route and hop on and off at any of the stops around town. In the evening, sit down for a group dinner at a restaurant in the city. This is the perfect time to plan what you’d like to see on tomorrow’s free day.

DAYS 4 & 5

Paris: Free Days

The wonderful thing about Paris is that there is so much to experience, regardless of the time of day, or season!  Continue your Hop-On Hop-Off Bus excursion, which showcases the iconic sights and experiences this city is famous for, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Opéra Garnier and more! A macaron tasting and perfume museum tour are included too. You will also cruise down the River Seine to get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Montparnasse Observation Deck. In the evening, choose to join an evening tour of the beautiful Montmartre area and watch a fabulous cabaret show!

DAY 6

Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps

Au revoir Paris! Today we sample a taste of small-town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. In the town of Beaune you can visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune, or try the famous wine. After lunch, we take a long scenic drive across the border into Switzerland and head towards the Swiss Alps for our stay in a typical alpine resort town. Welcome to the Swiss Alps, your home for the next two days!

DAY 7

Swiss Alps: Free Day

It’s a guaranteed snow day! For 365 days of the year, the summit of Jungfraujoch is covered in snow. Your tour leader can arrange a full-day optional excursion to the “Top of Europe” - see the spectacular glacier and enjoy the incredible views! The journey up the mountain is a highlight in itself, providing panoramic views of mountains, lakes and glaciers. Alternatively, spend the day exploring at a lower altitude. Explore the local town, enjoy sight-seeing, souvenir shopping and don't miss your chance to indulge in Swiss chocolate! Spend your free day wandering and breathing in that crisp, fresh, Alpine air! Join the optional Swiss dinner tonight to tuck into traditional Swiss food!

DAY 8

Swiss Alps - Pisa - Tuscany

It’s time to swap snow for gelato as you continue your European tour from your mountain adventure towards stunning Italian vistas. Capture your iconic shots at the Leaning Tower of Pisa! A World Heritage UNESCO Site, The Leaning Tower is visited by tourists from every corner of the globe and is one of the most popular cultural European landmarks. Onwards to the exquisite Tuscan region - famous for wine, food, art and architecture. You will settle in Montecatini Terme, a spa town north-west of Florence. Time for a local wine or two.

DAY 9

Tuscany - Florence - Rome

Continue the journey through the beautiful Tuscan region. Today’s first stop is Florence. Enjoy an orientation tour of this captivating Renaissance city that is famous for its art and history. Following Florence is Italy’s capital city - Rome! Arrive and enjoy free time or choose to join the Vatican City guided tour this afternoon.

Visit the Vatican City to explore the smallest country in the world, see the famous Sistine Chapel (don’t forget to look up and marvel at the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo!) and much more. Meet up with the group in the early evening and enjoy an included dinner.

DAY 10

Rome: Free Day

Today is a free day for you to experience Rome's ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious food. The Colosseum is spectacular, offering an unbelievable feeling of drifting backwards in time, to when gladiators, chariots and lions dominated the arena. Your tour leader can arrange for a combined tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with an expert local guide. You also have the option of joining our 'Conquer the Capital' excursion, seeing sights including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and enjoying a delicious lunch and gelato tasting.

DAY 11

Rome - Venice

Enjoy the marvellous diversity of the Italian landscape as the tour travels onwards to Venice. A truly unique city, Venice is perched across 118 islands and is known for its canals, gondolas, Venetian masks, piazzas, art, and traditional glass and lace making. Get to know the city on an orientation tour and see the world-famous St. Marks Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. The evening is yours to wine and dine as you wish. Top the night off by exploring Venice the traditional way - from the canals! Your tour leader can arrange gondola and water taxi rides that give you a completely different perspective and appreciation for the amazing floating city!

DAY 12

Venice - Munich - Nuremberg

Guten tag! It’s time to travel to Germany. Today’s first stop is Munich which is the vibrant capital of Germany’s Bavaria region. While Munich is most well known for being home to Oktoberfest, the city has a long, storied past filled with fascinating history. Enjoy an orientation tour of Munich with your tour leader to see the highlights and learn more about the modern and ancient history of this city. Tuck into dinner in a traditional German beer hall this evening. Tonight’s overnight stop is Nuremberg - a deeply historic German city that was largely rebuilt after WWII.

DAY 13

Nuremberg - Rhine Valley - Amsterdam

The German adventure continues this morning! Leave the historic sights of Nuremberg behind and head towards the enchanting Rhine Valley. Arrive in one of the most picturesque areas along the Rhine River and enjoy an included lunch. After lunch, you’ll have time for a spot of shopping. Take a look at handcrafted cuckoo clocks and beersteins - great souvenir ideas! Next up, enjoy a stunning cruise along the Rhine River. This part of the valley is home to the most concentrated stretch of castles in Europe! Take in the views of the striking cliffs, medieval castles and historic vineyards along the river banks. Afterwards, the journey continues to Amsterdam. Arrive in Amsterdam later tonight. Get a good night’s rest tonight for a full free day of exploring tomorrow!

DAY 14

Amsterdam

Get ready to explore the delights of Amsterdam today! Get acquainted with the city’s highlights on a canal cruise this morning. Sit back and relax, enjoy sightseeing from the water and learn more about Amsterdam as you cruise. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. You could wander through the streets of Amsterdam at your leisure, explore the colourful neighbourhoods, try out the local food scene or experience the city’s world-famous museums including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. For something different, join the optional Dutch countryside tour featuring cheese, clogs and windmills - all things Dutch! Complete your day of Dutch adventure and choose to join the optional group dinner this evening in Amsterdam.

DAY 15

Amsterdam - Bruges - London

Say farewell to Amsterdam as the tour continues. Today’s first stop is in the medieval city of Bruges, in Belgium. Enjoy free time in the city; take a stroll along cobblestone streets, admire the historic buildings, stock up on Belgian chocolate or indulge in a Belgian waffle (or two). After Bruges, it’s time to continue the last leg of the journey back to London. Cross the English Channel and arrive back in London towards the end of the day.

DAYS 16 & 17

Free days London with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

We don’t need to tell you that London has an incredible amount to see and do. That’s why having the flexibility of a bus tour that lets you hop on where you like and hop off to see more of the legendary sights. Make the most of your 48-hour pass and enjoy seeing the city from the top of a double-decker bus.

DAY 18

London: Free Day

Today enjoy another free day in London. London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

DAY 19

Depart London, Fly to Australia

Please make your own way to London airport today your flights home Australia. 

More about England

More about France

France is one of the oldest nations on earth, the largest in the EU and also the most popular with tourists. People flock to its iconic sites, medieval cities, alpine mountains and Mediterranean beaches. It's a must to visit the amazing art galleries and museums of Paris, but make sure you allow time for people watching in a chic cafe. Visit the French Riviera to see how the rich and famous live, or take the world's highest cable car to get a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc. Try some of the 1600 varieties of cheese produced in France, but don't turn the accompanying baguette upside down, the French believe that brings bad luck!

More about Germany

Germany is one of the most densely populated counties in the world, but it doesn't feel that way thanks to its forested mountains, magnificent rivers and well-planned cities. Berlin is a vibrant capital with a lively art scene and cafe culture. Munich is renowned for its annual Oktoberfest beer festival and Frankfurt is a fascinating blend of historic buildings and modern skyscrapers. Cruising the mighty Danube River you'll experience the charm of regional villages and rich culture of cities like Cologne and Nuremberg. There's so much to discover about this country that has its own strong personality as well as influences from its nine neighbouring countries.

More about Italy

What's not to love about Italy! From its ancient monuments and treasure-laden museums, to iconic cities, stunning coastal villages and magnificent mountain ranges. And of course the cuisine! You could literally eat your way from Rome to Florence and Venice. Gelato ice cream was invented in Italy and there are over 200 shapes for Italian pasta. Pizza was first created in Napoli in 1860 and yes, calzone is simply folded up pizza!

More about Netherlands

Think of the Netherlands and immediately tulips, windmills and canal cruises in Amsterdam spring to mind. All this is true, and even more delightful in real life! The capital of Amsterdam is home to the impressive Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. It's a great city to explore by bike, thanks to the extensive bike paths and lack of hills, and for a truly local experience you can try herring from a food cart vendor, but you might want to wash it down with a beer at a historic brewery. Also, if you're wondering whether you should call it 'the Netherlands' or 'Holland', the Netherlands covers the country's 12 provinces, and Holland is an area that consists of two provinces. In January 2020 the Dutch government officially dropped the nickname ‘Holland’ and now refers to itself as The Netherlands.

More about Switzerland

The land of alpine peaks, cuckoo clocks, army knives, cheese and chocolate - Switzerland has so many recognisable characteristics but it's only when you visit that you really discover the wonders of this small nation. For starters, the multi-cultural country has four official languages and of those, German is most commonly spoken. Fondue wasn't just a fad of the 70's here and it's a must to try to rich, gooey and cheesy Swiss national dish. Exploring the mountain ranges is another must-do, but you don't necessarily have to don your hiking boots. You can board Europe's highest railway in Interlaken or take the world's highest cable car to Zermatt for breathtaking mountain views.
This perfectly planned coach tour is the ideal way to see more of Europe and tick off all the highlights. Travel through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium on an exciting journey, then extend the holiday with a London city stay to explore at your leisure. Flights are included from Australia, but if you don't need the airfare, just let us know. Now's the time to start planning a long-awaited European adventure and you can save with Early Bird Deals!

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Tour departures

This escorted tour includes flights from Australia and departs on select dates:

2024 – 21 April; 05, 10, 19 May; 02, 07 June; 19, 28 July; 11, 16, 29 August; 01 September; 11, 25 October

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Negative PCR or Antigen Tests
Travellers may be asked to produce a negative PCR test or negative Antigen test in order to embark on our escorted tours. If required, this is regardless of vaccination status.

Self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms
We request that all travellers self-monitor daily before the tour for any COVID-19 related symptoms. Travellers may be required to complete a Covid-19 Acknowledgement of Risk (sent by our customer service team) before departing for the tour and sign a Responsible Traveller Pledge (committing to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and fellow travellers).

Face masks and sanitising
Each traveller may be asked to bring their own mask and wear it at all (required) times. We ask that our travellers familiarise themselves with the best way to use, clean and store face masks (especially if they are reusable). Travellers should bring their own face masks for use throughout the journey as well as spares. Always remember to practice good hygiene and wash or sanitise your hands frequently. Travel tip: Plastic bags are good for storing used face masks.

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All tour travellers are required to show proof of adequate travel insurance before embarking on tour. Your policy of insurance is required to cover you and your party against the cost of cancellation by you; the cost of assistance (including repatriation - medical and non-medical) in the event of accident or illness; loss of baggage and money; protection against Covid-related claims and other expenses.

Please Note: If you cannot provide proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one.

Safety Measures for Social Distancing on Tour
Carrying out responsible social distancing while on the coach and train, during city tours, on visits to landmarks, museums and more, is recommended to help ensure the safety of yourself, the other in your group and our travel crew. This extends to the use of face masks on board the coach and train and where necessary, when visiting different destinations.

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The travel crew, which includes your tour leaders and drivers, have previously been trained for important health and hygiene needs while on tour. In addition to this, the crew will have received additional, in-depth health and hygiene training prior to embarking on any future tours. This training is in line with guidelines set out by public health authorities.

These guidelines are subject to change as the global situation evolves. The enforcement of certain measures (i.e. social distancing and mask-wearing) will vary in different regions. We will defer to local health authorities for best practices in their region.

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      Classic Europe Tour with London & Flights

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      19 days
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      More than 1

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