Like the world’s most beloved tapestries hanging in Europe’s most famous museums, this 14-day tour of Europe intertwines colorful scenery, centuries-old culture, and the timeless stories of seven countries to present an unforgettable experience. From the canals of Amsterdam to the casinos of Monte Carlo, we’ve stitched together an exciting array of sights and scenes to truly capture the big picture of Europe. In addition to the stunning imagery of the castle-dotted Rhine Valley, the snow-dusted Swiss Alps, and the olive-clad Tuscan hills, you’ll be introduced to the artful subjects who help tell the tales of time—the woodcarvers of the Black Forest, the glassblowers of Venice, and the beer makers from Rhineland. A perfectly woven itinerary of fascinating cities, charming countryside, and creative cuisine, this multi-country tour threads together the most memorable sights and experiences of Europe.
4 nights in Amsterdam
1 nights in Innsbruck
1 nights in Venice
2 nights in Rome
3 nights in Florence
2 nights in Paris
Day 1: Arrive In Amsterdam, Holland
Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM Guided canal cruise. Visit a Diamond Centre. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 3: Amsterdam–heidelberg, Germany–rhineland
RHINE RIVER Scenic cruise.HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the red-walled castle ruins. [LF] Enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg before driving to Karlsruhe. (B,D) 348 mi / 560 km
Day 4: Rhineland–black Forest–rhine Falls, Switzerland–lucerne
BLACK FOREST [LF] Woodcarving demonstration followed by Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake).RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls before continuing to Lucerne.LUCERNE Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 211 mi / 340 km
Day 5: Lucerne–vaduz, Liechtenstein–innsbruck, Austria
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.VADUZ Orientation walk and free time to browse.INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 km
Day 6: Innsbruck–venice, Italy
VENICE Private Boat Ride. Orientation includes St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. [LF] Special dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 261 mi / 420 km
Day 7: Venice–rome
A scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany to Rome. (B) 354 mi / 570 km
Day 8: Rome
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time this afternoon. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rome with an excursion to discover the city’s best hidden secrets. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 9: Rome–florence
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon. (B) 193 mi / 310 km
Day 10: Florence–pisa–monte Carlo, Monaco
PISA Take pictures of the Leaning Tower en route to Monte Carlo. (B) 280 mi / 450 km
Day 11: Monte Carlo–nice, France–lyon
NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.LYON Old Town walking tour. Free time to browse before dinner at the hotel. (B,D) 311 mi / 500 km
Day 12: Lyon–paris
Scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and châteaux en route to Paris. (B) 292 mi / 470 km
Day 13: Paris
PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and a Seine cruise. (B)
Day 14: Paris
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)