Overview:

An epic adventure covering all points of the European compass. From Amsterdam in the north to Rome in the south, Vienna in the east and Madrid in the west.

Countries Visited

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An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.

Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the façades of the Louvre Museum, the Place de la Concorde. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe.
Bordeaux: A guided tour shows you the quayside façades, Grand Théâtre, Triangle d'Or and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces.
Madrid: Your guided tour shows you the statue of Don Quixote in the Plaza de España, Royal Palace, Gran Via, Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and Puerta del Sol.
Barcelona: Enjoy a walking tour through the old lanes and squares of the Gothic Quarter. Drive down the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture. Stand in awe beside Gaudi's incredible Sagrada Famila.
Florence: View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise' and Piazza Signoria. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration.
Orvieto: Visit the pleasant Umbrian hilltop town. View the Cathedral facade - one of the most celebrated in Italy.
Rome: Visit St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. See the mighty Colosseum.
Sorrento: Demonstration of ‘Intarsio' inlay woodworking.
Assisi: See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St. Mark's Square. See the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
Vienna: Tour the Ring Road seeing the Hofburg, Opera House, Parliament building and St Charles' Church.
Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a Local Expert, see Mozart's Birthplace and the Cathedral.
Innsbruck: Walk the narrow streets of the Old Town, lined with medieval houses and arcades, to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein and see the Castle.
Lucerne: View the emotive Lion Monument. See the covered Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church.
Schaffhausen: View the Rhine Falls.
Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower.
Florence: Learn what to look for in a local vino rosso and what foods to pair it with - useful information when ordering Florentine cuisine.
Lucerne: Choose from a selection of fine restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.
Black Forest: Savour a taste of the delicious Black Forest cake.
Amsterdam: Enjoy a rousing Celebration Dinner with wine in the quaint fishing village of Monnikendam
27 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Afternoon Tea (AT); 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 7 three-course table d'hôte Dinner (DW), 1 Dine-Around evening (DA) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
Eurostar: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train from London, via the historic Channel Tunnel to Paris.
Paris: Venture with a Local Expert through the Latin Quarter and see the Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture.
Pisa: See the famous Leaning tower.
Paris: Ascend to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy glorious panoramas.
Loire Valley: Visit the beautiful Château de Chenonceau, a jewel spanning the River Cher on elegant arches.
Lourdes: Join the emotive candlelight procession through the streets of Lourdes - an unforgettable experience!
Madrid: An expert art historian will show you the highlights of the Spanish masterpieces in the Prado Museum.
Barcelona: Visit with a Local Expert inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Church.
Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's 'Gates of Paradise'.
Rome: Enjoy VIP fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and access to the Bramante Staircase.
Pompeii: Explore the ill-fated streets with a Local Expert.
Isle of Capri: Cruise to the 'Isle of Dreams' and ride in comfort and style up to the town by open-top taxi.
Assisi: Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of Europe.
Venice: Enjoy a gondola serenade through the canals.
Vienna: With a Local Expert, enjoy a private guided tour of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace.
Stanserhorn: A spectacular journey by a funicular railway and open-top cable car to the summit of the Stanserhorn for expansive mountain views.
Rhine Valley: Watch medieval hilltop castles, sleepy villages and vineyards slip by as you enjoy a scenic cruise.
Lourdes: Hotel Chapelle et Parc is just moments from the entry of the Notre Dame Sanctuary in Lourdes. It offers a choice of 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Assisi: The Giotto is located in the centre of the medieval village of Assisi with beautiful views over the Umbrian countryside.
Amsterdam: The Grand Hotel Amrâth is your 5-star, Art Nouveau-style hotel, conveniently located minutes from Amsterdam city centre and offers breathtaking views over the canal.