Overview:

Varied landscapes, magnificent scenery, history galore, and a treasure-trove of art and architecture... a glorious reflection of Europe at her best.

Countries Visited

Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacles of their careers, will smooth your way throughout your journey. They are your ‘travelling concierges', expert guides, consummate organisers and friends 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.

Personal radio headsets, 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 WiFi.

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.

Paris Airport transfers at scheduled times on the last day of your escorted journey.

Brussels: Walk through the Grand Place to the Mannekin Pis.
Cologne: View the Gothic Cathedral. Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle and explore the baroque Old Town.
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber: Visit Europe's finest medieval town.
Munich: See the Ludwigstrasse, Marienplatz and neogothic Town Hall.
Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart's Birthplace and the Cathedral.
Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St. Mark's Square. See the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
Rome: Visit St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. See the mighty Colosseum.
Florence: Walk with your guide to the Cathedral, see the ‘Gates of Paradise' and open-air gallery of Signoria Square. Witness a traditional Florentine leather-work demonstration.
Como: See the cathedral and opera house.
Lucerne: View the emotive Lion Monument. See the covered Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church.
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.
Scenic Drives: Tauern Mountains, Swiss Alps, Burgundy.
Lucerne: You are offered a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening. Choose your own ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
Paris: Rendezvous at a typical French bistro for drinks and a rousing Celebration Dinner. Bon Appétit!
Included Quality Dining: 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Dine-Around evening (DA), 3 three-course table d'hôte Dinners with wine, plus tea or coffee (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD). Departures on tour for Christmas and New Year's Eve enjoy a festive Highlight Dinner.
Christmas Markets: A selected number of departures visit the Christmas markets in Florence, Lucerne and Paris.
Rhine Valley: Watch medieval hilltop castles and vineyards slip by as you enjoy a scenic cruise.
Dachau: A moving visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp museum.
Venice: Glide along the atmospheric canals exploring the intimate and hidden parts of this unique city while musicians set the mood with traditional songs.
Rome: Enjoy VIP fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel including privileged behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase.
Swiss Mountain: A spectacular journey by cable car to the summit of a Swiss mountain for expansive mountain views.
Paris: Venture with a Local Expert inside the Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture.
Paris: With tickets to the Eiffel Tower prearranged, ascend and enjoy spectacular views of Paris.
Brussels: The Marriott is located in the heart of Brussels within walking distance to the Grand Place. All guest rooms are elegantly designed and feature luxury bedding.
Heidelberg: The Crowne Plaza Heidelberg City Centre is in the heart of historical Heidelberg and includes its own swimming pool and sauna. Modern and well-appointed rooms.
Salzburg: The Castellani Park Hotel is an exclusive hotel, close to the historic city centre, only 15 minutes' walk to the Old Town.
Paris: The Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel is located on the Left Bank of the Seine River near the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Recently renovated, all rooms feature relaxing guest rooms with luxurious bedding.