European Accent Start Amsterdam

Tour Type: Panorama
Brochure Type Europe Costsaver 2026 V1

You won't be able to keep your eyes off the epic landscapes of the Rhine, Tuscany and the French Riviera as you journey from Amsterdam to all the main highlights of Europe. Explore Venice and Paris, encounter centuries of papal history in Rome and Avignon, and cruise down Europe's mightiest river. Don't miss a thing on this jaunt across Europe with new friends.

Dining Summary
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
Essentials
  • View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites
  • See Piazza Santa Croce and enjoy panoramic city views from Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge
  • View the Champs-elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
  • View the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d'Avignon
  • Cruise the romantic Rhine
  • Scenic St. Gotthard highway
  • See the historic city center
  • Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop

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Tour Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Duration
15 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1AmsterdamArrive Amsterdam: Welcome to the colorful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening.

Accommodations: Ibis Schiphol
Day 2AmsterdamAmsterdam Orientation: It won't take long to fall in love with the Dutch capital. Your orientation tour will take you through the city's historic center, then perhaps join a Choice Experience to Volendam where the Dutch traditions of cheese and clog making take center stage or on an optional cruise through the city's canals.

Accommodations: Ibis Schiphol
Day 3RhinelandAmsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland: You won't want to blink as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany and you'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise down the Rhine River. With medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles, the Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for centuries. See it in all its glory as you board a leisurely river cruise on one of the best sightseeing tours in Europe, winding your way through romantic Rhineland landscapes.

Accommodations: NH Hirschberg
Day 4LucerneRhineland - Lucerne Region: Slice through the heart of Switzerland bound for Lucerne on your very own 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Take a step back in time when you join your Travel Director for an orientation tour, exploring the Old Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. This afternoon, you'll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then traveling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views.

Accommodations: SwissEver Zug
Day 5VeniceLucerne Region - Venice (Oriago): You'll touch the sky when you follow the St. Gotthard highway, winding past epic mountain scenery south to Chiasso, on the border of Italy. Cross the border and continue past Italy's enchanting Lake District and the Veneto Plains to the 'Queen of the Adriatic', Venice. You'll have some time to explore on your own or perhaps admire the beauty of Venice from its maze of canals. Join a Choice Experience to cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal and board a gondola, watching life unfold along the city's narrow calle and magical waterways.

Accommodations: Il Burchiello
Day 6VeniceVenice orientation and free time: Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza so you'll have easy access to view the famous Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend your time wandering the calle of Venice before we visit a glassblowing workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Watch talented master craftsmen at work, engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness them crafting the beautiful glass creations that are characteristic of Venice. This afternoon, consider taking an optional cruise across the lagoon to colorful Burano Island.

Accommodations: Il Burchiello
Day 7RomeVenice - Rome: This Europe value tour just keeps getting better and today the 'Eternal City' beckons as you cross the Apennines through Tuscany to Rome. There's time to hit the streets on your own or go for a leisurely stroll to one of the city's thronging piazzas for a spot of people watching. Or consider joining an optional guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Whatever you choose, it's all about embracing life lived the Italian way - to the fullest.

Accommodations: Ergife Palace
Day 8RomeRome sightseeing and free time: Meet your Local Guide for a guided sightseeing tour that begins in the Vatican City. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica looms over the expansive St. Peter's Square - the impressive backdrop for time spent learning about the world's smallest country. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps join an optional light-hearted meal in the evening, revealing all the flavors that would make any Italian mamma proud.

Accommodations: Raganelli
Day 9FlorenceRome - Florence: Set your sights firmly on Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that has inspired poets, authors and artists for centuries. There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence and now's your chance to experience it in all its glory. Experience the heart of the city and see the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria. Delve into Florence's Renaissance heritage by seeing Piazza Santa Croce and its famous church. Later, you can spend a lovely evening in the Tuscan hills by joining a Choice Experience dinner.

Accommodations: The Gate
Day 10French RivieraFlorence - Pisa - Monaco - French Riviera: If you've always dreamed of visiting that famous leaning tower, we'll take you to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire Pisa's Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life - the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Next, head west to the stylish shores of Monaco. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive along its glitzy boulevards and take in all the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera.

Accommodations: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Day 11French RivieraFrench Riviera free time: What a treat! You have a full free day to do as you wish on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can tear yourself away from the beach, you may choose to join your fellow travelers for an optional exploration of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill-town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts dotted around the French Riviera.

Accommodations: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Day 12LyonFrench Riviera - Avignon - Lyon: Today you'll travel to the heart of Provence and the city of Avignon. A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with one of the world's most incredible religious architectural legacies. While it may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Benezet Bridge are just as inspiring. Later today, you'll arrive in Lyon.

Accommodations: Ibis Styles Hotel Lyon Confluence
Day 13ParisLyon - Versailles - Paris: We've then got another treat in store for you today - our Choice Experience Palace of Versailles tour, where you'll join a Local Specialist to explore the grand Palace of Versailles. Its splendor and beauty was created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. See the exquisite sprawling gardens and the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris later to enjoy the city by night.

Accommodations: Novotel Pont de Sevres
Day 14ParisParis sightseeing and free time: The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived - and you'll see it all up close with your full day in Paris. Take to the streets on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director, to see the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-elysees and Eiffel Tower. Then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don't resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dali during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist's Square. There's time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties before a real highlight this evening - an optional dinner and cabaret performance.

Accommodations: Novotel Pont de Sevres
Day 15ParisDepart Paris: This morning, after breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers.

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Dates/Pricing

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04/07/2026$3,425.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
04/14/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
04/21/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
04/28/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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05/12/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
05/19/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
05/26/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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06/16/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
06/23/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
06/30/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
07/07/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
07/14/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
07/21/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
07/28/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
08/04/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
08/11/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
08/18/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
08/25/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
09/01/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
09/08/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
09/15/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
09/22/2026$3,495.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
09/29/2026$3,450.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
12/19/2026$3,795.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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