Description
Day 1 – London to Paris
Depart London in the morning and cross the English Channel to France. On arrival in Paris, enjoy an orientation drive showcasing major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre area, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra Garnier, Tuileries Gardens and the River Seine. Finish the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 – Paris | Free Day
Enjoy a full day to discover Paris at leisure. Optional experiences may include a more comprehensive Paris sightseeing programme with a Seine cruise, macaron tasting and perfume museum visit. In the evening, guests may choose to explore Montmartre, see Sacré-Cœur and the Moulin Rouge area, enjoy a French dinner, or attend a Parisian cabaret show.
Day 3 – Paris to Burgundy to Swiss Alps
Travel south-east from Paris to Burgundy and stop in the historic town of Beaune. Enjoy free time to walk through the old town, see the Hospices de Beaune area or sample local specialities. Continue into Switzerland on a scenic mountain drive as the landscape changes to lakes, Alpine villages and dramatic peaks. Dinner is included.
Day 4 – Swiss Alps | Free Day
Spend the day surrounded by the Swiss Alps. Guests can explore the local area independently or take the optional Jungfraujoch excursion to the ‘Top of Europe’, featuring spectacular mountain scenery, snow, glaciers and the Ice Palace. An optional traditional Alpine dinner experience may be available in the evening.
Day 5 – Swiss Alps to Pisa to Tuscany
Leave Switzerland and travel south into Italy. Stop in Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli area. Continue through the beautiful Tuscan countryside towards the Montecatini/Tuscany region. An optional evening experience may include the Montecatini funicular and a traditional Tuscan dinner.
Day 6 – Tuscany to Florence to Rome
Travel to Florence and discover the Renaissance city on a guided walking orientation. See highlights such as Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the replica of Michelangelo’s David. Enjoy some free time, with an optional Tuscan lunch experience available, before continuing to Rome. Dinner is included on arrival.
Day 7 – Rome | Free Day
A full day to explore Rome at leisure. Optional sightseeing may include a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as a wider city experience covering famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, with local food experiences along the way.
Day 8 – Rome to Venice
Travel north to Venice, one of Europe’s most distinctive cities. Explore the historic centre and see famous areas such as St Mark’s Square, the Rialto area and the canals. An optional evening programme may include a water-taxi journey, gondola ride, glass-making demonstration and Venetian dinner.
Day 9 – Venice to Innsbruck to Munich
Cross into Austria and stop in Innsbruck, surrounded by the Tyrolean Alps. Enjoy an orientation through the centre, including Maria-Theresien-Strasse and the Golden Roof area, with views of landmarks such as St Jakob Cathedral and the Imperial Palace. Continue to Munich for an orientation walk around central highlights including Karlsplatz and Marienplatz. Enjoy an included traditional Bavarian dinner.
Day 10 – Munich to Rhine Valley
Depart Munich and travel through Germany towards the scenic Rhine Valley. Board a Rhine River cruise through a landscape of vineyards, riverside towns and historic castles. Continue to Boppard for a local wine tasting before travelling to the hotel. Dinner is included.
Day 11 – Rhine Valley to Amsterdam
Travel from Germany into the Netherlands. Experience traditional Dutch culture with a cheese tasting and clog-making demonstration, followed by a photo stop at the Riekermolen Windmill. Continue to Amsterdam and enjoy an included canal cruise through the city’s famous waterways. Free time follows before an included dinner.
Day 12 – Amsterdam to Ghent to London
Begin the return journey with a stop in Ghent, Belgium. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval centre, cobbled streets, historic guild houses and local Belgian specialities such as chocolate and waffles. Continue towards the Channel crossing and return to London, where the tour concludes in the evening, subject to traffic and ferry conditions.
Coach Tour Route
London → Paris → Burgundy (Beaune) → Swiss Alps → Pisa → Tuscany → Florence → Rome → Venice → Innsbruck → Munich → Rhine Valley → Amsterdam → Ghent → London
Accomadation & Meals
Hotel Accommodation Summary
| Night / Day |
Destination |
Hotel |
Meal Basis |
| Night 1 / Day 1 |
Paris |
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème or similar |
Dinner |
| Night 2 / Day 2 |
Paris |
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème or similar |
Breakfast |
| Night 3 / Day 3 |
Swiss Alps |
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens or similar |
Breakfast & Dinner |
| Night 4 / Day 4 |
Swiss Alps |
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens or similar |
Breakfast |
| Night 5 / Day 5 |
Tuscany |
Antica Tabaccaia Resort or similar |
Breakfast |
| Night 6 / Day 6 |
Rome |
Excel Roma Montemario or similar |
Breakfast & Dinner |
| Night 7 / Day 7 |
Rome |
Excel Roma Montemario or similar |
Breakfast |
| Night 8 / Day 8 |
Venice |
Hotel Venezia or similar |
Breakfast |
| Night 9 / Day 9 |
Munich |
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued or similar |
Breakfast & Dinner |
| Night 10 / Day 10 |
Rhine Valley / Frankfurt area |
Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Helfmann Park or similar |
Breakfast & Dinner |
| Night 11 / Day 11 |
Amsterdam / Schiphol |
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol or similar |
Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 12 |
Tour Ends |
No overnight – return to London |
Breakfast |
Terms & Condition
1. Booking & Full Payment
- All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- 100% full payment is required at the time of booking.
- A booking will only be considered confirmed once the full payment has been received and a booking confirmation has been issued.
- Prices and availability are subject to change until full payment has been received.
- Once the booking has been confirmed, the cancellation and amendment conditions below will apply.
- By making payment, the customer confirms that they have read, understood and accepted these booking conditions on behalf of all passengers included in the booking.
2. Cancellation by the Customer
All cancellation requests must be made in writing by email by the lead passenger or the person who made the booking.
The effective cancellation date will be the date on which the written cancellation request is received.
The following cancellation charges will apply:
| Cancellation received before departure |
Cancellation charge |
| 65 days or more |
10% of total tour cost |
| 50–59 days |
20% of total tour cost |
| 35–44 days |
40% of total tour cost |
| 20–29 days |
70% of total tour cost |
| 19 days or less |
100% of total tour cost |
Any refundable balance remaining after deduction of the applicable cancellation charges will be processed in accordance with the original method of payment and applicable supplier conditions.
Important Cancellation Conditions
- Certain services may become 100% non-refundable once confirmed, irrespective of the cancellation period above.
- These may include airline tickets, rail tickets, attraction tickets, ferries, special-event tickets, selected hotels, visas, optional excursions or other prepaid services.
- Where a supplier applies a higher cancellation charge than the standard cancellation charge shown above, the supplier’s actual cancellation charge may also apply to the relevant service.
- No refund will be provided for unused services once the tour has commenced.
- Passengers are strongly advised to obtain adequate travel insurance covering cancellation.
3. Amendments by the Customer
Any request to change a confirmed booking must be submitted in writing by email as soon as possible.
All amendments are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The following amendment charges will apply:
| Amendment received before departure |
Amendment charge |
| 65 days or more |
No amendment fee |
| 50–59 days |
20% of total tour cost |
| 35–44 days |
40% of total tour cost |
| 20–29 days |
70% of total tour cost |
| 20 days or less |
100% of total tour cost |
Important Amendment Conditions
- Any difference in the price of the new travel arrangements will be payable by the customer in addition to any applicable amendment charge.
- If the amended tour, departure date, hotel, room type or other service costs more than the original booking, the difference must be paid before the amendment can be confirmed.
- If the new arrangement is cheaper, any refund or credit will be subject to the cancellation conditions of the original suppliers.
- Name changes may be subject to additional charges imposed by airlines, hotels, rail operators, ferry companies, attraction providers or other suppliers.
- Certain confirmed arrangements may not be amendable. Changes to such services may result in a charge of up to 100% of the cost of the affected service.
- If the requested amendment cannot be accommodated and the customer chooses not to proceed with the original booking, this will be treated as a cancellation by the customer, and the applicable cancellation charges will apply.
4. Transfer of Booking / Name Change
Where permitted, a customer may request to transfer their booking to another traveller.
All transfer requests are subject to availability, supplier approval and any applicable amendment or supplier charges.
Certain services, including flights, rail tickets, attraction tickets and other named reservations, may be non-transferable once confirmed.
The replacement traveller must meet all applicable passport, visa, immigration, health and other travel requirements.
5. Non-Refundable Services
Regardless of the cancellation or amendment periods stated above, certain components of the tour may be non-refundable from the time of booking.
Where a non-refundable payment or commitment has already been made to a third-party supplier, the applicable supplier charge will be deducted in addition to any other applicable charges.
6. Acceptance of Terms
Payment of the 100% tour cost at the time of booking constitutes acceptance of these Booking, Payment, Cancellation and Amendment Terms by the lead passenger and all passengers included in the booking.
