European Tapestry
European Tapestry
European Tapestry
14 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, French Riviera, Lyon, Paris, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
HA-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "European Tapestry" tour, a cultural journey through seven captivating countries: Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. This adventure offers a blend of history, art, and culinary delights, with highlights including guided canal cruises in Amsterdam, scenic Rhine River cruises, and visits to iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Enjoy immersive experiences like a traditional woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest, a glassblowing demonstration in Venice, and a Seine River cruise in Paris. Stay in comfortable accommodations in vibrant cities, ensuring a memorable and enriching European exploration.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Amsterdam,Holland
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Postillion Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Postillion Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise and visit a Diamond Centre, followed by free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 3: Amsterdam,Heidelberg,Germany,Rhineland
Location: Heidelberg
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
RHINE RIVER Enjoy a scenic cruise.HEIDELBERG See the red-walled castle ruins. [LF] Enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg before driving to Karlsruhe. 348 mi / 560 km
Day 4: Rhineland,Black Forest,Rhine Falls,Switzerland,Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation Name: Astoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
BLACK FOREST [LF] Enjoy a traditional 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. 211 mi / 340 km
Day 5: Lucerne,Vaduz,Liechtenstein,Innsbruck,Austria
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Innsbruck
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.VADUZ Take an orientation walk with free time to explore.INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. 205 mi / 330 km
Day 6: Innsbruck,Venice,Italy
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Plaza Mestre
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
VENICE Take a scenic private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk, including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. [LF] Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. 261 mi / 420 km
Day 7: Venice,Rome
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE Depart for a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany en route to Rome. 354 mi / 570 km
Day 8: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time this afternoon.
Day 9: Rome,Florence
Location: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. 193 mi / 310 km
Day 10: Florence,Pisa,French Riviera,France
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation Name: NH Nice
Meals Included: Breakfast
PISA Stop for a photo opportunity near the Leaning Tower en route to the French Riviera. 280 mi / 450 km
Day 11: French Riviera,Nice,Lyon
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation Name: Mercure Lyon Charpennes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.LYON Take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse before dinner at your hotel. 311 mi / 500 km
Day 12: Lyon,Paris
Location: Lyon, Paris
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale
Meals Included: Breakfast
LYON Depart for a scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and châteaux en route to Paris. 292 mi / 470 km
Day 13: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
Meals Included: Breakfast
PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise.
Day 14: Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Postillion Hotel in Amsterdam, Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf in Rhineland, Astoria in Lucerne, AC Hotel Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Plaza Mestre in Venice, Radisson Blu Rome in Rome, NH Nice in French Riviera, Mercure Lyon Charpennes and Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale in Lyon, and Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur in Paris.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily and 5 three-course dinners.
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing tours in various locations including Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, French Riviera, Nice, Lyon, and Paris.
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Special Experiences
Special experiences such as a guided canal cruise in Amsterdam, a scenic cruise on the Rhine River, a traditional woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest, a private boat ride in Venice, and a Seine River cruise in Paris.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the 17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and Venice and its Lagoon.
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Small Group Discoveries
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Paris Banks of the Seine|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Upper Middle Rhine Valley|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Postillion Hotel in Amsterdam, Leonardo Heidelberg Walldorf in Rhineland, Astoria in Lucerne, AC Hotel Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Plaza Mestre in Venice, Radisson Blu Rome in Rome, NH Nice in French Riviera, Mercure Lyon Charpennes and Crowne Plaza Lyon- Cite Internationale in Lyon, and Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur in Paris.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Europe in style with scenic drives, private boat rides, and guided canal cruises. Enjoy the convenience of organized transportation between destinations, including a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through Tuscany.
Notes
The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are included in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, you will take a guided canal cruise and visit a Diamond Centre. There will also be free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What can I expect during the visit to Heidelberg?
In Heidelberg, you will see the red-walled castle ruins and enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg before driving to Karlsruhe.
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What unique experience is offered in the Black Forest?
In the Black Forest, you will enjoy a traditional woodcarving demonstration followed by Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake).
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What will we do in Lucerne?
In Lucerne, a walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. There will also be free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What is included in the Venice tour?
In Venice, you will take a scenic private boat ride, followed by an orientation walk that includes St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowing demonstration. You will also enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
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What are the highlights of the Rome tour?
In Rome, guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. There will also be free time in the afternoon.
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What will we see in Florence?
In Florence, guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. You will also see Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. There will be free time in the afternoon.
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What is planned for the visit to Pisa?
In Pisa, there will be a stop for a photo opportunity near the Leaning Tower en route to the French Riviera.
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What can I expect in Lyon?
In Lyon, you will take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse before dinner at your hotel.
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What will we do in Paris?
In Paris, guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.