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Discover the highlights of Western Europe on this scenic journey through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Begin in Amsterdam with its iconic canals and Dutch countryside, then travel through Cologne and the picturesque Rhine Valley with a relaxing river cruise. Continue through Germany’s Black Forest into Switzerland, where you’ll explore beautiful Lucerne and enjoy stunning Alpine scenery. Experience the charm of Burgundy in historic Dijon before ending in Paris with famous landmarks, elegant boulevards, and a memorable Seine River cruise.
This tour combines culture, history, landscapes, and classic European experiences in one unforgettable itinerary.
Arrival in Amsterdam. Transfer from the airport to the hotel (not included for land-only passengers).
Enjoy free time to relax or explore Amsterdam at your own pace.
Discover the charm and rich heritage of Amsterdam on a guided city tour featuring the iconic Dam Square, the historic city center, and the city’s famous canals. Enjoy an included canal cruise for a unique perspective of Amsterdam’s elegant architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Later, continue into the picturesque Dutch countryside to visit the traditional windmills of Zaanse Schans and experience the beauty of classic Dutch villages and rural scenery (included)
Return to Amsterdam for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart from Amsterdam into Germany with a stop in the historic city of Cologne, home to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, one of Europe’s most impressive Gothic landmarks.
Continue to the picturesque Rhine Valley, renowned for its charming riverside towns, vineyards, and medieval castles.
Enjoy a scenic Rhine River cruise (included), offering beautiful views of the region’s landscapes along the way.
Arrival in the Koblenz/Rhine Valley region for dinner and overnight stay.
Travel through the scenic landscapes of Germany’s famous Black Forest region, known for its dense forests, traditional villages, and charming countryside.
Continue into Switzerland with a stop at the spectacular Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. Afterwards, journey to the beautiful lakeside city of Lucerne, surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery.
Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most picturesque cities, featuring visits to the iconic Chapel Bridge and the famous Lion Monument. Take in the charm of the historic old town and the stunning scenery surrounding Lake Lucerne. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently or join an optional mountain excursion to Mt. Pilatus or Mt. Titlis for unforgettable Alpine views and experiences (not included)
Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Travel from Lucerne into eastern France, passing through scenic Alpine and countryside landscapes en route to Dijon, the historic capital of the Burgundy region.
Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of Dijon’s charming old town, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, elegant streets, and rich cultural heritage.
You may opt to experience the region’s renowned wine tradition with a Burgundy wine tasting experience (not included).
Overnight stay in Dijon.
After breakfast, depart from Dijon to Paris, the vibrant capital of France and one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour featuring the Eiffel Tower (exterior view), Arc de Triomphe, and a drive along the famous Champs-Élysées.
In the evening, experience an included Seine River cruise (included), offering spectacular illuminated views of Paris’s landmarks.
Overnight stay in Paris.
187-room 4-star hotel in a pagoda-style complex at the confluence of the Seine and Marne in Alfortville, just outside the Paris city limits: built in 1992 to a design modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City, taken over by the Hunan-owned Huatian group in 2012 and fully renovated in 2016. Every air-conditioned room has a balcony over the river or the Chinese garden; there is a Chinese restaurant, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views, free Wi-Fi and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
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A 4-star, Forbidden City-style hotel on the point where the Marne meets the Seine in Alfortville, just south-east of Paris. Built in 1992 as Chinagora, taken over by China's Huatian group in 2012 and reopened in 2016 after a €22 million refit. 187 air-conditioned rooms, each with a balcony over the river or the inner courtyard; two Chinese restaurants, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
See the hotel › 9 photosEnjoy breakfast, explore the charming neighborhood of Montmartre, then visit Galeries Lafayette, where you can access the rooftop terrace for a stunning nice view of the Eiffel Tower and the Opéra Garnie.
The afternoon is at leisure, allowing you to discover other iconic landmarks of Paris on your own.
187-room 4-star hotel in a pagoda-style complex at the confluence of the Seine and Marne in Alfortville, just outside the Paris city limits: built in 1992 to a design modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City, taken over by the Hunan-owned Huatian group in 2012 and fully renovated in 2016. Every air-conditioned room has a balcony over the river or the Chinese garden; there is a Chinese restaurant, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views, free Wi-Fi and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 4-star, Forbidden City-style hotel on the point where the Marne meets the Seine in Alfortville, just south-east of Paris. Built in 1992 as Chinagora, taken over by China's Huatian group in 2012 and reopened in 2016 after a €22 million refit. 187 air-conditioned rooms, each with a balcony over the river or the inner courtyard; two Chinese restaurants, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
See the hotel › 9 photosEnjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out. At the scheduled time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your return flight home (transfer not included for land-only passengers).
6 hand-picked hotels over 10 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
Modern 4-star hotel of 99 rooms on the southern edge of Amstelveen, 6.4 km from Schiphol Airport and a tram ride from central Amsterdam. Standard rooms of 32 m² and Junior Art Suites, a live-cooking breakfast buffet, bar and bistro, gym, free garage parking with EV charging, and an adjoining leisure park with bowling and the National Tennis Centre.
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Family-run 4-star hotel on the right bank of the Rhine at Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, opposite the old town and the Deutsches Eck, at the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Run by the Diehl family since 1919, it has 68 individually furnished rooms, most with Rhine views, a riverside restaurant, an indoor pool and panoramic sauna, and a free on-site parking garage.
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Historic 4-star hotel opened in 1875 on Haldenstrasse, Lucerne's lakeside promenade, about a 20-minute walk from the old town and railway station with a bus stop outside. 182 rooms in three categories plus 8 suites, most recently refreshed in 2025; Restaurant Bellevue with Pilatus views, Europe Bar, a garden and terrace, meeting rooms and paid parking.
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4-star Mercure in Dijon's business district, opposite the Palais des Congrès and two tram stops (about 15 minutes' walk) from the historic centre; Dijon-Ville station is 2 km away. An 8-storey building opened in 1978 with 123 air-conditioned rooms, the Château Bourgogne restaurant, M21 bar, a heated outdoor pool (mid-May to late September), fitness room and a 60-space covered car park.
See the hotel › 8 photos187-room 4-star hotel in a pagoda-style complex at the confluence of the Seine and Marne in Alfortville, just outside the Paris city limits: built in 1992 to a design modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City, taken over by the Hunan-owned Huatian group in 2012 and fully renovated in 2016. Every air-conditioned room has a balcony over the river or the Chinese garden; there is a Chinese restaurant, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views, free Wi-Fi and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 4-star, Forbidden City-style hotel on the point where the Marne meets the Seine in Alfortville, just south-east of Paris. Built in 1992 as Chinagora, taken over by China's Huatian group in 2012 and reopened in 2016 after a €22 million refit. 187 air-conditioned rooms, each with a balcony over the river or the inner courtyard; two Chinese restaurants, buffet breakfast, two rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views and a 500-space underground garage. Metro line 8 is a 10-minute walk.
See the hotel › 9 photosWhere a day says “or similar”, a comparable property of the same standard may be used on some departures. Room photos are representative; the room category is set by your booked package.
Airport-hotel-airport transfers (for those who purchase the air tickets with us)
8 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels
Meals as per itinerary
Sightseeing as per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers for those who purchase land only
Hotel taxes and service fees, approx. between 5 and 7 EUR per person/day
Tips and gratuities: We suggest between 12 and 15 EUR per person/day
Personal expenses such as laundry service, souvenirs and telephone calls
International airfare from other cities
Any other items not mentioned in the inclusions
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS OR EVENTS NOT INCLUDED AS PER ITINERARY
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Per person · double occupancy · departures 3 Nov 2026–23 Mar 2027
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Grand Hotel Amstelveen stands beside Park de Kegel on Bovenkerkerweg, on the outskirts of Amstelveen south of Amsterdam. Schiphol Airport is 6.4 km away, the Aalsmeer flower auction and the RAI convention centre are close, and Amsterdam's centre is reached by tram (about 50 to 60 minutes door to door). The 99 rooms include 32 m² standard rooms, Junior Art Suites, triple and connecting family rooms, all with air conditioning, safes and free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast is a live-cooking buffet; Bar The Globe, Bistro de Kegel and the NTC sports bar serve drinks and meals, and room service is available. The hotel has a gym and meeting rooms, and the adjacent complex offers Bowling de Kegel and the Nationaal Tennis Centrum. Parking in the garage is free and includes EV chargers; bicycles can be rented. Check-out is at 11 am.
DIEHLs Hotel sits directly on the Rhine promenade at Ehrenbreitstein, below the fortress and across the river from Koblenz's old town; the Deutsches Eck is about a 17-minute walk away. The Diehl family has hosted guests here since 1919, and the hotel is now run by the fourth generation.
The 68 rooms are individually furnished, most with a view of the Rhine, and have smart TVs, desks and soundproof windows (a railway line runs behind the hotel). DIEHLs Restaurant serves Wiener schnitzel, cordon bleu and seasonal dishes with river views, and breakfast is a buffet. Guests use the indoor pool and panoramic sauna free of charge, parking in the hotel's own garage is free, and there are 3 conference rooms. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by 11 am.
Grand Hotel Europe has stood on Haldenstrasse since 1875, on the north shore of Lake Lucerne near the Lido and Swiss Museum of Transport; the Lion Monument is 1.8 km away and the old town and main station are about a 20-minute walk or a few stops on the bus that stops outside the door. The 182 rooms come in three categories, with 8 individually designed suites, and were last renovated in March 2025; rooms are soundproofed and have Wi-Fi.
Restaurant Bellevue serves breakfast and dinner with a view towards Mount Pilatus, the Europe Bar opens onto the garden and terrace, and there are two banquet halls and air-conditioned meeting rooms. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, room service is available and private parking on site is charged.
The Mercure Dijon Centre Clemenceau stands on boulevard de la Marne facing the Auditorium and the Palais des Congrès, with the T1 tram outside: the Ducal Palace and old town are two stops or a 15-minute walk away, and Dijon-Ville SNCF station is five stops (2 km). The 8-floor building opened in 1978, has held 4 stars since 1997 and holds Green Key certification; its 123 rooms and suites have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Nuxe toiletries and free fibre Wi-Fi.
Le Château Bourgogne serves regional and Mediterranean dishes made in-house, the M21 lounge bar stays open until midnight, room service runs until 22:30 and a buffet breakfast with regional produce is served each morning. Guests also have a heated outdoor pool (open 19 May to 26 September), a shaded terrace and Zen garden, a fitness room (08:00–22:00) and three meeting rooms. The private covered car park has 60 spaces (about €15 per night, 1.80 m height limit) plus EV chargers. Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00; pets accepted for a fee.
Hotel Huatian Chinagora occupies the striking Chinese-palace complex where the Marne meets the Seine in Alfortville, in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris. Metro line 8 (École Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort) is about a 10-minute walk and runs straight to Bastille, Opéra and Concorde; Bercy Village is 5 km away, Orly Airport about 16 km and Charles de Gaulle about 40 km. The building dates from 1992, was bought by the Hunan-province Huatian group in 2012 and reopened after a complete renovation in 2016.
The 187 air-conditioned rooms on 9 floors, from standard doubles and twins to 24 m² triples, family rooms and 70 m² suites, each have a balcony overlooking the river or the inner Chinese garden, a flat-screen TV, minibar, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi. A buffet breakfast is served daily (also in the room), the restaurant serves Hunan and Cantonese dishes including dim sum and wok specialities, and two top-floor terraces look towards the Eiffel Tower. Coaches and cars use the secure 500-space underground garage.
Huatian Chinagora stands on the tip of Alfortville where the Marne joins the Seine, about 5 km south-east of central Paris. The nine-storey building copies the roofs and courtyards of Beijing's Forbidden City; it opened in 1992, was bought by the Hunan-based Huatian group in 2012 and reopened in 2016 after a complete renovation. Metro line 8 (École Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort) is a 10-minute walk, Orly airport about 16 km and Charles de Gaulle about 40 km.
The 187 air-conditioned rooms all have a private balcony facing the river or the traditional Chinese garden in the courtyard. Two restaurants serve Cantonese dishes, dim sum and wok specialities; a buffet breakfast is served daily. Free Wi-Fi covers the hotel and a 500-space underground car park makes coach parking easy. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by noon.