9-Day Western Europe Tour from Zurich: Amsterdam | Paris | Venice | Rome
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Product Code: 61000
OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • • Start your journey in Zurich
  • • Take a cruse along the canals in Amsterdam
  • • See the Champs Elysee, Arc de Triumph and other iconic attractions in Paris
  • • Experience Venice, a fascinating city of ornate palaces and lyrical waterways
  • • Walk through the to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan
Tour Code
61000
Duration
9 day
Departure City
Zurich
End City
Rome
Language
English
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Budget

The most affordable tour service and/or accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Eg.Budget hotels, certificated guide, about 10 year safe driving experience driver. Price is about $80.00-$150.00 per day per person.

Accessibility: Not accessible

Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs

Itinerary
Day 01
Zurich

Zurich - Rhine Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt

Hotel: NH Frankfurt Airport West / Mercure Frankfurt Airport Langen or similar

After breakfast we'll go out into beautiful Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland. Our first stop will be Lake Zurich for some of the best photo opportunities of the day, followed by a trip to Schaffhausen to see Rhine Falls.  Then we'll take the mountain roads back across the German border to see the Black Forest and Lake Titisee. The optional lunch by the lake includes pork knuckle and authentic black forest cake. We'll return to Frankfurt in the evening.

Visiting Attractions

  • Zurich Zurich
  • Schaffhausen Schaffhausen
  • Frankfurt Frankfurt
  • Lake Zurich Lake Zurich
  • Rhine Falls Rhine Falls
  • Lake Titisee Lake Titisee
  • Black Forest Black Forest
Day 02
Bonn

Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam

Hotel: Amedia Hotel Amsterdam Airport / NH Hotel Leeuwenhorst or similar

The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West Germany until reunification. The national government is now run from Berlin, but Bonn retains a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the city's secrets on an orientation stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rococo-fronted town hall and Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating the life of the much-loved composer.Then it's on to Cologne, where you'll head inside the city's glorious Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne further, to do a spot of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German brew.After lunch the day is rounded off with a drive to the Netherlands. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Bonn Bonn
  • Cologne Cologne
  • Amsterdam Amsterdam
  • Frankfurt Frankfurt
  • Beethoven-Haus Beethoven-Haus
  • Cologne Cathedral Cologne Cathedral
Day 03
Amsterdam

Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam

Hotel: Amedia Hotel Amsterdam Airport / NH Hotel Leeuwenhorst or similar

A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where you'll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you'll head from the quiet countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam.After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you'll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practised here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European city.After disembarking you'll walk to one of the city's grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Queen's birthday celebrations take place. You'll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner. 

Tips:
From mid-March to mid-May the tour will also visit Keukenhof Garden, a 32-hectare seasonal exhibition of beautifully colored and scented displays of spring flowers.

Visiting Attractions

  • Amsterdam Amsterdam
  • Wooden Shoe Workshop & Museum Wooden Shoe Workshop & Museum
  • De Catherina Hoeve (The Cheese Farm) De Catherina Hoeve (The Cheese Farm)
  • Coster Diamonds Factory Coster Diamonds Factory
  • Amsterdam Canals Amsterdam Canals
  • Amsterdam Red Light District Amsterdam Red Light District
  • Volendam Volendam
  • Keukenhof Gardens Keukenhof Gardens

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Amsterdam Canal Cruise EUR 20.00/Adult
EUR10.00/Child (under 14 years old)
Free for children under 4 years old
Keukenhof Gardens EUR 19.00/Adult; EUR 9.00/Child (4-17) Available during March - May
Volendam Fishing Village Volendam EUR 10.00/Person; Volendam Lunch EUR 20.00/Person
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Day 04
Brussels

Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

Hotel: Tulip Inn Massy Palaseau Residence or similar

After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and political center of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 World's Fair. In the center of Brussels itself we'll take an orientation tour, calling in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as the famous tinkling cherub Manneken Pis statue. After some free time, during which you can try some Belgian delights. Then from Brussels it's south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.

Visiting Attractions

  • Brussels Brussels
  • Paris Paris
  • Atomium Atomium
  • Grand Place Grand Place
  • Manneken Pis Manneken Pis
Day 05
Paris

Paris - Versailles - Paris

Hotel: Tulip Inn Massy Palaseau Residence or similar

Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world's most celebrated cities. We'll drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde which played a key part in the French Revolution. You'll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars. You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to Les Invalides, where Napoleon's tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all icons: the Eiffel Tower. You can either take time to explore the neighborhood and have some lunch, or scale the Eiffel Tower. The choice is yours. Finally, you'll travel by coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal château that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional cabaret shows in Paris (own expense).

Visiting Attractions

  • Paris Paris
  • Versailles Versailles
  • Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe
  • Champs-Elysees Champs-Elysees
  • Place de la Concorde Place de la Concorde
  • River Seine River Seine
  • Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Seine River Cruise EUR 15.00/Person
Palace of Versailles EUR19.50/Person(not covered by the Paris Olympics itinerary) Due to a limited daily access control in the Palace of Versailles, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customers who strongly request to visit this palace to book tickets online in advance at: https://billetterie.chateauversailles.fr/palace-ticket-visite-chateau-css5-chateauversailles-lgen-pg51-ei755927.html. Suggested ticket time: 14:00 - 14:30pm.
Paris Night Tour EUR40.00/Person(not covered by the Paris Olympics itinerary)
French Dinner EUR 70.00/Person(not covered by the Paris Olympics itinerary)
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor EUR 16.00/Person
Eiffel Tower Top Floor EUR 17.00/Person
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Day 06
Paris

Paris

Hotel: Tulip Inn Massy Palaseau Residence or similar

In the morning, depart for the pier and take a sightseeing boat cruise on the Seine River at your own expense your, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.
After a lunch, we visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.
Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette.
Overnight stay in Paris or city nearby.

Visiting Attractions

  • Paris Paris
  • Louvre Museum Louvre Museum
  • Galeries Lafayette Department Store Galeries Lafayette Department Store
  • The Lido The Lido
  • Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge
  • Montparnasse Tower Montparnasse Tower

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Louvre Museum EUR 22.00/Person(not covered by the Paris Olympics itinerary) Due to the strict registration of ticket names and the control of the flow of people at the Louvre Museum, it is not possible to purchase tickets at the site. It is recommended that guests please log in to the official website to log in and purchase in advance. https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb Https://www.22europe.com/activities/973698 Ticket time to buy: 13:00 - 14:00pm.
Lido Show with Transfer EUR150.00/Person
Moulin Rouge Show with Transfer EUR 170.00/Person(not covered by the Paris Olympics itinerary) Age restriction: 18 and up
Nouvelle Eve Show with 4 Course Dinner & Transfer EUR 150.00/Person
Nouvelle Eve Show with Wine & Transfers EUR 110.00/Person
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Day 07
Lucerne

Paris - Lucerne

Hotel: Hotel Arcade or similar

We will depart for Switzerland in the morning, first passing through Basel - situated at the intersection of France, Germany and Switzerland - before arriving in Lucerne, where we will stay the night.  

Visiting Attractions

  • Lucerne Lucerne
Day 08
Milan

Lucerne - Milan - Venice

Hotel: Campanile Venice-Mestre or similar

After breakfast, we'll head south to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan. On our tour of the city you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping arcade in the world; the legendary opera house La Scala; the storied Sforza Castle; and the ostentatious Gothic of Milan Cathedral.Overnight in Venice or a nearby city. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Milan Milan
  • Venice Venice
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Sforza Castle Sforza Castle
  • Milan Cathedral Milan Cathedral

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Black Sauce Spaghetti Menu EUR 20.00/person
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Day 09
Venice

Venice - Rome

After breakfast, we'll take you through this fascinating city of ornate palaces, lyrical waterways, captivating churches and impressive architecture. In San Marco Square you'll see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the old prison to the interrogation rooms in Doge's Palace.Afterwards, you'll get a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. An optional shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal will put the finishing touch on a glorious day in Venice. Accommodations in the evening will either be in Rome or a neighboring city. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Venice Venice
  • Rome Rome
  • Grand Canal Grand Canal
  • St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Square
  • Bridge of Sighs Bridge of Sighs

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Venice Gondola Ride EUR 40.00/Person Explore the hidden Venice and its web of canals. 5 persons per gondola.
Grand Canal EUR 30.00/Person Based on 12 persons per boat
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
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09:30AM Zurich Main entrance of Zurich Central Station
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 8-night hotel accommodations
    • Breakfast (coffee or tea, juice and bread)
    • Ground transportation in air-conditioned motorcoach
    • Professional tour guide

Package Excludes

    • Mandatory Service Fee: EUR 10.00 per day, per guest, payable to the guide (Cash Only)
    • Paris city tax and overnight tax of EUR 15 per guest, per day
    • Mandatory City Taxes and Fees (payable upon entry):
      - Venice City Entrance + Boat Trip + Overnight City Tax + Venice Local Guide: EUR 25.00
      - Rome City Entrance + Overnight City Tax: EUR 10.00
      - Vienna entrance tax: EUR 5.00/guest
    • Airfare
    • Airport pick-up, drop-off
    • All personal expenses
    • Lunch and dinner
    • Optional tours (prices and availability subject to change):
Special Notes
    • Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials):
      - 18 Days or more prior to departure date:  10% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 - 10 Days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 9 Days or less prior to departure date: 100% of the tour fee as penalty.
    • Cancellation Policy (With complimentary VISA support materials):
      If you need to apply for a visa to come to Europe, we can provide the necessary ducomentation. We cannot ensure that visa approval is guaranteed from any consulate.
      * If the visa refusal letter from the consulate can be provided:
      - 18 Days or more prior departure date, 5% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies.
      * If cancellation is made due to personal reason:
      - 48 Days or more prior departure date, EUR85/order as penalty;
      - 47 - 18 Days prior to departure date, 30% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies.
      The hotel list provided in the visa documentation is subiect to change.
    • Please prepare enough Euros. You are recommended to exchange the Euros 1-2 weeks before the departure date at your local bank. It is not that convenient and cost-efficient for the exchange at destincation's ATMs, airports or railway stations due to the exchange rate.
    • There might be some adjustment on tour per the actual situation, due to the COVID-19, please understand.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Child younger than 2 years of age travels for free, provided they do not occupy a seat on the bus, or a bed in the room.
* Tour prices are based on Euros (EUR) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date. Bookings will be subject to penalties when modified or cancelled.
  • * The final tour rates already include possible booking fee, handling fee, and exchange rate loss.
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      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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