European Highlights
This trip compares France and Germany to smaller neighbours Switzerland and The Netherlands.
Your Holiday
- Your itinerary

Select a day
- Day 1 Arrive AmsterdamNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 2 Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg – RhinelandNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 3 Rhineland – Schaffhausen – Lucerne (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 4 Lucerne Orientation and Free TimeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 5 Lucerne – Burgundy Wine Region – Paris (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 6 Paris Sightseeing and Free TimeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 7 Depart ParisNavigation Chevron Right Icon
About this trip
About this trip
What's included
6 nights
Accommodation
9 Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch (Be My Guest), 2 dinners
On-trip Transport
All transport shown
The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
In a medieval castle high above the Rhine River Valley, you'll enjoy an exclusive 'Be My Guest' lunch and be transported back to a time of kings and knights. (Day 2)
Stays with Stories
Enjoy the elegance of yesteryear and sweeping lake vistas at the Grand Hotel Europe in Lucerne, where warm Swiss hospitality and a grand past spanning over a century guarantee an unforgettable stay. (Day 3)
Dive into Culture
Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest. (Day 3)
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Paris
Sightseeing highlights
ORIENTATION of Amsterdam and Lucerne
VISIT the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
VIEW the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
SEE the Lorelei Rock and Vineyards of Burgundy
SCENIC CRUISE along the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Handcrafted Highlights
VIP entry to many sights