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European Sampler with London 2027
11 days from Amsterdam to London
Tour Description:
Like a Lazy Susan generously plated with cured herring, breaded schnitzel, rich fondue, and beef bourguignon, this aptly named European Sampler invites you to sink your teeth into four delectable countries and cultures. Designed to introduce you to the best of Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France, this 9-day tour of Europe is an awakening for more than just your taste buds. All of your senses will perk up as you leisurely cruise along Amsterdam’s bridge-covered canals, dreamily float down the romantic Rhine, and journey through Germany’s picturesque Black Forest, Burgundy’s rolling green vineyards, and the white-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps. Along the way, you can expect a heaped helping of cities and villages, castles and palaces, and hand-carved cuckoo clocks to enhance your time in the most remarkable regions of Europe.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Beaune so you can plan your day your way. Hungry for more European adventure? Board the high-speed Eurostar Train to London for fish ‘n’ chips, bangers and mash, and bubble and squeak. When you add a 2-day London extension to your tour of Europe, we’ll also serve up guided sightseeing and plenty of optional excursions to make the most of your visit.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 23 Apr 27 — Tuesday 04 May 27 | Starting at $4,889 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Apr 27 — Tuesday 11 May 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 04 May 27 — Saturday 15 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 14 May 27 — Tuesday 25 May 27 | Starting at $5,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 May 27 — Tuesday 08 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 11 Jun 27 — Tuesday 22 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 15 Jun 27 — Saturday 26 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 25 Jun 27 — Tuesday 06 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 29 Jun 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 09 Jul 27 — Tuesday 20 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,869 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 23 Jul 27 — Tuesday 03 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,819 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 06 Aug 27 — Tuesday 17 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,819 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 20 Aug 27 — Tuesday 31 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,239 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 03 Sep 27 — Tuesday 14 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 07 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Tuesday 21 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Sep 27 — Tuesday 28 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,989 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Tuesday 05 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,939 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 01 Oct 27 — Tuesday 12 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,879 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided Amsterdam canal cruise and Diamond Center visit• Scenic cruise on the Rhine River scenic cruise• [LF] Dinner and beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg• [LF] Woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest includes a slice of Black Forest Cake• Photo opportunity at the Rhine Falls.• Walking tour of Lucerne includes the [LF] Bourbaki Panorama, Lion Monument, and Chapel Bridge• Globus Choice Excursion in Beaune – included in your tour with your choice of an orientation ride around the main landmarks on the "petit train electrique" or a guided visit and wine tasting in a Burgundy wine cellar• Guided visit to the Palace of Versailles• Guided sightseeing in Paris includes an orientation drive and a scenic Seine River cruise• Guided sightseeing of London includes St. Paul’s Cathedral.• High-speed Eurostar train between Paris and London
Notes:
For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between Paris and London, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.Services of the Tour Director end on Day 9. London portion includes services of a local host.
For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between Paris and London, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.Services of the Tour Director end on Day 9. London portion includes services of a local host.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 AMSTERDAM
Holland Days This morning, meet your Local Guide for a fascinating introduction to Amsterdam. At the pier board a glass-topped boat to admire Amsterdam from a different perspective as you cruise along the elegant, UNESCO-listed grachten (canals). See the most captivating views of “Golden Age” homes, landmark buildings, and charming bridges. Later, visit a Diamond Center to learn why Amsterdam is often called the “diamond capital of the world.” Free time this afternoon and evening to explore more. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE There’s nowhere quite like Amsterdam! A vibrant city with an impressive artistic heritage, and a fascinating infrastructure. The city is built on about 11 million wooden poles and criss-crossed by over 165 canals. In addition, it boasts a vast network of cycle lanes frequented by the city’s 881 000 bicycles, Amsterdam is so bike-friendly that the bicycles outnumber the residents!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
Tradition on Tap in Heidelberg Drive across the border into Germany. A real treat awaits with a scenic cruise on the River Rhine, one of Europe’s most important rivers, flowing through six countries. Admire castles, vineyards, and charming villages as you sail down the river. On disembarkation, continue your journey to Heidelberg. Take photos of the red-walled castle ruins and [LF] enjoy dinner with a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant. (B,D)
329 mi / 530 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Lift a glass of German beer in Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg brauhaus. Enjoy the famous tastes of Germany in this elegant and rustic beer house where hospitality is served in the heart of the brewery, along with legendary beers – both traditional and modern
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 HEIDELBERG–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE
With Cherries on Top This morning head to the Black Forest to enjoy some local traditions. Watch a traditional woodcarving demonstration followed by a delicious helping of Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake). Later, drive over the border into Switzerland and stop to admire the breathtaking Rhine Falls. Continue to Lucerne and join a walking tour to see the city highlights including the [LF] Bourbaki Panorama, the Lion Monument and the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (old town). (B,D)
230 mi / 370 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEM A monumental panorama, a piece of European cultural heritage, and a symbol of Switzerland’s humanitarian tradition - the Bourbaki Panorama brings together a multitude of stories. It commemorates the internment of 87000 soldiers of the French Bourbaki army, who fled Switzerland in the harsh winter of 1871. Painted by the artist Edouard Castres who personally witnessed the internment as a Red Cross worker and put his feelings on display in a most impressive way in 1881. A true journey back to the time in which Switzerland and its self-image were formed in the service of humanity, tolerance, and human rights
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 LUCERNE
Sweet Sights of Switzerland A whole day to do as you please. Explore more on your own and get better acquainted with this alpine gem or join an optional excursion up one of the mighty mountains that surround it. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE What better way to spend this free day than with an excursion to the top of Mt Pilatus? Ascend via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway passing the exquisite alpine meadows and dramatic rock formations. Take in spectacular views of central Switzerland. Feel on top of the world because you are! Send a yodel across the Swiss peaks in the tradition of mountaineers of old
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 LUCERNE–BEAUNE, FRANCE
Spend your day your way in Beaune Leave Switzerland behind as you enter France. En-route to Beaune, enjoy a scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and châteaux. Explore more of Beaune with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
All Aboard in Beaune
All aboard the "Petit Train Touristique" for a relaxing orientation ride through the charming medieval town of Beune. Hear insightful commentary on local landmarks, including the beautifully preserved Hôtel Dieu, the church of Notre-Dame, the Square des Lions, Pont des Oies, and more aboard the little electric train!
Cellar Sips and Savory Bits
They say there are over 100 kilometers of wine cellars beneath Beaune! As the center of the region's wine trade for over 2,000 years, it's no wonder. Go deeper into Burgundy's wine capital with a guided visit to a local wine cellar, with wine tasting and culinary bites. Santé!
Free time this evening. (B)
236 mi / 380 km
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 BEAUNE–VERSAILLES–PARIS
Château of Kings & Queens Prepare to be amazed by the opulence when you stop at the Palace of Versailles en route to Paris. Explore the elegant Baroque gardens on your own before meeting your Local Guide or a walk through some of the palace’s incredible rooms including the State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Arrive in Paris later this afternoon giving you plenty of time to get acquainted with this iconic city. * (B)
208 mi / 335 km
* For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS SLEPT HERE When it comes to the Palace of Versailles, opulent is an understatement! This converted hunting lodge boasts 2300 rooms adorned in 17th century gilded French décor. Kings, Queens, and Emperors have called it home! Now a world- famous museum that promises its visitors a breathtaking experience
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 PARIS
C’est Magnifique in the City of Light This morning, your guided sightseeing is composed of an orientation drive and a scenic cruise on the River Seine with incredible views of celebrated landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore more independently or join an optional excursion. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. * (B,D)
*For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tempting shops of the Champs-Élysées to the irresistible charms of a corner café, your hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
Just in Time for Tea Say “au revoir” to Paris as you board the high-speed Eurostar Train to London. Arriving in the afternoon a uniformed Globus Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon and evening to start discovering some of London’s many attractions. (B)
Today’s Distance: 305 mi / 492 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take the fast train to London on the Eurostar - the only high-speed rail directly linking the UK to France. Since 1994, passengers have been whisked through the longest section of underwater tunnel in the world in comfort with speeds up to 200 mph
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 LONDON
London Calling Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon and evening, why not try a typical pub lunch or take a stroll along the Thames or in one of the Royal Parks. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art – from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 11 LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Amsterdam | Heidelberg | Heidelberg | Lucerne | Beaune | Paris | London | London |
Westcord Art Hotel Amsterdam
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Spaarndammerdijk, 302 Amsterdam Netherlands
WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam is a modern hotel with 195 rooms, located next to the Westerpark and within walking distance of the city center of Amsterdam. The Art Brasserie restaurant features a terrace, and the hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. Each guestroom features a unique piece of art above the bed, adding a creative touch to the stay.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Spaarndammerdijk, 302 Amsterdam Netherlands
WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam is a modern hotel with 195 rooms, located next to the Westerpark and within walking distance of the city center of Amsterdam. The Art Brasserie restaurant features a terrace, and the hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. Each guestroom features a unique piece of art above the bed, adding a creative touch to the stay.
