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European Cavalcade
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Length
18 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Ends in
Paris (France)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 21, 2027 to DEC 13, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$3,355.88
Overview
As you cross Europe, this 18-day journey carries you through medieval villages and stately capitals. You feel the lap of Rhine waters against your boat and the cool stone of Lucerne’s mournful lion, breathe the salt-tanged air of the Bay of Naples and hear the soft clink of glasses in Beaune. The route moves from Amsterdam’s canals to Rome’s marble grandeur and Parisian streets where porcelain rattles and conversation spills from cafe corners. By the water, yachts rock gently in Monaco’s harbor while Vatican City brings you beneath St Peter’s dome, where marble and gold glimmer overhead.
Visited During Tour
Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Avignon (France) | Bay of Naples (Italy) | Beaune (France) | Colmar (France) | Cologne (Germany) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Lucerne (Switzerland) | Monaco City (Monaco) | Paris (France) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Rome (Italy) | Sorrento (Italy) | Vatican City (Italy) | Venice (Italy) | Versailles (France)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are European Cavalcade tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 951-2479
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1Arrive Amsterdam
Kick off your adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of bicycles and boats as you explore the old-world capital your way.
Accommodations: Ibis Schiphol -
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2Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhine Valley
Wave goodbye to Amsterdam and head for Cologne, where you'll get your bearings with an orientation walk and lay eyes on the city’s star attraction—the towering Gothic cathedral. There’s time to grab lunch, snap a few pics, or just soak up the riverside vibes. This afternoon, sit back and relax on a scenic Rhine River cruise to the charming village of St. Goar. Think castles, cliffs and storybook views around every bend. End your day in the heart of the Rhine Valley, where your comfy hotel stay awaits.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: NH Mannheim Viernheim -
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3Rhine Valley – Colmar – Lucerne Region
History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its half-timbered houses and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where you’ll spend the next two nights.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: City Brunnen -
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4Lucerne Orientation and Free Time
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then traveling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: City Brunnen -
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5Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)
Continue to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse whose influence stretched across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an Optional Experience — perhaps a gondola and Grand Canal cruise past grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Il Burchiello -
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6Venice Orientation and Free Time
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. There's time on your own to explore the city, before visiting a traditional glassblowing workshop. Here, you’ll see the talents of master craftsmen at work on the beautiful glassware the city is famed for. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the vibrant rainbow-colored facades of Burano island.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Il Burchiello -
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7Venice – Rome
Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel south to Rome. The rest of your day is free to explore this magnificent City or join the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a dinner of Italian specialties.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ergife Palace -
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8Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join a Local Specialist and get to grips with the city’s main attractions. View St. Peter's Square and the cosmopolitan throng of devoted pilgrims.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ergife Palace -
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9Rome – Bay of Naples
The Bay of Naples calls, and you’ll journey south, passing the historic Abbey of Monte Cassino, a site etched with the memories of fierce World War II battles, en route to the breath-taking region of Campania. Arriving in time to savor the afternoon, you may choose to take an optional drive along the enchanting Amalfi Coast, stopping in Positano, an artist's haven, where pastel-colored houses cascade down the cliffs, their beauty mirrored in the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea below.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Paradiso -
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10Explore Sorrento's Coastal Charms
Today, you’re off on a breezy trip along the jaw-dropping Mediterranean coast to Sorrento - a town so charming it’s been stealing hearts for centuries. Gone are the sirens of ancient legend, but the citrusy streets and knockout views await you at every turn. Spend the day your way - check out the historic harbor, hunt for hidden gems, or snack your way through local flavors.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Paradiso -
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11Bay Of Naples – Florence (Campi Bisenzio)
Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel, with time to relax before your included dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Starhotels Vespucci -
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12Florence Sightseeing and Free Time
No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a walking tour of its historic center, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. For a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with regional favorites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Starhotels Vespucci -
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13Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera
Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolize the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera.
- Meals Included:
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Accommodations: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu -
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14French Riviera free time
There’s zero shame in kicking back on a sun lounger, cocktail in hand – but if you're up for something special, why not join today’s Optional Experience to explore the picture-perfect hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence? All cobbled lanes, art galleries and Provençal charm, it’s no wonder this place has drawn artists and A-listers for decades. Take your time soaking it all in, but don’t get too comfy – the Côte d’Azur is calling. With its sun-kissed promenades, glitzy beach clubs and sleek Ferraris cruising past, the French Riviera serves up serious style. Keep your eyes peeled – you never know who you’ll spot lounging on a yacht or people-watching from a cafe terrace.
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Accommodations: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu -
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15French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune
A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Greet Hotel Beaune -
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16Beaune – Versailles – Paris
From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendor and beauty created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème -
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17Paris sightseeing and free time
The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties. In the evening you could join an Optional Experience, featuring a scenic cruise on the River Seine followed by a panoramic drive through the heart of Paris.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème -
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18Depart Paris
Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Travelers Notes
* ARRIVAL: Guests are to arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).* DEPARTURE: Guest are to depart from Paris at Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG).* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered in conjunction with this trip. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* PORTERAGE: Porterage is not included; guests will be required to handle their own luggage throughout the tour.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.* Trip run by Costsaver.
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