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Glimpse of Europe, end in Paris with Costsaver

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7 days
15 Jul 24 to 15 Jul 24
Book by 30 May 24
Journey through the verdant Dutch countryside, the picturesque Rhine Valley, the shores of Lake Lucerne, and the enchanting 'City of Lights,' Paris. This short but delightful tour offers a mere glimpse of Europe's rich diversity, underscoring why it's a beloved holiday destination.

Includes

  • 7 Day Costaver Guided Holiday
  • 6 Nights accommodation at cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • 6 Breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • City orientation tours
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
  • Variety of Optional Experiences
  • Included sightseeing
  • Amsterdam Orientation includes the historic city centre
  • See this picturesque Black Forest region
  • View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower on your Paris sightseeing tour and much more!

Excludes

  • Flights
  • Arrival/ departure transfers
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Choice of Optional Experiences available at an additional cost

Highlights

  • 6 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
  • 8 Meals
  • City orientation tours

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night)

Start your unforgettable Europe adventure in Amsterdam. If you can tear your eyes from its scenic canals, you'll be staring at the city's teetering gabled homes that proclaim their birthyear with pride on their colourful façades. There's no better way to immerse yourself fully in Amsterdam's gezelligheid than taking an optional canal cruise in a glass-topped boat this evening. Hotel - Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside

Day 2: Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland (1 Night)

From Amsterdam’s leafy canals to the towering spires of Cologne, your morning will be jam-packed with sights you’ll want to capture on camera as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany. View the imposing Gothic Cologne Cathedral then head to Boppard where you’ll board your river cruise down the Rhine. Pass storybook villages, terraced vineyards and medieval castles where feuding lords must have surveyed their lands once upon a time. Watch the soul-stirring scenery of the Rhine Valley unfold as you kick back and watch the world go by. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland where you’ll join your travel companions for dinner. Hotel - Taste Hotel Hockenheim Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)

Straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Germany’s Black Forest is the perfect backdrop for this morning’s scenic drive. You’ll see why its enchanting landscapes have inspired myths and fables throughout the centuries before crossing into Switzerland. A quick stop in Schaffhausen means there’s time to capture the cascading waters of the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, before you arrive in the scenic region of Lake Lucerne. This evening, consider an Optional Experience to a Swiss folklore show which will highlight many Swiss traditions including yodelling and alpine horn playing. Hotel - SwissEver Zug Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 4: Lucerne orientation and free time

Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the Old Town and to the ancient Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. See the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution, then enjoy some time on your own. You’ll then have the full day to discover why Lucerne earned its place on the 'Grand Tour' of Europe. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne, then travel by railway and cable car into the mountains for exhilarating views. Hotel - SwissEver Zug Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Lucerne Region – Paris (2 Nights)

Enjoy a brief second encounter with the Rhine River when you head north, passing Basel en route to France. Admire the scenic views of the Burgundy wine region that follow your journey north to the French capital. Get a head start on your sightseeing and delve into Paris’s grand past, dynamic present and exciting future on your own this evening. Why not join an Optional Experience, including a scenic river cruise and an illuminations drive, stopping at all the best photo spots? Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 6: Paris sightseeing and free time

Embrace elegance today with a full day to get under the skin of the City of Lights. Your Travel Director will deliver an excellent introduction during your sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. There’s time to see the sights on your own this afternoon. You could choose to hit the shops or tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí in Montmartre, exploring its maze of streets and Artists' Square. Tonight, the frills and flounces of the Can-Can girls at a cabaret promise an entertaining evening should you wish to join this Optional Experience. Hotel - Novotel Paris Pont de Sèvres Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 7: Depart Paris

After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travellers at the end of your holiday. Included Meals - Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and can be requested. Excludes flights, transfers, visas, travel insurance and anything not mentioned. Savings are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn/changed at any time without notice. High season supplements and block out dates may apply, pricing varies pending departure date. Package excludes flights. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply). Costsaver reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime. All savings / discounts mentioned have already been included in the advertised price. Pentravel and Tour Operator reserves the right to withdraw or amend promotional offers at any time. Other conditions may apply. 2024 Travel Sale, book by 30 May 2024. Advertised price is based on 30 September 2024 departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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R25,300
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Details
Valid on 30 Sep 2024
Stay
7 days
Dates
15 Jul 24 to 15 Jul 24
Book by
30 May 24
Experience ID
174
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