7-Day Europe Adventure
Overview
Visit 5 countries in 7 days with this Europe tour! Begin in Amsterdam, visit the Dutch countryside and cruise the city’s charming canals. Travel through Belgium before arriving in Paris, home to iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre! Experience the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps. Discover fairytale sights in the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley in Germany. Learn about fascinating history, taste unique cuisines, experience vibrant cultures and make memories to last a lifetime!
What’s Included
- All breakfasts
- Air Conditioned private coach transport between cities
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- Visit the Riekermolen Windmill
- Visit Brussels, the capital of Belgium
- See top sights on a driving tour of Paris
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps
- Drive through Germany’s magical Black Forest
- Cruise along the Rhine River
- All dinners
- An expert tour director for the duration of the trip
- Learn how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made
- Cruise the charming canals of Amsterdam
- Enjoy a comfort stop in a medieval Belgian city
- Experience the French countryside in Burgundy
- Embark on a Swiss mountain experience
Itinerary
Day 1:
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Your 7-day European tour begins today in Amsterdam! This cultural hub is the capital of the Netherlands. Check into the accommodation and meet your tour director before it’s time to head to the Dutch countryside! See how local Dutch cheese and traditional clogs are made during a workshop and get a photo with the Riekermolen Windmill, a true icon of the Netherlands! Later, head back to Amsterdam and enjoy a canal cruise. Admiring the city’s charming architecture from the water is an unforgettable end to the first day of this tour!
- Learn how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made - Visit the Riekermolen Windmill - Cruise the charming canals of AmsterdamDay 2:
Amsterdam - Belgium - Paris
Get ready to see two new countries today as the tour makes its way to Paris, the capital of France! En route, stop over in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Be sure to try Belgium’s world-famous chocolate and waffles while here! Enjoy a comfort stop in Ghent, a gorgeous medieval port city before arriving in Paris. Discover the “City of Lights” on an orientation tour. Look forward to seeing bucket list icons including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe!
- Visit Brussels, the capital of Belgium - Enjoy a comfort stop in a medieval Belgian city - See top sights on a driving tour of ParisDay 3:
Paris
*OptionalsEnjoy a full day in Paris to see this romantic city’s top travel highlights! Choose activities today that perfectly suit your group’s interests. From sightseeing, shopping and local food, to museums, a guided tour of Montmartre and a cruise along the River Seine. While sightseeing, add the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées and more to your must-see list! Be sure to take plenty of pictures! Visit Montmartre to experience an authentic Parisian village and historic streets. While here, admire the beautiful Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur and try some more delicious French food.
- Paris+* - Montmartre Guided Tour*Day 4:
Paris - Swiss Alps
Bid Paris adieu this morning and take a scenic drive towards Switzerland! On the way, stop over in the French countryside and enjoy a stop in the picturesque Burgundy region. Later, drive through the Swiss Alps and marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery. From the quaint villages and scenic lakes to the dramatic snow-capped mountains - you’ll be amazed! Arrive in the Jungfrau region later today and settle into your accommodation for the evening. Tomorrow promises Swiss mountain adventures!
- Experience the French countryside in Burgundy - Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss AlpsDay 5:
Swiss Alps
Explore the great outdoors today complete with snowy mountain peaks and extraordinary natural landscapes! Look forward to a Swiss mountain experience as today you’ll have the chance to journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Once you arrive at the “Top of Europe”, play in the year-round snow (snowball fight, anyone?), admire the incredible views and experience the magical ice palace.
- Embark on a Swiss mountain experienceDay 6:
Swiss Alps - Rhine Valley
Wave goodbye to the Swiss Alps as you take in the views on the drive towards the Rhine Valley in Germany. This scenic drive will take you through the Black Forest, a magical area that inspired many of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, such as Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel! Arrive in the Rhine Valley later today and enjoy a cruise along the Rhine River. Continuing on today’s fairytale theme, this stunning region is home to Europe’s most concentrated stretch of castles!
- Drive through Germany’s magical Black Forest - Cruise along the Rhine RiverDay 7:
Rhine Valley - end tour in Amsterdam
This week-long adventure through some of Europe’s most popular travel destinations comes to an end today. The tour will travel back to Amsterdam and enjoy a comfort stop in another German city on the way. The tour comes to an end back in Amsterdam. The Young Explorer wishes you safe travels onwards!