About this trip
A two-week coach loop through some of Europe's best-known cities and landscapes, starting and built around Paris. Expect a fair bit of ground covered, from grand boulevards to canal cities to the coast.
You will move through France, into Italy and along the Riviera, with a stay at a private chateau built into the route. It is a full itinerary, so the trip suits people who want a broad first taste of Western Europe rather than lingering in one place.
Culture and history are the backbone here, alongside vineyards and coastal scenery, all taken in as part of a guided group.
What you'll do
- See Paris lit up at night
- Glide along the canals of Venice
- Spend time on the French Riviera
- Stay at a private chateau
- Pass through vineyard country
- Coach-based tour, so you cover long distances by road between stops
- Fast-paced — many destinations packed into 14 days, with base changes throughout
- Rated easy, but this refers to physical demands, not the pace of sightseeing
Worth it if you want a well-orchestrated whirlwind of major European sights with a genuinely excellent guide. Think twice if you prefer a slower pace or dislike early starts and long travel days.
- Trip manager Courtney delivers genuine expertise, patience, and humour; group dynamics become genuinely close.
- Logistics are tight: clear daily timings, well-curated itinerary, driver Marius navigates skilfully under pressure.
- Tour is very fast-paced; you cover enormous ground but spend limited time at each location.
- Included experiences like Tuscan dinner are standouts, but some activities incur extra costs beyond the base price.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Paris · 4 Sept – 5 Sept
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