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Experience Overview
See Paris icons such as the Champs-Elysees, taste pintxos in San Sebastian and watch Venetian glassblowers shape molten glass by hand. This grand European tour travels from Parisian avenues and Bordeaux’s celebrated wine country to Gaudi’s extraordinary La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Along the French Riviera, follow Nice’s Promenade des Anglais and see Monaco’s harbor lined with luxury yachts. In Vienna, palaces and grand boulevards trace the legacy of Austria’s Habsburg dynasty.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 26 Breakfast (B)
- 8 Dinner (D)
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Top Rated Highlights
- London: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train as you journey from London to Europe via the revolutionary Channel Tunnel.
- Paris: Experience the magic of Paris with Insight Vacations as you explore its iconic sights, landmarks, and charming streets. Meander along the picturesque banks of the River Seine, delving into the rich history of its beautiful bridges and renowned landmarks, including the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. Whether from the comfort of your coach or a scenic vantage point, immerse yourself in the timeless stories that bring this enchanting city to life.
- Chateau Chenonceau: Visit the majestic Château de Chenonceau, known as the 'Ladies' Château' it perfectly embodies the elegance of 16th-century design in the Loire Valley.
- Bordeaux: Your Local Expert will show you the quayside facades, Grand Theater, Triangle d'Or and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces.
- San Sebastián: Led by your Local Expert, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion.
- Barcelona: Explore Barcelona with a Local Expert who sets out the city’s shape from street level — the long run of Passeig de Gràcia, the sharp grid of the Eixample and the way the skyline shifts as the Sagrada Família comes into view. The route ties together the city’s Modernista detail and its ongoing architectural change.
- Monaco City: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbor.
- Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Rome: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, including Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered throughout the city.
- Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
- Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
- Ljubljana: Join a walking tour with a Local Expert, following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks. See Ljubljana Castle on its hilltop, City Hall on Mestni trg, the Baroque cathedral dedicated to St. Nicholas and Plečnik’s Triple Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica, setting out the main civic and religious centers of the city.
- Maribor: Led by your Travel Director, explore this charming city, the second largest in Slovenia. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new architecture.
- Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic Ringstrasse. See the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
- Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
- Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
- Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow-peaked mountains.
- Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
- Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
- Rhine Valley: Glide along one of Europe's most storied stretches of river, from Boppard to Sankt Goar, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock with a glass of local wine in hand.
Authentic Dining
- Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant for a delightful dinner.
- San Sebastián: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition. Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own flavor, flair and presentation.
- Nice: Savor a seasonal dinner inspired by the Côte d’Azur, showcasing ingredients sourced from the region and authentic niçoises specialties.
- Venice: In St. Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails before dinner at a local restaurant.
- Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
- Amsterdam: Toast the finale of your journey with a special dinner served on board a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways.
Insight Choice
- Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
- Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.
- Vienna: Visit the Capuchin Crypt, the historic burial place of the Habsburg dynasty.
- Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte.
Insight Experiences
- Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums and witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Make Travel Matter
- Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 15: Life on Land.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
- Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.
- Vienna: Visit the Capuchin Crypt, the historic burial place of the Habsburg dynasty.
- Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34340
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Adventure, Budget
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 69.426B
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 27 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $14950 ($554 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to London. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to enjoy a city that is famous for its pomp and pageantry. Perhaps relax with a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park or window shop in the elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge? Alternatively, you may want to stroll along the Thames to the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
Accommodation: Thistle Marble Arch, London
Meet your Travel Director and transfer to London’s St. Pancras Station to board the high-speed Eurostar. Your comfortable rail journey takes you via the Channel Tunnel to Paris where you can spend the afternoon as you please. During your time in Paris, see the impressive Eiffel Tower, the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral and the imposing facades of the Louvre. Discover the banks of the River Seine with its many romantic bridges. See the obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a fabulous Welcome Dinner at a local brasserie.
Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your Travel Director will introduce you to Paris with an orientation, taking in the Arc de Triomphe, the tree-lined Champs-Élysées and the grand Place de la Concorde. The afternoon is yours to explore – perhaps linger over a cafe crème at a sidewalk bistro, browse the boutiques of the Marais or stroll through the Tuileries Gardens towards the Louvre’s glass pyramid. Art lovers may wish to step inside to admire masterpieces from the Mona Lisa to the Winged Victory of Samothrace, while others might cross the Seine to the literary heart of the Left Bank. As evening falls, there’s the opportunity to join an Optional Experience at one of Paris’ celebrated cabarets, combining dazzling costumes, live music and a sumptuous dinner.
Accommodation: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Meals: Breakfast
Head southwards towards Châteaux Country. Take a scenic drive along the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is known as the Jardins de France for the beautifully maintained gardens created on vast estates as outdoor living areas. Visit the majestic Chenonceau Castle, an elegant French château spanning the River Cher. Continue on to the bustling in-land port of Bordeaux with its unique 18th-century character.
Accommodation: Novotel Gare St. Jean, Bordeaux
Meals: Breakfast
You’ll join a Local Expert for a walking tour through Bordeaux, where pale 18th-century façades line the quays and the Grand Theater stands at the heart of the Triangle d’Or. Continue to the Esplanade des Quinconces and learn why much of the city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the rest of the day exploring Bordeaux at your own pace or join an Optional Experience to Saint-Émilion. Travel through the vineyards to a Bordelaise château for a tour of the cellars and a tasting of local wines. You’ll also visit Saint-Émilion and its UNESCO-listed monolithic church, carved directly into the limestone.
Accommodation: Novotel Gare St. Jean, Bordeaux
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Bordeaux behind and travel south to San Sebastián, where you’ll have the chance to dine across the city’s Old Town. In small groups, move between local bars for a progressive dinner of pintxos, choosing from snack-sized dishes served at the counter. You may also want to try a glass of Txakoli, the lightly sparkling wine produced in the Basque Country.
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast
You have a full day to explore San Sebastián at your own pace, whether you spend it beside the bay, among the Old Town’s pintxos bars or simply enjoying time in the city. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience across the border into Basque France with a Local Specialist. Visit Biarritz, long known for its grand hotels and spa culture, then continue to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Here, visit the church where Louis XIV married the Spanish princess Maria Theresa in 1660.
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast
Leave San Sebastián and travel along the western Pyrenees to Pamplona, the historic capital of Navarre. Explore Plaza del Castillo and step inside Cafe Iruña, where tiled floors, ornate mirrors and dark wood recall the 1920s and Ernest Hemingway’s visits to the city. Continue past Zaragoza and across the plains of Aragón, stopping for lunch along the way before arriving in Barcelona in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast
Join your Local Expert for a view of the Gothic Quarter and the cathedral. Travel by the Ramblas and along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to see Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast
Journey around the Mediterranean Sea to the elegant French Riviera. Arrive in Nice and glory in the unforgettable moment you see the Bay of Angels. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais and take in the atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur of one of Europe's popular, cosmopolitan playgrounds.
Accommodation: Labtwentytwo, Barcelona, Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast
Wake up ready to rub shoulders with the jet set on the glamorous Côte d’Azur, a stretch of coastline long favored by artists, aristocrats and film stars. Enjoy a drive along part of Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit, where the roar of Formula 1 cars has echoed through the principality since 1929. With Insight Choice, take your pick; step inside the Oceanographic Museum, founded by Prince Albert I in 1910 and home to over 6,000 marine species, or visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and see the 19th-century Monaco Cathedral, final resting place of Princess Grace. The remainder of the day is yours to soak up the sun-drenched elegance of the French Riviera. Tonight, gather for a Farm-to-Table dining experience that brings the flavors of the Riviera to life.
Accommodation: Apollinaire, Nice, Radisson Blu, Nice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross into Italy and follow the arc of the Italian Riviera before arriving in Pisa. In the Square of Miracles, stop to see the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa with a Local Expert, from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Also see the splendid 11th-century cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble. Continue through Tuscany to the captivating city of Florence.
Accommodation: Columbus Urban Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Walk with your Local Expert to the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. The next stop is Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and David along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio, this afternoon there's free time to shop or perhaps continue exploring.
Accommodation: Columbus Urban Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Relax and enjoy the grand landscapes of the Chianti hills and Umbria, before passing the Apennine Mountains to arrive at the Eternal City, filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. In the evening, enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A Local Expert introduces you to Vatican City, the world’s smallest country and home to the Holy See. Explore the Vatican Museums, filled with treasures collected by the Popes. In the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco, then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to view the Pietà and Bernini’s ornate Papal Altar. This afternoon is free for you to explore — shop in nearby boutiques or relax at a cafe in one of Rome’s vibrant piazzas. On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums may be restricted. You'll still enjoy the atmosphere of St. Peter's Square during your visit to the Vatican City, and if tickets are unavailable to the Vatican Museums, you'll instead explore the Capitoline Museums, home to iconic Roman art and archaeology.
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy Rome at your own pace today. Perhaps take an optional experience to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Alternatively, spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso, the Via Nazionale or the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps.
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Meals: Breakfast
Journey through peaceful Tuscan landscapes, to descend past Bologna into the fertile Valley of the River Po. Arrive at the glorious city of Venice by boat and savor a cocktail at sunset whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up ready to embrace this awe-inspiring city. Admire the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Join a visit to a traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop, where you’ll see how beautiful, handcrafted glass is made by expert artisans, preserving centuries-old skills. Later, take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where the Basilica exudes the city’s former wealth and power.
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice
Meals: Breakfast
Depart Venice by water taxi and continue your journey to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. A Local Expert shows you Prešeren square with the Triple bridge, baroque Franciscan Church and the lively banks of Ljubljanica river. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the tranquil shores of Lake Bled? Ride in a traditional wooden 'pletna' across the turquoise glacial waters towards the tiny island that rises in the middle.
Accommodation: Exe Lev Ljubljana
Meals: Breakfast
Follow the Drava River to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor. Continue past Graz through Styria's forested mountains and on to Vienna.
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built alongside the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Visit a traditional Viennese cafe to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna.
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park
Meals: Breakfast
Pass the impressive Benedictine monastery of Melk before reaching the enchanting city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'. A Local Expert will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, including the fountains and statues where the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene was filmed. Cross Residence Square with its fountain, where Maria sings 'I Have Confidence' and see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart’s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Perhaps join an excursion to the famous Eagle's Nest? Continue to the mountain ringed Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Accommodation: AC, Innsbruck
Meals: Breakfast
Journey past flower-filled meadows and picturesque chalet-style villages to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Spend some time in its tiny capital, Vaduz, then cross into Switzerland and through glorious mountains to lakeside Lucerne. On arrival, visit Lucerne's proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the heroic Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Tonight, enjoy a fine selection of restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. Take in the pristine mountain air and, on a clear day, witness views as far as Alsace and the Black Forest in Germany. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.Upon return to Lucerne, take some time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit church. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop for fine watches and delectable chocolates.
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
Step aboard a scenic Rhine cruise and glide past riverside villages as you sip local wine. You’ll have unmatched views of the region’s vineyards, draped across terraced hills and punctuated by historic stone castles. Spend the rest of the day meandering through the Rhine Valley as you head north to Königswinter.
Accommodation: Maritim, Königswinter
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue your journey through Germany to Amsterdam, where the city is best experienced from the water. This evening, step aboard a cruise to admire the UNESCO-listed canal district as you glide past elegant 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses, enduring symbols of Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Celebrate your journey with fellow travelers over dinner served on board, passing beneath graceful bridges and alongside illuminated gables and churches. Let the shimmering city lights bring your adventure to a memorable close.
Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfers arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Insight Vacations (CA)
Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
In Business Since 1978
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Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were the stars as far as service goes! *Personal information removed by Feefo* went beyond what was offered and took such great care of everyone. I wouldn't have had my trip of a lifetime if it wasn't for her! I have arthritis, bursitis, osteoporosis among other things and I was blessed to be with *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*! It highlights what is special about each country: history, culture, architecture, agriculture, religion, food and drink. The knowledge of our experts on each of our tours was valuable. The close relationships you develope with fellow travelers is fun and memorable. Our Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best. We had so much fun as well as being educated about each country/city!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
Enjoy the trip very much, a very pleasant experience, with new friendships, thanks very much for the experience It was a great trip, the group traveling with us was exceptionally friendly, I must also note that the tour director was unique, very professional with a great sense of humor, always ready to help, at all times *Personal information removed by Feefo* made us feel that the trip was worth it, in the same way the driver gave us security in his driving.
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Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024
It was a great tour and our tour director (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) was amazing
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Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
Well organised, comfortable buses with WC on board if needed. Brilliant driver in *Personal details removed by Feefo*. Tour is a steady pace with quite a bit of walking, if your not up to that you will miss alot. Not alot of down time to shop but you are there to see the sights and history first. Loved our tour with great group of people and great host *Personal details removed by Feefo* and driver "Personal details removed by Feefo, such a safe, careful lovely man to drive us everywhere. Good steady pace perhaps in Rome hotel a little closer in walking distance to main shopping area, but understand the trouble with coaches getting in. Would have loved more time in some places but to achieve what we saw in our space of time was pretty good. Brilliant travel director in *Personal details removed by Feefo* who definitely put in the extra miles to help us understand and see what we requested. Love our trip and all the countries.
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Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
*Personal details removed by Feefo* our guide, was extremely experienced and professional. His local knowledge and anecdotes built our knowledge of the places we were in and added to the experience. Everything ran like clockwork as we very well organised. He ensured everyone was catered for and made adjustments to meet our needs. *Personal details removed by Feefo* was a driver extraordinaire! I immediately felt safe and the whole bus applauded his driving skills in tight spaces more than once. It was a comprehensive but well paced itinerary maximising our experiences in the time we had. Our guide *Personal details removed by Feefo* and our drive *Personal details removed by Feefo were OUTSTANDING and made the trip an unbelievable and memorable experience.
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Anonymous - Traveled, January 2025
Fantastic way to see a lot, we had a few early mornings and full days driving but we stopped every couple of hours and got the most out of all our cities we visited.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2025
Debra Miley - Traveled, November 2024
The service was excellent as always our guide was very knowledgeable, gracious and kind! The Driver was also amazing kept us safe and was very kind! My disappointment had nothing to do with the service! Too much go go go very little free time I felt like too much was squeezed in that I saw a lot but didn't see a lot example.... We saw the Louvre.... Going by on a boat! Well so what!!! Too much time on the coach!
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Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
A lot of Europe in the time allotted. Many great side trips along with great food even at rest stops.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/02/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
It hits all the highlights of a European tour. If I had one comment to make it would be to have some more personal time for shopping and washing etc.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
Our TD was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and kept everything on time. The trip is a lot of places at a very fast pace A lot of early morning starts for a lot of travel on the bus Not enough down time a the places we were at 2 nights at more places would have been nice.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2024
Julie Macinnes - Traveled, July 2024
We had an excellent time with a mix of NZ's & Aussie"s plus 2 Americans The bus is spacious with plenty of leg room We did approximately 7800 km. We had an amazing time. It was very busy & a reasonable fitness for walking makes it easier. We saw so many different areas of Europe. Our group ended up at 21 which was perfect as you got 2 seats each with lots of leg room.
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Diane Jeffs - Traveled, July 2024
We had exceptionally good tour leader and driver! Both were helpful. We were able to acccess a doctor when needed through the tour leader contacting the hotel we were in and organising that for us. We found the itinerary full and interesting especially in the last weeks of the tour. The tour began in Paris and we would have preferred the Palace of Versaille and Monets garden rather than a local market and a rather ordinary restaurant. We had been advised that we would have choices andcwe would be able to decidevwhich wecwould like to do. But we discovered that the options were chosen by the tour guide and the only choice we had was whether we went to that choice or not go. It was obvious that others also found this disappointing. We had an excellent tour leader and bus driver! They were very professional, approachable, friendly, and experienced!
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Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
Service was good and Hotels were excellent. Some of the locations for included meals were average. I feel that insight needs to change the way it delivers the optional extras. Instead of charging the tour price add the optional extras into the total price. Nobody likes to go on a holiday then have to add more costs whilst on the tour. Please remember that Australians are not accustomed to Tipping and feel very awkward about this. I personally felt very uncomfortable about the tipping process during our tour. Lots of early starts and not long enough at some destinations. The final 3/4 days are far too much bus travel and I felt that we just covered some countries just to tick the box, as to say we went to 9 countries.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024
Pre-travel customer service was poor, as no contact was made until I contacted Insight several days prior to departure. During travel - Richard was very good. The destinations were great but on many occasions, farctoo much time was spent travelling between destinations on the coach.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2024
Gavin McGraw - Traveled, June 2024
Richard was always well prepared with the purchase of tickets for events, sorting local tour guides for different venues, our accommodation with registering and dispersing our room keys, keeping us well informed, not having to wait in queues, places of interest, dinners and visiting places of interest. We also had plenty of leg room on the coach as less seats and limited number of tourists. Read less Our Tour Guide, Richard Lintott was a very knowledgable, sincere and caring person. He was so organised and a living encyclopedia, what Richard didn't know wasn't worth knowing. It would be very hard for anyone to step into Richards shoes and Insight is very fortunate to have such a great employee who treated everyone with respect and care. Also, not to forget our very talented and amazing driver Piero, who daily cleaned and his coach and deserves a medal for the tight spots he was able to fit his coach through. Will miss both these wonderful people. Highly recommend Insight Vacations and can't wait for our next adventure with them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Kerri-Ann De Sair - Traveled, June 2024
Richard our guide & Piero (driver) were brilliant. Richard had so much interesting facts and was kind, caring & funny. We were sad when it was over. Loved every minute of it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
It's a great itinerary but I think without the "optional extras" it would be quite ordinary. We had a wonderful time and saw so much that we may not have seen or even known about if we hadn't been on this tour. Our guide, Richard was an absolute font of knowledge and stories and anecdotes. He brought things to life. I do think that people need to understand how much walking is involved and how tiring the itinerary is there's no real down time and you should be prepared for that. However, it's necessary if you want to see all that we saw. The hotels were all great. perhaps with the exception of Venice. Pillows in Amsterdam was beyond expectations! This tour was well worth the effort.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
The 26 days of European Grandeur was managed a very experienced and knowledgeable tour director Chantal Sucaud making the travel stress free. I am grateful that she took care of the pace and space I needed when I had tendinitis. Thank you for my birthday surprise too! Read less The itinerary is very ambitious and the activities all back to back without much of "me" time even though the duration is 26 days. Thankfully, my tour director, Chantal Sucaud is very experienced and knowledgeable. Her meticulous planning and arrangements are perfectly executed. She was very caring and considerate to those who fell ill and those that have mobility issues. Her ability to articulate the history, traditions and stories along the journey with her unique sense of humor is really impressive. A very committed TD who wanted to give her guests as much as she could. The best part of itinerary are the river/lake cruises. They are the "must do", complimenting the land tours perfectly, slowing down the pace a little for the picturesque scenery appreciation with beverages/snacks and have the sun and fresh air in my face. In addition to the feedback above, I hope that Insight can evaluate their hotel partners as some of the hotels provided rooms that have worn out furniture, dusty and overall condition is not premium. This is quite a disappointment for premium travel. It's not just the hotel rating but the comfort feel of staying in that matters.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
That its extremely busy itinerary but we'll worth it. Accommodation is good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
The optional tours were an unexpected and expensive extra- not always good value. Some hotels and meals were excellent and others really ordinary. The tour guide spent an excessive amount of time reminding us about the tips expected at the completion of the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
