This tour is conducted at a medium-fast pace. Some long travel days may be required to complete this itinerary and you will typically spend two nights at each destination, with some one night stays required. This trip includes a mix of sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for exact group size. Enjoy features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights, and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.
River cruises are a relaxed, informal way to travel - there are fewer passengers on board compared to an ocean cruise, which means ample opportunity to make lifelong friends. You will pass through the world's most loved cities and towns; disembark and enjoy a shore excursion or two, or simply wander around and explore on your own.
✓ Travel with Globus Tours
✓ Meals included with 13 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners
✓ Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach
✓ Free Wi-Fi (where available)
✓ Accommodation: First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower
✓ Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Guided canal cruise. Visit a Diamond Centre. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Scenic cruise in Rhine River. Take pictures of the red-walled castle ruins. Enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg before driving to Karlsruhe.
Woodcarving demonstration followed by Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake). Take pictures of the waterfalls before continuing to Lucerne. Free time this afternoon and evening in Lucerne.
Walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Orientation walk and free time to browse in Vaduz. Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof.
Private Boat Ride in Venice. Orientation includes St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. Special dinner at a local restaurant.
A scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and olive-clad Tuscany to Rome.
Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time this afternoon.
Enhance your free time in Rome with an excursion to discover the city's best hidden secrets. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyACCOUNT. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo's masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts. See Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze Gates of Paradise, and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon.
Take pictures of the Leaning Tower en route to Monte Carlo.
Drive along the Promenade des Anglais. Old Town walking tour in Lyon. Free time to browse before dinner at the hotel.
Scenic drive through Burgundy with its vineyards and chateaux en route to Paris.
Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and a Seine cruise.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,820.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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