Experience grand Europe at its very best. Be awestruck by the natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic diversity of 15 countries across the romantic west and imperial east of the continent. Discover Barcelona, Rome, London, Paris, the Swiss Alps, French Riviera, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Ljubljana and so much more. Experience the instantly recognisable and our special hidden gems. Explore the unimaginable wealth of attractions. History is all around you as we discover the everchanging landscapes, cultures, stories, art, architecture and cuisines. Enter a fairy-tale of castles, palaces and chateaux. Discover the real Europe with HolidayMax’s immersive luxury touring. Themes include: Europe, Europe Touring, England, West-Vlaanderen, Departs from London, Luxury Coach, Returns from Paris. + Show more

Package Includes

Return international flights to London (premium airline)
Travel by modern luxury coach
Tour director and host, with local guides
4 Nights London hotel (superior 4 Star)
3 Nights Rome hotel
3 Nights Barcelona hotel
2 Nights Amsterdam hotel
2 Nights Berlin hotel
2 Nights Prague hotel
2 Nights Venice hotel
2 Nights Wilderswil hotel
2 Nights Paris hotel
1 Night Vienna hotel
1 Night Tuscany hotel
1 Night Avignon hotel
1 Night Munich hotel
1 Night Bonn hotel
25 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners
Thames River cruise
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Rhine River cruise
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting
Meet and Greet Personalised Transfers

Highlights

London (England) Paris (France) Amsterdam (Netherlands) Rome (Italy) French Riviera Venice (Italy) Tuscany (Italy) Rhine Valley (Germany) Prague (Czech Republic) Barcelona (Spain) Florence (Italy) Swiss Alps Colosseum Munich (Germany) Vienna (Austria) Pisa (Italy) Bruges (Belgium) Bratislava (Slovakia) Avignon (France) Dresden (Germany) Pantheon Monaco Nice (France) Arles (Spain) Geneva (Switzerland) Vaduz (Liechtenstein) Luxembourg Ljubljana (Slovenia)

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• Three nights stay in Barcelona & Rome

• Enjoy free flexi-days to explore Prague, Paris, the Swiss Alps,

Venice, Amsterdam & Berlin your way

• London flexi-tour, walking tour, Thames river cruise

• Walking tours of Rome, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Ljubljana, Venice &

Avignon with expert local guides

• Tour Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Florence, Bratislava

• Visit Pisa, Bratislava, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Bruge, Dresden,

Geneva, Lake Geneva, Arles, Pont du Gard, Gardon River

• Rhine River cruise, see remarkable castles

• Amsterdam canal cruise & dinner

• Incredible mountain drive through the Swiss Alps

• Swiss mountain train (optional) to the top of Europe with snow year-

round

• Dinner in a traditional German beer hall

• Authentic Czech cuisine for dinner in Prague

• Visit one of the oldest French perfumeries

• French Rivera scenic drive to Monaco

• Rhine Valley wine tasting

• Plus more immersive excursions and experiences

DAY 1 Depart Australia for England

Today we depart for London, England. Fly on a premium award-winning airline like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qantas or British Airways (subject to availability). Enjoy the attentive cabin service, regular meals and onboard entertainment system.

DAY 2 Arrive in London (England)

You will be personally met at London’s Heathrow Airport by your HolidayMax representative and transferred to your central London hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around this iconic city.

Meet and Greet personalised arrival transfer, overnight London hotel.

DAY 3 Tour London

Your first two full days in London are flexi-tours, so you can tour at your own pace, visiting places of most interest to you. Relax into London time with a choice of included touring options to suit your mood, before we embark on our fully escorted Grand Europe adventure.

London has something for everyone. Be immersed in history with eye-opening antiquity everywhere, be consumed by centuries of spectacular tradition or embrace cool Britannia’s culture, fine food and good times.

Your flexi-tour includes our enthralling walking tours and a scenic river cruise on the Thames. You have 4 circular driving tours, stay on for the whole tour enjoying our guide’s entertaining commentary or get-off at any one of 60 incredible stops and re-join our next circular tour bus at your leisure. Explore must-see attractions like Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Parliament Square, Big Ben, Knightsbridge, Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Harrods, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Kings Cross, Tower Bridge, Oxford Street shops, Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London and more. Alternatively, find your own piece of captivating London.

Walking tours include “The Royal Walking Tour” (including the Changing of the Guards) and “The Beatles London Walking Tour”. Your cruise through the heart of the River Thames takes you from Westminster past an array of amazing landmarks to St. Katharine’s Pier with more entertaining commentary from your captain.

All 4 circular hop-on hop-off tours, a choice of walking tours and a river cruise are included – so tour as much as you like or simply take it easy.

Coach tour, overnight London hotel.

DAY 4 Explore London

Make the most of your second flexi-tour today. Perhaps visit the Queen’s royal residence of Buckingham Palace, see Poets’ Corner and the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey, take a flight in one of the famous glass pods on the London Eye, climb the breathtaking heights of St Paul’s Cathedral’s domed galleries, soak in the exceptional view from the ultra-modern Shard building or test your nerves at the formidable Tower of London.

All 4 circular tours, choice of walking tours and a river cruise are included – so tour as much as you like or simply take it easy.

Coach tour, overnight London hotel.

DAY 5 London to Bruges (Belgium) to Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Today we make our way to the English Channel for a crossing to continental Europe, en route to Belgium, and the fairy-tale town of Bruges. This is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Picturesque cobbled lanes and dreamy canals link photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historical churches and lane after lane of old whitewashed almshouses. Famous for its beer, waffles, chocolate and moules et frites there is plenty to tempt you here. Enjoy time to explore Bruges and experience the fairy-tale cobblestone streets, historic old churches and lofty towers.

Continue to Holland and as we journey through the Dutch countryside noticing the many windmills and waterways as we approach Amsterdam, arriving in the afternoon. You have free time to explore some of Amsterdam. It has a stunning canal district with an incredible dining scene with an endless list of restaurants and cafes, with hundreds of museums. Your HolidayMax tour leader is full of ideas and local knowledge so you can get the best out of your time here.

Luxury coach tour, Overnight Amsterdam hotel

Day 6 Explore Amsterdam

Choose how you’d like to experience Amsterdam today with a selection of activities on offer. Perhaps venture off to explore Holland's 700-year-old capital that is both sophisticated and modern. Maybe visit the enchanting old town and trend-setting new parts. You’ll never know what you’ll find around the corner in this fascinating city, built around magnificent canals and atmospheric narrow lanes – and with more push-bikes than people. Perhaps take a bike tour.

You also have the option of joining a tour of the Dutch countryside. Experience the historical windmill village of Zaanse Schans and discover how they were vital to the industrial development of the Netherlands. See the historic polder drainage windmill built in1636. Visit the quaint seaside village of Volendam and wander the main street filled with cafes and local nick-nacks and admire the sprawling views. Famous for cheeses like Gouda, Edam, Maasdam and Boerenkaas, you’ll savour a visit to a Dutch cheesemaker. Learn all about the quirky clog and its cultural significance from a clog maker.

Tonight, we all enjoy a special dinner cruise on Amsterdam’s scenic canals, featuring Dutch cuisine with local delicacies like the poffertjes pancakes. You’ll discover that the story of Amsterdam is intimately connected with water and its 165 canals, that are now world heritage listed. Amsterdam was reclaimed from the sea making the canals and harbour cruise the best way to experience many of the city’s highlights.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Amsterdam and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like the Dutch Countryside Tour ($65) or MOCO Museum & House of Bols ($35). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, Dinner, Amsterdam Canal Cruise, Overnight Amsterdam hotel

Day 7 Amsterdam to Berlin (Germany)

We leave Holland behind and travel to Germany and it’s bold and vibrant capital Berlin. Bursting with history, and still carrying some scars from the cold war, Berlin has today developed a remarkable combination of cutting-edge glamour and grunge.

Breakfast, dinner, overnight Berlin hotel

Day 8 Explore Berlin

This morning experience an enthralling walking tour of Berlin. Breathe in the culture of this big multicultural metropolis with positive energy bursting in every direction. We also visit a number of poignant locations like Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Site of Hitler’s Former Bunker, Luftwaffe HQ, 17th June Street, The Berlin Wall, The Former SS Headquarters, and Checkpoint Charlie. Learn the story of this city. Einstein, Marx, Hitler, JFK, Bismarck and Bowie are some of the famous people that have shaped – and been shaped by – Berlin.

This afternoon enjoy plenty of time to explore Belin yourself. Perhaps wander the streets to discover the unpretentious charm of what feels like a large international village. Perhaps join an optional tour to the solemn Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

Today is a flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood in the afternoon. You can explore Berlin and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like the Hop on hop off bus tour ($45) or Berlin tour ($85). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, overnight Berlin hotel

Day 9 Berlin to Dresden to Prague (Czech Republic)

We farewell Berlin heading for Dresden in Saxony. When admiring the elegant spires, towers, domes, palaces, churches and stately buildings of Dresden - it's hard to believe that the city was destroyed in World War II. It has had a remarkable painstaking restoration to fully restore its grand buildings. Enjoy some time here, perhaps some local German food - such as Bratwurst - and wander the beautiful paved streets.

We continue on through the old iron curtain to the Czech Republic and splendid fairy tale Prague. Prague is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty. Its history goes back a millennium and is renowned to have the best beer in Europe. It’s well recognised as a beautiful city, boasting elaborate baroque, gothic, art nouveau and cubist architecture. Known for its abundance of art, your exploration of Prague will be a truly rewarding one. Prague will come to life during your walking tour of the city with a local guide. See quirky bars, cobbled lanes and beautiful courtyards.

Tonight, experience authentic Czech cuisine at a special dinner to celebrate your first night in this wonderful imperial city. Watch the lights dance across the river as you cross the Charles Bridge. Marvel at the castles lit against the night sky.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Prague hotel

Day 10 Explore Prague

Choose how you’d like to experience this splendid city with a selection of activities on offer. Perhaps treat yourself to the fairy tale magic of Prague and revisit some of the places you saw yesterday like the majestic Prague Castle, the famous Charles Bridge, the ‘Old Town’ or the Jewish Quarter. Lose yourself in Prague's myriad of twisting lanes. There is also a ‘Secret Garden’, which leads to a man-made grotto (if you can find it). Prague's dramatic history is reflected in the beauty of the architecture of churches, opera houses, concert halls and parks. You could sample the famous local beer or visit the John Lennon tribute - Lennon wall - with its words of peace, which is added to on a daily basis. Your HolidayMax tour leader is full of ideas and local knowledge so that you can get the best out of your time here.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of exploring Prague and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like the Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening ($65). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Prague hotel

Day 11 Prague to Bratislava (Slovakia) to Vienna (Austria)

Today we leave the Czech Republic and head to Slovakia, for a stop in its capital Bratislava. We take a tour of this medieval and Gothic city, including a stop at famous Bratislava Castle, high on the hill.

We continue to Austria and its capital Vienna for a city tour. Few cities can show off such cultural and historical splendour and maintain a profile as an exciting, modern city, but Vienna does it well. Baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces set the stage for Vienna's artistic and musical masterpieces. Complimenting a musical past that includes luminaries like Mozart and Beethoven, Vienna has a buzzing modern culinary scene, rich coffee-house culture and bustling social scene. Enjoy a special dinner tonight.

Breakfast, dinner, overnight Vienna hotel

Day 12 Vienna to Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Venice (Italy)

We continue south leaving Austria for Slovenia and it’s leafy, elegant capital of Ljubljana. Experience a walking tour of this little gem of a city. Despite its small size, you’ll be enchanted by its beauty, which features a wealth of cultures, activities and sights. Ljubljana Castle overlooks the city and dates back to the 16th Century.

Next is Venice, a city built on more than 100 small islands that are lined with splendid Renaissance and Gothic palace. It has no roads, just canals like the famous Grand Canal. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s famous red roofs.

This evening you’ll have some time to explore Venice or take an additional optional activity like Venice by night water-taxi tour ($50). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Venice hotel

Day 13 Explore Venice

This morning experience a walking tour into the heart of Venice to find out why this is such a famous city. See the instantly recognisable Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace.

Afterwards enjoy free time to explore Venice. Perhaps sip an espresso, take a cruise along the canals on a gondola or relax and watch the world go by in one of the many piazzas. Perhaps join our optional excursion to Murano & Burano islands to learn how Venetian glass and lace art are created, or opt for a dip with the locals at popular Lido Beach.

Today is a flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Venice and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like a Venice Gondola Ride ($35) or Murano, Burano & Venetian lagoon tour ($75). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Venice hotel

Day 14 Venice to Rome

Continue through the magnificent Italian countryside to the eternal city of Rome. Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. Feel this energy and excitement as you start to approach.

Our local guide will introduce you to this intoxicating place. Visit The Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum and Colosseum and Trevi Fountain (coins at the ready).

Breakfast, dinner, overnight Rome hotel

Day 15 Explore Rome

Choose how you’d like to experience this incredible world city with a selection of activities on offer. Perhaps discover its vibrant street life, ancient ruins and awe-inspiring art yourself.

Alternatively, you could join our optional tour to Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel with the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo or experience a food-lovers Roman tour or visit Castel Gandolfo (the pope's summer home).

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Rome and the amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like a Vatican City guided tour ($85), Castel Gandolfo tour ($115) or Roman food tour ($100). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Rome hotel

Day 16 Explore Rome

On our second free day in Rome, we have two optional tours. You could join an excursion to Pompeii – the ancient Roman city, now a World Heritage Site. Alternatively enter the spectacular Colosseum with our local tour guide, to go back in time when gladiators, chariots and lions ruled the arena. Italians believe in taking it easy - "Dolce far Niente". Follow suit by relaxing at the trattoria with some local food and wine.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can continue to explore Rome yourself or choose an optional activity like a Pompeii Tour ($130). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Rome hotel

Day 17 Rome to Florence (Tuscany)

Travel to spectacular Tuscany to its famous capital city of Florence for a guided walking tour. It’s the cradle of the Renaissance culture, it’s romantic, enchanting and completely irresistible. Learn about the legacy of the Medicis and see the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, featuring Michelangelo’s ‘David’. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio.

After the tour, learn about refined Italian leather-crafting as we visit a leather craftsman. Spend lunchtime exploring at your leisure, before we journey to your accommodation in the ancient spa town of Montecatini Terme.

Today you’ll have some time to explore Tuscany or take some additional optional activities like a Tuscan Dinner ($40) or a Medici's and the Renaissance walking tour ($20). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, Overnight Tuscany hotel

Day 18 Tuscany to French Riviera

Continue through the Tuscan countryside made famous by numerous great painters, to Pisa. This compelling small city is best known for an architectural venture gone very wrong. The leaning tower is one of the most memorable sights in Europe and one of the seven medieval wonders of the world.

We continue to France and to one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world – the French Riviera – or Côte d'Azur. Our destination, Nice, has a stunning Mediterranean beachfront location, it’s full of old-world opulence, year-round sunshine and vibrant street life.

Breakfast, Overnight Nice hotel

Day 19 Explore French Riviera

This morning enjoy free time to explore this favoured playground of celebrities and the well-heeled. Nice has been a magnet for famous visitors since the 1700s. Nothing compares to the simple joy of a balmy beach morning interspersed with a spot of people-watching astride the Promenade des Anglais' famous blue chairs.

This afternoon we journey along the Mediterranean coast to the Principality of Monaco (world’s second-smallest country, after the Vatican). The spectacular home of the Formula One Grand Prix street race has been a magnet for high-rollers and hedonists since the early 20th century. We'll learn about intoxicating fragrances at a local perfumery en route. In Monaco, we visit the residence of the Prince of Monaco, take in the sweeping vistas from a viewpoint overlooking the spectacular harbour, and visit the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. Enjoy some free time in Monaco.

Breakfast, Overnight Nice hotel

Day 20 French Riviera to Barcelona (Spain)

We continue along the French Riviera past Montpellier to World Heritage listed Arles in the Camargue region, with its colourful houses and Roman Amphitheatre. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is well known as the inspiration for 200 of Van Gogh canvas paintings, many of which are very recognisable and displayed in the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh.

We journey west along the Mediterranean coast into Spain’s Catalonia region, arriving into Barcelona. Experience a thrilling tour of this enchanting beach city with remarkable architecture and a boundless cultural scene. See Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Gaudi's eclectic architecture. Experience La Ramblas - a walkway full of stalls, cafes, entertainers and life.

Following dinner, perhaps head to the heart of the city to absorb the vibrant culture.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Barcelona hotel

Day 21 Explore Barcelona

Choose how you’d like to experience Barcelona today with a selection of activities on offer. There is so much to do and see - museums, the 'Old Town', art galleries, sun-drenched beaches, incredible cafes and some of the best shopping in Europe. We highly recommend taking in the panoramic splendour and city views from Park Guell. The park features a spectacular design typical of Anton Gaudi. Another Gaudi classic is the unfinished Sagrada Familia.

Barcelona's architectural treasures span 2000-plus years, but many of its more modern additions are it’s most famous. The Modernisme movement and Antoni Gaudí’s has greatly influenced the face of Barcelona architecture. Barcelona’s bright light and mood has also long inspired artists, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró (with major museums here devoted to their works).

You’ll savour meal times. The Catalan region has a long and celebrated tradition of cooking with simple, flavourful ingredients like seafood and jamón (cured ham) which are transformed into remarkable delicacies often served in spectacular settings. Perhaps enjoy sunset drinks on a panoramic terrace or experience a rustic beachside chiringuito (temporary snack bar) on the sand. Live music transforms Barcelona as night falls with intoxicating rhythms of flamenco or brassy jazz. Maybe see Barcelone FC stadium.

Alternatively, join one of our tours like a visit to Montserrat, a multi-peaked mountain (Catalan Pre-Coastal Range) or watch a traditional Flamenco show – a dance of great passion, style, flair.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Barcelona and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like the Flamenco show & dinner ($125) or Montserrat ($105). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Barcelona hotel

Day 22 Explore Barcelona

Enjoy another day to experience this incredible city, so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Barcelona yourself or choose an optional activity like Montserrat ($105). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Barcelona hotel

Day 23 Barcelona to Avignon (France)

Say farewell to Barcelona today as we travel back to France through the wonderful countryside to the historic Pont du Gard – an impressive 2,000 year old aqueduct built by hand with ancient tools. It has multiple levels and spans 300 metres, it’s truly magnificent.

We continue through the splendid Provence region to 'The City of Popes' – Avignon on the beautiful Rhône River. The city has a long history, stunning architecture and great religious significance as the home of the Pope, and centre of the Roman Catholic world, for 70 years during the early 1300s. Avignon has an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably the Palais des Papes. Experience a walking tour through this intriguing city.

Indulge in a special local dinner tonight, featuring mouth-watering Provençal cuisine that is high-spirited but simple. Enjoy some free time this evening.

Breakfast, dinner, overnight Avignon hotel

Day 24 Avignon to Geneva (Switzerland) to the Swiss Alps

We continue through the beautiful French countryside, taking a scenic drive across the border into Switzerland and to Geneva, renowned for its lakeside sophistication. Geneva is surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, with dramatic views of towering Mont Blanc, and set on the splendid Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). It’s a global hub for diplomacy and banking, home to the Red Cross and European Headquarters of the UN.

This afternoon journey through the spectacular Swiss Alps meandering through the mountains, for our stay in a picture-postcard mountain village right in the heart of the Jungfrau region. This World Heritage site contains Europe's largest glacier and is understandably one of the most popular regions of the Alps. Time to relax, watch the sunset over the mountains and take in the crisp clear mountain air.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Wilderswil hotel

Day 25 Explore the Swiss Alps

Choose how you’d like to experience the majesty of the Swiss Alps with a selection of activities on offer. Highly recommended is the incredible mountain train journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe - it’s simply breath-taking all the way up. If the journey to the top wasn’t enough, at 3.5km above sea level, the destination is considered ‘the top of Europe’, with majestic vistas of ice, snow and rock that are truly breathtaking. See the utterly enormous glacier and enjoy the year-round snowy conditions. You’ll treasure this experience forever.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your interest. You can explore Wilderswil and its fascinating attractions yourself at your own pace or chose an optional activity like the (highly recommended) Train to Jungfraujoch ($285) or a Swiss Dinner ($45). Maybe even something more adventurous for the young at heart - like White-Water River Rafting ($175), Sky-diving ($560) or Paragliding ($250). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Wilderswil hotel

Day 26 Swiss Alps to Liechtenstein to Munich (Germany)

This morning we farewell Switzerland and head into the Principality of Liechtenstein, one of the world's tiniest and richest countries. It’s like a fairy-tale country set among mountain ranges that rise steep and rugged above the Rhine. See dramatic Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein.

This afternoon continue to Germany and the Bavarian city of Munich, to enjoy a fascinating escorted walking tour. A city of apparent stark contrasts between modern and traditional, where tall beer tankards and Lederhosen shorts sit side by side with high-tech cars and edgy art. Munich has a wealth of cultural hot-spots, smart sophistication a certain charm that you’ll find irresistible.

This evening, experience one of Munich’s traditional beer halls for a Bavarian beer and special dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Munich hotel

Day 27 Munich to Rhine Valley

Today we travel through Germany to the Rhine Valley famous for its medieval castles perched high above the river and steep fields of wine-producing grapes. Relax on board a splendid Rhine riverboat as we cruise past the most concentrated stretch of castles in all of Europe, expansive vineyards, charming medieval towns and lofty cliffs. Learn the curious story of the castles, most built by a mafia of local robber barons, knights and princes.

We then enjoy wines from some of the world’s oldest vineyards at a special local wine tasting, including of course, Riesling and perhaps even the rare eiswein (ice wine) dessert wine. Enjoy dinner tonight.

Breakfast, Wine tasting, Dinner, Overnight Bonn hotel

Day 28 Rhine Valley to Luxembourg to Paris (France)

We say goodbye to Germany and travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, ranking among the world's top nations for both wealth and wine consumption. The fairy-tale capital, Luxembourg City, is perched on a dramatic clifftop and home to the Grand Ducal Palace. See the remarkable medieval castles on Luxembourg’s rolling forested hills complimented by strings of quaint villages.

This afternoon we journey though the French countryside to the ‘City of Love’ Paris. Experience a tour of the splendid French capital to see some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and more.

This evening enjoy a special dinner at an atmospheric restaurant in the famous Latin Quarter. Popular with Parisians, the Latin Quarter is an eclectic, bohemian and historic neighbourhood - so you’ll feel like a local walking the bustling narrow streets. You’ll even get to experience Paris' world-famous metro system.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Paris hotel

Day 29 Explore Paris (France)

Choose how you’d like to experience this spectacular city with a selection of activities on offer. The wonderful thing about Paris is that it there is always so much to experience here. It’s monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros and boutiques are complimented by a new wave of hip urban culture. The River Seine flows through the heart of the city, its banks are peppered with book sellers and market stalls. Famous architecture is scattered through the city, so exploring yourself on foot is a great way of taking in every ounce of history. A River Seine cruise will take you right past many city highlights complete with a fascinating commentary - such as Grand Palais, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral (under repair) and National Assembly - to the famous Eiffel Tower for a birds eye view of Paris. Your HolidayMax tour leader is full of ideas and local knowledge, so that you can get the best out of your time here.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of activity to suit your mood. You can explore Paris and its amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or choose an optional activity like the Paris Extra Tour ($80), River Seine Cruise ($20), Cabaret Show ($130), Montparnasse Observation Deck ($25) or An Evening in Montmartre ($65). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Paris hotel

Day 30 Paris to London (England)

Time to farewell continental Europe as we cruise back across the English Channel and back into the United Kingdom and London.

Breakfast, Overnight London hotel

Day 31 Say Goodbye to London

Time to say farewell to your fellow travellers and friendly tour hosts as your epic tour of Europes iconic destinations and hidden gems across 15 countries draws to an end.

You will be personally met at your hotel by your HolidayMax representative and transferred to London Heathrow airport for your flight home.

Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer

DAY 32 Arrive home

Enjoy the attentive service on your premium airline flight home.

Luxury Coach Touring

You can expect to travel in style on a HolidayMax immersive escorted tour featuring unparalleled sightseeing and enriching cultural experiences. We are passionate about showing you the heart of the destination, enabling you to be truly touched by new experiences and unforgettable moments.

Stay in superior handpicked hotels in the best locations, with great amenities. Savour deliciously authentic local dining in outstanding restaurants with a mouth-watering array of culinary experiences.

Your knowledgeable tour director and host will ensure you get the best personal experience on your journey. Tours feature all the must-see sights along with our little-known exclusive hidden gems and special touches in each destination, with plenty of time for you to take it all in for yourself. Free flexi-days give you a choice of activities to suit your mood during the whole day. You’ll join like-minded fellow travellers from countries like United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for a rewarding and truly enjoyable group adventure.

Travel in state-of-the-art modern coaches with comfortable reclining seats and plenty of legroom. The elegant high-end coaches have large expansive windows for an incredible view, along with on-board toilets, safety belts, air-conditioning and video screens to make this exciting road trip luxurious and very comfortable.

Live life to the full. We’ve taken care of the details; you just need to relax and embrace your sense of adventure. Discover more and enjoy exclusive extra touches with HolidayMax™. Where all surprises are great surprises.

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Sunrise view of Colosseum architecture, Rome, Italy

Gornergrat train with waterfall and Matterhorn, Switzerland

Traditional gondola with turquoise waters, Venice, Italy

Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg, Austria

Parliament building at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

Pisa Cathedral with Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Marienplatz town hall during sunset, Munich, Germany

Sand beach beneath colourful old town, Monton, French Riviera

Vltava River historical center of Prague, Czech Republic

Dramatic Alps on Lake Geneva, Montreux, Switzerland

18th century Alte Hofbug with horse drawn carriage, Vienna, Austria

Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard Unesco World Heritage site,Nimes, France

Panoramic aerial view of beautiful summer day, Luxembourg

Old town Prince Palace on the Mediterranean sea, Monaco,France

View of Rome from Castle Sant'Angelo, Italy

Barceloneta Beach colourful sky at sunrise, Barcelona, Spain

Residence of Prince of Liechtenstein with Alps sunset, Vaduz

Berlin cathedral, Museum Island, Germany

Winter evening on canals of Bruges, Belgium

Famous Casa Batllo facade, Barcelona, Spain

1st century ancient Roman amphitheater, Arles, France

Miltenberg historical medieval town, Bavaria, Germany

Cityscape at Santa Maria del Fiore Church, Florence, Italy

National museum at Placa des Espanya, Barcelona, Spain

The Trevi Fountain in morning light, Rome, Italy

Berlin wall graffiti on east side gallery, Germany

Beautiful view of traditional gondolas in Grande Canal, Venice, Italy

Scenic springs sunset old town Pier Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

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