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TFOperated by Trafalgar

Grand European

From
CAD 9,669
Duration
23 days
Countries
United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Vatican City
Activity
easy

The adventure

Book your 2026 European tour with confidence. Free 3 day booking hold and flexible changes. Visit grand European cities with a multi-center tour from Trafalgar.

At a glance

Duration
23 days
Route
London → Paris
Countries
United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Vatican City
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History
Group size
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Day by day

Ruins of Hardknott Fort with a mountainous backdrop in England's Lake District.
Your journey through

United Kingdom, France & 7 more countries

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23-day itinerary

Day 1Welcome to LondonThe bright lights of London are your launchpad to a grand adventure through Europe. Broaden your horizons and explore the culture and heritage of the British capital or spend your day relaxing after your journey.
Street sign for South Kensington, London, UK, showcasing local charm.Welcome to London
The bright lights of London are your launchpad to a grand adventure through Europe. Broaden your horizons and explore the culture and heritage of the British capital or spend your day relaxing after your journey.
Day 2Explore Historic LondonJoin a Local Specialist this morning to see the iconic sights of London. From Big Ben and the imposing Houses of Parliament that stand alongside the Thames, to regal Buckingham Palace at the end of the grand Mall. Spend the day exploring London's bustling city streets, relax in one of the beautiful Royal Parks or visit one of the captivating museums and galleries for which the city is so famous.
High-rise modern building facade contrasting with unique rooftop design in Dublin.London
Join a Local Specialist this morning to see the iconic sights of London. From Big Ben and the imposing Houses of Parliament that stand alongside the Thames, to regal Buckingham Palace at the end of the grand Mall. Spend the day exploring London's bustling city streets, relax in one of the beautiful Royal Parks or visit one of the captivating museums and galleries for which the city is so famous.
Map showing London
Day 3Journey to BrugesLondonLeave London behind and travel by Eurostar to medieval Bruges. Meet your Local Specialist to explore its canals, lined with centuries-old gabled houses before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner and drinks in beautiful surrounds.
Picturesque view of the river in Galway, Ireland at sunset with historic buildings and a charming bridge.London
Leave London behind and travel by Eurostar to medieval Bruges. Meet your Local Specialist to explore its canals, lined with centuries-old gabled houses before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner and drinks in beautiful surrounds.
Map showing London
Day 4Discover Amsterdam’s CanalsJourney through the Dutch countryside to captivating Amsterdam, see the city's iconic sights from the comfort of a canal boat. At this evening's dinner, we’ll Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience at the Pauw family dairy farm.
Journey through the Dutch countryside to captivating Amsterdam, see the city's iconic sights from the comfort of a canal boat. At this evening's dinner, we’ll Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience at the Pauw family dairy farm.
Day 5Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhine ValleyTravel to Germany, arriving at Boppard where you'll board a Rhine cruise past hilltop castles. Admire the magnificent ruined sandstone castle in Heidelberg overlooking the Neckar River en route to your hotel where you'll dine this evening.
Travel to Germany, arriving at Boppard where you'll board a Rhine cruise past hilltop castles. Admire the magnificent ruined sandstone castle in Heidelberg overlooking the Neckar River en route to your hotel where you'll dine this evening.
Day 6Admire the Black Forest and on to LucerneJourney through romantic Black Forest landscapes today – tales of the Brothers Grimm are your constant companion as you continue through southwest Germany to the Swiss border. See the mighty Rhine Falls plunging dramatically near the town of Schaffhausen before arriving in the medieval city of Lucerne, your home for the next two nights.
Journey through romantic Black Forest landscapes today – tales of the Brothers Grimm are your constant companion as you continue through southwest Germany to the Swiss border. See the mighty Rhine Falls plunging dramatically near the town of Schaffhausen before arriving in the medieval city of Lucerne, your home for the next two nights.
Day 7Explore LucerneSee Lucerne's poignant Lion Monument this morning. The mournful mortally wounded lion hewn from sandstone provides a sombre reminder of the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Venture to the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge, explore Old Town’s colorful façades or consider an exhilarating mountain and cruise Optional Experience. This evening we enjoy dinner at our hotel.
See Lucerne's poignant Lion Monument this morning. The mournful mortally wounded lion hewn from sandstone provides a sombre reminder of the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Venture to the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge, explore Old Town’s colorful façades or consider an exhilarating mountain and cruise Optional Experience. This evening we enjoy dinner at our hotel.
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  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperiencesEvery one of our tours includes at least one conscious travel experience that supports one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). Look out for yours within the day-by-day trip itinerary. Find out more
  • Net-zero by 2050Travel knowing our 4-point climate action plan will ensure net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Find out more
  • Support LocalYour tour directly supports local communities by visiting family-run businesses, UNESCO sites and places of culturalsignificance. Find out more
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  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperiencesEvery one of our tours includes at least one conscious travel experience that supports one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). Look out for yours within the day-by-day trip itinerary. Find out more
  • Net-zero by 2050Travel knowing our 4-point climate action plan will ensure net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Find out more
  • Support LocalYour tour directly supports local communities by visiting family-run businesses, UNESCO sites and places of culturalsignificance. Find out more
  • Sustainable PracticesEvery part of our business, from trip design to how we run our offices, aligns to our 5-year sustainability strategy which ensures a positive impact on people, the planet and wildlife. Find out more
  • Philanthropic Efforts Our not-for-profit, the TreadRight Foundation, invests in nature-based solutions to address climate change. Find out more
  • Who We Are
  • Our Destination Management Companies
  • WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Become an Affiliate
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  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperiencesEvery one of our tours includes at least one conscious travel experience that supports one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). Look out for yours within the day-by-day trip itinerary. Find out more
  • Net-zero by 2050Travel knowing our 4-point climate action plan will ensure net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Find out more
  • Support LocalYour tour directly supports local communities by visiting family-run businesses, UNESCO sites and places of culturalsignificance. Find out more
  • Sustainable PracticesEvery part of our business, from trip design to how we run our offices, aligns to our 5-year sustainability strategy which ensures a positive impact on people, the planet and wildlife. Find out more
  • Philanthropic Efforts Our not-for-profit, the TreadRight Foundation, invests in nature-based solutions to address climate change. Find out more
  • Who We Are
  • Our Destination Management Companies
  • WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Become an Affiliate

Discover United Kingdom

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Scenic view of Whernside in Yorkshire Dales, lush green fields and stone walls under cloudy skies.
Peaceful clean river flowing near green farm fields and hills against cloudy sky
Beautiful landscape of Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland with reflections and rolling hills.
View of the London Eye with vibrant autumn trees reflecting in a serene park lake.
Passenger ferry with flag of England moored on rippling water near coast against green hills covered with grass in nature

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10 Aug – 1 Sep 2026(price may vary)
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24 Aug – 15 Sep 2026(price may vary)
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