Splendid Europe - End Amsterdam, Classic Group
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Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you see the Colosseum in Rome, take in the regal history of the Habsburgs at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and see the Rhine Valley sights on the road to Königswinter during this 2-week guided tour. From the iconic attractions of Rome and the cultural gems of the Vatican, your expert-led voyage sets out across Europe, stopping for sunset cocktails and dinner in Venice, and sightseeing in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. In Vienna, enjoy the exclusive Insight Choice of Viennese Waltz dance lessons—set to the tunes of Mozart’s masterpieces, or sample sachertorte at a traditional Viennese cafe, washed down with a specially selected coffee. End your adventure with a private Rhine Castle visit paired with regional wines and a dinner in Amsterdam.
Duration 14 days
Destination Amsterdam
Company Insight Vacations
Availability From 14/05/2026 to 21/10/2026
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 5 Dinner (D)13 Breakfast (B)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesVienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte
- Vienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family
- 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
- Rome: Savour dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavours
- Venice: In St Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip cocktails canal-side 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 culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant
- Vienna: Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte
- Vienna: Visit Capuchins Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family
- Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St
- Peter's Basilica
- Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit
- This 9th-century basilica’s simple facade guards the world's best-preserved Byzantine mosaics
- The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interior’s treasured collection, including Bernini's first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit
- This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history
- Rhineland: The beautiful scenery of the Rhine River is punctuated by the many castles dotted along its banks
- Delight in a private estate viewing of one of these Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments located along the Middle Rhine
- 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 master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century
- Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft
- This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 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 7 & 15: Affordable and Clean Energy & Life on Land
- Venice: Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Venice, exploring its canals, lively squares, and historic landmarks
- Discover the city’s unique charm as you navigate its maze of streets and take in iconic sights like St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge
- Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St
- Nicholas and Triple Bridge
- 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
- Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th century
- 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
Availability
- From 14/05/2026 to 21/10/2026
Visit Amsterdam
Day 1
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, renaissance palaces and baroque churches.
Transfers depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your hotel.Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2
A Local Expert introduces the grandeur of the city, starting with the Vatican State, the richest community on the world.
Visit the Vatican Museums, full of priceless treasures collected by the Popes. Once inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo's emotive 'Pieta' and see Bernini's intricately carved Papal Altar. The afternoon is yours to shop in the trendy boutiques or relax at a sidewalk cafe before an exclusive after-hours visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes.
Day 3
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.
Day 4
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 water taxi and savour a cocktail at sunset whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians, long after the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 5
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city.
Admire the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. before taking a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where St. Mark’s Basilica exudes the city’s former wealth and power.
Day 6
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 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.
Day 7
Follow the Drava River and cross over the Slovenian border to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor.
Continue past Graz through Styria’s forested mountains and on to Vienna.
Day 8
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 specialities of coffee and Sachertorte or visit Capuchins' Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg family in Vienna.
Day 9
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.
Day 10
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.
Day 11
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.
Day 12
Enjoy travelling through Germany and follow the Rhine Valley north to Königswinter.
Day 13
Delight in a private estate viewing of one of the famous Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments situated along the Middle Rhine over a glass of wine.
Continue your travels to Amsterdam. The best way to see this remarkable city is from the water as you cruise through the canal district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the elegant merchant houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, their facades are a reflection of when trade flourished during Amsterdam's Golden Age. Relax as you pass stunning gables, beautiful churches and the iconic Magere Brug, better known as the Skinny Bridge. In the evening, toast your adventure and new-found friends during a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 14
After breakfast, transfers arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
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| Thu 14th May, 202615/05/2025 | Wed 27th May, 202628/05/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Thu 28th May, 202629/05/2025 | Wed 10th June, 202611/06/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 3rd September, 202604/09/2025 | Wed 16th September, 202617/09/2025 | available | Per person from$9235* | Enquire » |
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