", "The beautiful scenery of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.". "Watching my teenagers experience Europe for the first time, gain confidence in getting around on their own in other countries, communicating in different countries in various languages, and becoming intelligent, responsible travelers. ended!". I enjoyed all the locations on our tour agenda. !." Europe Jewel - 14 Days; Top Destinations. ", Overall, it was what I was looking for, anticipated and fulfilled what I wanted to do and experience, "So Many! This tour completely exceeded my expectations at every stop, one wonderful place after another. There were so many wow moments!". Jody was very knowledgeable on every city we visited and was certain to share that knowledge with us. Their advice helped make touring safe and fun. Day 5: Sintra, Portugal. I had stressed over an itinerary when a friend told me about RS. Jody our guide was wonderful and made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. He was so knowledgeable about the history, culture and current events in each of the places we visited. Our two weeks in Europe with our group felt like a whirlwind and at the same time like we spent two months there. My overall experience was very good. They come with a fridge, kitchen and an attached shower. Day 6 - Travel by train to the Cinque Terre. I was almost brought my knees to experience this reality for the first time. The people in our group were easy to get along with and fun. Jesse was able to arrange a group discount of sorts and was able to budget for an accordion player and female singer to serenade us from one of the gondolas. The logistics and travel details are all well planned and pre-arranged. We had great activities planned but also had free time to explore at our own leisure. "Hard to choose one, but the colloseum and the twinkling Eiffel tower were great! Address: Prinzregentenstrasse, 81925 Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The tour guide, Jodi, and our driver, Ronnie, were the best!! its glory was spectacular!". Each day was action packed with wonderful sights! 2 - Our local Rome guide was fantastic. I expected it to be just a climb to the top of a monument for a view of Paris, but the museum located inside near the top of the monument was extremely helpful in understanding its historical significance. The art, architecture, history, food, culture WOW. We rode the gondola to the top of the mountain and burst through the fog to 360 degree view of the Alps in glorious sunshine. I guess I was expecting the historic sites to be "off" the beaten track and it was awesome to be walking through the city looking in shop windows, turn a corner, and run into the Pantheon or the huge fountains 2000 year old. Tina was very information, friendly and upbeat. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour's participants. ), "So many I enjoyed the Vatican, seeing the alps, and Paris. You can get this destination in 3 hours by train. The Best of Europe in 14 days was a perfect fit for my husband and I to explore Europe for the first time. Or you can go south and visit Gibraltar, the only spot to see monkeys in Europe. "Viewing the EiffelTower at night when it was all lit up was awesome! A very busy day was followed by a slower travel day. Gimmewald was definitely a highlight in that regard. Sleep near Florence. The climb uphill for us took around 30 minutes but will vary depending on the weather. . For late afternoon drinks, head toHofbruhaus a3-level beer hallwith the occasional live band playing in front! Hop over to our Eurail Pass Guide for everything you need to know before planning your Europe trip. The letter he wrote upon leaving Dachau has been used for 12 years as part of the education program of the Cincinnati Holocaust and Humanity Center. It is a perfect balance of guided group activities and time on your own. Exciting 2 Week Europe Itinerary Ideas. I appreciated the visit to the South Italian US War Memorial, that and Dachau.". Address:Pogaarjev trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. "I loved our visit to the Swiss Alps. Jody did an outstanding job. Tonight we'll have our final dinner together, sharing memories and toasting our newly made friends. At some point, we found ourselves hanging out in a bathtub and Im sure youd able to find something more random when you visit. DAY: ANNECY LYON. The pace was excellent, wonderful having everything arranged for us, tickets bought etc! Prague and Budapest. Accommodation in Venice:Camping Rialto Venezia this was an amazing find outside of Venice: a camping ground providing clean shower and toilet facilities, with a mini mart to boot! "The BOE 14 tour had so many wow moments it's difficult to pick out just one, from the amazing ancient ruins of Rome, to the beautiful Tuscany agriturismo, the canals of Venice, the incredible works of art in Florence, the breathtaking views in Switzerland and the wonderful Parisian skyline.". If youre looking for somewhere further away from cities, this quaint resort town surrounded by nature is a nice change of environment, home to the scenic glacial Lake Bled and Bled Castle. 37:34- Chris's Europe itinerary: Bruges, Paris, Milan/Piedmont, Barcelona, and Porto. Also our tour guide Dave surprised "We experienced a continuous string of awe-inducing "wow" moments throughout the trip. Our tour guide was great! Great and fun staff. How the weather decided to cooperate was a miracle! Loved the hike, We had not experienced anything like that in the past. Fillipos is a very knowledgeable guide, and he worked hard to keep the group informed and entertained on the bus. At first I was bummed it wasn't actually a part of the tour, but we spent FOREVER there and it was my favorite over everything else. Loved everything here. It was absolutely one of the most dazzling things I have ever seen. My skepticism quickly vanquish once I met my wonderful tour family and guide. Lots of kids which I havent experienced on a tour before, our two were along also, and the kids were all great, 9 teens to early 20s. The cows even had bells!!". The combination between the big cities and small towns/country was very nice. However, if it is the first time you visit Europe, you can feel overwhelmed by all the information you find on the internet. "Having been to most of the places on the tour I must say my favorite city will always be Venice! The tour was amazing. *Pro-tip: Unless youre looking to mingle and socialise, visit this bar during lunch as it gets pretty packed during the evening. "Lauterbrunnen Valley was just amazing. The crowding was bad enough that in the future we would avoid those sites. We think that to do Rome justice, you should spend three days here. However, you can opt out of any thing that you don't want to do. First time to Europe so organization was key. We were also lucky enough to participate in a mass while in the basilica!". Gorgeous! We got lucky with great weather. So much so that we are going to try to plan our future travels around towards that he leads. If you're headed home, it's a breeze to reach Paris' airports by taxi, shuttle, or public transportation. Wonderful, action packed experience with a great group of people (guide and driver included). "Seeing the beautiful statue of David in reality;it is amazing! When you arrive at the capital of Spain you will notice that it is the center of the squares, pubs, stores, galleries, parks and fashion. Very detailed itinerary! Staromstsk nm. Thermal baths. Tour Type Group Tour. It was their first trip to Europe. This environmentally friendly city was something we wanted to check out, especially when not many knew of the country! Whilst the ceilings were stunning and rooms were magnificent, we had to pay on top of our entrance fees for a yellow sticker (2 each) that allowed us to take pictures. This castle only allows visitors that are part of guided tours. Louvre, Vatican Museum, museum in Florence, Venice in general, Coliseum in Rome, etc.). It was only a taste of each destination, but that is the point and I thought the selections were good since there are so many more places to go. "Switzerland - the view from our hotel was breath taking and beautiful. Boat: hour. All the pesky details were worked out by the Rick Steves tour professionals allowing me to enjoy all of the fun and adventures without feeling anxious or worried about anything! Taking the cable car up to the top of the Swiss Alps to Schilthorn, where we had a 360 degree view was a huge "wow"! And they loved knowing where the best gelato was located! Prizren is the second-largest city in Kosovo and also one of the most beautiful, which makes it a perfect addition to this Balkans travel itinerary. I loved the audios we had throughout the tour. What could be more charming than a week spent in these "poor provincial towns." . First of all our tour guide Dimitri was wonderful. Local tour guides were well chosen. One of the best trips we ever went on! That the Europeans have been at this a lot longer than we have and do it very well. The show stealer though, was theunderground lake at Seegrotte Hinterbrhl. Day 2: Madrid. Excellent organization. Getting Around Vienna:The S Bahn line is free with the Eurail Pass but some of the places visited required us to use other lines. Having the dedicated guides and local guides adds a special element to the tour as you get the history of the area, so instead of just seeing a structure, you have the history of what makes that structure special, whether it was good or bad historical events. . This morning, take the train back to Tsch, pick up the car, and commence the next leg of your 14-day Europe trip. On hindsight,I wished wed spent more time here. We were very pleased!! Only 1 ferry runs between Burano and Venice Ferry 12. Hannover is the next destination and it offers other kinds of natural landscapes and also modern and popular malls. Our Guide Ragen made the trip so much fun. It was my first time on a Rick Steves Tour and it was the perfect balance of being with the group and on your own. Day 1: Start of tour in London. It was one of the evenings I wished would never end!". Had a tremendous time! Maridjan the main guide was a rock star. Dmitri, our guide, is so knowledgeable & really helped to make this the best vacation we ever had. Today is a Saturday so most of the stalls in March aux Puces de Saint-Ouen are open (the busiest day is Sunday but we're leaving tomorrow). We had an excellent trip from day one to day of departure! Unfortunate but unavoidable. Tonight we'll share a hearty Swiss dinner together at our creaky old chalet in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It was absolutely magical walking those narrow cobbled ancient streets, discovering little Campos and restaurants. Itinerary was great and bus and driver were exceptional. We paid 11 (S$17.40) per person and scored 2 3-bed chalets for the 4 of us. I booked this trip last minute because I had the time off from work and I saw there were a few seats left, and it was 100% worth it! The side of the group was excellent. Chill at this iconic party place with beers listening to live bands, or run around exploring the pioneer of ruin pubs. We were also brought toHeiligenkreuz Abbey currently the oldestCistercian monastery in the world. The group was a little more "disconnected" than any other, but fine. No bus. This dish was jam-packed with fresh seafood and the rice was enveloped with rich tomato flavours. For details, see our Eiffel Tower ticket tips for tour members. We had a great group, a great bus and driver, great accommodations. We gained a wealth of information on dining, current culture and history as well as personal experience from all the guides. Getting around Rome:We didnt buy the 48-hour bus pass; we bought a ticket whenever we rode the bus instead, costing us1.50 (S$2.40) each time. The order and exertion of the trip are very well thought out. Spain and Portugal Itinerary with optional countries: Travel Guide. "Switzerland! Day 6 - Cordoba. Trial in Ohio's largest bribery scheme to start. Although the overnight in Beaune was pleasant and probably logistically necessary, I would have traded it for another day in Venice. How can one not visit Venice when in Italy? Tour Guide and Driver were fantastic, good group of people, and everything we saw, experienced and learned about can't even be described in a few short words. Day 3: More of Barcelona sightseeing, in-depth exploration of favorite spots. 1. So much to see and so much to learn!!! 2) Connectivity:You can preorder a portable WiFi devicethat provides you with 500MB/day to share with 4 others! I enjoyed the tour and my tour-mates. It was very cloudy and overcast when we went to the top of the mountain. Day 9: Norway in a Nutshell. The bus however was new but had a toilet that was broken the whole trip and I had to move because I had a broken seat. So many beautiful and awe inspiring sites. "Maybe the Eiffel tower, but that was only because it was the first thing we saw in Paris. But if I had to pick one, Seeing the full moon in Venice as we toured the canals on a boat tour. If only my spouse and I had that much energy! I also loved everything about Venice, especially catching the choir practice in St. Marks Square. It was incredible from beginning to end, perfectly planned down to the smallest detail but yet fun and spontaneous. We had an excellent tour guide who brought out a feeling of being a team with all of the tour members. Each day was filled with well planned experiences that enhanced my understanding of the history and culture of each area we visited. What i didn't plan on was getting to know the places we would travel to so well from the history our guide would share along the way. So, you must enjoy this day overall. *Pro-tip:Ask for the 3PM standing tickets that cost only2 (S$3.16). I also commend our bus driver for his expertise in driving and his safety for his passengers. 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