Euro Adventure with S-Trip! is your chance to see the best of Europe with your friends S-Trip! style. The tour takes in 8 countries, including England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands in a 17 day trip (including flights).
Accommodations are in a combination of hostels, hotels, campsite bungalows and an Austrian Gasthof. All sleeping arrangements are based on single sex multi-share.
Most meals are included as well as exclusive extras including a picnic at the base of the Eiffel Tower, a cycling tour of Amsterdam a chance to go skydiving in Switzerland and more.
This is a great way to get an in depth look at the historic capitals and countries of Central Europe.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• 3 nights hotel, 6 nights bungalow accommodation at European campsites,5 nights hostel accommodation, 1 night in Austrian Gasthof,
• 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 12 dinners
• English Channel Ferry crossings
• Modern air-conditioned coach
• Guided tours of Neuschwanstein, Tower of London, The Louvre & more
• Escorted services of a fully trained S-Trip! Leader, & Driver
• Gourmet Picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
• 2 day London Tube pass
• A bicycle tour of Amsterdam
• Farewell dinner in Amsterdam
• "On Site Chefs" in Lauterbrunnen, Rome & Venice
• Airfare from Toronto to London (& Return)
• RBC Classic Medical Insurance
• City tours: London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Verona, Venice, Amsterdam
NOT INCLUDED
• Your spending money, tips, souvenirs
• Visas (not needed if travelling on a Canadian Passport)
• Cost of optional activities & excursions, as listed
• Entrance fees to the various museums and sites visited (unless specified in the 'What's Included' section)
• Optional RBC Youth And Student Comprehensive Insurance ($158.00)
S-Trip! in Europe! The trip and staff were amazing and the sites unforgettable.
DAY 1 TORONTO
It’s departure day. Meet the S-Trip! staff at the airport in Toronto
before your flight to London.
DAY 2 LONDON
ENGLAND
Welcome to London,
one of the most exciting cities in the world. Enjoy a half day guided tour
around London.
The evening is yours to explore. (D)
DAY 3 LONDON
Start the day with a guided tour of the Tower of London, and then have the rest
of the day to explore London on your own. (B)
DAY 4 LONDON
TO PARIS, FRANCE
An early morning departure from London to join
the ferry from Dover to Calais. After dinner we head into "The
City of Lights" for a spectacular night light tour. (B,D)
DAY 5 PARIS
Today start off at the famous Louvre and then you will still have plenty of
free time to explore the sights of Paris at your own pace - Notre Dame
Cathedral, or the impressive Musee D'Orsay are close by before meeting the
group for a picnic dinner at the base of the Eiffel Tower. (B, D)
DAY 6 PARIS TO LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND
This morning we depart Paris and travel through the French countryside to
stunning Switzerland as we head on to Lauterbrunnen. (B, L, D)
DAY 7 LAUTERBRUNNEN
Relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the glacial valley of Lauterbrunnen
or take the chance to do some adventure activities such as skydiving($). (B, L,
D)
DAY 8 LAUTERBRUNNEN TO FLORENCE,
ITALY
From Lauterbrunnen we travel to Pisa to visit
the famous Leaning Tower, before continuing on to Florence,
the capital of Tuscany
and famous for its renaissance art and architecture. (B, L, D)
DAY 9 FLORENCE
TO ROME
Our walking tour of Florence is this morning and
in the afternoon we travel on to Rome,
home of the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and more.. (B)
DAY 10 ROME
A chance to visit the Vatican Museum this morning where we will have the
opportunity to see some of the finest works of art in the world - the paintings
in the Sistine Chapel. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (B, D)
DAY 11 ROME
TO VENICE
Through Tuscany and into Venice,
stopping on the way to visit ancient Verona,
where Romeo and Juliet played out their tragic love affair. (B, L, D)
DAY 12 VENICE
A relaxing gondola ride($) through the canals is a must-do while in Venice and
then take a few hours to get lost in the maze of streets, canals and piazzas.
(B, D)
DAY 13 VENICE
TO TYROL REGION, AUSTRIA
The beautiful Tyrol Region of Austria is next on our itinerary. (B, L, D)
DAY 14 TYROL TO RHINE
VALLEY, GERMANY
Today we stop at the famous Neuschwanstein
Castle for a tour before getting to
the Rhine Valley. (B, L, D)
DAY 15 RHINE-VALLEY-AMSTERDAM,
NETHERLANDS
It’s off to Amsterdam.
On our way into the city, we will have the opportunity to watch cheese and
traditional clog making demonstrations. (B)
DAY 16 AMSTERDAM
See the sights of Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Anne Frank's House as well as
the Rijks and Van Gogh Museums. (B, D)
DAY 17 AMSTERDAM AND DEPARTURE
Explore Amsterdam in the morning before we transfer to the airport for our
return flight home. (B)
LONDON: City tour: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Tower of London.
PARIS: City tour: Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysses, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,
Notre Dame, Louvre, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur
LAUTERBRUNNEN: Adventure sports, Jungfrau Mountain
PISA: Leaning Tower, Baptistry & Cathedral
FLORENCE: City Tour: Uffizi Gallery, Duomo Cathedral, Ponte
Vechio, Santa Croce Basilica
ROME: City tour: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Church of Capuchin Monks & Colosseum
VATICAN CITY: St Peter's Basilica
VERONA: See the ancient Roman Arena & Juliet's Balcony
VENICE: City tour : St Mark's Square & Basilica,
Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, the Campanile, Rialto Bridge
TYROL: Spectacular scenery & optional adrenaline activities
RHINE VALLEY: Neuschwanstein
AMSTERDAM: Bicycle & walking tour seeing Dam Square & the Royal Palace, Anne Frank Haus, Red light district.
Trip Info
- Trip Dates
May,July,August 2012
- Duration
17
- Starting Price
$2990
- Countries Visited
Austria, France, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, England, Italy, Vatican City
- Language
English on the bus. Guides are multilingual
- Currency
UK Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro
- Travel Time to Starting Point
7 hours from Toronto
- Transportation
Deluxe Highway Coach
- Group Size (Maximum/Minimum)
max 44 per bus
Travel Info
- Passport
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to travel on this itinerary. The passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country.
- Visas
No visas are required for Canadian Passport holders.
- Health Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been provided.