It was also a nice mix of the intensity of cities with the beauty of the countryside. Brought my kids, age 14 & 16. Id personally recommend visiting during the shoulder seasons spring and autumn when Europe generally sees fewer crowds of tourists. After free time for lunch, we'll wind our way through the verdant Tuscan hills to our country village hotel. Extremely knowledgeable tour guide and first rate bus driver were the BEST. moment was when all our COVID tests came back negative (all the group could agree on this). Even though we lost our guide halfway through. I really enjoyed getting to know the others in our tour group. European Christmas Markets. Of course, going through the gladiator's entrance at the Colosseum was pretty spectacular too!". We were unaware this was on our agenda until the day of our stop. A wonderful city to start knowing this lovely country is Marseille. 14-Day Northern Italy and Switzerland Itinerary: Bern - Interlaken - Milan - Venice. We even requested for a different type of pasta for our dish and they catered to it! Light to strenuous walking (your choice). Answer 1 of 4: Hey everyone, After I got stuck with my itinerary plan in Turkey for a while, I came up with an new idea, but not sure how much it is possible to do it within 13-14 days (roughly 2 weeks). All the other members of the tour were really nice, friendly, and interesting. 14. Tour guide, Stephanie, was obviously experienced and kept us on schedule. Author: Manuel RozewskiPublished: January 5, 2020 | Updated: October 8, 2020, . ", Wonderful and extremely informative while maintaining an entertaining atmosphere country to country thanks to our tour guide Ragen,incredible bus driver Hilda and merry band of travelers. Viewing one of the Seven Wonders of the World was a bucket list item for one of our friends. I loved the audios we had throughout the tour. I learned so much about each country we visited! We saw a lot-all the major sights of the cities on our tour. While my past guide was good Lisa was EXCEPTIONAL. 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. Gondola ride. I loved finding pastures of livestock that wore bells around their necks in Lauterbrunnen after our hike to Schilthorn. Then we'll visit the Accademia Gallery, where we'll marvel at works of sculptural genius: Michelangelo's rough-hewn Prisoners and his greatest masterpiece, David. Tickets cost from80 100 (S$126.55 S$158.20) ifyou purchase on the spot, so wepre-booked ours at S$47 via Klook. We were up at 5:30am every day, went for breakfast and either going with Jody to do a tour or on the bus to our next destination. It was the part of the trip I was most looking forward to and when we got to the hotel the view from our room was just ridiculous. Italy: Lake Como & Rome. Bus rides were comfortable. Day 4: Akershus Fortress & the Royal Palace & Mathallen Food Hall. The bus ride was very comfortable and our driver, Ronnie did a great job. This is a free day available for planning. Everything was so well planned out. The tour was very energetic. "Staying at the agritourismo villa in Tuscany. . This was an absolutely outstanding tour! 1, 110 00 Star Msto, Czechia, Walk around the Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, For just 4 (S$6.35), you can ride a Toboggan sled in the summer or ski down over winter at. Although maximising our 7-day Flexi Eurail Passwas a priority (i.e. This castle only allows visitors that are part of guided tours. Heres the catch theres no elevator! The hotels were wonderful. Honestly, unless you have a specific reason why not, this is probably the best one-week itinerary for most first-time visitors to Europe. After the day tour, youd be dropped at theVienna State Opera Housearound 1.30PM, the perfect time to check for standing tickets at the ticketing house for the show of the day. Our group worked together well and made the trip fun as well as informative. Yorick is a wealth of knowledge, very dedicated, humorous and enlightening tour guide- always responsive and sensitive to the needs of his group. Hope to do another one. You could tell she cares a lot about her work. "While taking a simple hike in the Alps, I could see the 3 big snow covered mountains of Eiger, Mnch, and Jungfrau. Hiking the lower trails around town.cows parading through town. Overall the tour was very good. Very good. 1. It was a small walkable town with great food and a relaxing pace.". The Best of Europe tour in 14 days was absolutely life changing. Day 2 - Paris . The Colosseum in Rome, the uniqueness of Venice and the inspiring beauty of Switzerland.". I guess I would have to say it was a jaw dropping moment the entire trip. Opening Hours: 7AM 5.30PMAddress:Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Wien, Austria. Today we say "ciao, Venezia" as we hop back aboard our bus and drive north into Germany, stopping en route for lunch in a characteristic Tirolean village. "My wow moment was probably in Venice when we took the group gondola tour with the musicians. I had never been to any of these countries before so it provided a wonderful overview of travel in Europe. Sleep near Florence. I especially loved the dinner our first night in Rome. They all provided good breakfasts and accommodation. One "bummer", the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel was mobbed due to being free admission on the first Sunday of the month (October). We had no grumps and everyone seemed to appreciate that we were seeing world class sites. Everything was just as described in your literature and on the website. Louvre, Vatican Museum, museum in Florence, Venice in general, Coliseum in Rome, etc.). Check out our suggested summer itineraries and start creating your itinerary. We gained a wealth of information on dining, current culture and history as well as personal experience from all the guides. It exceeded our expectations. Our tour experience was everything I had hoped it would be and more! My favorite "wow" moments were listening to an Italian musical artist in Tuscany with good wine, friends and a lovely castle in the distance. "The night cruise on the Seine River in Paris was amazing!". We learned background information that made Rome and Venice especially much more intriguing. It actually gave me confidence that I can do some traveling on my own in the future. Sleep with street noise and no (or weak) air conditioning. "The Swiss Alps were stunning and we were happy we got to go up in the cable cars to the top and it was a clear day.". It was a beautiful evening and the music resonated in the narrow canals.". 16. The balcony and view were great. One-way car rental is possible from either airport. The guides were excellent, the hotels were wonderful, and sharing our experiences with a lot of fun people on the tour bus. Vienna, Prague, Berlin. The trip exceeded my expectations. "Swiss Alps at the top of the gondola in Lauterbrennan.". :-) Walking through Vatican City at night (right by our hotel) and the Eiffel tour at night are also hard to beat.". The botanical butterfly house is filled with vividly coloured butterflies. Great site guides great group of fellow travelers! It's an essential part of the Rick Steves tour experience. Address:Pogaarjev trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. "In Switzerland, when we went on the gondola up the side of the mountain. Loved the hike, It was well balanced. He was very knowledgeable, nice, fun, and helpful. The hotels and meals were better than I expected (very good) and transportation was as comfortable as a bus ride could be. This morning, take the train back to Tsch, pick up the car, and commence the next leg of your 14-day Europe trip. Lyon is one of the most important cities of France after the capital. Each gondola carries 45 so youd be able to enjoy the majestic city without crowding with tourists. Getting From Budapest to Bled:Budapest Deli Station (Hungary) to Ljubljana Station (Slovenia) to Lesce Bled Station (Slovenia). "I wanted more time in Lauterbrunnen and Switzerland in general. The tour was amazing and eventful! "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. It is difficult to choose a few things to do in Rome. ", "The beautiful scenery of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.". The views from the restaurant at the Shilthorn were unforgettable. This is the tour Ive always wanted to take and Im so glad I did. It was great to have tickets and to enter with very little wait. It was fascinating. I took our family of 7 (husband, 4 sons age 13-22, and one family friend). Europe Trip Itinerary (10 Days): Barcelona, Paris, Venice and Rome April 6, 2015. We had a great day hiking over along the train tracks to Murren and then taking the gondola up to the Schilthorn - simply wow!! We have two sub-options in our first itinerary for your 2 weeks in Europe. It was our first trip to Europe and it was so exciting to see all that we had seen. This itinerary takes you through some of the best European cities to visit in winter, with a nice balance of smaller Medieval towns - both of which are stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites. Whats interesting is that its as tall as the Hungarian Parliament building, making both of them the tallest buildings in Budapest this symbolises their equal importance religiously and politically. The hotels were comfortable and quirky, the food couldn't have been better and we had a delightful and interesting group of people on the tour.Tina, our tour guide, was lovely and led our merry group with all her heart-felt love of Europe! Leave your jacket out as you enter this two-levelled greenhouse! And it won't be my last Motels were unique and in great locations. Highlights: Ride the gondola in Venice Visit Burano and learn about lace-making Visit Murano for its high quality glass. Darija was a fantastic tour guide. The Rick Steves tour was well organized. The extensive history of glass making from Venice to Murano is showcased here. We loved the experience and cant wait to do it again in the future. 23 | Croatia + Montenegro. I am so thankful for how much I learned. Its a mere few minutes walk uphill from the centre of Bled. Ticket prices inside vary from14.20 to 24. I will also add that our tour group was awesome adding to the wow factor.". They made an outstanding team! This was my 5th Rick Steves tour, and the only one I've taken in the summer. My favorite was probably Venice, theirs something special about the place!". "Switzerland and the beautiful mountains was definitely a wow moment.". that connect the City but seeing it first hand left me breathless! Morning walk in the Swiss Alps, the seven mile scooter ride in Munich, Tuscany and Ciro and Son's Gluten Free pizza in Florence.". Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. This Europe itinerary suggests taking day trains as the most economical option but if youre short on time and willing to splurge a little (these can cost quite a bit more than a night in a hostel), wed definitely recommend experiencing one. The art, architecture, history, food, culture WOW. Even though we stopped frequently, it was an issue for us as well as other group members we spoke with as we could not stay properly hydrated. "We especially enjoyed hiking in the Alps. Tonight we'll take an alleys-and-canals orientation stroll to St. Mark's Square and enjoy dinner together. Address:Staromstsk nm. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - one of the best stops on a 21 days in Europe itinerary. Sitting at Pests riverbank is the worlds third largest parliament building. And I tell you I was overwhelmed at the sight, the sounds, the joy I felt that I was experiencing this beautiful place. Spend a full ten days touring Europe and you'll be able to see more countries and truly immerse yourself in the culture and history of each historic city and attraction you visit. The tour was very comprehensive and covered a lot of information. I kept a page of my top sights and experiences of the trip and it ended up having 22 entries. Everyone got along so well. "Swiss Alps were beautiful! The sites were amazing and the weather was perfect. Couldnt see all that we wanted But loved what we saw and was amazing!! Stephanie did a great job educating us about everything tour related, from the schedule, to helping us with languages, local culture, tour activities. It was a great combination of preparation by Jody, local guides giving more depth and then time on our own. This morning we'll focus on Renaissance (Catholic) Rome at the sprawling Vatican Museums. the cable cars, and the waterfalls. The climb uphill for us took around 30 minutes but will vary depending on the weather. It was a trip I'll never forget! Our personal guide was kind and kept us informed as to what to expect each day. For details, see our Eiffel Tower ticket tips for tour members. Days 12 - 14: Rome. 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. A close second would be the food. Ratings of Zicasso's Service. After a long day, it was just a very relaxing evening.". Beaune was very quiet but very pleasant place to be.". "Too many WOW moments! The side of the group was excellent. *Pst: Get 15% off your Eurail pass when you book before 1 Aug 2022. I'm glad that we took the Rick Steve's Europe tour. The Ultimate Croatia 10 Day Europe Trip Itinerary Days 1-3: Split and beyond Days 4-6: Island hop (Hvar, Vis, Brac) Days 7-10: Dubrovnik. Our tour guide was great! They all had good breakfasts, although we all struggled with the coffee machines! Derek Chauvin's attorney asks court to toss convictions in Floyd's murder, Ask these questions before your relationship becomes exclusive, Study reveals dangers of eating freshwater fish contaminated with PFAS, Video shows man attempting to pull barista through drive-thru window, Microsoft to lay off 10,000 employees; first cuts expected Wednesday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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