What kind of accommodation will I stay in?

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Once on your chosen tour, it will follow a set route selected by our team of travel experts to serve up the very best of each destination in the time you have. But with over 70 different itineraries to choose from covering 6 continents and 50+ countries, the world really is your oyster. Explore our full range of tours , and use the destination filters to see all tours visiting specific countries you might have in mind.

Who will I be travelling with?

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What does the Costsaver crew do?

“What don’t they do?” might be an easier question to answer. Our Travel Directors eat, sleep and breath their destinations so you’ll enjoy a host of insider tips and local secrets. Friendly and passionate, they’ll make sure you’re clued up and comfortable from start to finish. They handle the logistics for you on the road, like hotel check-ins, entry tickets to attractions and all bookings and payments for any Choice Experiences you want to do. But that’s not all. Looking for tips on how to spend your free time? Your Travel Director will be there with recommendations and directions. Want to know the story behind that landmark? Chances are your Travel Director will know. Wondering where an ATM is? You guessed it, ask your Travel Director. You’ll also be joined by a dedicated Driver from the start to the end of your tour. Your Driver will get you around in comfort and style on your private, air-conditioned coach. With years of experience behind the wheel, our experienced drivers get you from A to B with no SOS in sight. So you can put the map down, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride.

How do I book and pay for the Choice Experiences?

Your Travel Director will handle all of the bookings and payments for any of the Choice Experiences you wish to do while you are on the road. This means you’re not locked into anything before your trip, giving you the ultimate flexibility to decide what you feel like doing (and what you want to pay for!) based on what you’re in the mood for then and there.

Why aren’t the add-ons included in the cost of the trip up front?

Costsaver tours have been designed this way to give you a tour with the ultimate flexibility on how you spend both your time and money on your trip. By including only the essentials in the cost, we let you decide what you want to do and where you want your travel experiences budget to go. It’s all the ease of a tour with all the flexibility of DIY travel.

Do I get any free time?

We know that some tours treat “free time” like a dirty word, but at Costsaver we LOVE free time, in fact it’s kind of our whole thing. Our tours are specifically designed to provide maximum free time for you to spend how you choose. With the travel essentials taken care of, what you do in destination is up to you. You can opt into any of the incredible Choice Experiences available in most of the destinations on your tour, but you can also opt-out and do your own thing, whether that’s checking out something else you have on your bucket list, exploring on your own, or simply chilling out in bed with a movie. That’s the beauty of the Costsaver unpackaged tour design.

Can I book as a solo single traveller?

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European Cavalcade

18-Day Europe Tour from Amsterdam to Paris

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Culture

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Taste of Amsterdam & Holland

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Countryside

Swiss Countryside & Carriages

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Nature

'Swisstainable' Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise

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Food & Wine

Swiss Dinner Party in Old Lucerne

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Entertainment

Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner

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Urban

Gondolas & the Grand Canal

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Food & Wine

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

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Urban

Rome's Piazzas and Fountains

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Food & Wine

Roman Evening with Dinner

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Ruins

Colosseum and Dinner

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Ruins

Guided Visit to the Colosseum

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Nature

Amalfi Coast and Positano

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Food & Wine

Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal

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Ruins

Discover Pompeii

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Food & Wine

Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside

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Art

Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia

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History

Discover Palazzo Vecchio

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Countryside

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Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nice

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Palaces

Versailles Palace and Gardens

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Entertainment

La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner

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Culture

Montmartre Village and Artists' Square

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History

Notre Dame and Latin Quarter

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Urban

Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons

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Culture

Optional Add-On

Taste of Amsterdam & Holland

CHOOSE

Countryside

Optional Add-On

Swiss Countryside & Carriages

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

'Swisstainable' Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Swiss Dinner Party in Old Lucerne

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

Gondolas & the Grand Canal

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

Rome's Piazzas and Fountains

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Roman Evening with Dinner

CHOOSE

Ruins

Optional Add-On

Colosseum and Dinner

CHOOSE

Ruins

Optional Add-On

Guided Visit to the Colosseum

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

Amalfi Coast and Positano

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal

CHOOSE

Ruins

Optional Add-On

Discover Pompeii

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside

CHOOSE

Art

Optional Add-On

Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Discover Palazzo Vecchio

CHOOSE

Countryside

Optional Add-On

Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nice

CHOOSE

Palaces

Optional Add-On

Versailles Palace and Gardens

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Montmartre Village and Artists' Square

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Notre Dame and Latin Quarter

CHOOSE

Urban

Optional Add-On

Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons

CHOOSE

Culture

Taste of Amsterdam & Holland

CHOOSE

Countryside

Swiss Countryside & Carriages

CHOOSE

Nature

'Swisstainable' Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Swiss Dinner Party in Old Lucerne

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner

CHOOSE

Urban

Gondolas & the Grand Canal

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

CHOOSE

Urban

Rome's Piazzas and Fountains

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Roman Evening with Dinner

CHOOSE

Ruins

Colosseum and Dinner

CHOOSE

Ruins

Guided Visit to the Colosseum

CHOOSE

Nature

Amalfi Coast and Positano

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal

CHOOSE

Ruins

Discover Pompeii

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside

CHOOSE

Art

Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia

CHOOSE

History

Discover Palazzo Vecchio

CHOOSE

Countryside

Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nice

CHOOSE

Palaces

Versailles Palace and Gardens

CHOOSE

Entertainment

La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner

CHOOSE

Culture

Montmartre Village and Artists' Square

CHOOSE

History

Notre Dame and Latin Quarter

CHOOSE

Urban

Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons

Top Rated

4.5

554 Reviews

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Travel

18 Days, 7 Countries, 18 Cities

Meals

17 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

Accommodation

17 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

23 Choice Experiences

Timeless Europe, From Canals to the Colosseum

Explore the romantic landscapes, pretty medieval villages and stately capitals of Europe on this 18-day voyage from Amsterdam to Rome and Paris with a stay in the Bay of Naples and visits to Beaune and Monaco along the way. You'll cruise down the Rhine, see the mournful lion of Lucerne and the Vatican City as you capture all the exhilarating highlights of Europe.

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ESSENTIALS

BY US

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

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Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

Tailor Your Trip

Trip Map

European Cavalcade Amsterdam Paris Guided Tour Map 2026

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Day By Day Itinerary

18-day itinerary from Amsterdam to Paris visiting 7 Countries and 18 Cities.

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Trip start

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Status

Included Sightseeing

Amsterdam

See the historic city centre

Avignon

View the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d'Avignon

Beaune

Explore the heart of the Burgundy winemaking region

Colmar

Visit the magnificent medieval town

Cologne

View the Gothic Cathedral

Florence

See Piazza della Signoria

Lucerne

Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge

Monaco

Visit the Principality

Paris

View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower

Pisa

View the Leaning Tower

Rhine Valley

Cruise the romantic Rhine

Rome

See the ancient sites with a Local Guide

Venice

Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

City orientation tours

Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER^®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

European Cavalcade trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.5/

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568 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Rudi Ferreira

4.5/5

Travelled on 01/22/2026 09:42:10

Emile, our tour guide, was great fun and truly made the experience unique with his humour,

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"Fantastic highlights of Europe"

Stacey Hazelden

5/5

Travelled on 01/13/2026 10:08:36

*Personal information removed by Feefo* was an excellent tour director. He always went above and

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"Amazing trip overall"

Janice Naguit

5/5

Travelled on 01/08/2026 13:09:25

The accommodating and considerate and kind driver. And asp to our tour director *Personal

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"Holiday review - European Calvacade"

Sharan V

4/5

Travelled on 12/19/2025 09:59:29

The bus driver and tour director (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) were amazing! great

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"An unforgettable European vacation covering a lot of iconic locations."

Deborah Logan

5/5

Travelled on 11/11/2025 17:20:10

Everything ran so smoothly throughout the trip. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by

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"Best mother-daughter adventure on European Cavalcade"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 11/11/2025 16:52:59

Mom and I enjoyed the European Cavalcade tour immensely. Besides getting to visit so many

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"Cost savers by name"

Clive Crocker

5/5

Travelled on 11/10/2025 10:38:15

From the minute we booked we knew we had done the right thing. CS communications were spot on as was

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"Regular coach tour traveller"

Susan Wallis

5/5

Travelled on 11/10/2025 10:37:43

Great itinerary. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour director was fantastic. The best

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"The trip of a lifetime that didn’t disappoint!"

David Bithell

5/5

Travelled on 11/10/2025 10:37:20

The tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was outstanding. His knowledge of all the

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"Exceptional Humans"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 11/10/2025 10:34:37

I could not fault our Travel Director *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our coach drivers,

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