Travel Dates
Departing 19th Jun 2027
Package Provider: AmaWaterways
Package Type: Package
Region: Europe
Duration: 21 Nights
Discover Europe’s celebrated cities, alpine landscapes and artistic treasures before slowing down on a scenic Seine river cruise. This 21-night journey combines a 13-night Globus escorted tour from Amsterdam to Paris, an additional night in Paris and seven nights aboard AmaDante in a French Balcony stateroom.
From cruising Amsterdam’s canals and the castle-lined Rhine to admiring Michelangelo’s David in Florence, your European adventure brings together iconic sights and memorable local encounters. Then explore the landscapes, villages and historic treasures of Normandy, with guided excursions, all onboard meals and wine and beer with lunch and dinner included during your cruise.
Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:
Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 19 June–10 July 2027
Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details
Your Globus Tour Includes:
13 nights’ hotel accommodation selected by Globus, travelling through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and France, with a stop in Liechtenstein
19 meals: 13 breakfasts and 6 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
Expert guidance from your Tour Director, with Local Guides for selected sightseeing
Scenic waterway experiences: a guided Amsterdam canal cruise and a Rhine cruise past castles, vineyards and riverside villages
Local flavours and traditions: beer at a Heidelberg brewery, a Black Forest woodcarving demonstration with coffee and cake, and Venetian glassblowing
Italy’s artistic treasures: a private boat ride in Venice, your choice of included excursions in Rome, and admission to see Michelangelo’s David in Florence
Guided discoveries including Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge, Innsbruck’s Old Town, historic Lyon and Paris’s celebrated landmarks
Time to explore independently, alongside visits to the Rhine Falls, Pisa and the French Riviera
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Includes dinner.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Explore Amsterdam with a Local Guide on a glass-topped canal cruise, passing historic houses and picturesque bridges. Visit a diamond centre before enjoying free time to discover the city independently.
Includes breakfast.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Heidelberg – Rhineland
Travel into Germany for a scenic Rhine cruise past vineyards, castles and riverside villages. Continue to Heidelberg to photograph its red-walled castle ruins and enjoy a beer at a traditional brewery.
Includes breakfast and dinner.
Day 4: Rhineland – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne
Discover traditional craftsmanship during a Black Forest woodcarving demonstration, followed by coffee and Black Forest cake. Cross into Switzerland to admire the spectacular Rhine Falls before continuing to Lucerne.
Includes breakfast.
Day 5: Lucerne – Vaduz – Innsbruck
Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne, seeing the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge. Continue to Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, for an orientation walk and free time, then travel to Innsbruck to explore the Old Town and see the Golden Roof.
Includes breakfast and dinner.
Day 6: Innsbruck – Venice
Cross into Italy and arrive in Venice for a private boat ride along the Giudecca Canal. Enjoy an orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square and a glassblowing demonstration before dinner at a local restaurant.
Includes breakfast and dinner.
Day 7: Venice – Rome
Travel across the Apennine Mountains and through the rolling landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, passing olive groves and vineyards on your way to Rome.
Includes breakfast.
Day 8: Rome
Explore Rome with your choice of included excursions. Discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum, explore the Jewish Ghetto and Saint Mary Major Basilica, or visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Enjoy free time later in the day.
Includes breakfast.
Day 9: Rome – Florence
Journey through the countryside to Florence. Visit the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David, then explore the historic centre with a Local Guide. See the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Signoria Square before enjoying free time.
Includes breakfast.
Day 10: Florence – Pisa – French Riviera
Stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and see its famous Leaning Tower. Continue on a scenic drive to the French Riviera, with an optional evening excursion to Monte Carlo available at additional cost.
Includes breakfast.
Day 11: French Riviera – Lyon
Travel through Provence to Lyon. Discover the historic Old Town on a walking tour, then enjoy time to explore independently before dinner at your hotel.
Includes breakfast and dinner.
Day 12: Lyon – Paris
Drive through Burgundy’s vineyard-covered countryside and château-dotted landscapes. Arrive in Paris this afternoon with time to begin exploring the City of Light.
Includes breakfast.
Day 13: Paris
Enjoy a guided city tour by private electric coach, seeing landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Orsay Museum, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon at leisure before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Includes breakfast and dinner.
Day 14: Paris – Tour Concludes
Your Globus tour concludes after breakfast. Enjoy an additional night in Paris, with the rest of the day free to explore its neighbourhoods, boutiques and cafés at your own pace.
Includes breakfast.
Your AmaWaterways Cruise Includes:
7 nights aboard AmaDante in a French Balcony stateroom, cruising the Seine from Paris to Le Havre
All meals on board, with wine and beer served at lunch and dinner
Included shore excursions led by expert local guides, with a choice of experiences on selected days
Art and garden discoveries, with the option to visit Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny
Normandy’s history and local flavours, with excursion choices including medieval Rouen, châteaux, and cider and cheese tasting
Coastal discoveries, with options including Honfleur or a full-day Normandy Beaches excursion
Guided cycling options on selected days for a more active way to explore
Onboard Wi-Fi and a professional Cruise Manager, with the convenience of unpacking once throughout your cruise
Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1: Paris – Embark AmaDante
Make your own way to the ship and settle into your French Balcony stateroom as your Seine river cruise begins.
Day 2: Paris
Discover Paris from a different perspective with a choice of a Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise or a guided bike tour.
Day 3: Mantes-la-Jolie
Explore the region’s history and rural traditions. Excursion choices include a city tour with a bee farm visit, Château d’Anet, or a farm visit featuring cider and cheese tasting. Enjoy scenic cruising along the Seine.
Day 4: Vernon
Discover the landscapes that inspired Claude Monet. Choose to visit his home and gardens in Giverny, enjoy a Giverny bike tour, or explore Château d’Acquigny’s gardens and Château de La Roche-Guyon.
Day 5: Rouen
Explore medieval Rouen on a walking tour or discover the city by bike. Other choices include a Tastes of Normandy experience or an excursion exploring the legends of Château de Bonnemare.
Day 6: Caudebec-en-Caux
Discover Normandy with a choice of excursions. Explore Bayeux and Caen, visit Harcourt Arboretum, Château du Champ de Bataille and Le Bec-Hellouin, or enjoy a visit to Château d’Ételan.
Day 7: Le Havre
Choose a full-day excursion to the historic Normandy Beaches, discover Honfleur on a half-day excursion, or explore Le Havre on a city tour or guided bike ride.
Day 8: Le Havre – Disembarkation
Disembark AmaDante as your Seine river cruise comes to an end.
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.
