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Ancient red, gold and orange buildings along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
Italy
Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany
Germany
Tiny white Krebsbach Chapel in Tyrol, Austria
Austria
Waterfall and cows grazing in pasture in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Switzerland
Exterior of clock at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France
France
Europe Travel Journal

Join us on an unforgettable 14-day journey through Europe. Experience the beauty, history and charm of Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. From Rome's ancient ruins to the alpine beauty of the Swiss Alps - from a fairytale castle high on a hill to the romantic streets of Paris, every destination has a story to tell. We immersed ourselves in diverse cultures, savored delicious cuisines and made memories to last a lifetime. 

Girl peeking out from a wide column at Mont-St. Michel, France
Goofing Around in France

Bonjour! I'm Cindy, formerly from San Diego, CA, but currently living in Paris. I moved from California a couple of weeks before the tour started and I am staying for at least a year to see how I like it. So far, LOVE it!

 

I came with a long travel wish list. At the top of the list were Switzerland and Italy, so I was able to knock those two off with this Rick Steves Best of Europe in 14 Days tour. This was my second Rick Steves tour. I did the Eastern France tour in 2023 and it was spectacular, so I was ready for another.

 

What I like best about the RS tours...they are very well organized, hotels are consistently charming and in the city center, the tour buses are very nice and the drivers are great, the activities and destinations are always interesting and fun and you meet so many wonderful people. It's funny how so many strangers can come together with a common interest in travel and become good friends within two weeks. If you're thinking about doing any kind of tour, I say do it if you can! A big, beautiful world awaits!

Map of stops on European trip
France
Days 11-14
Switzerland
Days 9-10
Germany
Day 8
Austria
Day 7
Italy
Days 1-6
Our European Journey
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