Catalog Tour · Europe

Waterways and Mountaintops

This nine-day arc across three countries follows a logical European geography that few student tours manage so cleanly: the medieval canal network of Bruges, the grand boulevards of Paris, and then the lakeside calm of Lausanne perched above Lake Geneva. Each city has its own distinct character, and the itinerary gives your group enough time in each place to actually absorb it rather than simply photograph it and move on. That sense of depth is the through-line here.

Duration9 days · 8 nights
CountriesBelgium · France · Switzerland
Cities3 stops
Group size6 – 80+ travelers
Best fitAdult-recommended
What makes us different
  • City-center hotels
  • Authentic local meals
  • Career Tour Directors
  • 4.9★ on Trustpilot
  • Family-owned since 1992
Chillon Castle and Dents du Midi, Switzerland
I Love Paris
Bruges, Belgium
European Parliament
Chillon Castle, Chillon
Destination guide: Bruges

Arrival Bruges via Brussels

  • Arrival transfer
  • Brussels Drive-Thru Tour
  • Grand-Place
  • Photo stop at the Manneken-Pis statue

Dinner

Overnight

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Overall

Everything I would want in a tour company.

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026
Overall

The hotels, restaurants, bus driver, and local guides were all truly amazing. The itinerary was phenomenal. Appropriate time frames for every activity. There was a great balance between structured activities and free time. The students had such an enjoyable experience!

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 2026
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