Half-timbered houses along a canal in Colmar, Alsace

    Self-drive route

    Western Europe Grand Tour

    Duration

    10-14 Days

    Route

    Paris → Paris

    Style

    Self-drive, expert-designed

    Pricing

    One flat service fee

    Overview

    Experience the ultimate Western European road trip spanning iconic capitals, charming villages, and open countryside. The route runs from the romance of Paris to the canals of Bruges and Amsterdam, through the fairy-tale landscapes of Luxembourg and Colmar, and into the majestic Swiss Alps. It showcases the very best of Western Europe.

    Route highlights

    • Eiffel Tower & Parisian charm
    • Medieval Bruges canals
    • Amsterdam's culture & nightlife
    • Giethoorn, the Venice of the North
    • Luxembourg's fairy-tale castles
    • Colmar's Alsatian half-timbered houses
    • Lucerne's lakeside beauty
    • Zurich's vibrant city life

    Day by day

    A suggested rhythm for this route. We adjust every stop, drive time and overnight to suit how you like to travel.

    1. Days 1-2

      Paris. Explore iconic landmarks, Seine cruises, fine dining

    2. Day 3

      Drive to Bruges. Medieval charm, chocolate, and canals

    3. Day 4

      Amsterdam. Museums, canal tours, local culture

    4. Day 5

      Giethoorn. The car-free village with waterways

    5. Day 6

      Luxembourg. Castles, gorges, and European history

    6. Day 7

      Colmar. Alsatian wine route, half-timbered houses

    7. Days 8-9

      Lucerne & Swiss Alps. Lake cruises, mountain passes

    8. Day 10

      Zurich. Old town, shopping, lakeside walks

    9. Day 11

      Return to Paris via scenic routes

    The companion app

    Your whole trip in one app

    Rental voucher, hotel confirmations, pre-located parking garages and one-tap handoff to Google Maps or Waze. Everything for this route lives in the Easy Escape companion app, available only to Easy Escape travelers. From the moment you land, the next step is always one tap away.