From iconic cities to stunning scenery, this 14-day Europe’s Highlight tour is valued-packed and exciting. Starting in Amsterdam, visit Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and ending in Paris. Throughout the trip, visit famous sights as you learn about the history and culture of each area as local experts share their special insights. Stroll down cobblestone streets in medieval towns and quaint villages. View some of the world’s most beautiful churches, castles and historic museums. Sip local wine, savor world-famous cuisine and learn about local crafts.
Highlights of this Europe tour include a canal ride in Amsterdam and Venice, a visit to the fairy-tale-like Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany and spending time in the beautiful Lake Como area. Visit a glassblowing workshop in Venice and see the majestic hills of Tuscany. Stroll along the Champs Elysees and tour the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. Visit Assisi’s famous Basilica and St. Peter’s Square in Rome. See the wondrous artwork in Florence. Discover history and beauty on this exciting and value-packed European tour that you have dreamed about.
14 Days • fr. $2,999
Check into your hotel, and start exploring this exciting city with your CosmosGo app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
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Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport Hotel
Enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as well as a canal cruise to see the town from water level. Then, watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center. Time in the afternoon to explore on your own or join an optional excursion.
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Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport Hotel
Traveling through Germany, choose an included scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or, even more thrilling, the optional Rhine cruise with vistas of the Lorelei rock, hilltop castles, half-timbered wine villages, and terraced vineyards. Spend the night in the Mannheim area. Today’s Distance: 336 mi/ 540 km
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Achat Premium Neustadt Weinstrasse Hotel
Drive through Baden-Wüttenberg to the foot of the Alps to visit King Ludwig’s magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany’s fairytale castle.
Carry on into the verdant Austrian Tyrol for an overnight in Innsbruck. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
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Hotel Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli Hotel
Cross the border into Italy to the unique floating city of Venice. This afternoon’s orientation includes a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, followed by a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop. Don’t miss out on the romantic optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. Today’s Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km
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Poppi Hotel
An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto.
In the afternoon head for Rome for a two night stay. Today’s Distance: 345 mi/ 555 km
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Villa Maria Regina Hotel
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built, and Circus Maximus.
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Villa Maria Regina Hotel
Drive on the Highway of the Sun to Pisa. Hop on a mini train to the Square of Miracles and admire the curious Leaning Tower, a world-favorite photographic subject.
Overnight in the spa town of Montecatini. Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
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Settentrionale Esplanade Hotel
Arrive in Florence. THis Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a local guide that features most of the city's highlights. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi. To top it all, see Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificently carved East Door of the Baptistry, known as "Gate of Paradise."
Journey northward through the Tuscan hills and across the Apennines to the shores of romantic Lake Como. Today’s Distance: 252 mi/ 405 km
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Lario Mezzegra Hotel
Leave beautiful Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland for a stop in the Italian-speaking town of Lugano. Lugano has its own distinctive culinary, wine and cultural scene, not to mention serene views across an alpine lake.
Continue north and, once through Gotthard Tunnel, see more magnificent alpine scenery as you descend to the shores of Lake Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
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Ibis Kriens Hotel
Spend some time in beautiful Lucerne. Later, stop in idyllic Interlaken and follow the shoreline of Lake Thun. A few more miles to Lausanne, overlooking Lake Geneva. Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
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Novotel Lausanne Bussigny Hotel
Enjoy vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known all over the world for its wine production.
Later in the day, take the autoroute to Paris for a two night stay. Today’s Distance: 385 mi/ 620 km
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Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Get to know the romantic city with a local expert and see many of the best-known Parisian sites, such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees. An optional excursion is available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, King Louis XIV's residence.
Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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