This 18-day European tour introduces guests to some of the most beautiful and iconic sights and visits England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France. Take in Europe’s beautiful scenery, its diverse history and culture and incredible art. Explore cosmopolitan cities and stroll through its medieval towns and quaint villages. Everything that you have dreamed about can be enjoyed on the grand European vacation.
Enjoy sightseeing tours in Amsterdam, Lucerne, Venice, Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Florence, Pisa and Paris. Ride the Eurostar train to Brussels and enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam and Venice. Take in the sights of London at your leisure and watch a diamond cutting presentation in Amsterdam. A scenic drive through the Alps takes you to Lucerne with its crystal clear alpine lake. In Italy, a visit to Verona brings Shakespeare to life in the medieval setting of Romeo and Juliet. Venice welcomes you with its maze of canals and bridges. Visit Assisi, Italy and its world-famous Basilica. In Rome explore St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Pompeii is a city frozen in tome where you can see the ancient archeological site. In Sorrento, enjoy a full-day excursion to Mediterranean island of Capri. Florence is home to the renaissance and incredible art can be seen throughout the city. This tour winds up in France including the French Riviera, Grenoble and the eternal city of Paris.
18 Days • fr. $3,999
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts and the CosmosGO app are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Novotel London West Hotel
A full day to savor a variety of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, an optional Taste of London excursion with dinner is offered, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
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Novotel London West Hotel
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar Train to Brussels with your Tour Director. Take a seat on your luxury motorcoach for the drive to the Amsterdam area.
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Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport Hotel
oday, enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, followed by a canal cruise to see the city from water level, then stop to watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center.
This afternoon, continue your journey to Wiesbaden.
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Novum City Hotel
Drive through the picturesque Rhineland and enjoy splendid scenery as you skirt the Rhine river. Next, drive into Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg, nicely located at the confluence of the Neckar and Rhine Rivers, for a short visit. Continue to the Lucerne area.
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Ibis Kriens Hotel
Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. Your orientation includes the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife; and the wooden Chapel Bridge. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cable-car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch.
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Ibis Kriens Hotel
More wonderful alpine scenery as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the massive St. Gotthard Pass. Continue to the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive across the Po Valley to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Stroll around the picturesque market square (Piazza delle Erbe). Tonight, overnight in the Venice area.
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Il Burchiello Hotel
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas. Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by free time to soak up the city’s unique atmosphere and a chance to visit a glass blowing workshop. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.
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Il Burchiello Hotel
An interesting drive southward, crossing the rolling Apennines. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182, and visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto. Then, head for Rome.
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Grand Fleming 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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Grand Fleming Hotel
Travel south all the way today, with the Vesuvius volcano in the distance. Visit Pompeii, where time stopped in 79 AD when the Vesuvius eruption totally buried it. On your included visit to the archaeological site, see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Just a few more miles to reach the lively Sorrento area.
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Central Park Hotel
Cross the blue sea for a full-day excursion to the legendary island of Capri. Surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, Capri has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazzetta, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views.
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Central Park Hotel
An early journey north to Florence. Vistas of rolling hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Arrive in Florence in the afternoon in time to enjoy its magnificent architectural and artistic treasures; the included walking tour with a Local Guide shows the highlights.
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Hotel Nil
Stop in Pisa, where you hop on a mini train to see the Square of Miracles and the famous Leaning Tower. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, drive northwest for glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit a typical Provence perfume workshop in Èze and later reach the shores of the charming Côte d’Azur.
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Ibis Promenade Des Anglais Hotel
Taking the Route Napoleon, follow in the footsteps of the French leader as he escaped from exile in Elba. Stop for some crispy fresh air in Saint André Les Alpes before reaching Grenoble—an alpine sports mecca and site of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games.
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Mercure Alpotel
Enjoy the very heart of the Burgundy wine-growing region, making a stop in lovely Beaune, surrounded by some of the world’s finest vineyards. Continue northward to the exciting city of Paris, capital of France.
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Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, see the main sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide. In the afternoon, a chance to feel like a French aristocrat as you join the optional walking tour through the immense Palace of Versailles. This evening, why not join an optional dinner?
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Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.