Europe's Highlights
Europe's Highlights
Europe's Highlights
14 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Amsterdam, Karlsruhe, Innsbruck, Venice, Assisi, Rome, Pisa, Montecatini Terme, Florence, Lake Como, Lugano, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne, Beaune, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
4810-2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Active pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$2883
$2683 (USD)
Operator discount: -$125
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$76
Tour Overview
This 9-day European Panorama leads you from London to the fan favorites of France, Switzerland, and Italy. Breeze through history like never before as you dash from London to Paris on the high-speed Eurostar train, drive past the Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of châteaux-dotted Burgundy on your way to the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a funicular ride through the walled Italian town of Bergamo, feel the wind in your hair on a private water taxi through Venice’s Grand Canal, and cruise through the olive-clad Tuscan Hills on your way to Rome. Our engaging Tour Directors bring the history, art, and legends of each city to life with exceptional knowledge, unique perspectives, and seldom heard tales.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In The Amsterdam Area, Holland
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel, and start exploring this exciting city with your CosmosGo app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as well as an included 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.
Day 3 : Amsterdam Area–Karlsruhe, Germany
Location: Karlsruhe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Achat Hotel Karlsruhe City (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 Karlsruhe.Today’s Distance: 336 mi/ 540 km
Day 4 : Karlsruhe–Innsbruck Area, Austria
Location: Karlsruhe, Innsbruck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rumerhof (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 5 : Innsbruck Area–Venice Area, Italy
Location: Innsbruck, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Poppi (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Day 6 : Venice Area–Assisi–Rome
Location: Venice, Assisi, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Maria Regina (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 St. Francis Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.Today’s Distance: 345 mi/ 555 km
Day 7 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Maria Regina (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the treasures of the Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel on our optional excursion.
Day 8 : Rome–Pisa–Montecatini
Location: Pisa, Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Settentrionale Esplanade (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Day 9 : Montecatini–Florence–Lake Como
Location: Florence, Lake Como
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lario Mezzegra (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 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 the “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
Day 10 : Lake Como–Lugano, Switzerland–Lucerne Area
Location: Lake Como, Lugano, Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Kriens (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave beautiful Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland for a stop in the Italian-speaking town of Lugano. 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
Day 11 : Lucerne Area–Interlaken–Lausanne Area
Location: Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Lausanne Bussigny (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Day 12 : Lausanne Area–Beaune, France–Paris
Location: Lausanne, Beaune, Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known all over the world for its wine production. Take the autoroute to Paris.Today’s Distance: 385 mi/ 620 km
Day 13 : Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get to know the city of romance with a local expert and see many of the Parisian sites, such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysées. An optional excursion is available to the palace and gardens of Versailles.
Day 14 : Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 6 dinners
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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