From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

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From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

12 Days Starting in London, UK and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Visiting: London, Paris, Lucerne, Verona, Venice, Florence, Montecatini Terme, Pisa, Rome

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

5900-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Cultural, History

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Tour Overview

From London to Rome, travel to Western Europe’s most famous cities on this affordable European tour. Along the way, visit celebrated cities as well as picturesque towns, and witness beautiful scenery. After visiting the British capital, experience an engineering marvel, the Cross-Channel Tunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to Paris. In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who intimately knows the cities. See the must-see sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées in Paris; the renaissance historic district in Florence; and Rome’s elegant streets and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the most important architectural landmark in the world. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. In pretty Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge dating back to 1333. Marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli. But that’s not all…on this Europe tour you’ll also witness amazing scenery. Enjoy views of Burgundy, the French most famous wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne, as well as views of the rolling hills in Tuscany. If you desire to see some of Europe’s most picturesque scenery and famous cities, this value-minded Europe tour is the perfect vacation!

Highlights

  • VENICE Canal boat ride, glassblowing workshop

  • Paris Banks of the Seine

  • Venice and its Lagoon

  • Historic Centre of Rome – various properties Vatican City

Places You'll See

Delfino

Poppi

Copthorne Tara Hotel London

Settentrionale Esplanade

Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens

Bv Oly Hotel

Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In London,England

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Novotel London West (or similar)

Meals Included: No Meals

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts at the hotel are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2 : London

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Novotel London West (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

A full day to revel in our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames.

Day 3 : London,Paris,France

Location: London, Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train across the Channel to Paris with your Tour Director. Spend the next two nights in Paris.
Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km

Day 4 : Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, see some of these sites during the included city tour with a Local Guide. Sign up for the optional excursions available to complete your Paris experience.

Day 5 : Paris,Lucerne Area,Switzerland

Location: Paris, Lucerne

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Luzerne City (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fascinating, ever-changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-growing area of Burgundy, prosperous farms, and tidy, half-timbered villages as you head through the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture-book Lucerne area.
Today’s Distance: 423 mi/ 680 km

Day 6 : Lucerne Area

Location: Lucerne

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the Lion monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also admire the famous wooden Chapel bridge with its splendid frescoes. A selection of optional activities completes the day: a ride on the “cabrio” cable-car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch.

Day 7 : Lucerne Area,Verona,Italy,Venice Area

Location: Lucerne, Verona, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Poppi (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the massive St. Gotthard Pass. Once through its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, known as “Little Rome” for its splendid arena still standing in its former glory and hosting many concerts and festival during the summer season. Overnight in the Venice area.
Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km

Day 8 : Venice Area

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Poppi (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas (squares). Your orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. A range of optional excursions are available.

Day 9 : Venice Area,Florence,Montecatini

Location: Venice, Florence, Montecatini Terme

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Settentrionale Esplanade (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel south across the Apennines into the gentle and hilly countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided walk through Florence to discover its Renaissance treasures, then continue to Montecatini.
Today’s Distance: 187 mi/ 302 km

Day 10 : Montecatini,Pisa,Rome

Location: Montecatini Terme, Pisa, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Hotel Dei Massimi (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning in Pisa, hop on a mini-train and reach the famed Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Then, journey south to Rome. Tonight, consider an optional excursion to discover the city by night—a floodlit spectacular of shimmering fountains, magnificent churches, and piazzas—followed by dinner.
Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km

Day 11 : Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Hotel Dei Massimi (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.*

* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 12 : Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrivederci, Roma. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Fully Guided

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

UNESCO Sites

City of Verona|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Paris Banks of the Seine|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners

Accommodation

Copthorne Tara Hotel London



*Ask Alfred children's concierge;

* Multilingual staff;

* Free WiFi access;

* Disabled access including 10 adapted rooms;

* 5 family rooms;

* Gift shop;

* Laundry and dry cleaning services;

* Fully equipped fitness room;

* Extensive onsite parking outside the London congestion charge zone;

* Artist Corner - à la carte dinner menu offering modern European cuisine and sumptuous afternoon tea;

* The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar - serving an extensive buffet breakfast each morning and traditional pub fare for lunch and dinner with a great selection of beers and wines;

* Bugis Street Brasserie - authentic Singaporean, Mlaysian and Chinese cuisine, open for lunch and dinner;

* Cafexpress - freshly made sandwiches, soups, pastries and drinks to go.





Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans



The hotel is located in Montrouge, in the south of Paris, close to the business districts, Montparnasse train station and Arcueil. The hotel has 115 colorful, soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms with free WIFI access, a children's play area, an interior garden and a snack bar.





Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens



The Holiday Inn Express® Luzern ¿ Kriens is located on the outskirts of Lucerne's city center with local city buses and train stops just minutes away. The building, constructed as an energy saving hotel with an ecological water-cooling system, offers a shared lounge, terrace, breakfast room and bar. All 160 bright, modern guest rooms featuring USB ports, high speed Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, iron and ironing board.





Poppi



Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965,the hotel is still family run. hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant.





Delfino



Newly conceived Hotel Delfino 4 stars in Mestre is strategically located to allow you to comfortably reach the historical city center of Venice in just 10 minutes via the frequent transport connections that stop just a few meters (yards) away from the hotel.





Settentrionale Esplanade



In the heart of Montecatini Terme offering hospitality and courtesy. The centrally located hotel has always been managed by the owners and is one of the cornerstones of the traditional hotels of Montecatini Terme.Restaurant, outdoors pool.





BV Oly Hotel



This 103-room property is located in a quiet area of Rome's business district, just a short walk away from San Paolo Metro Station. A smart contemporary dining room offers typical regional dishes and Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this Operator

Mrs Susan Hyland  

We have just returned from a Cosmos…

28-Sep-2022

We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

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Rick  

Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Bruce  

Old South &Florida tour

27-Oct-2022

Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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Francine Ramos  

The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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    Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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