European Jewels With London Extension
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Cortina; Cruise; Europe; European culture; Innsbruck; London; Lucerne; Lugano; Paris; Rothenburg; Sightseeing;
See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK's capital. Then, cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam where a guided sightseeing tour and canal cruise await. In Germany, travel ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
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Amsterdam, Netherlands; Florence, Italy; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 14 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Recommended for:
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(15-18), (18-24), (25-30), (31-35), (36-40), (41-50), (51-55)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK's capital. Then, cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam where a guided sightseeing tour and canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval fairytale towns with half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and continue south through the majestic Dolomites, stopping in Cortina, and on to one-of-a-kind Venice. A boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark's Square and a Local Guide tells you the stories behind famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland's Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne. Your vacation ends in Paris, “The City of Light," where you will see the sights with a Local Guide and enjoy time at leisure to soak in the romantic beauty.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights
Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Day 2 - London, United Kingdom
Arrive in London, England.
Hotels
Check into your hotel. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3 - London, United Kingdom
Sightseeing
A full day to savor 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.
River Cruises
Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)
Day 4 - London, United Kingdom
London-Amsterdam Area, Holland.
Buses
Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B)
Day 5 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Area-The Rhineland, Germany
Sightseeing
A morning to enjoy Holland’s busy metropolis. After your included visit to a famous diamond center, it’s time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights.
River Cruises
Finally, a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level.
Hotels
In the afternoon travel southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 6 - Munich, Germany
Rhineland-Romantic Road-Munich.
Sightseeing
Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages protected by medieval towergates and battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop awhile in Rothenburg.
Hotels
Overnight in Munich. (B)
Day 7 - Venice, Italy
Munich-Innsbruck, Austria-Venice Area, Italy.
Sightseeing
Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a stop in the world-famous resort of Cortina before the descent into the Piave Valley to the Venice area. (B,D)
Day 8 - Florence, Italy
Morning In Venice-Florence Area.
Sightseeing
The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by highlights such as a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago.
Hotels
Southwards into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for two overnights. (B)
Day 9 - Florence, Italy
Sightseeing
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate to Paradise.” (B,D)
Day 10 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Florence Area-Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton Ticino’s subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade, before climbing towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the German speaking side of Switzerland and then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 11 - Paris, France
Lake Lucerne-Paris, France
Sightseeing
This morning join an optional boat trip. Then vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then into France, via the comfortable highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris.
Nightlife
Arrive in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 12 - Paris, France
Sightseeing
Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to visit some of the highlights and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 13 - London, United Kingdom
Paris-London, England.
Ferries
Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry
Hotels
Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B)
Day 14 - London, United Kingdom
Fly back home.
Airport Transfers
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in London and Paris if Cosmos issues the tickets. Round-trip transportation between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent, private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice. Meals: 12 buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D). Accommodation for 12 nights. Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
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