A Great Adventure - Rome To London
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Cortina D'Ampezzo; Cruise; Dolomites; Ferry; Innsbruck; Inn Valley; London Tour; Lucerne; Pisa; Tuscany; Vaduz;
Your European journey begins in the Italian capital of Rome with guided sightseeing that highlights the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. Head north to see Pisa's Leaning Tower and to encounter the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Giotto Campanile, and ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
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Florence, Italy; Innsbruck, Austria; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- 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
Your European journey begins in the Italian capital of Rome with guided sightseeing that highlights the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. Head north to see Pisa's Leaning Tower and to encounter the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Giotto Campanile, and Brunelleschi Cupola in Piazza del Duomo. Spend two overnights in one-of-a-kind Venice, with an included canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and a guided tour of the city's main sights. Ascend the mighty Dolomites, stopping in Cortina and then continuing into the Austrian Tyrol to Innsbruck, then cross into Switzerland and stop in the tiny Principality of Lichtenstein. Arrive in medieval lakeside Lucerne for two overnights, then it's on to Paris for guided sightseeing, leisure time to make your own discoveries, and two overnights. Cross the Channel by ferry to jolly old England! Your vacation ends in London, the perfect conclusion to a great adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Flight to Rome.
Commercial Flights
Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Day 2 - Rome, Italy
Arrival in Rome, Italy.
Hotels
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 3 - Rome, Italy
Sightseeing
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
Day 4 - Florence, Italy
Rome-Pisa-Florence Area.
Sightseeing
Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Take a break in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to the Florence area. (B)
Day 5 - Venice, Italy
Florence Area-Venice Area.
Sightseeing
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 this morning 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.”
Hotels
In the afternoon drive north across the River Po into the Plains of Venetia for two overnights in the Venice area. (B)
Day 6 - Venice, Italy
Sightseeing
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
Day 7 - Innsbruck, Austria
Venice Area-Innsbruck, Austria.
Sightseeing
Journey northwards today from the flat farmlands of the Venetian countryside to the Dolomites surrounding Italy’s most famous winter resort, Cortina. Stop awhile to enjoy the grand scenery.
Hotels
Next, cross the border into Austria to reach Innsbruck for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 8 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Innsbruck-Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Time this morning to get acquainted with Innsbruck. The orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof. Later, drive through the valleys and villages of the mountainous Tyrol to the Arlberg tunnel, descending into Switzerland. Stop briefly in Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, before heading for Lake Lucerne. (B)
Day 9 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Sightseeing
One of Switzerland’s finest cities nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI.
Sea Cruises
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.
Shopping
Time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B,D)
Day 10 - Paris, France
Lucerne-Paris, France.
Sightseeing
Vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then into France on the fast and comfortable highway past some of its most famous vineyards to Paris.
Nightlife
Arrive in time to enjoy the optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 11 - Paris, France
Sightseeing
Paris holds a special place in the imagination. It’s a city of many facets and famed for its culture, beauty, sophistication, and sparkle. By sitting with a glass of wine in a bistro or sidewalk café, you can absorb the essence of the city and the individualism of its people. The center has wide boulevards and impressive buildings. 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 the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 12 - 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 13 - London, United Kingdom
Departure.
Airport Transfers
Your Homebound Flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Rome and London if Cosmos issues the tickets. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Canal transfer boat in Venice; cross-Channel ferry. Accommodation for 11 nights. Meals: 11 buffet breakfasts (B); 3 dinners (D). Sightseeing as per itinerary.
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