Wonders Of Europe With London Extension
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From London to Rome via Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and France, discover Europe's many highlights on this memorable vacation. Begin in London with a full day to explore the city, then cross the Channel by ferry and continue by motorcoach to Brussels. Head south through Luxemburg and Alsace ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
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Brussels, Belgium; Florence, Italy; Innsbruck, Austria; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Lyon, France; Paris, France; Rome, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 16 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, 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
From London to Rome via Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and France, discover Europe's many highlights on this memorable vacation. Begin in London with a full day to explore the city, then cross the Channel by ferry and continue by motorcoach to Brussels. Head south through Luxemburg and Alsace to the charming Swiss town of Lucerne. Enjoy a short stop in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein before entering Austria and arriving in Innsbruck. Through alpine scenery, cross the border to the Italian Dolomites and stop in Cortina en route to Venice where you will enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and visit the Basilica with a Local Guide. Travel deeper into Italy, visiting the hillside town of Assisi, famous for the St. Francis Basilica with frescoes by Giotto, and encounter the best of Rome with guided sightseeing that features the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Florence, a Local Guide provides insight into the city's Renaissance roots, including Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo with the campanile designed by Giotto. Another “must-see" is the Leaning Tower of Pisa before reaching the glamorous French Riviera. Spend the night in Lyon before experiencing the “joie de vivre" of Paris.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights
Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Day 2 - London, United Kingdom
Arrival in London, England.
Hotels
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. 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 - Brussels, Belgium
London-Brussels, Belgium.
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 your Tour Director and luxury coach meet you and you’re off across Belgium to Brussels. (B)
Day 5 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Brussels-Luxembourg-Lucerne, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Enjoy ever-changing scenery on your southbound drive: see the Duchy of Luxembourg; then through fertile French farmlands southwards, bypassing Strasbourg to the vineyards of Alsace on the way to the Swiss border near Basel. Finally, pass the foothills of the Alps as you approach Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 6 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne-Innsbruck Area, Austria.
Sightseeing
This morning take advantage of the Lucerne walking orientation and maybe join the optional excursion to Mount Titlis. Later, head for the tiny but very wealthy Principality of Liechtenstein. To the east lie the picture-perfect villages of Austria’s Voralberg, and once you’re through the Arlberg Tunnel, the scenic splendor of the Inn Valley.
Hotels
Overnight in the Innsbruck area with time to see its Golden Roof. (B,D)
Day 7 - Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck Area-Venice Area, Italy.
Sightseeing
Early morning departure via the Austrian and Italian Tyrol to the unique floating city of Venice. This afternoon’s sightseeing includes a boat ride 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 8 - Rome, Italy
Venice Area-Assisi-Rome.
Sightseeing
Take an interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescos by Giotto, then head for Rome. (B)
Day 9 - Rome, Italy
Sightseeing
The "Eternal City"—a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting and absolutely unique! Includes 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 10 - Florence, Italy
Rome-Florence Area.
Sightseeing
An easy drive this morning on the Highway of the Sun to Florence. 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. To top it all, you will visit 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)
Day 11 - Florence, Italy
Florence Area-Pisa-French Riviera, France.
Sightseeing
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, you drive northwest, getting glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit one of the famous Provencal perfume workshops before reaching your overnight destination on the lovely French Riviera. (B)
Day 12 - Lyon, France
French Riviera-Lyon.
Sightseeing
Take the opportunity today to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera, rightly known as one of Europe’s loveliest regions. In the afternoon, your coach takes the inland road, crossing sun-drenched Provence into the vineyards of the Rhône Valley.
Hotels
Overnight in Lyon. (B,D)
Day 13 - Paris, France
Lyon-Beaune-Paris.
Sightseeing
Drive through the neat vineyards and fields of Burgundy to visit Beaune, famous for wines such as Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges. Its Hotel-Dieu is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. Head for the final excitement of Paris, the most sparkling city in the world.
Nightlife
Time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 14 - Paris, France
Sightseeing
One full day to explore the city that’s known throughout the world for its fashion, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Includes 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. To celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 15 - 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 16 - London, United Kingdom
Depart London.
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. Roundtrip 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: 14 buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D). Accommodation for 14 nights. Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
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