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From its exciting cities to its spectacular scenery, Europe has it all, and on this affordable European tour, you'll see the main highlights. Start in Amsterdam with a scenic canal cruise and end in Paris with a guided tour and time on your own. In between, you’ll discover Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.
In Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, and Paris, local experts will bring the cities alive, and among other famous sights, you’ll see the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Piazza Signoria in Florence, renowned for its ornate and famous statues; and St. Peter’s Square in Rome, the heart of the Vatican. Other interesting experiences include a boat ride to Venice’s St. Mark’s Square; a visit to Assisi’s Basilica, burial site of St. Francis and home to frescoes by Giotto and a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castle nestled in the beautiful Bavarian Alps.
It is not just the cities you’ll see on this European tour; you’ll also see some of Europe's beautiful scenery. A fascinating drive along the Rhine River features quaint towns, castles from the Middle Ages, and villages lining the countryside. Marvel at the gorgeous Swiss Alps. Enjoy the beautiful Tuscany countryside, with its rolling hills, and journey through France’s famous vineyards. Overnight in romantic Lake Como, regarded as one of Europe's most picturesque lakes; spend time in Lucerne, nestled between the Alps and the fjord-like lake; and stop in Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by three mighty mountains.
One last treat is left for you as you leave the Old Continent on the Eurostar train to London; get a taste of Britain and of its buzzing capital and enjoy some of the English culture before returning home.
Europe’s highlights—including historic monuments, must-see attractions, and scenery—are all available on this splendid, value-minded Europe tour!
Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Canal cruise, guided sightseeing
RHINELAND Scenic drive
NEUSCHWANSTEIN Visit King Ludwig’s castle
VENICE Canal boat ride, glassblowing workshop
ASSISI Visit St. Francis Basilica
ROME Guided sightseeing
PISA See the Leaning Tower
FLORENCE Guided walking tour
LAKE COMO
LUGANO, LUCERNE & BEAUNE Visit
PARIS Guided sightseeing
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Total meals included:
- 14 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN THE AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND
Day1
Check into your hotel, and start exploring this exciting city with your CosmosGo app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Meals included:
- Dinner
AMSTERDAM
Day2
Enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as well as a 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AMSTERDAM AREA–MANNHEIM AREA, GERMANY
Day3
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 the Mannheim area.
Today’s Distance: 336 mi/ 540 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MANNHEIM AREA–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
Day4
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: 311 mi/ 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INNSBRUCK AREA–VENICE AREA, ITALY.
Day5
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME
Day6
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 BASILICA with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.
Today’s Distance: 345 mi/ 555 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME.
Day7
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built, and Circus Maximus.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–PISA–MONTECATINI.
Day8
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTECATINI–FLORENCE–LAKE COMO.
Day9
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE COMO–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE AREA.
Day10
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE AREA–INTERLAKEN–LAUSANNE AREA
Day11
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LAUSANNE AREA–BEAUNE, FRANCE–PARIS
Day12
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day13
Get to know the romantic city with a local expert and see many of the best-known Parisian sites, such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysées. An optional excursion is available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, King Louis XIV’s residence.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND.
Day14
Relax on your EUROSTAR journey to London.
Today’s Distance: 305 mi/ 492 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day15
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport
First-Class
Best Wester Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport is an airport hotel located 35 minutes from the center of Amsterdam. It's easy to get to the city center by taking our free shuttle to the airport, and then the train to Central Station. The village of Aalsmeer with the world famous flower auction is reachable by foot in 15 minutes.
Location
Boeingavenue 333, Schiphol Rijk, Netherlands
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
Achat Premium Neustadt Weinstrasse
First-Class
The ACHAT Premium Neustadt/Weinstraße is located in the centre of Neustadt and, at the same time, it is good accessible by car or train.The hotel disposes of 123 guest rooms, including seven junior suites,the restaurant „No13", a hotel bar, two conference rooms for up to 140 persons, a sauna and fitness area with balconies and an in-house underground garage with 40 parking spaces.
Location
Exterstraße 2, Neustadt, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Rumerhof
Superior Tourist-Class
We are a traditionally managed 4-star house in Rum, near to Innsbruck.
Location
Bundesstrasse 11, Innsbruck-Rum, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Television
Hotel Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli
Superior Tourist-Class
Newly built in 2011, this hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Innsbruck with 12 floors and 159 modern rooms.
Location
Olympiastrasse 41, Innsbruck, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
Poppi
Superior Tourist-Class
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.
Location
Via Romea ,80, Venezia-Gambarare Mira, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Il Burchiello
Superior Tourist-Class
The Hotel Il Burchiello is located in a very strategic position out of the town of Mira, just a few steps away from the beautiful Palladian Villas, and it is well connected to Venice and Padua by public transports. It features 63 comfortable guestrooms with satellite TV and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi access and free parking is also provided.
Location
Via Venezia, 19, Oriago, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
Villa Maria Regina
Moderate First-Class
Villa Maria Regina is a four star hotel situated in Via della Camilluccia in one of the most exclusive residential districts in Rome.
Location
V. Della Camilluccia 687, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Desk
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
Settentrionale Esplanade
First-Class
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.
Location
Viale Grocco 2/4, Montecatini Terme-Pt, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
Lario Mezzegra
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Lario is an excellent three star hotel, situated in the so called "Tremezzina", an international place famous for its historical villas and gardens and for the traditional hotel hospitality, facing Lake Como. TV room,elegant restaurant with the new and bright veranda.
Location
Via Statale Regina 48, Azzano Di Mezzegra-Co, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
Ibis Kriens
Tourist Class
Hotel Ibis Kriens is located in Kriens at the foot of the Mount Pilatus. By train you are in 5 minutes in Lucerne city center.
Location
Industriestr. 13, Kriens-Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Ibis Styles Luzerne City
Superior Tourist-Class
The hotel is located in the historic center of the city of Lucerne, The Rigi, Pliatus and Titlis mountains are perfect for day trips. The hotel boasts a restaurant as well as seminar rooms.
Location
Friedenstrasse 8, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
Novotel Lausanne Bussigny
Superior Tourist-Class
The Novotel Lausanne Bussigny with 141 guest rooms. Enjoy the welcoming and contemporary atmosphere, the hotel features a terrace overlooking a leafy park and a natural swimming pool.
Location
35, Route De Condemine, Bussigny-Lausanne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Pool
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Superior Tourist-Class
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.
Location
41 Avenue Aristide Briand, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Internet Access
Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D 'Italie
Superior Tourist-Class
This 185-room hotel is situated 25 minutes from Orly Airport and 20 minutes from the Paris city center. All guestrooms have modern comforts including air conditioning, Sweet Bed bedding, and free Wi-Fi access. The property offers on-site dining at the Deli Styles, a culinary collaboration between France and the United States.
Location
18 20 Avenue De La Porte D'Italie, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Novotel London West
First-Class
Concrete and brick commercial hotel in modern nine-story complex located at Hammersmith, 1/4 mile from train station.
Location
1 Shortlands, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
