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You will start with visiting London, the British capital, where you could join one of our optional excursions or just spend time at leisure discovering the city on your own. From there, you’ll take the Eurostar train to Brussels and then carry on your journey by coach to discover many interesting continental destinations.
On guided sightseeing tours, you’ll visit the must-see sights—including those that will delight history fans—such as Amsterdam’s canals; Rome’s St Peter Square; Florence’s renaissance old city center with a replica of the “David” by Michelangelo, Pompeii, where you’ll see what life was like during the Roman Empire before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD; Paris’s most famous landmarks and much more.
On this comprehensive European tour, you’ll also enjoy spectacular scenery. You’ll drive through the picturesque Rhineland with its scenic countryside, historic castles, and charming villages, and you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Italian and French Riviera’s. Sit back and relax as you drive past the Burgundy vineyards in France and through gorgeous alpine scenery from Switzerland to Italy. Marvel at the beauty of Tuscany with its rural villages, rolling hills, vineyards, rows of cypress trees, and olive groves. You’ll stand in awe as you witness the blue sea and amazing views on the Sorrento coast and on the legendary island of Capri, and you’ll love the green hills and valleys as you travel through Umbria to visit Assisi.
All of this and more await you on this dream European vacation designed for value-minded travelers!
Due to government travel restrictions in the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Italy, this vacation will have a modified itinerary temporarily to ensure its operation is smooth and safe. For details on any adjustments, please refer to the Travel Update & Policy page found on the home page.
Highlights
Visit
AMSTERDAM Canal cruise, guided sightseeing
HEIDELBERG Visit
LUCERNE
Visit
VERONA Visit
VENICECanal boat ride, glassblowing workshop
ASSISI
Visit St. Francis Basilica
ROME Guided sightseeing
POMPEII
Archaeological site guided visit
CAPRI Excursion by boat
SORRENTO
Visit
FLORENCE Guided walking tour
PISA See the Leaning Tower
ÈZE Visit a perfume workshop
BEAUNE
Visit
PARIS Guided sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 17 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts and the CosmosGO app are available to help you make the most of your stay.
LONDON
Day2
A full day to savor a variety 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 Thames River.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND
Day3
Transfer to the railway station and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels with your Tour Director. Take a seat on your luxury motorcoach for the drive to the Amsterdam area.
Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AMSTERDAM AREA–WIESBADEN, GERMANY.
Day4
Today, enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, followed by a CANAL CRUISE to see the city from water level, then stop to watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a DIAMOND CENTER. This afternoon, continue your journey to Wiesbaden.
Today’s Distance: 258 mi/ 415 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WIESBADEN–HEIDELBERG–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Day5
Drive through the picturesque Rhineland and enjoy splendid scenery as you skirt the Rhine river. Next, drive into Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg, nicely located at the confluence of the Neckar and Rhine Rivers, for a short visit. Continue to the Lucerne area.
Today’s Distance: 270 mi/ 435 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE AREA
Day6
Lucerne is nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. Your orientation includes the LION MONUMENT, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife; and the wooden CHAPEL BRIDGE. 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; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE AREA–VERONA, ITALY–VENICE AREA.
Day7
More wonderful alpine scenery as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the massive St. Gotthard Pass. Continue to the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive across the Po Valley to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Stroll around the picturesque market square (Piazza delle Erbe). Tonight, overnight in the Venice area.
Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VENICE AREA
Day8
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas. Your included orientation starts with a BOAT RIDE to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by free time to soak up the city’s unique atmosphere and a chance to visit a GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME
Day9
An interesting drive southward, crossing the rolling Apennines. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182, and 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.
Day10
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–POMPEII–SORRENTO AREA
Day11
Travel south all the way today, with the Vesuvius volcano in the distance. Visit Pompeii, where time stopped in 79 AD when the Vesuvius eruption totally buried it. On your included visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Just a few more miles to reach the lively Sorrento area.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO AREA. EXCURSION TO CAPRI.
Day12
Cross the blue sea for a full-day excursion to the legendary island of Capri. Surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, Capri has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazzetta, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SORRENTO AREA–FLORENCE
Day13
An early journey north to Florence. Vistas of rolling hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Arrive in Florence in the afternoon in time to enjoy its magnificent architectural and artistic treasures; the included walking tour with a Local Guide shows the highlights.
Today’s Distance: 320 mi/ 515 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLORENCE–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–FRENCH RIVIERA
Day14
Stop in Pisa, where you hop on a mini train to see the SQUARE OF MIRACLES and the famous Leaning Tower. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, drive northwest for glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit a typical Provence PERFUME WORKSHOP in Èze and later reach the shores of the charming Côte d’Azur.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA–SAINT-ANDRÉ-LES-ALPES–ROUTE NAPOLEON–GRENOBLE
Day15
Taking the Route Napoleon, follow in the footsteps of the French leader as he escaped from exile in Elba. Stop for some crispy fresh air in Saint André Les Alpes before reaching Grenoble—an alpine sports mecca and site of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games.
Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRENOBLE–BEAUNE–PARIS
Day16
Enjoy the very heart of the Burgundy wine-growing region, making a stop in lovely Beaune, surrounded by some of the world’s finest vineyards. Continue northward to the exciting city of Paris, capital of France.
Today’s Distance: 385 mi/ 620 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day17
Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, see the main sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide. In the afternoon, a chance to feel like a French aristocrat as you join the optional walking tour through the immense Palace of Versailles. This evening, why not join an optional dinner?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS.
Day18
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
December 16 Departure – Christmas in Rome and New Year’s in Paris, including festive dinnerHotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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
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
Holiday Inn Express Arena Towers
Superior Tourist-Class
Brand new 4-star Holiday Inn hotel located in the most dynamic business and entertainment area of Amsterdam.
Location
Hoogoorddreef 66, Amsterdam, NetherlandsHotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Television
Novum City
Superior Tourist-Class
Novum Hotel Wiesbaden City is located in central Wiesbaden, just a 5-minute walk from the Hessian State Theatre. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a 24-hour bar, and a large breakfast buffet.
Location
2 Georg-August-Zinn-Strasse, Wiesbaden, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
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
Drei Koenige
Superior Tourist-Class
The Garni Hotel Drei Koenige is situated in the heart of Lucerne and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities of a three star hotel. The quiet location as well as the uniqueness of the art nouveau building makes your stay to a special experience. Many sightseeing places, the train station and the old town are close by. Besides, for the best start into the day a rich breakfast buffet is expecting you.
Location
Bruchstrasse 35, Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
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
Grand Fleming Hotel
First-Class
Modern hotel offering popular amenities and comforts, restaurant and bar is located 40 km from FCO Airport; staff is multilingual.
Location
P.Za M.Leone Spoleto, 20, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Television
- Window Opens
Central Park
Superior Tourist-Class
The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful and enchanting corners of Massalubrense and the Sorrento Peninsula. It's surrounded by a green oasis of citrus and orange groves and overlooks the magnificent bay of Naples with a view of the islands of Capri and Ischia. All rooms, equipped with a TV and a desk, are air-conditioned and they have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Location
Via Massa Turro 4, Massalubrense-Na, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
Panorama Palace
First-Class
The Panorama Palace Hotel is situated on the cliffs above the sea, a few minutes from the beach of Meta di Sorrento, the first of the towns which form the Sorrentine Peninsula, and a few kilometres from the principal tourist centres Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Procida, the Amalfi Coast, Pompei Herculaneum, Naples, Cserta and Mt. Vesuvius. Given its position, the hotel boasts an incredible panoramic view of the winding Sorrentine coast. The hotel is managed by a local family who strive to provide an environment of informal elegance and assistance. The hotel offers all comforts and a restaurant facing the the blue Gulf of Naples and the Sorrentine Coast as well as a local restaurant and a swimming pool.
Location
Piazza Scarpati, Sorrento Area, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Phone
Hotel Nil
Superior Tourist-Class
NILHOTEL is the ideal place for travelers who want quiet and comfort yet remaining in the city.
Location
Via Barsanti 27, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
Ibis Promenade des Anglais at Nice
Superior Tourist-Class
This 128-room hotel is located on the famous Promenade des Anglais near the airport and a few kilometers away from Nice's old town and the flower market. The famous beach of the Baies des Anges is located at 600 meters. It offers a restaurant with typical cooking of Nice and seasonal products and also a bar open 24 hours a day.
Location
359 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
Mercure Alpotel
First-Class
In the centre of Grenoble close to the Paul mistral Park, this 88-room mid-scale hotel offers comfortable guest rooms with modern design and Free Wi-Fi access. Traditional French cuisine and drinks are served in the café style restaurant Monday to Friday.
Location
12 Blvd Maréchal Joffre, Grenoble, France
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Television
- 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
Timohotel Berthier
Superior Tourist-Class
The Timhotel Berthier Paris 17, with its renovated common areas, enjoys a strategic location and an easy access to Porte de Clichy.
Location
2/4 Blvd. Berthier, Paris 17, France
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Climate Control
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
