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If you’re more interested in art and architecture, you’ll enjoy the treasures offered on this Europe tour. Visit Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with the Piazza Signoria, adorned with ornate and famous statues. Stand in awe in front of Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower and explore the delicate floating city of Venice, both unique architectural wonders. Of course, no traveler to Europe should miss the distinct Parisian style, and you’ll have time to explore Paris’ famous sites.
Enjoy some time in the French Riviera, visit a famous perfume factory in Èze, and discover the Provence region, known for its Mediterranean climate, vineyards, and gorgeous scenery. Visit Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Cézanne and known for its fountains, elegant homes, and famous cafés.
In addition to all of the above, you’ll also enjoy an additional overnight in London, after having crossed again the Channel Tunnel from Paris back to the United Kingdom.
From the historic sights and architectural treasures to the beautiful scenery, this enriching, value-minded European tour offers something for everyone.
Highlights
Visit
TRIER Guided sightseeing
STRASBOURG Guided sightseeing
LUCERNE Visit
VENICE Canal boat ride, glassblowing workshop
ASSISI Visit St. Francis Basilica
ROME & FLORENCE Guided sightseeing
PISA See the Leaning Tower
ÈZE Visit a perfume workshop
AIX EN PROVENCE Visit
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:
- 15 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
The whole day is free to take advantage of a variety of optional activities. How about a fascinating tour of London’s landmarks, a visit to the Tower of London with the lavish Crown Jewels, or 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, BELGIUM
Day3
Transfer to the railway station and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels.
Today’s Distance: 232 mi/ 373 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BRUSSELS–TRIER, GERMANY–STRASBOURG AREA, FRANCE
Day4
Cross the German border, and stop for an included guided walking tour of ancient Trier, founded by the Celts in the late 4th-century BC. Later, travel through the fabled Black Forest, known for its cuckoo clocks, wood carving, delectable Black Forest Cake, and traditional farmhouses with sweeping, half-hipped roofs. Cross into France to arrive in Strasbourg.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STRASBOURG AREA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Day5
On your included guided walking tour in Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, see the monumental gothic cathedral with its ancient murals, stained-glass windows, and fascinating astronomical clock; experience the unique Franco-German culture mix; and explore the city’s historic heart, the magical La Petite France district. Later, enter Switzerland and head towards the majestic Alps to Lucerne. Visit the LION MONUMENT, a masterful stone sculpture honoring Louis XVI’s heroic Swiss Guard; and CHAPEL BRIDGE, Europe’s oldest covered bridge, dating back to 1333.
Today’s Distance: 214 mi/ 345 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE AREA–MILAN, ITALY.
Day6
More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive to the mountains surrounding massive St. Gotthard pass. Through its great tunnel, begin your scenic descent into the warmth and sunshine of Canton Ticino. Then, continue to vibrant Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
Today’s Distance: 180 mi/ 290 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MILAN–VENICE AREA
Day7
Leave Milan and cross the Po River plain to the Venice area. Here, you’ll board your private MOTORBOAT to St. Mark’s Square. Take time to enjoy the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, and monumental ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Visit a GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP to watch a skilled craftsman at work. Don’t miss out on an optional gondola serenade that glides through centuries-old canals.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME.
Day8
An interesting drive southward, 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.
Day9
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. An optional visit is available to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of The Last Judgment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–FLORENCE–MONTECATINI.
Day10
Say “Arrivederci, Roma” as you drive northward to reach Florence. On the included walking tour with a Local Guide, discover the landmarks of this Renaissance city, like Piazza Signoria with the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, and the breathtaking cathedral on Piazza del Duomo. Overnight in the spa town of Montecatini.
Today’s Distance: 190 mi/ 305 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MONTECATINI–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–FRENCH RIVIERA.
Day11
Stop in Pisa where a mini train ride takes you to see the Leaning Tower and the SQUARE OF MIRACLES. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, head northwest for glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit one of the famous PERFUME FACTORIES in lovely Èze before reaching your destination on the glamorous French Riviera.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA–AIX-EN-PROVENCE–LYON AREA
Day12
Leave the French Riviera this morning and head inland, crossing sun-drenched Provence. Take in the Mediterranean atmosphere of Aix-en-Provence, then travel through the famous wine-producing area of the Rhône Valley. Overnight in the Lyon area.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LYON AREA–BEAUNE–PARIS
Day13
Enjoy vistas of famous Burgundy vineyards on the way to Beaune, famous for wines such as Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Its Hôtel-Dieu with its colorful roof was one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. Head for the exciting city of Paris.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day14
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. Included sightseeing with a local expert shows off many of the best-known Parisian sites. Tonight, consider joining the optional farewell dinner in a typical French restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND.
Day15
Relax on your EUROSTAR train journey back to London.
Today’s Distance: 305 mi/ 492 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day16
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
December 19 Departure - New Year's in Paris including festive dinnerExtend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Holiday Inn London- Kensington High Street
First-Class
This elegant hotel boasts an ideal location near the renowned shops on High Street Kensington. The hotel includes 550 rooms equipped with ensuite shower or bath, satellite TV, coffee maker, and state-of-the-art in-room entertainment system. It also provides 24-hour in room dining and one-day laundry and dry cleaning service. The hotels Blue Smoke restaurant is an American-style steakhouse, and the Lions Sports Bar shows all the action and excitement of live sporting events from around the world.
Location
Wrights Lane, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Pay Movies
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
Ramada La Woluwe
Superior Tourist-Class
161 Business Rooms and Executive Stylish Rooms, all equipped with today's modern comfort. Enjoy the hospitality of a reflecting bright and spacious look.
Location
Av.Des Pleiades, Bruxelles-La Woluwe, Belgium
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Television
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
Ibis Strasbourg Centre Historique
Superior Tourist-Class
With its monumental cathedral featuring carvings as delicate as any piece of lacework, Strasbourg is one of Europe's most attractive cities. Thanks to the richness and sheer density of its heritage sites, the entire town center has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Strasbourg is definitely well worth a visit, to discover its history, its cuisine and its unique atmosphere. Ibis Centre Ponts Couverts is ideally located in a quiet area "the Petite France," the historical area of the town (5 minutes walk). The city center and the cathedral are only 15 minutes walk from the hotel, a tram station is just in front of the hotel.
Location
Rue de Molsheim, 7, Strasbourg, France
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
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
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
Starhotels Business Palace
Superior First-Class
An icon of industry transformed into a landmark of luxury. This 247-room hotel is set inside a converted early 1900s factory and facilities include a fully-equipped fitness room which boasts a panoramic view of the city, two verdant internal courtyards and a lounge bar with a billiards table. A rich menu and a wide selection of wines featuring intriguing labels from Italian vineyards can be enjoyed in the restaurant and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Via privata Pietro Gaggia, 3, Milano, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
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
Ambasciatori at Mestre
First-Class
Positioned on the mainland in the town of Mestre, facing the Venetian cluster of islands, a short walk from Mestre train station and town center. Facilities in this mid-range 93-room property include a fitness room, à la carte restaurant, pleasant lounge bar and Free Wi-Fi access.
Location
Corso Del Popolo, 221, Venezia-Mestre, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
Park Hotel Dei Massimi
First-Class
Hotel offers a warm ambience and modern comforts; overlooking the city, situated a short distance from the Vatican.
Location
Largo V. Ambrosio, 9, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
First-Class
Hotel Ambasciatori, thanks to its geographical position, offers guests the most beautiful panoramic view over Montecatini Terme, Montecatini Alto , as well as the surrounding Tuscan hills. Built to encompass a contemporary style, the hotel provides modern and comfortable areas, as well as a cosy and suggestive rooftop terrace with swimming pool and sunbeds. The terrace is also served by the in-house bars and restaurants and can be used for a relaxing dinner. Situated along one of the town's most elegant avenues, the hotel is close to the spa baths, the park, the train station and to the town centre. The Grand Hotel Ambasciatori welcomes guests under a new management while very proud of maintaining the Italian tradition of hospitality through friendliness and comfort.
Location
Viale 4 Novembre, 12, Montecatini, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Television
- Internet Access
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
Ibis Styles Nice Airport
This hotel is located in the heart of the Nice Arenas business district, 15 mn from Nice City center, 30km from Monaco and the Italian border.
Location
127 Blvd Renè Cassin, Nice, France
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Television
- Phone
- Window Opens
Hotel Lyon Ouest
First-Class
Nestled in a haven of greenery, the Hotel Lyon ouest is situated in a soothing setting along the banks of the river Saone, in the heart of an up-and-coming area with muliple restaurants and a cineam, just 10 minutes by car/15 minutes by public transport from the city centre.
Location
50 Quai Paul Sedaillan, Lyon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
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
