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Europe’s Highlights ( 4810)

14 Day Tour from Amsterdam to Paris

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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 Amsterdam's canals; 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 see 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. Europe’s highlights—including historic monuments, must-see attractions, and scenery—are all available on this splendid, value-minded Europe tour!

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 Tour Highlights

Sightseeing:

AMSTERDAM
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

FLORENCE
Guided walking tour

MONTECATINI
Visit

PISA
See the Leaning Tower

FLORENCE
Guided Walking tour

LAKE COMO

LUGANO, LUCERNE & BEAUNE
Visit

PARIS
Guided sightseeing

Guides:

Local Guides for city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, Paris; professional Tour Director while touring

Scenic Highlights:

Rhineland, Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass, Lake Como, Swiss Alps, Lake Thun, Bernese Oberland, Burgundy Wine Country

Notes:

Departure December 20 New Year’s in Paris, including festive dinner

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Assisi, the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Historic Centre of Florence
  • 17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam
  • Piazza del Duomo Pisa
  • Historic Centre of Rome – various properties Vatican City
Transportation:

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi; canal transfer boat in Venice, Pisa mini-train ride

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Check into your hotel, and start exploring this exciting city with your CosmosGo app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

AMSTERDAM Enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as you discover the city from water level on an included canal cruise. 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.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3

AMSTERDAM–RHINELAND, GERMANY 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.
Today’s Distance: 336 mi/ 540 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4

RHINELAND–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA Drive through Baden-Wüttenberg to the foot of the Alps to see King Ludwig’s magnificent Neuschwanstein castle, Germany’s fairytale castle. Carry on into the verdant Austrian Tyrol, where you will spend one night.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 5

INNSBRUCK AREA–VENICE AREA, ITALY 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
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 6

VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME 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 St. Francis Basilicas with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.
Today’s Distance: 345 mi/ 555 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

ROME The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire.*
Breakfast Breakfast

* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 8

ROME–PISA–MONTECATINI Say goodbye to Rome and 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-renowned photographic subject. Overnight in the spa town of Montecatini, recently added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 9

MONTECATINI–FLORENCE–LAKE COMO 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 (belltower), 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
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

LAKE COMO–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE AREA 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
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

LUCERNE AREA–INTERLAKEN–LAUSANNE Spend some time in beautiful Lucerne. Stroll through the old town and see the distinctive covered wooden bridge (Kapellbrücke) crossing the river Reuss. Later, stop in idyllic Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland and then follow the shoreline of deep blue Lake Thun, continuing for a few more miles to Lausanne, overlooking Lake Geneva.
Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

LAUSANNE–BEAUNE, FRANCE–PARIS Enjoy vistas of the celebrated Burgundy vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval town, known all over the world for its wine production. Take the autoroute to Paris.
Today’s Distance: 385 mi/ 620 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 13

PARIS Get to know the city of romance with a local expert and see many of the Parisian sites. An optional excursion is available to the palace and gardens of Versailles.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 14

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

VITTORIA VACCARO

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" I love guiding travelers through Europe and turning their travel dreams into reality! It's extremely rewarding to work toward the mutual understanding and respect of cultures and peoples. I put all my energy into what I do, and I feel utmost gratitude when guests leave me with tears of happiness in their eyes and the promise to come back."

Tour Director -  VITTORIA VACCARO

SUZANNE SEVENSTERN

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" As a Tour Director I get to call worldwide famous monuments, breath-taking sceneries and hidden gems of Europe my "office". My job is to make sure your travel experience will be as stress-free, memorable and fun as possible. I'll give you tips and tricks on how to make the most of your trip. What is the best local delicacy? What I love most is being able to play a role in creating wonderful memories, goose-bump moments and tears of happiness!"

Tour Director -  SUZANNE SEVENSTERN

DAVID ROMANOV

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

" I grew up in former Czechoslovakia as a Hungarian, during the communist era in a multicultural enviroment. During those times to see the the rest of the world was just a childhood dream, now it is a reality. Before I settled down in Hungary, I lived in Vienna, Berlin and Sydney - just to mention few. Through those years, I gain lots of experience and learnt a lot about the world, and myself. I hope I will have the chance to share my passion about Europe and show you the best of it."

Tour Director -  DAVID ROMANOV

PATRICIA SUTRELL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" Always thirsty for new challenges, my path led me to the role of Tour Director. I love people, enjoy sharing the history and anecdotes of the different places visited on tour. Everyday is different, and this provides me with the motivation to hopefully meet everyone's dream. I do believe that travelling is like a book, if you do not travel you will always remain on the first page. All we need is to open our eyes to the world, and enjoy every moment we have, as life is a journey."

Tour Director -  PATRICIA SUTRELL

 Accommodation

AMSTERDAM

HOTEL IBIS STYLES AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

KARLSRUHE

IBIS STYLES KARLSRUHE ETTLINGEN

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

INNSBRUCK

ALPHOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

VENICE

DELFINO

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ROME

IBIS STYLES ROMA AURELIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

MONTECATINI

SETTENTRIONALE ESPLANADE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

LAKE COMO

B&B COMO CITY CENTER

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

LUCERNE

IBIS KRIENS

Hotel as shown or similar
Tourist Class
  Free Wifi

LAUSANNE

IBIS LAUSANNE CRISSIER

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

PARIS

HOTEL IBIS STYLES PARIS PORTE D\'ORLEANS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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