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The Best of Europe ( 5160)

18 Day Tour from London to Paris

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A European tour should include the most popular and exciting cities, the must-see sights, picturesque scenery, and a mix of culture, history, and just plain fun. This, and more, is what you get on the Best of Europe tour. Visit London, where you could join one of our optional excursions or just discover the city at leisure. From there, cross the Channel on the Eurostar train to Brussels and then continue by coach to discover many diverse continental destinations. Local Guides will tell you all about 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; Paris’s famous landmarks, and much more. As you journey through Europe, you’ll also enjoy spectacular scenery, such as the picturesque Rhineland with its scenic countryside, historic castles, and charming villages, and breathtaking views of the Italian and French Rivieras. Sit back and relax as you drive past the Burgundy vineyards in France and through gorgeous alpine landscapes from Switzerland to Italy. Marvel at the beauty of Tuscany with its rural villages, rolling hills, vineyards, rows of cypress trees, and olive groves, and stand in awe as you witness the blue sea and amazing views on the Sorrento coast and the legendary island of Capri. Last but not least, you’ll love the green hills and valleys as you travel through Umbria to visit medieval Assisi. All of this and more awaits you on this dream European vacation designed for value-minded keen travelers!

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 Tour Highlights

Notes:

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

The uneven terrain of the Pompeii archaeological site may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Services of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.

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:

  • 17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam
  • Archeological Site of Pompeii
  • Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)
  • City of Verona
  • Costiera Amalfitana
  • Historic Centre of Florence
  • Historic Centre of Rome – various properties Vatican City
  • Paris Banks of the Seine
  • Piazza del Duomo Pisa
  • Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  • Venice and its Lagoon

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND 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.

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Day 2

LONDON London’s calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London – home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights.
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 3

LONDON–BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS 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 by coach: 127 mi/ 203 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 4

AMSTERDAM–WIESBADEN, GERMANY Today, enjoy an included canal cruise to see the city from water level with a Local Guide, then stop at a diamond center to watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones. This afternoon, continue your journey to Wiesbaden.
Today’s Distance: 258 mi/ 415 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 5

WIESBADEN–HEIDELBERG–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND Drive through the picturesque Rhineland and enjoy splendid scenery as you skirt the Rhine River. Visit Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, located near the confluence of the Neckar and Rhine Rivers, then continue to Switzerland.
Today’s Distance: 270 mi/ 435 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 6

LUCERNE Lucerne is nestled amid snowcapped Alps, surrounded by a lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. Your orientation includes the wooden Chapel bridge and the Lion monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. A choice of optional activities completes the day.
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 7

LUCERNE AREA–VERONA, ITALY–VENICE AREA 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) and the cobblestone streets.
Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 8

VENICE AREA 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 (squares). 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. Discover the Venice lagoon on a relaxing optional boat trip, with time to explore colorful streets of Burano, the island known for hand-made lace.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

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Day 9

VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME An interesting drive southward, crossing the rolling Apennines. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182, and visit the world-famous St. Francis Basilicas with the beautiful frescoes by Giotto. Then, head for Rome.
Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 10

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 the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire.*
Breakfast Breakfast

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

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Day 11

ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO COAST Travel south all the way, with the Vesuvius volcano in the distance. Visit Pompeii, where time stopped in 79 AD when the Vesuvius eruption buried the city. On your guided visit to the archaeological site, see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. From here, it’s just a few more miles to reach the lively Sorrento area.
Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 12

SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO CAPRI 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. Ah, Capri! There's more than meets the eye on this stunning island. Join yourLocal Guide who shares the best sights and s stories on an optional tour.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

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Day 13

SORRENTO COAST–FLORENCE 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; discover all the highlights on the included walking tour with a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance: 320 mi/ 515 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 14

FLORENCE–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–FRENCH RIVIERA Stop in Pisa, and hop on a mini train to reach the Square of Miracles to see the famous Leaning Tower. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, drive northwest for glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit a typical perfume workshop in Èze and later reach the shores of the charming Côte d’Azur. Tonight, roll the dice and rub elbows with the high rollers of Monte Carlo on an optional “Monte Carlo by Night” excursion to experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 15

FRENCH RIVIERA–ORANGE–GRENOBLE Leave the French Riviera and travel through the Provence, stopping in Orange, a hidden treasure featuring an outstanding Roman heritage, and on the more frivolous side, some first-class wines. Overnight in Grenoble—an alpine sports mecca and site of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games.
Today’s Distance: 296 mi/ 476 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

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Day 16

GRENOBLE–BEAUNE–PARIS 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: 358 mi/ 577 km
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 17

PARIS Paris is a world-class romantic city with many familiar landmarks. This morning, see the main sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide.
Breakfast Breakfast

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Day 18

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

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 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.

CLARA CRAWFORD

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

" It would delight me to show you France - the most visited country in the world. This is a place of enormous variety in its history, natural beauty, and the magic of Paris! Add to this the fantastic food, wonderful wines, and musical language and you'll truly fall in love with the country and its people!"

Tour Director -  CLARA CRAWFORD

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

LONDON

NOVOTEL LONDON WEST

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

AMSTERDAM

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ARENA TOWERS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

WIESBADEN

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS WIESBADEN

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

LUCERNE

DREI KOENIGE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

VENICE

DELFINO

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ROME

BV OLY HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

SORRENTO

GRAND HOTEL MOON VALLEY

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

FLORENCE

DIANA PARK

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

NICE

IBIS STYLES NICE VIEUX PORT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

GRENOBLE

MERCURE ALPOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

PARIS

NOVOTEL PARIS CHARENTON LE PONT

Hotel as shown or similar
First-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)



* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).
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