Europe's Highlights

Europe's Highlights

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Europe's Highlights

14 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Amsterdam, Rhineland-Palatinate, Innsbruck, Venice, Assisi, Rome, Pisa, Montecatini Terme, Florence, Lake Como, Lugano, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne, Beaune, Paris

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

4810-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Walking

From:
$2918
$2792 (USD) Operator discount: -$126

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Tour Overview

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 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!

Highlights

  • From its exciting cities to its spectacular scenery, Europe has it all, and on this affordable European tour.

  • 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.

  • Marvel at the gorgeous Swiss Alps.

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

Places You'll See

Alphotel

Ibis Kriens

Ibis Styles Karlsruhe Ettlingen

Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia

Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport

Poppi

Settentrionale Esplanade

B&B Como City Center

Ibis Lausanne Crissier

Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans

Delfino

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Amsterdam,Holland

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport

Meals Included: Dinner

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

Day 2 : Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 3 : Amsterdam,Rhineland,Germany

Location: Amsterdam, Rhineland-Palatinate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Karlsruhe Ettlingen

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 4 : Rhineland,Innsbruck Area,Austria

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Innsbruck

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alp hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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

Day 5 : Innsbruck Area,Venice Area,Italy

Location: Innsbruck, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Poppi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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

Day 6 : Venice Area,Assisi,Rome

Location: Venice, Assisi, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 7 : Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.*

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

Day 8 : Rome,Pisa,Montecatini

Location: Rome, Pisa, Montecatini Terme

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Settentrionale Esplanade

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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

Day 9 : Montecatini,Florence,Lake Como

Location: Montecatini Terme, Florence, Lake Como

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 10 : Lake Como,Lugano,Switzerland,Lucerne Area

Location: Lake Como, Lugano, Lucerne

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Luzerne City

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 11 : Lucerne Area,Interlaken,Lausanne

Location: Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ibis Lausanne Crissier

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 12 : Lausanne,Beaune,France,Paris

Location: Lausanne, Beaune, Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 13 : Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get to know the city of romance with a local expert and see many of the Parisian sites, such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysées. An optional excursion is available to the palace and gardens of Versailles.

Day 14 : Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

    Breakfast-13
    Dinner-4

  • Fully Guided

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

UNESCO Sites

17th Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam|Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Paris Banks of the Seine|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners

Accommodation

Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport



Whether it's just for a stop-over or for a longer stay, you are very welcome at Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport. We are only a stone's throw away from Schiphol airport. What you should know about us: our hotel is a green oasis, both in terms of the interior --with which we quasi get the nature tot he inside- as well as in ecological and social responsible entrepreneurship.





Ibis Styles Karlsruhe Ettlingen



Located in a quiet hamlet close to the Old Town of Ettlingen, this modern, colorful hotel offers a lounge bar where snacks and refreshments can be enjoyed and 102 uniquely designed, stylish guest rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat screen Tv with international channels, and a desk. Free high speed wireless internet access is available throughout the property. Many restaurants, bars, and local shops are within walking distance, while Karlsruhe city center is only a 5-min drive away.





Alphotel



This cozy modern hotel has a timeless country house style, is fully air-conditioned and features a sauna and Free Wi-Fi access. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe. Austrian and international cuisine and a wide range of drinks are served in the restaurant and bar. The historic center of the city of Innsbruck can be reached within a few minutes by public transportation and Ambras Castle is just over half a kilometer away.





Poppi



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.





Delfino



Newly conceived Hotel Delfino 4 stars in Mestre is strategically located to allow you to comfortably reach the historical city center of Venice in just 10 minutes via the frequent transport connections that stop just a few meters (yards) away from the hotel.





Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia



Ibis Styles Rome Aurelia with its colorful and joyful style features a restaurant serving healthy local specialties, a bar where happy hour with Italian aperitifs and cocktails can be enjoyed and a cozy garden. All 229 modern guest rooms are functionally equipped including air-conditioning, flat screen TV with international channels and Free high-speed Wi-Fi- internet access. Located in a quite area just a few miles from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter¿s Square & Basilica, a metro station is available within walking distance.





Settentrionale Esplanade



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.





B&B Como City Center



"The B&B Como City Center is located in the heart of the city, in a strategic position that allows guests to reach both Lake Como and all major attractions such as the Cathedral and the Basilica of Saint Abbondio, in just a few minutes on foot.

Each elegantly refurbished guest room is climatised, has an in-room safe, a 40-inch Smart TV with international channels, and is designed to meet all needs of travelers. Free Wi-Fi- internet access is available throughout the property. A shop is available in the lobby, selling drinks, snacks, ready meals, and a selection of ready-made cocktails. "





Ibis Kriens



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.





Ibis Lausanne Crissier



This modern property is situated in a lively business district on the northwestern outskirts of Lausanne and has an all-day bar serving snacks and drinks with fresh dishes served in the restaurant. Warm, modern and comfortable guest rooms offer a cozy bed and a functional bathroom.





Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans



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.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

Reviews of this Operator

Mrs Susan Hyland  

We have just returned from a Cosmos…

28-Sep-2022

We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

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Rick  

Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Bruce  

Old South &Florida tour

27-Oct-2022

Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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Francine Ramos  

The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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    Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.

    Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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