14 days tour

Europe’S Highlights

Europe’S Highlights

This tour includes:

Transport

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

Accommodation

AMSTERDAM AREA : Best Western Plus Amedia Airport (ST) or NH Airport (F) at Schiphol MANNHEIM : Achat Premium Neustadt Weinstrasse (F) INNSBRUCK AREA : Rumerhof (ST) or Ramada Tivoli (ST) VENICE AREA : Antony Palace (F) at Marcon or Holiday Inn (ST) at Marghera ROME : Villa Maria Regina (F) MONTECATINI : Settentrionale Esplanade (F) LAKE COMO : Lario (ST) at Mezzegra LUCERNE AREA : Ibis (ST) at Kriens or Ibis Styles (ST) LAUSANNE AREA : Novotel Bussigny (F) PARIS : Timhotel Campanile Pantin (ST) or Forest Hill La Villette (ST)

Others

AMSTERDAM Canal cruise, guided sightseeing RHINELAND Scenic drive NEUSCHWANSTEIN Visit King Ludwig’s castle VENICE Canal boat ride ASSISI Visit St. Francis Basilica ROME Guided sightseeing FLORENCE Guided walking tour MONTECATINI Visit PISA See the Leaning Tower MILAN, LUGANO, LUCERNE & BEAUNE Visit PARIS Guided sightseeing

Guide

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

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

AMSTERDAM Discover Volendam & Zaanse Schans Traditional Dutch Dinner RHINELAND Lorelei and its Castles VENICE Gondola ROME Treasures of Rome by Night and Dinner Castelli Romani with Dinner Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel LUCERNE Mount Pilatus Scenic Lake Cruise PARIS Cabaret Show Farewell Dinner and Orientation Versailles, Palace of the Sun King

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Itinerary of your trip Europe’S Highlights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Holland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Amsterdam–Rhineland, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 4 Day 4: Rhineland–Innsbruck Area, Austria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B,D)
  • Day 5 Day 5: Innsbruck Area–Venice Area, Italy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B,D)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Venice Area–Assisi–Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 7 Day 7: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.* (B)

      * For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
  • Day 8 Day 8: Rome–Pisa–Montecatini
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B,D)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Montecatini–Florence–Lake Como
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 10 Day 10: Lake Como–Lugano, Switzerland–Lucerne Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 11 Day 11: Lucerne Area–Interlaken–Lausanne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 12 Day 12: Lausanne–Beaune, France–Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 (B)
  • Day 13 Day 13: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.* (B)

      * Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded
  • Day 14 Day 14: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Paris

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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