Tour European Discoverer (End London, With 3 Days Cruise, 28 Days | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Novotel Pont de Sèvres Ibis Centre Meriadeck Ibis Styles Noain Meliá Avenida América Campanile Sud Cornella Apogia Nice Miro Ergife Palace La Panoramica Novotel NH Villanova Best Western Bon Alpina City Brunnen NH Bingen Ibis Schiphol

Optional

Variety of Optional Experiences

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Meals

11 Dinners 27 Breakfasts 5 Lunches Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

Amsterdam See the historic city centre Arles View the Roman Amphitheatre Athens Visit the ancient Acropolis and view the Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus with a Local Specialist Barcelona See La Sagrada Família Cathedral during a city tour with a Local Specialist Biarritz Visit this seaside resort Black Forest See this picturesque region Dover See the White Cliffs Florence Visit the Renaissance city Heidelberg View the castle Heraklion Explore the island of myths and legends and visit the Palace of Knossos Innsbruck View the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace Kusadasi Visit the open air archaeological wonder of ancient Ephesus Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge Madrid See the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist Monaco Visit the Principality Mykonos Admire the Old Town and white windmills overlooking the water Pamplona View the ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo Paris View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower on your sightseeing tour Patmos Spend evening on this small and charming island Pisa Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine Rome Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Specialist Santorini Enjoy an evening on this beautiful island Schaffhausen View the mighty Rhine Falls South of France Drive through Provence Tours View the cathedral Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark’s Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Drop-off if you stay at the Costsaver recommended London hotel, booked through Costsaver Ferry from Dover to Calais Overnight mini cruise - Ancona to Patras and Patras to Ancona The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver’s recommended London hotel Three-night Aegean Cruise Variety of Optional Experiences

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Day 1 Day 1: London – Paris (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: London – Paris (2 Nights)

For now, London bids you safe travels as you continue south through the Kent countryside to Dover and then on by ferry to Calais. Next stop is Paris, another capital that doesn’t hold back and doesn’t expect you to either. Take a walk through its grand past, dynamic present and exciting future, from the maze of streets that once nurtured great artists in Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower. You could choose to join an Optional Experience cruise on the Seine, admiring the illuminated skyline at night.
Day 2 Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

Put the joy in joie de vivre and embrace the beauty and elegance of Paris on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées, then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. There’s time to take a leisurely stroll down the Seine or hit the shops. Tonight, the colourful Can-Can dancers entice you with their remarkable outfits should you choose to join an Optional Experience cabaret show.
Day 3 Day 3: Paris – Tours – Bordeaux (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris – Tours – Bordeaux (1 Night)

Wind your way through the French countryside to the city of Tours, the gateway to the Loire Valley. In its car-free centre you’ll discover a fascinating medieval heart, reflected in its timber-framed houses and Renaissance mansions. Your next stop is the wine capital of Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and architecture have made it one of France’s most visited cities. Join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night)

Lather up, the beach is the agenda today at the resort town of Biarritz on the Atlantic coast, where European royals once sunned themselves. Watch surfers catch the perfect wave then travel to Pamplona, the capital of the old Kingdom of Navarre. The city is famous for the San Fermín festival, commonly known as the Running of the Bulls. Join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience and see the city’s ancient walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where markets and tournaments have taken place. A special treat will see you savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway’s favourite watering hole.
Day 5 Day 5: Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights)

Traverse the splendid landscapes to Madrid, Europe’s highest capital. It won’t take long for Madrid to get under your skin. This graceful capital was spruced up several centuries ago thanks to King Charles III and it remains an elegant city to this day. Your Local Specialist will reveal all the sights, including the Royal Palace and Retiro Park, originally built as a retreat for the royal family. When the sun sets, head out onto the streets to watch this football-mad metropolis come to life. You’ll soon discover why the city’s vibrant nightlife keeps its hot-blooded residents up all hours of the night.
Day 6 Day 6: Madrid Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Madrid Free Time

The legacy of ’Madrid’s Best Mayor’ can be seen on the city’s streets: The Cibeles Fountain, imposing Puerto de Alcalá and even the forerunner of the Prado Museum, which today houses one of the greatest collections of European art, featuring such masters as Velázquez, Rubens, Goya and El Bosco.  You’ll have a full free day to uncover his many gifts or consider joining an Optional Experience to Toledo, the ‘City of Three Cultures’. Explore the influences of Christians, Muslims and Jews when you join a Local Specialist for a captivating walking tour. Then return to Madrid for a second chance to discover the city’s vibrant nightlife, with an optional dinner and discover an old and new Madrid.
Day 7 Day 7: Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights)

Wind your way through Catalonia’s sprawling vineyards to the sun-kissed shores of Barcelona. Your Local Specialist will reveal some of the city’s key highlights this afternoon including Gaudí’s ornate La Sagrada Família and the Plaça de Catalunya. See street performers, artists and shoppers line the lively La Rambla and soak up the most inspiring panoramas of the city from the top of Montjuïc. The effervescent capital of Catalunya lights up at night, so resist the urge to retire early and hit the town with your new friends.
Day 8 Day 8: Barcelona Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Barcelona Free Time

This is your chance to get fully acquainted with Barcelona. You’ll have a free day to see the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí, stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the monastery in the mountains of Montserrat to see the beloved Black Madonna. After a busy day of sightseeing, maybe join an Optional Experience to see the whirling skirts and fiery passion of a flamenco show with dinner. This foot-tapping extravaganza is not to be missed.
Day 9 Day 9: Barcelona – Arles – French Riviera (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Barcelona – Arles – French Riviera (2 Nights)

The shimmering Mediterranean coastline stretches ahead. Keep your cameras at the ready as you drive along elegant boulevards and attempt to capture the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. You’ll stop in Arles with its honey-coloured façades, Roman ruins and Camargue culture. See first-hand where Van Gogh sought inspiration for his masterpieces, then continue to the French Riviera.
Day 10 Day 10: French Riviera Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: French Riviera Free Time

Oh là là! A full free day on the French Riviera. There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the sun you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an Optional Experience to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill-town and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sun-kissed promenades of Nice beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts that dot the French Riviera.
Day 11 Day 11: French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Night)

Follow the French Riveira to the glamorous Principality of Monaco. Your next stop is Pisa where you’ll be tempted to snap a few photos featuring you and its Leaning Tower. Admire the Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Then continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance where you’ll enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Florence – Rome (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Florence – Rome (2 Nights)

See how Florence has paved its way to a modern age when you embark on an orientation tour through its historic centre. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city’s historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Perhaps, savour views of the façades of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. On your own, maybe visit the Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of the city can be seen, then head to Rome, the ’Eternal City’. You could choose to join a Local Specialist for a guided stroll through Rome’s piazzas. Linger at a piazza enjoying a scoop or three of the local gelato and soak up the effervescent energy of a city that knows how to enjoy life.
Day 13 Day 13: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time

With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join an Optional Experience to Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums or start your day the Italian way – slow and relaxed. Join a Local Specialist and stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your space with devoted pilgrims and pigeons. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Cross the Tiber next, to view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Later you’ll have some time to explore on your own or join a light-hearted Optional Experience revealing all the flavours that would make any Italian mamma proud.
Day 14 Day 14: Rome – Bay Of Naples (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Rome – Bay Of Naples (1 Night)

The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Napoli. Arrive just in time to spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the picture-perfect Amalfi Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastel-hued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 15 Day 15: Bay Of Naples – Ancona – At Sea (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Bay Of Naples – Ancona – At Sea (1 Night)

Make the most of your stay in the Bay of Naples and join an expert for an Optional Experience to the excavations of Pompeii. See how this Roman town was frozen in time when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Later, travel to the port of Ancona where you’ll board your overnight ferry to Greece.
Day 16 Day 16: At Sea – Patras – Athens (4 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: At Sea – Patras – Athens (4 Nights)

Touch Greek soil for the first time in Patras, continuing by coach to Athens. The Greek capital was once the centre of the world and for several days it will be yours. Evidence of the city’s former status as the ’Cradle of Western Civilisation’ can be seen around every turn, so lace up your walking shoes and pound the pavements in search of the artistry, architecture and archaeological treasures that have made Athens a popular stop for history lovers. Perhaps, join your new friends for an Optional Experience at a taverna evening including dancing and drinks.
Day 17 Day 17: Embark Piraeus – Mykonos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Embark Piraeus – Mykonos

It’s time to take to the high seas and cruise to your heart’s content through the Aegean. You’ll board your ship in Piraeus harbour and set sail for stylish Mykonos. Put the ’oh’ into opa and get lost in its cobbled lanes, lined by whitewashed houses and tumbling cerise bougainvillea. Feast on gyros or shop up a storm in a charming boutique before boarding your cruise for your onward journey.
Day 18 Day 18: Kusadasi – Patmos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Kusadasi – Patmos

You’ll arrive just in time on Turkish shores this morning to enjoy an included Shore Experience to the 10th-century remains of Ephesus. Walk down the pillar-lined Curetes Street towards the Library of Celsus and view what remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the World’s Seven Ancient Wonders. Your next stop is Patmos, most famously the location where the disciple John wrote the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
Day 19 Day 19: Crete – Santorini
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Crete – Santorini

Europe’s oldest city comes to life on your visit to the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion on the island of Crete. You’ll gain insights into Minoan civilisation, several thousand years before Christ, before heading to the dramatic volcanic landscape of Santorini. Take some time to join an Optional Experience to some of the island’s villages which cling to the volcanic cliffs, including Oia with its distinctive white buildings and blue-domed churches which vie for the best views over the caldera.
Day 20 Day 20: Disembark – Athens Sightseeing – At Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Disembark – Athens Sightseeing – At Sea

YYour Aegean adventure has come to an end, but there are plenty more highlights ahead so disembark and rejoin your fellow travellers for a memorable day in Athens. A Local Specialist joins you for a sightseeing tour through what remains of the ancient Acropolis, including the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena. View the Panathinaiko Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to admire the curiously clad Evzone guards. In Patras, board your ship for an overnight cruise to Ancona.
Day 21 Day 21: At Sea – Ancona – Bologna (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: At Sea – Ancona – Bologna (1 Night)

Cross the Adriatic bound for Italy. After lunch onboard you’ll arrive in Ancona and travel to Bologna, where you’ll spend the night before travelling on to Venice.
Day 22 Day 22: Bologna – Venice (Quarto D’Altino) (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Bologna – Venice (Quarto D’Altino) (1 Night)

Journey to the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen across the Eastern Mediterranean. Next, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, the exquisite art of glassblowing, for which Venice is justifiably famous is your introduction to the ’Queen of the Adriatic’. You’ll see master craftsmen engaged in the centuries-old craft that their forefathers passed down from generation to generation. Later, maybe choose an optional Gondola ride – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. There’s a further opportunity later to visit the colourful fishermen’s island of Burano for an optional meal with drinks.
Day 23 Day 23: Venice – Innsbruck (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Venice – Innsbruck (1 Night)

Journey through alpine landscapes, crossing the Brenner Pass into Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol. Marvel at Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store.
Day 24 Day 24: Innsbruck – Vaduz – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Innsbruck – Vaduz – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)

Cross the Austrian border to Liechtenstein for a brief stop in its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing into Switzerland. Head to its heart, the Lucerne Region where your very own ’Grand Tour’ of Europe will see you savouring the Swiss countryside should you choose to join an Optional Experience including a horse-drawn carriage to a local working farm.
Day 25 Day 25: Lucerne Orientation And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Lucerne Orientation And Free Time

Travel into Lucerne where your orientation will reveal the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, hewn from rock to commemorate the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guard who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. You’ll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy.
Day 26 Day 26: Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 Night)

Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen before crossing the border into Germany. Pass through the Black Forest, straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, then continue to Heidelberg with its red sandstone castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. The soul-stirring landscapes of the Rhineland is your final stop for the day.
Day 27 Day 27: Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (1 Night)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (1 Night)

You’d be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise down the Rhine River, passing medieval villages on its shores, steep vineyards and storybook castles. The Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for centuries and you’ll see it in all its glory on board your leisurely river cruise. Your journey culminates in the free-thinking Dutch capital of Amsterdam where tonight you could choose to explore the cityscape from its labyrinthine waterways on an optional canal cruise after enjoying a delicious meal in a historic Dutch house.
Day 28 Day 28: Amsterdam – London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 28: Amsterdam – London

Wind your way south through the expansive plains of the Netherlands and Belgium as you return to where your journey first started, the vibrant British capital. In Calais, board your ferry to Dover, arriving in London later where your incredible journey across Europe comes to an end.

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European Discoverer (End London, With 3 Days Cruise, 28 Days

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Itinerary of your trip European Discoverer (End London, With 3 Days Cruise, 28 Days

Day 1: London – Paris (2 Nights)

Day 2: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Paris – Tours – Bordeaux (1 Night)

Day 4: Bordeaux – Biarritz – Pamplona (1 Night)

Day 5: Pamplona – Madrid Sightseeing (2 Nights)

Day 6: Madrid Free Time

Day 7: Madrid – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 Nights)

Day 8: Barcelona Free Time

Day 9: Barcelona – Arles – French Riviera (2 Nights)

Day 10: French Riviera Free Time

Day 11: French Riviera – Monaco – Pisa – Florence (1 Night)

Day 12: Florence – Rome (2 Nights)

Day 13: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 14: Rome – Bay Of Naples (1 Night)

Day 15: Bay Of Naples – Ancona – At Sea (1 Night)

Day 16: At Sea – Patras – Athens (4 Nights)

Day 17: Embark Piraeus – Mykonos

Day 18: Kusadasi – Patmos

Day 19: Crete – Santorini

Day 20: Disembark – Athens Sightseeing – At Sea

Day 21: At Sea – Ancona – Bologna (1 Night)

Day 22: Bologna – Venice (Quarto D’Altino) (1 Night)

Day 23: Venice – Innsbruck (1 Night)

Day 24: Innsbruck – Vaduz – Lucerne Region (2 Nights)

Day 25: Lucerne Orientation And Free Time

Day 26: Lucerne Region – Heidelberg – Rhineland (1 Night)

Day 27: Rhineland – Rhine Cruise – Amsterdam (1 Night)

Day 28: Amsterdam – London

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