The Best of Europe - 18 Days

• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Italy
• France

Your Tour Includes:
• Canal cruise in Amsterdam with Local Guide
• Private canal boat ride in Venice to St. Mark’s Square with glass-blowing workshop
• Visit to St. Francis Basilica in Assisi
• Guided sightseeing in Rome, featuring St. Peter’s Square
• Guided sightseeing of Pompeii archaeological site
• Scenic mini-train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli, site of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Boat trip from Sorrento to Capri
• Guided walking tour of Florence
• Scenic cruise in Paris
• Scenic Eurostar train to Brussels
• Orientation tour of Brussels & Avignon
• Orientation tour of Heidelberg & Lucerne


Extend your vacation with an extra night in London (Tour 5165)

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)
• Historic Centre of Florence
• Historic Centre of Rome
• Paris Banks of the Seine
• Piazza del Duomo Pisa
• The Climats, terroirs of Burgundy
• Upper Middle Rhine Valley
• Vatican City
• Venice and its Lagoon

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.

London

Novotel London West

• WiFi/First-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Fitness Room, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Voicemail, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Pay Movies, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

Copthorne Tara Hotel London

• WiFi/First-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Fitness Room, ATM, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Amsterdam

Holiday Inn Express Arena Towers

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Wake-Up Calls, Alarm Clock, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms

Wiesbaden

Holiday Inn Express Wiesbaden

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Internet Access, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Lucerne Area

Drei Koenige

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Ice Machine

ROOM FEATURES

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Voicemail, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Wake-Up Calls, Window Opens, Alarm Clock, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms

Venice

Poppi

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HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Ice Machine, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

ROOM FEATURES

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Wake-Up Calls, Window Opens, Alarm Clock, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

Venice Area

Campanile Venice Mestre

• WiFi/First-Class

• Hotel as shown or similar

hotel amenities

Business Center, Elevator, Concierge desk, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

room features

Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Rome

Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter's

• WiFi/First-Class

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hotel amenities

Business Center, Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

room features

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Sorrento Coast

Grand Hotel Moon Valley

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

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hotel amenities

Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Pool, Bar/Lounge

room features

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning
 

Florence

B&B Firenze City Center

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

• Hotel as shown or similar

hotel amenities

Elevator, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

room features

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Nice

Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port

• WiFi/SuperiorTourist-Class

• Hotel as shown or similar

hotel amenities

Business Center, Elevator, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Parking/Valet

room features

Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, Window Opens, Internet Access, Climate Control, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning
 

Grenoble

Mercure Alpotel

• WiFi

• First-Class

  Hotel as shown or similar

hotel amenities

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Parking/Valet

room features

Coffee Maker, Non-smoking Rooms, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, In-Room Safe, Wake-Up Calls, Alarm Clock, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Air Conditioning (Seasonal), Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Disabled Access / Rooms, Air Conditioning

Paris
Novotel Paris Charenton Le Pont

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• Hotel as shown or similar

hotel amenities

Business Center, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge

room features

Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries

From US$ 4,199

*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 27 March 2026 departure

*Contact Us for Dates and Prices

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.

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.

DAY 2 London (B)

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.

DAY 3 London-Brussels-Amsterdam, The Netherlands (B)

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.

DAY 4 Amsterdam-Wiesbaden, Germany (B)

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.

DAY 5 Wiesbaden-Heidelberg-Lucerne Area, Switzerland (B)

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.

DAY 6 Lucerne (B)

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.

DAY 7 Lucerne-Venice Area, Italy (B)

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 Venice—romantically nestled in the heart of a picturesque lagoon.

DAY 8 Venice (B/D)

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.

DAY 9 Venice-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.

DAY 10 Rome (B)

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. *

DAY 11 Rome-Pompeii-Sorrento Coast (B)

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.

DAY 12 Sorrento Coast, Excursion to Capri (B/D)

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 with translucent blue and green water. 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 your Local Guide who shares the best sights and stories on an optional tour.

DAY 13 Sorrento Coast-Florence (B)

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.

DAY 14 Florence-Pisa-Eze France-French Riviera (B)

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.

DAY 15 French Riviera-Avignon-Grenoble (B/D)

Leave the French Riviera and travel through the Provence, stopping in Avignon, a hidden treasure featuring an outstanding Christian 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.

DAY 16 Grenoble-Beaune-Paris (B)

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.

DAY 17 Paris (B)

Paris is a world-class romantic city with many familiar landmarks. Free time this morning. This afternoon, see the main sights during the included Seine cruise.

DAY 18 Paris (B)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.