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 2009: THE BEST OF EUROPE WITH LONDON EXTENSION (5165)
20 days incl. air, or 19 days from London to London
This classic tour of Western Europe includes the must-see cities and sights and is a Cosmos favorite. After all, it is the "Best of Europe" tour. Begin your vacation in London with time to see the major landmarks or take an optional tour. Then ferry across the Channel and board a motorcoach for Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, your tour includes the city's sights, a diamond factory, and a canal cruise. Travel along the banks of the legendary Rhine River to Germany and stop in Heidelberg, one of Germany's oldest university towns, before crossing into Switzerland. In Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities, marvel at the medieval wooden bridge and famous Lion Monument. Drive through the St. Gotthard Tunnel to the shores of Lake Lugano, then continue to Verona to see Juliet's balcony. In Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and see Venice's landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace, and the Basilica. Deeper into Italy, visit Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182, and St. Francis' Basilica. Then head for Rome. Among the highlights of the "Eternal City" sightseeing tour are a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. South to the archaeological site of Pompeii, destroyed in 79 AD by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. On your tour of Pompeii, see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Enjoy two overnights in the Neapolitan Riviera and a boat trip to the glamorous island of Capri. An optional tour of Capri takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views. Travel to Tuscany and Florence, where you see most of Florence's highlights on your guided walking tour. Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower before heading to the French Riviera and then Grenoble, an alpine sports mecca and host of the 1968 Olympic Games. Finally, stop in Burgundy's Beaune, surrounded by some of the world's finest vineyards, on the way to Paris, the "City of Light." Your trip continues in Paris with a sightseeing tour including the Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Champs-Elysees, and more. Finally, return to London via the Channel ferry. This "Best of Europe" tour is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience!
HOTELS
London Thistle Euston (ST), Amsterdam Area NH (F) at Schiphol, Rhineland Stadtwald (F) at Cologne or Anker (ST) at Andernach, Lake Lucerne Hirschen (ST) at Fluelen, Venice Area Crowne Plaza (F) at Quarto d'Altino or Poppi (ST) at Mira, Rome Rouge et Noire (ST) or Pineta Palace (F), Neapolitan Riviera Central Park (ST) at Massalubrense or Rivage (ST), Florence Area Meridiana (ST), French Riviera Holiday Inn Express (ST) at Cannes le Cannet or Park Inn (F) at Nice or Apogia (ST) at Nice, Grenoble Europole (ST), Paris Kyriad (ST) at Bercy Village
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| Call (770) 981-6461 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7467434 | | Cosmos | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | | | Day 2 | London | Check into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. | | Day 3 | London | A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London's landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B) | | Day 4 | LONDON-AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND | Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you embark on your ferry for the Continent. Meet your Tour Director and board your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B) | | Day 5 | AMSTERDAM AREA-THE RHINELAND, GERMANY | A morning to enjoy Amsterdam, delightful city of a thousand bridges. Your included excursion will take in a visit to a diamond factory, city sightseeing, and a canal cruise. This will give you lasting knowledge of Holland's best-known and largest city. This afternoon, continue your journey to the scenic Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D) | | Day 6 | THE RHINELAND-HEIDELBERG-LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND | Drive through the scenic Rhineland this morning or alternatively take the optional Rhine River cruise and enjoy splendid scenery including the Lorelei rock. Next, drive into Germany's oldest university town, Heidelberg, nicely located at the confluence of the Rivers Neckar and Rhine, for a short visit. In the afternoon, travel by way of the Autobahn into Switzerland for an overnight around Lake Lucerne. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Lucerne | One of Switzerland's finest cities, nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument-a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cruise on the fjord-like lake; a cable car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; and, of course, there is time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B) | | Day 8 | LAKE LUCERNE-LUGANO-VERONA, ITALY-VENICE AREA | More wonderful Alpine scenery as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the massive St. Gotthard. Once through its great tunnel, you'll start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of the Canton Ticino. Stop in beautiful Lugano and take a stroll along the lakeside promenade. Then, cross into Italy and drive across the Po Valley to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. See Juliet's house and balcony, and stroll around the picturesque market square. Tonight you are in the Venice area. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Venice | Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and quiet little piazzas. The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by some time to soak up the city's unique athmosphere and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B) | | Day 10 | VENICE AREA-ASSISI-ROME | An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then crossing the rolling Apennines. Stop in Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome. (B) | | Day 11 | Rome | The "Eternal City"-a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, and exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B) | | Day 12 | ROME-POMPEII-NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA | South all the way today, with the volcano Vesuvius in the distance. First, a stop in Pompeii, where time stopped in 79 AD when the Vesuvius eruption totally destroyed it. On the included visit you can see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Just a few more miles for two overnights on the Neapolitan Riviera. (B) | | Day 13 | NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA EXCURSION TO CAPRI | Cross the blue sea to Capri. This legendary island, surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and smart restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views. (B,D) | | Day 14 | NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA-FLORENCE AREA | An early start this morning for the journey north to Florence. Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Arrive in the afternoon in Florence in time to enjoy its magnificent architectural and artistic treasures; the included walking sightseeing will take in most of the highlights. (B,D) | | Day 15 | FLORENCE AREA-PISA-FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE | Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, you drive northwest, getting glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. The drive continues to descend to the shores of the Cote d'Azur for an overnight in this charming region. (B) | | Day 16 | FRENCH RIVIERA-ROUTE NAPOLEON-GRENOBLE | A great itinerary today! Start the day with a visit to a typical Provence perfume workshop in Grasse, then follow in the footsteps of Napoleon as he escaped from exile in Elbe. Once he landed on the shores of the Cote d'Azur, he made his way to Paris via Grasse. Continue via Digne and Gap to Grenoble on the Route Napoleon. Overnight in Grenoble, now an alpine sports mecca and site of the 1968 Olympic games. (B,D) | | Day 17 | 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. Time to see the famous Hotel Dieu Hospital. Continue northwards directly to Paris for two overnights. (B) | | Day 18 | Paris | One full day to explore the city that's known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysees. Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B) | | Day 19 | PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND | Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent, return to London for an evening arrival. (B) | | Day 20 | YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM LONDON ARRIVES THE SAME DAY | (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $990No triple room reduction.2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modifiction. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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