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Cosmos Arrow 2010: Europe Vacations Arrow 2010: A TASTE OF EUROPE (5080)
2010: A TASTE OF EUROPE (5080)
11 days incl. travel, or 10 days from London to Paris
Sample some of Western Europe's best-loved areas, including England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France. Begin in London with a full day at leisure to explore this fascinating capital city. Ferry across the Channel to France and travel to Amsterdam for guided sightseeing, a canal cruise, and two overnights. Enter Germany and enjoy an included Rhine River cruise and overnight in the Rhineland. Spend two nights at Switzerland's Lake Lucerne, experience the medieval town of Lucerne, and marvel at the surrounding Alpine peaks. Finally, enjoy two nights in Paris, the 'City of Light,' with a guided city sightseeing tour and plenty of free time. A great combination of cities and scenery!

Special Departures:
Mar 31st Departure - Easter Week
Dec 16th Departure - Christmas in Paris
Dec 23rd Departure - New Year in Paris

HOTELS
London Novotel London West (F), Amsterdam Area NH Airport (F) at Schiphol or Grand (F) at Amstelveen, Rhineland Holiday Inn Stadtwald (F) at Cologne or Zum Anker (ST) at Andernach, Lake Lucerne Hirschen (ST) at Fluelen or Schiller (F) at Lucerne, Paris Kyriad (ST) at Bercy or Novotel Defense (F)
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Tour OperatorCosmos
OfferOffer valid through 2/28/2010
Duration
11 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your overnight transatlantic flightBOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2LondonCheck 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 3LondonA 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 4AmsterdamLeave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here your Tour Director and coach wait to take you to the Amsterdam Area. (B)
Day 5AmsterdamToday, watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center in Amsterdam. Then, sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as well as a canal cruise to see the town from water level. (B,D)
Day 6RhinelandAnother morning in Amsterdam to do as you please. Later, travel southwards into the lovely landscape of the Rhine, where you overnight. (B,D)
Day 7Lake LucerneStart the day with an included Rhine steamer cruise with some legendary sights, including the Lorelei rock. Rejoin the coach for a comfortable drive southwards to the Swiss border at Basel. The scenery becomes more and more fascinating as you approach Lake Lucerne for two overnights. (B,D)
Day 8Lake LucerneOne of Switzerland's finest cities nestled amid its snowcapped 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 cable car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, and, of course, there is time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B)
Day 9ParisEnjoy vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then, into France on the fast highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy the optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 10ParisOne 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. Celebrate the success of your tour with an optional French farewell dinner. (B)
Day 11Return HomeYOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM PARIS ARRIVES THE SAME DAY (B)
Dates/Pricing
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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
January 07, 2010$1,189.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
February 18, 2010$1,189.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
February 25, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
March 04, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
March 11, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
March 18, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
March 25, 2010$1,279.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 01, 2010$1,279.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 08, 2010$1,279.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 15, 2010$1,279.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 22, 2010$1,279.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 29, 2010$1,369.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 06, 2010$1,369.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 13, 2010$1,369.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 20, 2010$1,369.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 27, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 03, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 10, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 17, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 24, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 01, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 08, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 15, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 22, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 29, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 05, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 12, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 19, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 26, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 02, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 09, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 16, 2010$1,389.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 23, 2010$1,299.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 30, 2010$1,299.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 07, 2010$1,299.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 14, 2010$1,299.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 21, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 28, 2010$1,269.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 04, 2010$1,159.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 11, 2010$1,159.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 18, 2010$1,159.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
November 25, 2010$1,159.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 02, 2010$1,159.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 17, 2010$1,219.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
December 24, 2010$1,189.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
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Single room supplement:
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No triple room reduction.

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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 2010, 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.

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