2009: EUROPEAN INTRODUCTION (4525)
12 days incl. air, or 11 days from London to London
On this exciting European vacation, visit Belgium, Germany, and France with a focus on the scenic European Alpine Region of Switzerland. Begin your trip in London with a full day to discover London's landmarks. Next, cross the English Channel by ferry and join your motorcoach for the trip to the Belgian capital of Brussels. In Brussels, enjoy an orientation tour before continuing into Germany to experience Heidelberg and the delightful scenery of the Black Forest, Lake Titisee, and the mighty Rhine Falls. On to Vaduz, capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, and then the Lake Lucerne area in Switzerland. Visit Lucerne with its impressive city walls, 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. While in Lucerne, marvel at the surrounding Alpine peaks. A scenic mountain drive takes you over Brunig Pass to Brienz and its sparkling lakes, stopping in Interlaken and Gruyere before arriving on the shores of Lake Geneva for a guided tour of Chillon Castle. From Lausanne, cross into France and travel through Burgundy with a stop in pretty Beaune, known for its Burgundy wines. Reach Paris and see the main attractions with a Local Guide. Your guided tour includes the famous Paris sites: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, and more. Finally, return to London via the Channel ferry. This European tour offers a taste of European flair! Personalize your European vacation with one of the many optional excursions and tours available. This trip to Europe will leave you with vacation memories of a lifetime!
HOTELS
London Novotel St. Pancras (F), Brussels Ibis St. Catherine (ST), Black Forest Zum Engel (T) at Hohberg, Lucerne Area Lowen (T) at Lungern, Lausanne Novotel Bussigny (F), Paris Kyriad (ST) at Ivry, London Thistle Euston (ST)
HOTELS
London Novotel St. Pancras (F), Brussels Ibis St. Catherine (ST), Black Forest Zum Engel (T) at Hohberg, Lucerne Area Lowen (T) at Lungern, Lausanne Novotel Bussigny (F), Paris Kyriad (ST) at Ivry, London Thistle Euston (ST)
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- Tour Operator
- Cosmos
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | |
| Day 2 | London | Check into your hotel. 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 | Brussels | Leave 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 comfortable coach wait to take you to Brussels for an overnight. (B) |
| Day 5 | BRUSSELS-BLACK FOREST AREA, GERMANY | Brussels, the modern center of the European Union, still has Old-World charm. Enjoy the sights, including the Grand'Place and the Mannekin Pis, on your morning city orientation. Later, travel south via Heidelberg for a stop, then through the delightful scenery of the Black Forest for an overnight. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | BLACK FOREST-LAKE TITISEE-RHINE FALLS-LIECHTENSTEIN-LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND | Today's itinerary is packed with quite a few highlights. Travel into the heart of the Black Forest for a stop to admire the small but lovely Lake Titisee. Further south into Switzerland to see the mighty Rhine Falls. Next, eastwards into the tiny but hugely wealthy Principality of Liechtenstein for a stop in its capital, Vaduz. By evening you'll be in the Lucerne area for two overnights. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Lucerne | Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument. Don't miss the included boat trip on the fjord-like lake. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cable car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis, a typical folklore evening, and, of course, time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B) |
| Day 8 | LUCERNE AREA-INTERLAKEN-LAUSANNE | Start the day by driving over scenic Brunig Pass to Brienz and its sparkling lake. After some sightseeing in beautiful Interlaken, continue to Gruyere for a stop. On to Lake Geneva for a guided visit of Chillon Castle right on its shores. Overnight in Lausanne. (B) |
| Day 9 | LAUSANNE-PARIS, FRANCE | Travel through Burgundy to pretty Beaune. Then on the expressway northwards to Paris. Tonight's optional cabaret show is a must. (B) |
| Day 10 | Paris | 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 11 | 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 12 | YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM LONDON ARRIVES THE SAME DAY | (B) |
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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.