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Cosmos [?]
Duration:
8 days
Highlights:
This fascinating itinerary focuses on Italy's most celebrated treasures: the "Eternal City" of Rome, home of the "dolce vita," and the verdant hilly landscape of Tuscany with its medieval and Renaissance heritage. Your vacation begins with two overnights in Rome and guided sightseeing that introduces you to the city's highlights. Traveling northward, your base in Tuscany is the spa town of Montecatini, where you'll spend four nights. It is ideall
...y situated for discovering Florence with its Renaissance masterpieces, Pisa with its Leaning Tower, Siena and San Gimignano with their medieval castles and towers, and olive groves and vineyards from which celebrated olive oil and Chianti wines are produced. Returning south, stop at St. Francis' Assisi before spending a final night back in Rome. This is an unforgettable journey to please the eyes and taste buds! Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
8 days
Highlights:
Discover the heart of the Italian lakes on this magnificent getaway. Your vacation begins with two nights at picturesque Lake Como. Enjoy free time to relax and an included boat trip to picture-perfect Bellagio. Heading east, cross through the Franciacorta wine-growing area and pause at Lake Iseo and the spa town of Sirmione on your way to lovely Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps. Relax at one of the lakeside cafes and try the fabulous ice cream
.... After two overnights, travel south to Romeo and Juliet's Verona and on to enchanting Lake Maggiore, where you may choose to join a boat trip to its islands filled with quaint fishing villages and aristocratic villas. Cross the border into Switzerland for free time in beautiful Lake Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside promenade, shop on Via Nassa, or explore the Piazza Riforma. Return to Lake Como for your final overnight and the conclusion of your glorious vacation. Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
9 days
Highlights:
Begin this extraordinary vacation with three nights in Rome, included guided city sightseeing, visits to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and plenty of leisure time to explore on your own. Visit Mount Vesuvius and view its crater before spending two nights on the Isle of Capri, a breathtaking mecca for the jet set. Finally, enjoy two nights in Sorrento, the lively seaside resort facing the Gulf of Naples and home to the popular Limoncello. An excur
...sion to the celebrated Amalfi Coast is included as well as a guided visit of the Pompeii archaeological site. An exciting vacation in some of Italy's loveliest regions!April 22 departure - Easter Week Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
9 days
Highlights:
Visit Italy's most famous art cities on this popular vacation! Rome is first on the list and included sightseeing features visits of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to charming Orvieto and its gothic cathedral, and Siena in the verdant, rolling hills of Tuscany, the medieval home to the Palio horse race. This is also the famous Chianti wine-producing region, with stops in San Gimignano and in Greve for wine tasting. Spend two nights in the
...spa town of Montecatini, and enjoy the day trip to Florence with a guided walking tour through the old town center. Among the highlights, see the Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza del Duomo with the Giotto Campanile. Next on the agenda: Pisa's famed Leaning Tower, then cross the Apennines to the unique floating city of Venice. Take a boat ride along one of its great canals, reach St. Mark's Square, and soak in the magic of this enchanting city. Before your return to Rome, experience another hilltop village with a great history: Assisi. In the beautiful basilica dedicated to St. Francis, marvel at the delicate frescoes by Giotto and take in the peaceful atmosphere. Transfer to Sorrento for three overnights and plenty of free time to explore on your own. Return to Rome for a final night and the conclusion of your vacation.Dec 21 departure - Christmas in Florence Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
10 days
Highlights:
When you want to see Western Europe's highlights but don't have a lot of time, this is the vacation for you! Sample famous French food"from fresh baguettes and pastries to gourmet cuisine and fine wines. See London's famous museums, shop at its famous stores on Bond Street and Knightsbridge, or kick back and stroll through lovely Hyde Park. A highlight of your trip is Germany's Romantic Road, a trade route during the middle ages. Step back in tim
...e as you travel this famous area with its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, and scenic countryside. Stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character, and really experience the appeal of the Romantic Road. Once you cross into Austria, head south into Italy to visit the unique floating city of Venice as well as Romeo and Juliet's Verona. Another highlight is your stay in Lucerne, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snowcapped Swiss Alps. See this picturesque town's famous Chapel Bridge, built in 1333 as part of the city's fortifications and now the oldest preserved wooden bridge in Europe. Don't miss the Water Tower, built approximately 1300, which has served as a place to store loot, a treasury, a jail, and a torture chamber. Your vacation concludes with overnights in Dijon and Paris, the stunning "City of Light," where you'll enjoy guided sightseeing and free time to explore on your own.April 20 departure - Easter Week Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
When you want to see Western Europe's highlights but don't have a lot of time, this is the vacation for you! Sample famous French food"from fresh baguettes and pastries to gourmet cuisine and fine wines. See London's famous museums, shop at its famous stores on Bond Street and Knightsbridge, or kick back and stroll through lovely Hyde Park. A highlight of your trip is Germany's Romantic Road, a trade route during the middle ages. Step back in tim
...e as you travel this famous area with its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, and scenic countryside. Stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character, and really experience the appeal of the Romantic Road. Once you cross into Austria, head south into Italy to visit the unique floating city of Venice as well as Romeo and Juliet's Verona. Another highlight is your stay in Lucerne, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snowcapped Swiss Alps. See this picturesque town's famous Chapel Bridge, built in 1333 as part of the city's fortifications and now the oldest preserved wooden bridge in Europe. Don't miss the Water Tower, built approximately 1300, which has served as a place to store loot, a treasury, a jail, and a torture chamber. Overnight in Dijon and in Paris, the stunning "City of Light," where you'll enjoy guided sightseeing of the highlights and free time to explore on your own. Cross the Channel by ferry to jolly old England! Your vacation ends in London, the perfect conclusion to a great adventure.April 20 departure - Easter Week Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Travel to Germany's scenic Rhineland and discover charming medieval Rothenburg along the Romantic Road. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to King Ludwig's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, then Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the spectacular Bernina Express"which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina m
...ountain range into the Italian Valtellina"is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyere in the Swiss Alps. Spend the night in international Geneva, with an included orientation drive, then head north with a stop in medieval Beaune. Your adventure ends with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable "City of Light."April 22 departure - Easter Week Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
Discover the heart of the Italian lakes on this magnificent getaway. Your vacation begins with two nights at picturesque Lake Como. Enjoy free time to relax and an included boat trip to picture-perfect Bellagio. Heading east, cross through the Franciacorta wine-growing area and pause at Lake Iseo and the spa town of Sirmione on your way to lovely Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps. Relax at one of the lakeside cafes and try the fabulous ice cream
.... After two overnights, travel south to Romeo and Juliet's Verona and on to enchanting Lake Maggiore, where you may choose to join a boat trip to its islands filled with quaint fishing villages and aristocratic villas. Cross the border into Switzerland for free time in beautiful Lake Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside promenade, shop on Via Nassa, or explore the Piazza Riforma. Return to Lake Como for three overnights and the conclusion of your glorious vacation. Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Travel to Germany's scenic Rhineland and discover charming medieval Rothenburg along the Romantic Road. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to King Ludwig's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, then Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the spectacular Bernina Express"which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina m
...ountain range into the Italian Valtellina"is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyere in the Swiss Alps. Spend the night in international Geneva, with an included orientation drive, then head north with a stop in medieval Beaune and two overnights in Paris, the inimitable "City of Light." Cross the Channel by ferry to jolly old England! Your vacation ends in London, the perfect conclusion to a great adventure.April 22 departure - Easter Week Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK's capital. Cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam, where guided sightseeing and a canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval towns with fairytale half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and continue
... south through the majestic Dolomites, stopping in Cortina and then on to Venice. A boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark's Square, with time to admire the famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland's Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne. Your vacation ends in Paris, the "City of Light," where a Local Guide shows you the sights and you'll enjoy free time to soak up the romantic beauty.April 20 departure - Easter WeekDec 18 departure - Christmas in Florence Read More