Compare Seven Countries, Venice & Paris with London by Cosmos vs Europe Express Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 11 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 2,499 | $ 1,949 |
| Price Per Day | $ 227 | $ 195 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description | If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have much time, this European tour is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France and see London, Brussels, Innsbruck, Venice, Lucerne, Dijon, and Paris. After spending some time in London, you will travel to Brussels on the Eurostar train, the easiest way to connect the two European cities. Visit medieval Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its fascinating character. Relax and take in the wonderful views of castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns on the included scenic cruise along the Rhine River. Take a boat ride in Venice along the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark’s Square, allowing you to admire some of the palazzos and maze of streets. While in Venice, take the opportunity to watch glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries. Some other must-sees on this iconic Europe tour are romantic Verona, the Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet; your stay in the Lucerne area, one of Switzerland’s finest cities, situated on the shores of breathtaking Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Last, but not least, visit Paris, capital of France and one of the most celebrated cities on the old Continent. Here, your tour guide will show you some of the most famous sights in Paris on the city sightseeing tour. Travel back to London on the high-speed Eurostar train and spend one additional night in London. This will allow you to maybe go out and catch up on anything you missed out at the beginning of your vacation. In a short time, this affordable European tour offers it all—historic sights, big cities, quaint towns, and scenic beauty. |
Take in the splendour of Paris, visit Eiffel Tower and Louvre, enjoy a fantastic cable ride in Swiss Alps, explore beautiful Lucerne, take a gondola ride in Venice and discover the ancient majesty of Rome. |
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2: LONDON
A full day to revel in 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, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. (Breakfast)
Day 3: LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train to Brussels. Here, switch to your comfortable motorcoach for an orientation drive of the Belgian capital. Today’s Distance by train: 200 mi/ 320 km (Breakfast)
Day 4: BRUSSELS–RHINE CRUISE, GERMANY–FRANKFURT AREA
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy an included scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area.Today’s Distance: 277 mi/ 445 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 5: FRANKFURT AREA–ROTHENBURG–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
Today’s highlight is a stop in the Medieval town of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road, with its towered gates and battlements, squares, half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Continue to the Innsbruck area.Today’s Distance: 326 mi/ 525 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 6: INNSBRUCK AREA–BRENNER PASS–VENICE AREA, ITALY
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where, on a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco, you’ll admire the palazzi (palaces) and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing workshop, experience this traditional Venetian art. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 7: VENICE AREA–VERONA–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city and a glimpse of the Roman Arena. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then on to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Today’s Distance: 311 mi/ 500 km (Breakfast)
Day 8: LUCERNE AREA–DIJON, FRANCE
The focus of today’s visit is the Old Town of Lucerne. After that, time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn and then, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon. Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (Breakfast)
Day 9: DIJON–PARIS
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris to discover many of the best-known Parisian sites on the included guided sightseeing tour. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km (Breakfast)
Day 10: PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
Relax on your Eurostar journey back to London. Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km (Breakfast)
Day 11: LONDON
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
Day 1: London
We ask our participants to arrive in the morning by 11.00 am. On the 1st day you will explore the city, see Westminster Abbey, the Cathedral of St. Paul's, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Later in the afternoon visit the Tower of London and enjoy an amazing London Eye tour in the evening.
Hotel: Mercure Kensington or similar.
Day 2-4: Paris
Today you will go by train to fascinating Paris and check this beautiful city from the Eiffel Tower and in the evening you will have free time to explore the nightlife of the city. On the 4th day you have sightseeing tour around Paris and visit Louvre museum.
Hotel: Novotel Paris or similar.
Day 4-6: Zurich
In the morning you will travel by train to Switzerland. Discover this small city of Zurich in the Swiss Alps and walk around its tiny streets. On the next day experience the glaciers of Mount Titlis at 9,800 feet (3,000 meters), soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Swiss Alps from cable car and explore Lucerne.
Hotel: Mercure Stolle or similar.
Day 6-8: Venice
You will have a romantic gondolas tour around Venice canals. Optional activities include a vaporetto ride to Murano and Burano, visit to Accademia Gallery, Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace.
Day 8-10: Rome
Explore the history of Rome on a walking tour, see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona. On the next day you'll have an excursion to Vatican and visit the Colosseum. And do not miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.
Hotel: Eurostars Colosseum or similar.
