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THE BEST OF EUROPE WITH LONDON EXTENSION

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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, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and more. Finally, return to London via the Channel ferry. This "Best of Europe" tour is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience!

City Highlights
Visits to Heidelberg, Lucerne, Lugano, Verona, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento, Capri, Pisa, Grenoble, Beaune

Special Departures:
April 1 - Easter Week
December 15 - Christmas in Rome and New Years in Paris