From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

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From St. Paul's to St. Peter's

12 Days Starting in London, England and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Arrive In London, England, London, Paris, France, Lucerne Area, Switzerland, Verona, Italy, Venice Area, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Rome

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

5900-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2657 $2498 Operator discount: -$158

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

From London to Rome, travel to Western Europe’s most famous cities on this affordable European tour. Along the way, visit celebrated cities as well as picturesque towns, and witness beautiful scenery. After visiting the British capital, experience an engineering marvel, the Cross-Channel Tunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to Paris. In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who intimately knows the cities. See the renaissance historic district in Florence, Rome’s elegant streets and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the most important architectural landmark in the world. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. In pretty Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge dating back to 1333. Marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli. But that’s not all… on this Europe tour you’ll also witness amazing scenery. Enjoy views of Burgundy, the celebrated French wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne, as well as views of the rolling hills in Tuscany. If you desire to see some of Europe’s most picturesque scenery and famous cities, this value-minded Europe tour is the perfect vacation!

Highlights

  • See the must-see sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées in Paris

  • See the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution

  • Enjoy views of Burgundy, the French most famous wine-growing area

  • Experience an engineering marvel, the Cross-Channel Tunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to Paris

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as City of Verona, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini, and Venice and its Lagoon

Places You'll See

Copthorne Tara Hotel London

Novotel London West

Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'orleans

Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens

Poppi

Delfino

Ambasciatori Palace

Settentrionale Esplanade

Bv Oly Hotel

Grand Fleming Hotel

Big Ben, London

The Colosseum, Rome

Buckingham Palace

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In London,England

Location: Arrive In London, England

Accommodation: Hotel

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts at the hotel are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2: London

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Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

London’s calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London – home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights.

Day 3: London,Paris,France

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Location: London, Paris, France

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train across the Channel to Paris with your Tour Director. Spend the next two nights in Paris. Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km

Day 4: Paris

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Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, enjoy some of these sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide. Bid bon soir to Paris with an optional dinner and evening drive through the City of Light. Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.

Day 5: Paris,Lucerne Area,Switzerland

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Location: Paris, Lucerne Area, Switzerland

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fascinating, ever-changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-growing area of Burgundy, prosperous farms, and tidy, half-timbered villages as you head through the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture-book Lucerne area. Today’s Distance: 423 mi/ 680 km

Day 6: Lucerne Area

Location: Lucerne Area

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the Lion monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also admire the famous wooden Chapel bridge with its splendid frescoes. Don’t miss the chance to join an optional excursion for a panoramic ride to ascend one of Switzerland’s famous mountains.

Day 7: Lucerne Area,Verona,Italy,Venice Area

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Location: Lucerne Area, Verona, Italy, Venice Area

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive towards the mountain ranges of the St. Gotthard Pass. Once through its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, known as “Little Rome” for its splendid arena still standing in its former glory and hosting many concerts and the opera festival during the summer season. Overnight in the Venice area. Do you believe in magic? An optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal, dinner in a local restaurant, and St. Mark’s square at night will remove all doubt!Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km

Day 8: Venice Area

Location: Venice Area

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas (squares). Your orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. A range of optional excursions are available.

Day 9: Venice Area,Florence,Montecatini

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Location: Venice Area, Florence, Montecatini

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel south across the Apennines into the gentle and hilly countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Florence to discover its Renaissance treasures, then continue to the spa town of Montecatini. Today’s Distance: 187 mi/ 302 km

Day 10: Montecatini,Pisa,Rome

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Location: Montecatini, Pisa, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning in Pisa, hop on a mini-train to the famed Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Then, journey south to Rome. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km

Day 11: Rome

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Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. * * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 12: Rome

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Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrivederci, Roma. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Fully Guided

    The tour includes a fully guided experience with a Tour Director.

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

  • Accommodation

    Stay at various hotels including Copthorne Tara Hotel London, Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans, Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens, Hotel Poppi, Settentrionale Esplanade, and BV Oly Hotel.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as City of Verona, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini, and Venice and its Lagoon.

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport transfers at the destination are not included.

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • International Travel

    International travel to and from the starting point is not included.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners

UNESCO Sites

City of Verona|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome|Paris Banks of the Seine|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon

Accommodation

London:Copthorne Tara Hotel London
London:Novotel London West
Paris:Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans
Lucerne Area:Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens
Venice Area:Poppi
Venice Area:Delfino
Montecatini:Ambasciatori Palace
Montecatini:Settentrionale Esplanade
Rome:BV Oly Hotel
Rome:Grand Fleming Hotel

Notes

Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excluded
Services of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel in comfort with a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach equipped with free Wi-Fi. Additionally, you will experience the engineering marvel of the Eurostar train from London to Paris.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at various hotels including the Copthorne Tara Hotel London, Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans, Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens, Hotel Poppi, Hotel Delfino, Settentrionale Esplanade, and BV Oly Hotel in Rome's business district. These hotels offer amenities such as free WiFi, soundproofed rooms, snack bars, fitness rooms, and terraces.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, buffet breakfasts are provided daily, and there are 2 dinners included as well.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour?

    Highlights include seeing must-see sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées in Paris, the Lion Monument in Lucerne, and experiencing the Eurostar train from London to Paris. You will also enjoy views of Burgundy, France's most famous wine-growing area.

  • What optional activities are available during the tour?

    Optional activities include a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, a visit to the Tower of London, an excursion to Windsor Castle, a Taste of London excursion with dinner, a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames, a ride on the 'cabrio' cable-car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, a cruise on the fjord-like lake in Lucerne, and a visit to the treasures of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.

  • What UNESCO World Heritage Sites will be visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the City of Verona, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Paris Banks of the Seine, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, The great Spa Towns of Europe in Montecatini, and Venice and its Lagoon.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in London, check into your hotel, and have the afternoon free to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts at the hotel will be available to help you make the most of your stay.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Lucerne?

    In Lucerne, you will see the Lion Monument, the famous wooden Chapel Bridge with its splendid frescoes, and have the option to take a ride on the 'cabrio' cable-car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, and shop for an authentic Swiss watch.

  • What are the main activities in Venice?

    In Venice, your orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects. A range of optional excursions are also available.

  • What will I see during the guided walk in Florence?

    During the guided walk in Florence, you will discover its Renaissance treasures.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

Reviews of this operator

Mrs Susan Hyland  

We have just returned from a Cosmos…

28-Sep-2022

We have just returned from a Cosmos tour- Gourmet Tuscany. We stayed in Montecatini Terme and traveled from there to many wonderful places, in towns and the fabulous Tuscan countryside. We visit Vineyards for wine tastings, farms for cooking lessons and lunches and dinners in authentic Italian restaurants. All assisted by a friendly, informative tour director. First class holiday

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Rick  

Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Bruce  

Old South &Florida tour

27-Oct-2022

Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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Francine Ramos  

The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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  • Low Deposit

    Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

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