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From St. Paul's to St. Peter's 2027
12 Day Tour from London to Rome
Tour Description:
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!
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 25 Mar 27 — Tuesday 06 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,239 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 08 Apr 27 — Tuesday 20 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,449 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 22 Apr 27 — Tuesday 04 May 27 | Starting at $3,449 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 May 27 — Tuesday 18 May 27 | Starting at $3,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 20 May 27 — Tuesday 01 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,669 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 03 Jun 27 — Tuesday 15 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,739 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 17 Jun 27 — Tuesday 29 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,739 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 01 Jul 27 — Tuesday 13 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,659 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 29 Jul 27 — Tuesday 10 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 12 Aug 27 — Tuesday 24 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 26 Aug 27 — Tuesday 07 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Sep 27 — Tuesday 21 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Sep 27 — Tuesday 05 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,559 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 07 Oct 27 — Tuesday 19 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,239 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. And that's not all! Your tour includes a canal boat ride in Venice. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes: • Eurostar train from London to Paris • Guided sightseeing in Paris • Orientation tour of Lucerne • Canal boat ride in Venice to St. Mark’s Square, featuring a glass-blowing workshop• Guided walking tour of Florence • Scenic mini-train to Piazza dei Miracoli, site of the Leaning Tower of Pisa • Guided sightseeing in Rome, featuring St. Peter’s Square
Notes:
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excludedServices of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excludedServices of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
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
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. (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
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, a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This afternoon, enjoy some of these sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km (B)
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 PARIS
Explore Paris at your own pace today or join one of the optional excursions available today. This evening, bid bon soir to Paris with an optional dinner and evening drive through the City of Light. (B)
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 PARIS–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND
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: 379 mi/ 610 km (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 LUCERNE AREA
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. (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 LUCERNE AREA–VENICE AREA, ITALY
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 Po Valley to the Venice area, romantically nestled in the heart of a picturesque lagoon. 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: 339 mi/ 545 km (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 VENICE AREA
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. (B,D)
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 9 VENICE AREA–FLORENCE–PISTOIA
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 Medieval town of Pistoia.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km (B,D)
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 10 PISTOIA–PISA–ROME
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: 252 mi/ 405 km (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 11 ROME
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. * (B)
* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 12 ROME
Arrivederci, Roma. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| London | London | Paris | Lucerne Area | Venice Area | Venice Area | Pistoia | Rome |
Novotel London West
First-Class
First-Class
