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Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your European Cavalcade End Paris
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your European Cavalcade End Paris
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your European Cavalcade End Paris
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your European Cavalcade End Paris
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Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your European Cavalcade End Paris
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Day 1 Day 10 Arrive Amsterdam (1 Night) Rome – Bay of Naples (1 Night)
We kick off our adventure in historic, yet trendy Amsterdam. Soak up the buzz of The Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, bicycles and boats as you explore the oldworld capital at night your way. That could the site of fierce battles during World War II, to Sorrento. Arrive just in time to mean spending the evening in a cosy bruin café or consider joining an optional perhaps spend the afternoon taking an optional drive along the pictureperfect Amalfi cruise along its treelined canals in a glasstopped boat. Coast, with a visit to the artist hub of Positano and its pastelhued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel - Ibis Schiphol Hotel - La Panoramica Day 2 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland (1 Night) Day 11 The natural beauty of the Rhinelands takes centre stage today as you head east Bay Of Naples – Florence (2 Nights) through the lush landscapes of Germany bound for Cologne. Stop briefly to view the Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral before boarding your cruise down the Rhine, Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her passing a multitude of medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles that top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life line your scenic river route. Arrive later at your hotel in the Rhineland. was like as one of its former residents. Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Hotel - Achat Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Starhotels Vespucci Day 3 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Rhineland – Colmar – Lucerne Region (2 Day 12 Nights) Florence sightseeing and free time History comes to life as you journey through the vineyards of Alsace to Colmar, No expense was spared to exalt the glory of Florence through art and architecture which looks like it belongs in a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Its halftimbered houses and you’ll see firsthand how this city paved its way to a modern age. Join a Local and cobbled alleyways could tell their own captivating stories. Enjoy time in this Specialist this morning for an enthralling account of the city’s history during a living postcard before continuing through the mountains near Lake Lucerne where walking tour of its historic centre, including views of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of you’ll spend the next two nights. Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many of the political and artistic treasures of Ski Lodge Engelberg Hotel - the city can be seen. Admire panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo then learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18carat gold. For Day 4 a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan hills with Lucerne orientation and free time regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of crisp Chianti.
Your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour through Lucerne’s Old Town. Included Meals - Breakfast Walk along the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which Mark Twain described as the 'most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. Day 13 Let the 'heart' of Switzerland capture yours as you immerse yourself in its history Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 and epic scenery. With a full afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside setting on your Nights) own, you may decide to spend it shopping for watches, Swiss army knives or Don’t resist peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the chocolate. You could choose instead to ascend to the alpine heavens, joining an extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire the Pisan Romanesque Square of optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then travelling by railway and Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views. main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Included Meals - Breakfast Camposanto (death). Your journey west stretches out to the shimmering Mediterranean coast, where the Principality of Monaco awaits. Keep your cameras Day 5 at the ready in this home of the rich and famous and attempt to capture the Lucerne Region – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (1 sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous Night) French Riviera.
Big things come in small packages as you’ll come to discover when you visit the Hotel - Apogia Nice Principality of Liechtenstein. You can almost imagine the resident Prince surveying his kingdom when you visit its tiny capital, Vaduz. Earn your bragging rights by Included Meals - Breakfast visiting one of the world’s smallest countries before continuing to Innsbruck, the Day 14 capital of the Tyrol. Here you’ll admire the Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof, gilded in the 16th century by Emperor Maximilian to mark his wedding. Marvel at the French Riviera free time fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the There’s no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. cocktail, but if you can pull yourself away from the pool, you’ll want to join your fellow travellers for an optional exploration of SaintPauldeVence. Life is rather Bon Alpina Hotel - idyllic in this enchanting walled hilltown and, like some of its famous residents, you’ll want to linger here a little longer, but the sunkissed promenades of Nice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner beckon. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and Day 6 private yachts that dot the French Riviera. Innsbruck – Verona – Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Stop today in the city that served as a backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love Day 15 story. View the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo and French Riviera – Avignon – Beaune (1 Night) admire the Roman Arena where gripping performances are held to this day. Continue A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with some of to Venice, once a maritime powerhouse and republic whose influences can be seen the world’s most incredible religious architectural legacies. The heart of Provence across the Eastern Mediterranean. You’ll arrive just in time for an optional Gondola may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, but views of its and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are no less inspiring. Continue to the journey. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. historic walled town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and surrounded by the sprawling vineyards of Côte d’Or. You’ll have an evening to get Il Burchiello Hotel - lost in its cobbled streets and sample the region’s famous reds your way. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Ibis La Ferme Aux Vins Day 7 Venice orientation and free time Included Meals - Breakfast
Take to the waters of the canal and cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, Day 16 the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark Beaune – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights) and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners From Beaune, we’ll head north to the opulence of Versailles – its splendour and who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There's time on your own to beauty created to reflect the selfproclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun explore the city before we visit master craftsmen at a glassblowing workshop, King'. An Optional Experience could see you visit the exquisite sprawling gardens, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider joining an Optional Experience the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to to the vibrant rainbowcoloured façades of Burano Island. Paris where you could join an Optional Experience, including a scenic drive stopping at all the best photo spots. Included Meals - Breakfast Day 8 Hotel - Novotel Pont de Sèvres Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Included Meals - Breakfast Italy’s capital city lies ahead and with it the promise of a journey into an ancient Day 17 world, a holy empire and remnants of the Renaissance around every turn. Cross the Veneto plains and Apennine hills, admiring the Tuscan countryside as you travel Paris sightseeing and free time south to Rome. You’ll have some time later to explore the city on your own or join The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived which the group for an Optional Experience to see some of the city’s sights, followed by a your full day in Paris will deliver in abundance. Hit its grand boulevards on a city dinner of Italian specialties. sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don’t Ergife Palace Hotel - resist the urge to tread in the footsteps of Picasso and Dalí during an optional visit to Montmartre this afternoon, exploring its maze of streets and Artist’s Square. There’s Included Meals - Breakfast time to shop for artwork and savour some local specialties before a real highlight this Day 9 evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance. Rome sightseeing and free time Included Meals - Breakfast With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist in the Day 18 Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your Depart Paris space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of your holiday. Find out more greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Then, maybe enjoy an Optional Experience to about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers. Your coach Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Cross the Tiber to returns from Paris to London, you are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Included Meals - Breakfast
Included Meals - Breakfast
Local Specialist, there was rarely a dull moment in this former barracks HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES and prison! Learn how the Bargello has witnessed crucial episodes of history including fires, sieges and political executions. This fascinating building is now home to the National Museum and boasts aweinspiring works by Donatello, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to name but a few. AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 Adult Price: €42.00* A Taste of Amsterdam & Holland Taking a drive through the Dutch countryside with our Local Specialist, we'll arrive at a centuryold farm to see Gouda cheese being made by hand, using traditional methods. We'll enjoy a taste of the farm's distinct cheeses and also have the opportunity to see wooden shoes being AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 handcrafted in the traditional Dutch fashion. Returning to the city, we'll Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills take a private cruise by glassroofed boat through the historic canal ring, This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed where we'll discover imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will houseboats and bridges. It's absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshlybought wonderful sights! ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Adult Price: €38.00* accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: €65.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3
Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a Discover Palazzo Vecchio working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: €42.00* Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul de Vence and Corniche Coastline Drive Swiss Dinner by the Lake We'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St Paul de Vence to pay a visit Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous to this renowned artists’ paradise. Then, we'll continue along the Riviera, Swiss cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location travelling on the Basse, Moyenne and Grande corniche roads, to and wellplaced terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty experience these mesmerizing views. Swiss menu. Two drinks are included.
Adult Price: €29.00* Adult Price: Fr.95.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise First we'll travel to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul to visit this artists' Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of paradise. We'll continue along the Riviera, travelling on corniche roads Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio with their spectacular views, to a local restaurant for a delicious meal, cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to including drinks. admire the stunning Alpine scenery. (On certain departures Optional may
be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) Adult Price: €83.00*
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 16
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy Traditional Tyrolean Evening a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment as singers, Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks. to offer. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €45.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 AVAILABLE ON DAY 16 Gondolas and the Grand Canal Versailles Palace And Gardens Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. symmetrical treelined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to Adult Price: €76.00* availability and involves reservation and entrance prepayments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €73.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of French Culinary Discovery Burano, famous for its multicoloured houses a real photographer's Today we'll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour paradise. with our knowledgeable guide. We'll sample some of the city's finest Adult Price: €72.00* bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional.
Adult Price: €73.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
Roman Evening with Dinner Spend a lighthearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Paris Fashion Tour Adult Price: €62.00* Experience the ‘Mode’ in Paris through a picturesque walking tour of the city's hippest haunts, introduced to you by a chic Parisian Fashion Expert. Stroll through the Palais Royal and the "glass tunnels" that run through Parisian buildings, bordered by typical Parisian shops and textile workshops. We'll also stop by Galerie Vivienne, a 19thcentury covered AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 passage full of shops. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a Piazzas and Fountains of Rome maximum of 20 for this optional. Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Adult Price: €68.00* Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montmartre Village And Artists' Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 world famous Artist’s Square once home to the works of Toulouse Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and Adult Price: €37.00* commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with timesaving VIP entrance. AVAILABLE ON DAY 17 Adult Price: €87.00* Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the reallife inspiration behind the awardwinning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this Amalfi Coast and Positano unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret! Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a Adult Price: €165.00* chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €56.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 17
Montparnasse and Latin Quarter With our Local Specialist, we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and Discover Pompeii all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris Join our Local Specialist on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the offers a breathtaking 360degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' we’ll take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of eruption in AD 79. This is an opportunity to go back in time and get a winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for almost 2,000 years. sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €49.00* Adult Price: €38.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the Bargello Museum Visit optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Join us today for a visit to the Bargello museum, housed in one of the change. oldest and mostintriguing buildings of Florence. As you'll learn from your