From St. Paul’s To St. Peter’s
12 Days
Tour Description
From London to Rome, travel to Western Europe’s most famous cities on this affordable European tour. Along the way, visit celebrated cities as well as picturesque towns, and witness beautiful scenery. After visiting the British capital, experience an engineering marvel, the Cross-Channel Tunnel, as you take the Eurostar train from London to Paris.
In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who intimately knows the cities. See the must-see sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées in Paris; the renaissance historic district in Florence, Rome’s elegant streets and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the most important architectural landmark in the world. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. In pretty Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge dating back to 1333. Marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
But that’s not all…on this Europe tour you’ll also witness amazing scenery. Enjoy views of Burgundy, the celebrated French wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne, as well as views of the rolling hills in Tuscany. If you desire to see some of Europe’s most picturesque scenery and famous cities, this value-minded Europe tour is the perfect holiday!
Traveller Notes
- Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Cross the English Channel on the Eurostar train. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- For operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excluded.
In Paris, Florence, and Rome, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, a knowledgeable expert who intimately knows the cities. See the must-see sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées in Paris; the renaissance historic district in Florence, Rome’s elegant streets and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the most important architectural landmark in the world. In Venice, enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. In pretty Lucerne, see the Lion Monument, a stone sculpture erected to commemorate the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution, and the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge dating back to 1333. Marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
But that’s not all…on this Europe tour you’ll also witness amazing scenery. Enjoy views of Burgundy, the celebrated French wine-growing area, prosperous farms, and half-timbered villages as you travel between Paris and picture-perfect Lucerne, as well as views of the rolling hills in Tuscany. If you desire to see some of Europe’s most picturesque scenery and famous cities, this value-minded Europe tour is the perfect holiday!
Traveller Notes
- Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Cross the English Channel on the Eurostar train. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- For operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excluded.
Priced From:
$ 4569pp *
Start Location: London, United Kingdom
End Location: Rome, Italy
Major Destinations: London , England,Paris,Lucerne, Switzerland,St. Mark's Square, Venice,Florence, Italy,St. Peter's Square and Basilica, Rome
Breakfast Meals Included:
11
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
2
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND.
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts at the hotel are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day
2
LONDON.
London's calling with a free day to explore on your own or join in the brilliant fun of an optional excursion. Rise and shine this morning for an optional guided excursion to see the sights of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more, crowned by a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral.This afternoon, consider an optional visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London - home of the Crown Jewels. This evening, a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River, delivers some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights. (B)
Day
3
LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE.
Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar train across the Channel to Paris with your Tour Director. Spend the next two nights in Paris. Today's Distance by train: 212 mi/ 342 km (B)
Day
4
PARIS.
Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, enjoy some of these sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide. Bid bon soir to Paris with an optional dinner and evening drive through the City of Light. (B)
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
Day
5
PARIS-LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND.
Fascinating, ever-changing scenery greets you today. Enjoy views of Fontainebleau Forest, the wine-growing area of Burgundy, prosperous farms, and tidy, half- timbered villages as you head through the alpine heart of Switzerland to the picture-book Lucerne area. Today's Distance: 423 mi/ 680 km (B)
Day
6
LUCERNE AREA.
One of Switzerland's finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. The orientation includes the Lion monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife. Also admire the famous wooden Chapel bridge with its splendid frescoes. Don’t miss the chance to join an optional excursion for a panoramic ride to ascend one of Switzerland’s famous mountains. (B)
Day
7
LUCERNE AREA-VERONA, ITALY-VENICE AREA.
More wonderful alpine scenery awaits as you drive towards the mountain ranges of the St. Gotthard Pass. Once through its great tunnel, start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive through the Lombardy plains to Romeo and Juliet's Verona, known as "Little Rome" for its splendid ancient Roman arena still standing in its former glory and hosting many concerts and the opera festival during the summer season. Overnight in the Venice area. Do you believe in magic? An optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal, dinner in a local restaurant, and St. Mark's square at night will remove all doubt! Today's Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km (B)
Day
8
VENICE AREA.
Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas (squares). Your orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark's Square and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. A range of optional excursions are available. (B,D)
Day
9
VENICE AREA-FLORENCE-MONTECATINI.
Travel south across the Apennines into the gentle and hilly countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Florence to discover its Renaissance treasures, then continue to the spa town of Montecatini. Today's Distance: 187 mi/ 302 km (B,D)
Day
10
MONTECATINI-PISA-ROME.
This morning in Pisa, hop on a mini-train to the famed Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Then, journey south to Rome. Today's Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km (B)
Day
11
ROME.
The "Eternal City" is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. * (B)
* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Day
12
ROME.
Arrivederci, Roma. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
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2025-10-03
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2025-10-14
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5849 NZD
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4569 NZD
Twin :
4569 NZD
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2025-09-26
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2025-10-07
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6279 NZD
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4969 NZD
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4969 NZD
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2025-09-12
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2025-09-23
Single :
6799 NZD
Triple :
5379 NZD
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5379 NZD
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2025-08-15
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2025-08-26
Single :
6479 NZD
Triple :
5219 NZD
Twin :
5219 NZD
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2025-08-01
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2025-08-12
Single :
6319 NZD
Triple :
5059 NZD
Twin :
5059 NZD
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2025-07-11
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2025-07-22
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6629 NZD
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5219 NZD
Twin :
5219 NZD
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2025-06-27
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2025-07-08
Single :
6799 NZD
Triple :
5379 NZD
Twin :
5379 NZD
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2025-06-13
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2025-06-24
Single :
6879 NZD
Triple :
5379 NZD
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5379 NZD
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2025-05-30
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2025-06-10
Single :
6639 NZD
Triple :
5299 NZD
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5299 NZD
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2025-05-09
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2025-05-20
Single :
6389 NZD
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5099 NZD
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5099 NZD
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2025-05-02
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2025-05-13
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6299 NZD
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5059 NZD
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5059 NZD
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2025-04-18
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2025-04-29
Single :
5989 NZD
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4889 NZD
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4889 NZD
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2025-03-28
Return Date :
2025-04-08
Single :
5669 NZD
Triple :
4569 NZD
Twin :
4569 NZD
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