European Accent
European Accent
$3450
European Accent
17 Days Starting in London, United Kingdom and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: London, Amsterdam, Rhineland, Lucerne, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, French Riviera, Lyon, Paris
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Tour code:
EACCZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "European Accent" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Europe, visiting iconic destinations across England, France, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, and the United Kingdom. Experience the charm of historic city centers, cruise the romantic Rhine, and explore the scenic St. Gotthard highway. Delight in a private boat ride to Venice's St. Mark's Square and witness traditional glassblowing. Discover Rome's ancient sites with a Local Specialist, and marvel at the architectural wonders of Pisa and Monaco. Enjoy the vibrant culture of Paris, with views of the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower. Travel in luxury aboard an air-conditioned coach, stay in cherry-picked hotels, and savor daily breakfasts and select dinners. With expert guidance and a variety of optional experiences, this tour offers an unforgettable European adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive London
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel, Ibis Earls Court
Accommodation Name: Lincoln Plaza Curio Collection By Hilton
Your travel adventure starts in London, where old taverns sit alongside trendy cocktail bars and historic buildings rub shoulders with towering skyscrapers. Rush out and discover her many treasures during your free time today - from visiting one of the city's celebrated museums to paying your respects to Admiral Nelson in Trafalgar Square.
Day 2: London Free Day
Location: London
Accommodation: Ibis Earls Court
Accommodation Name: Lincoln Plaza Curio Collection By Hilton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kickstart your grand European journey with a full free day to explore all the surprises London has to offer. There's no shortage of things to do as you'll come to discover yourself - from the tranquillity of the Royal Parks to the shopping frenzy on Oxford Street, the pomp and pageantry of the city's royal landmarks to one of London's locals for a pint or two.
Day 3: London - Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Ibis Schiphol
Accommodation Name: Ibis Schiphol
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions, journey through the Kent countryside to Dover. Here you'll board your ferry to Calais, then wind your way through the flat expanses of Belgium and the Netherlands, reaching Amsterdam this afternoon.
Day 4: Amsterdam Orientation
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Ibis Schiphol
Accommodation Name: Ibis Schiphol
Meals Included: Breakfast
It won’t take long to fall in love with the Dutch capital. Your orientation tour will take you through the city’s historic center, then perhaps join a Choice Experience to Volendam where the Dutch traditions of cheese and clog making take center stage or on an optional cruise through the city's canals.
Day 5: Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland
Location: Rhineland
Accommodation: Rastatt
Accommodation Name: NH Hirschberg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You won't want to blink as you head east into the lush landscapes of Germany and you'd be forgiven for wanting to jump ship and stay forever as you cruise down the Rhine River. With medieval villages, steep vineyards and storybook castles, the Rhine Valley has enchanted painters and writers for centuries. See it in all its glory as you board a leisurely river cruise on one of the best sightseeing tours in Europe, winding your way through romantic Rhineland landscapes.
Day 6: Rhineland – Lucerne Region
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: SwissEver Zug
Accommodation Name: SwissEver Zug
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Slice through the heart of Switzerland bound for Lucerne on your very own 'Grand Tour' of Europe. Take a step back in time when you join your Travel Director for an orientation tour, exploring the Old Town, the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock commemorates the sacrifice made by the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. This afternoon, you’ll have some time to explore the city your way, perhaps with some retail therapy. You could choose to ascend to the alpine heavens instead, joining an optional scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, then traveling by railway and cable car up into the mountains for exhilarating mountain views.
Day 7: Lucerne Region – Venice (Oriago)
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Il Burchiello
Accommodation Name: Il Burchiello
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You'll touch the sky when you follow the St. Gotthard highway, winding past epic mountain scenery south to Chiasso, on the border of Italy. Cross the border and continue past Italy's enchanting Lake District and the Veneto Plains to the 'Queen of the Adriatic', Venice. You'll have some time to explore on your own or perhaps admire the beauty of Venice from its maze of canals. Join a Choice Experience to cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal and board a gondola, watching life unfold along the city's narrow calle and magical waterways.
Day 8: Venice Orientation And Free Time
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Il Burchiello
Accommodation Name: Il Burchiello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza so you'll have easy access to view the famous Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend your time wandering the calle of Venice before we visit a glassblowing workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Watch talented master craftsmen at work, engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness them crafting the beautiful glass creations that are characteristic of Venice. This afternoon, consider taking an optional cruise across the lagoon to colorful Burano Island.
Day 9: Venice – Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Raganelli
Accommodation Name: Ergife Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. This Europe value tour just keeps getting better and today the 'Eternal City' beckons as you cross the Apennines through Tuscany to Rome. There's time to hit the streets on your own or go for a leisurely stroll to one of the city's thronging piazzas for a spot of people watching. Or consider joining an optional guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Whatever you choose, it’s all about embracing life lived the Italian way – to the fullest.
Day 10: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Raganelli
Accommodation Name: Raganelli
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Local Guide for a guided sightseeing tour that begins in the Vatican City. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica looms over the expansive St. Peter's Square - the impressive backdrop of the world's smallest country. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps join an optional light-hearted meal in the evening, revealing all the flavors that would make any Italian mamma proud.
Day 11: Rome – Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Starhotels Vespucci
Accommodation Name: The Gate
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set your sights firmly on Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that has inspired poets, authors and artists for centuries. There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence and now's your chance to experience it in all its glory. Experience the heart of the city and see the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria. Delve into Florence’s Renaissance heritage by seeing Piazza Santa Croce and its famous church. Later, you can spend a lovely evening in the Tuscan hills by joining a Choice Experience dinner.
Day 12: Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera
Location: Pisa
Accommodation: B&B Aéroport Arenas
Accommodation Name: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting that famous leaning tower, we’ll take you to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Admire Pisa's Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its striped marble glory. Its structures are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Next, head west to the stylish shores of Monaco. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive along its glitzy boulevards and take in all the sophistication that seems to ooze from every corner. Next stop, the glamorous French Riviera.
Day 13: French Riviera Free Time
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Accommodation Name: Ibis Cannes Mandelieu
Meals Included: Breakfast
What a treat! You have a full free day to do as you wish on the French Riviera. There's no shame in spending the day sprawled out on a sun lounger with a cocktail, but if you can tear yourself away from the beach, you may choose to join your fellow travelers for an optional exploration of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Life is rather idyllic in this enchanting walled hill-town and, like some of its famous residents, you'll want to linger here a little longer. You never know who you might spot seated in those sleek Ferraris and private yachts dotted around the French Riviera.
Day 14: French Riviera – Avignon – Lyon
Location: Lyon
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Hotel Lyon Confluence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you'll travel to the heart of Provence and the city of Avignon. A brief brush with the Papacy in the 14th century has gifted Avignon with one of the world's most incredible religious architectural legacies. While it may no longer hold the importance that the Vatican does today, views of its Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge are just as inspiring. Later today, you’ll arrive in Lyon.
Day 15: Lyon – Versailles – Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Clichy
Accommodation Name: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
We've then got another treat in store for you today - our Choice Experience Palace of Versailles tour, where you’ll join a Local Specialist to explore the grand Palace of Versailles. Its splendor and beauty was created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. See the exquisite sprawling gardens and the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers and glinting mirrors. Carry on to Paris later to enjoy the city by night.
Day 16: Paris Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Clichy
Accommodation Name: Novotel Pont de Sèvres
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Parisians know a thing or two about beauty, elegance and a life well lived - and you’ll see it all up close with your full day in Paris. Take to the streets on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director, to see the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower. Then spend the rest of the day discovering the city on your terms. Don't 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 time to shop for artwork and savor some local specialties before a real highlight this evening – an optional dinner and cabaret performance.
Day 17: Depart Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, after breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in your tour.
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Cherry-Picked Hotels
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, are included in your accommodation.
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Meals
Many meals and daily breakfasts are included in your tour package.
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City Orientation Tours
City orientation tours are included to help you get acquainted with each destination.
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Audio Headsets
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
A luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries is included for your transportation.
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Choice Optional Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences are available during your tour.
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Alternative Hotels
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Rhine River Cruise
A leisurely river cruise on the Rhine River is included, offering views of medieval villages, steep vineyards, and storybook castles.
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Private Boat to St. Mark's Square
A private boat cruise to St. Mark's Square in Venice is included, along with a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as guided tours, additional meals, and special activities are not included and may incur additional costs.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any related travel documentation are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Travel Director, driver, and local guides are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Dining Summary
- 16 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Dinner (D)
Essentials
- See the historic city center
- Cruise the romantic Rhine
- Visit the Lion Monument and view the Chapel Bridge
- Scenic St. Gotthard highway
- Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop
- See the Colosseum and the ancient sites
- See Piazza Santa Croce and enjoy panoramic city views from Piazzale Michelangelo
- View the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d'Avignon
- View the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi available in most countries. Additionally, there is a scenic ferry ride from Dover to Calais, and private boat cruises and optional water taxi rides are also available.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted, such as Ibis Earls Court in London, Ibis Schiphol in Amsterdam, and Hampton by Hilton Clichy in Paris. Occasionally, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in your tour package.
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What kind of guided experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes city orientation tours to help you get acquainted with each destination, a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist in Rome, and audio headsets are provided throughout the holiday to enhance your sightseeing experiences.
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Is there a cruise included in the tour itinerary?
Yes, a leisurely river cruise on the Rhine River is included, offering views of medieval villages, steep vineyards, and storybook castles. Additionally, there is a private boat cruise to St. Mark's Square in Venice.
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Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?
Yes, an extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences are available during your tour, which may include guided tours, additional meals, and special activities.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in London and ends in Paris.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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