Day 1:
Arrive in London, England. Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2:
London. A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 3:
London–Paris, France. Transfer to the railway station to board the Eurostar train to Paris. On arrival your representative will meet you and you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring the vibrant French capital on your own or on one of our optional excursions. (B)

Day 4:
Paris. A full day to experience the essence of the “City of Light,” known for its fashions, museums, monuments, delectable cuisine, and joie de vivre. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide includes an inside visit to gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. Also see many of the best-known landmarks: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Pyramid, the Invalides, and the Champs Elysées—“the most beautiful avenue in the world.” Optional excursions are also available. (B)

Day 5:
Paris–Beaune–Lausanne, Switzerland. A day to drink in the fascinating, ever-changing scenery, including Fontainebleau Forest and the Burgundy wine-growing area. Visit the pretty walled town of Beaune before traveling through the fragrant vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to Lausanne. (B)

Day 6:
Lausanne–Interlaken–Lake Lucerne. This morning, enjoy a highlight guided visit to Chillon Castle, the 12th-century water fortress immortalized by poet Lord Byron in The Prisoner of Chillon. Then, spend time in breathtaking Interlaken, situated between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun and at the base of three famous mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Drive past Lake Brienz and over Brünig Pass to reach Lake Lucerne for two overnights. (B)

Day 7:
Lucerne. Your memorable visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, the world-famous Lion Monument, and an included boat trip on the fjord-like lake. Consider an optional cable-car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis. (B,D)

Day 8:
Lake Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Rhine Falls, Switzerland–Lake Titisee, Germany–Black Forest Area. Today’s itinerary is packed with highlights. Head east into the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein for a stop in its lovely capital, Vaduz. Then, marvel at Switzerland's mighty Rhine Falls, formed during the last ice age about 15,000 years ago. Later, travel into the heart of Germany’s Black Forest for an overnight and to admire the small but lovely Lake Titisee. (B,D)

Day 9:
Black Forest Area–Heidelberg–Brussels, Belgium. More delightful Black Forest scenery this morning, then a stop in majestic Heidelberg with its red-walled castle and impressive 49,000-gallon wine vat. Reach Brussels in the late afternoon, Belgium’s thriving capital city and center of the European Union. Your orientation features the city’s most famous sights, including Grand’Place and the Mannekin Pis. (B)

Day 10:
Brussels–London, England. This morning, board the high-speed Eurostar train and return to London. The remainder of the day is free to rest or to further explore the city. (B)

Day 11:
London. The vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Book two Cosmos vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Triple Room Reduction          You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour. 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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/23/2012 - 6/3/2012	$1,995
6/6/2012 - 6/17/2012	$1,995
6/20/2012 - 7/1/2012	$1,995
7/4/2012 - 7/15/2012	$1,985
7/18/2012 - 7/29/2012	$1,845
8/1/2012 - 8/12/2012	$1,845
8/15/2012 - 8/26/2012	$1,995
8/29/2012 - 9/9/2012	$2,009
9/5/2012 - 9/16/2012	$2,009
9/12/2012 - 9/23/2012	$2,009
9/19/2012 - 9/30/2012	$2,009
9/26/2012 - 10/7/2012	$2,009
10/3/2012 - 10/14/2012	$1,999
10/10/2012 - 10/21/2012	$1,999
10/17/2012 - 10/28/2012	$1,959
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $675No triple room reduction.Note:Guarantee share accommodations are not available on departures July 18-August 1.July 18 & August 1 Departures - cross channel by ferry instead of Eurostar train.

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ted rated this tour a 3 on 8/22/2011 2:54:54 AM and says:

"The tour itself was very good, value for money esp where prices are so expensive in Switzerland. But the hotel Hirschen at Flüelen is terrible. The rooom is so run down, and they placed the dinosaur tv on top the cupboard. The first hotel in Paris, Companile Porte de Italie is also a let down, The front desk is rude & i waited almost 2 hrs for the room when i arrived at 2pm. Other than these 2 hotels, Cosmos, the guide & driver were wonderful :)"

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