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Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2027

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Joel Cartagena

JCC Travels LLC

Overview

14-day Cosmos coach tour from Amsterdam to Paris via Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France.

Trip Details

Welcome

Thank you for considering JCC Travels for your travel plans! My name is Joel, though many know me simply as a passionate traveler and organizer of unforgettable adventures since 1986. My journey into the world of travel advising officially began i...

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Day 1 · Mon, Sep 27 · Amsterdam

Tour overview & inclusions

Experience Europe's highlights on a value-minded Cosmos tour, including: Hand-selected accommodations with private bathrooms Guided sightseeing with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides Complimentary headsets on select sightseeing Private...

Arrive in Amsterdam

Arrive in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Check into your hotel and start exploring the exciting city of Amsterdam on your own. In the evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. Included meal: Dinner

Hampton By Hilton Schipol stay

Check in for your Amsterdam stay at **Hampton By Hilton Schipol, Neptunusstraat 1, Hoofddorp, Netherlands (superior tourist-class).** The hotel is located a 4-minute train journey from Schiphol Airport and about 20 minutes from Amsterdam's histori...

Day 2 · Tue, Sep 28 · Amsterdam

Amsterdam sightseeing & canal cruise

Enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, as you discover the city from water level on an included canal cruise through the picturesque UNESCO-listed canal district. Then, watch the cutting and polishing o...

Day 3 · Wed, Sep 29 · Rhineland

Amsterdam to Rhineland scenic drive

Leave Amsterdam and cross the border into Germany for a scenic drive along the River Rhine. Alternatively, enjoy the views from a different perspective with an optional Rhine cruise through the Rhine Gorge, passing by the famed Lorelei Rock. Inclu...

Ibis Styles Karlsruhe Ettlingen stay

Karlsruher Straße 13-15, 76275 Ettlingen, Germany

Overnight in the Rhineland region at Ibis Styles Karlsruhe Ettlingen, Karlsruher Strasse 13-15, Karlsruhe, Germany (superior tourist-class). The hotel is located in a quiet hamlet close to the Old Town of Ettlingen, with many restaurants, bars, an...

Day 4 · Thu, Sep 30 · Innsbruck

Rhineland to Innsbruck area via Neuschwanstein

Drive from the Rhineland through Baden-Württemberg to the foot of the Alps to see King Ludwig’s magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany’s fairy-tale palace nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Continue into the verdant Austrian Tyrol for an overnight ...

BonAlpina, Innsbruck-Igls stay

Stay in the Innsbruck area at BonAlpina, Hilberstrasse 8, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria (superior tourist-class). The Bon Alpina hotel is located in the middle of the village of Igls, only a few walking minutes from the ski lifts of the Olympic ski area...

Day 5 · Fri, Oct 1 · Venice

Innsbruck area to Venice area

Cross the border from Austria into Italy and travel to the unique floating city of Venice. Included meals: Breakfast Dinner

Venice orientation, boat ride & glass-blowing

This afternoon’s orientation of Venice includes a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. Visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop to watch skilled artisans at work. Enjoy time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of the city, or join an optiona...

Hotel Poppi, Venice area stay

Overnight in the Venice area at Poppi, Via Romea 80, Venezia-Gambarare Mira, Italy (superior tourist-class). Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965, the family-run Hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant. Hotel ameni...

Day 6 · Sat, Oct 2 · Rome

Venice area to Assisi and Rome

Travel southward from the Venice area, crossing the River Po into Emilia-Romagna, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to medieval Assisi. After your visit in Assisi, continue on to Rome for your overnight stay. Included meal: Breakfast

Visit St. Francis Basilica in Assisi

Arrive in the medieval town of Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous St. Francis Basilica, burial site of St. Francis and home to beautiful frescoes by Giotto.

Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia stay

Via Andrea Ferrara 33, Aurelio, 00165 Rome, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Stay in Rome at Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia, Via Andrea Ferrara, 33, Rome, Italy (first-class). Ibis Styles Rome Aurelia, with its colorful and joyful style, features a restaurant serving healthy local specialties, a bar where happy hour with Italian...

Day 7 · Sun, Oct 3 · Rome

Guided sightseeing in Rome

Discover Rome, the "Eternal City," steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique. Today begins with a guided introduction to Ancient Rome. Enjoy a drive along iconic landmarks of the city, including: The Tiber River The C...

Day 8 · Mon, Oct 4 · Montecatini Terme

Rome to Pisa and Montecatini transfer

Say goodbye to Rome and drive on the Highway of the Sun to Pisa. From Pisa, continue to the spa town of Montecatini, recently added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, for your overnight stay. Included meals: Breakfast Dinner

Mini-train to Square of Miracles & Leaning Tower of Pisa

In Pisa, hop on a mini-train to the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli). Admire the curious Leaning Tower, a world-renowned photographic subject, and the surrounding monumental complex.

Hotel Tuscany Inn, Montecatini Terme stay

Stay in Montecatini Terme (Pistoia) at Hotel Tuscany Inn, Via Cividale, 86/E, Italy (superior tourist-class). Located in the heart of Montecatini Terme, this 4-star hotel offers modern comfort, elegant accommodations, and a strategic location just...

Day 9 · Tue, Oct 5 · Lake Como

Montecatini to Florence and Lake Como

Depart Montecatini for Florence. After your time in Florence, journey northward through the Tuscan hills and across the Apennines to the shores of romantic Lake Como for your overnight stay. Included meal: Breakfast

Florence walking tour with Local Guide

Arrive in Florence, the Renaissance gem and city of the Medici family. Enjoy an included walking tour with a Local Guide featuring many of the city’s highlights, including: The unique Duomo with Giotto’s Gothic Bell Tower The Baptistry’s ornate br...

B&B Como City Center stay

Overnight at B&B Como City Center, Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Lake Como, Italy (superior tourist-class). The B&B Como City Center is located in the heart of the city, in a strategic position that allows guests to reach both Lake Como and major attrac...

Day 10 · Wed, Oct 6 · Lucerne

Lake Como to Lugano and Lucerne area

Leave beautiful Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland for a stop in the Italian-speaking town of Lugano. Continue north and, once through the Gotthard Tunnel, enjoy more magnificent alpine scenery as you reach the shores of Lake Lucerne ...

Optional Stanserhorn excursion

From the Lucerne area, you may choose an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn, including: Funicular ride The world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn Enjoy spectacular views over the Swiss Alps (option...

Ibis Kriens, Kriens-Luzern stay

Industriestrasse 13, 6010 Kriens, Luzern, Switzerland

Stay in the Lucerne area at **Ibis Kriens, Industriestr. 13, Kriens-Luzern, Switzerland (tourist class).** Hotel Ibis Kriens is located in Kriens at the foot of Mount Pilatus. By train, you are about 5 minutes from Lucerne city center. Hotel ameni...

Day 11 · Thu, Oct 7 · Lausanne

Lucerne area to Interlaken and Lausanne area

Spend some time in beautiful Lucerne. Stroll through the old town and see the distinctive covered wooden bridge (Kapellbrücke) crossing the River Reuss. Later, stop in idyllic Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake ...

Ibis Lausanne Crissier stay

Chemin de l'Esparcette 4, 1023 Crissier, Lausanne, Switzerland

Stay near Lausanne at Ibis Lausanne Crissier, Chemin De L'Esparcette 4, Crissier, Switzerland (first-class). This modern property is situated in a lively business district on the northwestern outskirts of Lausanne. An all-day bar serves snacks and...

Day 12 · Fri, Oct 8 · Paris

Lausanne to Beaune and Paris

Depart Lausanne and enjoy vistas of the celebrated Burgundy vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval town of Beaune, known all over the world for its wine production and historic center. After your stop in Beaune, take the autoroute to P...

Mercure Paris Porte D'Orleans stay

13 rue Francois Ory, 92120 Montrouge, France

Stay in Paris at Mercure Paris Porte D'Orleans, 13, Rue Francois-Ory, Paris-Montrouge, France (first-class). Located in southern Paris, the hotel has 188 spacious and modern air-conditioned rooms. A metro station within walking distance makes the ...

Day 13 · Sat, Oct 9 · Paris

Guided sightseeing in Paris

Get to know the city of romance with a Local Guide and see many of Paris’s famous sites and landmarks. Explore France's iconic capital, renowned for its historic landmarks, grand boulevards, and elegant architecture. Included meal: Breakfast Note:...

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