Call Us 800.528.9300
From St. Paul's to St. Peter's 2025
12 Day Tour from London to Rome
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 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 vacation!
Click for larger view.
Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 27 Mar 25 — Tuesday 08 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,699 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Apr 25 — Tuesday 29 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 May 25 — Tuesday 13 May 25 | Starting at $3,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25 | Starting at $3,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 15 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 22 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 May 25 — Tuesday 10 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 05 Jun 25 — Tuesday 17 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Jun 25 — Tuesday 24 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 19 Jun 25 — Tuesday 01 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 26 Jun 25 — Tuesday 08 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Jul 25 — Tuesday 15 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Jul 25 — Tuesday 22 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 31 Jul 25 — Tuesday 12 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 Aug 25 — Tuesday 26 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 Aug 25 — Tuesday 02 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Sep 25 — Tuesday 16 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Sep 25 — Tuesday 23 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Sep 25 — Tuesday 07 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 02 Oct 25 — Tuesday 14 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach 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. And that's not all! Your tour includes a canal boat ride in Venice. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
Notes:
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excludedServices of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris and Rome programs cannot be excludedServices of the Tour Director begin on Day 3. London portion includes services of a local host.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
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’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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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.
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded
Day 5
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
Day 6
One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped 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. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn
Day 7
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 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
Day 8
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
Day 9
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
Day 10
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
Day 11
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. *
* For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded
Day 12
Arrivederci, Roma. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| London | London | Paris | Lucerne Area | Venice Area | Venice Area | Montecatini | Montecatini | Rome | Rome |
Copthorne Tara Hotel London
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
