This European tour offers it all - historic sights, big cities, quaint towns, and scenic beauty. It's a marvelous vacation through seven captivating countries! Photo Credit: Leonardo Barbosa
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Starr has partnered with Cosmos Vacations, a leader in the packaged travel industry. When you travel with Cosmos, you'll have the opportunity to experience the inside stories behind each destination. For 80 years, Cosmos has been a leader in escorted travel with inspirational Tour Directors who not only show you the sites, but take you deeper into each place you'll see. With Cosmos, you get little-known insights, engaging commentary, and unique cultural experiences.
Meals: 9 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Tour Director upon arrival in London
Round Trip airfare from EWR/PHL airport
Transfers between airport & hotels
Baggage handling and related gratuities
London is one of the great "world cities," and remains a global capital of culture, fashion, finance, politics, and trade. Vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas, and energy. The capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, it is also the largest city in Western Europe.
Enjoy a full day on your own to explore the many attractions London has to offer.
Travel on the Eurostar train to Brussels where your tour director and comfortable coach will take you for an orientation drive.
As the centre of European culture and institutions, Brussels has much more to offer than most people imagine. Apart from its famous chocolates and beers, there are almost 90 museums, beautiful parks and architecture, and much more.
Start the day with an included Rhine steamer cruise with some legendary sights, including Lorelei rock. The mighty slate rock Lorelei in the Romantic Rhine Valley, rises up almost vertically to 435 feet above the water-level.
Germany's Romantic Road, a trade route during the Middle Ages, is now known for its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, half-timbered houses, and scenic countryside. We'll make a stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character.
Venice, the capital of northern Italy's Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals, including the Grand Canal thoroughfare, lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark's Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city's red roofs.
Take a boat ride in Venice along the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark's Square, allowing you to admire the palazzos and maze of streets.
While in Venice, enjoy watching glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries.
Stop in romantic Verona, the Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy a stroll in the old city.
Visit the Lucerne area, one of Switzerland's finest cities, situated on the shores of breathtaking Lake Lucerne and nestled within the snowcapped Swiss Alps. Here, visit the Old Town, with its famous Chapel Bridge.
Dijon is the capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France, one of the country's principal wine-producing areas. It's known for its vineyard tours and building styles ranging from Gothic to Art Deco.
See the most famous sights in Paris - including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower - on the guided sightseeing tour.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of your stay.
This is a trip for those who are physically fit and can transport their own luggage and walk long distances. This trip is NOT recommended for those who require a walker, wheelchair, or walking assistance of any kind.
There are no skycaps in Europe and hotels do not always offer luggage handling. DO NOT BRING A extra large/heavy suitcase.
Not all sightseeing stops/sites accommodate wheelchairs and some locations and sightseeing activities require extensive standing, sitting or walking, sometimes on unpaved or cobblestone streets.
Cosmos/Starr is not responsible for any missed activities due to a participant's inability to participate with the group.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including the touring motorcoaches and cruise ships, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Motorized scooters are not suitable on international tours.
Tour: June 20, 2025 | Tour: October 24, 2025 |
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*In addition to the cancellation polices listed above, if additional payments have been made to Starr for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline.
Departure: June 20, 2025 | Departure: October 24, 2025 |
American 728 Depart: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) at 10:40pm Arrive: Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 10:50am *Flights are subject to change | Depart:TBD Arrive: TBD *Flights are subject to change |
Return: June 30, 2025 | Return: November 4, 2025 |
American 755 Depart: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 1:55pm Arrive: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) at 3:55pm *Flights are subject to change | Depart:TBD Arrive:TBD *Flights are subject to change |
*Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will be a charge by the airline to check any luggage.
Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment and it should always be considered. We recommend The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by Aon Affinity. You can purchase the enhanced plan within 14 days of deposit to cover preexisting conditions or 'cancel for any reason' coverage.
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Starr's Tour Operator location # for AON is 306035.
Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:
Motorcoach Driver $4-$6 per tour guest, per day
Tour Director $4-$6 per tour guest, per day
Day 1
A Starr Tours motorcoach will take you from our convenient departure point to the airport to board your transatlantic overnight flight to London.
Day 2
Check into your hotel. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3
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, how about a leisurely cruise on the Thames River?
Day 4
Transfer to the railway station and board the EUROSTAR Train to Brussels. Here, your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to take you for an orientation drive.
Day 5
Journey into Germany to the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy a scenic cruise. Then, on to the Frankfurt area for an overnight.
Day 6
Today's highlight is a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages with medieval towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses, and richly decorated fountains. Spend some time in the center of Rothenburg before heading to the Innsbruck area for an overnight.
Day 7
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps while crossing the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass. Arrive in Venice, where a boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco allows us to admire the palazzos and maze of streets. Time at leisure to soak up the magical atmosphere of this unique city. At a glassblowing studio, experience this Venetian art.
Day 8
Stop in fascinating Verona for a stroll in the old city. Cross the Swiss border and enjoy the idyllic views of Canton Ticino, then descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne.
Day 9
Your visit this morning focuses on the Old Town in the heart of Lucerne. Also, there's time for an optional excursion to Mount Stanserhorn. In the afternoon, journey into France for an overnight in the charming town of Dijon.
Day 10:
Leave Dijon and travel on the autoroute to Paris, where included sightseeing with a local expert shows you many of the best-known Parisian sites.
Day 11
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your transatlantic flight home.
Subject to change
Itinerary is subject to change.
Accommodations Day 1: Overnight transatlantic flight.
Accommodations Day 2-3: London - Novotel London West or similar
Accommodations Day 4: Brussels - Moxy City Center or similar
Accommodations Day 5: Frankfurt Area - NH Frankfurt Airport West or similar
Accommodations Day 6: Innsbruck Area - Bon Alpina or similar
Accommodations Day 7: Venice Area - Poppi Hotel or similar
Accommodations Day 8: Lucerne Area - Ibis Kriens or similar
Accommodations Day 9: Dijon - Campanile Congres Clemenceau or similar
Accommodations Day 10: Paris - Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D'Italie or similar
Hotels are subject to change and are confirmed 30 days prior to departure.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available for this tour. Pick up points vary by departure date so to see which date(s) your preferred location(s) is available, click “view” below.
Note: Not all pick-up points are available for all tours or all departure dates. Also, with less than 3 people booked from a pick-up point, that pick-up point may be changed or eliminated. If so, we will alert you approximately 30 days prior to departure.
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Bensalem, PA (MAIN) | Best Western Plus Phila Bensalem (MAIN) 3499 Street Rd Bensalem, PA |
Cherry Hill, NJ (MAIN) | Cherry Hill Train Station Parking Lot (MAIN) Next to ShopRite at 2240 W Marlton Pike |
Chester, PA (MAIN) | Harrah's Philadelphia Casino (MAIN) 777 Harrah's Blvd |
Hamilton, NJ (MAIN) | Hamilton Station Park & Ride Garage (MAIN) 800 Sloan Avenue Hamilton, NJ |
Iselin, NJ (MAIN/HUB) | APA Hotel Woodbridge (MAIN/HUB) 120 S Wood Avenue Iselin, NJ |
Phila (NE), PA (MAIN) | Phila (Northeast) KleinLife (MAIN) 10100 Jamison Ave (at Red Lion Rd) Philadelphia PA |
Phila (South), PA (MAIN) | Oregon Diner 302 W Oregon Ave (at 3rd St) (MAIN) Philadelphia, PA |
Toms River, NJ (SHUTTLE) | Toms River Park & Ride (SHUTTLE) 400 Highland Parkway S. Toms River, NJ |
Wall Twnship NJ (SHUTTLE) | Judy Blume Service Area (SHUTTLE) 100 Garden State Parkway Wall, NJ |
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