Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/15/2010 - 5/7/2010	$5,590
4/29/2010 - 5/21/2010	$5,590
5/6/2010 - 5/28/2010	$5,590
5/20/2010 - 6/11/2010	$5,590
5/27/2010 - 6/18/2010	$5,590
6/3/2010 - 6/25/2010	$5,590
6/10/2010 - 7/2/2010	$5,565
6/17/2010 - 7/9/2010	$5,425
6/24/2010 - 7/16/2010	$5,425
7/1/2010 - 7/23/2010	$5,425
7/8/2010 - 7/30/2010	$5,425
7/15/2010 - 8/6/2010	$5,425
7/22/2010 - 8/13/2010	$5,425
7/29/2010 - 8/20/2010	$5,425
8/5/2010 - 8/27/2010	$5,425
8/12/2010 - 9/3/2010	$5,475
8/19/2010 - 9/10/2010	$5,590
8/26/2010 - 9/17/2010	$5,590
9/2/2010 - 9/24/2010	$5,599
9/9/2010 - 10/1/2010	$5,725
9/16/2010 - 10/8/2010	$5,599
9/23/2010 - 10/15/2010	$5,599
9/30/2010 - 10/22/2010	$5,590
10/7/2010 - 10/29/2010	$5,590
12/16/2010 - 1/7/2011	$5,435

What's Included

Included Premium Highlights

• Embark on a scenic Rhine Cruise past sleepy villages, leafy vineyards and cliff-top castles
• In Vienna, walk in the steps of royalty with your local guide as you visit Schonbrunn Palace
• Enjoy a fascinating gondola ride along the romantic canals in Venice
• Admire the art treasures of the Popes on your visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Ascend by elevator to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view of Paris

Included Personal Insights

• Know your 'Kwaks' from your 'Devils'! Enjoy an introduction to Belgian beer
• An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
• Enjoy a short tutorial about the world famous Chianti wines of Tuscany

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
• See the White Cliffs of Dover Visit Bruges, one of Europe's best preserved medieval towns
• See the gilded buildings of the Grand Place in Brussels and the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue
• Visit the fishing village of Volendam See Amsterdam's Mint Tower and Dam Square
• See Cologne Cathedral See the Marienberg Fortress and Old Bridge in Wurzburg
• Visit Nuremberg, a 'treasure chest' of early German history and medieval architecture
• Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle and see the Astronomical Clock in the town square
• Visit historic Bratislava Visit Matthias Church and Heroes' Square in Budapest
• Enjoy views of the Danube and Budapest's Parliament from Fisherman's Bastion and Gellert Hill
• Drive along Vienna's Ring Road to see the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House
• Cruise to St Mark's Square to see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Basilica in Venice
• Visit St Peter's Basilica, vast mother church of the Catholic faith in the Vatican City
• Overlook Florence from Piazza Michelangelo and visit the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo
• See Florence's Gates of Paradise, Duomo and outdoor art gallery of Signoria Square
• See Lucerne's emotive Lion Monument and covered Chapel Bridge
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Demonstrations of diamond cutting, cheese and clog making, Venetian glass-blowing

Included First Class Services

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Free London Airport shuttle service.
• Airport Shuttle departure transfer at a scheduled time on Day 11

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
• 1 Continental (CB) & 20 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1 - DEPART USA

Overnight flight.

Day 2 - ARRIVE LONDON

After checking in to your tour hotel, within walking distance is the Insight Reception Centre, Westminster Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

Day 3 - LONDON SIGHTSEEING

Your half day sightseeing tour shows you highlights of London’s West End including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. The afternoon is free to explore or shop. (B)

Day 4 - LONDON - BRUSSELS

Drive to Dover and bid farewell to the white cliffs as you cross the channel to France. Continue to medieval Bruges. Follow the picturesque canals and cobbled streets to the Market Square, with its octagonal bell tower. Then it's on to Brussels with its gilded buildings in the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis statue. During your stay your Tour Director will introduce you to the world of Belgian beer! Handy to know when it comes to tonight's Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Royal Windsor Grand Place

Day 5 - BRUSSELS - AMSTERDAM

Drive to Amsterdam and pass Dam Square and the Mint Tower en route to a demonstration of diamond cutting. Visit the fishing village of Volendam and learn how clogs and cheese are made before returning to Amsterdam.
Hotel: Moevenpick Amsterdam City Centre (BB)

Day 6 - AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - WÜRZBURG

Head into Germany to see Cologne's soaring Gothic cathedral. Continue via Bonn to the scenic Rhine Gorge. Join your Highlight cruise past steep vineyards and medieval castles to the Loreley Rock, where the enchantress lured sailors to their watery graves. Continue on to Würzburg with its Baroque Residenz Palace, Marienberg fortress and statue-lined bridge.
Hotel: Maritim. (BB,D)

Day 7 - WÜRZBURG - PRAGUE

Stop in Nuremberg to see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive town ramparts before continuing east to the Czech border. Pass the town of Pilsen, renowned for its beer, to reach the 'golden city' of Prague.
Hotel: Savoy. (BB,D)

Day 8 - PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING

Join a local guide who'll take you through the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle to St Vitus' Cathedral. Admire the views over the city then descend to the Old Town Square, with its Astronomical Clock. Later, there is time to shop for fine Bohemian crystal. (BB)

Day 9 - PRAGUE - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST

Drive through the wine-producing area of South Moravia into Slovakia and stop in its fortified capital, Bratislava. After free time to explore, cross into Hungary and follow the River Danube to Budapest.
Hotel: Corinthia Grand Royal. (BB)

Day 10 - BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING

With a Budapest guide, climb up to the old Castle District. See the murals in Matthias Church beside the Fisherman's Bastion, which affords a grand view over the Danube and the Parliament. See the Royal Palace of Buda, then cross over to Pest to visit Heroes' Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (BB,D)

Day 11 - BUDAPEST - VIENNA

Before heading out of Budapest, stop to survey the bridges over the Danube from the lofty citadel atop Gellert Hill. Continue through peaceful farmland, dotted with orchards and vineyards to the Austrian border and Vienna.
Hotel: Hilton Vienna Plaza. (BB)

Day 12 - VIENNA SIGHTSEEING

A Premium Highlight visit takes you inside the fabulous Schonbrunn Palace. On a guided city tour, see the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House along the Ring Road. Finish with an explanation of the history and culture of the Viennese cafe. (BB)

Day 13 - VIENNA - VENICE

Drive through forested mountains down to the Carinthian Lake District. Cross the border into Italy and continue to the unique city of Venice where your hotel overlooks the Grand Canal.
Hotel: Continental. (BB,D)

Day 14 - VENICE SIGHTSEEING

Cruise by private launch to St Mark's Square to see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark's Basilica, followed by a Venetian glass-blowing demonstration. Enjoy a fascinating Highlight gondola ride along the canals. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Day 15 - VENICE - ROME

Head south into the Apennine Mountains and the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. En route, hear an informative tutorial about the famous Chianti wines that make this region so famous. Follow the course of the Tiber to the Eternal City of Rome. As night falls, join your fellow passengers for a Dine-Around evening of local cuisine offered from a selection of restaurants.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Beverly Hills (BB,DA)

Day 16 - ROME SIGHTSEEING

Join a local guide to visit the Vatican Museums and see Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Continue inside the cavernous St Peter's Basilica. Leave the Vatican City and cross the Tiber to visit the mighty Colosseum and see the Forum. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Day 17 - ROME - FLORENCE

Follow the Tiber north into Tuscany, driving to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views over Florence. After a leather-work demonstration, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring this beautiful Renaissance city.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Cavour (BB,D)

Day 18 - FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING

A local guide takes you to Santa Croce Basilica to see the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo. Continue to the lofty Cathedral where Giotto's 14C Campanile is said to be the most beautiful bell-tower in the world. See the 'Gates of Paradise' on the Baptistry and visit Signoria Square with its open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture. (BB)

Day 19 - FLORENCE - LUCERNE

Head north through the scenic Italian Lake District, glimpsing Lake Como as you cross into Switzerland. Enjoy magnificent mountain scenery as you travel on to lake-side Lucerne.
Hotel: Astoria (BB)

Day 20 - LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING

Walk with your Tour Director to the emotive Lion Monument, carved into a cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. Spend time shopping or strolling along the Chapel Bridge to the richly ornate Jesuit Church. Embark on a Premium Highlight excursion to the summit of one of Switzerland's most famous mountains, Mount Pilatus. Admire the views over the snow-capped Jungfrau and Eiger peaks before returning to Lucerne.(BB,D)

Day 21 - LUCERNE - PARIS

Cross the Rhine at Basel then enter France, travelling through the farmlands of Alsace into the wine-growing Burgundy region. Your destination is the glorious city of Paris.
Hotel: Pullman Bercy (BB)

Day 22 - PARIS SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing with a local guide shows you the highlights of the city. See the Gothic Notre Dame cathedral, then drive past the immense facades of the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde, its centre occupied by a giant Egyptian obelisk. Continue along the elegant Champs Élysees to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. Now ascend the Eiffel Tower for fine views over Paris. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps some shopping or visit the superb Louvre museum? (BB)

Day 23 - RETURN TO USA.

After breakfast, your departure transfer will arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00.(BB)

Sightseeing Highlights

Included Premium Highlights

• Embark on a scenic Rhine Cruise past sleepy villages, leafy vineyards and cliff-top castles
• In Vienna, walk in the steps of royalty with your local guide as you visit Schonbrunn Palace
• Enjoy a fascinating gondola ride along the romantic canals in Venice
• Admire the art treasures of the Popes on your visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Ascend by elevator to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view of Paris

Included Personal Insights

• Know your 'Kwaks' from your 'Devils'! Enjoy an introduction to Belgian beer
• An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
• Enjoy a short tutorial about the world famous Chianti wines of Tuscany

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
• See the White Cliffs of Dover Visit Bruges, one of Europe's best preserved medieval towns
• See the gilded buildings of the Grand Place in Brussels and the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue
• Visit the fishing village of Volendam See Amsterdam's Mint Tower and Dam Square
• See Cologne Cathedral See the Marienberg Fortress and Old Bridge in Wurzburg
• Visit Nuremberg, a 'treasure chest' of early German history and medieval architecture
• Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle and see the Astronomical Clock in the town square
• Visit historic Bratislava Visit Matthias Church and Heroes' Square in Budapest
• Enjoy views of the Danube and Budapest's Parliament from Fisherman's Bastion and Gellert Hill
• Drive along Vienna's Ring Road to see the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House
• Cruise to St Mark's Square to see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Basilica in Venice
• Visit St Peter's Basilica, vast mother church of the Catholic faith in the Vatican City
• Overlook Florence from Piazza Michelangelo and visit the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo
• See Florence's Gates of Paradise, Duomo and outdoor art gallery of Signoria Square
• See Lucerne's emotive Lion Monument and covered Chapel Bridge
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Demonstrations of diamond cutting, cheese and clog making, Venetian glass-blowing

Included First Class Services

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Free London Airport shuttle service.
• Airport Shuttle departure transfer at a scheduled time on Day 11

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Rome (DA)
• 1 Continental (CB) & 20 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

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TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20