Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/15/2010 - 5/7/2010	$5,750
4/29/2010 - 5/21/2010	$5,750
5/6/2010 - 5/28/2010	$5,750
5/13/2010 - 6/4/2010	$5,750
5/20/2010 - 6/11/2010	$5,750
5/27/2010 - 6/18/2010	$5,750
6/3/2010 - 6/25/2010	$5,750
6/10/2010 - 7/2/2010	$5,750
6/17/2010 - 7/9/2010	$5,725
6/24/2010 - 7/16/2010	$5,625
7/1/2010 - 7/23/2010	$5,625
7/8/2010 - 7/30/2010	$5,625
7/15/2010 - 8/6/2010	$5,625
7/22/2010 - 8/13/2010	$5,625
7/29/2010 - 8/20/2010	$5,625
8/5/2010 - 8/27/2010	$5,699
8/12/2010 - 9/3/2010	$5,699
8/19/2010 - 9/10/2010	$5,550
8/26/2010 - 9/17/2010	$5,575
9/2/2010 - 9/24/2010	$5,750
9/9/2010 - 10/1/2010	$5,999
9/16/2010 - 10/8/2010	$5,750
9/23/2010 - 10/15/2010	$5,750
9/30/2010 - 10/22/2010	$5,750

What's Included

Included Premium Highlights

• Embark on a scenic Rhine Cruise past medieval castles, vineyards and breathtaking scenery
• Experience the grandeur of Vienna's magnificent Schuonbrunn Palace with a local guide
• The traditional way to see Venice is from the water - cruise the romantic canals by gondola
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum
• Visit Michelangelo's original Statue of David in Florence's acclaimed Academy Gallery
• Visit to the Principality of Monaco - playground of the rich and famous
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Enjoy panoramic views over Paris from the lofty heights of the Eiffel Tower

Included Personal Insights

• An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
• Discover the heritage of contemporary art at medieval hilltop Saint-Paul de Vence
• 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
• Visit the fishing village of Volendam See Amsterdam's Mint Tower and Dam Square
• See the 'Bridge Too Far' at Arnhem See Cologne Cathedral
• Visit Heidelberg Castle's terrace for views over the town Visit medieval Rothenburg
• See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace and visit the Wilten Basilica in Innsbruck
• See Mozart's Birthplace and walk through Salzburg's Old Town to the Cathedral Square
• 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 the vast St Peter's Basilica, housing art by Bernini and Michelangelo
• Visit Siena to see the black and white Cathedral and the vast Campo Square
• See the Cathedral, 'Gates of Paradise' and open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa View Lucerne's sorrowful Lion Monument
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Demonstrations of diamond cutting and polishing, cheese and clog making in Holland, Venetian glass-blowing, Florentine leather-work, French perfumery

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 23

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in (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

Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel, why not stroll to nearby Westminster Cathedral, one of London’s best kept secrets.
Hotel: Park Plaza Victoria.

Day 3 - LONDON SIGHTSEEING

Your half day sightseeing tour of London's West End shows you Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. The afternoon is free to explore or shop. (B)

Day 4 - LONDON - AMSTERDAM

Travel to Dover and cross the channel to Calais. Continue through Belgium into the Netherlands and on to Amsterdam. On arrival, enjoy a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Moevenpick Amsterdam City Centre. (D)

Day 5 - AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING

Cross Dam Square and pass the Royal Palace to see diamonds being cut and polished. Now into the countryside to visit the fishing village of Volendam and watch cheese and clogs being made. (BB)

Day 6 - AMSTERDAM - RHINELAND

Head to Arnhem to view the 'Bridge Too Far'. Then cross the German border to see the soaring spires of Cologne Cathedral. Join a Highlight cruise on the finest stretch of the Rhine River before reaching your hotel.
Hotel: Hilton Mainz (BB,D)

Day 7 - RHINELAND - HEIDELBERG - ROTHENBURG - INNSBRUCK

Visit Heidelberg's ruined castle and see the world's largest wine vat before travelling on to the medieval walled city of Rothenburg, situated on the legendary Romantic Road. Walk with your Tour Director to admire the old houses, towers and interesting gateways dating from the 14th century. Continue southwards into Austria and continue to mountain ringed Innsbruck.
Hotel: Hilton Innsbruck (BB,D)

Day 8 - INNSBRUCK SIGHTSEEING

On this morning's orientation tour, admire the Rococo interior of the Wilten Basilica before seeing the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace in the Old Town. Later, consider taking a horse-drawn carriage ride in a nearby mountain village. (BB,D)

Day 9 - INNSBRUCK - VIENNA

Follow the Inn Valley to Salzburg, for a guided tour. Walk through the Mirabell Gardens for fine views of the city skyline dominated by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. On the other side of the Salzach see Mozart's birthplace on the Getreidegasse and the Cathedral in the old town. After some time to explore, continue past Mondsee Lake and along the Danube Valley to the elegant city of Vienna.
Hotel: Hilton Vienna Plaza (BB)

Day 10 - VIENNA SIGHTSEEING

Visit the State Apartments of Schonbrunn Palace, once Maria Theresa's summer 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 11 - VIENNA - VENICE

Cross the Semmering Pass and continue south past enchanting lakes and wooded countryside. Travel through the Carinthian Lake District into Italy. Follow mountain valleys down to the Veneto Plain on your way to your hotel located on Venice's fashionable Lido.
Hotel: Biasutti (BB)

Day 12 - VENICE SIGHTSEEING

Take a private launch to St Mark's Square where you see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Campanile and ornate Basilica. See a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing before taking a highlight ride in a traditional gondola through the silent canals. The afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore; perhaps try a seafood lunch. (BB)

Day 13 - VENICE - ROME

Cross the Apennine Mountains into the Tuscan Hills. En route, hear an informative tutorial about the famous Chianti wines that make this region so famous. Continue along the course of the Tiber to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Tonight, enjoy a selection of ambience and local cuisine offered on your Dine-Around evening.
Hotel: Romanico Palace (BB,DA)

Day 14 - ROME SIGHTSEEING

A local guide reveals Michelangelo's 'Pieta' inside St Peter's Basilica, as well as other great works of art. Cross the River Tiber to visit the massive Colosseum and look out over the Roman Forum. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps consider visiting the Catacombs? (BB)

Day 15 - ROME - FLORENCE

Visit the cobbled streets of Siena to see the striped marble cathedral and vast Campo square, scene of the festive Palio horse race. Classic Tuscan scenery and Chianti vineyards surround you now on your way to the Renaissance city of Florence.
Hotel: Hotel Londra (BB,D)

Day 16 - FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING

With a local guide, visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery, and see the Cathedral, Gates of Paradise, Giotto's Campanile, Piazza Signoria, and Santa Croce Basilica. After a leatherwork demonstration, there's time at leisure to explore or shop. (BB)

Day 17 - FLORENCE - NICE

Lend your support to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before following the Italian Riviera coast to France. Stop in glamorous Monaco to see its harbour, Monte Carlo Casino and drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit before continuing to elegant Nice.
Hotel: Radisson SAS Nice (BB)

Day 18 - NICE

Get to know the village of St Paul de Vence today; revel in its pleasures and experience its art and lifestyle. After some time to take in the magnificent views, return to Nice for time at leisure. (BB)

Day 19 - NICE - LUCERNE

Visit a French perfumery before passing through the Italian Lake District en route to Switzerland. See stunning Swiss Alpine scenery on the way to your hotel in lovely lakeside Lucerne.
Hotel: Astoria (BB)

Day 20 - LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING

Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway for stunning 360 degree views of the Swiss Alps. Later, back in Lucerne, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge before spending your free time shopping or relaxing. (BB,D)

Day 21 - LUCERNE - PARIS

Cross the French border at Basel and continue through Alsace farmlands to the Burgundy wine region. Your destination is the glittering French capital of Paris.
Hotel: Marriott Rive Gauche (BB)

Day 22 - PARIS SIGHTSEEING

With a local guide, see Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde and drive along the elegant Champs Élysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city. The afternoon is at leisure to relax, shop or continue sightseeing. (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 medieval castles, vineyards and breathtaking scenery
• Experience the grandeur of Vienna's magnificent Schuonbrunn Palace with a local guide
• The traditional way to see Venice is from the water - cruise the romantic canals by gondola
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum
• Visit Michelangelo's original Statue of David in Florence's acclaimed Academy Gallery
• Visit to the Principality of Monaco - playground of the rich and famous
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Enjoy panoramic views over Paris from the lofty heights of the Eiffel Tower

Included Personal Insights

• An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
• Discover the heritage of contemporary art at medieval hilltop Saint-Paul de Vence
• 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
• Visit the fishing village of Volendam See Amsterdam's Mint Tower and Dam Square
• See the 'Bridge Too Far' at Arnhem See Cologne Cathedral
• Visit Heidelberg Castle's terrace for views over the town Visit medieval Rothenburg
• See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace and visit the Wilten Basilica in Innsbruck
• See Mozart's Birthplace and walk through Salzburg's Old Town to the Cathedral Square
• 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 the vast St Peter's Basilica, housing art by Bernini and Michelangelo
• Visit Siena to see the black and white Cathedral and the vast Campo Square
• See the Cathedral, 'Gates of Paradise' and open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa View Lucerne's sorrowful Lion Monument
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Demonstrations of diamond cutting and polishing, cheese and clog making in Holland, Venetian glass-blowing, Florentine leather-work, French perfumery

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 23

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in (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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SPECIALS

Save $300 Off per couple

Two travelers booking together on an air-inclusive 2010 Europe tour will each save $150 off on all Lufthansa or United Airline flights.

Book Now - offer end March 31st, 2010.

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