Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/9/2010 - 4/25/2010	$3,975
4/16/2010 - 5/2/2010	$4,035
4/30/2010 - 5/16/2010	$4,225
5/7/2010 - 5/23/2010	$4,225
5/14/2010 - 5/30/2010	$4,225
5/21/2010 - 6/6/2010	$4,225
5/28/2010 - 6/13/2010	$4,225
6/4/2010 - 6/20/2010	$4,225
6/11/2010 - 6/27/2010	$4,225
6/18/2010 - 7/4/2010	$4,225
6/25/2010 - 7/11/2010	$4,125
7/2/2010 - 7/18/2010	$4,125
7/9/2010 - 7/25/2010	$4,125
7/16/2010 - 8/1/2010	$4,125
7/23/2010 - 8/8/2010	$4,125
7/30/2010 - 8/15/2010	$4,125
8/6/2010 - 8/22/2010	$4,125
8/13/2010 - 8/29/2010	$4,125
8/20/2010 - 9/5/2010	$4,125
8/27/2010 - 9/12/2010	$4,225
9/3/2010 - 9/19/2010	$4,225
9/10/2010 - 9/26/2010	$4,225
9/17/2010 - 10/3/2010	$4,225
9/24/2010 - 10/10/2010	$4,225
10/1/2010 - 10/17/2010	$4,225
10/8/2010 - 10/24/2010	$4,225

What's Included

Included Premium Highlights

• Cruise along the romantic Rhine Gorge past medieval castles and leafy vineyards
• Glide along the atmospheric canals of Venice by traditional gondola
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum
• See Michelangelo's original statue of David in the Academy Gallery in Florence
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Ascend the Eiffel Tower for panoramic views over Paris

Included Personal Insights

• Know your 'Kwaks' from your 'Devils'! Enjoy an introduction to Belgian beer

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
• Stroll along the canals and cobbled streets of medieval Bruges to the charming Market Square
• See the gilded buildings of the Grand Place in Brussels and the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue
• View Gothic Cologne Cathedral See Heidelberg's ruined Castle
• See Munich's Olympic Stadium, Hofbrauhaus and the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz
• 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
• Cruise to St Mark's Square to see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Basilica in Venice
• Tour St Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's 'Pieta' and the Pope's Alter by Bernini
• See the Cathedral, 'Gates of Paradise' and open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
• View the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Scenic Drives: Inn Valley, Tauern Mountains, St Gotthard Route
• Watch Venetian glass-blowing Florentine Leatherwork Demonstration

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 17

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
• 1 Continental (CB) & 14 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, the afternoon is at leisure. On a Saturday, the shops along Oxford street will be bustling.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

Day 3 - LONDON SIGHTSEEING

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

Day 4 - LONDON - BRUSSELS

After a warm welcome from your Tour Director, transfer to Dover, bid farewell to the white cliffs and cross the channel to France. Continue along the coast into Belgium and stop in Bruges, one of Europe's best preserved medieval towns. Stroll along peaceful canals and through cobbled streets to the Main Square dominated by the octagonal belfry of the Market Hall. Continue to the capital of Brussels, where you visit the Grand Place and see the cheeky Mannekin Pis. During your stay your Tour Director will introduce you to the world of Belgian beer! Valuable knowledge as you join your fellow guests for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Royal Windsor Grand Place

Day 5 - BRUSSELS -COLOGNE - RHINELAND

Travel into Germany to view Cologne Cathedral before continuing along the Rhine, via Bonn, to board a highlight cruise at Boppard. Relax as you glide past medieval castles and steep vineyards to the village of St Goar, near the legendary Loreley Rock. Continue on to Heidelberg, town of the 'Student Prince', to see the clifftop castle before arriving at your Rhineland hotel.
Hotel: Renaissance Karlsruhe (BB,D)

Day 6 - RHINELAND - MUNICH - INNSBRUCK

Visit Bavaria and fun-loving Munich; see the Olympic Stadium, Hofbrauhaus and visit the Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel. Head into the Alps and over the Austrian border to reach the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Perhaps spend the evening enjoying a fabulous Tyrolean folklore evening.
Hotel: Hilton. (BB,D)

Day 7 - SALZBURG EXCURSION

See the Imperial Palace and delightful Golden Roof in the old town before visiting the Wilten Basilica, its interior richly decorated with cherubs and angels. Now follow the Inn Valley to Salzburg, 'alive with the Sound of Music'. Your local guide shows you the formal gardens of the Mirabell Palace, the imposing fortress, Mozart's birthplace and cathedral. Return to Innsbruck in the afternoon, perhaps spend the evening enjoying a fabulous Tyrolean folklore evening. (BB,D)

Day 8 - INNSBRUCK - VENICE

A morning drive through the mountains brings you to the unique and romantic city of Venice, 'Queen of the Adriatic'. A private launch ferries you past canals lined with ornate palaces to St Mark's Square, dominated by its magnificent Basilica and overlooked by the great Clock Tower where bronze Moors beat out the hours on a huge bell. Nearby is the Campanile and Doges' Palace which is connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. See a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing before enjoying a highlight ride by traditional gondola along the picturesque canals. Transfer by boat to your hotel on the Lido.
Hotel: Villa Mabapa (BB,D)

Day 9 - VENICE AT LEISURE

Today is free to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this incredible city at your own pace. Perhaps meet the locals at the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge or cruise across the lagoon to the colourful island of Burano. Stroll back to your hotel tonight, past the al-fresco cafes, and picturesque little bridges... unforgettable! (BB)

Day 10 - VENICE - ROME

Head south over the Apennine Mountains and follow the 'Highway of the Sun' to Rome.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Roma (BB)

Day 11 - ROME SIGHTSEEING

Join a local guide to visit St Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's moving work the 'Pieta'. Drive across the Tiber to visit the mighty Colosseum, where gladiators fought to the death against armed warriors and wild beasts. Look out over the Roman Forum, once a bustling centre of commerce, law and religion. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Day 12 - ROME - FLORENCE

Drive north into the Chianti Hills and the Renaissance city of Florence. Sightseeing with a local guide takes you to see the original statue of 'David' in the Academy Gallery. Stroll on to the Duomo to see Giotto's belltower and Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery. Continue to Signoria Square, a virtual open air gallery, lined with fountains and statues. In the area around Santa Croce Basilica, view a demonstration of traditional leatherwork, a craft dating back to Renaissance times, when Franciscans made covers for manuscripts and Bibles. Afterwards there is time at leisure to shop or continue sightseeing.
Hotel: Hotel Londra (BB,D)

Day 13 - FLORENCE - LUCERNE

Journey north, past the great commercial centre of Milan and the Italian Lake District, to the Swiss border. Take the St Gotthard route and enjoy its Alpine scenery on the way to Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy a Dine-Around evening which offers you and your fellow travellers a choice of dining experiences, atmosphere and cuisine.
Hotel: Astoria (BB,DA)

Day 14 - LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing in Lucerne begins with a visit to the Lion Monument commemorating the hundreds of Swiss soldiers who died defending Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette during the French Revolution. See the covered Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church, then enjoy a Premium Highlight ascent of Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway. From the summit, admire some of the best possible views of the snow-covered Alps. (BB,D)

Day 15 - LUCERNE - PARIS

Pass the Swiss port city of Basel on your way to France. After crossing the wine region of Burgundy, it's on to glittering Paris for two fabulous nights in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Perhaps spend the evening sampling wonderful French cuisine.
Hotel: Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel (BB)

Day 16 - PARIS SIGHTSEEING

A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the elegant boulevards to see the Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre building and the Opera House. Drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Élysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Now survey the city from the heights of the Eiffel Tower, a marvel of design, built for the World's Exhibition of 1889. As evening falls, there is the chance to see a cabaret show. (BB)

Day 17 - RETURN TO USA

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

Sightseeing Highlights

Included Premium Highlights

• Cruise along the romantic Rhine Gorge past medieval castles and leafy vineyards
• Glide along the atmospheric canals of Venice by traditional gondola
• Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum
• See Michelangelo's original statue of David in the Academy Gallery in Florence
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Ascend the Eiffel Tower for panoramic views over Paris

Included Personal Insights

• Know your 'Kwaks' from your 'Devils'! Enjoy an introduction to Belgian beer

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
• Stroll along the canals and cobbled streets of medieval Bruges to the charming Market Square
• See the gilded buildings of the Grand Place in Brussels and the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue
• View Gothic Cologne Cathedral See Heidelberg's ruined Castle
• See Munich's Olympic Stadium, Hofbrauhaus and the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz
• 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
• Cruise to St Mark's Square to see the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Basilica in Venice
• Tour St Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's 'Pieta' and the Pope's Alter by Bernini
• See the Cathedral, 'Gates of Paradise' and open-air gallery of Signoria Square in Florence
• View the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• See Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Scenic Drives: Inn Valley, Tauern Mountains, St Gotthard Route
• Watch Venetian glass-blowing Florentine Leatherwork Demonstration

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 17

Included Quality Dining

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
• 1 Continental (CB) & 14 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