Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

• Arrival & departure transfers between the airport &your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
• Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
• Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
• Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
• Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
• Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

Professional Service

• Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
• Qualified local city guides in London & Paris.
• Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

• 8 Breakfasts (B) 4 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

• Guided tour of London & Paris
• Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Innsbruck, Vaduz & Lucerne

England

See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

• Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square and see the Mint Tower
• Visit a diamond-polishing factory

Germany

• View Cologne Cathedral
• Relax on a Rhine cruise
• See King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein castle

Austria

• See Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and Imperial Palace
• Alpine drive through the Voralberg
• Scenic Fern Pass route

Liechtenstein

• Visit Vaduz, the ‘village capital’

Switzerland

• See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

France

• See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel. This afternoon you are at leisure to relax or shop.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director and head to Dover for your cruise to France. Belgium’s Flanders Fields lead to Holland and the canals and bridges which make Amsterdam the ‘Venice of the North’. An orientation tour of this exciting city shows you Dam Square and the Mint Tower. Later, visit a diamond-polishing factory to see diamonds being cut and polished.
Hotel: Tulip Inn Riverside. (B,D)

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
This morning enter Germany to visit Cologne and view its 13th century Gothic cathedral. Continue along the Rhine, via Bonn, boarding a Rhine cruise at the charming town of Boppard. Relax as you glide past leafy vineyards, medieval castles and half-timbered houses. Rejoin your coach and see the legendary Loreley Rock and admire Pfalz Castle, which sits in the middle of the river.
Hotel: NH Weinheim. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Innsbruck
Drive south to the Bavarian Alps for views of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Take the beautiful Fern Pass into Austria and the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Sightseeing here includes the Rococo Wilten Basilica, the impressive Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. This evening consider spending the evening at a lively Austrian folklore show.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 7 – Innsbruck – Lucerne
Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery as you leave the Austrian Alps, stopping in the capital of the small principality of Liechtenstein, which is dominated by Vaduz Castle. Travel along the Walensee Lake to Lucerne to see the covered Chapel Bridge and the stirring Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss guards who died defending the French King. Spend your free time exploring the town, shopping for a Swiss timepiece or nibbling local chocolate before settling into your hotel.
Hotel: Luzernerhof. (B,D)

Day 8 – Lucerne – Paris
Cross the Rhine at the industrial city of Basel before heading into France. Pass the rich farmlands of Alsace and continue in the shadow of the Jura Mountains to the wine-growing region of Burgundy. Arrive in romantic Paris, the vibrant heart of French life where, as night falls, you can join an excursion to see the city’s illuminations the perfect introduction to one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Hotel: Novotel Est. (B)

Day 9 – Paris – Sightseeing
With a local guide this morning, see Garnier’s Opera House, Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the famous Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, located in the oldest part of the city, the ‘Ile de la Cité’. Spend your free time discovering the riches of this great capital city: explore the huge collection of art treasures at the Louvre or browse in the elegant boutiques for the latest fashions. Tonight, don't miss the nightlife - consider spending the evening enjoying a lively cabaret or indulging in local cuisine at a typical Parisian bistro. (B)

Day 10 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

• Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight tour hotel (see savings page).
• Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
• Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
• Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
• Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
• Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

More Included Meals

• 9 Breakfasts (B) 3 three course evening meals (D)

Professional Service

• Experienced services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
• Qualified local city guides on major city sightseeing tours.
• Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

Highlights & Sightseeing

• Guided tours of London, Paris & Rome;
• Orientation tour of Lucerne and Florence

England

• See the sights of London including Big Ben
• See the White Cliffs of Dover

France

• Cross the infamous River Somme
• See the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Switzerland

• See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
• Spectacular Alpine drive

Italy

• See the red domed Cathedral of Florence
• Florentine leather working demonstration
• See the Forum & Colosseum in Rome
• Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

VISITING ENGLAND, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Paris
Meet your Tour Director before crossing picturesque Kentish farmlands en route to the port of Dover where your ferry to Calais awaits. Follow the Autoroute across the battlefields of northern France where names like the Somme and Arras evoke memories of World War One. Arrive in the French capital in the late afternoon; consider joining an evening illuminations tour the perfect introduction to one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Hotel: Novotel Est. (B)

Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a local guide this morning shows you the highlights of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Opera House, Invalidesand the immense facades of the Louvre. See also the city’s famous 13th century Gothic cathedral, with its memories of the tale of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. The afternoon is yours to shop, ascendthe Eiffel Tower or to visit the superb collections of the Louvre. A Parisian bistro is a wonderful way to soak up the city’s atmosphere at night. (B)

Day 6 – Paris – Lake Lucerne
Journey via the vineyards of Burgundy, crossing the Rhine at Basel and entering Switzerland, with its wonderful snow-capped mountains and tranquil lakes.
Hotel: Postillon (Buochs). (B,D)

Day 7 – Lucerne Sightseeing
This morning admire the Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. Stroll along the Chapel Bridge before taking time to relax, shop or perhaps take a cable-car ride up a nearby mountain. (B,D)

Day 8 – Lake Lucerne – Florence
After a truly spectacular drive through Switzerland (and one of Europe’s longest tunnels), arrive in the splendid Italian Lake District. Glimpse beautiful Lake Como as you continue southwards to Milan, the heart of the Italian fashionworld. The smooth highway carries you across the fertile plains ofthe Po Valley, into the wild Apennine Mountains and into the heart of Tuscany. Your destination: the Renaissancecity of Florence. Hotel: Wall Art. (B,D)

Day 9 – Florence – Rome
Start your sightseeing with the superb view over Florence from Piazza Michelangelo before walking with your Tour Director to the Santa Croce area for a leather working demonstration. Take time to explore the cathedral, Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ and the Signoria Square, the political centre of old Florence and a living museum of Renaissance art. Take the ‘autostrada’ south through the province of Umbria to the ‘Eternal City’, Rome. The Italian capital comes alive at night, with beautiful fountains providing the perfect backdrop to the lights around the Via Veneto and the cosmopolitan square of Piazza Navona.
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo. (B)

Day 10 – Rome Sightseeing
Your city tour with an expert guide begins with the Vatican City: visit the impressive St Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’ and splendid dome. There is also time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum to see the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Your local guide unfurls the history of the empire at the Imperial Roman Forum before moving on to see the magnificent Colosseum. (B)

Day 11 – Return to USA
Your tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Rome Airport. (B)

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

• Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
• Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
• Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
• Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
• Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
• Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

Professional Service

• Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
• Qualified local city guides in London & Paris.
• Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

• 11 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

• Guided tour of London & Paris;
• Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Verona and Lucerne

England

• See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

• Visit a diamond-polishing factory
• Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square & see the Royal Palace

Germany

• View Cologne Castle
• Scenic Rhine cruise
• See the Hofbrauhaus & Marienplatz, Munich

Austria

• See Innsbruck’s Palace & Golden Roof
• Cross Europa Bridge & Brenner Pass

Italy

• Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch to see the Doges’ Palace & Bridge of Sighs
• Venetian glass-blowing demonstration
• See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena, in Verona

Switzerland

• View the Lion Monument Lucerne

France

• In Paris see the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & Notre Dame Cathedral

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, ITALY, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director before heading to Europe. Cross the English Channel and continue through Belgium’s Flanders Fields, into Holland and on to Amsterdam. See the Royal Palace and Dam Square before enjoying a visit to a diamond-polishing factory to see the precious stones being cut and polished. The evening is spent in the Dutch countryside. (B)
Hotel: Tulip Inn Riverside.

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
Travel to Germany to visit Cologne and see its Gothic Cathedral, before passing through Bonn and following the Rhine to join your Highlight Cruise along the most romantic stretch of the river. Here, castles stand guard over vineyards and villages as they have done since the days of Charlemagne. Rejoin your coach and pass the legendary Loreley Rock and Pfalz Castle before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel: Ramada Micador. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Innsbruck
Stop in Heidelberg to view the magnificent castle built out of red sandstone and overlooking the Student Prince’s town. Travel on to Bavaria and its capital, Munich, to see the Hofbrauhaus, the Marienplatz and the Olympic complex. Head into the Alps and over the Austrian border to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 7 – Innsbruck – Venice
Sightseeing here includes the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace in the old town, built by the Hapsburg Empress Maria Theresa. Visit the decorative Wilten Basilica before crossing the Alps at the spectacular Brenner Pass, which takes you into Italy’s Veneto region.
Hotel: Tritone (Mestre). (B,D)

Day 8 – Venice Sightseeing
Drive to the Venetian Lagoon where a private launch takes you to St Mark’s Square. See the ornate Basilica of St Mark, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing before spending the rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)

Day 9 – Venice – Italian Lakes
Stop in Verona to see see Juliet’s balcony and the first century Roman arena. Continue to your hotel in the Italian Lake District.
Hotel: Albavilla. (B,D)

Day 10 – Italian Lakes – Lucerne
Drive through the Swiss Alps, with snow-covered mountains and flower-covered chalets to Lucerne. See the covered Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument before relaxing, shopping or joining a cable-car excursion to take in the mountain views.
Hotel: Luzernerhof. (B,D)

Day 11 – Lucerne – Paris
Leave the mountains and tranquil lakes behind, cross the Rhine at Basel and travel into France. Skirt the Jura Mountains and drive past the vineyards of Burgundy en route to the capital, Paris.
Hotel: Novotel Porte D'Asnieres. (B)

Day 12 – Paris Sightseeing
A local guide will show you the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Place de la Concorde. Spend an afternoon at leisure to visit the Mona Lisa in the Louvre or to experience a Parisian cabaret. (B)

Day 13 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

• Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
• Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
• Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
• Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
• Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
• Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

Professional Service

• Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
• Qualified local city guides on major city sightseeing tours.
• Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

• 13 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

• Guided tours of London, Rome and Paris
• Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Innsbruck, Verona, Venice and Lucerne

England

• See the sights of London including Big Ben
• HollandVisit Amsterdam’s Dam Square
• Visit a diamond-polishing factory

Germany

• View Cologne Cathedral
• Relax on a Rhine cruise
• See the legendary Loreley Rock
• See ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s Fairytale Castle
• Bavarian Alpine drive

Austria

• Cross the Europa Bridge
• See Innsbruck’s Golden Roof & Imperial Palace
• Picturesque drive through the Brenner Pass

Italy

• See the Roman arena & Juliet’s balcony in Verona
• Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch & see the Bridge of Sighs & Doges’ Palace
• Venetian glass-blowing demonstration
• See the Roman Forum & the Colosseum in Rome
• Tour St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, & see Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’
• In Florence enjoy panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo
• Watch a demonstration of leatherwork
• Italian Lake District drive

Switzerland

• View Lucerne’s Lion Monument
• See the Chapel Bridge
• Scenic Alpine drive

France

• In Paris see the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe & the Eiffel Tower

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, ITALY, VATICAN CITY, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel. This afternoon you are at leisure to relax or shop.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
You will enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of the West End. You’ll get a feel of what London has to offer as we show you Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. (B)

Day 4 – London – Amsterdam
You meet your Tour Director and head for the White Cliffs of Dover and your ferry to Calais. Cross Belgium’s Flanders Fields to Holland’s lively Amsterdam. Pass canals and tall gabled houses to see the Royal Palace in Dam Square and sparkling stones transformed before your eyes when you visit a diamond-polishing factory.
Hotel: Tulip Inn Riverside. (B)

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
Leave Amsterdam this morning and cross the border into Germany. At historic Cologne, stop to view the 13th century Gothic cathedral with its soaring spires. After passing Beethoven’s home town of Bonn, continue to the charming village of Boppard to join a cruise past awesome castles, leafy vineyards and picturesque villages. Rejoin the coach and see the legendary Loreley Rock, before continuing to your hotel.
Hotel: NH Weinheim. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Innsbruck
Head into the wooded Bavarian Alps today to see ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Cross the Austrian border and travel the spectacular Fern Pass to arrive in Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol. Your Tour Director will show you Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace before offering an optional thigh-slapping folklore show.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 7 – Innsbruck – Venice
Cross the impressive Europa Bridge, one of Europe’s highest, and the Brenner Pass into Italy. Visit Romeo and Juliet’s Verona – and see Juliet’s balcony and the Roman arena – before travelling across the fertile Adriatic Plain to the Veneto region.
Hotel: Il Burchiello (Oriago). (B,D)

Day 8 – Venice sightseeing
Drive to the Venetian Lagoon where a private launch takes you to St Mark’s Square. See the ornate Basilica of St Mark, Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and the prison in which Casanova was incarcerated – and from which he escaped. Join a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing before spending the rest of the day at leisure – why not explore the islands of the beautiful lagoon or try a local seafood lunch? (B,D)

Day 9 – Venice – Rome
Cross the Appenine Mountains and follow the Autostrada del Sole past ancient Etruscan hill towns to Rome, a city founded on seven hills above the river Tiber. Discover hidden piazzas and the splendid fountains of the ‘Eternal City’.
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo. (B)

Day 10 – Rome Sightseeing
Rome is three cities in one: Imperial Rome, Catholic Rome and modern Rome. Enter the Vatican City with your local guide and explore St Peter’s Basilica and its moving ‘Pieta’ by Michelangelo. Cross the Tiber River to see the remains of the Colosseum, where Nero was entertained by gladiator fights. Your guide will enthral you with stories of the Roman Empire as you overlook the Imperial Forum, from where Julius Caesar contemplated his victories. The rest of the day is yours to explore the treasures of the Vatican Museum, including the Sistine Chapel, and to sample the best of Italy: pasta, vino and music. (B)

Day 11 – Rome – Florence
Bid ‘Arrivederci’ to Rome as you head north to the Tuscan hills and Renaissance Florence. View the city from Piazza Michelangelo, before enjoying a Florentine leatherwork demonstration and shopping for the latest fashions. Be sure to explore Signoria Square with its open-air museum, the Ponte Vecchio and tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in Santa Croce Basilica.
Hotel: Wall Art. (B,D)

Day 12 – Florence – Lucerne
Head north from Tuscany, past Milan and on to the Lake District on the Italian/Swiss border. Enjoy the magnificent drive through the Swiss Alps to Lucerne, where you see the wooden Chapel Bridge and view the famous Lion Monument.
Hotel: Luzernerhof. (B,D)

Day 13 – Lucerne – Paris
Cross the Rhine at Basel before skirting the Jura Mountains and following the valley of the Doubs River into Burgundy – a region noted for its fine wines. Cross the wheat fields of Auxerre and the forest of Royal Fontainbleau before arriving in Paris – don’t forget to look out for the Eiffel Tower as you approach the French capital. Consider taking a tour of the sparkling illuminations.
Hotel: Mercure la Defense 5. (B)

Day 14 – Paris Sightseeing
Tour the city with a local guide, seeing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Opera and Place de la Concorde. The afternoon is yours to shop for souvenirs or to visit the Mona Lisa in the Louvre; perhaps plan a farewell dinner in a typical Parisian restaurant or take in a cabaret. (B)

Day 15 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)