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 SCENIC EUROPE & BERNINA EXPRESS
Tour Code - 4551
10 days London to London
Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France
Price starting at: $1289 |
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This memorable
European holiday starts in London and Brussels
before exploring Germany’s scenic Rhineland,
Würzburg, Romantic Road and charming medieval
Rothenburg. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of
Bavaria and a visit to the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein
Castle. Then on to Innsbruck, Austria and a
magnificent drive through Swiss Alpine scenery and
on a Bernina Express train ride. Enjoy more Alpine
scenery in Lugano and Lucerne and on to the
postcard-perfect town of Interlaken. Other stops in
Switzerland include Gruyère in the Swiss Alps and
Geneva. Drive through France’s famous vineyards on
the way to Beaune before finishing your holiday
exploring the famous landmarks in Paris. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 9
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3
Standard Features
Sightseeing: Visits to Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein
Castle, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne, Interlaken,
Gruyere Village, Geneva, Beaune.
Scenic Highlights: Rhineland, Romantic Road, Fern
Pass, Lake Como, Bernina Mountain Range.
Guides: Host service in London. Local Guide for city
sightseeing in Paris. Professional Tour Director
while touring.
Transportation: Round-trip transportation between
London and the Channel ports; on the Continent,
private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach.
Cross-Channel ferry; the Bernina Express train.
Hotels:Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Meals: Buffet breakfasts (B); 3 dinners (D). |
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ITINERARY |
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Day 01 |
LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM |
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Leave London in the early morning and head through
the lush English countryside to the Channel port,
where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here
your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to
take you to Brussels. |
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Day 02 |
BRUSSELS-RHINELAND,GERMANY-WURZBURG AREA. |
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Start the day by traveling south into Germany to
reach the shores of the mighty Rhine for a scenic
drive. Even better, opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire
the pretty villages, the castles perched high above
the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards Then,
head for the Wurzburg area for an overnight. (B,D) |
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Day 03 |
WURZBURG AREA-ROMANTIC ROAD-ROTHENBURG-NEUSCHWANSTEINCASTLE-INNSBRUCK,
AUSTRIA. |
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Drive along the Romantic Road through villages
protected by medieval tower gates and with squares
of half-timbered houses and richly decorated
fountains. Stop awhile to visit the picturesque town
of Rothenburg. Travel into southern Bavaria for an
included visit to the legendary Castle of
Neuschwanstein. Just a few more miles into Austria
for an overnight in Innsbruck. (B,D) |
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Day 04 |
INNSBRUCK-ST. MORITZ,SWITZERLAND. |
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magnificent drive this morning through Austrian and
Swiss grand Alpine scenery. South into Switzerland's
lower Engadine Valley and past the Swiss National
Park to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz.
Plenty of time to enjoy vistas of the great mountain
peaks and the blue water lake just below the town.
Take a stroll and let it all sink in. (B) |
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Day 05 |
ST. MORITZ-BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO ITALY-LUGANO,
SWITZERLAND. |
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Enjoy the highlight of the whole tour and a
wonderful way of crossing the Alps. One of Europe's
most spectacular train rides begins in St. Moritz
and takes you across lofty Bernina Pass via the
Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian
Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach for the journey
to the shores of Lake Como and then Lugano, where
you'll overnight. (B) |
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Day 06 |
LUGANO-LAKE LUCERNE. |
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Another lovely journey today through the valleys of
the Canton Ticino, through the Gotthard Tunnel, and
into more magnificent Alpine scenery as you descend
to the shores of Lake Lucerne. Today, visit one of
Switzerland's finest cities, nestled amid its
snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and
embellished by the clear mountain waters of the
River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city
walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician
houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion
Monument-a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the
heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection
of optional activities completes the day: a
funicular and cable car ride to the 1,897.9 metres
(6,227 feet) summit of Mount Stanserhorn, a cruise
on the fjord-like lake, and, of course, time to shop
for that very Swiss watch. (B,D) |
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Day 07 |
LAKE LUCERNE-INTERLAKEN-GRUYERE-GENEVA AREA. |
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day packed with a variety of scenery and places to
visit. First to Interlaken, a vacationer's dream.
It's all picture postcard perfect, lying beneath the
towering Jungfrau and between two sparkling lakes.
Motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to the
small but lovely village of Gruyere with only a few
more miles before reaching Switzerland's most
international city, Geneva, for an orientation drive
and overnight in this area. (B) |
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Day 08 |
GENEVA AREA-BEAUNE, FRANCE-PARIS. |
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Vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune.
Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known the world
over for its wine production. Later, via the
autoroute, to Paris. Tonight, maybe an optional
cabaret show? (B) |
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Day 09 |
PARIS. |
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One full day to explore the city that's known
throughout the world for its fashions, art and
museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Included
sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best
known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe,
Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near
the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysees.
Optional excursions are also available to the Palace
and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the
success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might
be just the ticket. (B) |
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Day 10 |
PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND. |
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Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road
north to the coast, where you board your Channel
ferry. Through Kent, return to London for an evening
arrival. (B) |
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Dates and Prices.
Rates are per head in US$ |
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July 2011
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2
Jul 2011 |
11
Jul 2011 |
$1349 US |
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9
Jul 2011 |
18
Jul 2011 |
$1349 US |
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16
Jul 2011 |
25
Jul 2011 |
$1349 US |
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23
Jul 2011 |
1
Aug 2011 |
$1349 US |
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30
Jul 2011 |
8
Aug 2011 |
$1349 US |
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August 2011
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6
Aug 2011 |
15
Aug 2011 |
$1349 US |
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13
Aug 2011 |
22
Aug 2011 |
$1349 US |
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20
Aug 2011 |
29
Aug 2011 |
$1349 US |
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27
Aug 2011 |
5
Sep 2011 |
$1349 US |
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September 2011
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3
Sep 2011 |
12
Sep 2011 |
$1349 US |
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10
Sep 2011 |
19
Sep 2011 |
$1309 US |
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17
Sep 2011 |
26
Sep 2011 |
$1309 US |
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24
Sep 2011 |
3
Oct 2011 |
$1309 US |
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October 2011 |
1
Oct 2011 |
10
Oct 2011 |
$1289 US |
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PRE & POST TOUR
ACCOMMODATION PRICES |
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Pre
& Post Tour |
City |
Start Date |
End
Date |
Twin Price |
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PRE |
London |
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Jan 2011 |
30
Apr 2011 |
$75 US |
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PRE |
London |
1
May 2011 |
31
Oct 2011 |
$107 US |
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PRE |
London |
1
Nov 2011 |
31
Dec 2011 |
$75 US |
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POST |
London |
1
Jan 2011 |
30
Apr 2011 |
$75 US |
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POST |
London |
1
May 2011 |
31
Oct 2011 |
$107 US |
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POST |
London |
1
Nov 2011 |
31
Dec 2011 |
$75 US |
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OPTIONAL : |
Gratuity |
$77 US |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR U.K & SCHENGEN VISA |
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REMARKS: |
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Rates
are per head in US$ based on Twin
Sharing
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Rates
do not include Airport Transfers, PRE &
POST TOUR accommodations yet
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Rates
are subject to change without prior
notice
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Rates
do not include Manila-Europe-Manila air
tickets yet. For your convenience, we
facilitate issuance of air tickets
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Terms
and Conditions apply
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VISAS
& PASSPORTS: |
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A valid national passport
is needed for all tours. Passport should
be valid at least 6 months prior to
departure date from Manila
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Passengers are
responsible for getting their own visa’s
and must ensure that they can obtain
these visas before entering into a
booking commitment with us.
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