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 EUROPEAN JEWELS
Tour Code - 4601
10 days London to London
Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy Switzerland, France
Price starting at: $1229 |
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See some of Europe’s
most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of
European culture. Begin in London and cross the
Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to
Amsterdam, where a guided sightseeing tour and canal
cruise await. In Germany, travel along the
castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road
as it passes by medieval towns with fairytale
half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and
continue south through the majestic Dolomites,
stopping in Cortina and then on to Venice. A boat
ride along one of the main canals takes you to St.
Mark’s Square, with time to admire the famous
Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, “Cradle of the
Renaissance,” for a guided walking tour that
features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo
Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the
Lombardy plain into Switzerland’s Canton Ticino for
a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward
St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne.
Your vacation ends in Paris, the “City of Light,”
where a Local Guide shows you the sights and you’ll
enjoy free time to soak up the romantic beauty. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 9
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4
Standard Features
Sightseeing: Visits to Rothenburg, Innsbruck,
Cortina, Venice, Lugano, Lucern.
Scenic Highlights: Rhineland, Romantic Road, Italian
Dolomites.
Guides: Host service in London. Local Guides for
city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Florence, Paris.
Professional Tour Director while touring.
Transportation: Round-trip transportation between
London and the Channel ports; on the Continent,
private first-class airconditioned motorcoach.
Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice.
Hotels:Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Meals: Buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D) |
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ITINERARY |
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Day 01 |
LONDON-AMSTERDAM AREA,HOLLAND. |
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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
you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury
coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. |
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Day 02 |
AMSTERDAM AREA-RHINELAND,GERMANY. |
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A
morning to enjoy Holland's busy metropolis. After an
interesting visit to a famous diamond center, it's
time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out
the city highlights. Finally, a canal cruise to see
Amsterdam from water level. In the afternoon, travel
southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight.
(B,D) |
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Day 03 |
RHINELAND-ROTHENBURG-MUNICH. |
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Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores
of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the
pretty villages, the castles perched high above the
river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a
drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and
villages protected by medieval towergates and
battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses
and richly decorated fountains. A fine example of
this architecture is the center of Rothenburg, where
you stop awhile. Overnight in Munich. (B) |
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Day 04 |
MUNICH-INNSBRUCK,AUSTRIA-CORTINA, ITALY-VENICE AREA |
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Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the
capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon,
drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a
stop in the world-famous ski resort of Cortina
before the descent into the Piave Valley to the
Venice area. (B,D) |
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Day 05 |
VENICE-FLORENCE AREA. |
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The included orientation tour starts with a boat
ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian
glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they
did centuries ago. Then, southwards into the hilly
Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for
two overnights. (B) |
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Day 06 |
FLORENCE AREA. |
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This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will
keep you enthralled all day. Traffic is banned in
part of the historic center, so visitors can wander
at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in
relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the
included walking tour with a Local Guide that
features most of the city highlights. You will see
the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza
Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the
Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del
Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile,
and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known
as the "Gate of Paradise." (B,D) |
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Day 07 |
FLORENCE AREA-LUGANO,SWITZERLAND-LAKE LUCERNE. |
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Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton
Ticino's subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take
a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade
before your motorcoach climbs towards the St.
Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the German speaking side
of Switzerland, then descend into the gentle
landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D) |
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Day 08 |
LAKE LUCERNE-PARIS, FRANCE. |
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This morning, visit the Lion Monument and the wooden
bridge before joining an optional boat trip. Then,
vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with
rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Enter France
via the comfortable highway, past some of its most
famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy
an optional cabaret show. (B) |
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Day 09 |
PARIS. |
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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
visit some of the highlights 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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Jul 2011 |
10
Jul 2011 |
$1389 US |
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8
Jul 2011 |
17
Jul 2011 |
$1389 US |
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15
Jul 2011 |
24
Jul 2011 |
$1389 US |
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22
Jul 2011 |
31
Jul 2011 |
$1389 US |
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29
Jul 2011 |
7
Aug 2011 |
$1389 US |
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August 2011
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5
Aug 2011 |
14
Aug 2011 |
$1389 US |
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12
Aug 2011 |
21
Aug 2011 |
$1389 US |
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19
Aug 2011 |
28
Aug 2011 |
$1389 US |
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26
Aug 2011 |
4
Sep 2011 |
$1389 US |
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September 2011
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2
Sep 2011 |
11
Sep 2011 |
$1389 US |
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9
Sep 2011 |
18
Sep 2011 |
$1389 US |
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16
Sep 2011 |
25
Sep 2011 |
$1389 US |
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23
Sep 2011 |
2
Oct 2011 |
$1339 US |
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30
Sep 2011 |
9
Oct 2011 |
$1339 US |
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October 2011
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7
Oct 2011 |
16
Oct 2011 |
$1309 US |
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14
Oct 2011 |
23
Oct 2011 |
$1309 US |
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21
Oct 2011 |
30
Oct 2011 |
$1309 US |
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28
Oct 2011 |
6
Nov 2011 |
$1229 US |
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November 2011
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4
Nov 2011 |
13
Nov 2011 |
$1229 US |
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11
Nov 2011 |
20
Nov 2011 |
$1229 US |
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18
Nov 2011 |
27
Nov 2011 |
$1229 US |
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December 2011 |
20
Dec 2011 |
29
Dec 2011 |
$1279 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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