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EUROPE'S
HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Code - 5101
13 days London to London
Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,
France
Price starting at: $1589 |
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Leave London in the early morning and
head through to Amsterdam and enjoy a canal cruise.
Journey through the castles and vineyards of German
Rhineland and overnight in Innsbruck, Austria.
Continue to Italy where highlights include the
floating city of Venice; St. Francis’ town of
Assisi, the Eternal Cityof Rome, Florence the Cradle
of the Renaissance and Pisa with its famous Leaning
Tower. In Switzerland, travel through some of
Europe’s most splendid Alpine scenery visiting Lake
Lugano, Lucerne and Lake Geneva. Absorb the
beautiful vistas of French vineyards in Burgundian
Beaune, known the world over for its wine before
ending your holiday with sightseeing in beautiful
Paris. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 12
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4
Sightseeing: Visits to Venice, Assisi, Pisa, Lugano,
Lucerne, Interlaken, Gruyere, Lausanne, Beaune.
Scenic Highlights: Rhineland, Tyrolean Alps, Swiss
Alps, Lake Thun, Bernese Oberland, Burgundy wine
country.
Guides: Host service in London. Local Guides for
city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Rome, 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 embark on your ferry for the
Continent. Meet your Tour Director and board your
luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. |
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Day 02 |
PARIS. |
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AMSTERDAM AREA-RHINELAND, GERMANY.
A morning to enjoy Holland's busy metropolis. After
your included visit to a famous diamond centre, it's
time for morning sightseeing with a Local Guide
pointing out the city highlights; finally, a canal
cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. In the
afternoon, travel southward to the Rhineland area
for an overnight. (B,D) |
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Day 03 |
RHINELAND-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. |
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A choice today of the included scenic
drive along the shores of the Rhine or, even more
thrilling, the optional Rhine cruise with vistas of
the Lorelei rock, hilltop castles, half-timbered
wine villages, and terraced vineyards. In the
afternoon, ride along the Autobahn to Austria.
Overnight in Innsbruck. (B,D) |
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Day 04 |
INNSBRUCK-VENICE AREA, ITALY. |
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Early morning departure via the
Tyrolean Alps to the unique floating city of Venice.
This afternoon's orientation includes a boat ride
followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers
fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries
ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip,
gliding along the picturesque canals with a local
troubadour to serenade you. (B,D) |
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Day 05 |
VENICE AREA-ASSISI-ROME. |
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An interesting drive southward,
cutting across the Po Delta, then through the gentle
Umbrian hills to Assisi, where St. Francis was born
in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica with its
beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.
(B) |
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Day 06 |
ROME. |
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The "Eternal City" - a city steeped
in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and
absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local
Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a
visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum.
(B) |
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Day 07 |
ROME-MONTECATINI. |
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An easy drive on the Highway of the
Sun to Florence. This Renaissance gem and city of
the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole
day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic
centre, 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."
Overnight in Montecatini. (B,D) |
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Day 08 |
MONTECATINI-PISA-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. |
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Start the morning by driving to Pisa
to visit the Square of Miracles and admire the
Leaning Tower. Next, journey northwards through
Tuscan hills across the River Po into the Lombardy
Plains, crossing into Switzerland for a stop in
lovely lakeside Lugano. In the afternoon, travel
through some of Europe's most splendid Alpine
scenery through the St. Gotthard Tunnel to descend
to Lucerne for an overnight. (B) |
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Day 09 |
LUCERNE-INTERLAKEN-LAUSANNE. |
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Lucerne is 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. Next, to nearby
Stans for an optional excursion by funicular and
cable car to the 1,897.9 metres (6,227 feet) summit
of Mount Stanserhorn. Later, Interlaken for a stop.
Follow the shoreline of Lake Thun to the delightful
hilltop village of Gruyere. A few more miles to
Lausanne overlooking Lake Leman. (B) |
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Day 10 |
LAUSANNE-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, take
the autoroute to Paris. Tonight, maybe an optional
cabaret show? (B) |
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Day 11 |
PARIS. |
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Two days in which 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 the
Louvre Museum. (B) |
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Day 12 |
PARIS. |
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Second day at leisure to explore
Paris. (B) |
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Day 13 |
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 to London for an evening
arrival. (B) |
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Dates and Prices.
Rates are per head in US$: |
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1-Jul-11 |
13-Jul-11 |
$1,789 |
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8-Jul-11 |
20-Jul-11 |
$1,789 |
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15-Jul-11 |
27-Jul-11 |
$1,789 |
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29-Jul-11 |
10-Aug-11 |
$1,789 |
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12-Aug-11 |
24-Aug-11 |
$1,789 |
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19-Aug-11 |
31-Aug-11 |
$1,789 |
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26-Aug-11 |
7-Sep-11 |
$1,789 |
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2-Sep-11 |
14-Sep-11 |
$1,789 |
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9-Sep-11 |
21-Sep-11 |
$1,789 |
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16-Sep-11 |
28-Sep-11 |
$1,789 |
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23-Sep-11 |
5-Oct-11 |
$1,729 |
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30-Sep-11 |
12-Oct-11 |
$1,729 |
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7-Oct-11 |
19-Oct-11 |
$1,729 |
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14-Oct-11 |
26-Oct-11 |
$1,729 |
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21-Oct-11 |
2-Nov-11 |
$1,729 |
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28-Oct-11 |
9-Nov-11 |
$1,729 |
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4-Nov-11 |
16-Nov-11 |
$1,729 |
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11-Nov-11 |
23-Nov-11 |
$1,589 |
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18-Nov-11 |
30-Nov-11 |
$1,589 |
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15-Dec-11 |
27-Dec-11 |
$1,609 |
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Accommodation Prices: |
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Pre &
Post
Tour |
City |
Start
Date |
End Date |
Twin
Price |
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PRE |
London |
1 May 2011 |
28 Oct 2011 |
$107 US |
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PRE |
London |
29 Oct 2011 |
15 Jan 2012 |
$75 US |
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POST |
London |
1 May 2011 |
28 Oct 2011 |
$107 US |
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POST |
London |
29 Oct 2011 |
15 Jan 2012 |
$75 US |
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Optional
Gratuity : US$100 |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR U.K & SCHENGEN VISA |
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REMARKS: |
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Rates are per head in US$
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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