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The Highlights of Europe tour is a very good one for the travellers who want to see what Europe has to offer. It has four - two night stays - which makes the tour more relaxing. You will also see the major tourist attractions in each country and it will give you a good idea of which places you would like to go back and visit later at your leisure. The tour departs London and heads across the Channel to Brussels then through Cologne and down the Rhine to the beautiful university city of Heidelberg. From there to Munich, and then to Salzburg, for Mozart and the Sound of Music. From there across to Venice for your first taste of Italy, through the Apennine Mountains to the hustle and bustle of Rome. After an exciting two night stay in Rome it is off to Florence for some more culture then through the Italian Lakes to Lucerne, a beautiful city in Switzerland. To Basel then into France through the Burgundy region to Paris. Enjoy the wonders of Paris before returning to London.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 14 nights |
| Pickup: | London at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | London |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 13
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 4 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,675.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,590.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,570.00 |
| Per Child | $3,275.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
 | 05-Nov-11 |
| 12-Nov-11 |
| 26-Nov-11 |
| 10-Dec-11 |
| 07-Jan-12 |
| 21-Jan-12 |
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| 04-Feb-12 |
| 18-Feb-12 |
| 03-Mar-12 |
| 17-Mar-12 |
| 24-Mar-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,725.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,640.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,620.00 |
| Per Child | $3,325.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 17-Dec-11 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,935.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,900.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,830.00 |
| Per Child | $3,535.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 27-Dec-11 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,150.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $5,350.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,050.00 |
| Per Child | $3,750.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 07-Apr-12 |
| 14-Apr-12 |
| 21-Apr-12 |
| 28-Apr-12 |
| 05-May-12 |
| 12-May-12 |
| 19-May-12 |
| 26-May-12 |
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| 02-Jun-12 |
| 09-Jun-12 |
| 16-Jun-12 |
| 23-Jun-12 |
| 30-Jun-12 |
| 25-Aug-12 |
| 23-Mar-13 |
| 30-Mar-13 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
| London |  London is a magnet for tourists, it is a busy, bustling and exciting megalopolis which never stops, a real 24/7 city!! First impressions are an assault on the senses, it is so big and has so many people, so many buses and taxis, so many shops and markets, so many exhibitions and shows, so many anci... |
| Dover |  Dover is located on the south-east coast, approximately 125 kilometres from central London. It is a small seaside town of 30,000 people, and is famous for its white cliffs and being the gateway to England for the last 2000 years. It lies within the County of Kent, which is often called the ‘garden... |
| Calais |  Calais is located on the northern shores of the Nord-Pas de Calais Region of France overlooking the Pas de Calais, or the Straits of Dover. This location is known as the narrowest point at 34 kilometres of La Manche, the English Channel, which joins the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea, and is one o... |
| Bruges |  Brugge (Bruges in French) is an enchanting and picturesque, historic canal town, that lies within the Province of Flanders of north-western Belgium. As you walk along the banks and across the bridges of the tranquil canals and winding cobbled streets, it is easy to understand why it has been called ... |
Brussels
1 night |  Once seen never forgotten, the Atomium, the unique symbol of Brussels (Bruxelles in French), and one of its most visited tourist attractions!! Built for the 1958 World Expo, this structure represents the structure of a single atomic unit of an iron crystal magnified 165,000,000,000 times (165 billi... |
| Cologne |  Cologne, or Koln in German, stands on the banks of the River Rhine in the North-West German Lowlands. It is the fourth largest city in Germany and is located approximately 40 kilometres south of Dusseldorf in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a busy and bustling modern city, and a... |
| Bonn |  Bonn is a Federal City, and is known primarily for two things, having been the capital of West Germany prior to the unification of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. It is located on the banks of the River Rhine, approximately 25 kilometres south of Cologne... |
| Boppard |  This lovely little town of 17,000 residents stands on the western bank of the majestic River Rhine in the Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate. The town is located very close to the biggest bend on the river, which is known as the Bopparder Hamm, in an area known as Middle-Rhine, approximately 25 k... |
| Sankt Goar |  Sankt Goar, or St Goar, is a village of 4,000 residents which stands on the western banks of the River Rhine in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley within the Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is dominated by the awesome ruins of the 13th century Burg Rhinefels, the largest and most imposing cast... |
Heidelberg
1 night |  Heidelberg is one of Germany’s popular tourist destinations as it is a romantic and historic centre which is home to a unique thousand year old cultural landscape, one of the main features of the city. Located on the banks of the beautiful Neckar River in the Federal State of Baden-Wurttemberg in s... |
| Rothenburg |  The Bavarian city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located almost on the border between the Federal State of Bavaria and the Federal State of Baden-Wurttemberg, approximately 50 kilometres south of Wurzburg. The city stands of the ‘Romantic Road’ which follows traditional north/south trade routes and... |
Munich
1 night |  Munich is the largest city, the capital and economic centre of the Federal State of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar in the heart of Europe, approximately 50 kilometres north of the Bavarian Alps just beyond which stands the Austrian border. Home to 2.6 million residents, the urban area of... |
Salzburg
1 night |  Salzburg is the provincial capital of Salzburgerland and stands on the banks of the state’s primary river, the Salzach. It is a beautiful, historic, Baroque city, located against a backdrop of pristine mountains and is Austria’s fourth largest city with an estimated population of 150,000. Built on... |
| Carinthian Lakes |  The Carinthian Lake District lies in the southern reaches of the State of Carinthia and is centered around the city of Villach. Although there are an estimated 200 lakes within the district, tourist activity is generally confined to the largest lakes, notably Lake Worth (Worthersee) which is someti... |
Venice
2 nights |  Venice is the capital of the Veneto Region of the Italian Republic, and is located within the Venetian Lagoon which is on the Adriatic coastline in the north-eastern part of the country. The city is one of the world’s great tourist destinations and is on everybody’s list of places to visit!! Well ... |
Rome
2 nights |  Legend has it that Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill on April 21st 753 B.C. by Romulus, who became the first King of Rome. Later as the town grew it encompassed other population centres that had grown on the surrounding hills, and the ‘City of Seven Hills’ was created. The town grew into the f... |
Florence
1 night |  Straddling the River Arno, Florence is the historic capital of the Tuscany region, which lies on the central west coast of the Italian Republic. Considered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the city is the cultural capital of Tuscany and known for its magnificent art and architecture... |
| Italian Lakes District |  The Italian Lakes District is a large area of outstanding natural beauty which consists of a collection of nearly 300 lakes that lie mostly in the rugged, pre-alpine foothills of the Southern Alps, and covers four regions of northern Italy. This lakeland area is a major tourist attraction and is ho... |
Lucerne
2 nights |  Located roughly an hours drive from Basel and Zurich, Lucerne is in the centre of Switzerland and is known as the gateway to central Switzerland. It lies in an idyllic position on the western edge of Lake Lucerne and straddles the River Reusse, and is surrounded by stunning lakeside and mountain sc... |
| Basel |  Basel is considered to be one of Switzerland’s cultural centres and lies in the border triangle where France, Germany and Switzerland meet. It is a fascinating historic city with many traditions, home to the oldest university in Switzerland (built 1460), and has developed a unique, cosmopolitan and... |
| Burgundy |  The Burgundy wine region is one of the better known wine regions of France. It is famous for its five wine sub-regions which include the Cote d’Or where the most expensive and prized Burgundies are produced - Chablis which produces a dry white wine which is renowned for the purity of its aroma and ... |
Paris
2 nights |  Ah Paris!! What can be said that already hasn’t been? It is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, a city full of atmosphere, a city full of interest, a city with a fantastic cultural heritage. It is above all a city which needs to be experienced, felt, touched and heard, not just seen. Paris is ... |
| Calais | Calais is located on the northern shores of the Nord-Pas de Calais Region of France overlooking the Pas de Calais, or the Straits of Dover. This location is known as the narrowest point at 34 kilometres of La Manche, the English Channel, which joins the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea, and is one o... |
| Dover | Dover is located on the south-east coast, approximately 125 kilometres from central London. It is a small seaside town of 30,000 people, and is famous for its white cliffs and being the gateway to England for the last 2000 years. It lies within the County of Kent, which is often called the ‘garden... |
| London | London is a magnet for tourists, it is a busy, bustling and exciting megalopolis which never stops, a real 24/7 city!! First impressions are an assault on the senses, it is so big and has so many people, so many buses and taxis, so many shops and markets, so many exhibitions and shows, so many anci... |
Royal Windsor Grand Palace Hotel
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Renaissance Karlsruhe
1 night |  The Renaissance Karlsruhe Hotel is very centrally located, has elegantly furnished rooms and provides service of the highest international standards. Perfect for the business or leisure traveller, the hotel also has an excellent restaurant. |
Westin Grand Munich
1 night |  Join us on a sensory voyage of discovery. Welcome to The Westin Grand Munich.
Discover a place in Munich, in easy-to-reach Arabellapark, a place where you can elevate your senses and renew mind, body, and soul. Leave your everyday cares behind and immerse yourself in a new domain, where we will ful... |
Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg
1 night |  The Castellani Parkhotel combines classical elegance and modern architecture to create a unique atmosphere. The main house – on the list of historically preserved sites – was carefully restored and has been seamlessly linked with the new house, situated in the middle of a green park. The wedding cha... |
Hotel Sant'Elena
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Hotel Cicerone Rome
2 nights |  The Hotel lies in the heart of Rome's exclusive Prati district, a popular area for the city's well to do. Close to attrctions like Castel St Angelo and the Vatican, it offers excellent access to good shopping areas and some fantastic bars and restaurants. A short walk across the river carries you ... |
NH Florence Hotel
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Hotel Astoria Lucerne
2 nights |  The Astoria Hotel is located in the city centre and just minutes from the Lake, It has a rooftop bar with views of Lucerne, as well as great restaurants.
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Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel
2 nights |  Ideally situated on the Left Bank in Paris, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel provides an exclusive setting for both business travelers and holiday makers. From the warm and personalised welcome on arrival, everything is done to ensure the well-being and connectivity ... |
| Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore |  |
| Chapel Bridge - Kapellbrucke |  Spanning the beautiful waters of the Reuss River as it leaves Lake Lucerne, the attractively roofed Kapellbrucke, or Chapel Bridge, and the adjoining Wasserturm form the highlight of this historic medieval city. This wooden pedestrian bridge, which is recognised as the oldest wooden bridge in Europ... |
| Royal Palace of Brussels |  The Royal Palace is on the Place des Palais facing the Palais de la Nation, home of the Belgian Parliament, across the Park of Brussels. The Park was once part of the hunting ground of the Dukes of Brabant. It was also the scene of fierce fighting in 1830 when Belgium gained her independence.
Ever ... |
| Manneken Pis |  Menneken Pis (Dutch for little man pee) is a Brussels landmark. It is a small bronze fountain sculpture depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin. There are several legends behind this statue but no-one really knows. There was a similar statue made of stone in the middle of... |
| Mozart's Birthplace |  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the world famous composer of classical music, was born on 27th January 1756, to Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart. His birth took place at home, which was on the third floor of the Hagenauer House at 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, and lived here for most of his youth. Toda... |
| Lion Monument |  Located in a small park just off the Lowenplatz in Lucerne, visitors will be surprised by the sensitive and graceful sculpture of the dying Lion of Lucerne, which is locally known as the Lowendenkmal. This impressive sculpture has been carved into an almost vertical wall of an old sandstone quarry ... |
| Mt Pilatus Cog Railway |  The Mount Pilatus Cog Railway, or Pilatusbahn, is the steepest cog, or rack railway in the world, and provides quick and exhilarating access almost to the summit of this popular mountain. The railway operates from the village of Alpnachstad, which can be found at the base of Mount Pilatus on the so... |
| Cologne Cathedral | The magnificent Gothic styled Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany’s major tourist attractions, one of the country’s most recognised iconic structures and a popular landmark within this riverside city. The Cathedral was listed in 1996 as a U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site for its cultural importance... |
| Heidelberg Castle |  Overlooking the historic city of Heidelberg are the spectacular ruins of the famous Renaissance styled Heidelberg Castle. Located south-west of the Altstadt of Heidelberg the ruins sit on a beautiful hill overlooking the Neckar River as it winds its way to join the River Rhine at Mannheim. Constr... |
| Glockenspiel at Marienplatz |  Located in the heart of Munich, the Rathaus-Glockenspiel is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. The glockenspiel, or carillon, is located in the tower of the ‘new’ city hall which was built between 1867 and 1908, and is located in the central square of Munich, the Marienplatz. The ... |
| Hofbrauhaus Munich |  The Staatliches Hofbrauhaus is recognised as one of Munich’s oldest breweries and one of the worlds’ most famous. Featuring dynamic architecture, vaulted ceilings and great atmosphere, the beer hall epitomises many Bavarian traditions including dancing, music and folklore which are enhanced by a gr... |
| Olympic Stadium |  The Olympic Stadium was constructed between 1968 and 1972 as part of the Munich Olympiapark in which the 20th Summer Olympics were held. The stadium is the centre point of Olympiapark which is located north-east of the city centre and is today one of Munich’s popular tourist attractions.
The ground... |
| Arc de Triomphe |  The Arc de Triomphe is a massive historic monument which stands at the western end of the Champs Elysees and is one of the most iconic images of the city of Paris. It is revered by the French, a symbol of their national spirit and the focal point for all state funerals, military achievements and na... |
| Eiffel Tower | The Eiffel Tower stands high above the skyline of Paris like a beacon calling visitors to this ‘City of Light’. It is considered to be one of the city’s top five most popular sightseeing destinations with over 6.6 million visitors attracted here during 2009, which means that up to December 2009 and... |
| Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris |  The 12th century Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris is one of the iconic images of France. It is an excellent example of French Gothic architecture and known as one of the first Gothic cathedrals to be built. The cathedral stands on the east side of the Ile de la Cite at the very heart of Paris, and... |
| Place de la Concorde |  The 18th century Place de la Concorde lies along the right bank of the River Seine at the eastern end of the Champs Elysees in central Paris. It forms part of the ‘Axe Historique’ or ‘Historical Axis’, which is a line of monuments which stretches from Le Louvre to the Grande Arche in the west. The... |
| Academy Gallery - Galleria dell'Accademia |  It is advisable to purchase advance tickets to see the David, the standard queue can take a very long time. |
| Piazza della Signoria |  The Piazza della Signoria has been the political centre of Florence for centuries. It was the scene of great triumphs, such as the return of the Medici in 1530 |
| Colosseum or Coliseum |  The Roman Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commisioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. Vespesian ordered the Colosseum to be build on the site of Nero's palace, the Domus Aurea, to dissociate himself from the hated tyrant. His aim was to gain popularity by stag... |
| Roman Forum |  The Roman Forum is situated in the area between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Three thousand years ago, this valley between Campidoglio and the Quirinal, which was to become the future social and political centre of one of the greate... |
| Bridge of Sighs |  The Bridge of Sighs is one of many bridges in Venice built in the 16th century. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. If you purchase a ticket ... |
| Doge's Palace |  |
| Piazza San Marco ( St Mark's Square ) |  St Mark's Square is the central landmark and gathering place for Venice, extremely popular with tourists, photographers and locals. It is the location of the Venetian state and has been the seat of the archbishopric since the 19th century.
The great square overlooks the water, is surrounded by and... |
| St Mark's Basilica |  St Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco a Venezia), the cathedral of Venice, is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It is situated on St Mark's Square, adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. It was originally the chapel of the ... |
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