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This tour appeals to the first-time visitors to Europe and gives a good introduction to Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and a little bit of France. There are two night stays in Amsterdam, Venice, Lucerne and Paris. Relax on a scenic cruise along the Rhine River, spend time in Heidelberg before heading to the beautiful Austrian Alps and a night in Innsbruck. Venice is a marvellous introduction to Italy and as you drift through quaint canals you will only want to come back to see more. Drive through the Italian Lakes district and the Swiss Alps to Lucerne, an enchanting city, where you can wander around and see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge. On through the Burgundy region to Paris, a fabulous city with much to see and do and that doesn’t even include the shopping! On your way back to London you will surely be planning to return to see what else Europe has to offer.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 11 nights |
| Pickup: | London at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | London |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 10
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 3 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,265.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,175.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,260.00 |
| Per Child | $2,935.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
 | 19-Dec-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,299.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,209.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,294.00 |
| Per Child | $2,969.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 27-Dec-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,399.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,309.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,394.00 |
| Per Child | $3,069.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 27-Jun-11 |
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| 22-Aug-11 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,425.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,335.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,420.00 |
| Per Child | $3,095.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 11-Apr-12 |
| 25-Apr-12 |
| 02-May-12 |
| 16-May-12 |
| 30-May-12 |
| 06-Jun-12 |
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| 20-Jun-12 |
| 29-Aug-12 |
| 05-Sep-12 |
| 12-Sep-12 |
| 19-Sep-12 |
| 26-Sep-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,450.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,360.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,445.00 |
| Per Child | $3,120.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 23-May-12 |
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| 04-Jul-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $3,499.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $4,409.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $3,494.00 |
| Per Child | $3,169.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 09-May-12 |
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| 13-Jun-12 |
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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... |
Amsterdam
2 nights |  Amsterdam, nicknamed the ‘Venice of the north’, is the largest city and capital of the Netherlands and is located in the southern regions of the Province of North Holland. It is a busy, cosmopolitan city and a major tourist destination, attracting in excess of 5 million visitors per year!! It is a... |
| Arnhem |  The historic city of Arnhem was once a fortified, walled and moated town, and stood on the northern banks of the Rhine River. The first mention of the town can be found in the Prumer Urbar, or tax book which is dated 893, in which are mentioned the Abbey of Prum and 7 local farms of the area!! Tod... |
| 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... |
Rhine Valley
1 night |  The Rhineland is one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations as it is a wonderful part of the country which includes not only the beautiful River Rhine but vineyards, picturesque riverside towns and villages and historic castles and monasteries. It is however only a general term used to cove... |
| Heidelburg |  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... |
| Hohenschwangau |  |
Innsbruck
1 night |  Innsbruck is a historic city and the major cultural, economic and provincial capital of the Federal State of Tyrol in the western area of the Republic of Austria. The city, with a population of approximately 120,000 residents, stands in a broad valley surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Eastern... |
| Verona |  Verona is one of Italy’s best preserved historic cities, and with so many great buildings from so many phases of its long and varied history, the city has been named an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in a bend of the River Adige on the Plains of Verona, the city lies in the Region of Veneto in... |
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 ... |
| Milan |  Milan is located on the plains of the River Po in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy, and is the country’s powerhouse, being the hub of the wealthy and productive north!! It is the largest city in Italy at 7.4 million, and the economic and business heart of the nation. Although Rome is the c... |
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... |
Moevenpick City Centre Hotel
2 nights |  Located on the waters edge yet within walking distance from the old centre of Amsterdam and the Central Station. The hotel offers elegance and comfort with stunning views over the city. |
Leonardo Hotel Mannheim-Ladenburg
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Hilton Innsbruck
1 night |  Hilton Hotel is located in the heart of Innsbruck, next to the historic quarter. It is a modern hotel and all the rooms have a magnificent view of the Tyrolean Alps. This hotel is ideal for the business or leisure traveller. |
Boscolo Hotel Bellini
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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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Le Meridien Etoile
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| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Castle Neuschwanstein |  The spectacular 19th century Gothic styled Schloss Neuschwanstein stands high above the valley floor, to the east of the small tourist village of Hohenschwangau. The castle enjoys stunning views over the magnificent foothills of the Alps and the tranquil Alpsee, while to the north, grasslands stret... |
| 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... |
| Juliet's House - Casa di Giulietta |  |
| Dam Square |  Dam Square or simply 'The Dam' is a town square in Amsterdam. Its famous buildings and frequent events make it one of the most well-known and popular sites in the city.
Dam Square lies in the historical centre of Amsterdam, approximately 750 metres south of Centraal Station. It links the street... |
| Mint Tower - Munttoren or Munt | The Munttoren ("Mint Tower") or Munt is a tower in Amsterdam. It stands on the busy Muntplein square, near the flower market and the start of the Kalverstraat shopping street, where the Amstel river and the Singel canal meet.
The tower was originally part of the Regulierspoort, one of the main gate... |
| Wilten Basilica - Basilika Wilten |  Wilten Basilica, which is more correctly known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, is considered to be one of the finest Baroque churches in the northern Tyrol. It is the local Parish church of Wilten, a suburb of Innsbruck, and a historic pilgrimage site. Wilten Basilica has... |
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