Insight > A Taste of Europe

A Taste of Europe
10 Days starting from $1,625

Countries Visited:
England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, France

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: Budget Tour
Category: SuperSaver European Essentials 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: S310
   
 
About This Tour


Tour highlights include: Cologne Cathedral, King Ludwig's castle, Innsbruck's Golden Roof and Imperial Palace. In Paris Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport &your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
  • Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
  • Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
  • Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
  • Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

Professional Service

  • Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
  • Qualified local city guides in London & Paris.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 8 Breakfasts (B) 4 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tour of London & Paris
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Innsbruck, Vaduz & Lucerne

England

See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square and see the Mint Tower
  • Visit a diamond-polishing factory

Germany

  • View Cologne Cathedral
  • Relax on a Rhine cruise
  • See King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein castle

Austria

  • See Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and Imperial Palace
  • Alpine drive through the Voralberg
  • Scenic Fern Pass route

Liechtenstein

  • Visit Vaduz, the ‘village capital’

Switzerland

  • See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

France

  • See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel. This afternoon you are at leisure to relax or shop.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director and head to Dover for your cruise to France. Belgium’s Flanders Fields lead to Holland and the canals and bridges which make Amsterdam the ‘Venice of the North’. An orientation tour of this exciting city shows you Dam Square and the Mint Tower. Later, visit a diamond-polishing factory to see diamonds being cut and polished.
Hotel: Tulip Inn Riverside. (B,D)

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
This morning enter Germany to visit Cologne and view its 13th century Gothic cathedral. Continue along the Rhine, via Bonn, boarding a Rhine cruise at the charming town of Boppard. Relax as you glide past leafy vineyards, medieval castles and half-timbered houses. Rejoin your coach and see the legendary Loreley Rock and admire Pfalz Castle, which sits in the middle of the river.
Hotel: NH Weinheim. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Innsbruck
Drive south to the Bavarian Alps for views of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Take the beautiful Fern Pass into Austria and the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Sightseeing here includes the Rococo Wilten Basilica, the impressive Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. This evening consider spending the evening at a lively Austrian folklore show.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 7 – Innsbruck – Lucerne
Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery as you leave the Austrian Alps, stopping in the capital of the small principality of Liechtenstein, which is dominated by Vaduz Castle. Travel along the Walensee Lake to Lucerne to see the covered Chapel Bridge and the stirring Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss guards who died defending the French King. Spend your free time exploring the town, shopping for a Swiss timepiece or nibbling local chocolate before settling into your hotel.
Hotel: Luzernerhof. (B,D)

Day 8 – Lucerne – Paris
Cross the Rhine at the industrial city of Basel before heading into France. Pass the rich farmlands of Alsace and continue in the shadow of the Jura Mountains to the wine-growing region of Burgundy. Arrive in romantic Paris, the vibrant heart of French life where, as night falls, you can join an excursion to see the city’s illuminations the perfect introduction to one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Hotel: Novotel Est. (B)

Day 9 – Paris – Sightseeing
With a local guide this morning, see Garnier’s Opera House, Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the famous Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, located in the oldest part of the city, the ‘Ile de la Cité’. Spend your free time discovering the riches of this great capital city: explore the huge collection of art treasures at the Louvre or browse in the elegant boutiques for the latest fashions. Tonight, don't miss the nightlife - consider spending the evening enjoying a lively cabaret or indulging in local cuisine at a typical Parisian bistro. (B)

Day 10 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport &your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
  • Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
  • Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with 49 reclining seats.
  • Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
  • Cross channel transportation by modern ferry.

Professional Service

  • Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
  • Qualified local city guides in London & Paris.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 8 Breakfasts (B) 4 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tour of London & Paris
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Innsbruck, Vaduz & Lucerne

England

See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square and see the Mint Tower
  • Visit a diamond-polishing factory

Germany

  • View Cologne Cathedral
  • Relax on a Rhine cruise
  • See King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein castle

Austria

  • See Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and Imperial Palace
  • Alpine drive through the Voralberg
  • Scenic Fern Pass route

Liechtenstein

  • Visit Vaduz, the ‘village capital’

Switzerland

  • See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

France

  • See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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