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European Voyager
34 Days starting from $5,550

Countries Visited:
England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Spain, France

 

Length: 34 Days
Type: Budget Tour
Category: SuperSaver European Essentials 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: S318A
   
 
About This Tour


Guided tours of Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris; Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Venice, Assisi, Nice, Lourdes & Bordeaux.

 
  • 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.
  • 3 nights aboard a Louis Lines Cruise ship featuring air-conditoned cabins with private facilities, pool, bar & sun decks.
  • Return overnight ferries between Italy & Greece.
  • 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 on major city sightseeing tours.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 32 Breakfasts (B) 3 Lunches (L)18 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London,Vienna, Rome, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Venice, Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Lourdes and Bordeaux

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square and see the Mint Tower Watch diamond cutting

Germany

  • View Cologne Cathedral
  • Relax on a Rhine cruise
  • View Heidelberg Castle
  • Black Forest drive and see Lake Titisee

Switzerland

  • See the Rhine Falls
  • View the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

Liechtenstein

  • See 700 year old Vaduz Castle

Austria

  • View the Golden Roof & Wilten Basilica, Innsbruck
  • In Salzburg see Mozart’s birthplace
  • Drive through the Salzkammergut
  • See the Winter Palace & St. Charles’ Church, Vienna

Italy

  • In Venice, cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch & see the Bridge of Sighs
  • Watch Venetian glass-blowing
  • See the Colosseum & Forum
  • In the Vatican City visit St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Scenic drive to Sorrento
  • Leather-working and inlaid wood demonstrations
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Greece

  • Stop at Corinth Canal
  • Tour the Acropolis & see the Parthenon, Temple of Zeus

Monaco

  • See the Royal Palace & Cathedral in the Old Town

Spain

  • In Barcelona see the Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Columbus Monument and Olympic complex
  • Visit the Gothic quarter
  • See Madrid’s Royal Palace

France

  • French Riviera drive
  • Visit Cannes
  • Join the Torchlight Procession, Lourdes
  • View Chateau of Blois
  • Loire Valley drive
  • See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower in Paris

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, AUSTRIA, ITALY, VATICAN CITY, GREECE, TURKEY, MONACO, FRANCE AND SPAIN

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.
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 travel to Dover for the ferry to France. Cross Belgium’s Flanders Fields to Holland and Amsterdam. Visit Dam Square and see the Mint Tower before visiting a diamond-polishing factory.
Hotel: Dorint Sofitel Airport. (B,D)

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
Head for the German city of Cologne to see the soaring spires of the Gothic cathedral. Drive along the Rhine and join a cruise before continuing to your hotel.
Hotel: NH Weinheim. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Lake Lucerne
View the castle at Heidelberg before driving through the Black Forest, to the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen and Lake Lucerne. Hotel: City (Brunnen). (B,D)

Day 7 – Lucerne Sightseeing
View the Lion Monument and see the Chapel Bridge, then shop or join a cable-car excursion up the spectacular Swiss Alps. (B,D)

Day 8 – Lake Lucerne – Innsbruck
Pause at Liechtenstein to see 700-year-old Vaduz Castle before moving on to the Alpine Tyrol and Innsbruck’s ‘Golden Roof’.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 9 – Innsbruck – Vienna
Drive along the Inn Valley to Salzburg to visit Mozart’s birthplace and some of the sites where ‘The Sound of Music’ was filmed. Continue through the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut to Vienna.
Hotel: Bosei. (B,D)

Day 10 – Vienna Sightseeing
A guided tour of Imperial Vienna shows you the Winter Palace and St Charles’ Church. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the city. (B)

Day 11 – Vienna – Venice
Cross the Semmering Pass, drive through the forests of Carinthia to Austria’s Lake District and see the Venetian Plains before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel: Relais Villa Fiorita (Monastier). (B,D)

Day 12 – Venice Sightseeing
Drive to the Venetian Lagoon where a private launch takes you to St Mark’s Square; see the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Doges’ Palace before taking in a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B,D)

Day 13 – Venice – Rome
Climb the Apennine Mountains, passing the Etruscan hill towns of Orte and Orvieto which overlook the road to Rome.
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo. (B)

Day 14 – Rome – Sightseeing
Visit St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City with a local guide, before seeing the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Consider dining out in Roman style when night falls. (B)

Day 15 – Rome – Overnight ferry
Bid Rome farewell before crossing the rugged Appenine Mountains to Bari where you board your overnight ferry to Greece. (B)

Day 16 – Patras – Athens
Dock at Patras and make a stop at the Corinth Canal before continuing to Athens, the cradle of European civilisation.
Hotel: Acropol/Grand O. (B)

Day 17 – Athens – Mediterranean Legends Cruise
Transfer to Piraeus to board a cruise ship to set sail for the lively island of Mykonos, with its dazzling sugarcube houses and white-washed windmills. (B,L,D)

Day 18 – Cruising – Rhodes
Enjoy a full day on Rhodes, once a fortified headquartes of the crusaders. (B,L,D)

Day 19 – Cruising – Kusadasi
Sail to the island of Patmos. Dock at the Turkish port of Kusadasi, where you can visit the bazaar or take an optional excursion to ancient Ephesus. (B,L,D)

Day 20 – Athens – Overnight Ferry
Sightseeing in Athens then we drive back to Patras. Your overnight ferry back to Italy awaits. (B)

Day 21 – Bari – Sorrento
Disembark in Bari. Cross the Italian peninsula to the resort of Sorrento.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Due Golfi. (B,D)

Day 22 – Sorrento at Leisure
Maybe join an optional excursion to the Isle of Capri? (B,D)

Day 23 – Sorrento – Tuscany
Pass Monte Cassino en route to Florence. After a demonstration of Florentine leatherwork and free time, continue to your Tuscan hotel.
Hotel: Tuscany Inn. (B,D)

Day 24 – Tuscany – French Riviera
Stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before continuing on to the Italian and French Riviera coasts, past Genoa. Visit Monaco before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel: Novotel Centre. (B,D)

Day 25 – French Riviera
Spend a day relaxing on the French Riviera; swim or maybe visit a perfumery. (B)

Day 26 – French Riviera – Barcelona
Stop at the resort of Cannes before travelling through Provence and the Camargue, famous for its wild bulls and pink flamingos. Continue around the coast to the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Hotel: Abba Garden. (B,D)

Day 27 – Barcelona Sightseeing
See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Columbus Monument, the Ramblas and the Olympic complex. Why not spend the night experiencing some Flamenco? (B)

Day 28 – Barcelona – Madrid
Cross the River Ebro and continue through the Morata Pass. Reaching the Plains of Old Castille, you will arrive in Madrid.
Hotel: Florida Norte. (B)

Day 29 – Madrid Sightseeing
A guided tour takes in the most famous sights: Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Via and the Royal Palace of King Juan Carlos. The afternoon is free. (B)

Day 30 – Madrid – Lourdes
See the unspoilt heart of Spain, reaching the Pyrenees and the pilgrimage centre of Lourdes in time to join the torchlight procession.
Hotel: Sainte Rose. (B,D)

Day 31 – Lourdes – Bordeaux
Visit the miraculous Grotto and drink the curative waters before driving to Bordeaux for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Mercure Meriadeck Centre. (B,D)

Day 32 – Bordeaux – Paris
Drive to the Loire Valley to see Amboise Castle, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. A photo-stop at the Chateau of Blois before arriving in Paris.
Hotel: Novotel Est. (B)

Day 33 – Paris Sightseeing
Your local guide shows you the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower and the cathedral of Notre Dame. (B)

Day 34 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)


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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.
  • 3 nights aboard a Louis Lines Cruise ship featuring air-conditoned cabins with private facilities, pool, bar & sun decks.
  • Return overnight ferries between Italy & Greece.
  • 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 on major city sightseeing tours.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 32 Breakfasts (B) 3 Lunches (L)18 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London,Vienna, Rome, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Venice, Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Lourdes and Bordeaux

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square and see the Mint Tower Watch diamond cutting

Germany

  • View Cologne Cathedral
  • Relax on a Rhine cruise
  • View Heidelberg Castle
  • Black Forest drive and see Lake Titisee

Switzerland

  • See the Rhine Falls
  • View the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

Liechtenstein

  • See 700 year old Vaduz Castle

Austria

  • View the Golden Roof & Wilten Basilica, Innsbruck
  • In Salzburg see Mozart’s birthplace
  • Drive through the Salzkammergut
  • See the Winter Palace & St. Charles’ Church, Vienna

Italy

  • In Venice, cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch & see the Bridge of Sighs
  • Watch Venetian glass-blowing
  • See the Colosseum & Forum
  • In the Vatican City visit St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Scenic drive to Sorrento
  • Leather-working and inlaid wood demonstrations
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Greece

  • Stop at Corinth Canal
  • Tour the Acropolis & see the Parthenon, Temple of Zeus

Monaco

  • See the Royal Palace & Cathedral in the Old Town

Spain

  • In Barcelona see the Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Columbus Monument and Olympic complex
  • Visit the Gothic quarter
  • See Madrid’s Royal Palace

France

  • French Riviera drive
  • Visit Cannes
  • Join the Torchlight Procession, Lourdes
  • View Chateau of Blois
  • Loire Valley drive
  • See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe & 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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