Insight > Jewels of Europe

Jewels of Europe
13 Days starting from $2,150

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

 

Length: 13 Days
Type: Budget Tour
Category: SuperSaver European Essentials 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: S311
   
 
About This Tour


Tour highlights include: Innsbruck, Venice, St. Mark Square, Doges Palace and Bridge of Sighs, Lion Monument Lucerne, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame.

 
  • 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

  • 11 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tour of London & Paris;
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Verona and Lucerne

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit a diamond-polishing factory
  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square & see the Royal Palace

Germany

  • View Cologne Castle
  • Scenic Rhine cruise
  • See the Hofbrauhaus & Marienplatz, Munich

Austria

  • See Innsbruck’s Palace & Golden Roof
  • Cross Europa Bridge & Brenner Pass

Italy

  • Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch to see the Doges’ Palace & Bridge of Sighs
  • Venetian glass-blowing demonstration
  • See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena, in Verona

Switzerland

  • View the Lion Monument Lucerne

France

  • In Paris see the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & Notre Dame Cathedral

VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, ITALY, 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.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director before heading to Europe. Cross the English Channel and continue through Belgium’s Flanders Fields, into Holland and on to Amsterdam. See the Royal Palace and Dam Square before enjoying a visit to a diamond-polishing factory to see the precious stones being cut and polished. The evening is spent in the Dutch countryside. (B)
Hotel: Tulip Inn Riverside.

Day 5 – Amsterdam – Rhineland
Travel to Germany to visit Cologne and see its Gothic Cathedral, before passing through Bonn and following the Rhine to join your Highlight Cruise along the most romantic stretch of the river. Here, castles stand guard over vineyards and villages as they have done since the days of Charlemagne. Rejoin your coach and pass the legendary Loreley Rock and Pfalz Castle before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel: Ramada Micador. (B,D)

Day 6 – Rhineland – Innsbruck
Stop in Heidelberg to view the magnificent castle built out of red sandstone and overlooking the Student Prince’s town. Travel on to Bavaria and its capital, Munich, to see the Hofbrauhaus, the Marienplatz and the Olympic complex. Head into the Alps and over the Austrian border to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol.
Hotel: Alpin Park. (B,D)

Day 7 – Innsbruck – Venice
Sightseeing here includes the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace in the old town, built by the Hapsburg Empress Maria Theresa. Visit the decorative Wilten Basilica before crossing the Alps at the spectacular Brenner Pass, which takes you into Italy’s Veneto region.
Hotel: Tritone (Mestre). (B,D)

Day 8 – Venice Sightseeing
Drive to the Venetian Lagoon where a private launch takes you to St Mark’s Square. See the ornate Basilica of St Mark, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch a demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing before spending the rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)

Day 9 – Venice – Italian Lakes
Stop in Verona to see see Juliet’s balcony and the first century Roman arena. Continue to your hotel in the Italian Lake District.
Hotel: Albavilla. (B,D)

Day 10 – Italian Lakes – Lucerne
Drive through the Swiss Alps, with snow-covered mountains and flower-covered chalets to Lucerne. See the covered Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument before relaxing, shopping or joining a cable-car excursion to take in the mountain views.
Hotel: Luzernerhof. (B,D)

Day 11 – Lucerne – Paris
Leave the mountains and tranquil lakes behind, cross the Rhine at Basel and travel into France. Skirt the Jura Mountains and drive past the vineyards of Burgundy en route to the capital, Paris.
Hotel: Novotel Porte D'Asnieres. (B)

Day 12 – Paris Sightseeing
A local guide will show you the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Place de la Concorde. Spend an afternoon at leisure to visit the Mona Lisa in the Louvre or to experience a Parisian cabaret. (B)

Day 13 – 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.

         
Touring Date
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(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)


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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

  • 11 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tour of London & Paris;
  • Orientation tours of Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Verona and Lucerne

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben

Holland

  • Visit a diamond-polishing factory
  • Visit Amsterdam’s Dam Square & see the Royal Palace

Germany

  • View Cologne Castle
  • Scenic Rhine cruise
  • See the Hofbrauhaus & Marienplatz, Munich

Austria

  • See Innsbruck’s Palace & Golden Roof
  • Cross Europa Bridge & Brenner Pass

Italy

  • Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch to see the Doges’ Palace & Bridge of Sighs
  • Venetian glass-blowing demonstration
  • See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena, in Verona

Switzerland

  • View the Lion Monument Lucerne

France

  • In Paris see the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & Notre Dame Cathedral

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.

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