Insight > London to Rome

London to Rome
11 Days starting from $1,799

Countries Visited:
England, France, Switzerland, Italy

 

Length: 11 Days
Type: Budget Tour
Category: SuperSaver European Essentials 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: S317
   
 
About This Tour


Tour highlights include: Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Red domed Cathedral of Florence. Visit Forum and Colosseum in Rome. Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.

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

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight tour 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.

More Included Meals

  • 9 Breakfasts (B) 3 three course evening meals (D)

Professional Service

  • Experienced services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • 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.

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London, Paris & Rome;
  • Orientation tour of Lucerne and Florence

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben
  • See the White Cliffs of Dover

France

  • Cross the infamous River Somme
  • See the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Switzerland

  • See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
  • Spectacular Alpine drive

Italy

  • See the red domed Cathedral of Florence
  • Florentine leather working demonstration
  • See the Forum & Colosseum in Rome
  • Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

VISITING ENGLAND, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY

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 – Paris
Meet your Tour Director before crossing picturesque Kentish farmlands en route to the port of Dover where your ferry to Calais awaits. Follow the Autoroute across the battlefields of northern France where names like the Somme and Arras evoke memories of World War One. Arrive in the French capital in the late afternoon; consider joining an evening illuminations tour the perfect introduction to one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Hotel: Novotel Est. (B)

Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a local guide this morning shows you the highlights of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Opera House, Invalidesand the immense facades of the Louvre. See also the city’s famous 13th century Gothic cathedral, with its memories of the tale of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. The afternoon is yours to shop, ascendthe Eiffel Tower or to visit the superb collections of the Louvre. A Parisian bistro is a wonderful way to soak up the city’s atmosphere at night. (B)

Day 6 – Paris – Lake Lucerne
Journey via the vineyards of Burgundy, crossing the Rhine at Basel and entering Switzerland, with its wonderful snow-capped mountains and tranquil lakes.
Hotel: Postillon (Buochs). (B,D)

Day 7 – Lucerne Sightseeing
This morning admire the Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. Stroll along the Chapel Bridge before taking time to relax, shop or perhaps take a cable-car ride up a nearby mountain. (B,D)

Day 8 – Lake Lucerne – Florence
After a truly spectacular drive through Switzerland (and one of Europe’s longest tunnels), arrive in the splendid Italian Lake District. Glimpse beautiful Lake Como as you continue southwards to Milan, the heart of the Italian fashionworld. The smooth highway carries you across the fertile plains ofthe Po Valley, into the wild Apennine Mountains and into the heart of Tuscany. Your destination: the Renaissancecity of Florence. Hotel: Wall Art. (B,D)

Day 9 – Florence – Rome
Start your sightseeing with the superb view over Florence from Piazza Michelangelo before walking with your Tour Director to the Santa Croce area for a leather working demonstration. Take time to explore the cathedral, Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ and the Signoria Square, the political centre of old Florence and a living museum of Renaissance art. Take the ‘autostrada’ south through the province of Umbria to the ‘Eternal City’, Rome. The Italian capital comes alive at night, with beautiful fountains providing the perfect backdrop to the lights around the Via Veneto and the cosmopolitan square of Piazza Navona.
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo. (B)

Day 10 – Rome Sightseeing
Your city tour with an expert guide begins with the Vatican City: visit the impressive St Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s ‘Pieta’ and splendid dome. There is also time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum to see the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Your local guide unfurls the history of the empire at the Imperial Roman Forum before moving on to see the magnificent Colosseum. (B)

Day 11 – Return to USA
Your tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Rome 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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Single
(Land + Air)


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Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight tour 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.

More Included Meals

  • 9 Breakfasts (B) 3 three course evening meals (D)

Professional Service

  • Experienced services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • 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.

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London, Paris & Rome;
  • Orientation tour of Lucerne and Florence

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben
  • See the White Cliffs of Dover

France

  • Cross the infamous River Somme
  • See the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower & the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Switzerland

  • See the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
  • Spectacular Alpine drive

Italy

  • See the red domed Cathedral of Florence
  • Florentine leather working demonstration
  • See the Forum & Colosseum in Rome
  • Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

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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