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Romantic
European
20 Days
Highlights Prague, the grandeur
of Vienna, the waterscape of Venice, the awe inspiring ceiling
of the Sistine Chapel, the renaissance treasures of Florence.
Romantic European - Itinerary
DAY 1 – SUN – LONDON
- BRUSSELS From the London departure
hotel drive to Dover and taking the ferry to France, make
your way to medieval Bruges in Belgium, where you can stroll
along cobbled streets and beside peaceful canals. Then it’s
on to Brussels to marvel at the gilded buildings in the Grand
Place and to see the Mannekin Pis statue. As evening falls,
enjoy a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Marriott/Sofitel Toison d’Or.
DAY
11 – WED – VENICE SIGHTSEEING Cruise by private launch
to St Mark’s Square to see the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs
and St Mark’s Basilica, followed by a Venetian glass-blowing
demonstration. Enjoy a fascinating Highlight gondola ride
along the canals. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)
DAY 2 – MON – BRUSSELS
- AMSTERDAM Drive to Amsterdam and
pass Dam Square and the Mint tower en route to a demonstration
of diamond cutting. Visit the fishing village of Volendam
and learn how clogs and cheese are made before returning to
Amsterdam. Hotel: Eden Rembrandt Sq. (BB)
DAY
12 – THUR – VENICE - ROME Head south into the
Apennine Mountains and on to the eternal city of Rome. Visit
the Spanish Steps before enjoying our Highlight Dinner, with
pasta, vino and music. Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,HD)
DAY
3 – TUES – AMSTERDAM - WüRZBURG Head into Germany to
see Cologne’s soaring Gothic cathedral. Continue via Bonn
to the scenic Rhine Gorge to join your Highlight cruise. Glide
past vineyards and medieval castles to see the Loreley Rock
before continuing on to Würzburg with its Baroque Residenz
palace, Marienberg fortress and statue-lined bridge. Hotel:
Maritim/Wittelsbacher Hoh. (BB,D)
DAY
13 – FRI – ROME SIGHTSEEING Join a local guide
to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with its
vivid depiction of the Creation. Visit St Peter’s Basilica
before entering the Colosseum and seeing the Forum. The afternoon
is at leisure. (BB)
DAY
4 – WED – WüRZBURG – PRAGUE Stop in Nuremberg to
see the massive town ramparts before continuing east to the
Czech border. Pass Pilsen, known for its beer, to reach the
‘golden city’ of Prague. Hotel: Diplomat/Crowne Plaza. (BB,D)
DAY
14 – SAT – ROME - FLORENCE Head north into Tuscany,
driving to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over Florence.
After a leather-work demonstration, spend the afternoon exploring
this beautiful city. Hotel: Hilton Metropole/Sheraton. (BB,D)
DAY 5 – THUR – PRAGUE
SIGHTSEEING A local guide introduces
the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St Vitus’ Cathedral before
descending to the Old Town Square, with its Astronomical Clock.
Later, there is time to shop for fine Bohemian crystal. (BB)
DAY
15 – SUN – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING A local guide takes
you to Santa Croce Basilica to see the tombs of Galileo and
Michelangelo, and then walk to the Cathedral to see the ‘Gates
of Paradise’ on the Baptistery, finishing at Signoria Square.
(BB)
DAY
6 – FRI – PRAGUE - BUDAPEST Drive through the province
of Moravia into Slovakia and stop in its capital, Bratislava.
After free time to explore, cross into Hungary and follow
the River Danube to Budapest. Hotel: Hilton West End. (BB)
DAY
16 – MON – FLORENCE - LUCERNE Head north through
the scenic Italian Lake District, glimpsing Lake Como as you
cross into Switzerland. Enjoy magnificent mountain scenery
as you travel on to lake-side Lucerne. Hotel: Astoria / Krone
Sarnen. (BB)
DAY
7 – SAT – BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING With a Budapest guide,
see the murals in Matthias Church beside the Fisherman’s Bastion,
which affords a grand view over the Danube and the Parliament.
See the Royal Palace of Buda, then cross over to Pest to visit
Heroes’ Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (BB,D)
DAY
17 – TUES – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING In Lucerne, see the
emotive Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church.
Then you are treated to an exhilarating trip by cog-wheel
train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus to take
in stunning snow-capped views of the Alps. (BB,D)
DAY
8 – SUN – BUDAPEST - VIENNA Heading out of Budapest,
survey the bridges over the Danube from the lofty citadel
atop Gellert Hill. Continue on through peaceful Austrian farmland
to Vienna. Hotel: Hilton Plaza/Vienna Hilton. (BB)
DAY
18 – WED – LUCERNE - PARIS Leave Switzerland and
skirt the Jura Mountains into the Burgundy wine region before
continuing on to Paris. Hotel: Sofitel Bercy. (BB)
DAY
9 – MON – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING A Premium Highlight
visit takes you inside the fabulous Schönbrunn Palace. On
a guided city tour, see the Parliament, Winter Palace and
Opera House along the Ring Road. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
(BB)
DAY
19 – THUR – PARIS SIGHTSEEING Join a local guide
to see the famous Notre Dame Cathedral before driving along
the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel
Tower for views over the city, conclude the tour with a visit
to Napoleon’s Tomb in the Église du Dôme. The evening is yours
to enjoy. (BB)
DAY
10 – TUES – VIENNA - VENICE Cross over the Semmering Pass and across the border into Italy. Arrive at your hotel on Venice’s fashionable Lido. Hotel: Hungaria Palace.
(BB,D)
DAY
20 – FRI – PARIS - LONDON Cross the battlefields
of World War One en route to Calais and your voyage back to
Dover. The tour ends after a short drive back to London. (BB)
Enjoy our Premium Highlights - Plus
these extra tour Features
Excursions & Sights See the canals of medieval Bruges
Visit the Grand Place & Mannekin Pis in Brussels
Visit the fishing village of Volendam
See Amsterdam’s Mint Tower & Dam Square
See Cologne Cathedral
See the Marienberg Fortress & Old Bridge in Würzburg
See Nuremberg’s ramparts
Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle & see the Astronomical
Clock in the town square
Visit historic Bratislava
Visit Matthias Church & Heroes’ Square in Budapest
Views of the Danube & Budapest’s Parliament from
Fisherman’s Bastion & Gellert Hill
Drive along Vienna’s Ring Road to see the Parliament,
Winter Palace & Opera House
Cruise to St Mark’s Square to see the Doges’ Palace,
Bridge of Sighs & Basilica in Venice
Visit St Peter’s Basilica, vast mother church of the
Catholic faith & see the Spanish Steps
View over Florence from Piazza Michelangelo and see the Gates
of Paradise & Cathedral
Visit the tombs of Galileo & Michelangelo in Florence
See Lucerne’s Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
See Notre Dame & drive along the Champs Élysées
to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Demonstrations of diamond cutting, cheese & clog making,
Venetian glass-blowing
Guided City Tours Indepth sightseeing tours in Prague,
Budapest, Vienna, Rome, Florence & Paris
Orientation tours in Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Würzburg,Venice,
Nuremberg, Bratislava & Lucerne
Additional Visa Requirements Special Visas are required for most
Eastern European countries ask for details
Insight's First Class Services Escorted by a professional Tour Director
Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Travel bag, document wallet, map book journal and information
pack
Free Airport transfers when booking our London hotel
Quality Dining Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in
Rome
19 Buffet Breakfasts and 7 three-course table d’hôte
Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee
Meal
Codes Continental
Breakfast: CB
Full English Breakfast: B
Buffet Breakfast: B
Lunch: L
Three or four course table d'hote or buffet style dinner:
D
Speciality Highlight Dinner: HD
Supper: S
Romantic European
Departure Dates & Prices 2007 - Tour Code E912A
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October
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July 8, 15, 22
£1690 £1672
October
14
£2085 £1940
July 29
£2060 £1916
December
24 *
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Supplements
Single Room £570
Extra nights London - Thistle Marble Arch - per
person per night
1 Apr - 31 Oct Twin £77
- Single - £124 - Triple
- £73
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