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Insight Tours Winter Europe & Eastern Mediterranean: France
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November to April is the perfect time to visit Europe. The climate is often surprisingly mild, and the cities belong to their inhabitants and just a few discerning visitors. There is no better, more complete way to enjoy this experience than on an Insight Vacations escorted tour. Best of all prices are substantially lower than in peak summer season!
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| Insight Tour Name | Days | From |
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Country Roads of Champagne Alsace and Burgundy (2012/13) (E724)
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10
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$2,885.00
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Country Roads of Champagne, Alsace and Burgundy (2012/13) (E724)
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10
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$2,885.00
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Country Roads of France (2012/13) (E723)
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17
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$4,899.00
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Easy Pace France (2012/13) (E720)
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11
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$3,165.00
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Esprit de France (2012/13) (G500)
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13
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$6,650.00
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European Breakaway - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) (E920)
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9
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$2,699.00
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European Breakaway (2012/13) (E920)
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11
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$3,199.00
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European Classic (2012/13) (G916)
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22
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$6,699.00
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European Explorer - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) (E913)
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21
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$6,285.00
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European Explorer (2012/13) (E913)
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23
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$6,850.00
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European Grandeur - Start Paris (2012/13) (E915)
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28
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$8,225.00
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European Grandeur (2012/13) (E915)
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30
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$8,825.00
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European Heritage - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) (E916)
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35
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$10,325.00
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European Heritage (2012/13) (E916)
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37
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$10,785.00
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European Spotlight - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) (E910)
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12
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$3,750.00
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European Spotlight (2012/13) (E910)
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14
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$4,035.00
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Glorious Switzerland (2012/13) (E965)
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10
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$3,799.00
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Highlights of Europe - Start Brussels (2012/13) (E933)
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15
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$4,425.00
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Highlights of Europe (2012/13) (E933)
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17
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$4,950.00
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Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley (2012/13) (E926)
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10
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$2,935.00
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Road to Rome - Start Paris (2012/13) (E924)
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13
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$4,075.00
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Road to Rome (2012/13) (E924)
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15
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$4,525.00
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Romantic European - Start Brussels (2012/13) (E912)
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21
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$6,025.00
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Romantic European (2012/13) (E912)
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23
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$6,475.00
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Rome to London (2012/13) (E925)
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10
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$3,350.00
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Select - London and Paris (2012/13) (S968)
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9
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$1,799.00
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Select - London, Paris and Rome (2012/13) (S969)
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11
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$2,450.00
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Select - Paris (2012/13) (S685)
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7
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$1,225.00
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Select - Paris and Rome (2012/13) (S970)
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8
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$1,575.00
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Country Roads of Champagne Alsace and Burgundy (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E724
Land Price From: $2,885.00
10 Days
The names of these three outstanding regions in northeast France exemplify world famous wines and gastronomic excellence. Drive along wine routes and meander through leafy vineyards, villages and towns, rich in history Tour Pace: This is a moderately paced tour. While travelling distances are not great, every day has something special, showcasing the best of each region, with some free time in each key city. Hotels: While your first hotel on tour is close to the café culture on the legendary Champs Elysées, your second hotel is a world away! Surrounded by vines, peaceful, the Hostellerie La Briqueterie is a paradise of wellness and well-being. The Hilton Strasbourg is located opposite the Congress Center just around the corner from the excellent tram service, which will have you in the heart of the Old Town within minutes. Common to all hotels on tour is the friendly service, modern amenities and delightful gourmet French and international cuisine.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Strasbourg (DA)
- Enjoy a two course highlight lunch with wine in the fabulous vineyard setting of the Château de Pommard, (HL)
- Celebration Dinner of local cuisine and wine in Dijon (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Paris: Enjoy an a illuminations tour of the capital Enjoy a relaxing Seine River cruise through the heart of the city.
- Reims: See the beautiful Gothic cathedral.
- Epernay: Visit one of the famous Champagne cellars.
- Verdun: Visit the Douaumont memorial tower and moving Ossuary.
- Strasbourg: Enjoy a cruise through the canals of Petite France See the Gothic cathedral with its astronomical clock and the modern European Parliament building.
- Riquewihr: Visit this delightful village on the Alsace Wine Route.
- Colmar: Enjoy an orientation tour of the Old Town and Little Venice.
- Beaune: Visit the colourful Hospices de Beaune and walk by the old city walls of this medieval town.
- Dijon: See Notre Dame and the mansions in the Rue des Forges on your city tour and visit the ancient Palais des Ducs.
- Scenic Drives: Champange vineyards, Voie Sacrée, Voges Mountains, Alsace Wine Route, Cote d’Or.
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Country Roads of Champagne, Alsace and Burgundy (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E724
Land Price From: $2,885.00
10 Days
The names of these three outstanding regions in northeast France exemplify world famous wines and gastronomic excellence. Drive along wine routes and meander through leafy vineyards, villages and towns, rich in history Tour Pace: This is a moderately paced tour. While travelling distances are not great, every day has something special, showcasing the best of each region, with some free time in each key city. Hotels: While your first hotel on tour is close to the café culture on the legendary Champs Elysées, your second hotel is a world away! Surrounded by vines, peaceful, the Hostellerie La Briqueterie is a paradise of wellness and well-being. The Hilton Strasbourg is located opposite the Congress Center just around the corner from the excellent tram service, which will have you in the heart of the Old Town within minutes. Common to all hotels on tour is the friendly service, modern amenities and delightful gourmet French and international cuisine.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Strasbourg (DA)
- Enjoy a two course highlight lunch with wine in the fabulous vineyard setting of the Château de Pommard, (HL)
- Celebration Dinner of local cuisine and wine in Dijon (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Paris: Enjoy an a illuminations tour of the capital Enjoy a relaxing Seine River cruise through the heart of the city.
- Reims: See the beautiful Gothic cathedral.
- Epernay: Visit one of the famous Champagne cellars.
- Verdun: Visit the Douaumont memorial tower and moving Ossuary.
- Strasbourg: Enjoy a cruise through the canals of Petite France See the Gothic cathedral with its astronomical clock and the modern European Parliament building.
- Riquewihr: Visit this delightful village on the Alsace Wine Route.
- Colmar: Enjoy an orientation tour of the Old Town and Little Venice.
- Beaune: Visit the colourful Hospices de Beaune and walk by the old city walls of this medieval town.
- Dijon: See Notre Dame and the mansions in the Rue des Forges on your city tour and visit the ancient Palais des Ducs.
- Scenic Drives: Champange vineyards, Voie Sacrée, Voges Mountains, Alsace Wine Route, Cote d’Or.
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Country Roads of France (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E723
Land Price From: $4,899.00
17 Days
Leafy vineyards, majestic mountains, Riviera sunshine, Roman remains and fortified towns combine with great food and wine for an engaging ‘Tour de France’. Tour Pace: A medium paced tour consisting of a mix of overnight and two-night stays. The journey by TGV train is a relaxing way to return to the glittering city of Paris. Hotels: Enjoy a varied selection of hotels like the lake side Marina d’Adelphia in Aix-les-Bains, as well as those which are both historic and modern like the Sofitel in Dijon. Then there is Chamonix’s Le Prieure, which is in the Savoyard chalet style.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Enjoy an authentic Provençal Highlight Lunch with drinks (HL)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in the Dordogne (DA)
- Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian Restaurant (CD)
- 15 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Standard class train journey by TGV from Poitiers to Paris
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 17 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Troyes: Explore the medieval heart of the Champagne capital.
- Chablis: Enjoy a short tutorial and taste the famous wines.
- Vézelay: Visit this medieval town with its famous basilica.
- Chamonix: Stay in France’s mountaineering capital.Excursion by cable-car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi.
- Monaco: See the Royal Palace and visit the Cathedral.
- Saint-Paul de Vence: Discover the village’s artistic vocation.
- Aix-en-Provence: See the mansions of the Cours Mirabeau.
- Avignon: Visit the old Papal Palace and see the famous bridge.
- Pont du Gard: See the famous Roman aqueduct.
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Wine tasting.
- Arles: Visit the Roman Amphitheatre.
- Camargue: Visit Stes Maries-de-la-Mer.
- Nîmes: See the Maison Carrée and Roman Arena.
- Carcassonne: Enjoy a walking tour of this fortified town.
- Cahors: Visit this lovely town.
- Rocamadour: Visit this medieval cliff top town.
- Dordogne: See the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux.See the golden limestone houses of Sarlat-la-Canéda.
- Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Relax on a Seine cruise and visit Napoleon’s tomb.
- Scenic Drives: Burgundy, High Alps, Route Napoleon, Cote d’Azur, Camargue, Dordogne Valley.
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Easy Pace France (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E720
Land Price From: $3,165.00
11 Days
Spend quality time in three very different parts of France; Paris, the cultural capital, Provence and the Rhone Valley, and the sun-drenched resorts of the Riviera. Tour Pace: Relax and unwind. Being an easy pace tour you have all the time in the world to amble around these three very different cities. But if you would rather keep busy and make the most of your tour, then there is also a comprehensive optional excursion programme for you to choose from. Hotels: All three hotels are well located for access to the sights. The charming Imperator Concorde is located close to the beautiful Jardins de la Fontaine in Nimes. The Pullman Paris Bercy is only a stone’s throw from the Grande Bibliothèque and the Bastille. While the Fairmont Monte Carlo is set between the sea and the legendary Casino
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Dine-Around evening at your choice of restaurant from our selection in Nimes (DA)
- Celebration Dinner in the Principality of Monaco (CD)
- 9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Standard class train journey by TGV from Paris to Avignon
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 11 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Embark on a relaxing on the River Seine. Visit Napoleon’s tomb in the gilded Église du Dome.
- Pont du Gard: See the Roman aqueduct.
- Nîmes: See the Maison Carrée and Roman Arena.
- Avignon: See the battlements, famous bridge and walk through the old town to visit the Palace of the Popes.
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Wine tasting.
- Arles: Enjoy sightseeing and visit the Roman Amphitheatre.
- Aix-en-Provence: See the elegant mansions and cafés of the Cours Mirabeau.
- Saint-Paul de Vence: Discover the heritage of contemporary art in this charming hill top town.
- Monaco: Drive on part of the Grand Prix circuit. See the Grimaldi Royal Palace. See the tomb of Princess Grace.
- Monte Carlo: Try your luck at one of the casinos.
- Scenic Drives: French Riviera and Camargue.
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Esprit de France (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: G500
Land Price From: $6,650.00
13 Days
France is synonymous with fine wine and food so we include some fabulous, authentic dining experiences here. Your journey also brings you tête-a-tête with the country’s artistic heritage and wealth of historic and architectural marvels . Tour Pace: Your quest for the spirit of France is as unhurried as it is refined. Each day has its raison d’être, yet always tempered with a relaxing meal or leisure time to explore or maybe spend in the delightful surroundings of your hotel. Hotels: Every conceivable style is represented here, from contemporary chic in central Paris to charming, rural chateaux. Stay in a secluded converted 14C priory and a prestigious building in Belle Époque style on the main boulevard of Nice.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Get to know your Tour Director and fellow guests over a Welcome Reception including a light meal (WR)
- A highlight lunch in the Champagne region. (HL)
- Wine pairing and gala dinner on a chateau estate in Bordeaux (HD)
- A highlight lunch of authentic local cuisine in the village of St Paul de Vence. (HL)
- A Celebration dinner with wine on the French Riviera. (CD).
- 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 3 three course dinners with choice (D).
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by your ‘Personal Concierge’, an Insight professional Tour Director; and accompanied by expert local guides where appropriate.
- First Class TGV train from Paris to Reims
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom.
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 13.
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Reims: See the Cathedral
- Champagne: Cellar visit and Champagne tasting.
- Paris: See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and other major landmarks as well as a guided tour of the Louvre Museum.
- Chartres: Visit the magnificent gothic Cathedral.
- Loire Valley: Visit the grand Château de Chambord.
- Cognac: Witness the distillation process and taste the brandy.
- Bordeaux: See the façades of the quaysides, the Grand Théâtre and Esplanade des Quinconces on your orientation tour.
- Dordogne Valley: Visit St Emillion and enjoy a wine tasting.
- Carcassonne: Enjoy the ambience of this medieval walled town.
- Avignon: Visit the Palace of the Popes and the famous bridge.
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: Visit St. Paul de Mausole monastery, where Van Gogh painted some of his most famous works.
- Les Baux-de-Provence: One of the most beautiful villages in France set on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains.
- Aix-en-Provence: Enjoy the ambience of the Cours Mirabeau.
- St Paul de Vence: Wander through the narrow cobbled streets and enjoy the panoramic views.
- Monaco: Walk through the old town to see the Royal Palace and visit the Cathedral.
- Cap Ferrat: Visit the Belle Epoque style Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, set on a hill with dizzying sea views on both sides.
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European Breakaway - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E920
Land Price From: $2,699.00
9 Days
A sensational sojourn designed to capture the very essence of Europe in a short period of time. Travel from the canals of Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps and elegant boulevards of Paris. Tour Pace: A sprightly tour touching on six countries in just eight days. Yet the itinerary is well planned to enable you to see as much as possible in a short space of time. Driving days feature frequent stops and two night stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne and Paris allows for in-depth sightseeing in these areas. Hotels: Hotels on this tour are mostly modern and all well-appointed. They range from the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris, located on the left bank of the River Seine, to the Astoria in the heart of Lucerne. The elegant Convent Hotel in the centre of Amsterdam was formerly a monastery and printing house.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light buffet meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of local restaurants in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, or Buffet, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available.
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Cruise the waterways in a glass-topped boat. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower.Travel into the Dutch countryside to visit the pretty fishing village of Volendam. Witness demonstrations of cheese-making, clog-making and diamond cutting
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Black Forest: Learn about the origins and artisan manufacture of the Black Forest cuckoo clock.
- Rhine Falls: See the Rhine River thundering over the falls.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your tour of one of the world’s best known art collections at the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Black Forest, Burgundy and see the White Cliffs of Dover.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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European Breakaway (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E920
Land Price From: $3,199.00
11 Days
A sensational sojourn designed to capture the very essence of Europe in a short period of time. Travel from the canals of Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps and elegant boulevards of Paris. Tour Pace: A sprightly tour touching on six countries in just eight days. Yet the itinerary is well planned to enable you to see as much as possible in a short space of time. Driving days feature frequent stops and two night stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne and Paris allows for in-depth sightseeing in these areas. Hotels: Hotels on this tour are mostly modern and all well-appointed. They range from the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris, located on the left bank of the River Seine, to the Astoria in the heart of Lucerne. The elegant Convent Hotel in the centre of Amsterdam was formerly a monastery and printing house.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light buffet meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of local restaurants in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 1 Continental Breakfast & 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, or Buffet, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available.
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Cruise the waterways in a glass-topped boat. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower.Travel into the Dutch countryside to visit the pretty fishing village of Volendam. Witness demonstrations of cheese-making, clog-making and diamond cutting
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Black Forest: Learn about the origins and artisan manufacture of the Black Forest cuckoo clock.
- Rhine Falls: See the Rhine River thundering over the falls.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your tour of one of the world’s best known art collections at the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Black Forest and Burgundy.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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European Classic (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: G916
Land Price From: $6,699.00
22 Days
This tour comprises of the second half of the European Heritage. This classic route through Europe is a great way to get from Greece to Great Britain with a touch of ‘la dolce vita’ along the way.
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European Explorer - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E913
Land Price From: $6,285.00
21 Days
A roam in the Eurozone! Shop ‘til you drop in Paris or Nice. But if that timepiece on your list is Swiss, you’ll first need a bank to get a few Francs! Tour Pace: Moderate. Apart from Rhineland, Würzburg and Salzburg, this tour features two-night stays throughout. Hotels: There is an excellent selection of modern hotels like the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris and Londra in Florence but the standout has to be the majestic Schloss Steinburg affording sweeping views over the baroque city of Würzburg and the surrounding “Würzburger Stein” vineyards.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Regional Highlight Dinner at your Wurzburg castle hotel (HD)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 19 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d’hôte dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Visit the fishing village of Volendam. Witness diamond cutting and demonstrations of clog and cheese-making.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: Walk through the old town and see the castle.
- Rothenburg: Admire the old houses, towers and gateways.
- Munich: See the Town Hall in the Marienplatz.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canals. Venetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum.
- Florence: Visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Piazza Signoria. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower.
- Monaco: Visit to the playground of the rich and famous.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: Visit to the Louvre Museum. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde, Opera House, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
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European Explorer (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E913
Land Price From: $6,850.00
23 Days
A roam in the Eurozone! Shop ‘til you drop in Paris or Nice. But if that timepiece on your list is Swiss, you’ll first need a bank to get a few Francs! Tour Pace: Moderate. Apart from Rhineland, Würzburg and Salzburg, this tour features two-night stays throughout. Hotels: There is an excellent selection of modern hotels like the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris and Londra in Florence but the standout has to be the majestic Schloss Steinburg affording sweeping views over the baroque city of Würzburg and the surrounding “Würzburger Stein” vineyards.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Regional Highlight Dinner at your Wurzburg castle hotel (HD)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 1 Continental breakfast & 20 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d’hôte dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Visit the fishing village of Volendam. Witness diamond cutting and demonstrations of clog and cheese-making.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: Walk through the old town and see the castle.
- Rothenburg: Admire the old houses, towers and gateways.
- Munich: See the Town Hall in the Marienplatz.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canals. Venetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum.
- Florence: Visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Piazza Signoria. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower.
- Monaco: Visit to the playground of the rich and famous.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: Visit to the Louvre Museum. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde, Opera House, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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European Grandeur - Start Paris (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E915
Land Price From: $8,225.00
28 Days
An epic adventure covering all points of the European compass. From Amsterdam in the north to Rome in the south, Vienna in the east and Madrid in the west. Tour Pace: This tour is well planned and moderately paced. Most overnight stays are two nights in duration. Hotels: Enjoy a wide range of hotels from the contemporary Pullman Bordeaux Aquitania, to the traditional Giotto in Assisi.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Munich (DA)
- Celebration Dinner with wine in an Amsterdam restaurant (CD)
- 26 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 8 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Vimy Ridge: An introduction to tragic events of WWI.
- Paris: A guided tour of the Louvre. Ascend the Eiffel Tower. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.
- Loire Valley: Visit the magnificent Château of Chenonceau.
- Bordeaux: Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city.
- Lourdes: Visit the Grotto and join in the torch light procession.
- Madrid: A highlight tour of the magnificent Prado Museum.
- Barcelona: Tour the Gothic Quarter, drive down the Passeig de Gràcia and visit Gaudi’s amazing Sagrada Familia.
- Monaco: See the Cathedral and Royal Palace. Excursion to the medieval village of Eze and visit a French perfumery.
- Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower.
- Florence: Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo then a guide shows you Signoria Square, the Duomo and Baptistery.
- Orvieto: See the famous Cathedral.
- Rome: Tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Sorrento: Cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ride to Capri town by open top taxi (weather permitting) and funicular railway.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the ill fated Roman resort.
- Assisi: Visit the Basilica of St Francis.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the canals.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Imperial Palace and Opera House.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Munich: See the Marienplatz and neogothic Town Hall.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- St Goar: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour and Dutch countryside excursion.
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European Grandeur (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E915
Land Price From: $8,825.00
30 Days
An epic adventure covering all points of the European compass. From Amsterdam in the north to Rome in the south, Vienna in the east and Madrid in the west. Tour Pace: This tour is well planned and moderately paced. Most overnight stays are two nights in duration. Hotels: Enjoy a wide range of hotels from the contemporary Pullman Bordeaux Aquitania, to the traditional Giotto in Assisi.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Munich (DA)
- Celebration Dinner with wine in an Amsterdam restaurant (CD)
- 1 Continental Breakfast & 27 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 8 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Paris: A guided tour of the Louvre. Ascend the Eiffel Tower. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.
- Loire Valley: Visit the magnificent Château of Chenonceau.
- Bordeaux: Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city.
- Lourdes: Visit the Grotto and join in the torch light procession.
- Madrid: A highlight tour of the magnificent Prado Museum.
- Barcelona: Tour the Gothic Quarter, drive down the Passeig de Gràcia and visit Gaudi’s amazing Sagrada Familia.
- Monaco: See the Cathedral and Royal Palace. Excursion to the medieval village of Eze and visit a French perfumery.
- Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower.
- Florence: Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo then a guide shows you Signoria Square, the Duomo and Baptistery.
- Orvieto: See the famous Cathedral.
- Rome: Tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Sorrento: Cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ride to Capri town by open top taxi (weather permitting) and funicular railway.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the ill fated Roman resort.
- Assisi: Visit the Basilica of St Francis.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the canals.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Imperial Palace and Opera House.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Munich: See the Marienplatz and neogothic Town Hall.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- St Goar: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour and Dutch countryside excursion.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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European Heritage - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E916
Land Price From: $10,325.00
35 Days
It was fashionable in the 18th Century for young noblemen to embark on an extended ‘Grand Tour of Europe’. This is our version here. Simply the best on offer. Tour Pace: This grand tour has many two-night stays in the major cities and is well paced. Due to its length, it has been planned with a relaxing three night Greek Island cruise in the middle of the itinerary. All the travelling days have frequent stops. Hotels: Most of the hotels on this tour are modern. As for locations, the Hotel Jezero is situated in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik’s Ariston has the perfect seaside setting while the newly renovated Renaissance Lucerne is only a stone’s throw away from the Chapel Bridge.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment whilst cruising (HD)
- A Dine-Around Evening in Lucerne - where you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants (DA)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 33 enhanced or buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L) and 12 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) and 3 Suppers (S)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- 3 night cruise including outside cabin & porthole, port tax & crew gratuities
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour and Dutch countryside excursion.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof & Imperial Palace.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Zagreb: Tour both the Lower Town the medieval Upper Town.
- Plitvice National Park: Tour the pristine lakes
- Split: Visit the basement of Diocletian’s palace.
- Kotor: visit the old town of Kotor and its fjord setting.
- Athens: Ascend the Acropolis. and see the Temple of Zeus.
- Cruising: Visit the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, plus the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
- Sorrento: Cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ride into Capri town by open top taxi (weather permitting) and funicular railway.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the ill fated Roman resort.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the canals.
- Florence: Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo then a guide shows you Signoria Square, the Duomo and Baptistery. See the original Statue of ‘David’ in the Academy Museum.
- Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
- Monaco: Visit the playground of the rich and famous.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church. Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: A guided tour of the Louvre. Ascend the Eiffel Tower. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.
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European Heritage (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E916
Land Price From: $10,785.00
37 Days
It was fashionable in the 18th Century for young noblemen to embark on an extended ‘Grand Tour of Europe’. This is our version here. Simply the best on offer. Tour Pace: This grand tour has many two-night stays in the major cities and is well paced. Due to its length, it has been planned with a relaxing three night Greek Island cruise in the middle of the itinerary. All the travelling days have frequent stops. Hotels: Most of the hotels on this tour are modern. As for locations, the Hotel Jezero is situated in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik’s Ariston has the perfect seaside setting while the newly renovated Renaissance Lucerne is only a stone’s throw away from the Chapel Bridge.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment whilst cruising (HD)
- A Dine-Around Evening in Lucerne - where you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants (DA)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 1 Continental & 34 enhanced or buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L) and 12 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) and 3 Suppers (S)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- 3 night cruise including outside cabin & porthole, port tax & crew gratuities
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour and Dutch countryside excursion.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof & Imperial Palace.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Zagreb: Tour both the Lower Town the medieval Upper Town.
- Plitvice National Park: Tour the pristine lakes
- Split: Visit the basement of Diocletian’s palace.
- Kotor: visit the old town of Kotor and its fjord setting.
- Athens: Ascend the Acropolis. and see the Temple of Zeus.
- Cruising: Visit the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, plus the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
- Sorrento: Cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ride into Capri town by open top taxi (weather permitting) and funicular railway.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the ill fated Roman resort.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the canals.
- Florence: Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo then a guide shows you Signoria Square, the Duomo and Baptistery. See the original Statue of ‘David’ in the Academy Museum.
- Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
- Monaco: Visit the playground of the rich and famous.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church. Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: A guided tour of the Louvre. Ascend the Eiffel Tower. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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European Spotlight - Start Amsterdam (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E910
Land Price From: $3,750.00
12 Days
The contrasts on this tour are remarkable, ranging from the low lying Netherlands to the Austrian High Alps and from the canals of Venice to the wide boulevards of Paris. Tour Pace: This tour is moderately paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Amsterdam, Venice, Lucerne and Paris, you have the choice of free time to relax or participating in optional excursions organised by your Tour Director. Hotels: Start off with modern hotels such as the Mövenpick City Centre, within walking distance from the old centre of Amsterdam. Move on to the more traditional Venetian style of the Bellini on the Grand Canal, and the sophistication of Le Méridien Etoile only minutes from Paris’s Arc de Triomphe.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of Lucerne’s restaurants for your dining pleasure (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 10 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Cruise the waterways in a glass-topped boat. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Witness a demonstration of diamond cutting
- Boppard: Explore the quaint Romantic Rhine Gorge village.
- Rhine Cruise: Past villages, vineyards and cliff-top castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
- Verona: See the ancient Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your visit to the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Fern Pass, Europa Bridge, Brenner Pass and St Gotthard.
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European Spotlight (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E910
Land Price From: $4,035.00
14 Days
The contrasts on this tour are remarkable, ranging from the low lying Netherlands to the Austrian High Alps and from the canals of Venice to the wide boulevards of Paris. Tour Pace: This tour is moderately paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Amsterdam, Venice, Lucerne and Paris, you have the choice of free time to relax or participating in optional excursions organised by your Tour Director. Hotels: Start off with modern hotels such as the Mövenpick City Centre, within walking distance from the old centre of Amsterdam. Move on to the more traditional Venetian style of the Bellini on the Grand Canal, and the sophistication of Le Méridien Etoile only minutes from Paris’s Arc de Triomphe.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of Lucerne’s restaurants for your dining pleasure (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 1 Continental Breakfast & 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Amsterdam: Cruise the waterways in a glass-topped boat. See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Witness a demonstration of diamond cutting
- Boppard: Explore the quaint Romantic Rhine Gorge village.
- Rhine Cruise: Past villages, vineyards and cliff-top castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
- Verona: See the ancient Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your visit to the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Fern Pass, Europa Bridge, Brenner Pass and St Gotthard.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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Glorious Switzerland (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E965
Land Price From: $3,799.00
10 Days
Discover a land of contrasting scenery, people, language and religion, offering an extraordinary kaleidoscope of interests and wonders. Tour Pace: A majority of two-night stays, a free day in Zermatt, a scenic train journey, lake cruise, mountain-top cable car and the relatively short driving distances, means you are never on the coach for too long. Consequently, this tour is feature packed, but with an unhurried air. Hotels: The Hotel De La Paix in Lugano was stylishly transformed from an 18th century villa and now offers excellent modern facilities. The cosy Alpen Resort will make you feel right at home, while the elegant Hotel Monopol is located in the heart of St Moritz, right in the pedestrian area.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine Around evening in Zermatt (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine at a lively local restaurant in Lucerne (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport or purchase a transfer)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Geneva: See the Jet d’Eau, Floral Clock and Reformation Monument.
- Lake Geneva: Embark on a highlight cruise. Visit medieval Chillon Castle, beautifully situated on the lake.
- Chamonix: Visit France’s mountaineering capital. Excursion by cable-car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi.
- Zermatt: Transfer by cog-wheel train. See the majestic peak of the Matterhorn from this traffic-free resort (weather permitting).
- Italian Lake District: Experience beautiful Lake Maggiore.
- Lugano: Visit this elegant lakeside resort.
- St Moritz: Travel along the route of the Glacier Express for a scenic train journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps.
- Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein and see the castle.
- Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and covered Chapel Bridge.
- Scenic Drives: Arve Valley, Italian Lake District, the Forclaz, Simplon, San Bernadino and Julier Passes, Grisons Alps. Walensee and Lake Zurich
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Highlights of Europe - Start Brussels (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E933
Land Price From: $4,425.00
15 Days
Varied landscapes, magnificent scenery, history galore, a treasure trove of art and architecture... a glorious reflection of Europe at her best. Tour Pace: This tour initially comprises of one night stays which makes for a lively start. However, two-nights in Venice, Rome, Lucerne and Paris allow more time to relax or indulge in optional excursions. Hotels: An excellent selection of hotels includes the classic Sant’Elena, set the tranquil space of a historic Venetian convent and the grand city center Brussels Marriott ,which also offers luxurious accommodation in a historic building. For location, you can’t beat the Pullman Tour Eiffel, situated in the shadow of the most famous landmark in Paris.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Bruges: Visit one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns.
- Brussels: Walk through the Grand Place to the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue.
- Cologne: View the Gothic Cathedral.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber: Visit Europe’s finest medieval town.
- Munich: See the Marienplatz and neogothic Town Hall.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Florence: Visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Signoria Square. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your visit to the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Romantic Road, Salzach Valley, Tauern Mountains, St Gotthard Route.
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Highlights of Europe (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E933
Land Price From: $4,950.00
17 Days
Varied landscapes, magnificent scenery, history galore, a treasure trove of art and architecture... a glorious reflection of Europe at her best. Tour Pace: This tour initially comprises of one night stays which makes for a lively start. However, two-nights in Venice, Rome, Lucerne and Paris allow more time to relax or indulge in optional excursions. Hotels: An excellent selection of hotels includes the classic Sant’Elena, set the tranquil space of a historic Venetian convent and the grand city center Brussels Marriott ,which also offers luxurious accommodation in a historic building. For location, you can’t beat the Pullman Tour Eiffel, situated in the shadow of the most famous landmark in Paris.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 1 Continental Breakfast & 14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Bruges: Visit one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns.
- Brussels: Walk through the Grand Place to the cheeky Mannekin Pis statue.
- Cologne: View the Gothic Cathedral.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle.
- Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber: Visit Europe’s finest medieval town.
- Munich: See the Marienplatz and neogothic Town Hall.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Florence: Visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Signoria Square. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your visit to the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: Romantic Road, Salzach Valley, Tauern Mountains, St Gotthard Route.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E926
Land Price From: $2,935.00
10 Days
Investigate Normandy’s role in two invasions that changed the course of history, one in 1066 and the other in 1944. Add also the châteaux of the Loire and glittering Paris. Tour Pace: This is an evenly paced tour with two-night stays in St Malo, the Loire Valley and Paris, plus one overnight stay in seaside Trouville. Travelling days are jam packed with interesting stops and great photo opportunities. While other afternoons have been left free for you to explore at your own pace. Hotels: Hotels on this tour range from the more modest Le Beach in the provincial town of Trouville to the magnificent Château hotels in the Loire Valley, both of which enjoy a beautiful setting. Perhaps sit out with a drink on the terrace and look out across the countryside or stroll through the beautiful grounds.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Highlight Dinner of local cuisine and wine in the Loire Valley (HD)
- A Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian Restaurant (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Paris: Enjoy an illuminations tour of the French capital seeing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe See the Parisian landmarks from a unique perspective on a Seine cruise.
- Rouen: See the Cathedral and Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Visit the colourful markets.
- Honfleur: Visit the picturesque and historic port.
- Bayeux: Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum.
- Arromanches: Visit the Invasion Landings’ Museum and see the remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbour.
- Normandy Beaches: Drive along the D-Day landing beaches Pay your respects at the American Military Cemetery of St Laurent. Hear tales of valour at the Rangers’ memorial at Pointe du Hoc.
- St Malo: Walk along the fortifications and narrow streets.
- Mont St Michel: Enjoy a guided tour of the hill-top abbey.
- Loire Valley: Enjoy a wine tasting. See the imposing Châteaux of Saumur, Angers and Ussé: Visit Château d’Azay le Rideau, still surrounded by its moat. Visit Château de Villandry and its beautifully restored Renaissance gardens. Enjoy a short tutorial about the world famous Loire Valley wines.
- Chartres: Visit the Cathedral.
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Road to Rome - Start Paris (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E924
Land Price From: $4,075.00
13 Days
Proverbially, all roads lead to Rome, but this one includes grand views from the Eiffel Tower and Mount Pilatus, the atmospheric canals of Venice and the art of Renaissance Florence. Tour Pace: This classic tour is well paced with two-night stays in Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence and Rome. The travelling days are planned for your comfort with frequent rest stops. Hotels: Your hotels are mostly modern, such as the Londra in Florence. While in Venice your hotel is traditional, only meters away from St. Mark’s Square, having accommodated such luminaries as Richard Strauss and Winston Churchill.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Venice on your Dine-Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine and entertainment at a lively local restaurant in Rome (CD)
- 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
- Airport departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 12
- (Should your flights not coincide with these departure transfers, please make your own way to Rome airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Vimy Ridge: An introduction to the tragic events of WWI at the Canadian War memorial.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa in the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Florence: Visit the Academy Gallery to admire the original “Statue of David”. See the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ on the Baptistery and Signoria Square.
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Orvieto: Visit the pleasant Umbrian hilltop town.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Scenic Drives: Arlberg, Inn Valley, Tauern Mountains
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Road to Rome (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E924
Land Price From: $4,525.00
15 Days
Proverbially, all roads lead to Rome, but this one includes grand views from the Eiffel Tower and Mount Pilatus, the atmospheric canals of Venice and the art of Renaissance Florence. Tour Pace: This classic tour is well paced with two-night stays in Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence and Rome. The travelling days are planned for your comfort with frequent rest stops. Hotels: Your hotels are mostly modern, such as the Londra in Florence. While in Venice your hotel is traditional, only meters away from St. Mark’s Square, having accommodated such luminaries as Richard Strauss and Winston Churchill.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Venice on your Dine-Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine and entertainment at a lively local restaurant in Rome (CD)
- 1Continental Breakfast & 12 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 12
- (Should your flights not coincide with these departure transfers, please make your own way to Rome airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Vimy Ridge: An introduction to the tragic events of WWI at the Canadian War memorial.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa in the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart’s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Florence: Visit the Academy Gallery to admire the original “Statue of David”. See the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ on the Baptistery and Signoria Square.
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Orvieto: Visit the pleasant Umbrian hilltop town.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Scenic Drives: Arlberg, Inn Valley, Tauern Mountains
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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Romantic European - Start Brussels (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E912
Land Price From: $6,025.00
21 Days
Your love affair begins in Bruges. Unleash your spirit of adventure in Prague. Fall under Vienna’s spell, before being swept off your feet in Venice. Tour Pace: This is a well paced tour with two night stays in the eight key cities, allowing time for sightseeing, exploration at your own pace or optional excursions. Travelling days are well planned with plenty of stops for refreshment and photo opportunities. Hotels: An excellent selection of modern and traditional hotels including the impressive Corinthia Grand Hotel in Budapest and the Vienna Hilton Plaza. For location, Venice’s Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo, is only metres from St Mark’s Square.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 19 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Bruges: Visit one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns.
- Brussels: Visit the Grand Place and see the Mannekin Pis.
- Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Visit the fishing village of Volendam. Witness diamond cutting and demonstrations of clog and cheese-making.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Würzburg: See the Marienberg Fortress and Old Bridge.
- Nuremberg: See the old dwellings and town ramparts.
- Prague: Visit St Vitus Cathedral and see the Astronomical Clock.
- Bratislava:. Free time to explore the old town
- Budapest: Visit Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, then drive down Andrassy boulevard to Heroes’ Square.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canals. Venetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Florence: Visit Piazzale Michelangelo for views over Florence. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Signoria Square. See the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in Santa Croce Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: Visit to the Louvre Museum. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde, Opera House, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
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Romantic European (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E912
Land Price From: $6,475.00
23 Days
Your love affair begins in Bruges. Unleash your spirit of adventure in Prague. Fall under Vienna’s spell, before being swept off your feet in Venice. Tour Pace: This is a well paced tour with two night stays in the eight key cities, allowing time for sightseeing, exploration at your own pace or optional excursions. Travelling days are well planned with plenty of stops for refreshment and photo opportunities. Hotels: An excellent selection of modern and traditional hotels including the impressive Corinthia Grand Hotel in Budapest and the Vienna Hilton Plaza. For location, Venice’s Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo, is only metres from St Mark’s Square.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Lucerne (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 1 Continental Breakfast & 20 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Brussels: Visit the Grand Place and see the Mannekin Pis.
- Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower. Visit the fishing village of Volendam. Witness diamond cutting and demonstrations of clog and cheese-making.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Würzburg: See the Marienberg Fortress and Old Bridge.
- Nuremberg: See the old dwellings and town ramparts.
- Prague: Visit St Vitus Cathedral and see the Astronomical Clock.
- Bratislava:. Free time to explore the old town
- Budapest: Visit Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, then drive down Andrassy boulevard to Heroes’ Square.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Venice: See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canals. Venetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Rome: Tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Ancient Rome comes alive as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum.
- Florence: Visit Piazzale Michelangelo for views over Florence. View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Signoria Square. See the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in Santa Croce Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: Visit to the Louvre Museum. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde, Opera House, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- London: See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour
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Rome to London (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E925
Land Price From: $3,350.00
10 Days
If you had to define Europe by just a handful of cities and sightseeing experiences, then look no further than this tour. This is your classic European itinerary. Tour Pace: This dynamic tour showcases the historic and cultural variety of Europe in nine fabulous days. It’s vibrant, lively and feature packed. The historical centres of Florence, Rome and Venice means much of the sightseeing is done on foot, but afternoons are generally at leisure for you to explore at your own pace. Hotels: Your hotels are mostly modern in style, with the exception being the elegant Excelsior on the Venice Lido, which, over the years, has housed film stars and nobility. The Crown Plaza St Peters has a beautiful garden setting near the Vatican, while the upscale Pullman Montparnasse is located in the heart of the historical, commercial and cultural Left Bank district of Paris.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Lucerne on your Dine-Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian restaurant (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival transfers at scheduled times on Day 1(Should your flights not coincide with these arrival transfers, please make your own way from Rome airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Rome: Ancient Rome comes alive as you visit the Colosseum and overlook the Forum. Enjoy a private guided tour of the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Florence: Walk with your guide to see the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and open-air gallery of Signoria Square.
- Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St Mark’s Square. See the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark’s BasilicaEnjoy a gondola serenade along the atmospheric canalsVenetian glass-blowing demonstration.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church.Enjoy an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: See the Mona Lisa on your tour of one of the world’s best known art collections at the Louvre MuseumSee Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde & Opera House. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for views over the city.
- Scenic Drives: The Apennines, St Gotthard and Swiss Alps
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Select - London and Paris (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: S968
Land Price From: $1,799.00
9 Days
Your Vacation: London and Paris are as different as chalk and fromage, but they are both glorious, fascinating and fun. Insight will show you the highlights and then you can enjoy both of these cities at your own pace. Your Hotels: Be seduced by romantic Paris and then taken back to ancient times in Rome. If shopping is your thing, then neither of these cities will disappoint - and the same can be said of the mouth watering cuisine! The short, convenient flight ensures your time in the capitals is not diminished, so you won’t miss out on a thing. Included Features: London: A half day sightseeing tour of the West End with a qualified Blue Badge guide. See Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Paris: Enjoy an orientation tour seeing Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Palace, Garnier’s Opera House, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink Reception (WR)
- 7 delicious cooked breakfasts (B)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- 7 nights in First Class hotels in a central locations
- Destination Briefing
- All hotel service charges, taxes and porterage
- Personal Concierge service throughout
- Eurostar from London to Paris
- Special document wallet Insight Traveller Welcome pack and city maps
- All transfers, days 6 & 9 (per itinerary)
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Select - London, Paris and Rome (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: S969
Land Price From: $2,450.00
11 Days
Your Vacation: Ideal for the independent minded traveller who wants to spend quality time in three of Europe’s most renowned capital cities. A comprehensive panoramic sightseeing tour of each city is included to introduce you to the famous sights and attractions, followed by ample time to explore at your leisure. Your Hotels: Thistle Marble Arch is a classic art deco hotel overlooking the shops of Oxford Street and Marble Arch, with the West End theatre district only a short walk away. The first-class Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is at the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian complex. A stone’s throw from the Grande Bibliothèque, the Bastille and Marais districts. The Hotel Cicerone is an four star Hotel in Rome’s city centre offering luxury accommodation and extensive services.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink Reception (WR)
- 9 delicious cooked breakfasts (B)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- 9 nights in First Class hotels in a central locations
- All hotel service charges, taxes and porterage
- Personal Concierge service at your hotel
- Destination Briefing
- Special document wallet Insight Traveller Welcome pack and city maps
- Eurostar from London to Paris
- Flight from Paris to Rome
- All transfers, days 5, 8 & 11 (per itinerary)
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Select - Paris (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: S685
Land Price From: $1,225.00
7 Days
Your Vacation: This is perfect for guests who want to make the romantic French capital their own. You’ve got four full days to visit the great galleries, take side trips, stroll by the Seine, window-shop in the Faubourg St-Honoré or just enjoy a pleasant hour or two watching the passers-by from a Parisian café Your Hotels: The first-class Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is at the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian complex. A stone’s throw from the Grande Bibliothèque, Palais Omnisport stadium and the Bastille and the Marais districts. Included Features: Paris: Enjoy an orientation tour seeing Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Palace, Garnier’s Opera House, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink Reception (WR)
- 5 delicious cooked breakfasts (B)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- 5 nights in a First Class hotel in a central location
- All hotel service charges, taxes and porterage
- Personal Concierge service at your hotel
- Destination Briefing
- Special document wallet Insight Traveller Welcome pack and city map
- Airport transfers on Days 2 & 7 (per itinerary)
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Select - Paris and Rome (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: S970
Land Price From: $1,575.00
8 Days
Your Vacation: Be seduced by romantic Paris and then taken back to ancient times in Rome. If shopping is your thing, then neither of these cities will disappoint - and the same can be said of the mouth watering cuisine! The short, convenient flight ensures your time in the capitals is not diminished, so you won’t miss out on a thing. Your Hotels: The first-class Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is at the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian complex. A stone’s throw from the Grande Bibliothèque, the Bastille and Marais districts. The Hotel Cicerone is an four star Hotel in Rome’s city centre offering luxury accommodation and extensive services. Included Features: Paris: Enjoy an orientation tour seeing Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Palace, Garnier’s Opera House, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Rome: Enjoy an orientation tour seeing St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, the Colosseum, Victor Emmanuel II Monument and drive by the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink Reception (WR)
- 6 delicious cooked breakfasts (B)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- 6 nights in First Class hotels in a central locations
- Destination Briefing
- All hotel service charges, taxes and porterage
- Personal Concierge service throughout
- Special document wallet Insight Traveller Welcome pack and city maps
- Flight from Paris to Rome
- All transfers, days 2, 5 & 8 (per itinerary)
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