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2009: EUROPEAN JEWELS WITH LONDON RETURN (4605)
14 days incl. air, or 13 days from London to London
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 See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture-a European vacation of a lifetime. Begin your trip in London with a full day to tour and discover the UK's capital on your own. Then, cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam, where a guided sightseeing tour and canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval fairytale towns with half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich, one of Germany's most popular travel destinations, and continue south to Innsbruck, Austria, and through the majestic Dolomites. Stop in the world-famous ski resort of Cortina, Italy, on your way to Venice. In Venice, a boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark's Square, and a Local Guide gives you a tour and tells you the stories behind famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland's Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to the German-speaking side of Switzerland and Lake Lucerne. Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities, offers impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument-a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. While in Lucerne, marvel at the surrounding Alpine peaks. Head into France and drive past some of France's most famous vineyards. In Paris, "The City of Light," enjoy two nights. You see the famous Paris sights with a Local Guide on your tour, including La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, and more. Enjoy time at leisure in Paris to soak up the romantic beauty. Finally, end your vacation by returning to London via the Channel ferry. This Europe tour-including England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France-will leave you with plenty of vacation photos, memories, and stories. An unforgettable vacation experience!
HOTELS
London Kensington Close (ST), Amsterdam Area Tulip Inn Amsterdam City West (ST) or Holiday Inn (F) at Lijnden, Rhineland Zum Anker (ST) at Andernach or Holiday Inn (F) at Cologne-Bonn Airport or Holiday Inn Stadtwald (F) at Cologne, Munich Rivoli (ST) or Tryp (F), Venice Area Poppi (ST) at Mira, Florence Area Europa (ST) at Signa or Ibis (ST) at Sesto Fiorentino, Lake Lucerne Pilatusblick (ST) at Kriens or Hirschen (ST) at Fluelen, Paris Campanile Berthier (ST) or Campanile Porte d'Italie (ST), London Thistle Euston (ST)
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| Call (781) 837-1111 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7467346 | | Cosmos | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | | | Day 2 | London | Check into your hotel. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. | | Day 3 | London | A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London's landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B) | | Day 4 | LONDON-AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND | Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here you meet your Tour Director and join your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area. (B) | | Day 5 | AMSTERDAM AREA-THE RHINELAND, GERMANY | A morning to enjoy Holland's busy metropolis. After an interesting visit to a famous diamond center, it's time for sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights. Finally, a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. In the afternoon, travel southwards to reach the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D) | | Day 6 | RHINELAND-ROMANTIC ROAD-MUNICH | Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, a drive along the Romantic Road, through towns and villages protected by medieval towergates and battlements, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. A fine example of this architecture is the centre of Rothenburg where you stop awhile. Overnight in Munich. (B) | | Day 7 | MUNICH-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA-VENICE AREA, ITALY | Travel from Munich to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. In the afternoon, drive over Brenner Pass into the Dolomites for a stop in the world-famous ski resort of Cortina before the descent into the Piave Valley to the Venice area. (B,D) | | Day 8 | MORNING IN VENICE-FLORENCE AREA | The included orientation tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Southwards into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for two overnights. (B) | | Day 9 | Florence | This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled all day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide that features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate of Paradise." (B,D) | | Day 10 | FLORENCE AREA-LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND | Across the Lombardy plains this morning to Canton Ticino's subtropical resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade before climbing towards the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Emerge on the German-speaking side of Switzerland and then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Paris | This morning, visit the Lion monument and the wooden bridge before joining an optional boat trip. Then vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets with rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Enter France via the comfortable highway, past some of its most famous vineyards, to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B) | | Day 12 | Paris | Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysees. Optional excursions are also available to visit some of the highlights and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B) | | Day 13 | PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND | Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent, return to London for an evening arrival. (B) | | Day 14 | YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM LONDON ARRIVES THE SAME DAY | (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $690No triple room reduction.2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.
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Additional Information:
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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