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EUROPEAN TREASURES

Tour Code - 5191

19 days London to London

Holland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Italy & France

All inclusive prices starting at: $2299

Unlock some of Europe’s finest treasures on this fantastic new holiday. Start in London before travelling to Amsterdam and east into
Germany to visit Hannover and Berlin. Head towards the Czech Republic for guided sightseeing in Prague and on to the beautiful city of
Vienna. Enter Slovenia, for an overnight stay in Ljubljana, a city rich in culture and history. Cross into Italy where highlights include a
canal boat ride in Venice, St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, Rome’s Colosseum, the Renaissance city of Florence, and Pisa’s Leaning Tower. In
France, enjoy the scenic French Riviera, Arles, Avignon, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Head north through Burgundy to Beaune,
famous for its fine wines, before finishing your holiday exploring the sights in the grand city of Paris.

Meals
Breakfast - 18
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 6

Standard Features
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Hannover, Dresden, Lake Worth, Ljubljana, Venice, Assisi, Pisa, Arles, Avignon, Beaune
SCENIC HIGHTLIGHTS: Styria, Italian & French Rivieras, Burgundy wine country
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Paris
TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation between London and the channel ports; on the Continent, private first-class air-conditioned
motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; canal transfer boat in Venice
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 7 dinners (D)
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience.

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Day by Day
Day Description

1 LONDON - AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND.

Leave in the early morning from your London joining hotel and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you
embark on your ferry for the Continent. Meet your tour director and board your luxury coach for the drive to the Amsterdam area.

2 AMSTERDAM AREA
Today, watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center in Amsterdam. Then, sightseeing with a Local Guide
pointing out the city highlights and a canal cruise to see this unique city from water level. (B,D)

3 AMSTERDAM AREA-HANNOVER,GERMANY-BERLIN
Leave the Amsterdam area and head east, passing Enschede and Osnabruck. Stop in Hannover, capital of Lower Saxony. Walk along the
streets of the Old Town and admire its beautiful half-timbered houses before continuing to Germany's capital city, Berlin. (B)

4
BERLIN.
No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Today
the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as it creates
brand new buildings in the most daring architectural style. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. In the
afternoon there is an optional excursion to historic Potsdam to visit Sanssouci Park, a marvel of landscape gardening and architectural
wonders, and to Cecilienhof Palace. (B)
5 BERLIN-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Cross the River Elbe this morning and on to Dresden for an orientation of the magnificently restored city after its almost total destruction
in World War II. Next, on to the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range before entering the Czech Republic and Bohemia on the
way to its beautiful capital, Prague. (B,D)

6 PRAGUE.
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture here must have truly inspired Prague composers Dvorak and Smetana. Included sightseeing
with a Local Guide features landmarks such as the National Theate, Belvedere, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Hall with its magnificent
Astronomical Clock. (B)

7 PRAGUE-VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Today, drive from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southwest before crossing into Austria. Arrive in Vienna in the early afternoon in
time for the optional excursion to the jewel of the former Habsburg Empire-breathtaking Schonbrunn Palace with its ornate imperial rooms
and its fabulous gardens. Reserve some energy for this evening's optional excursion. (B)

8 VIENNA.
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide this morning starts with a tour featuring the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for
a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Habsburgs. Finally, an inside visit of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
This afternoon, free time to absorb the splendors of this magnificent city. Indulge in a slice of Sachertorte, take a ride in a Fiaker, or just
a stroll through the Karntnerstrasse with its boutiques and coffee shops. This evening, music lovers won't want to miss taking in a concert
in the "mecca" of classical music. (B)

9 VIENNA-LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA.
South this morning to Semming Pass, then on through the beautiful Styrian countryside before continuing to Klagenfurt. Skirt Lake Worth
and after Villach through the Karawanken Tunnel, enter Slovenia and head towards stunning Lake Bled for a stop. Next, an overnight in
Ljubljana, a city rich in culture and history. (B,D)

10 LJUBLJANA-VENICE AREA, ITALY

Continue southwest today, skirting the Adriatic shores, passing the port of Trieste, and on to incomparable Venice. Venice is more like a
marvellous film set than a real city, with crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and quiet little piazzas.
Upon arrival, enjoy an included orientation, which starts with a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St Mark's SQUARE and a chance to
watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding
along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)

11 VENICE AREA-ROME.
An interesting drive south, cutting across the Po Delta, passing Ravenna, and through the gentle Umbrian hills to Assisi, where St. Francis
was born in 1182. Visit the medieval town and world-famous basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for the "Eternal City"
of Rome. (B)

12 ROME.
A city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting, and absolutely unique. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's
Square and is followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum, scene of gladiatorial encounters. This afternoon, enjoy
one of our popular optional excursions. (B)

13 ROME-FLORENCE AREA.
This morning, join the optional excursion to the Vatican, an independent state since 1929 and, of course, residence of the Pope. See the
Vatican Museums and admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. In the late afternoon, head north to Florence. On the included walking tour of
the charming Old Town with a Local Guide, cover most of the city highlights: the Piazza Santa Croce, beautiful Piazza Signoria, Palazzo
Vecchio and its courtyard, and the Piazza del Duomo with its cathedral, the 'Gate of Para e,' and the Giotto Campanile. (B,D)
 14 FLORENCE AREA-PISA-FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE
Travel west today through Tuscany, stopping first in Pisa's Square of Miracles to admire the amazing Leaning Tower. Next, head north past
Genoa along the Italian Riviera, then cross the border to reach your hotel for two nights on the French Riviera. (B)

15 FRENCH RIVIERA.
A whole day to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera, and a good opportunity to take advantage of the optional excursions. (B,D)

16 FRENCH RIVIERA-ARLES-AVIGNON-LYON AREA.

Take the inland road across sun-drenched Provence and landscapes made famous by Van Gogh. Stop for a short visit in elegant Arles, still
brimming with Roman heritage. Later, head for Avignon on the River Rhone, famous for its Roman bridge, massive city walls, and the
"Palais des Papes," former residence of the popes. Continue north to Lyon, France's second-largest city. (B,D)

17 LYON AREA-BEAUNE-PARIS.
Focus on the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy, and take a break in ancient Beaune. Then, travel on the comfortable highway
to Paris, arriving in time to enjoy the spectacular optional cabaret show. (B)

18 PARIS.
A full day to enjoy the city that's known throughout the world for its fashion, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Included
sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you the best-known sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the
Pyramid at the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the fabulous Champs-Elysees. Optional excursions are also available to enrich your experience in
the "City of Light." To celebrate the success of your tour, don't miss the French farewell dinner party tonight. (B)

19 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)

Dates/Prices
NB: All prices listed are per person
OCTOBER 2010
Start Date End Date Availability Twin Share Single

13 Oct 2010 31 Oct 2010 On Request $2399 US $3299 US Hotel List

NOVEMBER 2010
Start Date End Date Availability Twin Share Single

3 Nov 2010 21 Nov 2010 Open $2319 US $3219 US Hotel List

DECEMBER 2010
Start Date End Date Availability Twin Share Single

18 Dec 2010 5 Jan 2011 On Request $2299 US $3199 US Hotel List

ACCOMMODATION PRICES
Pre & Post Tour City Start Date End Date Single Price Twin Price Triple Price
PRE London 1 May 2010 31 Oct 2010 $162 US $108 US $93 US
PRE London 1 Nov 2010 16 Jan 2011 $133 US $79 US $58 US
POST London 1 May 2010 31 Oct 2010 $162 US $108 US $93 US
POST London 1 Nov 2010 16 Jan 2011 $133 US $79 US $58 US
OPTIONAL CHARGES
Type Name Price

OPTIONAL Gratuity $160US

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Tour Map

Optional Tours
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your
tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the
important travel documents.
Cost Description

Name:MORNING CITY SIGHTSEEING - DAILY

28 Location:LONDON
GBP Details:A comprehensive tour in the company of a local guide including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held).
Note: Groups cannot visit St.Paul's on Sundays. Reduced traffic permits more sightseeing and a lower price (#23.00) applies.

35 Name:TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS - AFTERNOONS DAILY

 Location:LONDON
GBP Details:Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons
daily.

Name:AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE - DAILY

35 Location:LONDON
GBP Details:Enjoy your guided visit to the Queen's favourite residence, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The highlight is the
newly refurbished state rooms.

Name:BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND THE ROYAL MEWS - AFTERNOONS DAILY JULY 27 TO SEPTEMBER 29
43 Location:LONDON
GBP Details:First a guided visit to the Royal Mews to see the magnificent gold coach, then admire over 20 grand rooms in the palace
used by the Queen for state occasions.

Name:A TASTE OF LONDON - DAILY APRIL TO OCTOBER

Location:LONDON
55
Details:Ideal for your arrival day, this guided evening excursion includes a tasty four-course dinner with wine at a first class
GBP
restaurant close to the famous Tower Bridge followed by an illumination cruise on the River Thames taking in many well known
landmarks.

Name:VOLENDAM AND ZAANS SCHANS

Location:AMSTERDAM
15
Details:Drive to Volendam where you will have free time to enjoy a stroll and view the sights. From Volendam continue to Zaanse
EUR
Schans, a working open-air museum that demonstrates what life was like in the 17th and 18th centuries. During the afternoon you
will also visit a cheese shop and clog maker for a demonstration.

Name:FLOWERFIELDS AND KEUKENHOF PARK

28 Location:AMSTERDAM
EUR Details:This tour takes you through Holland's most colourful springtime attractions. See the fields of Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
in bloom. Visit famous Keukenhof Garden Park, an unforgettable sight. This excursion is available from March 25th to May 20th.

Name:AMSTERDAM AT NIGHT
Location:AMSTERDAM
20
Details:Enjoy a ride through the nightlife centre; see the pretty illuminated canals during a stroll through the red-light district with
EUR
your local guide who will explain what might at first seem obvious! Stop for an included drink at a typical Dutch "Brown cafe" to
experience real Amsterdam atmosphere. (Not suitable for children).

Name:ZIKO'S GRILL DINNER

33 Location:BERLIN
EUR Details:A fun evening at a local restaurant with good food and atmosphere. You will be served a four-course meal with 2 drinks per
person and coffee/tea. During the evening musical entertainment you can even dance between the tables!

Name:FAMOUS CITY OF POTSDAM

40 Location:BERLIN
EUR Details:Potsdam is famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. Visit the Cecilienhof Palace where Truman,
Attlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. See magnificent Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederich the Great.

Name:CITY-NIGHT CRUISE
45 Location:BERLIN
EUR Details:Enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the city centre with a warm and cold buffet on board. The dinner will be accompanied by
music and a commentary.

Name:PANORAMA AND KRIZIK'S FOUNTAINS

Location:PRAGUE
30 Details:First enjoy a visit to Strahov monastery where you will appreciate a spectacular view over the whole of Prague and the
EUR Moldau River. Then continue to a typical Czech pub where you will taste the famous Prague dark beer. You will end your evening at
the Krizikova Fountains, a well known outdoor spectacle where the fountains and the sound of the cascading water is synchronised
with music and lights.

Name:THE BEST OF MEDIEVAL PRAGUE

Location:PRAGUE
35
Details:An afternoon full of history and architectural beauty - an intensive visit of the entire Castle District with entrance to the
EUR
Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Crypt of the Bohemian Kings. You will also see inside the St. George Basilica. Finally, to
Golden Lane where Franz Kafka lived for a short while.

Name:BOAT CRUISE WITH DINNER

Location:PRAGUE
38
Details:Marvel at illuminated Prague buildings while cruising along the Vltava River enjoying your buffet dinner with a drink. See
EUR
Castle Hill, the Charles Bridge and other famous landmarks, and soak up the romantic atmosphere to the sound of live accordion
music.

40 Name:SCHONBRUNN PALACE AND GARDENS

 Location:VIENNA
Details:A guided tour of part of the magnificent palace of Schonbrunn, which was the summer residence of the Austrian Emperors
EUR
for nearly 150 years. It was built between 1695 and 1749 with over 100 rooms and beautiful gardens. End the tour with free time in
the main gardens.

Name:EVENING IN THE VIENNESE WOODS

42 Location:VIENNA
EUR Details:A visit to Vienna is incomplete without seeing one of its famous wine villages. Enjoy typical vintner's fare and taste
Heurigen (new wine). With musicians to entertain you, this is a convivial, and jovial evening.

Name:KURSALON WALTZ SHOW

Location:VIENNA
40
Details:The Vienna Kursalon was built between 1865 and 1867 in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The Kursalon sparkles in
EUR
renewed splendour, inviting audiences to experience the musical pleasures that have thrilled visitors since the famed Promenade
Concerts of the Strauss brothers. Enjoy the unique Viennese ambience and partake of this wonderful musical journey through time.

Name:GONDOLA SERENADE
40 Location:VENICE
EUR Details:This is one of the highlights of any European holiday - a gondola ride through centuries-old canals, under famous arched
bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.

Name:TREASURES OF ROME BY NIGHT AND DINNER

52 Location:ROME
EUR Details:An evening tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares: Piazza Barberini, Triton Fountain, Via Veneto,
Villa Borghese and Trevi Fountain. Finish the evening with a meal in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music included.

Name:THE CATACOMBS
38 Location:ROME
EUR Details:The early Christians created the Catacombs, a network of underground corridors, during centuries of persecution by the
Romans. Included visit to St. Paul's Outside the Walls.

Name:CASTELLI ROMANI WITH DINNER

Location:ROME
50
Details:Drive through the ancient villages in the Alban Hills, a landscape of rare beauty, myths, legends and history. Take pictures
EUR
of the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. Then to Frascati where one of the famous local white wines is included with your
dinner in a tavern.

Name:VATICAN MUSEUM AND SISTINE CHAPEL

52 Location:ROME
EUR Details:A tour around the Vatican museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by
Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangelo's "Last Judgement".

Name:EXCURSION TO ST.PAUL DE VENCE

Location:NICE
15
Details:See lovely landscapes on your drive to St. Paul de Vence, a medieval Provencal village set on a spur, surrounded by well-
EUR
preserved ramparts. Enjoy the serene setting of this picturesque spot made famous by artists such as Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, and
Miro.

Name:MONTECARLO BY NIGHT DRINK ONLY - CHAUMIER

Location:NICE
33 Details:A beautiful drive along the French Riviera - arriving in the Principality of Monaco see the Cathedral and the Royal Palace.
EUR Stop for a drink at "Le Cafe de Paris" giving you the opportunity to absorb the jet-set atmosphere of Monaco. Afterwards time to
gamble* at the famous Casino or just relax and enjoy the elegant ambience. *Personal ID required and formal dress code (but not
evening wear) recommended. Minimum age limit to enter the Casino 21 years.

Name:MONTECARLO BY NIGHT WITH DINNER - CHAUMIER

Location:NICE
Details:A beautiful drive along the French Riviera - arriving in the Principality of Monaco, where you will have a delicious French
52
dinner. After dinner see the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. Then stop for a drink at "Le Cafe de Paris" giving you the opportunity
EUR
to absorb the jet-set atmosphere of Monaco. Afterwards time to gamble* at the famous Casino or just relax and enjoy the elegant
ambience. *Personal ID required and formal dress code (but not evening wear) recommended. Minimum age limit to enter the
Casino 21 years.

Name:THE LOUVRE AND ITS MASTERPIECES

Location:PARIS
38
Details:Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on
EUR
a guided tour. The Louvre Museum is open every day except Tuesdays and bank holidays. On these days, you will be offered
alternative sights.

65 Name:CABARET SHOW
EUR Location:PARIS
Details:A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to a typical cabaret show. A magical evening, either at the Nouvelle Eve
 situated in the heart of Pigalle or at the Paradis Latin built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel or at the Lido de Paris located on the famous
Champs Elysees. A glass of champagne is served during the show.

Name:VERSAILLES - SUN KING'S PALACE (SAT-SUN)

Location:PARIS
70
Details:Week-ends visit > Historic Versailles is the beautiful restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the
EUR
palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every
day except Mondays and bank holidays. On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.

Name:FAREWELL DINNER AND MONTMARTRE

57 Location:PARIS
EUR Details:Start the evening with a visit to Montmartre, the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church. After a
panoramic view of the city, enjoy a memorable four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine.