GLOBUS 2012: EUROPE IN DEPTH W/ LONDON EXT (KMCL)
26 days from Brussels to London, or 27 days incl. travel
For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum-from Brussels to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris-this is THE vacation to explore the European continent. Visit many of the famous cities and sites in Europe, with 2-night stays in Lucerne, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris. Then, there's a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Rhine cruise, the Black Forest, the Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, a walking tour with a Local Guide in Salzburg, a private boat transfer in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Paul de Vence, Arles, Burgos, Bilbao with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum, Biarritz, and Bordeaux. From there you'll take the high-speed TGV train to Paris. Sightseeing in all major cities includes the major sites, as well as highlight features such as Doges' Palace, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's David, the Prado Museum in Madrid, and a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Ride the high-speed Eurostar train to London for the conclusion of your vacation.
HOTELS
BRUSSELS Radisson Blu Royal (D), AMSTERDAM Mercure Aan De Amstel (F), RHINELAND Holiday Inn (F) at Heidelberg, LUCERNE Royal (F) or Ameron Flora (F), SALZBURG Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF), VIENNA Hilton Vienna Danube (SF), VENICE Ambasciatori (F) at Mestre (December 13: Principe (F)), ROME Crowne Plaza St. Peter's (SF), TUSCANY Settentrionale Esplanade (F) at Montecatini (December 13: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F) at Florence), NICE NH Nice (F), BARCELONA Rivoli Ramblas (F), MADRID Gran Hotel Princesa (SF), BILBAO Barcelo Avenida & Spa (F), BORDEAUX Mercure Chateau Chartrons (F), PARIS Concorde Montparnasse (F), LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF)
HOTELS
BRUSSELS Radisson Blu Royal (D), AMSTERDAM Mercure Aan De Amstel (F), RHINELAND Holiday Inn (F) at Heidelberg, LUCERNE Royal (F) or Ameron Flora (F), SALZBURG Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF), VIENNA Hilton Vienna Danube (SF), VENICE Ambasciatori (F) at Mestre (December 13: Principe (F)), ROME Crowne Plaza St. Peter's (SF), TUSCANY Settentrionale Esplanade (F) at Montecatini (December 13: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F) at Florence), NICE NH Nice (F), BARCELONA Rivoli Ramblas (F), MADRID Gran Hotel Princesa (SF), BILBAO Barcelo Avenida & Spa (F), BORDEAUX Mercure Chateau Chartrons (F), PARIS Concorde Montparnasse (F), LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 26 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Brussels | Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions. Later, walk to GRAND'PLACE and see famous Manneken Pis, followed by a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| Day 2 | Brussels-Amsterdam | In Amsterdam, enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see the 700-year-old capital, and visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. Later, how about an optional excursion to Volendam? (B,D) |
| Day 3 | Amsterdam-Cologne-Heidelberg, Germany-Rhineland | Past the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Cologne. Here, visit the gothic CATHEDRAL. The afternoon's highlight is a romantic RHINE CRUISE. Arrive in Heidelberg and take pictures of its castle. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | Rhineland-Lucerne | Morning stop in the BLACK FOREST. Next, take pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS and continue to Lucerne. (B,D) |
| Day 5 | Lucerne | During your walking tour, admire the LION MONUMENT and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop for Swiss watches and choose from our optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car, take a cruise on the fjord-like lake, or sign up for a folklore party. (B) |
| Day 6 | Lucerne-Liechtenstein-Innsbruck, Austria-Salzburg | A short stop in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of Liechtenstein. Next is Innsbruck, Austria's Olympic resort in the Tyrolean mountains. Walk to Emperor Maximilian's GOLDEN ROOF before continuing to Salzburg. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Salzburg-Vienna | A pleasant stroll with your Local Guide takes you through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, and ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD. Then, drive along the Danube Valley to Vienna. (B) |
| Day 8 | Vienna | Guided sightseeing features Prater Park with its Ferris wheel, the United Nations City, the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, St. Stephen's Cathedral, a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and a visit to STRAUSS HOUSE. Optional excursions to Schonbrunn Palace or to Grinzing are available. (B) |
| Day 9 | Vienna-Venice | Journey across scenic Semmering Pass to Venice. Tonight is your chance to sample the city's fine restaurants. (B) |
| Day 10 | Venice | Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Highlights of your guided walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE and its BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWERS' DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) |
| Day 11 | Venice-Rome | A scenic drive across the wooded Apennines brings you to the 'Eternal City.' (B) |
| Day 12 | Rome | Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL. Continue to monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Also visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM. (B) |
| Day 13 | Rome-Florence-Tuscany | In Florence, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit Michelangelo's celebrated David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. Admire the cathedral, and also visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. (B,D) |
| Day 14 | TUSCANY EXCURSION TO PISA | Focus on Pisa this morning and take pictures of its famous Leaning Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening, you may wish to join an optional dinner to a fine Tuscan restaurant to try out the local specialties. (B) |
| Day 15 | Tuscany-Nice | Enjoy a scenic drive along the Italian and French Riviera, and a stop at a PERFUME FACTORY. Tonight, an optional excursion is available to Monte Carlo. (B) |
| Day 16 | Nice Excursion to St Paul de Vence | This morning, visit the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day 17 | Nice-Arles-Barcelona | In Arles, walk to the famous Roman Amphitheater and enjoy free time. Next, continue to the Spanish border. Overnight in Barcelona. (B,D) |
| Day 18 | Barcelona | Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the spectacular Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi's masterpiece, and a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuic Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Afternoon at leisure. (B) |
| Day 19 | Madrid | Enjoy rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B) |
| Day 20 | Madrid | Guided sightseeing features the highlights of Madrid. Then, a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. Enjoy free time afterwards. (B) |
| Day 21 | MADRID-BURGOS-BILBAO | North to Burgos for a short visit, then, continue to Bilbao and visit the famous GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM. (B,D) |
| Day 22 | Bilbao-Biarritz, France-Bordeaux | Visit Biarritz, an ancient fishing village turned trendy seaside resort. Continue through the Landes region to Bordeaux and enjoy an orientation tour. (B,D) |
| Day 23 | Bordeaux-Paris | Travel by high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to the Louvre Museum. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket! (B). |
| Day 24 | Paris | Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous sights and a visit to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to Versailles Palace is available. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at one of Paris' fine restaurant. Afterwards, you may wish to join an optional drive through the 'City of Light." (B,D) |
| Day 25 | London | Board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the afternoon. Why not take in a West End show tonight? (B) |
| Day 26 | London | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $1484Triple room reduction: $157Extra nights per person in London:July 28 to August 12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220August 13 to September 6: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143
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GLOBUS 2012: EUROPE IN DEPTH W/ LONDON EXT (KMCL)
From $5,996.00 (USD)
For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum-from Brussels to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris-this is THE vacation to explore the European continent.
