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2012

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Tour Code - KM

25 days London to London London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rhineland, Lucerne, Salzburg, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Paris

All inclusive prices starting at: $6799


For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum, from London to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris this is THE holiday to explore  the European continent. Visit many of the famous cities and sights in Europe, with two-night stays in  Lucerne, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris.Then there's the high-speed Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, 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's 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 include the major sites, as well as highlight features such as the Doges' Palace, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's David, the Prado Museum in Madrid, and ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You'll see the European continential coasts: the English Channel, the North Sea coast, the Italian & French Riveras, and the Bay of Biscay. Hardly any travel company has created a holiday that offers so much!

NOTE: In the rare event that the Eurostar train or the TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided. 1216 Christmas Eve in Venice and New Years Eve in Nice (Dinner included)

Meals

  • Breakfast - 24
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 11

Standard Features

LONDON-BRUSSELS: By high-speed Eurostar train.
BRUSSELS: Visit Grand'Place; welcome dinner.
AMSTERDAM: Canal cruise; diamond centre.
COLOGNE: Visit the cathedral.
RHINE CRUISE.
HEIDELBBERG: Take pictures of the castle.
BLACK FOREST & RHINE FALLS.
LUCERNE: Walking tour including the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge.
VADUZ: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein.
INNSBRUCK: Walk to the Golden Roof.
SALZBURG: Guided walking tour visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter's Churchyard.
VIENNA: Guided sightseeing, visit the Strauss House.
VENICE: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square & Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration.
ROME: Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
FLORENCE: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo's David, and Signoria Square.
PISA: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower.
NICE: Visit perfume factory; excursion to St. Paul de Vence.
ARLES: Walk to the Roman Amphitheater.
BARCELONA: Guided sightseeing, visit the gothic quarter; take pictures of the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
MADRID: Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum.
BURGOS: Visit.
BILBAO: Guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum.
BIARRITZ: Visit the seaside resort.
BORDEAUX: Orientation drive.
BORDEAUX-PARIS: By high-speed TGV train (first-class).
PARIS: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower: farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast (B); 11 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Brussels and a special farewell dinner with wine in Paris

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.

Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Walk to GRAND' PLACE and see famous Manneken Pis, followed by a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

2

BRUSSELS-AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.

In Amsterdam, enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see the 700-year old capital, and visit a major DIAMOND CENTRE. Later, how about an optional excursion to Volendam? (B,D)

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)

4

RHINELAND-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.

Morning stop in the BLACK FOREST. Next, take pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS and continue to Lucerne. (B,D)

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)

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)

7

SALZBURG-VIENNA.

A pleasant stroll with your Local Guide takes you through the historic centre. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, and ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD. Then, drive along the Danube Valley to Vienna. (B)

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)

9

VIENNA-VENICE, ITALY.

Journey across scenic Semmering Pass to Venice. Tonight is your chance to sample the city's fine restaurants. (B)

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)

11

VENICE-ROME.

A scenic drive across the wooded Apennines brings you to the "Eternal City." (B)

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)

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)

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)

15

TUSCANY-NICE, FRANCE.

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)

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)

17

NICE-ARLES-BARCELONA, SPAIN.

In Arles, walk to the famous Roman Amphitheater and enjoy free time. Next, continue to the Spanish border. Overnight in Barcelona. (B,D)

18

BARCELONA.

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the spectacular Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's masterpiece, and a panoramic view of the city and harbour from Montjuic Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

19

BARCELONA-MADRID.

Rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B)

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)

21

MADRID-BURGOS-BILBAO.

North to Burgos for a short visit, then, continue to Bilbao and visit the famous GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM. (B,D)

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)

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).

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)

25

PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND.

Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the afternoon, where the holiday ends. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
06 May 201230 May 2012On Request $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List
20 May 201213 Jun 2012On Request $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List
27 May 201220 Jun 2012On Request $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
10 Jun 201204 Jul 2012On Request $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List
17 Jun 201211 Jul 2012Open $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
19 Aug 201212 Sep 2012Open $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Sep 201226 Sep 2012Open $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List
16 Sep 201210 Oct 2012Open $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List
30 Sep 201224 Oct 2012Open $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
07 Oct 201231 Oct 2012On Request $7199 NZD $8878 NZD Hotel List

Dec 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
16 Dec 201209 Jan 2013Open $6799 NZD $8478 NZD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTLondon01 Jan 201230 Apr 2012 $185 NZD $106 NZD $100 NZD
POSTLondon01 May 201226 Jul 2012 $298 NZD $184 NZD $174 NZD
POSTLondon01 Nov 201210 Jan 2013 $210 NZD $118 NZD $112 NZD
POSTLondon13 Aug 201231 Oct 2012 $298 NZD $184 NZD $174 NZD
POSTLondon27 Jul 201212 Aug 2012 $361 NZD $224 NZD $215 NZD
PRELondon01 Jan 201230 Apr 2012 $185 NZD $106 NZD $100 NZD
PRELondon01 May 201226 Jul 2012 $298 NZD $184 NZD $174 NZD
PRELondon01 Nov 201231 Dec 2012 $210 NZD $118 NZD $112 NZD
PRELondon13 Aug 201231 Oct 2012 $298 NZD $184 NZD $174 NZD
PRELondon27 Jul 201212 Aug 2012 $361 NZD $224 NZD $215 NZD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity303 NZD

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Tour Code - KM

25 days London to London London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rhineland, Lucerne, Salzburg, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Paris

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Optional Excursions

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.

PriceDetails
39  GBP

Name: AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE DAILY
Location: LONDON
Description: 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.
59  GBP

Name: A TASTE OF LONDON DAILY APRIL TO OCTOBER
Location: LONDON
Description: Ideal for your arrival day, this guided evening excursion includes a 3-course dinner with wine and beer at a contemporary London restaurant, followed by a narrated illumination cruise on the River Thames.
71  EUR

Name: A VENETIAN NIGHT OUT INCLUDING TRANSFER
Location: VENICE
Description: Travel by private water taxi along the splendid Grand Canal to a fine Venetian restaurant. Taste four mouth-watering courses of local specialties and wine or soft drinks. After dinner, time to explore romantic Venice.
61  EUR

Name: BEST OF MOZART AND STRAUSS
Location: VIENNA
Description: Attend a concert in one of the most beautiful concert halls in Vienna. The costumed Orchestra performs well-known arias composed by Mozart as well as famous pieces like "The Blue Danube Waltz" and "The Radetzky March" by Strauss.
49  GBP

Name: BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND THE ROYAL MEWS AFTERNOONS DAILY JULY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30
Location: LONDON
Description: 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.
55  EUR

Name: CLASSICAL AUSTRIAN DINNER
Location: VIENNA
Description: Enjoy a four-course Austrian dinner with drinks at a typical local restaurant.
166  EUR

Name: DINNER AND SHOW AT MOULIN ROUGE
Location: PARIS
Description: An exciting evening at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show and a glass of champagne completes your evening in style.
45  EUR

Name: EXCURSION TO THE LOUVRE MUSEUM
Location: PARIS
Description: Let your guide bring to life the most celebrated treasures of the impressive LOUVRE MUSEUM including da Vinci's famous "Mona Lisa." Note: This excursion is not available to groups on Tuesdays, public holidays, and Sundays.
61  EUR

Name: EXCURSION TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES
Location: PARIS
Description: Take a short journey out of Paris with your local guide to the lavish 17th-century baroque palace built by Sun King Louis XIV, with its magnificent STATE APARTMENTS, Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Time to stroll through parts of the elegant 101 hecatare (250-acre) GARDENS. Note: This excursion is not available on Mondays and public holidays.
49  EUR

Name: EXCURSION TO TOLEDO
Location: MADRID
Description: Admire Castilian landscapes on your way to the beautiful imperial city of Toledo. Visit the 13th century gothic Cathedral, Church of Santo Tome, the Synagogue and a Damascene steel workshop.
76  EUR

Name: FLAMENCO EVENING WITH DINNER
Location: BARCELONA
Description: Experience a traditional Spanish buffet dinner and the excitement of a flamenco show, a genuine Spanish art, expressing passion and intensity. A must to be experienced by anyone who visits Spain!
38  EUR

Name: GONDOLA SERENADE
Location: VENICE
Description: Enjoy a ride in a traditional gondola, gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas, serenaded by live music.(gondola for 6 people)
53  EUR

Name: HEURIGEN DINNER
Location: VIENNA
Description: Enjoy dinner with music and wine at one of the Heurigen (wine taverns) in Vienna Woods. Try wine from the current harvest year and traditional fare such as wienerschnitzel and apfelstrudel.
69  EUR

Name: LAGOON CRUISE AND MEAL IN BURANO
Location: VENICE
Description: Cruise past the islands of Santa Elena, San Michele and the famous Lido to picturesque Burano island, renowned for its lace making and colourful houses. Savour a mouth-watering meal, drinks included. Free time to shop and stroll.
67  EUR

Name: MONTECARLO BY NIGHT AND DINNER
Location: NICE
Description: Enjoy a delicious French dinner, with wine and a walking tour of the Old Town. Time to relax or gamble at the famous Grand Casino.
58  EUR

Name: MOUNT PILATUS
Location: LUCERNE
Description: A spectacular panoramic view over Central Switzerland from 2133.6 metres (7,000 feet) up, via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (inclination 48 degrees) as well as the silent aerial tramway and panoramic gondolas.
31  EUR

Name: ONE HOUR CRUISE ON LAKE LUCERNE
Location: LUCERNE
Description: Board your private motorboat for an enchanting and relaxing one-hour cruise on glassy Lake Lucerne also known as the Vierwaldstattersee or "Lake of the Four Forest Cantons". Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and admire fjords, bays and rolling meadows.
59  EUR

Name: ORIENTATION DRIVE & ROMAN DINNER
Location: ROME
Description: Enjoy an unforgettable drive through some of the more exclusive streets of the "Eternal City". Marvel at the impressive piazzas, fountains and ancient buildings in all their majesty and much more. This tour will include a four-course dinner with wine and soft drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
55  EUR

Name: PANORAMIC DRIVE & DINNER
Location: MADRID
Description: Drive through the capital's boulevards, passing beautiful buildings and fountains. Later dine Spanish-style at one of Madrid's favourite restaurants with drinks included.
52  EUR

Name: PANORAMIC DRIVE AND PROVENCAL DINNER
Location: NICE
Description: Take in breathtaking views of the French Riviera on your way up through the famous "corniche" (cliff roads). Then, proceed to delightful Eze for dinner in a typical restaurant.
38  EUR

Name: ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS
Location: ROME
Description: A guided stroll through the historical centre of Rome: your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria, or the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings.
68  EUR

Name: ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS & DINNER
Location: ROME
Description: A guided stroll through the historical centre of Rome: your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its basilica of Santa Maria, the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, and San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings. After your walk, relax and enjoy a four-course dinner, including drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
44  EUR

Name: SCHOENBRUNN PALACE
Location: VIENNA
Description: With your expert guide, visit magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and former summer residence of the imperial family.
140  GBP

Name: SHOWNIGHT - BILLY ELLIOT (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS)
Location: LONDON
Description: A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the original London staging of the inspirational musical Billy Elliot.
140  GBP

Name: SHOWNIGHT - WICKED (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS)
Location: LONDON
Description: A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Wesminster followed by best seats at The Apollo Victoria Theatre to see the sensational London production of Wicked.
72  EUR

Name: SWISS FOLKLORE PARTY AND DINNER
Location: LUCERNE
Description: Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will meet at your after-dinner folklore party are real experts. They entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances, while you sample cheese fondue and a drink of your choice.
32  EUR

Name: THE BULB FIELDS AND KEUKENHOF
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: Drive past outstanding flower fields to Keukenhof Park and celebrate spring when the 32-hectare (79-acre) park will be a feast for the eyes with 7 million bulbs in bloom. Amateur and professional photographers, as well as art devotees, will also appreciate the pieces by famous Dutch and foreign artists around the park.
39  GBP

Name: TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS AFTERNOONS DAILY
Location: LONDON
Description: Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily.
56  EUR

Name: TUSCAN DINNER
Location: MONTECATINI
Description: Savour a traditional Italian four-course meal in the warm atmosphere of a famous agriturismo, amidst the green hills of Valdinievole.
25  EUR

Name: VILLE LUMIERE - ILLUMINATION DRIVE
Location: PARIS
Description: Enjoy a drive through the illuminated city and learn why Paris is called the "City of Lights"; a vision to last a lifetime!
26  EUR

Name: VOLENDAM, ITS WINDMILL AND CHEESE FARM
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: Visit a Dutch cheese farm and windmill, before enjoying a drink in the quaint fishing village of Volendam, where many inhabitants still wear traditional costumes.
59  EUR

Name: VOLENDAM, ITS WINDMILL, CHEESE FARM AND DUTCH DINNER
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: Visit a Dutch cheese farm and windmill, before enjoying a typical Dutch dinner with drinks in a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Volendam, where many inhabitants still wear traditional costumes.
52  EUR

Name: WALTZ AND OPERETTA CONCERT
Location: VIENNA
Description: An opera house orchestra and soloists perform famous works by Johann Strauss, Lehar, Mozart, and more in one of the city's elegant concert halls.
 
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