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European Winter Delight 2010
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
XN0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Starting Price |
$2169 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Switzerland
Italy
France
England
Austria
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City Highlights |
Paris, Lucerne, London, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Rome |
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London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if heldLondon-Paris: By Eurostar trainParis: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel TowerLucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel BridgeVaduz: Visit the capital of LiechtensteinInnsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden RoofSalzburg: Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter’s ChurchyardVenice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblowers’ demonstrationFlorence: Guided walking tour including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria SquareRome: Guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman ForumNote:- In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
- December 20 departure has different weekdays: arriving on Monday in London and leaving on Friday from Rome.
MEALS
Buffet breakfast (B), including 2 full English breakfasts in London; 2 three-course dinners (D)
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Day 1: (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in London, England.
(Wed.) Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3: London.
(Thu.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Afternoon free for an optional excursion to the Tower of London. (B)
Day 4: London–Paris, France.
(Fri.) Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris, the splendid capital of a beautiful country. (B)
Day 5: Paris.
(Sat.) Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. For a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the baroque Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 6: Paris–Lucerne, Switzerland.
(Sun.) Enjoy a comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of Burgundy. Turn east towards the Swiss Alps and arrive in picture-book Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 7: Lucerne.
(Mon.) During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobbled streets of the Old Town, then cross the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore the quaint narrow streets, to shop for Swiss watches, or to join an optional excursion to one of the famous Alps surrounding Lucerne. (B)
Day 8: Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg.
(Tue.) Leave Switzerland and stop for a short visit of Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, before entering the Austrian Alps on your way to Tyrol. In Innsbruck, walk through the Old Town and take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF before continuing to Sound of Music Salzburg. A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide features MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Take pictures of Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. (B,D)
Day 9: Salzburg–Venice, Italy.
(Wed.) This morning, enjoy a spectacular drive through the Alps to Italy and to Venice, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (B)
Day 10: Venice–Florence.
(Thu.) Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE and admire its byzantine basilica, the Clock Tower, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Also, watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. You may wish to join an optional gondola ride before your departure for Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” (B)
Day 11: Florence–Rome.
(Fri.) During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. Then, a smooth drive to the “Eternal City.” (B)
Day 12: Rome.
(Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Tonight, why not join an optional farewell dinner with local specialties and wine at one of Rome’s fine restaurants? (B)
Day 13: (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Jan 05 - Jan 17, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Jan 19 - Jan 31, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Feb 02 - Feb 14, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Feb 16 - Feb 28, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Mar 02 - Mar 14, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Mar 16 - Mar 28, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Mar 23 - Apr 04, 2010 | Call Us | $2169.0 | N/A | $2169 | | Mar 30 - Apr 11, 2010 | Call Us | $2439.0 | N/A | $2439 | | Apr 06 - Apr 18, 2010 | Call Us | $2439.0 | N/A | $2439 | | Apr 13 - Apr 25, 2010 | Call Us | $2439.0 | N/A | $2439 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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