Tour Duration: 19 days Tour Code: KA2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$4319 [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
1
LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Walk to GRAND' PLACE and 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, maybe join an optional excursion to Volendam? (B,D)
3
AMSTERDAM-COLOGNE-HEIDELBERG, GERMANY-RHINELAND. Pass 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. Next is Heidelberg, famous for its red-walled castle. (B,D)
4
RHINELAND-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. Morning stop in the BLACK FOREST, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. On the Swiss border, take your pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS, and continue to Lucerne. This evening, you may wish to sign up for a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing(B)
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. (B,D)
6
LUCERNE-LIECHTENSTEIN-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA-MUNICH. GERMANY. A short stop in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of Liechtenstein. Next, a panoramic drive to Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol. Walk through its quaint streets and take pictures of Emperor Maximilian's GOLDEN ROOF before continuing to Munich. Your orientation drive features Munich's most famous landmarks: the Olympic Stadium and 305 metres (1,000 foot) high Television Tower. Tonight is your chance to try a stein of beer in the famous Hofbrauhaus. (B)
7
MUNICH-SALZBURG, AUSTRIA-VIENNA. Through southern Bavaria to the Austrian border and on to Salzburg. 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. Time to browse through the shops or to visit Mozart's birthplace, if you wish. Then, drive along the Danube Valley to Vienna. (B)
8
VIENNA. Guided sightseeing features Prater Park with its Ferris wheel, the United Nations City on the Danube, the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and a visit to ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. Optional excursions to Schonbrunn Palace or to Grinzing for a taste of Heurigen wine are available. (B)
9
VIENNA-VENICE, ITALY. Journey across scenic Semmering Pass and through the loveliest parts of Austria 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. Then, explore Venice at your own pace or join an optional gondola ride. (B,D)
11
VENICE-FERRARA-ROME. In Ferrara, time to stroll along imposing Este Castle to the marble cathedral before continuing 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. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM. Time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion. (B)
13
ROME-FLORENCE-TUSCANY. An easy morning drive to Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance." During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise." Also visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. (B,D)
14
TUSCANY-PISA-NICE, FRANCE. Focus on Pisa this morning for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower. Next, a scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast towards the Principality of Monaco. Here, leave the highway for the panoramic Moyenne Corniche and visit one of the PERFUME FACTORIES. This evening, you might want to sample some French cuisine. (B)
15
AT LEISURE IN NICE. Full day to enjoy this enchanting resort on the Cote d'Azur at your own pace. Later, an exciting optional excursion to Monte Carlo is available. (B)
16
NICE-AVIGNON-LYON. Stop in Avignon, the medieval residence of several Popes and antipopes. Walk through the Old Town and take pictures of the gothic papal palace and the bridge of the popular song before proceeding to Lyon, the country's second-largest city. (B,D)
17
LYON-PARIS. Drive through Burgundy to Paris, the traditional climax of a European vacation. Afternoon at leisure to explore the world capital of chic and style at your own pace or join an optional excursion to the famous Louvre Museum. (B)
18
PARIS. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the the Opera, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysees. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles is available, and tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket! (B)
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PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND. Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the late afternoon, where the holiday ends. (B)
AMSTERDAM: Canal cruise; visit a major diamond centre
COLOGNE: Visit the cathedral
RHINE CRUISE
HEIDELBERG: 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
MUNICH: Orientation drive
SALZBURG: Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter's Churchyard
VIENNA: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
VENICE: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration
FERRARA: Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral
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 a perfume factory
AVIGNON: Walk to the Palace of the Popes
PARIS: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Brussels
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Meals Breakfast - 18 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 7
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.
Cost
Description
39
GBP
Name:TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS AFTERNOONS DAILY Location:LONDON Details:Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily.
39
GBP
Name:AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE DAILY Location:LONDON 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.
49
GBP
Name:BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND THE ROYAL MEWS AFTERNOONS DAILY JULY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30 Location:LONDON 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.
59
GBP
Name:A TASTE OF LONDON DAILY APRIL TO OCTOBER Location:LONDON Details: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.
99
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - BILLY ELLIOT (MONDAYS - THURSDAYS) Location:LONDON Details:A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner a 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.
99
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - WICKED (MONDAYS - THURSDAYS) Location:LONDON Details: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.
59
EUR
Name:VOLENDAM, ITS WINDMILL, CHEESE FARM AND DUTCH DINNER Location:AMSTERDAM Details: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.
26
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Name:VOLENDAM, ITS WINDMILL AND CHEESE FARM Location:AMSTERDAM Details: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.
32
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Name:THE BULB FIELDS AND KEUKENHOF Location:AMSTERDAM Details: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.
72
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Name:SWISS FOLKLORE PARTY AND DINNER Location:LUCERNE Details: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.
31
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Name:ONE HOUR CRUISE ON LAKE LUCERNE Location:LUCERNE Details: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.
58
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Name:MOUNT PILATUS Location:LUCERNE Details: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.
27
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Name:FAMOUS HOFBRAUHAUS Location:MUNICH Details:Enjoy a stein of beer in the Festival Hall of the HOFBRAUHAUS, where Bavarian musicians never fail to put everyone in a genuine "Oktoberfest" mood.
52
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Name:WALTZ AND OPERETTA CONCERT Location:VIENNA Details: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.
55
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Name:CLASSICAL AUSTRIAN DINNER Location:VIENNA Details:Enjoy a four-course Austrian dinner with drinks at a typical local restaurant.
61
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Name:BEST OF MOZART AND STRAUSS Location:VIENNA Details: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.
44
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Name:SCHOENBRUNN PALACE Location:VIENNA Details:With your expert guide, visit magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and former summer residence of the imperial family.
53
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Name:HEURIGEN DINNER Location:VIENNA Details: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.
71
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Name:A VENETIAN NIGHT OUT INCLUDING TRANSFER Location:VENICE Details: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.
69
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Name:LAGOON CRUISE AND MEAL IN BURANO Location:VENICE Details: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.
38
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Name:GONDOLA SERENADE Location:VENICE Details: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)
59
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Name:ORIENTATION DRIVE & ROMAN DINNER Location:ROME Details: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.
38
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Name:ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS Location:ROME Details: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
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Name:ROMAN HIGHLIGHTS & DINNER Location:ROME Details: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.
52
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Name:PANORAMIC DRIVE AND PROVENCAL DINNER Location:NICE Details: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.
27
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Name:EXCURSION TO ST. PAUL DE VENCE Location:NICE Details:Marvel at the lovely landscapes on your way to Saint Paul de Vence, a medieval Provencal village made famous by world-renowned artists. Time to wander through the paved historical streets and view the valley from the well-preserved cemetery ramparts.
67
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Name:MONTECARLO BY NIGHT AND DINNER Location:NICE Details: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.
37
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Name:SEINE CRUISE AND MONTMARTRE Location:PARIS Details:Discover more of beautiful Paris with a cruise on the Seine river and a visit to the artistic district of Montmartre, famous for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur.
66
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Name:DINNER PARTY AND ILLUMINATION DRIVE Location:PARIS Details:A perfect introduction to Paris! After a full-course dinner with choices of typical French dishes, drinks included, your tour director will show you the "City of Lights."
45
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Name:EXCURSION TO THE LOUVRE MUSEUM Location:PARIS Details: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.
166
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Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT MOULIN ROUGE Location:PARIS Details: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.
61
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Name:EXCURSION TO THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES Location:PARIS Details: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.
124
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Name:DINNER AND SHOW AT LA NOUVELLE EVE Location:PARIS Details:No visit to Paris is complete without a night out at the cabaret! A whirling international dinner show (unlimited wine) at Pigalle's one and only LA NOUVELLE EVE.
Optional Excursions
