Tour Duration: 25 days Tour Code: KM2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$5349 [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 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)
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
Meals Breakfast - 24 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 11
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.
140
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - WICKED (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) 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.
140
GBP
Name:SHOWNIGHT - BILLY ELLIOT (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) Location:LONDON Details: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.
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
EUR
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
EUR
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
EUR
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.
61
EUR
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.
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.
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
EUR
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
EUR
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.
38
EUR
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)
69
EUR
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.
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.
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.
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.
56
EUR
Name:TUSCAN DINNER Location:MONTECATINI Details:Savour a traditional Italian four-course meal in the warm atmosphere of a famous agriturismo, amidst the green hills of Valdinievole.
67
EUR
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.
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.
76
EUR
Name:FLAMENCO EVENING WITH DINNER Location:BARCELONA Details: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!
55
EUR
Name:PANORAMIC DRIVE & DINNER Location:MADRID Details: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.
49
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Name:EXCURSION TO TOLEDO Location:MADRID Details: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.
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.
25
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Name:VILLE LUMIERE - ILLUMINATION DRIVE Location:PARIS Details:Enjoy a drive through the illuminated city and learn why Paris is called the "City of Lights"; a vision to last a lifetime!
61
EUR
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.
Optional Excursions
