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EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS

Tour Code - HG

8 days London to Rome London, Paris, Lucerne, Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome

All inclusive prices starting at: $2129

Enjoy a fast-paced trip to some of Europe’s most popular cities. Start in London and ride the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Here, enjoy guided sightseeing including a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Continue to the Alps and stay in Lucerne, Switzerland, before arriving in Italy. Start with Milan, Italy’s commercial capital, then stay in Venice, where a boat ride, a glassblowers’ demonstration, and a special dinner at a local restaurant are included. Continue to Florence, where a guided walking tour shows you the city’s highlights, and end in Rome. While in Rome, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Dinner at a local restaurant is included, so you can try out local specialties.

Note: In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 7
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 3

Standard Features

LONDON-PARIS: By high-speed Eurostar train
PARIS: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
LUCERNE: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
VENICE: Private boat-ride; visit St. Mark's Square: glassblowers' demonstration; dinner at a local restaurant
FLORENCE: Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and baptistry, and visit Signoria Square
ROME: Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
MEALS:Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including special dinners in Venice and in Rome
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE.

Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and head for the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Afternoon at leisure to start exploring this magnificent city. This evening you may wish to join an optional dinner at one of Paris' lively restaurants followed by an illumination drive through the "City of Light."

2

PARIS.

Morning guided sightseeing of the world capital of chic and style features the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available, and tonight, a cabaret show may just be the ticket! (B)

3

PARIS-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.

A comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and through the Burgundy area towards the Swiss Alps and to picture-book Lucerne. Orientation includes Thorwaldsen's LION MONUMENT and the CHAPEL BRIDGE (B,D)

4

LUCERNE-MILAN, ITALY.

This morning, you may wish to climb a mountain by cable car and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Later, drive south along the St. Gotthard highway to Milan. This evening, why not explore Milan's vibrant centre and have dinner in one of its lively restaurants? (B)

5

MILAN-VENICE.

Through the Po area towards the Adriatic Sea. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT and admire ST. MARK'S SQUARE. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWER'S demonstration and free time before having a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)

6

VENICE-FLORENCE-ROME.

Enjoy a scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and arrive in Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance." Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour and admire the cathedral and its baptistry, the "Gate of Paradise," and visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Then, continue through the vine and olive-clad Tuscan Hills to Rome, the "Eternal City." Upon arrival, enjoy a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D)

7

ROME.

Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings. 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. Time for independent activities and optional excursion possibilities. (B)

8

ROME.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
13 May 201220 May 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
20 May 201227 May 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
03 Jun 201210 Jun 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
10 Jun 201217 Jun 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
17 Jun 201224 Jun 2012Open $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Jul 201208 Jul 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
08 Jul 201215 Jul 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Sep 201209 Sep 2012On Request $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
09 Sep 201216 Sep 2012Open $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
16 Sep 201223 Sep 2012Open $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
23 Sep 201230 Sep 2012Open $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List
30 Sep 201207 Oct 2012Open $2129 AUD $2599 AUD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTRome01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $226 AUD $165 AUD $138 AUD
PRELondon01 Jan 201230 Apr 2012 $146 AUD $84 AUD $79 AUD
PRELondon01 May 201226 Jul 2012 $234 AUD $145 AUD $137 AUD
PRELondon01 Nov 201231 Dec 2012 $165 AUD $93 AUD $88 AUD
PRELondon13 Aug 201231 Oct 2012 $234 AUD $145 AUD $137 AUD
PRELondon27 Jul 201212 Aug 2012 $284 AUD $177 AUD $169 AUD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity76 AUD

EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS

Tour Code - HG

8 days London to Rome London, Paris, Lucerne, Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome

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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.
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.
124  EUR

Name: DINNER AND SHOW AT LA NOUVELLE EVE
Location: PARIS
Description: 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.
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.
55  EUR

Name: DINNER IN MILAN
Location: MILAN
Description: Dine at a fine local restaurant where a four-course meal is served. Drinks included.
66  EUR

Name: DINNER PARTY AND ILLUMINATION DRIVE
Location: PARIS
Description: 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  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.
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)
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.
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.
37  EUR

Name: SEINE CRUISE AND MONTMARTRE
Location: PARIS
Description: 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.
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.
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.
 
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