| Tour Itinerary |
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| Adult Price |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
Breakfast Only |
Single
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£799
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£749
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£339
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| Child (Under 12) Price |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
Breakfast Only |
Single
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£779
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£729
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£339
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| 2009 Departure Dates |
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28 Mar
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04 Apr
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11 Apr
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25 Apr
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09 May
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23 May
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06 Jun
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20 Jun
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11 Jul
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25 Jul
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01 Aug
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08 Aug
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22 Aug
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05 Sep
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12 Sep
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26 Sep
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17 Oct
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07 Nov
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21 Nov
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05 Dec
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12 Dec
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23 Dec
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| Tour Facts |
| What's Included |
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¡¤Accommodation: mainly 3-star hotels, in twin room with private facilities
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¡¤Meals on tour: 15 breakfasts (B) and 9 dinners (D) (for price ¡ê799/779 only)
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¡¤Professional tour director
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¡¤Transportation: Coach and Ferry |
| What's NOT Included |
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¡¤Visa application fee
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¡¤Travel insurance |
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¡¤Lunch
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¡¤Gratuities to tour guide and driver |
¡¤Other personal expenses
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DAY 1: Manchester - Birmingham - London - Brussels
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Join your tour by traveling on our free coach service from Manchester, Birmingham and London for your Channel crossing from Dover to Calais (Entrance). Here you will be met by your tour director and touring coach to continue to the capital of Belgium, Brussels. Stop awhile in the Atomium and the Chinese Pavilion both which is built for the 1958 World Fair. And then visiting the Grand Place surrounded by gold-gilded gables, say ¡°hello¡± to the child hero: Manneken Pis. Overnight stay in Brussels hotel, enjoy the first night in Europe. (D)
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| DAY 2: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schan - Clog maker - Cheese Factory - Diamonds Factory |
This morning, leave Brussels on your way to the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy Amsterdam, a delightful city of ¡°a thousand¡±. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the red-light district, the liberal coffeeshops, and the canals which have led to Amsterdam being termed the¡°Venice of the North¡±. The included excursion will take in a visit to Zaanse Schan, where you will have chances to visit traditional windmills, and discover the way of making Cheese and wooden shoes, perhaps purchase one for yourself before Visiting the factory. (B,D) |
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DAY 3: Luxembourg - Heidelberg - Munich
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Departure for Luxembourg, and then drive to German university town of Heidelberg for sightseeing, and finally go to Munich for overnight stay. (B)
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DAY 4: Munich - Vienna
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Drive to the capital city Vienna, relaxing in the musical Capital of the world, or enjoy an optional music performance in the evening. Overnight stays in Vienna. (B,D)
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DAY 5: Vienna - Venice
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Visiting Vienna, Belvedere Palace, and Vienna Secession in the morning. Later on arrival in Venice area for overnight. (B,D)
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DAY 6: Venice - Rome
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The included tour stars with a boat-ride and is followed by highlights such as a visit to St Mark¡¯s Basilica and a chance to watch skilled Venetian glass blowers at work. Continue to Rome for two nights stay.(B,D)
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DAY 7: Rome City Tour
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The ¡°Eternal City¡± ¨C a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and absolutely unique! And will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Included sightseeing starts in St Peter¡¯s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. And of course couldn¡¯t miss the Vatican Museum. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre, please prepare some changes for local transport. (B,D)
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DAY 8: Rome - Florence
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Leave Rome to the Renaissance gem, city of the Medicis. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city¡¯s timeless beauty. Enjoy the included city sightseeing walk and a visit to one of Florence¡¯s bargain leather shops. Overnight stay in Florence.(B,D)
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DAY 9: Florence - Pisa - Monaco - Cannes
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Morning depart for Pisa where we stop to admire the legendary Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. Later on arrival in the Monaco and, have a short visiting, then continue to Cannes for overnight. (B)
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DAY 10: Cannes - Barcelona
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Visiting Cannes in the morning, continue to Barcelona for two nights stay. (B)
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DAY 11: Barcelona (sightseeing included)
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This morning's sightseeing will include a drive around Montjuic to see the Olympic Stadium and a great panoramic view of the port and city. The drive continues to the city center to Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire the greatness and eccentricity of Gaudi's architectural masterpieces in the Houses Batllo and Mila and the Sagrada Familia. (B,D)
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DAY 12: Barcelona - Avignon - Lyon
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Departing from Barcelona in the early morning, stop awhile in a famous city of south France, Avignon. Then arrival in Lyon for overnight. (B)
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DAY 13: Lyon - Paris
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Depart early today for France. You will find the included city tour a useful introduction to this beautiful city. Later on to Paris for three nights stay. (B)
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DAY 14: Paris Explore
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You will find the included city tour a useful introduction to this beautiful city. Included sightseeing with tour director takes in many of the best-know Parisian sights: the Louvre Museum, La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. You may wish to book the optional cruise on the Seine or a French farewell dinner perhaps? (B,D)
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DAY 15: Paris ¨C Versailles - Paris
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The second day in which to explore the city knows throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food and ¡°joie de vivre¡±. Visiting the great Palace of Versailles in the morning and make the most of your time in Paris in the afternoon. Tonight maybe an optional cabaret show? (B)
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DAY 16£ºParis - London - Birmingham - Manchester
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Leave Paris and travel north to the Channel port. After the short Channel crossing join the free coach service to London with golden memories of a special holiday, arrival in London at around 18:00, and then carry on to Birmingham and Manchester. (B)
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