Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
Paris: Located on the Left Bank of the River Seine, Paris Marriott Rive Gauche hotel is a modern property offering luxurious accommodation within close proximity to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Bordeaux: The modern Pullman Bordeaux Lac is located on the lakefront and surrounded by vineyards. Madrid: The unique Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque near the Gran via of Madrid provides a lovely base for exploration of Madrid. Avignon: The Cloรฎtre Saint-Louis has been recently-renovated and was originally a 16th century Jesuit building and a military hospital. Nice: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice is set on a stunning seafront location along the famous Promenade des Anglais. Rome: The Veneto Palace Hotel is located in the monumental and unique scenery of ancient Rome, not far from Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese, which is the largest park in central Rome. The guest rooms offer a classic style that blends in perfect harmony with the style of the building. Venice: A hotel with traditional and modern elements, the Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio is complete with a door opening onto a canal. Vienna: Set in the heart of Vienna and featuring contemporary decor, the award-winning Hilton Vienna hotel is one of Austriaโs premier hotels. Lucerne: The Hotel Astoria is sat in the middle of all Lucerne has to offer, with magnificent mountains and astonishing culture. Amsterdam The Grand Hotel Amrรขth Amsterdam is a five-star, Art Nouveau-style hotel, conveniently located minutes from the city centre and offering breathtaking views over the canal.
Meals
Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests to enjoy dinner and wine in the heart of Paris at a local restaurant. Bordeaux: Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner which has been cooked with local, fresh produce. San Sebastian: Dine with the locals, in Basque tradition, with an evening of pintxos. Your progressive dinner enables you to select a variety of snack-sized delicacies, each with their own flavour and presentation, making each guestโs meal unique. Be sure to try some of the local Txakoli wine. Avignon: At a local farm learn about olive oil and enjoy a tasting of the freshest produce. Venice: In St Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip Bellini cocktails canal-side before dinner at a local restaurant. Vienna: Cafรฉ Central has been frequented by many of the elite, including revolutionary Trotsky and psychoanalyst Freud, since 1876. Still a meeting place for philosophers and storytellers, a local shares tales of a by-gone era, as you enjoy delicious Viennese specialities of coffee and Sachertorte. Lucerne: Choose from a selection of fine restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening. Dining Summary: 25 Breakfasts (B), 1 Morning Tea (MT) and 8 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Others
Vatican City: Enjoy VIP fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, as well as exclusive access to the Bramante Staircase that is usually not open to the public. During your visit to St Peterโs Basilica, see Michelangeloโs โPietaโ and Berniniโs intricately carved Papal Altar. Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing and watch artisans create delicate works of art. Venice: Learn how the Venetian gondola is made on a visit to a traditional arts centre. Rhine Valley: The beautiful scenery of the Rhine River is punctuated by the many castles dotted along its banks. Delight in a private estate viewing of one of these Rhineland castles and learn more about these living cultural monuments located along the Middle Rhine. Eurostar: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris via the revolutionary Channel Tunnel. Paris: See the many attractions Paris has to offer such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, facades of the Louvre, the River Seine and its romantic bridges, the obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and enjoy a drive along the Champs-รlysรฉes to the Arc de Triomphe. Amboise: See the Royal Chรขteau beside the Loire River. Bordeaux: Your Local Expert will show you the quayside facades, Grand Thรฉรขtre, Triangle dโOr and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces. Burgos: See the burial place of El Cid in the magnificent Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Expert. Toledo: Visit the Church of Santo Tomรฉ to see an El Grecoโs masterpiece. Barcelona: Explore the heart of the Gothic Quarter with your Local Expert. See the cathedral, walk through the Roman gate and tour the narrow lanes and old squares. You will also enjoy a drive down Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Grร cia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture. Journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudiโs extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Famรญlia. Avignon: View the Pont dโAvignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes. Nice: Take some time to stroll the Promenade des Anglais or relax on the beach. Monaco: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbour. Pisa: See the famous gravity-defying Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles, along with the 11th century cathedral and beautifully decorated baptistery. Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghibertiโs Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods. Rome: See the mighty Colosseum and Roman Forum as well as other medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches, scattered through the city. Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Markโs Square and see the Dogeโs Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Markโs Basilica. Postojna Caves: Explore the remarkable natural wonder of the Postojna Caves. Venture through a series of caverns and passages, hollowed out by the Pivka River for over two million years. Zagreb: Your Local Expert will show you Roosevelt Square, the attractive facades of Ban Josip Jelaฤiฤ Square and the cathedral. Ride the funicular to the medieval Upper Town to see the former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Markโs Church and the Tower of Lotrลกฤak. Vienna: Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Salzburg: Join your Local Expert for a visit to the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in โThe Sound of Musicโ. You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozartโs birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Innsbruck: Enjoy an orientation with your Travel Director as you walk the narrow streets of the Old Town, lined with medieval houses and arcades, to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace. Vaduz: Admire the Royal familyโs residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow peaked mountains. Lucerne: View the emotive Lion Monument and walk the covered Chapel Bridge to see the Jesuit Church. Amsterdam: Cruise in a glass-topped boat through the old waterways, where the wealthy merchants built mansions during the Golden Age of the 17th century. Eurostar: Travel to Brussels to board the high-speed Eurostar train to London via the revolutionary Channel Tunnel. Scenic Drives: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known as the Jardins de France thanks to a wide variety of beautifully-manicured gardens that decorate the grounds of elegant estates. Relax and take in the scenery of the Pyrenees Mountains, Guadarrama Mountains, Castilian Plain, French Riviera, Tuscany, Chianti, Umbria, Apennine Mountains, Valley of the River Po, Styria, Swiss Alps and Rhine Valley. Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. You may purchase arrival transfers from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival days, or when additional nights accommodation has been booked through Insight Vacations. If your departure flights are as per the itinerary end dates, departure transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way to the airport. Alternatively, please make your own way from/to the airport.
Not included:
Guide
Guide not included.
Insurance
Insurance not included.
Optional
Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost.
Flights
International flights not included.
Others
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Itinerary of your trip European Grandeur - Summer 2020 (26 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Depart From London.
Day 1: Depart From London.
- Day 2 Day 2: Paris, The City Of Light.
Day 2: Paris, The City Of Light.
- Day 3 Day 3: Amboise And On To Bordeaux.
Day 3: Amboise And On To Bordeaux.
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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