15 days tour

An Art Lover’S Taste Of Europe - Summer 2020

An Art Lover’S Taste Of Europe - Summer 2020

This tour includes:

Accommodation

14 nights in First Class Hotel Accommodation as indicated

Others

Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Explore Galleria Borghese See the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael in the Uffizi Gallery Admire the collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler at the Foundation Beyeler Museum Experience a horse drawn carriage ride in the Swiss countryside Taste wines of the Burgundy region in Beaune Visit Paris’s first digital art Museum, Atelier des Lumieres Explore the Louvre Museum at night Admire famous masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam Visit the Musee D’Orsay 14 nights in First Class Hotel Accommodation as indicated Escorted by a professional Travel Director Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 15

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned 40 seater coach with extended leg room, on-board washroom, and panoramic windows

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 client’s 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.

Guide

Escorted by a professional Travel Director

Meals

Dining Summery: 14 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch with wine (LW), 7 dinners with wine (DW)

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Itinerary of your trip An Art Lover’S Taste Of Europe - Summer 2020

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Italy.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Italy.

      Welcome to Rome! On arrival complimentary transfers are provided to your hotel, departing the airport at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Later, meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant.(Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Rome Sightseeing.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rome Sightseeing.

      The day is devoted to the Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, with Insight’s special VIP entry to avoid the crowds and behind-the scenes access to the Bramante Staircase, a marvel of Renaissance architecture normally off-limits to visitors. Visit the Sistine Chapel where the Popes are elected to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to wonder at another of his works and stand beneath the dome which was completed after his death. During a guided walking exploration of Rome, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon and enjoy free time in Piazza Navona.(Breakfast)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Galleria Borghese And Free Time.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Galleria Borghese And Free Time.

      A highlight for art lovers today with a visit to the Galleria Borghese, which houses a substantial part of the Borghese collection of paintings, sculptures and antiquities, begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the nephew of Pope Paul V who reigned from 1605 to 1621. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own before joining for dinner at a local restaurant this evening.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Orvieto And Onto Florence.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Orvieto And Onto Florence.

      Travel into the heart of Italy to the hilltop town of Orvieto, located on a rock pedestal overlooking a vineyardcovered plain. Here, take in the flavours of the region, learn about the ingredients and Italian food culture when you join a local chef for a fascinating cooking demonstration, followed by lunch and a glass of the Orvieto Classico wine - a magical culinary experience! Continue through the idyllic landscapes of Umbria and Tuscany to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.(Breakfast / Lunch with Wine)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Renaissance Florence.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Renaissance Florence.

      With a Local Expert, visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in Europe. You’ll enjoy works by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael amongst other masterpieces. Then embark on a sightseeing trip to see the multi coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistry, adorned by Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’. This evening is free for you to enjoy the ambience of this timeless city.(Breakfast)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Florence To Milan.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Florence To Milan.

      We travel to Lucca where we indulge in a wine and olive oil tasting with light lunch before heading to the fashion capital Milan. This evening, we are treated to a dinner of local flavours.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Explore Milan.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Explore Milan.

      Explore Milan This morning, visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a Local Expert. It is an outstanding work of architecture and is perhaps even more famous for its connection to Leonardo Da Vinci’s fresco of ‘The Last Supper” which is preserved inside its refectory* (dining hall). The Church is one of Renaissance Arts most important testimonies and has therefore been included as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, visit the La Scala Opera House in Milan regarded as one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in the world. *Tickets to view “The Last Supper” are included but strictly subject to availability. The possibility of entrance will only be known 2 months prior to departure.(Breakfast)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Milan To Basel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Milan To Basel.

      Farewell Italy and travel into the mountains of Switzerland. We experience one of the greatest scenic highlights Europe has to offer! We climb to the top of Mt Stanserhorn by old-timer railway and the world’s only Cabrio cable car. At the peak, there’s time to enjoy glorious views of the central Alpine chain, explore the hiking trails or just relax at the panoramic terrace before descending.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Foundation Beyeler Museum.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Foundation Beyeler Museum.

      This morning, explore Basel with your Travel Director, concluding with a visit to the Foundation Beyeler Museum. In 1997, the Foundation opened a museum designed particularly to house the private collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler. The collection houses over 300 pieces of art including works by Cezanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse and Newman. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy Basel at your leisure.(Breakfast)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Basel To Paris.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Basel To Paris.

      Travelling into the Burgundy wine region of France, we stop in the walled town of Beaune. After an orientation with your Travel Director continue onto the French capital, Paris. This evening, enjoy a typical French style dinner.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 11 Day 11: The Best Of Paris.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: The Best Of Paris.

      This morning on your orientation of Paris, see the Eiffel tower, the facades of the Louvre, the obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and enjoy a drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. We visit Paris’s first digital art Museum, Atelier des Lumieres. With state-of-the-art visuals and audio, artists’ works become an immersive and panoramic show. Then there is free time to explore Paris at your leisure. This evening, we visit the renowned Louvre Museum at night, offering a totally different perspective. Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre has embraced the history of France for eight centuries and features works admired across the globe, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo.(Breakfast)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Musée D’Orsay.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Musée D’Orsay.

      Join your Local Expert to visit the Musee d’Orsay. The former Gare d’Orsay of Beaux-Arts architecture is now one of the largest museums in Europe and home to the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world. Be enthralled by the works of Monet, Manet, Degas, Cezanne, Van Gogh, amongst others. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional experience to Monet’s garden in Giverny to see the inspiration of some of his most famous works before heading back to Paris. Dine tonight at a local Parisian restaurant.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Paris To Amsterdam.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Paris To Amsterdam.

      Travel into Belgium today and make a stop in the canal city of Ghent. Its centre is known for medieval architecture such as the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls with their beautiful façades reflected in the River Lys. Relax at a café terrace, shop for Belgian chocolate or simply take in the atmosphere. Continue on to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, a vibrant metropolis and still a living museum of the 17th Century.(Breakfast)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Amsterdam Sightseeing.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Amsterdam Sightseeing.

      Admire world famous masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum. Among the collections are masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Johannes Vermeer. Then onto the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and drawings in the world. This evening, enjoy dinner while cruising through the canals and celebrate our time on this extraordinary journey.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Farewell Amsterdam.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Farewell Amsterdam.

      Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Complimentary transfers to the airport depart at 08.00 and 10.00am.(Breakfast)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

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 you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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