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EUROPEAN TAPESTRY (HA2010) A 16-Day tour starting from $3,239 |
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About This Tour |
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Vacation Overview This is the perfect way to discover “traditional” Europe! Enjoy include guided sightseeing of the major landmarks, like St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held) in London, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the opulent Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Rome’s Sistine Chapel and Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square in Florence, and Notre Dame and the Louvre in Paris. Ride a high-speed Eurostar train between London and Brussels and a high-speed TGV train from Nice to Paris. Other highlights are a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a cruise down the romantic Rhine, a private boat transfer and glassblowing demonstration in Venice, scenic drives through the Black Forest, the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass, an overnight stay on the French Riviera, a picture stop at Pisa’s Leaning Tower, and a bird’s-eye view of Paris from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll see it all! |
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What's Included? |
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Hotels London Ramada Hyde Park (F), Amsterdam Novotel (F), Rhineland Renaissance (SF) at Karlsruhe, Lucerne Astoria (F), Innsbruck Maximilian (F), Venice Plaza (F) at Mestre, Rome Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F), Tuscany Settentrionale Esplanade (F) at Montecatini, Nice NH Nice (F) or Boscolo Park (F), Paris Pullman Paris Rive Gauche (F) Meals Full buffet breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam. |
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Sightseeing / Highlights |
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City Highlights London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held London-Brussels: By Eurostar train Amsterdam: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing including a canal cruise; visit a major diamond center Cologne: Visit the cathedral Rhine Cruise Black Forest Rhine Falls Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof Venice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblowers’ demonstration Rome: Guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum Florence : Guided walking tour including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square Pisa: Take pictures of the Leaning Tower Nice-Paris: By TGV train (first-class) Paris: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower |
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Your Itinerary |
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| Day 1: Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Day 3: London. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays) and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B) Day 4: London–Brussels, Belgium–Amsterdam, Holland. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to Amsterdam, Holland. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) Day 5: Amsterdam. A Local Guide shows you the 700-year-old capital, and the highlight is a CANAL CRUISE to see the patrician mansions, gabled façades, and humpback bridges. Next, visit a major DIAMOND CENTER and appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Balance of the day is at leisure, and later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to Volendam. (B) Day 6: Amsterdam–Rhineland, Germany. A passing glance at the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Germany. Stop in Cologne to visit the awesome twin-spired gothic CATHEDRAL. The afternoon’s highlight is a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. (B,D) Day 7: Rhineland–Lucerne, Switzerland. A scenic day! This morning, stop in the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. On the Swiss border, take your pictures of the thundering RHINE FALLS, then, continue to picture-book Lucerne. Tonight, maybe join a Swiss Folklore Party? (B) Day 8: Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria. Admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT, walk through the Old Town, and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Time to shop for Swiss watches or climb lofty Mount Pilatus. Then, leave Switzerland and stop in the Principality of Liechtenstein before continuing to Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol. Take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. (B,D) Day 9: Innsbruck–Venice, Italy. Across spectacular Brenner Pass to Italy. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire the byzantine basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects, then, time to explore or to join an optional gondola ride. (B,D) Day 10: Venice–Rome. A scenic drive across the Apennine Mountains and through the vine- and olive-clad Tuscan hills, home of the popular Chianti wines, brings you to the “Eternal City.” (B) Day 11: 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) Day 12: Rome–Florence–Tuscany. An easy morning drive back north to Florence. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and SIGNORIA SQUARE. (B,D) Day 13: Tuscany–Pisa–Nice, France. In Pisa, take pictures of the Leaning Tower. Continue along the Mediterranean coast past a string of Italian and French Riviera resorts to Nice. Later, an optional outing is available to Monte Carlo. (B) Day 14: Nice–Paris. Transfer to the railway station and board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. You may wish to try out one of Paris’ fine restaurants and to explore the “City of Light.” (B) Day 15: Paris. Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opéra, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysées. 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 baroque Palace of Versailles is available, and tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B) Day 16: Your homebound flight from Paris arrives the same day. (B) |
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Price Details US Single room supplement: $720Triple room reduction per person: $59Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $284, in twin room $152, in triple room $147Extra nights per person in London:Mar.-Apr.: in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69May-Oct.: in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124Nov.: in single room $129, in twin room $77, in triple room $70 Related Tours HAL|Extend Your Vacation in London by Eurostar TrainWCA|Add a River Cruise to Your Vacation |
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Globus South Pacific Deals
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G’day and welcome to your South Pacific Sampler tour. During this captivating vacation, explore fascinating Australia and New Zealand, see stunning, natural beauty, and experience life under the Southern Cross. Your trip begins in Cairns with an excursion to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Board a catamaran and cruise to Green Island, where you can snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the cool rainforest.
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Discover the scenic beauty of New Zealand during this amazing vacation. Your trip begins in Christchurch with a guided sightseeing tour and free time before journeying through the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Next, enjoy spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps on the way to Queenstown.
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January 18, 2011 February 8, 2011 October 25, 2011 November 8, 2011
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*Book a 2011 Globus South Pacific vacation air-inclusive to receive the $200 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 25 and October 26, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2011 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
**Book a select 2011 Globus Great Adventure Down Under or Exploring Australia air-inclusive vacation to receive the $350 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 25 and October 26, 2010 for vacations departing between January 1 and February 15, 2011 and October 15 and November 15, 2011. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2011 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this incredible vacation. On this tour, experience Japan’s culture when you partake in a tea ceremony, try on a traditional kimono, attempt calligraphy, browse a farmers market, and participate in a Japanese cooking class.
10 days from Lima to Lima or 11 days incl. travel Starting at: $2,899 (not including airfare or promotion)
From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this incredible vacation. On this tour, experience Japan’s culture when you partake in a tea ceremony, try on a traditional kimono, attempt calligraphy, browse a farmers market, and participate in a Japanese cooking class.
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*Book a 2011 Globus Asia vacation air-inclusive to receive the $200 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 25 and October 26, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2011 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save $600 per couple on 2011 South America & Central America Vacations Dancing, dining, culture and cuisine. Just a short journey south, an exotic adventure awaits. From romantic Rio de Janeiro to the intriguing Amazon Jungle, and enigmatic Machu Picchu to the fascinating Galápagos Islands, you’re sure to have a vacation like no other with Globus. And with this offer, Globus has made it even easier to visit these colorful South American countries.
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*Book a 2011 Globus South America vacation air-inclusive to receive the $300 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 25 and October 26, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2011 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save $400 per couple on 2011 Africa Vacations From the sweeping African savannah to the the majesty of the Sahara and the Serengeti, no other continent offers such a diverse range of travel experiences. However you choose to travel with Globus, you will be sure to see all the sights and sounds that are making Africa an increasingly popular vacation spot. And with this offer, Globus has made it even easier to get to Africa.
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It might be easier to list things that can’t trace their origin to Greece. When you travel to Greece, the cradle of western civilization, you will come to understand how these lands could have inspired humanity’s greatest strides. Today, the energy of Athens stands in sharp contrast with the pristine tranquility of the Greek islands. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Greece Cruise & Tour Vacations are sure to capture your heart and engage your mind.
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*Book a select Globus Greece cruise & tour vacation to receive the discount. Book Footsteps of Apostle Paul for the $40 pp discount, Aegean Legends for $290 pp discount, Jewels of the Aegean for $400 pp discount and Splendors of Greece & Turkey or Three Continents for $550 pp discount. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between October 14, 2009 and November 1, 2010 for travel through November 6, 2010. Offer is combinable with other consumer offers. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Tours
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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