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COSMOS
TOURS / GLOBUS
/ TRAFALGAR TOURS
/ ABERCROMBIE AND KENT
EUROPE'S
HIGHLIGHTS
by Cosmos Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEC1003
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| England,
Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. |
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SIGHTSEEING
Visits
to Innsbruck, Assisi, Pisa, Lugano, Lucerne, Gruyère,
Interlaken,
Lausanne, Beaune
SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rhineland,
Tyrolean Alps, Lake Thun, Oberland, Burgundy wine country
- Inside
visits are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including
admission
charges when applicable

16
Days including air, or 15 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $1599 p/p
(additional
discount available on this program)

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Cosmos
Tours


Europe's
Highlights
16 Days-
Value Tour
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THE
BEST OF EUROPE
by Cosmos Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEC1004
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| England,
Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France |
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SIGHTSEEING
Visits
to Heidelberg, Lucerne, Lugano, Verona, Assisi, Sorrento, Capri, Pisa,
Grenoble, Beaune
SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rhineland,
French Riviera, Route Napoleon
- Inside
visits are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including
admission
charges when applicable

19
Days including air, or 18 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $1895 p/p
(additional
discount available on this program)

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Cosmos
Tours


The
Best of Europe
19 Days-
Value Tour
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THE
GRAND EUROPEAN
by Cosmos Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEC1005
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| England,
Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain |
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SIGHTSEEING
Visits
to Heidelberg, Lucerne, Verona, Assisi, Pisa, Avignon, Carcassonne,
Bilbao,
Bordeaux
SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rhineland,
French Riviera, Châteaux Country
- Inside
visits are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including
admission
charges when applicable

23
Days including air, or 22 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $2370 p/p
(additional
discount available on this program)

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Cosmos
Tours


The
Grand European
23 Days-
Value Tour
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EUROPEAN
SPREE
by Trafalgar Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSET1006
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| England,
Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Monaco
and
France. |
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ROTHENBURG
Orientation of this medieval city. MUNICH Orientation including
the Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus. INNSBRUCK Orientation
including
Wilten Basilica, Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof. VENICE Canal
cruise
by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the
Bridge
of Sighs. FLORENCE Sightseeing including Signoria Square, Santa
Croce Basilica and the Baptistry. LUGANO See the magnificent
lake. LUCERNE
Orientation including the Lion Monument and the walled Old Town. SAVIGNY-Lès-BEAUNE
View the ancient vineyards. PARIS Sightseeing including a
guided
tour of Notre Dame Cathedral. See the Eiffel Tower, Champs
Elysées
and Arc de Triomphe.
10
Days including air, or 9 Days Frankfurt/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $1765 p/p
(additional
discount available on this program)

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Trafalgar
Tours


European
Spree
10 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EUROPEAN
SAMPLER
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR
ID:GTSEC1007
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| England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France |
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As
the name implies, this vacation is a sample of some of the major
highlights
of Europe. Start your spectacular European trip with two nights in
London,
where a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes a visit to St.
Paul’s
Cathedral and time to watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). Next,
board the Eurostar train to Brussels, followed by a comfortable drive
to
Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, enjoy a sightseeing tour aboard a leisurely
canal
cruise. Drive through Germany’s Rhineland and Black Forest. Stop to
visit
the famous cathedral in Cologne and take pictures of Heidelberg Castle.
Of course, a cruise on the romantic Rhine River is included. From
Heidelberg,
travel to Switzerland and stop at Rhine Falls on the Swiss border. In
Switzerland,
spend two nights in charming lakeside Lucerne for a walking tour and
plenty
of time to relax. You can shop, climb a mountain by cable car, take a
cruise
on the fjord-like lake, or simply rest. Enjoy the Alpine scenery before
heading into France and driving through the Burgundy wine area to
Paris.
In Paris, your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes all the
highlights
of Paris, including Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de
Triomphe, and more. Ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower for
spectacular views of Paris. How about an optional lively cabaret, a
perfect
ending to your European Sampler vacation!

10
Days including air, or 9 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $
1759 p/p


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Globus
Tours


European
Sampler
10 Days-
Value Tour
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IMPERIAL
SPLENDORS
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1009
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| Germany,
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. |
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This
is a magnificent 11-day journey through the former Hapsburg Empire,
Germany,
the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. It visits five of
Europe's
most intriguing cities, from Munich with its many highlights to Prague,
where you will visit the 1000-year-old Hradcany Castle and many other
sights.
Via Bratislava in Slovakia to Budapest in Hungary and on to Vienna. In
both Budapest and Vienna a local expert will take you into the main
cathedrals.
Of course a romantic cruise on the Danube is included before entering
Sound
of Music scenery on your way to Salzburg, where you will visit Mozart's
birthplace before returning to Munich.

11
Days including air, or 10 Days Munich/Munich
LAND
RATE FROM: $1849 p/p


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Globus
Tours


Imperial
Splendors
11 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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THE
BEST OF ITALY AND FRANCE
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1011
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| Italy
and France |
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A
leisurely vacation with two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence,
Nice,
and Paris. Enjoy a special welcome dinner in Rome with wine in a local
restaurant, and sightseeing including St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel,
the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Continue via St. Mark’s Square, its
Basilica, and the Doges’Palace in Venice to Tuscany and Michelangelo’s
David in Florence. Next, enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean
via
Pisa and its Leaning Tower, to Nice on the French Riviera for a
relaxing
2-night stay. An exciting ride on the fastest “TGV” train to Paris
follows.
And of course in Paris a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower
has been included.

12
Days including air, or 11 Days Rome/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $2879 p/p


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Globus
Tours


The
Best of Italy
and
France
12 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EUROPEAN
CHARM
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1012
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| England,
France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands |
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This
vacation consists almost entirely of two-night stays in a variety of
famous
European cities and picturesque towns. Your grand European trip begins
in Amsterdam with a guided sightseeing tour and a canal cruise. Cruise
the Rhine River past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and
trim,
half-timbered towns. Stop in Cologne and Heidelberg, medieval
Rothenburg,
and Munich. Your orientation tour in Munich includes Marienplatz with
the
Old and New Town Hall. Travel into the Bavarian Alps for an exclusive
stay
in Garmisch, site of the fourth Winter Olympics in 1936. Visit nearby
King
Ludwig’s fairy-tale Castle in Neuschwanstein and the Passion Play
village
of Oberammergau. Drive through the Alps via Innsbruck to Venice, where
your sightseeing tour includes St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges’ Palace
with
its Bridge of Sighs. Then, enter Switzerland and stop in
Italian-speaking
Lugano before arriving in German-speaking Lucerne, where you can roam
its
medieval streets. Next is French-speaking Montreux of festival fame for
an overnight stay. Travel to Lausanne and board the high-speed “TGV”
train
to Paris, where a guided sightseeing tour and visit to the second floor
of the Eiffel Tower are included. A lively optional cabaret show in
Paris
may be the perfect ending to your European vacation.

13
Days including air, or 12 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $2849 p/p


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Globus
Tours


European
Charm
13 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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ENCHANTING
EUROPE
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1013
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| Germany,
Poland, Austria, Czech Republic. |
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This
is the ideal trip for those who prefer an in-depth Western Europe
experience.
Begin your European vacation in London with a guided sightseeing tour
including
London’s famous landmarks and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy a fast
Eurostar
train ride from London to Paris and a special welcome dinner with wine
at a fine Parisian restaurant. Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second
floor
to see spectacular views of Paris. The Paris portion of your vacation
features
a guided tour including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opéra, Arc de
Triomphe, and the Champs-Elysées. Head to Switzerland for two
nights
and a walking tour in Lucerne. Travel to Munich, Germany, stopping on
the
way in the Principality of Liechtenstein and Innsbruck, Austria. In
Munich,
enjoy two nights and a guided sightseeing tour, including Marienplatz
with
its Old and New Town Hall. Stop in romantic Rothenburg and in Cologne
to
see the twin-spired gothic cathedral. Finally, a scenic cruise on the
Rhine
River is included. Stay two nights at the Rhine River, where a Riesling
wine tasting has been included. End your Western Europe vacation in
Amsterdam
with a two night stay, guided sightseeing tour, and canal cruise—a
perfect
ending to an Enchanting Europe trip of a lifetime!

14
Days including air, or 13 Days London/Amsterdam
LAND
RATE FROM: $2899 p/p


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Globus
Tours


Enchanting
Europe
14 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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MAGNIFICENT
CITIES OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
by Collette
Vacations
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TOUR ID:GTSEG1014
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| Berlin,
Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw |
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This tour showcases historic and
culturally-rich cities in Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria,
Hungary, and Poland. Enjoy two-night stays and guided tours in Berlin,
Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. See what remains of the
Berlin wall at “Check Point Charlie.” Travel to the sacred Black
Madonna of Czestochowa. Discover the picturesque Hungarian countryside.
Visit the former concentration camp of Auschwitz and conclude in
Warsaw, a city with history both joyous and tragic. Explore the some of
Europe’s most beautiful and legendary cities.
14
Days including air, or 13 Days Berlin/Warsaw
LAND
RATE FROM: $2099 p/p

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Collette Vacations


Magnificent Cities of
Central and Eastern Europe
14 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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CONTINENTAL
INTRODUCTION
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1015
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| England,
France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria, Germany and Holland. |
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Spend two
weeks seeing the best of England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria,
Germany and Holland. Your journey begins with both guided and
independent
sightseeing in the amazing cities of London and Paris. Then cross the
Swiss
border to picturesque Lucerne, continuing on to the Renaissance
treasures
of Florence. Drive through beautiful Chianti country as you head to see
the famous sights of Rome. Enjoy a visit to romantic Venice before
crossing
the Tyrolean Alps to Innsbruck, Austria, then the Bavarian Alps to
Munich,
Germany. See the landmarks of this "secret capital" before visiting
Heidelberg
and its red-walled castle. Sightseeing in festive Amsterdam completes
your
European journey.

15
Days including air, or 14 Days Paris/Amsterdam
LAND
RATE FROM: $2799 p/p


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Globus
Tours


Continental
Introduction
15 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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THE
BEST OF EASTERN EUROPE
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1016
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| Germany,
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Poland |
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This
is the perfect vacation for those who really want to explore Eastern
Europe
in detail. Guided sightseeing tours are included in some of Eastern
Europe’s
most exciting cities: Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.
Start
your trip in Berlin, Germany’s once-divided capital, with a sightseeing
tour including a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. In
Warsaw,
visit the Historical Museum. In Budapest, visit the Matthias Coronation
Church, and in Vienna, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Prague, your
tour
includes a visit to 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle. Your overnight in
Krakow,
with an included visit to ancient Wawel Royal Castle, offers the unique
possibility to visit Jasna Gora Monastery near Czestochowa and the
former
Auschwitz Concentration Camp. On the return trip to Berlin, stop in
Dresden
for an orientation tour of this splendid city. Back in Berlin, enjoy a
farewell dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your
Eastern Europe vacation.

15
Days including air, or 14 Days Berlin/Berlin
LAND
RATE FROM: $2979 p/p


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Globus
Tours


The
Best of Eastern Europe
15 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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LEGENDARY
WATERWAYS OF EUROPE
by Collette
Vacations
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TOUR ID:GTSEG1017
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featuring Hungary, Slovakia, Austria,
Germany
and Holland |
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Cruise
through five countries in the
heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the
Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube carry you gently through Holland,
Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich
with history, culture, lore and traditions. Sail by castles,
fortresses, villages and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine
Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg,
Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna and much more.
16
Days including air, or 15 Days Amsterdam/Budapest
LAND
RATE FROM: $4199 p/p

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Collette Vacations


Legendary Waterways of Europe
16 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EUROPEAN
TAPESTRY
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1018
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| England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy
Monaco
and France. |
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This
is the perfect vacation for those who wish to see traditional Europe.
On
this tour, you stay in some of Europe’s most exciting and popular
cities:
London, Amsterdam, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Nice, and Paris.
But
it offers much more than just the basics: all major cities have
sightseeing
tours, including a canal cruise in Amsterdam and visits to St. Paul’s
Cathedral
in London, St. Peter’s Square, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and
the
Roman Forum in Rome, and Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Enjoy a
high-speed
Eurostar train ride between London and Brussels and a high-speed “TGV”
train ride from Nice to Paris. Other features are a romantic Rhine
cruise
and a private boat transfer in Venice. Enjoy scenic drives through the
Black Forest, the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass, and more. An
overnight
stay at the Côte d’Azur gives you the opportunity to visit Monte
Carlo. In Paris, you visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower during
your sightseeing tour. You’ll see it all on this wonderful European
vacation!

16
Days including air, or 15 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $3689 p/p


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Globus
Tours


European
Tapestry
16 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EUROPEAN
ESCAPADE
by
Trafalgar Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSET1019
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| England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Liechtenstein,Switzerland, Austria,
Italy,
Monaco and France. |
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LONDON
Sightseeing tour. DOVER See the White Cliffs. BRUSSELS
Orientation
highlights the Grand' Place and Royal Palaces. AMSTERDAM Canal
Cruise.
Visit a diamond-polishing factory. Countryside excursion visits a clog
maker, a cheese farm and the fishing village of Volendam. COLOGNE See
the Cathedral. RHINE VALLEY Cruise past the Lorelei Rock
(weather
permitting). HEIDELBERG View the Castle. SCHAFFHAUSEN View
the Rhine Falls. LUCERNE Orientation including the Lion
Monument.LIECHTENSTEIN Visit
the capital, fairytale Vaduz.INNSBRUCK Orientation including
the
Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica. SALZBURG Sightseeing includes
the
Domplatz and "The Sound of Music" locations. VIENNA Sightseeing
including the City Hall, the Hofburg, Opera, Parliament, the Imperial
Boulevards
and the Stadtpark. VENICE Canal cruise by private motor launch
and
more...
22
Days including air, or 21 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $3350 p/p
(additional
discount available on this program)

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Trafalgar
Tours


European
Escapade
22 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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TRADITIONAL
GRAND EUROPEAN
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1020
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| England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy,
Monaco and France. |
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Leave
no stone uncovered on this journey through England, Belgium, Holland,
Germany,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Monaco and France. Touch
down
in London for major sightseeing before a ride across the English
Channel
to continue your journey in Belgium. Enjoy Brussels before moving
on to exciting Amsterdam. A cruise down the Rhine leads you to the
Black
Forest of Germany and then the Swiss town of Lucerne. See the tiny
principality
of Liechtenstein and the metropolitan city of Munich, before entering
Austria
for visits to Salzburg and Vienna. Take in the views of Italy with
visits
to Venice, Rome and Florence. Try your luck at the casinos of Monaco
before
wrapping up your journey in France with visits to Nice, Lyon and
Paris.

22
Days including air, or 21 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $4319 p/p


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Globus
Tours


Traditional
Grand
European
22 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EUROPE
IN DEPTH
by
Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSEG1021
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| England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy,
Monaco, France and Spain. |
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The
grandest of them all, this European journey leads you through England,
Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy,
Monaco, France and Spain. See the cathedrals of London before an
exciting
ride across the Channel to France. Head to Belgium for sightseeing in
Brussels,
then enjoy a cruise down the romantic Rhine in Germany. On to the
storybook
town of Lucerne, Switzerland, for a taste of Alpine living. Visit the
tiny
principality of Liechtenstein before continuing on to Austria to see
Salzburg
and Vienna. In Italy, enjoy seeing the sights of Venice and Rome. Then
board the high-speed Eurostar train for a thrilling ride to Florence.
Next
are the French Riviera resorts of Monaco and Nice. A highlight of this
vacation is traveling through Spain to visit Barcelona, Madrid and
Vitoria.
To top off this exquisite itinerary, enjoy the sights of Bordeaux and
Paris,
France.

27
Days including air, or 26 Days London/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $4779 p/p


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Globus
Tours


Europe
In Depth
27 Days-
Deluxe Tour
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Europe Monograms
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enjoying more opportunities to relax, explore and enjoy their free
time.
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provides
authentic service and support, helping travelers feel more at ease in
each
destination.

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