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LONDON
and PARIS by Collette Vacations
The Best of Both Capitals!
Enjoy the best of London and Paris on
this 8-day leisurely tour. All of the top sights are included, as well
as plenty of free time for your own discovery. See Buckingham Palace,
the Tower of London, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy a London
theatre performance. Cross the channel on the high-speed Eurostar
Train. Dine at the Eiffel Tower and cruise the River Seine at night.
Thrill to dinner and cabaret at Paradis Latin.
| 8 Days including air, or 7
Days London/Paris |
LAND RATE FROM: $2099 |
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FRENCH
SAMPLER
by Globus Tours
From
Paris to Monte Carlo
This
vacation offers a wonderful way to see the highlights of France in just
a week’s time. Meet your traveling companions during a welcome dinner
at a local restaurant in Paris, then an orientation drive acquaints you
with the “City of Light.” Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Notre
Dame Cathedral and a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Visit the magnificent palace and gardens of Versailles and arrive in
Beaune, where a wine tasting at the famous Marché au Vins awaits
you. Travel into the Provence and visit Avignon, Pont du Gard, and stay
in Nîmes and in Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most elegant
cities. Here, a special light lunch with French pastries at one of the
lively cafés has been included. Via Grasse, where you will visit
a perfume factory, and Nice on the French Riviera, arrive in opulent
Monte Carlo for your overnight stay. An included farewell dinner
celebrates the success of your French vacation.
9
Days including air or, 8 Days Paris/Monte Carlo
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LAND
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NORMANDY,
BRITTANY AND CHATEAU COUNTRY
by Globus Tours
From
Paris to Paris
This
is the perfect way to see the highlights of Paris plus the WWII landing
beaches in Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley in a short amount
of time. In Paris, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant,
followed by an orientation drive through the “City of Light.” Visit
magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, and ascend to the second floor of the
Eiffel Tower during guided sightseeing. Travel to Rouen, and walk
through this pretty town, Hear about Joan of Arc, and admire the
cathedral. Enjoy a cider tasting before arriving in Caen, where WWII
comes alive at the fascinating Memorial Museum for Peace and the
Normandy American Cemetery with its Visitor Center at Omaha Beach,
where you can sign your name in the visitor’s book. Also visit the
famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel before arriving in the Loire Valley,
where a special “châteaux day” has been included. Visit Catherine
de Medici’s lovely Chenonceaux and Clos Lucé to admire Leonardo
da Vinci’s inventions. A highlight is a two-night stay in the famous
Château du Breuil. To top it off, explore Chartres Cathedral,
then, back in Paris, there is time to join an optional excursion to the
Louvre Museum.
9
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MUNICH,
SALZBURG and VIENNA
by Globus Tours
A
tiara of a German diamond and two Austrian jewels
Spend
a week to see the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna.
In addition to the in-depth city sightseeing in the main cities,
highlight visits are included to King Ludwig’s fairytale castle in
Neuschwanstein; a stop in Mondsee to visit the Parish Church, where
Maria married Von Trapp; Mozart’s birthplace in Sound of Music
Salzburg; and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Also enjoy the pretty
city of Innsbruck, in Tyrol, and a Danube cruise on the way to Vienna.
An optional excursion to Berchtesgaden, Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, is
available, and an entire day at leisure in Vienna allows the
possibility to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of
Slovakia. You may also wish to visit one of the operetta concerts in
one of Vienna’s elegant concert halls. Of course, a farewell dinner at
a local restaurant has been included. It’s a lovely trip for romantics.
9
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LAND
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COLORS
of PROVENCE by
Collette Vacations
A cultural and epicurean journey
through the south of France
This delightful cultural and epicurean journey through the south of
France features colorful markets, charming villages and landscapes that
inspired master artists. A cheese tasting, a visit to a famed vineyard,
and a scenic cruise past villas and gardens in Nice unveil the magic of
the French Riviera. Enjoy a relaxed three-night stay in a restored
farmhouse in Avignon and soak up the essence of Provence. Embrace local
culture at a tour and tasting at one of the region’s famed vineyards. A
hands-on cooking demonstration reveals the secrets of authentic
Provencal cooking.
| 10 Days including air, or 9
Days Marseille/Nice |
LAND RATE FROM: $2599 |
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BOHEMIAN
DREAM
by Globus Tours
HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, AUSTRIA and
CZECH REPUBLIC
This is the ideal trip for exploring
Central Europe’s most fascinating cities and towns. Start in vibrant,
cosmopolitan Budapest and visit the magnificent St. Matthias Coronation
Church. Stop in Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. Stay
overnight in Bratislava and before reaching Vienna, enjoy a boat cruise
on Europe’s largest underground lake. Stay two nights in Vienna, once
the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, then enter the Czech Republic
and stay in Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll
enjoy a lunch of local specialties before visiting the impressive
castle, dating back to the 13th century. Via Tabor, founded as a
bastion by the Hussites, arrive in Prague for an exclusive visit to the
magnificent Library of Strahov Monastery during your sightseeing tour.
A farewell dinner with wine is the perfect way to end this fascinating
vacation
| 10
Days including air, or 9 Days Budapest/Prague |
LAND
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IMPERIAL
SPLENDORS by
Globus Tours
Germany,
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
This is a magnificent journey through the
former Habsburg Empire. It visits five of Europe’s most intriguing
cities—from Munich, with its many historic highlights and the
Marienplatz, to the “Golden City” of Prague, where you’ll visit the
1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and more.
Travel via Bratislava in the Slovak Republic to Budapest in Hungary and
Vienna in Austria. In both Budapest and Vienna, a Local Guide will take
you into the main cathedrals, and in Vienna, enjoy an entire day at
leisure, which gives you the possibility to visit Schönbrunn
Palace. Of course, a romantic cruise on the Danube River (on select
departures) is included before entering Sound of Music country on your
way to Salzburg, where your guided walking tour includes Mozart’s
birthplace. A special dinner at a local restaurant awaits you before
you return to Munich.
| 11
Days including air, or 10 Days Munich/Munich |
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RATE FROM: $1839
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FRANCE
MAGNIFIQUE! by
Collette Vacations
featuring a Wine Tasting and Train Journey
Bask
in the rich culture and romance of fascinating France on a tour that
explores captivating Paris, picturesque Provence, and the fun-filled
French Riviera. Follow the Cézanne Trail in Aix-en-Provence;
enjoy a tour of the glittering gem of the Riviera, Monaco; and sip wine
during your tour of a well-known winery in Vouvray. Exciting
experiences like a high speed train ride through the French countryside
and dinner and show at the Paradis Latin, where the famous French
CanCan originated, bring to life the joie de vivre of this fabulous
country.
| 12 Days including air, or
11 Days Paris/Nice |
LAND RATE FROM: $2849 |
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HIGHLIGHTS
of GERMANY by
Cosmos Vacations
Focus
on Germany!
SIGHTSEEING:
Visits to Bremen, Nuremberg,
Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein, Lindau, Heidelberg, Frankfurt (* entrance
included)
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Romantic Road, German Alpine Road and Bavarian Alps, Lake
Constance, Black Forest
| 12
Days including air, or 13 Days Frankfurt/Frankfurt |
LAND
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GERMAN
HIGHLIGHTS by
Globus Tours
Frankfurt * Cologne * Berlin * Munich * Bavaria
For
those who wish to see the highlight cities of Germany in 12 days
(including air), this is the perfect vacation. A Rhine cruise and
visits to Cologne's Gothic Cathedral and the Pergamon Museum in the
once divided metropolis of Berlin are included in the itinerary. After
visiting Leipzig and Bayreuth, you can walk the medieval streets of
charming Nuremberg. Fortified Rothenburg, along the Romantic Road,
should not to be missed, and then you can tackle a stein of beer at the
Hofbruhaus in Munich or in the mountain resort of Garmisch in the
Bavarian Alps. Other included highlights are King Ludwig's
Neuschwanstein Castle, the Passion Play village of Oberammergau,
Freiburg, the Black Forest and Heidelberg Castle.
| 12
Days including air or 11 Days Frankfurt/Frankfurt |
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POLAND,
EAST GERMANY AND WORLD WAR II by
Globus Tours
12 days from Warsaw to Munich
This is the perfect vacation for those
who are interested in WWII, historic Poland, and the concentration
camps that are living memorials to those days. Start in Warsaw and see
the city before and after wartime destruction during a moving film in
the Historical Museum. Next, visit Jasna Göra, the monastery near
Czestochowa, to admire the Black Madonna, the country’s national
symbol. On to Krakow, where a special visit to the Oskar Schindler’s
Factory, made famous in the movie Schindler’s List, is included. Visit
what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and in Wroclaw, visit
the Centennial Hall. Continue to Dresden, badly damaged during the war
and since 1985, restored to its baroque splendor. An exclusive visit to
the Semper Opera has been included as well as dinner with local
specialties in the well-known Am Pulverturm restaurant. Also visit
Meissen, Leipzig, Weimar, and via Meissen, with a visit to the
porcelain factory, continue to Leipzig. Visit the former Buchenwald
concentration camp on your way to Erfurt, and in Nuremberg, visit
Soldier’s Field, the impressive documentation center. Taste the
traditional Nüremberger würstel before arriving in Munich,
where you will visit the former Dachau concentration camp. Enjoy a
farewell dinner with your traveling companions to talk and share your
feelings after this emotional encounter with WWII.
| 13
Days including air or 12 Days Warsaw/Munich |
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THE
ALPINE COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany and Switzerland by Collette Vacations
The Full Alpine Experience!
Vienna,
Danube Cruise, Salzburg, Mozart Dinner Concert, Munich, Oberammergau,
Innsbruck, Bavarian Castles, Black Forest, Bern, Chateau de Chillon,
Zermatt, Lucerne
- Begin your vacation with a
special dinner in the quaint wine-making village of Grinzing.
- Shop for world-famous
hand-carved cuckoo clocks when you overnight in Germany's beautiful
Black Forest region.
- Spend two nights in the
Alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland at the foot of the Majestic
Matterhorn.
| 13
Days including air, or 12 Days Vienna/Lucerne |
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GRAND
TOUR of FRANCE by Cosmos Vacations
French
Highlights...
SIGHTSEEING
Visits to Rouen, Honfleur,
Deauville, Caen, Normandy Landing Beaches, Bayeux, MontSt. Michel,
Angers, Tours, Limoges, Cognac museum, Bordeaux, Rocamadour,
Carcassonne, Nimes, Arles, Aix en Provence, French Riviera, a perfume
factory in Grasse, Chalon, Beaune, Fontainebleau
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Loire Valley, Dordogne, Cognac, Burgundy wine country, Route
Napoleon
| 15
Days including air, or 14 Days Paris/Paris |
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The
BEST of EASTERN EUROPE by Globus Tours
Germany,
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Poland
This is the perfect vacation for those
who really want to explore Central Europe in detail. Guided sightseeing
in the main capitals is included. In Berlin, your sightseeing tour
includes a picture stop at the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust
Memorial, and a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (except on
Sundays). In Warsaw, visit the Historical Museum; in Budapest, visit
Matthias Coronation Church; in Vienna, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral;
and in Prague, visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds. On the
way to Krakow, where guided sightseeing includes ancient Wawel Royal
Castle, visit Jasna Góra Monastery and its Black Madonna near
Czestochowa. Also visit the former Auschwitz Concentration Camp, and on
the return trip to Berlin, stop in Dresden for a walking tour of this
splendid city. Back in Berlin, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local
restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation.
| 15 Days including air, or
14 Days Berlin/Berlin |
LAND RATE FROM: $2749 |
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LA
FRANCE! by Globus Tours
The
Perfect Tour to See it All!
This is the ideal vacation to explore France. Enjoy 2-night
stays in Paris, Tours, and Nice. Start with a welcome dinner at a local
restaurant in Paris, and also visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel
Tower. Next up: Rouen, Caen, the Normandy landing beaches, Bayeux with
Queen Mathilda’s tapestry, Mont St. Michel, and the Loire Valley to
visit the castles of Chambord and Chenonceaux. Stop in picturesque St.
Emilion for a wine tasting before continuing to Bordeaux. Travel via
the medieval walled town of Carcassonne to Nîmes for an
overnight, then on via the famous Pont du Gard and Avignon to Nice.
Enjoy an entire day at leisure on the Côte d’Azur. The next
morning, drive through the film festival town of Cannes and along the
famous Route Napoleon through the French Alps to Grenoble. Continue to
Lyon for a panoramic view from Fourviere Hill, enter Burgundy, and stay
overnight in pretty Dijon. From here, ride the high-speed TGV to Paris,
where there is time for an optional visit to the Louvre Museum.
| 16
Days including air or, 15 Days Paris/Paris |
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ALPINE
COUNTRIES by Globus Tours
Explore
delightful villages and lofty resorts
Be
prepared for breathtaking views. This 16-day journey starts in
Frankfurt and travels via medieval Rothenburg and Munich, where you
will visit the Old Pinakothek, to Austria, where you have sightseeing
with local guides in Salzburg and Vienna. Then drive over Semmering
Pass into the popular mountain resorts of Carinthia. A charming steamer
cruise on Lake Wörth gives another perspective on the magnificent
Alpine scenery. The Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy, and the
Brenner Pass to Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol are scenic highlights.
St. Moritz, Lake Como and Lake Lugano are next. Proceed to Lake
Maggiore, Stresa and over Simplon Pass back to Switzerland, where you
board a mountain train to Zermatt, in the shadow of the world-famous
Matterhorn. Via the Rhône Valley, travel to Lake Geneva, and via
Gruyére and Berne to Lake Lucerne, for a relaxing two-night stay
in this picture-book town. Your vacation is topped off by visits to the
Rhine Falls, the Black Forest and Heidelberg, Germany.
| 16
Days including air, or 15 Days Frankfurt/Frankfurt |
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A
Week in LONDON AND PARIS by Globus Tours
London
and Paris Freestyle
Among
the most popular of all Globus vacations, this 6-night vacation
combines
two great European cities. In London you'll see all the major sights
with
a London Guide and the Changing of the Guard (if held), and visit St.
Paul's
Cathedral, plus have time to explore on your own. Then board the
Eurostar
train to vibrant Paris, where sightseeing with a Local Guide features a
cruise on the Seine to take pictures of Notre
Dame Cathedral and you will ascend the second floor of the Eiffel
Tower.
Services of a Local Host are included and again, you'll have ample time
to make your own discoveries.
This
vacation offers family friendly departures with special activities and
optional excursions perfect for families. Look for "Family Vacation"
when
booking this vacation online. Please note, these vacations are only
available
for families traveling with children under the age of 21.
| 8
Days including air, 7 Days London/Paris |
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Two
Weeks in LONDON AND PARIS by Globus Tours
London
and Paris Freestyle
Savor
the treasures of London and Paris, and enjoy an exciting Eurostar train
ride during this 12 night vacation. Services of a Local Host and
sightseeing
with a Local Guide in both cities is included. In London you’ll visit
St.
Paul’s Cathedral, see the Changing of the Guard (if held), and receive
a ticket for the 450 feet high London Eye as well as a one-day London
Visitor
Travelcard. In Paris, enjoy a Seine cruise to take pictures of Notre
Dame
Cathedral and you will ascend the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You
will also receive a one-day free Metro ticket and specially arranged
discounts
at major stores. Exciting optional excursions are available in both
cities.
| 14
Days including air, or 13 Days London/Paris |
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LONDON,
AMSTERDAM and PARIS by Globus Tours
London,
Paris and Amsterdam Freestyle
This
vacation with three nights in each city includes the services of a
Local
Host and guided sightseeing with highlight visits to St. Paul’s in
London,
a Seine cruise to take pictures of Notre Dame Cathedral and an ascent
to
the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and a canal cruise and
the
Rijksmuseum with Rembrandt’s treasures in Amsterdam. You’ll also have
plenty
of time for shopping and independent sightseeing and there are exciting
excursions available in all three cities. Transportation from London to
Paris will be via the Eurostar train.
| 11
Days including air, or 10 Days London/Amsterdam |
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