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GLOBUS TOURS | AVALON WATERWAYS
THE LEGENDARY DANUBE
12 Day Tour
The Legendary Danube by Globus Tours


THE LEGENDARAY DANUBE
Duration: 12 Days
 
Includes: Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach PLUS Danube River Cruise

Visits to: CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, AUSTRIA and HUNGARY

Specially-priced Air Rates Available: YES

 




Sightseeing Highlights
Click here for Globus Specials!From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment of this memorable river cruise vacation along the Danube river. Travel through the fascinating Main Danube Canal, enjoy a guided visit of medieval Regensburg, tour Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sights in romantic Vienna on this Danube river cruise.

Wine River Cruise

Departure on October 27, 2010 on the Avalon Tranquility is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.



PRAGUE

Guided sightseeing
Visit Hradcany Castle

NUREMBERG
Welcome reception
Guided sightseeing

MAIN DANUBE CANAL
Cruise in the canal

REGENSBURG
Guided sightseeing
Visit the Old Chapel and Thurn und Taxis Castle

PASSAU
Guided sightseeing
 
MELK
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey

VIENNA
Guided sightseeing
Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedra

BUDAPEST
Guided sightseeing
Visit Matthias Church and Fishermens Bastion
  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.


ABOUT  YOUR RIVER SHIPS


AVALON TAPESTRY

New in 2006, the
Avalon Tapestry® is a new type of ship for river cruising, offered exclusively by Avalon Waterways on the English-speaking market.

Contrary to other vessels on the rivers today, the navigational bridge is located in the stern, behind the passenger section, thereby allowing for more spacious and gracious interior designs. The lounge and restaurant, located in the front of the vessel, give unimpeded views on three sides of the passing river landscape. The Sky Deck is a vast area for sunning, taking your pictures, or just relaxing!

The Avalon Tapestry provides a complete break from the pressures of every day. The public rooms are elegant, and the dining room is extra spacious. The cuisine and wines on board will surpass your expectations. Pampered by our crew, our guests will make new friends and enjoy the casual camaraderie that leisurely cruising creates. You unpack only once, then enjoy life by lazing on the Sky Deck as timeless landscapes pass before you.


AVALON TRANQUILITY
The Avalon Tranquility® introduces a new type of ship to cruising. The navigational bridge is located in the stern, behind the passenger section, allowing for a more spacious and gracious interior design. The lounge and restaurant, located in the front of the vessel, give unimpeded views of the passing landscape. In addition, the Sky Deck is vast for sunning, taking pictures, or simply just relaxing.

Avalon Tranquility® features the Silent Drive System (SDS) created to enhance guest experiences. SDS features ship engines located at the stern, separating it from the passenger compartment, allowing for a quieter cruise experience than traditional small ships.


 
Globus Hotels and Fine Dining

Accommodations

  • Prague Hilton (SF)
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Dining Highlights
Buffet breakfast (B) in Prague; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, welcome dinner, and Captain’s dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements


Hotel locations maximize your sightseeing time

We take extra care to select downtown locations for our independent tours and for longer stays on escorted tours, when your itinerary features days at leisure to explore on your own.

When your itinerary allows time only for a good night's sleep between two busy sightseeing days, our expert contractors sometimes sensibly opt for quiet residential areas.

And you'll be delighted with our choice of hotels in scenic countryside locations. Wake up to the sound of cow bells, take a morning walk in crisp mountain air, enjoy glorious panoramic views of the majestic Alps or the Norwegian fjord country.

Superior accommodation

Globus uses chains such as Crowne Plaza, Forte, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Inter-Continental, Jolly, Queens Moat Houses, Marriott, Mövenpick, Radisson SAS, Renaissance, Scandic, Sheraton, Sofitel, Thistle and Westin.

The specific hotels we have selected for you are listed separately for each tour. The vast majority of our hotels are rated deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F). In overnight places where there is no hotel in these categories or where our demand exceeds the supply, we choose the best available superior tourist-class (ST) or tourist class (TC) hotels.

Most hotels have amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar, a cocktail lounge, a restaurant, room service and concierge services. Many also have a swimming pool, health club, shops, and dry cleaning and laundry services.

Globus hotel ratings follow standards set by the independent Hotel & Travel Index and by national tourist boards. The specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by our quality controllers.

We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed on the itinerary pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Globus travel documents you’ll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for your vacation.

Dining in style

On our vacations, most meals are included. Start each day with a full American breakfast; at some hotels, it will be a buffet with all the trimmings. When you dine at your hotel, you’ll enjoy delicious 3-course dinners with choice of entrees. The meals are carefully planned to avoid the repetition of entrees. Whenever possible, we include dinner at a local restaurant so that you can sample the specialties of the area.

Unlike an airline, we cannot process requests for special meals. While some hotels and restaurants may be able to provide for a special diet, such as vegetarian or salt-free food, there is no way for us to guarantee this. Special food may cost extra.

Extra nights before and after your vacation

If you require extra nights at the first and/or last vacation hotel, we will make reservations for you at the rates quoted, provided you request them at the time you book your vacation. Rates are per person, per night, and include room with private bath, breakfast, service charges, and taxes.

Extra nights are only available immediately prior to or after your vacation. Every effort will be made to reserve extra nights at the hotel where your vacation stays. If space at the hotel is not available, alternative accommodations will be reserved at a hotel of equivalent standard. When this is the case, the transfer from and to the vacation hotel is at our expense.

As hotel space is limited, we cannot reserve more than two extra nights before and/or after your vacation, unless they are needed to bridge the gap between two Globus vacations. During particularly busy periods, hotel space in certain cities can become so tight that we may be unable to sell extra nights.


Why Globus?

  • With more than 250 vacations to 70 countries on six continents, as well as the choice of eleven distinct travel styles, Globus gives you the choice to ensure you’ll truly see the world the way you want.

  • A variety of travel styles and specialty travel to meet the desires of today’s traveler, including Family Travel, expert globetrotter, and many others.

  • VIP access (no waiting in lines) to major sights throughout your journey.

  • Inside visits to major and must-see sights included in the vacation price.

  • As you encounter famous sights, you don’t just view or drive by, you visit, taking the time to go inside the sights and learn the stories that bring them to life.

  • First-class and above pre-selected hotels located right where you want to be.

  • Expert Tour Directors share their unique stories and knowledge of destinations.

  • The ideal combination of free time and planned activities makes for the perfect getaway.

  • More than 80 years experience showing people the world.

  • Portage included—not handling your own bag really makes you feel like you are on vacation.

  • A dynamic blend of transportation including deluxe motor coach, rail, air, and cruise—we make getting there part of the fun.

  • Many great meals included in the package price for a great value, plus the freedom to experience the local fare as you wish.

  • Simply stated, Globus is the most recognized tour operator—our vacations receive five times the recommendation rate as our nearest competitor, and we are the escorted travel provider of choice by Travel Weekly, Recommend magazine, and Travel Age West.

  • Globus escorted travel receives a 96 percent satisfaction rating on our customers’ post-vacation surveys.

Why Globus is better

Even though our main competitors use hotels with comparable quality, none of them has mastered the art of creating vacations that will enthrall you and enrich you, with lots of side trips, adventurous optionals, and many other memorable experiences.

Globus Hotels Set the Standard for First-class Touring

Something amazing happens when you’re comfortable in the heart of your destination. Your senses have the luxury to stray from detail and worry, finding in their place anticipation and wonder. You’ll find this comfort in our hotels—where quality stands the test of time, service embraces hospitality, and location is paramount. With your hotels in harmony with your itinerary, you’ll never waste precious vacation time getting to the sights you want to see the most on your Globus vacation.

At the end of a busy day of sightseeing, you want to relax in comfortable, clean, attractive accommodations. At our first-class, conveniently located hotels, you'll always feel welcome and well looked after.

Delivering the best experiences

We know that excellent accommodations are of paramount importance to your enjoyment on vacation. Our hotels—many of them through long association with us—have mastered the art of handling group check-ins and baggage speedily, and balancing the need for efficiency with the desire of each traveler to receive individual attention.

You won't be surprised with any hidden charges when you check out of your Globus hotel. All hotel taxes and tips for restaurant service and baggage handling are included in the price of your tour.

Travel Awards

Globus AwardsFor ten years in a row (1999-2008), Globus has been selected by Recommend magazine as the Best Tour Operator to Europe, and has been a top finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. For five years in a row (2004-2008), Globus has been selected by Travel Weekly as the Best Tour Operator to Europe.

EVERY JOURNEY TELLS A STORY
 

 

 
 


ITINERARY


Day 1 - Depart USA

Day 2 - 4  Prague, Czech Republic

(Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year-old city preserved in time. It straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Bestknown treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus, Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have other suggestions for things to do. (BB daily)

Day 5 Prague-Nuremberg, Germany

(Embarkation) (Sun.) After lunch drive to Nuremberg where the crew of your vessel awaits to welcome you on board. (BB,D)

Day 6 Nuremberg

(Mon.) Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg’s traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making and metal working. (FB,L,D)

Day 7 Regensburg

(Tue.) Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights include the Old Town Hall, the beautiful white and gold OLD CHAPEL, and the Porta Pretoria–gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179AD. The city is the capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling university town and one of Bavaria’s cultural centers. The Thurn und Taxis family, who until the second half of the 19th century had the monopoly on the German postal services, owns the impressive St. Emmerammus Abbey buildings making up the THURN UND TAXIS CASTLE. (FB,L,D)

Day 8 Passau-Linz, Austria

(Wed.) Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen’s Cathedral houses the world’s largest church organ with over 17,000 pipes. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. (FB,L,D)

Day 9 Melk-Vienna

(Thu.) Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! Vienna, known as the “City of Music,” inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (FB,L,D)

Day 10 Vienna

(Fri.) Once the center of the mighty Hapsburg Empire, Austria’s capital has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL, to name just a few of the sights. You do not rush through Vienna; you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. (FB,L,D)

Day 11 Budapest, Hungary

(Sat.) Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with FISHERMENS BASTION and the MATTHIAS CHURCH are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain and paprika. (FB,L,D)

Day 12 Budapest (Disembarkation) (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)


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With Globus Tours you have the ability to check actual availabilty and dates via our Globus-Cosmos Tours real-time booking engine. You can also locate your best air options and add travel insurance and other options.

  • A variety of travel styles and specialty travel to meet the desires of today’s traveler, including Family Travel, expert globetrotter, and many others.
  • VIP access (no waiting in lines) to major sights throughout your journey.
  • Inside visits to major and must-see sights included in the vacation price.
  • More reasons why to travel with Globus
Globus has more than 80 years of vacation experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards

Globus has more than 80 years of vacation experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards


Our guests travel with the knowledge and security that they have millions of dollars of consumer protection traveling with them. Globus is also a well recognized member of many travel industry organizations and has won numerous awards for superior customer service. Learn More


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With Globus Tours you have the ability to check actual availabilty and dates via our Globus-Cosmos Tours real-time booking engine. You can also locate your best air options and add travel insurance and other options.


  • A variety of travel styles and specialty travel to meet the desires of today’s traveler, including Family Travel, expert globetrotter, and many others.
  • VIP access (no waiting in lines) to major sights throughout your journey.
  • Inside visits to major and must-see sights included in the vacation price.
  • More reasons why to travel with Globus
Globus has more than 80 years of vacation experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards

Globus has more than 80 years of vacation experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards


Our guests travel with the knowledge and security that they have millions of dollars of consumer protection traveling with them. Globus is also a well recognized member of many travel industry organizations and has won numerous awards for superior customer service. Learn More


This online reservations engine will not calculate our additional GLOBUS Preferred LOWER rate. Although this portal will not show or add our discounts, they will be added when we receive your booking and an adjusted quote will be provided by our staff.

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About Globus

History Video of Globus ToursMore than 75 years ago, Antonio Mantegazza bought a rowboat to transport commercial goods across Lake Lugano in Switzerland. Who could know that rowboat would launch the world's leading escorted travel company? Today Globus is a global, family-owned company reaching every corner of the world. Globus is now the first choice among individuals looking for vacations with both domestic and international travel in a variety of styles to six continents and hundreds of itineraries to choose from.

Antonio's frequent trips across the scenic lake led him to consider opportunities in a different market - tourism. His entrepreneurial instinct pushed him to gradually acquire some motorcoaches to transport tourists around the Lake Lugano area. In 1928, Antonio opened a company specializing in motorcoach touring called Globus Viaggi. The company began with a fleet of 12 coaches which operated local excursions for European tourists in Switzerland.

By 1950, Globus Viaggi had grown to a fleet of 33 coaches and featured overnight excursions to Rome, Venice, the Dolomites and the French Riviera. Gradually, these became regularly scheduled tours and grew longer to cover more ground. Later that decade, under the leadership of Werner Albek, Antonio's business partner, Globus pioneered the concept of Grand European Touring by offering first-class European tours to North Americans. By 1961, the company launched its Cosmos arm, which featured affordable, value-priced European touring for the cost-conscious British traveler.

The coach tours were so successful that Cosmos soon introduced another form of travel for the British market: air holiday packages to the sunny destinations of southern Europe. By 1968, Cosmos air holidays became so popular the company formed its own airline, Monarch Airlines. Monarch Airlines started out modestly with two used Britannia aircraft and eventually blossomed into one of the most successful European charter companies with a large fleet of modern jets and its own engineering division.

Under the flagship of Sergio Mantegazza, current president and son of Antonio, Globus began expanding its markets beyond Great Britain and North America. Since 1974, travel packages have been sold in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most recently in Southeast Asia. Starting in the 70s, the company also aggressively expanded its offerings, introducing travelers to more countries than any other tour operator with packages to Africa, South and North America, Europe, the South Pacific and Asia.

Today, the Globus family of brands is marketed and operated by a network of more than 32 independent tourism and aviation businesses, serviced by a group of more than 5,000 professionals worldwide. Combined, Globus, Cosmos, and Monograms carry over 500,000 passengers a year, making the organization the leading operator of guided vacations worldwide. Globus attributes its success to the ideals of founder Antonio Mantegazza. For three generations, his vision, hard work, love for travel, and commitment have guided the company. These values are the cornerstone on which Globus was built and will continue to grow.

Vacation Standards
When you travel with Globus you'll simply get MORE! You'll get MORE selection, MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, MORE experience and MORE value. You'll get inside attractions which you'll merely see from the outside with other travel companies. Globus has almost 80 years of experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards 

    * Free airport transfers
    * Saving options
    * Help along the way
    * Hotels
   * Transportation

What is Escorted Travel?


One of the biggest benefits of escorted travel is the ability to experience a destination without worrying about the details such as transfers, hotels and much more. You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own but you will also benefit from the expert knowledge of our Tour Directors.

And Globus enables you to choose the escorted experience that will suit you best. Do you want a vacation with more planned time or a do you want to enjoy a more independent experience with less "guided" time? There are hundreds of itineraries for you to choose from.

There is also value you receive with an escorted vacation that is difficult or nearly impossible to get with your own planning. Because of Globus' buying power and thanks to nearly 80 years of experience, you will get unmatched values when it comes to your hotels, excursions and even your air price. You will often also have the option of adding even more inclusives to your trip or even adding days to your vacation.

Escorted travel with Globus will allow you to travel with confidence. Globus has offices located all around the globe so you can rest assured during your vacation that you will never be stranded without access to our legendary customer service. The Tour Directors all speak English, besides their native tongue, and often other languages. They are also some of the most experienced in the business, averaging almost 150 vacations each, which also helps avoid confusion or problems for you on a Globus vacation.

You will also have the peace of mind of Globus' $10 million consumer protection plan while you travel domestically or abroad. You can even (for a small fee) be sure that if an emergency came up before your trip you could cancel or reschedule it easily.

The best way to experience the benefits of escorted travel is to choose the Globus vacation that is best for you and then trust Globus to provide you with a superb travel experience.

Trust & Travel Insurance


For generations, Globus has worked hard to provide the best on-trip experiences, world-class customer service, and the best consumer protection plans available in the travel industry.

   * $11 Million of Travel Protection
   * Worldwide Scope
   * Travel Protection
   * Travel Protection Plus
   * Global Travel Community
   * Awards
   * Affiliations

$11 Million of Travel Protection

Globus has provided a $10 million letter of credit* issued by a leading bank to protect payments made by its customers for all 2005 vacation departures sold in the United States. "In these uncertain times, we feel it is important to assure our customers and our travel partners that we are financially secure and that we back our products 100 percent," said Phillip Gordon, chief executive officer and president. This is in addition to the $1 million traveler's assistance program maintained by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) in favor of Globus travelers.

*The $10 million letter of credit has been issued by Credit Suisse S.A. in favor of PRO-CLAIM, INC. of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, acting as trustee of a trust for the benefit of Globus and Cosmos customers who advance deposits or payments for any Globus or Cosmos tour departure sold in the United States. PRO-CLAIM INC., as trustee of the trust, is responsible for refunding deposits or payments (excluding deposits or payments made by credit cards, since chargebacks are available), for Globus and Cosmos tours sold in the United States in the event Group Voyagers Inc., d/b/a Globus and Cosmos, becomes insolvent, bankrupt or ceases business.
 

Worldwide Scope

Globus is truly a worldwide operation with 32 offices around the world to assist travelers. Booking Globus vacations is always simple due to a network of over 13,000 knowledgeable travel agencies offering Globus vacations. Globus is also offered by some of the most well known travel consortia, such as Vacation.com.

Travel Protection

You're planning your annual vacation, or the vacation of a lifetime. Either way you don't want to think about canceling or interrupting your trip. Or getting sick. Or losing your luggage. We know these things can happen and we provide travelers peace of mind with a Travel Protection Plan. The plan costs from $79-$249 per person (depending on the vacation destination and price) and offers a wide range of benefits. Ask your travel agent for the details, get the details in your travel documents or follow the link below.

Please note that the Czech Republic now requires a minimum of $35,000 medical and repatriation insurance coverage. Our basic Travel Protection policy has a $25,000 limit, however will be increased to $35,000 while in the Czech Republic in order to meet Czech Republic requirements. There is no additional cost for this extra coverage. If you choose to purchase insurance independently, please know that the you may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage while traveling in the Czech Republic.

Travel Protection Plus (Cancellation Protection)


If you purchase the Globus family of brands Travel Protection Plan, you may also purchase the optional Globus family of brands Travel Protection Plus Plan at an additional cost of only $30.00 per person. This additional Benefit* (if purchased) allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the basic Travel Protection Plan provisions. Under this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Globus family of brands will reimburse the cancellation penalty amount, as retained by the Globus family of brands, in travel certificates, minus the insurance premium. Plus, now Travel Protection Plus extends your basic Travel Protection Plan benefits to include coverage of air penalties or change fees on air purchased outside of the Globus family of brands, when canceling for a reason covered by your basic Travel Protection Plan.

*The Travel Protection Plus Plan is provided by Globus family of brands and is not an insurance benefit and must be purchased with the initial payment for your Trip.
ASK YOUR AGENT ABOUT DETAILS.

Globus recognizes the importance of preserving the North American attractions that our travelers go to great lengths to experience, which is why Globus is donating generously to the Tourism Cares for Tomorrow for restoration and preservation of five "American Icons." The donations are going toward specific projects, rather than operational costs.

Awards

For six years in a row, Globus has been selected by Recommend Magazine as the best Tour Operator to Europe, and a top finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. The brand was also named in Travel Weekly's 2004 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour Operator - Europe and 2005 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour Operator - Europe, Best Tour Operator - International and Best Tour Operator - Asia and South Pacific.

SAVE UP TO 45% OFF when purchasing a Globus Tour Program when compared to booking your trip independently. Since 1928, Globus has been a world leader when purchasing bulk rates from every hotel, transportation and attraction featured within these quality touring programs. We also provide a private viewership rate for an even greater savings. Inquire below or call us!

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 you may also want to view the following tour programs for comparison:

EUROPE GRAND TOURS
Europe in Depth
27 Days
by Globus Tours
The Grand European
23 Days
by Cosmos Tours
Traditional Grand European
22 Days
by Globus Tours
The Best of Europe
19 Days
by Cosmos Tours
Continental Introduction
From London to London
17 Days
by Globus Tours
European Tapestry
17 Days
by Globus Tours
Legendary Waterways of Europe 16 Days by Collette Vacations Europe's Highlights
16 Days
by Cosmos Tours
Continental Introduction
From Paris to Amsterdam 15 Days
by Globus Tours
The Best of Eastern Europe 15 Days by Globus Tours Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe 14 Days by Collette Vacations Enchanting Europe
14 Days
by Globus Tours
From St. Paul's to St. Peter's
13 Days
by
Cosmos Tours
European Charm
13 Days
by Globus Tours
Essential Europe
12 Days by Globus Tours
From the Colosseum to the Eiffel Tower
12 Days by Globus Tours
The Best of Italy and France 12 Days by Globus Tours A Taste of Europe
11 Days
by
Cosmos Tours
Six Countries, Venice and Paris 11 Days by Cosmos Tours Imperial Splendors
11 Days by Globus Tours
European Sampler
From London to London
11 Days by Globus Tours
Hidden Treasures of Europe 10 Days by Globus Tours European Sampler
From London to Paris
10 Days by Globus Tours
European Highlights
10 Days
by Globus Tours
London and Paris 8 Days by Globus Tours



MORE REGIONAL PROGRAMS
THE BRITISH ISLES: ENGLAND | SCOTLAND | IRELAND
Britiain and Ireland in Depth 26 Days by Globus Tours The Best of the British Isles 21 Days by Globus Tours Highlights of Britain and Ireland 16 Days by Globus Tours Exploring Britiain and Ireland 15 Days by Collette Vacations
Celtic Highlights
14 Days by Globus Tours
Scotland and Ireland
13 Days by Collette Vacations
Essential Britain
13 Days by Globus Tours
Essential Britain and Ireland 11 Days by Globus Tours
Shades of Ireland
10 Days by Collette Vacations
Irish Explorer
10 Days by  Cosmos Tours
Discover Scotland
10 Days by Collette Vacations
British Landscapes
10 Days by Collette Vacations
Britain Sampler
10 Days by Globus Tours
London and Paris
8 Days by Collette Vacations
Introduction to Ireland
8 Days by Globus Tours
The Best of Southern England 8 Days by Globus Tours
FRANCE | GERMANY
Alpine Countries
16 Days by Globus Tours
La France!
16 Days
by Globus Tours
Grand Tour of France
15 Days
by Cosmos Tours
The Best of Eastern Europe
15 Days
by Globus Tours
Two Weeks in London and Paris 15 Days by Globus Tours Highlights of Germany
13 Days by Cosmos Tours
The Alpine Countries
13 Days by Collette Vacations
German Highlights
12 Days by Globus Tours
France Magnifique!
12 Days by Collette Vacations
London, Amsterdam, and Paris 11 Days by Globus Tours Imperial Splendors
11 Days by Globus Tours
Hidden Treasures of Europe 10 Days by Globus Tours
Colors of Provence
10 Days
by Collette Vacations
Munich, Salzburg and Vienna 9 Days by Globus Tours London and Paris
8 Days by Collette Vacations
A Week in London and Paris 8 Days by Globus Tours
SWITZERLAND | AUSTRIA
Alpine Countries
16 Days by Globus Tours
The Best of Eastern Europe 15 Days by Globus Tours The Alpine Countries
13 Days
by Collette Vacations
Best of Austria and Switzerland 12 Days by Globus Tours
The Legendary Danube
12 Days
by Globus Tours
Imperial Splendors
11 Days
by Globus Tours
Hidden Treasures of Europe 10 Days by Globus Tours Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria
10 Days by Collette Vacations
Munich, Salzburg and Vienna 9 Days by Globus Tours Grand Tour of Switzerland
9 Days by Cosmos Tours
Signature Danube ~
Aboard the Magnificent 'M/S River Cloud II'
8 Days
by
Abercrombie and Kent

ITALY | GREECE | TURKEY
Southern Italy and Sicily
17 Days
by Cosmos Tours
The Best of Italy and Sicily 16 Days by Globus Tours Turkish Delight
15 Days by Globus Tours
Exploring Greece and its Islands 15 Days by Collette Vacations
The Croatian
15 Days
by Globus Tours
The Best of Italy and Greece 15 Days by Globus Tours Italian Mosaic
14 Days
by Globus Tours
Highlights of Sicily and Southern Italy
14 Days
by Globus Tours
The Best of Italy
14 Days
by Cosmos Tours
Italian Vistas
13 Days
by Collette Vacations
Italy's Treasures
12 Days
by Collette Vacations
Italian Lakes and Greek Isles Cruise/Tour
12 Days
by Collette Vacations
Best of Italy and France
12 Days
by Globus Tours
Best of Italy
12 Days
by Globus Tours
Splendors of Italy
11 Days
by
Abercrombie and Kent
Southern Italy and Sicily
11 Days by Collette Vacations
Northern Italy's Highlights 11 Days
by
Globus Tours
Italian Treasures
11 Days by Globus Tours
Italian Highlights
11 Days by Globus Tours
Greek Island Hopper Cruise/Tour 11 Days by Globus Tours
Greece and Turkey Cruise/Tour
11 Days by Globus Tours
Discover Croatia
11 Days by Collette Vacations
Crossroads of Sicily
11 Days
by Collette Vacations
Rome and the Amalfi Coast 10 Days by Collette Vacations
Reflections of Italy
10 Days
by Collette Vacations
Italian Tapestry
10 Days by Globus Tours
Jewels of the Aegean
Cruise/Tour
9 Days by Globus Tours
Italy's Great Cities
9 Days by Globus Tours
A Taste of Italy
8 Days by Globus Tours
Aegean Legends Cruise/Tour 8 Days by Globus Tours Classical Greece
8 Days by Globus Tours

SPAIN | PORTUGAL | MOROCCO
Spain, Portugal and Morocco 17 Days by Globus Tours Spanish Fiesta
15 Days by Globus Tours
Iberian Vacation
14 Days by Globus Tours
The Best of Spain and Portugal 14 Days by Cosmos Tours
Sunny Portugal
10 Days by Collette Vacations
Spectacular Spain
10 Days by Globus Tours
Spain's Classics
10/13 Days
by Collette Vacations
Signature Spain
10 Days
by Abercrombie and Kent
RUSSIA | NORTHERN EUROPE
Russia and Northern Europe 19 Days by Globus Tours Jewels of the Baltics
17 Days
by Cosmos Tours
Northern Capitals
14 Days
by Globus Tours
Russian River Cruise
11 Days by Collette
Holland, Luxembourg and Belgium 10 Days by Collette Vacations Wonders of Iceland
8 Days
by Collette Vacations



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