Highlights of
France & Spain Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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F1 -
FRENCH RIVIERA. Eze Village Lunch or Dinner at ‘Le Cheval Blanc’
An early afternoon or evening excursion to one of the oldest
fortified villages on the Riviera, perched above the coastline like
an eagle’s nest. Take a slow walk up to the top to see a fantastic
collection of Mediterranean cacti and admire the view. Afterwards,
enjoy lunch or dinner in the local village restaurant “en famille”
with the owners! Drinks are included.
59.00 (€)
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F3 - FRENCH RIVIERA. St.
Paul de Vence & Perfumery Visit
We drive into the hills behind the fabulous Riviera coastline to the
ancient towns celebrated for perfume distillation. We visit one of
the perfumeries, where, besides seeing how perfume is made, we shall
have the opportunity to purchase at factory prices. From there we
drive up to the medieval hill town of St. Paul de Vence, a
photographer’s paradise, home of artists and the famous.
16.00 (€)
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F8 -
PARIS. Illuminations and Dinner
After an unforgettable dinner in typical Parisian style, drinks
included, we take a drive through the city. By night, Paris is a
city transformed - no other city has such striking illuminations,
such glamour or romance. Amongst the splendours we see the Place de
la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Champs Elysées
and the Eiffel Tower.
60.00 (€)
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F9 - PARIS. Dinner &
Montmartre or Seine Cruise or Eiffel Tower Visit. Bon appetit!
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a typical Parisian restaurant and toast
our new-found friends on tour. Then visit Montmartre, the old
artists’ quarter made famous in the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec
and Utrillo. Dominated by the brilliant white dome of Sacré Coeur
Basilica, its fascinating narrow streets and outdoor cafés give a
real flavour of Paris life. Alternatively, after dinner we will
enjoy a floodlit Seine Cruise or ascend to the second level of the
Eiffel Tower.
60.00 (€)
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F10 -
PARIS. Illuminations & the Eiffel Tower or the Seine Cruise
No other city has such striking illuminations, best appreciated on
our guided sightseeing night drive. We take in the Place de la
Concorde, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and of course the famed
Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero. To complete this introduction, we
will admire the city from on high by ascending to the second stage
on the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, embark on the ever popular river
boats along the Seine.
30.00 (€)
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F12 - PARIS. The Louvre
& Seine Cruise or Montmartre, or Eiffel Tower
We start witha conducted tour of one of the finest art galleries in
the world - the Louvre. A chance to admire theMona Lisa and the
Venus de Milo amongst the many thousands of exhibits in this former
Royal Palace.In addition, you may wish to admire the city from on
high and ascend to the second stage of the EiffelTower. Alternatives
are a trip on the ever-popular riverboats along the Seine, or a
funicular ride up toartistic Montmartre. (On occasions when the
Louvre is closed, we will visit the Sainte Chapelle). Our visit will
be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
44.00 (€)
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F12a -
PARIS. The Louvre or Musee d’Orsay and Invalides or Montmartre or
Seine Cruise
We start with a conducted tour, enhanced by our excellent audio
system, of one of the finest Art galleries in the world – the
Louvre. A chance to admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo
amongst the many thousands of exhibits in this former Royal Palace.
Alternatively, we will enjoy a guided visit of the Museum of the
19th century, housed in the ‘belle epoque’ former railway
station – the Musee d’Orsay, famous for its splendid collection
of Impressionist paintings. In addition, we will either take a
funicular ride up to artistic Montmartre OR visit Les Invalides –
the church in the army museum where Napoleon Bonaparte is buried OR
take a cruise along the Seine in one of the ever-popular riverboats.
44.00 (€)
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F13 - PARIS. Versailles -
The Palace and Gardens
We leave the bustle of the city for thesplendour and magnificence of
Versailles. Created by the “Sun King” Louis XIV, the palace
becamethe envy of every other European ruler. Our guide takes us
through the State apartments, including the famous Hall of Mirrors.
All of this enhanced with the use of our excellent audio system.
Afterwards, take a stroll through the meticulous tree-lined gardens.
57.00 (€)
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F20 -
FRENCH RIVIERA. The Three Corniches, La Turbie & Lunch or Dinner
This afternoon we take a scenic excursion along the Riviera of the
Three Corniche Roads, enjoying spectacular views along perhaps the
most beautiful coast in Europe. When we finally reach the ‘Grand
Corniche’ - the highway which follows the ancient Aurelian Way -
we stop at the picturesque village of ‘La Turbie’. There the
Emperor Augustus erected a Roman ‘Trophy’ - a dazzling white
sacrificial temple to mark the border between Rome and Gaul
(modern-day France), and from this spot we admire a sweeping
panorama over the Mediterranean and the Principality of Monaco. We
continue to our restaurant where we will enjoy a typical meal of
specialities from the French Riviera. (Drinks included).
64.00 (€)
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F25 - LYON. Beaujolais
Gourmet Dinner in a Typical Restaurant and Visit to the Old Town
Enjoy the most reputed of French cuisine with an evening drive along
the beautiful Rhône River.
61.00 (€)
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F26 -
FRENCH RIVIERA. St. Paul de Vence, Eze Village, Perfumery and Lunch
or Dinner
On certain departures, for operational reasons, F1 and F3 excursions
will be combinedomitting the Botanical Gardens. To be operated at
lunch or dinner
73.00 (€)
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F29 - GIVERNY. House and
Gardens of Claude Monet
Visit this charming French house with its spectacular gardens, the
former home of the greatest Impressionist painter, Claude Monet, and
inspiration for his magnificent ‘lily’ paintings. Our coach will
drive us to the town of Giverny where we will enjoy a tour of this
delightful house and garden with its internationally famous
‘Japanese’ bridge.
45.00 (€)
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F38 -
PARIS. Dinner and Cabaret
Dinner with wines included at one of the most prestigious cabaret
shows in town! Enjoy an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux
and wonderful entertainment - including, of course, the world famous
Can-Can. A night in Paris that you will never forget!
110.00 (€)
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F39 - PARIS. Le Grand Louvre
or Musee D'Orsay
The Louvre - the biggest and bestknown museum in the world was once
the palace for the kings. Follow the expert guide through the
sumptuous maze of galleries to see the main attractions including
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - the 'Mona Lisa'. Alternatively,
explore the world of the Impressionists in the prize winning
converted railway station of the Musee d'Orsay. Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
38.00 (€)
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F55 -
PARIS. Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner
An unforgettable evening of French entertainment at Paris’ most
famous Cabaret, ‘Le Moulin Rouge’. Dinner, wine and Champagne
will be included.
143.00 (€)
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F71 - NICE – Nice and St.
Paul De Vence
First we drive into the hills behind the Riviera to visit the
medieval village of St. Paul de Vence, a photographer's paradise and
home to great artists and the rich and famous! Then on to Nice, a
real city on the Riviera, where we see the Russian Church, the Place
Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Time to explore the old town
with its colourful street markets and perhaps shop for bargains in
olive oil and candles!
20.00 (€)
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ESP4 -
BARCELONA. Montserrat
Leaving Barcelona, we head for the sacred mountain of Catalonia.
Ascending this staggering rock formation we admire its spectacular
panoramic views before arriving at the ‘Basilica Real’. Here,
newly-weds pledge their vows to the mystical Black Virgin.
34.00 (€)
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ESP5 - MADRID. Artistic Highlights,
Prado Museum
See the great collections of the Spanish School - Goya, Velazquez and
El Greco.
24.00 (€)
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ESP6a - MADRID. El Escorial and the
Valley of the Fallen
This guided tour takes us first to the royal city of El Escorial. This
great monastery-palace was built in the foothills of the Guadarrama
mountains by Philip II, in thanksgiving for his victory over the
French at the battle of St. Quentin in 1557. After a break for lunch,
we continue to visit the memorial built by Franco to those who fell in
the Civil War. High in the mountains, with splendid views, this
amazing memorial was cut into the rock face to create the largest
basilica ever built. It is surmounted by a cross some 410 feet high.
41.00 (€)
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ESP7 - MADRID. Fountains and Plazas of
Madrid with Dinner
This introductory evening tour offers us the chance to admire the
elegance of the new city, with its wide, tree-lined avenues and
decorative fountains, before we experience the flavour of the old. The
Plaza Mayor is the most perfect of Spanish squares. Join the locals in
a little idle chat and “people-watching” as they sip an aperitif
before dinner in the old quarter of the city, drinks included.
47.00 (€)
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ESP9 - SEVILLE. Flamenco Evening
Enjoy a beautiful evening’s entertainment in which we will see a
varied show of flamenco dancing, Spanish orchestration and the songs
of Andalusia. Drink included
33.00 (€)
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ESP9a - SEVILLE. Flamenco Evening
Flamenco Evening with Dinner in a Typical Restaurant.
60.00 (€)
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ESP17 - GRANADA. Guided Visit of the
Alhambra Palace
Generalife Gardens & Royal Chapel. First our local guide will take us
on a guided tour of the interior of the beautiful Alhambra Palace with
its astonishing muslim architecture of courtyards with cool fountains
and refreshing pools. Then into the summer palace of the Kings of
Granada, particularly enjoyable for its cool green, terraced water
gardens. Finally, to the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs
Ferdinand and Isabel are buried.
31.00 (€)
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ESP19 - SEVILLE. Guadalquivir Cruise
through the Expo sites and/or visit to the Spanish Bullring and/or
visit to the Alcazar and/or to the Macarena Church
(FRSH/FRSP) Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Guadalquivir river with
its spectacular modern bridges, its new Expo buildings and Cartuja
Island. Then, a must for any visitor to Spain, we experience the
passion of the Spanish temperament with a visit to the famed Bullring
and its echoes of ‘Carmen’. On certain departures one of these visits
will be substituted with a visit to the Moorish Alcazar or to the
Macarena Church.
30.00 (€)
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ESP24 - BARCELONA. Dinner and
Illuminations
First we enjoy a typical dinner in this cosmopolitan city, with drinks
included, followed by a drive up to Montjuïc for a panoramic view of
the city and a tour of the illuminated sights.
45.00 (€)
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ESP34 - SEVILLE. Horse Carriage Ride
through the City & 'Carmen's Bullring'
We commence our visit with a beautiful horse and carriage ride though
the most historical areas of this romantic city as well as sauntering
through the Plaza de America. We continue through the Maria-Luisa Park
and the Jewish district before stopping at Carmen's bullring to view
the arena and visit the bullfight museum.
32.00 (€)
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ESP35 - SEVILLE. Cathedral Visit and
Guadalquivir Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Guadalquivir river with its
spectacular modern bridges, its new 'Expo' buildings and the Cartuja
island. Then, a must for any visitor to Spain - a visit to the Massive
gothic Cathedral with its Moorish 'Giralda' tower and the tomb of
Christopher Columbus.
26.00 (€)
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