London, Paris
& Rome 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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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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F9a
- PARIS. Dinner & Montmartre or Seine Cruise. Bon appetit!
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a typical Parisian restaurant and toast
our new-found friends on tour. Then visit Montmarte, the old
artists’ quarter made famous in the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec
and Utrillo. Dominated by the brilliant white dome of the Sacre
Coeur Basilica, its fascinating narrow streets and outdoor cafés,
give a real flavour of Parisian life. Alternatively, after dinner,
we will enjoy a floodlit Seine Cruise.
60.00 (€)
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F11
- PARIS. Illuminations, the Sacre Coeur and Montmartre
See the splendour of Paris by night on this evening tour of the main
sights, dramatically floodlit, 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.
26.00 (€)
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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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F18
- PARIS. Excursion to Disneyland Paris
Visit Europe’s latest major attraction, Disneyland in France,
where the young of all ages may explore their fantasies in a new
setting. Entrance fees included.
65.00 (€)
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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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I7
- ROME. Evening Tour: Fountains and Dinner
A lighthearted introduction to the “Eternal City”. Make sure of
a safe return to Rome as you toss coins in to the Trevi Fountain.
Drive along the glamorous Via Veneto - famed as the setting of “la
dolce vita”, and the splendour of the monuments in magnificent
Piazza Venezia. Then relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal with
drinks included.
55.00 (€)
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I10
- ROME. Dinner & the Janiculum
Drive up the pine-clad slopes of the hill of Janus with its ancient
walls and embassies. Admire the best panoramic view of Rome from
this former battle site above the River Tiber. Then we proceed to a
pleasantly located Roman restaurant for dinner with wine included.
56.00 (€)
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I11
- ROME. Tivoli and Dinner
An excursion to the ancient Sabine town of Tivoli situated a few
miles outside Rome to enjoy the gardens and fountains of the Villa
D’Este. You will visit its grottos and pavilions, the Avenue of a
Hundred Fountains, and the Dragon Fountain of the Organ. We end the
evening with a typical Italian dinner, wine, soft drinks and music.
58 (without dinner 39) (€)
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I12
- ROME. Ostia Antica
Drive to the Mediterranean coast and visit the excavations of
Ancient Ostia, the former harbour of Rome. These ruins offer perhaps
a more complete picture of Roman urban life than either Rome or
Pompeii. See the remains of the baths, theatre, apartment houses,
drinking room, mosaics and wall paintings at this beautiful site,
mirrored by Cypress trees and Umbrella pines. Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
35.00 (€)
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I14
- ROME. Ancient and Christian Rome
Explore Rome’s past. Visit the Catacombs where the early
Christians assembled to escape persecution and which were used as
underground cemeteries. Then, on to the best preserved of the Roman
Temples, the Pantheon - today used as a Christian church! On some
tours a visit to the Chuch of St. Peter in Chains to see
Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, will be visited instead of the
Pantheon. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our
excellent audio system.
32.00 (€)
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I15
- ROME. Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel
An extension to the included sightseeing tour which allows us to
admire the artistic masterpieces collected and commissioned by the
Popes. See the famous Tapestry Gallery and Gallery of Maps then
finally wonder at the masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Take your
time - Michelangelo spent 11 years in the preparation of the vault
and altar wall! Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of
our excellent audio system.
36.00 (€)
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I16
- ROME. Roman Highlights
On certain departures, for operational reasons, tours I14 and I15
will be combined excluding the Pantheon visit. Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
61.00 (€)
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I20
- ROME. Capri Excursion
Cruise the Tyrrhenian sea to the legendary island of Capri. Here our
local guide will show us the major highlights of this unforgettable
place. The spectacular driv up to Anacapri reveals vistas of the
Faraglioni rocks from the luxuriant Caesar Augustus Gardens, the
cosmopolitan mood of the famous Piazzeta, before a descent by
funicular to the Marina. Of course, a visit to the celebrated Blue
Grotto is included (weather permitting).
112.00 (€)
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I35
- ROME. Visit to Piazza Navona followed by Roman dinner and concert
of live musical entertainment
We will first visit Piazza Navona (when available) with its
beautiful fountains and street artists before a short drive to one
of Rome’s finest restaurants. Here we will enjoy a delicious
dinner, punctuated by a concert of typical Italian songs and ‘bel
canto’ for which this country is justifiably famous! Sit back,
relax and imbibe the special Roman atmosphere – the wine or soft
drinks are also included!
58.00 (without the visit to Piazza Navona or another Roman site
or monument the price is 55.00) (€)
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I40
- ROME. Introduction to Rome by Night
Cameras at the ready for the many magnificent sights awaiting us as
we ‘do as the Romans do’ and start the evening with a
‘passegiata’ (evening stroll) along the Via Condotti to the
world-famous Spanish Steps in Rome’s most fashionable shopping
area. The ‘Campidoglio’, Piazza Venezia and so much more are
included on this evening visit before we linger in Piazza Navona
with its many pavement cafés and trattorias to admire the
seventeenth century fountains and architecture. NB On certain
departures, the Spanish Steps will be substituted by the Piazza
Rotonda, dominated by the mighty Pantheon.
30.00 (€)
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I70
- ROME. Ancient and Baroque Christian sites
First we drive past the ancient baths of the Emperor Caracalla,
scene of the ‘3 tenors concert’ in 1990, to the Catacombs
outside the Roman Walls. Christians used these underground churches
and cemeteries for assemblies and to escape persecution. Then on to
visit the 5th century Church of St. Peter in Chains*, housing not
only the chains which are said to have fettered St. Peter, but also
one of Michelangelo’s greatest works of sculpture – Moses – a
statue belonging to the mausoleum of Julius II. (* on certain
departures the Church of St. Paul without the Walls will be visited
instead of the Church of St. Peter in Chains) Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
32.00 (€)
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I76
- ROME. Dinner and Evening Tour
First we enjoy a robust and delicious dinner of excellent Roman
cuisine, followed by a night-time drive around the illuminated city,
stopping to visit the Spanish Steps at the Church of the Holy
Trinity and time to experience the ‘dolce vita’ along the famous
Via Veneto.
52.00 (€)
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