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European Splendour |
12 day
tour from US$1899
Tour Type: Europe Discoveries |
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Highlight |
Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Rome
- Florence
- Venice
- Vienna
- Melk
- Salzburg
- Innsbruck
- Liechtenstein
- Lucerne
- Savigny-Les-Beaune
- Paris
- Dover
- London
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1 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport we transfer you to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Mercure Piazza Bologna (2 nights)
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2 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour with a local expert usingg our highlt effective
audio system includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we see
the Pieta of Michelangelo and make a stop at the Forum to admire the
Colosseum. We also see the Circus Maximus-scene of dangerous chariot
races in 'Ben Hur'. Later, free time. (Buffet breakfast)
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3 - Rome - Florence
Today we drive through the Chianti Hills to Florence and Piazzale
Michelangelo before our sightseeing tour on foot, with an audio
system included, to Piazza Signoria and visiting Santa Croce
Basilica, burial place of Italy's great men!
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Demidoff
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4 - Florence - Venice (Main)
Over the Apennine Mountains to magical Venice and a private motor
launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and more.
Later, we visit a glass-blowing factory. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Antony Palace
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5 - Venice (Mestre) - Vienna (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we travel into the Carnian Alps to
Austria. Then through the Austrian Lake District into the Alps and
on to Imperial Vienna, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet
breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)
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6 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour highlights St.Stephen's Cathedral, the
Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and more. Then time on your own. Later,
why not take in a concert of Strauss music? (Buffet breakfast)
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7 - Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck
This morning our drive takes us through the Vienna Woods and along
the Danube Valley, past the Abbey of Melk to Salzburg. Here
sightseeing on foot highlights Mozart's birthplace and more. From
here it's off to mountain-ringed Innsbruck for the night.Here an
orientation shows us the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica before
enjoying dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Maximilian
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8 - Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lucerne (2 nights)
After breakfast we enjoy a full day of Alpine scenery in the Arlberg
region to Vaduz in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Next we
continue to picturesque lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Flora (2 nights)
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9 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our morning orientation shows us the Lion Monument and Chapel
Bridge. Then free time to shop. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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10 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights)
Towering Alps give way to French countryside en route to the wine-
producing region of Burgundy. Then en route to the lively city of
Paris, we view the Savigny-Les- Beaune vineyards. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel (2 nights)
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11 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Today's sightseeing includes a drive along the Champs Elysees, the
Arc de Triomphe and an ascent of the Eiffel Tower (second level). We
view Notre Dame Cathedral before time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
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12 - Paris - London
Today we drive pass World War I Battlefields to Calais port for our
ferry crossing. Then by coach we head to London. (Buffet breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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European Splendour What's
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Rome
Sightseeing tour with an audio system includes views of
the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus visits
St.Peter's Basilica.
- Florence Sightseeing
with an audio system includes Signoria Square and visits
Santa Croce Basilica.
- Venice Canal cruise
by private motor launch.See St.Mark's Square and more.
- Vienna Sightseeing
includes St.Stephen's Cthedral, Imperial Boulevards and
more.
- Melk See the Abbey.
- Salzbury See
"The Sound of Music" locations on sightseeing.
- Innsbruck Orientation
including the Golden Roof.
- Liechtenstein
Orientation of Vaduz.
- Lucerne Orientation
including the Lion Monument and Wooden Bridge.
- Saigny-Les-Beaune
View the vineyrds.
- Paris Sightseeing
includes views of the Champs Elysees, the ascent of the
Eiffel Tower.
- Dover See the White
Cliffs.
- Scenic drives past
Umbrian hilltop towns, through the Tuscan Hills, over the
Apennime Mountains, Austrian Lake District, Italia,
Austrian and Swiss Alps, the Danube and Inn Valleys,
Arlberg Region, through the Burgundy wine region and
across World War I Battlefields.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Rome
- 11 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Innsbruck
16 meals in total (see day-day
itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Trafalgar's
top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in
Rome, Florence, Vienna, Salzburg and Paris.
- Services of a qualified
Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- Cross-Channel ferry.
- Complimentary drop off at your
Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of return of the coach tour.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your
airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day
of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details
must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the
flight departure.
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European Splendour 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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A1
- VIENNA. Imperial Highlights
We enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn, with its
magnificently preserved state rooms and exquisite gardens. From the
summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs, we continue to either the
Imperial Treasures, the Vienna Opera House or the Crypts and Vaults
of the Imperial family for a guided tour.
37.00 (€)
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A4b
- VIENNA. Hungarian Gypsy Dinner and Schnapps Museum or Prater Wheel
First we visit the cheerful Prater Park to take a gentle ride on the
historic Big Wheel and admire the picturesque skyline of Vienna.
Alternatively, we will visit the home of the Fischer family to see
how the local Schnapps is made and to taste some delicious samples!
Then continue to a Hungarian Gypsy Restaurant, where we enjoy echoes
of a bygone era and regional food specialities. (Drinks and Music
included).
58.00 (€)
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A8
- INNSBRUCK. Tyrolean Evening
Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment. Singers,
dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a
colourful show of folklore and fun. (includes two drinks)
37.00 (€)
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A14
- SALZBURG. Eagle’s Nest Tour & Bavarian Alps
Driving deep into the National Park past bucolic farmhouses and
picturesque villages, we arrive at the ruins of Obersalzburg. From
here we transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic
mountain climb to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Through
the arches we will have splendid views up to the ‘Hohen Göll’
and across snow-capped peaks.
43.00 (€)
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A16
- SALZBURG. Hohensalzburg, Mozart’s House and Lunch
First we visit the home in which Mozart was born and where he spent
the early part of his life – a quaint little house in the heart of
the old city. Then we take a funicular ride to the heights of
Hohensalzburg for spectacular views of the city from the castle
fortress battlements. A light lunch will be served in the castle
with a drink included.
45.00 (€)
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A27
- INNSBRUCK. Horse & Carriage Ride
A spectacular drive leads us to a typical mountain village. Then we
enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the magnificent alpine
scenery. We stop for a drink before our return to Innsbruck.
33.00 (€)
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A30
- INNSBRUCK
On certain departures, optionals A8 and A27 will be combined.
56.00 (€)
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A39
- INNSBRUCK. Rural haven and Olympic contender
First we enjoy a spectacular drive leading us to a
typical mountain village where we take a horse-drawn carriage ride
through the magnificent alpine valley. Then we ascend to the new
ski-jump, built in a bid to host the 2008 Winter Olympics. Enjoy the
breathtaking views from the top before we see the spot where the
Tyrolean Freedom fighters, led by Andreas Hofer, beat Napoleon’s
troops into retreat.
49.00 (€)
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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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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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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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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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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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I18
- VENICE. Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the
nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and
the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken
at the island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s
paradise. Drinks are also included.
62.00 (€)
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I19
- VENICE. Gondola Serenade
An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a
romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour,
while musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its
magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of
the ‘Serenissima’.
30.00 (€)
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I25
- FLORENCE. Jewels of the Renaissance
A guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most
controversial sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo’s David. Then to
the fascinating ‘Cortile’ of the Medici Palace. Our visit will
be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
32.00 (without the ‘Cortile’ 31.00) (€)
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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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I49
- VENICE. Venice by night
A scintillating introduction to this magical city! First we cruise
along the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant
Palazzos, illuminated by magnificent chandeliers. We see the Rialto
Bridge and then reach the ‘most beautiful outdoor drawing room in
the world’ - St. Mark’s Square. Here we will have time to wonder
at the impressive architecture before enjoying an included drink at
one of the chic ‘al fresco’ cafés whilst listening to the music
of its own orchestra! We return to our coach on the mainland by
private motor launch. (1 drink inc.)
40.00 (€)
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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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I71
- VENICE. A guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & the Doges’
Palace
Accompanied by a local expert we are taken into the magnificent
Doges’ Palace – home to the rulers of the Venetian republic for
hundreds of years. We are shown the main highlights of the palace
and its elegant courtyards, before entering the Byzantine Basilica
of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city of Venice. Here
we admire the stunning golden mosaics and wonderful Byzantine
architecture. (entrance fees included).
33.00 (€)
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CH1
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise
Widely considered to be the most lovely of the mountain lakes, much
of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from
the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few,
privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by.
36.00 (sf)
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CH1a
- Happy Hour Cruise
Like CH1 and includes 2 drinks
46.00 (sf)
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CH2
- LUCERNE. Swiss Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable trip along the lake to nearby mountain
slopes, and ascend by cog-wheel railway and cable car to spectacular
alpine views. The mountain air will whet your appetite for a
delicious lunch with drink included (one of the courses will be a
cheese fondue), in one of Switzerland’s most atmospheric
restaurants. Yodelling and alpine horns will contribute to your
enjoyment of the accompanying traditional folklore show. (On certain
departures the ascent as well as the descent of the mountain will be
by cable car only).
146.00 (sf)
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CH7
- LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Join in the fun of a lively folklore show with typical Swiss
entertainment. Drinks are provided as we enjoy, amongst other
things, the yodelling, flagthrowing, Alpine horn blowing and fine
musicianship of the band.
61.00 (sf)
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CH7a
- LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Folklore Show with Drinks and Cheese Fondue.
66.00 (sf)
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CH11
- LUCERNE. Mount Pilatus
A scenic lakeshore drive brings us to our cog-wheel railway, where
we board our train to the summit of Lucerne’s most well-known
mountain. Here you have time to explore, admire the many sweeping
views and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Later a series of cable
cars will bring us gradually down through fields and forests to the
foot of this majestic mountain. (On certain departures the ascent as
well as the descent of the mountain will be by cable car only)
77.00 (sf)
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CH17
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise & Mountain Excursion
On certain departures, for operational reasons CH1 and the mountain
trip will be combined.
103.00 (sf)
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