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The Best of Croatia in a Nutshell!
A rare find and a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the Adriatic's most beautiful pearls from resort town of Split to Zadar and Havr Island highlighting Beautiful Dubrovnik today's filming sites for King's Landing such as St Dominika Street, Bokar Fortress and more...
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Evening departure from selected locations.
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Morning arrival to Zadar and orientation tour followed by some free to explore.
We then depart for Split to investigate some of Croatia's main coastal attractions.
We finish our last leg of the journey in Split, the second-largest city in Croatia and the largest city in the region of Dalmatia. Our local guide will point out its most important landmarks before checking into our first-class hotel.
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Spend the day in Split, or else you may opt to join us on an excursion to Dubrovnik as we travel south, one of Europe's most charming Gems. The city of Dubrovnik and one that is repeatedly ranked among the must-sees of the Adriatic. A tour of the city and its walls offers a perfect understanding of what this unique capital is one of the most interesting in the Mediterranean sea.
Free time to enjoy great shopping and stunning views before returning to Split.
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Sleep in this morning and indulge, walk the streets and markets of Split for the remainder of the day.
The afternoon is free for your own activities or join us on an excursion to the picturesque island of Hvar.
Later this evening we leave Split for our return overnight to journey onto Austria.
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Upon arrival to the city of music, we are joined by our local guide for a walking tour pointing out the most prominent landmark, among them the Mozart's House. There will be plenty of time to explore, enjoy lunch and collect Austrian memorabilia before continuing our journey home.
Early to the late evening, return to points of origin.
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Zadar
The three-thousand-year-old city's heart is its Old Town, which offers fantastic sightseeing attractions, including Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and numerous old churches. Equally tempting for visitors are beautiful beaches along Zadar's coastline, an ideal location to swim and relax. What more is there to ask for?
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Hvar
Hvar is a beautiful Croatian island off the Dalmatian Coast, favored for its spectacular beaches, lavender fields, and lush vineyards. Hvar Town with Gothic palaces, stunning churches, and an imposing old fortress. The natural beauty of Hvar offers plenty of outdoor recreation, from hiking on the cliffs to swimming in the secluded coves and beaches. Join us on this full-day outing.
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Dubrovnik
Overlooking the calm blue waters of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is one of the world's most magnificent walled cities. The city has often been referred to as the "Pearl of the Adriatic." It was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 as a city of rich culture and history. Join our local guide to discover the city and take time to stroll through the historical city center during the time at your leisure.
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Salzburg
Salzburg is world-famous for many things. Mozart's birthplace, setting for the musical The Sound of Music, and hosting each year the prominent Salzburg Music and Drama Festival. The splendor and well-preserved Barrock architecture of the once-powerful Bishopric city is a perfect backdrop to experience this centerstage of culture and added it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Mozart's House
The celebrated composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born on the third floor of the "Hagenauer House" Getreidegasse 9, on January 27, 1756. A museum is now welcoming you into the original rooms containing historical instruments, including Mozart's violin and clavichord. Documents, memorabilia, and portraits painted during his lifetime are reflecting his life in Salzburg.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Europe's Most Colorful Event!
The city of Venice is an extravaganza of sight and sound. From the Bridge of Sighs to the decadent architecture that hangs across the city’s skyline. Echoes of past lives can be found everywhere you go, and this is no more so true than at the Venice Carnival in the ten days before Lent. The Carnival has a tradition that stretches back to Roman times. Join the Festival of mask, with all your senses – 6 senses for 6 sentiri – attend it, feel it for one full day: food tasting, costume parades, free shows.
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Departure to Italy from selected points.
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Morning arrival at Venice, waterbus transfer into Venice's center and orientation tour highlighting the St Mark's Square and it surroundings. Today a costume parade as per Venetian tradition as to set the scene for the splendor and magical atmosphere of a the famous Carnevale. A reminiscent historical parade with hundreds of figures represents the dignitaries and soldiers of the Serenissima Republic, accompanying the twelve “Marie” to St. Mark's Square reminding of the 12 most beautiful girls in the city that were kidnapped and then saved by the Venetian army.
Following some free time to explore and enjoy we leave for nearby Padua for overnight Stay.
This evening see your tour guide for evening outing suggestions.
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Following breakfast and check out we leave for Verona famous for Romeo & Juliet's Balcony and it Roma Amphitheater.
There will be an opportunity for luch and souvernir shopping before journeying back to poits of origin.
Dinner break enroute in Switzerland.
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Venice Water Bus
The Vaporetto gets both locals and visitors to the places they want and need to go throughout Venice. Because traveling the canals is the easiest way to get around the city, the water bus has long been the most efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, aside from walking.
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Arena di Verona
Built in the first century, the Verona Arena is an open-air Roman amphitheater that is still entirely in use today, making it one of the best-preserved ancient structures in the world. The Arena was initially used to host gladiator, circus, and equestrian events. Now it is used to host concerts and, most famously, an opera season every summer, creating a unique atmosphere of an open-air spectacle.
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Milan Shopping
Taking a stroll through elegant streets and the outer limits of the famous Fashion Quadrilatero, we will have the chance to visit the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms in the world. Stunning jewels created by the most renowned name, clothes, and accessories that are to die for, to be owned and flaunted. Just the shoes alone are a work of art.
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Padua
Probably better known as the city of St. Anthony or as the economic capital of Veneto, Padua is one of the most important Art Cities in Italy. It is a beautiful, historic city with many piazzas, churches, and rich history and home to one of the oldest universities of Europe.
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Piazza dei Signori
Once Verona's former center of power, the Piazza dei Signori is now a city square in Padua. With its unique history and contribution to the government, it hosts official civics and government celebrations. It is also where the Dante statue is located and surrounded by critical main buildings of the former city government, including the court and the seat of power of the Scaliger family.
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Piazza delle Erbe
Once being the Roman Forum is now an excellent open-air market surrounded by historic buildings with frescoes and peppered with sculptures. Having some of the best restaurants in Verona, as well as having places to shop at. It has become a popular meeting point for Veronese since Roman times.
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Venice
Venice is one of the most exciting and lovely places in the world. Walking through narrow stone paths across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will revile modern life an old-world charisma. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as six hundred years ago and has its romantic charm despite its changes over 600 hundred years.
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Carnival in Venice
One of the world's most famous carnivals, the Venetian Carnival, dates to 1162. For ten days before Lent, the streets of Venice are flooded with masked people in full costume. Initially, this was a time for festivities when Venetians allowed themselves to break every law and remain anonymous while using their masks.
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Gondola Ride
Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement, and passion of Venice and the Venetians'.
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Murano Glas
From the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance, Europe's primary center for luxury glass. Glassmakers were well known and still are for their unparalleled quality, exquisite range of colors, and, not to forget, unmatched craftsmanship.
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Northern lagoon
Linked to the cultural history and beauty of Venice. The Northern Lagoon, with its varied landscape, is famous for its islands like Burano and Torcello. If it weren't for the lagoon mudbanks, shallows, and channels, Venice wouldn't be what is today.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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An extraordinary weekend Getaway awaits you on this northern explorer Mini cruise to Norway, Sweden and Denmark via Hamburg. Intertwined in Europe's foremost origin these countries share the highest quality of life, beautiful scenery and vibrant capitals. From Oslo to Copenhagen we are in for one more beautiful surprise after another.
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Evening departure from selected pickup locations and overnight travel to Hamburg Germany.
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Morning arrival to Hamburg and opportunity for Breakfast. A local guide will take us on sightseeing tour highlighting Germany’s second largest city and one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan. There will be some free time to explore vibrant center or else take a harbor cruise through the Speicherstadt (depending on the tide), HafenCity, watergates and canals, past the shipyards to the Container Terminal at Altenwerder, Waltershof harbour with its ocean cruisers and back to the Elbe past Övelgönne, the harbour's edge, Hamburg's "String of Pearls" and entertainment mile, back to the landing stages.
We then continue to the port of Kiel and check-into our Colorline Cruise to Oslo, Norway. (14:00)
Enjoy the many amenites onbard offering a variety of dining options, fitness room, spa and much more.
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10:00 Arrival to Oslo, Norway’s capital for a guided tour of its most prominent highlights such as the Fram Museum hosting the polar ship Fram, a wooden vessel that traveled along the Arctic Sea in the late 1800s. Take a tour of the powerful schooner — the first boat to reach the South Pole — and learn about life at sea in the harsh polar conditions There will be some free time to explore perhaps visit Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
Later this afternoon we continue our coastal drive to Gothenburg, Sweden for our next overnight stay.
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Helsingborg – Helsingr - Kronborg - Copenhagen
We leave this morning for the city of Helsingborg, Sweden where we have an opportunity to sample and shop for Swedish specialties before taking a brief ferry crossing to Denmark where are to find the actual castle that Shakespeare set Hamlet in! There are many mysteries surrounding Shakespeare and whether or not he ever visited Kronborg Castle is one of them.
Upon hotel check in later on in Copenhagen we are invited on a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen such as the Royal Palace, the popular harbor district of Nyhavn to Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Royal Family, Rosenborg Castle, home of the crown jewels are protected by the Royal and of course the Gefion Fountain and the Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale.
Spend this evening at own leisure or else you may decide to join us to a smorgasbord dinner experience followed by a visit to Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, the world’s oldest theme parks, the Tivoli right in the heart of the city and its culture district.
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Spend the morning exploring the Capital perhaps crown your experience with attending the famous Changing of the Guards at the Royal palace of Ameliensborg. We leave early afternoon for the Port of Rodby to catch our brief cruise back to Puttgarden Germany before continuing our homeward journey arriving late evening hours.
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Copenhagen
With a rich history that is evident in its historical buildings and ancient streets, dozens of world class museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens, and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes.
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Denmark
The smallest and most southern of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark offers an interesting mix of lively cities and rural countryside. Ancient castles, ring forts, jazz festivals, the sleekest modern design you'll ever see and the people who invented Lego - who could ask for more?
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Tivoli
Tivoli is the world’s oldest and most-visited seasonal theme park
Get ready for a truly unique experience! Tivoli has been thrilling visitors since it opened its gates in 1843. It's the second-oldest theme park in the world and the world’s most-visited seasonal theme park. Its delightful mix of rides, attractions, performances and culture make it a treat for adults and children alike.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Europe's Northwest couldn't be more diverse and yet intriguingly intertwined as is experienced on this unique trip setting the scene for the holidays.
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Evening departure from selected pickup locations
PM post work hours departure from selected pickup locations.
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Amsterdam - Cruise to Newcastle, England
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The Hadrian wall - Newcastle
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Amsterdam - Brussels - Return
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Scotland
Scotland is about half the size of England and is mainly known for its cities Edinburgh and Glasgow, and its highlands, mountains, and 30,000 lochs. Rich in ancient castles, remote wilderness, dramatic landscapes, and challenging golf, Scotland is a place to visit at least once in your life.
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Edinburgh
Medieval buildings share the pavements with striking modern structures, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. The Scottish capital is a center of culture and the arts and is especially well-known for its festivals.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. It is alive with many exciting tales with a long, rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.
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Excursions to the Highlands
A scenic day where rugged mountains and wooded slopes are reflected in the waters of lochs. We start our day in "Braveheart" country, past Bannockburn and Stirling with its crag-top castle. This is Scotland's heritage capital, where the Wars of Independence.
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The Handrians Wall
Built by an Emperor of Rome from AD 117 until AD 138, Hadrian; decided to make a wall to "separate Romans from the barbarians." It is now in ruins due to battles but considered the most essential and substantial of Roman remains in Britain and one of the most dramatic features of the landscape of northern England.
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Belgium
Belgium's rich history has left impressive architecture and art, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Three distinct linguistic regions developed with three official languages: Flemish-Dutch, French, and German. Count in English as a 4th unofficial language and explore the country.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Bastogne & Memorial
The siege of Bastogne, a small Belgium town in the Ardennes, was part of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Visitors of the small town now can trace history, walking through the World War II battlefields, touring the Bastogne War Museum, and honoring the memory of American soldiers at Mardasson Memorial.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Fun and educational for all ages
Reaching Athens by land and by sea you will Celebrate the New Year's before the Parthenon in Europe's most rooted capital, rich in splendid monuments and stunning countryside. This is and introduction to the diversity of Greece with a taste of Italy visiting the independent State of San Marino and Verona home of Romeo and Juliet's.
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The Greek Islands
Delphi
Athens
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival to Rimini area and opportunity for breakfast. We then travel along the picturesque countryside of the independent Republic of San Marino for an orientation tour and some free time to explore and enjoy!
This afternoon we continue to Ancona to board a cruise to Patras, Greece. Sit back and relax, enjoy the many amenities and the Adriatic Sea.
Our overnight cruise will last into late morning hours with Breakfast and lunch on board.
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Morning arrival to Patras and continue our journey pass the Canal of Corinth to Athens and Check-in.
Enjoy the night out at your leisure around the old city center, or else you may decide to join us for a Greek Folklore Dinner show.
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Joined by our local guide, we tour both ancient and modern Athens.
Afternoon optional excursion to Cape Sounion offering stunning sunset views and a unique opportunity to visit the Temple of Poseidon.
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Delphi - Igoumenitsa - Ancona
Morning departure for Delphi once the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world as we will learn during a guided tour.
There will be time to explore before continuing onto Igoumenitsa to board our return cruise to Ancona, Italy.
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Enjoy the amenities on board as we approach the Italian coast. In the afternoon, we arrive at Ancona and continue our journey to charming Verona, the home town of Romeo & Juliet. Check into our hotel.
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We spend the morning exploring the many facets this inspiring city has to offer; make sure we sample some of its culinary specialties for lunch and grab our favorite Italian must take-home favorites.
Our homeward journey takes us through Alpines. Time permitting, stop at Switzerland for dinner.
We return to points of origin in evening hours.
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The City of San Marino
also known simply as San Marino, is the capital city of the Republic of San Marino on the Italian peninsula, near the Adriatic Sea. The city has a population of 4,493. It is on the western slopes of San Marino's highest point, Monte Titano.
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San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a state situated on the Italian peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over 24 sq mi with an estimated population of over 30,000.Of the world's 193 independent countries, San Marino is the fifth smallest and – arguably – the most curious. How it exists at all is something of an enigma. A sole survivor of Italy's once powerful city-state network, secure in its status as the world's oldest surviving sovereign state and its oldest republic (since AD 301). San Marino also enjoys the lowest unemployment rate in Europe and one of the planet's highest GDPs
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Ancona
Ancona has been an important trade center since Roman times when the Emperors Caesar and Trajan fortified and developed it into a naval base. It has a fantastic combination of modern facilities and historical buildings such as the Arco di Traiano and the Mole Vanvitelliana.
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Greek Dinner & Show
Greek cuisine and folklore is another side of Greece that can not be described as it is experienced! to Athens and the renowned Plaka district at the base of the Acropolis, you'll enjoy dinner with a live floor show at a typical Greek taverna.
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Greece
The impact of ancient Greece on the Western world can't be overstated. The notion of democracy, the concept of the atom, the image of the Earth as round, the scientific method itself -- all these and more had their birth in the writings of ancient Greece but seeing it in real life at the Acropolis, Delphi and Olympia is far more exhilarating most visitors had hoped for. Of course few places on earth rival the diversity it offers from its islands such as Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Paros, Naxos and Rhodes with their beautiful beaches to its cuisine, nightlife and archaeological sites no to mention the Peloponnese with its high mountains and beautiful coast with some 300 days of sunshine.
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Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Ruins of the temple of Poseidon in Sounion Attica. Preserved are part of the north side of the peristyle and of the facade of the pronaos. The temple was built at the same time as Parthenon, in the decade 450-440 B.C., on the foundations of an older build
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Athens City Tour
The City Tour of Athens (Approx. 2 hrs.): Joined by a local guide we tour all most important highlights of ancient Athens: A few of the highlights: The Acropolis, The Olympic Stadium, Zeus Temple, and more... (Much of the touring around the ruins is
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Piazza dei Signori
Once Verona's former center of power, the Piazza dei Signori is now a city square in Padua. With its unique history and contribution to the government, it hosts official civics and government celebrations. It is also where the Dante statue is located and surrounded by critical main buildings of the former city government, including the court and the seat of power of the Scaliger family.
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Piazza delle Erbe
Once being the Roman Forum is now an excellent open-air market surrounded by historic buildings with frescoes and peppered with sculptures. Having some of the best restaurants in Verona, as well as having places to shop at. It has become a popular meeting point for Veronese since Roman times.
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Superfast Liner
Our Super Fast Liner offers a wide variety of entertainment - a selection of bars, discos, and casinos. Two fully stocked bars offer every taste from beers to cocktails while the young and young at heart can enjoy the latest hits on the Super.
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Delphi
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. This is home of the Oracle of Apollo one of the most popular ancient sites.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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A great affordable getaway no one can afford to miss!
Our resort, Lloret de Mar, is the largest resort at the Costa Brava, 40 miles northeast of Barcelona. It offers a mile-long safe and sandy beach and exotic palm-lined promenade — activities including para-sailing, water skiing, a Water Park. Lloret is THE undisputed nightlife capital of the Costa Brava. To complement your stay we offer a range of excursions, visiting nearby places of interest.
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Departure to Spain via France.
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Breakfast stop in France and morning arrival at the Costa Brava. Check-in and time at your own leisure.
Your tour manager will gladly assist you with any travel request you might have.
Lloret de Mar, this place lights up at night, find entertainment bars, discos, and clubs to party until the early hours or longer.
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Time at your leisure or meet up for an excursion to cosmopolitan Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Our local guide points out many historical sites and modern attractions during the panoramic tour. Continue the discovery during your free time.
After free time for lunch, you may opt to extend the experience with a visit to the Santa Maria de Montserrat, an abbey of the order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat.
Evening return to the Lloret de Mar.
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Free time to enjoy the resort. Your tour manager is assisting with the arrangement of activities. Relax at the hotel, the beach, cafes, and cocktail bars. Opt for a flamenco show before a late-night evening departure towards home, avoid traffic, and arrive at a decent afternoon hour the next day.
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Midday arrival to points of origin.
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Costa Brava
is a 160-kilometre stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline in the region of Catalonia in the northeast corner of Spain. International tourist resorts alongside unspoiled fishing villages, sheltered rocky coves, and medieval towns with ancient castles..
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Lorett de Mar
Lloret de Mar is a self contained resort where you'll find enough beaches, bars, restaurants, shops and entertainment to keep you busy throughout your holiday. Besides a wealth of water sports provided along Lloret's six miles stretch of coastline, there's a huge range of other activities here including go-karting, tennis, parascending, or excursions to be enjoyed within easy driving distance.
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Spain
The climate of Spain, historical and cultural monuments and its geographic position together with its facilities make Spain's one of the best vacations spots in the world. Spanish territory includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco. Because of its location, the territory of Spain was subject to many external influences and is today offering a rich culture well worth a visit through out the year.
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Dali Museum
This where the painter died in 1989 and is the most visited in the whole of Catalunya. The museum was built on the site of the old city theatre and later it was extended by the addition of the Gorgot tower now called the Galatea tower.
The museum is w
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Beach Party
A lot of fun at a beach reachable only by boat, all you can eat barbeques, beach games and water sport, lots of funs for an entire afternoon
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Barcelona City Tour
For some Barcelona is an Olympic City for others where Christopher Columbus sailed off.It boasts outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, and some great museums most notably those dedicated to Picasso and Catalan art. There will be photo stops, views and clues of a distinguished Capital, that of proud Catalonia.
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Scuba Diving
Discover the magical world of the blue Mediterranean Sea from within. Join us on a nearly full day excursion that will start with an indispensible safety course then an instructed exhilarating dive to remember for a lifetime! This has been ofetne voted as the best experience of a trip to Spain
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Montserrat & Barcelona full Day excursion
Drive to Montserrat passing through the country side surrounding Barcelona, with its natural rock formations rising to a height of 4,000 feet (1,224 meters), The nearby monastery, which contains a statue of the virgin of Montserrat "la Moreneta" (Black Madonna), the patron saint of Catalonia leaves us with a breathtaking view. You then return to Barcelona where you might opt for further sight seeing, street markets during the time at your own leisure. At the end of the day the musical fountains offer a spectacular display of music and colors.
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Tordera Fleamarket
Option to visit Europe's largest flea market at the town of Tordera where thousands flock every Sunday to find best bargain in anything from Spanish craftwork such as leather goods to chicks and goats…Transportation and Tour Escort included
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Costa Brava Excursion
This is full day excursion that will takes us along the so-called wild coast of northern Spain which represents one the main attranctions of the land. We will have opportunitues to explore the qaint villages of the Llorett De Mar, Calella & Tossa. There will be ample amount to shop for spanish memorabilia from Lladro figurines to Moorish swords and to make the trip most complete it would include a typical Tapas lunch, a wine tatsing at atypical Bodega and memorable Flamenco dinner show!
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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between the Alpine and the Mediterranean Sea
The World's undisputed most famous and beautiful coastline is now made more affordable and reachable than ever before. Stay in Nice, the Queen of the Riviera, visit picturesque Cannes, home of the International Film and Jazz Festivals, and extend your experience touring the most beautiful independent state of Monaco. Continue along the Italian riviera to the breathtakingly beautiful little villages of Cinque Terre. This journey is a weekend Getaway away bound to be as exotic and indulging as to materialize that memorable escape treat you have long been waiting for!
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival to Cannes and opportunity for breakfast. Following ample time to explore the home of Film Festival with its unique old town nestled along the cozy bay overlooking its countless yachts and the stunning Mediterranean Sea. Later on, we continue to Nice, the queen of the Riviera, for an orientation tour and check-in.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Your tour guide will assist with dinner and nightclub outing.
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Monte Carlo - Monaco - Rapallo
Spend the day at your own leisure or join us on an excursion to the nearby independent state of Monaco. We have a chance to watch the changing of the guards at the Palais and perhaps even have a quick peek into one of the world's most famous casinos. En route, we will stop at Fragonard's perfume distillery to learn, sample, and even purchase some of the world's most renowned brand names.
Later in the afternoon, we leave the French Riviera and travel along its neighboring Italian Riviera towards picturesque Rapallo and check-in.
Enjoy an evening out sampling some of the finest cuisines Italy has to offer.
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Porto Fino - Cinque Terre
Spend the day exploring Rapallo or join us on an excursion to some of Italy's most beautiful and hidden secrets, Cinque Terre, Ligurian Sea villages lined up the Ligurian Sea.
Dinner at Portofino could be the coronation at the end of the day.
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Como - Lucerne - Late evening Return
We leave this morning for Lake Como, one world's most sought-after real estate and setting for homes from many famous personalities such as George Clooney and Madonna.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a brief lunch. We then continue our homeward journey through majestic Alpine Switzerland.
Time permitting, we stop in Lucerne to stroll through the city center and perhaps have a typical Swiss Fondue Dinner.
Arrival at points of origin into late evening hours.
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Cannes
The resort town at the Côte d'Azur is an ideal starting point to travel along the French Riviera. Famous for its international film festival, the town's glamour is displayed while window-shopping or strolling the famous La Croisette, the one-mile-long boulevard running along the Mediterranean Sea.
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French Riviera
Stretching from the Italian border to the Esterel peninsula in the south of France, La Côte d'Azur is a Mediterranean destination, including well-known cities such as Cannes, Monaco, and Nice. The mention anywhere in the world of these places evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast and are there to be explored.
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Nice
Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. While savoring the sun and sea there
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French Riviera Dinner
Arid, sun-drenched land makes the Riviera ideal for growing olives, herbs, and wine-producing grapes. Add the richness of the Mediterranean Sea, and you have the perfect balance between Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines. Join our group for a nice dinner outing.
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Monte Carlo Casino
Welcome to the world's most beautiful casino. For more than a century, the legend of Monte-Carlo has dazzled and attracted guests and inspired imitators. But there will never be anything like the original Monte-Carlo Casino, built in 1863 in the Principal. Keeping pace with technical developments and the expectations of its guests, Monte-Carlo has new slot machines, some of which are exclusive and are found nowhere else. Check it out only a tie will be necessary.
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Monte Carlo Excursion
A focal point on the Riviera, the Principality of Monaco benefits from extraordinarily mild climate due to the combined influences of the Alps and the Mediterranean, thus making Monaco a place where one can make the most of sea and mountains. The Palace i
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€20
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Eze
It is a magical place to be explored, perched like an eagle's nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Winding alleyways lead up the hill to the ruins of its 12th-century fortified castle. The numerous small arts and crafts boutiques lined in carefully restored houses of the medieval village are hard to resist.
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Genova
It was noted for its examples of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic architecture and its one-of-a-kind lighthouse. Now remaining as Italy's second-busiest seaports today, Genova was once the Sea Republics to rule navigation all along known seas around 1100-1300.
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Cinque Terre Excursion
Starting with a roundtrip boat ride to Portofino with a local guide, you will learn the secrets of this charming port that attracts and mesmerizes the curious and returning visitors alike. We then will go on a journey involving a beautiful landscape, embracing inviting villages, grab lunch at a typical Trattoria, tasting fine wines, and shopping.
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€30
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Portugal and Spain are today as much of testimony to the reshaping of our world as they were a magnet to some of history's most notable explorers and thriving merchants and this trip will help us delve into their fascinating origins depicted by beautiful architecture, tasty foods and fascinating cultures. From picturesque Porto to vibrant Lisbon and Andalusian Spain we even fit in a rare opportunity for a day trip to Morocco for that exotic escape from the ordinary.
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Departure from selected pickup locations in Germany
Departure from various pickup locations. Airport transfer and flight to Porto, Portugal.
Meet and greet your tour manager at the airport, orientation tour, check-in after lunchtime. Enjoy an evening outing tip-toeing into fine Portuguese cuisine and thriving nightlife.
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We have time at our leisure before we leave in the early afternoon towards Lisbon.
On the way, stop at the medieval town of Óbidos, one of the most picturesque gems of Portugal.
We then continue to Lisbon and check into our hotel.
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A local guide introduces us to the proud capital city of Portugal, its fascinating history, and beautiful monuments.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening exploring, or you may wish to join us on an optional excursion to Sintra.
See your tour guide for an opportunity to attend a typical Fado dinner show.
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Today we are traveling to Spain but not before we visit Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage City famous for the 16th-century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
We continue to Seville, the capital and the largest city of the Spanish region, the Andalusian, famous for its historic churches and palaces, Moorish buildings, flamenco dancing, and more.
Enjoy an evening strolling through the historical city center.
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Seville - Cordoba - Torremolinos
See the highlights and hidden gems of Seville with a local on your side. Learn about the history of Andalusia its long history and its complex society.
Next stop in Andalusia is Cordoba. A visit to the mosque-cathedral of Cordoba is another must-see monument documenting tumultuous times.
We continue our journey to the Costa De Sol and check into our hotel in the resort town of Torremolinos.
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Excursion Alhambra, Granada
A vacation day at the beach resort or opportunity to visit Granada's Alhambra, a magnificent palace and fortress complex also often called a Moorish architectural masterpiece.
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Excursion to Tangier Morocco.
Enjoy the day at your leisure, or get a taste of Africa. Join us on a full-day excursion, crossing The Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco, where exotic flair ranges from beautiful coastline to great shopping and tasty cuisine.
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Airport transfers and homeward flights.
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Portugal
Portugal is one of the most inexpensive and fascinating destinations in Europe. It has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and cities, and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Four decades of dictatorshi
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Sintra
Get ready to be amazed by the epic history and natural beauty of Sintra. It was the summer residence of the Portuguese Kings for six centuries. We visit Pena Palace standing out as the renowned jewel in the crown of the Sintra Hills, surrounded by a magical forest. A local guide leads the way and explains the ins and outs of this colorful landmark.
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Seville
Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. The fertility of this land and its favorised climate with mild winters and about 3000 hours of sun per year made Phoenicians and Carthaginians settle here. Later came Romans, like almost to any place in Europe, and two of their emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, in fact were born here.
Also lateron Seville was the home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo - the consequences you can watch still today in opera houses - was a worker in Seville's old tobacco factory. By the way, this factory serves today as University, a fact that might give you a glimpse on Andalusian talent for improvisation. Some highlights are the Real Alcázar, THe minaret of La Giralda, Puente de Isabel II and much more..
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Lisbon
Lisboa offers its visitors an endless selection of things to see and do. Both the lovers of daytime outings and those who prefer nightlife will be spoilt for choice: the city offers a wide variety of museums and monuments, parks and gardens, and internati
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Obidos
Óbidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies, whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since
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Andalusia
Andalusia - region situated between two continents and bathed by two oceans. The name dates from the short period of the presence of the Vandals (409-429 BC). Before these settle Phoenicians (900 BC), Greeks (600 BC) and Romans (3rd century B.C.- 4th century A.C.) there, later on reigned the Visigoths for almost two centuries (5th.-7th.) and finally conquered the Arabs (711 - 1492) the whole region, leaving the most impressive testimonies in Andalusia. With the Spanish-Christian reconquest, Andalusia became the launching point for the discovery and conquest of the "New Eorld". This marks the beginning of the golden age.
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Torremolinos
Abundant beach front cafés (called Chiringuitos) selling fried fish, snacks and refreshments, which is just as well as the walk back from the main beach into the town centre is uphill all the way.
There are bars in abundance proclaiming their heritage to one nationality of another; Irish, English, Dutch, German you name it Torremolinos is likely to have it. The busy nightclubs pump out the latest music and stay open until dawn or even later. Make no mistakes Torremolinos is about having fun.
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Tangier
Explore Tangier, the gateway to Africa. In the port of Tarifa we are embarking the fast ferry that will take us to cross the Strait of Gibraltar with the final destination to be greeted by our local guide at the port of Tangier. Together we discover the unique beauty and lively atmosphere of the historical Moroccan city. We are strolling through the old part of the town, passing the Kasbah, stopping at native bazaars, and using the opportunity to taste local food. A panoramic bus tour Cabo Espartel brings us to Cabo Espartel, where we stop to admire the magical union between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic before we return to the port. A valued passport is required for this excursion
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Alhambra
Visit the Alhambra, the "red or crimson castle", or fortress "by the light of torches". Created initially for military purposes, the Alhambra complex of Moorish monarchs in Granda was an alcazaba (fortress), an alcázar (palace), and a small medina (city), all in one. Our guide points out the richness of its architecture. Built around a theme of paradise on earth, the Alhambra is an eye-opening experience, and a unique opportunity to compare both Muslim and Western architectural styles as the Nasrid Palace is next to the Renaissance palace of Charles V.
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Flamenco Dance & Dinner
Flamenco was born, in southern Spain, between Seville, Cadíz and Granada. Through extraordinary, passionated dance to Spanish guitar music, gypsies expressed the sadness of their downtrodden lives.
Good food, attentive service, as show that ranges from sultry to dramatic to sensual to heartbreaking dancing. A perfect combination, right!?
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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where the sun shines on the sparkling Mediterranean
The World's undisputed most famous and beautiful coastline is now made more affordable and reachable than ever before. Stay in Nice, the Queen of the Riviera, visit picturesque Cannes, home of the International Film and Jazz Festivals, and extend your experience touring the most beautiful independent state of Monaco. Continue along the Italian riviera to the breathtakingly beautiful little villages of Cinque Terre. This journey is a weekend Getaway away bound to be as exotic and indulging as to materialize that memorable escape treat you have long been waiting for!
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Nice
Monte Carlo
French Riviera
Eze
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival to Cannes and opportunity for breakfast. Following ample time to explore the home of Film Festival with its unique old town nestled along the cozy bay overlooking its countless yachts and the stunning Mediterranean Sea. Later on, we continue to Nice, the queen of the Riviera, for an orientation tour and check-in.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Your tour guide will assist with dinner and nightclub outing.
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Monte Carlo - Monaco - Rapallo
Spend the day at your own leisure or join us on an excursion to the nearby independent state of Monaco. We have a chance to watch the changing of the guards at the Palais and perhaps even have a quick peek into one of the world's most famous casinos. En route, we will stop at Fragonard's perfume distillery to learn, sample, and even purchase some of the world's most renowned brand names.
Later in the afternoon, we leave the French Riviera and travel along its neighboring Italian Riviera towards picturesque Rapallo and check-in.
Enjoy an evening out sampling some of the finest cuisines Italy has to offer.
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Porto Fino - Cinque Terre
Spend the day exploring Rapallo or join us on an excursion to some of Italy's most beautiful and hidden secrets, Cinque Terre, Ligurian Sea villages lined up the Ligurian Sea.
Dinner at Portofino could be the coronation at the end of the day.
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Como - Lucerne - Late evening Return
We leave this morning for Lake Como, one world's most sought-after real estate and setting for homes from many famous personalities such as George Clooney and Madonna.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a brief lunch. We then continue our homeward journey through majestic Alpine Switzerland.
Time permitting, we stop in Lucerne to stroll through the city center and perhaps have a typical Swiss Fondue Dinner.
Arrival at points of origin into late evening hours.
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Cannes
The resort town at the Côte d'Azur is an ideal starting point to travel along the French Riviera. Famous for its international film festival, the town's glamour is displayed while window-shopping or strolling the famous La Croisette, the one-mile-long boulevard running along the Mediterranean Sea.
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French Riviera
Stretching from the Italian border to the Esterel peninsula in the south of France, La Côte d'Azur is a Mediterranean destination, including well-known cities such as Cannes, Monaco, and Nice. The mention anywhere in the world of these places evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast and are there to be explored.
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Nice
Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. While savoring the sun and sea there
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French Riviera Dinner
Arid, sun-drenched land makes the Riviera ideal for growing olives, herbs, and wine-producing grapes. Add the richness of the Mediterranean Sea, and you have the perfect balance between Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines. Join our group for a nice dinner outing.
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Monte Carlo Casino
Welcome to the world's most beautiful casino. For more than a century, the legend of Monte-Carlo has dazzled and attracted guests and inspired imitators. But there will never be anything like the original Monte-Carlo Casino, built in 1863 in the Principal. Keeping pace with technical developments and the expectations of its guests, Monte-Carlo has new slot machines, some of which are exclusive and are found nowhere else. Check it out only a tie will be necessary.
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Monte Carlo Excursion
A focal point on the Riviera, the Principality of Monaco benefits from extraordinarily mild climate due to the combined influences of the Alps and the Mediterranean, thus making Monaco a place where one can make the most of sea and mountains. The Palace i
€30/
€20
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Eze
It is a magical place to be explored, perched like an eagle's nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Winding alleyways lead up the hill to the ruins of its 12th-century fortified castle. The numerous small arts and crafts boutiques lined in carefully restored houses of the medieval village are hard to resist.
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Genova
It was noted for its examples of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic architecture and its one-of-a-kind lighthouse. Now remaining as Italy's second-busiest seaports today, Genova was once the Sea Republics to rule navigation all along known seas around 1100-1300.
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Cinque Terre Excursion
Starting with a roundtrip boat ride to Portofino with a local guide, you will learn the secrets of this charming port that attracts and mesmerizes the curious and returning visitors alike. We then will go on a journey involving a beautiful landscape, embracing inviting villages, grab lunch at a typical Trattoria, tasting fine wines, and shopping.
€45/
€30
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Just a few years since the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and we invite you on this epic journey to remember, appreciate and pay tribute from the Landing Beaches to The American Military Cemetery, Arromanches and more while admiring Paris on a perfect Memorial Day Weekend!
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Evening departure from selected points.
Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival and opportunity for breakfast. A subsequent sightseeing tour will reveal the capital's most famous highlights from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum, and much more then check into our hotel.
Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring the versatile metropolis, or else join your tour guide for an evening outing of fine dining followed by a Seine River Cruise and an illumination tour exposing the City of Lights' splendor.
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A full-day excursion to Normandy will take us to the heart of the Landing Beaches. Joined by our local guide, we visit, among others, Point Du Hoc, the Utah Beach, St Mere Eglise, and the American Cemetery St Colleville Sur Mer, and more.
Before returning to Paris, we will have an opportunity for dinner in Arromanches, also known as Gold Beach, during the D-Day landings. Sections of the Mulberry Harbour remain today with colossal concrete blocks sitting on the sand and further out at sea.
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Belleau Wood or Paris - Homewards
Today we travel to nearby Chateaux Thierry, where the Marines reversed the German Invasion just miles before reaching Paris. Despite the historic casualty losses, in one of the bloodiest and most ferocious battles, U.S. forces would fight in World War I; it showed the world the Teufels Hunde tenacity of the Marines. It is the Birthplace of the modern Marine Corps.
Our homeward journey takes us through the picturesque Champagne region, where we visit one of France's most famous cellars.
Later this afternoon, we travel homeward through Verdun to reach points of origin in the late evening/early morning hours.
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Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. Cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris, streets lead to Basilica of Sacre-Coeur on the top of the hill. Place du Tertre - the Painters Square a few street a way is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art. At the beginning of the 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo were living there.
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Painters Square at Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. The place de Tertre, a few streets away from the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, is in the heart of Montmartre. The Painters Square is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art.
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The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. Enjoy a drink on the café terrace in front of the college before exploring the winding little streets of the Latin Quarter behind it.
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World War II Utah Beach American Memorial
The is located at the termination of Highway N-13D, approximately a mile and a half northeast of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Manche), France. This monument commemorates the achievements of the American Forces of the VII Corps who landed and fought in the liber
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Paris Evening Outing
Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day.
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Notre Dame Cathedral
No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this marvel of gothic architecture. One of the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's dramatic towers, spire, stained glass and statuary are guaranteed to take your breath away.
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Paris Orientation Tour
Enjoy Paris orientation tour to discover Paris´ most important highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Le Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Opéra, place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and more. A fine way to begin your visit of Paris.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Seine River Cruise
Seeing some of Paris' most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. At night enjoy the shimmering play of light on the Seine and stunning architecture illuminated with great care.
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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Fragonard Perfume Museum
The perfume museum, in central Paris, occupies a charming Napoleon III townhouse built-in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The interior is enriched by the design of that period. A collection of perfumery objects tells the story of fragrances from their origins to the present day. Do not miss the shop set above the museum area, offering the complete range of Maison Fragonard perfume products, including fragrances, Eaux de Toilette, soaps, candles, and cosmetic gift boxes.
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Omaha Beach
The unfortunate soldiers of the 1st division, one of the Army's toughest and most experienced, were in effect expected to carry out a frontal assault on a fortified position with no cover and only light weapons. Only two of their twenty-nine tanks made i
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Normandy and the Landing Beaches
Normandy offers a patchwork landscape of lush rolling countryside, pretty fishing villages, ancient stone chateaux, thatched cottages, half timbered farmhouses and orchards. It is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France. On June 6th, 194
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American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer
Situated above Omaha Beach, a place where the American military suffered staggering casualties on D-Day, the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer contains the remains of nearly 10,000 service members who died during the Normandy campaign. With marble crosses and Stars of David stretching as far as the eye can see, the cemetery is a solemn, breathtaking experience that all Americans should share..
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D-Day
Operation Overload of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. Less than a year after the significant turning point, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender. See the artifacts that tell the story of D-Day.
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The Eiffel Tower
Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the 19th century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
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Saint-Mère-L'Église
First town liberated by the Allied forces during the D-day invasion.
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Moulin Rouge Show
At the spectacular Moulin Rouge, the home of the French Cancan for more than a century, you'll sit back with your complimentary glass of champagne and wait in anticipation for the spectacular "Feerie" show to burst onto the stage. The show features a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers dressed in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's sumptuous sets include moving staircases, a gigantic aquarium, swings and a garden setting, providing a vibrant, exciting backdrop for the brilliantly choreographed cabaret.
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Paris Flea Market
The most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puces (The Fleas). It covers seven hectares and is the largest antique market in the world, receiving between 120,000 to 180,000 visitors each weekend.
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Dome des Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides is an enormous complex built by Louis XIV as a home for his army's wounded and disabled soldiers. Today it contains Napoleon's Tomb, museums, and monuments, all relating to France's military history, and a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the buildings' original purpose.
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The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge. Well, as modest a lodge as one could expect from a French King. Then Louis XIV enlarged and enrobed the old lodge, turning it into the great Chateau we know today. Visit the place where of world war I was ended by signing of the Treaty of Versailles
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The Louvre Palace Museum
To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless other masters. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Where flowers mean it all!
It's spring time and nowhere else is it more inviting than in Holland where people and nature have bonded so beautifully to appreciate beauty and inspiration! This Holland is all dressing up for Spring with Carpets of colorful fields that extend as far as the eye can see offering a unparalleled feast for photographers and explorers alike. We also get to cruise Amsterdam's intriguing canals, visit an authentic Cheese Farm, climb up an original Windmill and much more making this Mother's Day like no other!!
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Evening departure from selected points of origin.
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Early morning arrival to Amsterdam and opportunity for breakfast. Then embark on an orientation tour highlighting the city's landmarks such as the museum quartier home of the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh's, and the Stedelijk museums.
We then board a canal glass boat cruise tour to explore "Venice of the North" a world capital hand-made over the centuries by people that influenced western civilization like no other.
Free time to explore perhaps visit of the infamous Anne Frank's house or one the other famous museum like Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. Afternoon hotel check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
See your tour guide for evening outing suggestions.
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Keukenhof - The Hague - Delft - Home
We start the day with the visit of Keukenhof, the best day out among 32 hectares of flowers! There are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. An unique and unforgettable experience!
Keukenhof is also one big party for children. They will have a blast with the treasure hunt, petting farm, maze and the playground.
For a great lunch opportunity we travel to the Nort Sea Resort of Schevneingen offering a wide variety of foods along its shopping promenade.
Time permitting we stop in the town of Delft famous for its Blue Delft Porcelain before continuing homeward journey arriving to points of origin in the evening/early morning hours.
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Wooden Shoes
The first Dutch clog is dated from the year 1230. Since that time the shoes have hardly changed. They are essential when walking in a muddy environment, protective, keep the feet dry and warm, healthy for the feet, and very comfortable. See how they are made and try them on.
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The Netherlands
The formal country name 'Nederland,' meaning the 'lowlands,' indicates that about half of the area is below sea level. Reclamation of land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. Its location at the coast of the North Sea and its long history of international trade have forged links with countries worldwide from as early as 1600, resulting in an international, diverse and tolerant society welcoming all visitors warmly.
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Museum Quarter
The Amsterdam Museum Quarter is home to some of the world’s most important art exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum has a wide variety of artifacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, the Stedelijk Museum modern and contemporary art and design. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing the most extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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Volendam and Zaanse Schans excursion
An excursion to the Dutch countryside will lead to a good understanding of traditional Dutch architecture, culture, and history. Once, around 600 windmills were constructed on the banks of the river Zaan now, a few of them are forming the open-air Museum Zaanse Schans, and visitors can learn about the ins-and-outs of milling. Workshops of traditional dutch handicrafts like weaving, clog making are adding to the experience, plus a stop at the fishing village of Volendam, its harbor and colorful houses will complete the taste of Dutch the picture.
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Volendam
Volendam is a traditional fishing and farming village located on the shore of the IJsselmeer. The old harbor, colorful houses, locals wearing costumes, and popular Dutch wooden shoes are great for holiday pictures.
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Diamond Factory
For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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Cheese Farms
The Netherlands has a rich cheese-making history. We witness how it is traditionally made during the visit to a cheese farm and learn about the ingredients and herbs that create various flavors from farm to farm.
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Indonesian Rijstafel
Indo-Dutch Rijsttafel is a relic from Dutch colonization over what is now Indonesia (1602-1942). It is a Dutch invention and a great way to try a medley of dishes from all over the so-called Spice Islands.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Europe's Northwest couldn't be more diverse and yet intriguingly intertwined as is experienced on this unique trip setting the scene for the holidays.
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Evening departure from selected pickup locations
PM post work hours departure from selected pickup locations.
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Amsterdam - Cruise to Newcastle, England
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The Hadrian wall - Newcastle
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Amsterdam - Brussels - Return
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
€12/
€6
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Scotland
Scotland is about half the size of England and is mainly known for its cities Edinburgh and Glasgow, and its highlands, mountains, and 30,000 lochs. Rich in ancient castles, remote wilderness, dramatic landscapes, and challenging golf, Scotland is a place to visit at least once in your life.
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Edinburgh
Medieval buildings share the pavements with striking modern structures, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. The Scottish capital is a center of culture and the arts and is especially well-known for its festivals.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. It is alive with many exciting tales with a long, rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.
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Excursions to the Highlands
A scenic day where rugged mountains and wooded slopes are reflected in the waters of lochs. We start our day in "Braveheart" country, past Bannockburn and Stirling with its crag-top castle. This is Scotland's heritage capital, where the Wars of Independence.
€45/
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The Handrians Wall
Built by an Emperor of Rome from AD 117 until AD 138, Hadrian; decided to make a wall to "separate Romans from the barbarians." It is now in ruins due to battles but considered the most essential and substantial of Roman remains in Britain and one of the most dramatic features of the landscape of northern England.
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Belgium
Belgium's rich history has left impressive architecture and art, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Three distinct linguistic regions developed with three official languages: Flemish-Dutch, French, and German. Count in English as a 4th unofficial language and explore the country.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Bastogne & Memorial
The siege of Bastogne, a small Belgium town in the Ardennes, was part of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Visitors of the small town now can trace history, walking through the World War II battlefields, touring the Bastogne War Museum, and honoring the memory of American soldiers at Mardasson Memorial.
€12/
€8
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Europe's Most Colorful!
This event is like NO other. This is definitely the best of European MARDI GRAS and just for one day you can be whomever you wish to be. Whether you've never been or a return visitor this is the one trip you don't to miss, don't forget your mask!!
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Our visit to Venice will start with a walking orientation tour pointing out the city’s main highlights, such as the Dodge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, the Clock and Bell towers, and more.
The remainder of the day is a feast for photographers, shoppers, and sightseers just as the city gears up for the finale of its yearly most revered event of Carnevale, showcasing the fantastic costumes and exquisite masks attracting visitors from all over the world.
There will also be opportunities to visit the islands of Murano, infamous for its fantastic glass blowing, quaint Burano renown for its lace, and of course, a serenaded Gondola ride to make up for an unforgettable lifetime excursion. Opt for dinner before returning home.
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Expected return to points of origin at late morning hours
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Carnival in Venice
One of the world's most famous carnivals, the Venetian Carnival, dates to 1162. For ten days before Lent, the streets of Venice are flooded with masked people in full costume. Initially, this was a time for festivities when Venetians allowed themselves to break every law and remain anonymous while using their masks.
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Venice
Venice is one of the most exciting and lovely places in the world. Walking through narrow stone paths across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will revile modern life an old-world charisma. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as six hundred years ago and has its romantic charm despite its changes over 600 hundred years.
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Venice Water Bus
The Vaporetto gets both locals and visitors to the places they want and need to go throughout Venice. Because traveling the canals is the easiest way to get around the city, the water bus has long been the most efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, aside from walking.
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Venice
Venice is one of the most exciting and lovely places in the world. Walking through narrow stone paths across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will revile modern life an old-world charisma. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as six hundred years ago and has its romantic charm despite its changes over 600 hundred years.
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Carnival in Venice
One of the world's most famous carnivals, the Venetian Carnival, dates to 1162. For ten days before Lent, the streets of Venice are flooded with masked people in full costume. Initially, this was a time for festivities when Venetians allowed themselves to break every law and remain anonymous while using their masks.
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Gondola Ride
Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement, and passion of Venice and the Venetians'.
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Murano Glas
From the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance, Europe's primary center for luxury glass. Glassmakers were well known and still are for their unparalleled quality, exquisite range of colors, and, not to forget, unmatched craftsmanship.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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London ranks amongst the World's best rated capitals. Over 30 million visitors travel to the capital city every year to explore and enjoy the easily accessible abundant variety of sights and activities boasting more than 300 museums and collections, including some of the greatest in the world. A trip to London is an unparalleled opportunity to see the world come together to mingle and indulge...
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Evening departure from selected departure points.
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Early morning channel crossing onto the white Cliffs of Dover before continuing to London. Here city sightseeing will feature London's best: Landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace etc. ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Changing of the guards will be attended if possible that given day.
Afternoon hotel check in.
Your guide will assist you with evening arrangements for dinner, theater and more.
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Enjoy the day at your own leisure or join us for a ½ day visit of Windsor Castle the royal residence partially open for the public . The excursion can be extended with a visit of Stonehenge upon request.
We suggest visiting the Wax Museum of Mme Tussuad's, Harrods, The Hard Rock Café, or a river cruise and London Eye ride.
Optional dinner in a Pub, time to enjoy a theater play before returning to Calais to cross the English Channel and continue the homeward journey.
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Late morning return to points of origin.
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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Thames River Cruise
You'll see London from a unique vantage point on the river, including the Tower of London, the Houses Parliament, Tower Bridge, and South Bank; all with an explanation from the captain, a Thames "Waterman."
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The Changing of the Guards
At 11:30 in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the new Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed then returns to barracks. The New Guard then marches to St James's Palace, leaving the detachment at Buckingham Palace.
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The Ferry Crossing Calais <=> Dover
The approx 75 min cruise is an opportunity to freshen up, exchange currency and watch the white Cliffs of Dover from the Decks coming closer as we reach Great Britanie.
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London Walks
One of the world's most walkable cities, London is one of a kind. An astonishing variety of walks offered by local guides are provided with any detailed information you have with great passion.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Windsor Castle half day tour
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
€59/
€44
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London Eye
The London Eye is a feat of design and engineering, the first of its kind and the only cantilevered observation wheel globally. It is 443 feet high, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel globally, providing one of the best views of London.
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London Theater & Dinner
From long-running classics to contemporary hits, you may wish for London's best shows; we will make it visible and combine it with a dinner before the show. The tour guide will do his ought most to meet your ticket request.
€80/
€65
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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A Once in a lifetime experience you don't want to miss! From vibrant and intriguing Amsterdam to Scotland's Capital and multifaceted Ireland this trip is set to capture both of your interest and admiration for some of the World's most influential cultures and stunning countryside. Enjoy traditional cuisine, visit exquisite castles, and attend world class plays or musicals setting the scene for an ultimate and unforgettable getaway.
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Dublin
Belfast
Windsor
Stonehenge
Canterbury
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Hull
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Dover
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Late afternoon/Evening departure from selected departure points.
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Amsterdam - Overnight Cruise to England
Morning arrival and opportunity for breakfast. A subsequent orientation tour will reveal the capital's most famous highlights from Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's House. We recommend a Canal Glass boat ride which offers best viewing angle of what has been justifiably so been dubbed the Venice Of the north.
Enjoy the early afternoon exploring the capitals treasures prior to boarding our overnight cruise to Newcastle, England. Enjoy the many amenities onboard.
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Upon our morning arrival we continue towards Edinburgh and are discovering Hadrian’s Wall commissioned by the Roman Emperor 122AD. In Edinburgh we are joined by our local guide, we explore Edinburgh’s best highlights, such as the dominating Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of the Scone, the birthplace of Queen Mother and once home of the Queen of Scots, Holyrood House, the unique Medieval Royal Mile and more. Spend the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
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We leave this morning for Glasgow stopping en route in Killearn to visit one Scotland's most famous distilleries. An orientation tour points out the city's attractions you may feel compelled to visit on subsequent own leisure time.
Later this afternoon we leave for the Irish Sea Ferry crossing onto Belfast and hotel check-in.
Your tour guide will assist with evening outing.
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We dedicate the morning to touring Belfast. This includes a visit to the Titanic Quarter, one of the world’s largest urban – waterfront regenerations. Here you can relive the Titanic story at the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. Only here can you trace the Titanic story to its source, discover the passion and pride of those who designed and built her and relive the excitement of the Titanic era when the city was at the height of its powers. There will be ample time left to explore St. George’s Market.
Later this afternoon we continue to Dublin for our next overnight stay
Enjoy an abundant nightlife, perhaps attend a play or a musical.
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We start the day with sightseeing tour of
featuring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park, and the city’s magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes.
The afternoon is yours to spend at your own leisure.
Enjoy another night out at own leisure.
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We cross the Irish Sea this morning onto Holyhead and continue to the walled city of Chester where we have some time to explore and have lunch. We then continue onto Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon before reaching London for our next overnights stay.
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We dedicate the morning to a city sightseeing tour London's best Landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace etc. ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Changing of the guards will be attended if possible that given day.
Enjoy the afternoon at own leisure or else join us on an excursion to Windsor Castle.
Evening outing offering a Dinner/Theater package with the show of your choice or you may decide to join a medieval Banquet in honor of his Majesty Henry VII entertained by his royal subjects, jongleurs, magicians and more...
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Full Day Excursion to Stonehenge & Winsor Castle
Enjoy the day exploring London or else join on a full day optional excursion to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle
Evening is free for own activities.
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Our Homeward journey takes us back through Canterbury to visit one of England's most important religious symbols and home to the shrine of Thomas Becket.
From Dover a brief cruise to Calais leads us to Luxembourg for dinner break before continuing onto our points of origin.
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England
Known for the countless number of places, people, food, and history, England is a must-see. Showcasing leading contemporary art in Newcastle, ground-breaking theatre in Leeds and Birmingham, and live music is all the more reason to go.
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The Netherlands
The formal country name 'Nederland,' meaning the 'lowlands,' indicates that about half of the area is below sea level. Reclamation of land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. Its location at the coast of the North Sea and its long history of international trade have forged links with countries worldwide from as early as 1600, resulting in an international, diverse and tolerant society welcoming all visitors warmly.
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Wax Museum of Madam Tussaud’s Amsterdam
The wax museum empire is filled with look-alikes, from Dutch royalty to internationally known figures from film, music, sports, and politics. Snap a selfie with George Clooney, strike a pose with Kate Moss, rub shoulders with Barack Obama, bow down to the Dutch royal family.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
€12/
€8
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
€15/
€10
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Diamond Factory
For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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The Handrians Wall
Built by an Emperor of Rome from AD 117 until AD 138, Hadrian; decided to make a wall to "separate Romans from the barbarians." It is now in ruins due to battles but considered the most essential and substantial of Roman remains in Britain and one of the most dramatic features of the landscape of northern England.
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Scotland
Scotland is about half the size of England and is mainly known for its cities Edinburgh and Glasgow, and its highlands, mountains, and 30,000 lochs. Rich in ancient castles, remote wilderness, dramatic landscapes, and challenging golf, Scotland is a place to visit at least once in your life.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Edinburgh
Medieval buildings share the pavements with striking modern structures, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. The Scottish capital is a center of culture and the arts and is especially well-known for its festivals.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. It is alive with many exciting tales with a long, rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.
€15/
€10
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Scottisch Dinner outing
A lively evening of rousing Scottish songs, traditional music, and dance in a historical setting. Expect Three Scottish Tenors, bagpipes, fiddles, Celtic dancing, and a four-course dinner.
€55/
€40
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THE WORLD FAMOUS TASTE OF SCOTLAND
Join us for Scotland's legendary evening of traditional music, bagpipes, fiddles, and dance, with wine and a four-course- meal. Moments from the bustle of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's historic Preston field is the location for a memorable evening of vibrant song and spirited dance.
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Glasgow
Glasgow was initially founded in around 1175AD and is now Scotland's largest city. It has a colorful past and is now a diverse, modern cosmopolitan city, full of contrasts. No matter when you visit, you'll find world-class visitor attractions, unique neighborhoods, stunning architecture, an ever-evolving food and drink scene, and legendary nightlife.
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Belfast
Once a powerful shipbuilding center, Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the birthplace of the famous doomed ocean liner, RMS Titanic. The development of industries like linen, ropemaking, and shipbuilding doubled the town's size every ten years. Because of that, it is now a third of Northern Ireland's population.
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Dublin
Long the depressed heart of a flagging economy, Dublin has experienced amazing change and even economic success in the past decade. The Republic of Ireland's capital, and its largest and most cosmopolitan city, Dublin makes a fine introduction to the country. It's a curious and colourful city of fine Georgian buildings, tangible literary history and extremely welcoming pubs, all on a scale that's very human.
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The Changing of the Guards
At 11:30 in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the new Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed then returns to barracks. The New Guard then marches to St James's Palace, leaving the detachment at Buckingham Palace.
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London Theater & Dinner
From long-running classics to contemporary hits, you may wish for London's best shows; we will make it visible and combine it with a dinner before the show. The tour guide will do his ought most to meet your ticket request.
€70/
€55
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
€35/
€30
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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Stonehenge & Windsor Castle
A full-day trip to two of the United Kingdom's top historic attractions. The mysterious Stonehenge rock formations are celebrated as the best-preserved megalithic monuments of Europe. Windsor Castle is home to the British royal family, for a tour of the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, crammed full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. Jump-the-line tickets are included in the excursion
€60/
€40
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cx The Beefeater show
Step back in history as you enter the atmospheric Olde England setting at the famous Medieval Banquet. Re-live Henry VIII's era as you sit back and relax by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars
€59/
€40
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Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname given to the massive bell inside the clock tower at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the best know London highlights and celebrated 2009 its 150th anniversary.
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Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most important centers of pilgrimage in Medieval England. The cathedral had immense significance at both a spiritual and political level in medieval times; its importance as a center of pilgrimage significantly increased after the murder of Thomas Becket there in 1170.
€15/
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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From Pisa and its iconic leaning Tower to Florence, the Capital of Tuscany and Cradle of the Renaissance to Eternal Rome and its enclaved Vatican State and priceless museum collections, we visit and admire Italy's most celebrated sights. We will even have the opportunity to walk the forgotten Roman City of Pompeii, visit Sorrento and the exquisite Island of Capri, and crown it all with a farewell bid through Venice's stunning Canals.
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Rome
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival to Pisa, famous for the Piazza dei Miracoli (Place of Miracles). The entire religious complex of the Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower (also known as the leaning tower), and Graveyard is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We continue to Florence, where a city walking tour will feature the cities most famous attractions, such as Accademia, the cathedral St Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo Vecchio at Piazza della Signoria. Free time for more sightseeing or shopping for the cities famous craftsmanship, leather, and gold.
Departure for Rome in the afternoon hours and check-in at our hotel for two nights.
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Time on your own leisure or join our local guide on an optional tour exploring the highlights of the Vatican Museums, experience The Sistine Chapel, and wander through St Peter's Basilica.
In the afternoon, we embark on a city tour of ancient Rome emphasizing the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, and much more.
This evening we suggest a memorable dinner and illumination tour through Rome’s city center. The walking tour will reveal the Italian nightlife on the piazzas, illuminated fountains, and the winding streets of the historical city center.
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Excursion Pompeii- Sorrento - Capri
Free time at own leisure or else
join us on a most memorable full-day tour to Pompeii, one of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites, Capri scenic island in Naples Bay, and charming Sorrento key place of the Peninsula. This excursion summarizes the beauty of Italy's south and will fill your mind and with unforgettable memories.
Overnight travel towards northern Italy – Venice.
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We are boarding a water bus to approach Venice in the most authentic way. An orientation tour leads us over several small bridges, along imposing palaces, through a labyrinth of canals and alleyways to St Mark's Square. Free time and last opportunity to acquire Italian artifacts such as Murano glass and Burano laces. Arrangements can be made for a romantic and charming gondola ride as a classic coronation for an Italian tour.
Early afternoon departure for the homeward journey via Switzerland.
Late night /early next morning arrival.
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Rome Dinner & Illumination tour
We start the evening with a traditional Italian meal and music to end the night with a walk through the vibrant streets and squares of the historical center, passing by illuminated Palaces, Monuments, and Fountains. Throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain with the wish to come back to Rome.
€33/
€22
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The Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Basilica
Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you through the 2000 rooms that stretch over almost nine miles, and point out highlights of the museums such as Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. After taking in the Vatican Museums, you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica and admire magnificent St Peter's Square, as you discover Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.
€44/
€25
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Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore (also known simply as the Duomo) is the Cathedral of Florence known for its distinctive Renaissance dome. Its name ("Saint Mary of the Flower") refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence. The impressive Gothic cathedral complex includes the Duomo, the famous Baptistery, and a campanile.
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Rome
Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is home to some of the world's most historical monuments, art, and architecture. Here you will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. It is the capital of modern Italy and features many fine restaurants and cafes, nightlife, lively streets, and squares. Rome offers attractions for any taste and allows one to enjoy its life by just strolling through the streets.
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Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.
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Pisa
Although Pisa is known worldwide for its famous Leaning Tower, the magnificent Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Cemetery with heaps of exciting art., it also contains more than 20 other historic churches, several medieval palaces, and various bridges across the Arno.
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Michaelangelo's David
Michelangelo's David has become one of the most recognized works of Renaissance sculpture as a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. The colossal size of the statue alone impressed Michelangelo's contemporaries. Also in the details, such as the slingshot he carries on his shoulder, has its very own meaning.
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Peruzzi Leather Factory
Italian leather purses, handbags, jackets, and accessories made in Florence: Peruzzi is a master's in fine leather clothing and accessories. The company started in 1948 in Florence, and just like 50 years ago, you will still find the same quality, workmanship, exacting care of details, and strict manufacturing in our products.
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Rome City Tour
This tour highlights most of the best-known sites of Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill. You'll be led by an expert tour guide that will give you all the information with their passion for the heritage and history of the Eternal City.
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The Colosseum
Measuring 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 50 meters in height, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheater globally; it was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder and remains a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.
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Forum Romanum
The Roman Forum began as a marketplace but became Rome's economic, political, and religious hub, as well as a town square and center today. The forum can look like a disorderly collection of ruins, but the Roman Empire comes back to life with some imagination and our guide's help.
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Bay of Naples
The Bay of Naples has an excellent climate, a spectacular sea, and magnificent cities constructed centuries ago by the ancient civilizations who passed through the gulf, leaving traces of their art and architecture behind them. From the vibrant and densely populated city of Naples to the elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii, the bay offers a series of unique and unforgettable towns and seascapes.
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Full Day Excursion Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
A guided tour to the most popular places in Italy is a trip you wouldn't want to miss out on. Starting with an archaeological excavation in Pompeii, then to the coastal village of Sorrento, from which we embark for Capri. There you will have your own time to savor a leisurely walk through the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy an exclusive day in Capri.
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Pompeii Excavation Excursion with local guide
A Guided tour of some of the most popular places in Italy, including the archaeological excavations Pompeii, a town that "disappeared" nearly two thousand years ago under the ashes of the - still impressive - Mount Vesuvius. Nothing really prepares the visitor for Pompeii: the size, the location, and the sad stillness of what was once a thriving town.
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Napoli
Naples is beautiful from the inside out, making it a place you wouldn't want to miss out on. The towering palaces, narrow streets, ancient churches, underground passages are all unique and help make Naples probably the most unchanged city center in Europe. It is also known for its natural beauties and Neapolitan cuisine associated with pizza and numerous other local dishes.
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Capri Island
The Island of Capri is one of the most picturesque and visited locations in Italy. Rustic villas, lemon groves, and charming parks make Capri one of Italy's most beautiful destinations. In the latter half of the 19th century, it became a popular resort for European artists, writers, and other celebrities and remains a popular tourist destination for both Italians and foreigners.
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Sorrento
Sorrento is worth a stop for its laid-back holiday air, beaches, and old streets lined by noble houses. Also famous for its lemons and limoncello, and possibly even the words of the song "Come back to Sorrento" together with "O sole Mio" is perfect for a day of relaxing. The heart of the town is busy Piazza Tasso, surrounded by little streets where you'll find shopping and places to eat.
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Lace School
Venetian lace has been sought after since the time of Christopher Columbus. It is handcrafted on the island of Burano, a quaint old fishing village well worth your visit. Observe women at their craft in an old lace-making school dating back to over a century ago.
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Gondola Ride
Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement, and passion of Venice and the Venetians'.
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Murano Glas
From the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance, Europe's primary center for luxury glass. Glassmakers were well known and still are for their unparalleled quality, exquisite range of colors, and, not to forget, unmatched craftsmanship.
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Venice (1/2 day)
Known as the 'City of Canals' built over 118 islands, Venice and its lagoon is one of the most unique cities in the world. Its beautiful bridges, gondola rides, atmospheric streets, and carnival celebrations are indeed an enchanting experience.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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LONDON, WINDSOR, STONEHENGE, BATH, CANTERBURY, NORMANDAY LANDING BEACHES, BRUSSELS, BRUGES, AMSTERDAM, and more…
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London
Brussels
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Afternoon departure from points of origin.
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Arrival in London and Check-in.
Arrival London. The bus will pick us up at the airport, and our Tour guide will take us to see London’s highlights.
Afterward, we will have an on-your-own lunch in the undercroft of St Martin in the Field Church and then check into our hotel.
We will meet in the evening for a Welcome “Meet and Greet” Dinner.
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Westminster Abbey, and The Tower of London.
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath.
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Canterbury – Dover to Calais- Brussels.
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Antwerp – Delft - Amsterdam.
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Bastogne - Battle of the Bulges - Luxembourg.
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Paris (by highspeed train).
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Normandy Landing Beaches.
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Transfer to airport and homeward flight.
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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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England
Known for the countless number of places, people, food, and history, England is a must-see. Showcasing leading contemporary art in Newcastle, ground-breaking theatre in Leeds and Birmingham, and live music is all the more reason to go.
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Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname given to the massive bell inside the clock tower at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the best know London highlights and celebrated 2009 its 150th anniversary.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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The Changing of the Guards
At 11:30 in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the new Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed then returns to barracks. The New Guard then marches to St James's Palace, leaving the detachment at Buckingham Palace.
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Westminster Abbey
The Abbey is a must-see with the remarkable history of Kings, queens, statesmen, soldiers, poets, priests, heroes, and villains. Today, it is a burial ground for some of the most famous politicians, sovereigns, and artists. This includes Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone.
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London Theater & Dinner
From long-running classics to contemporary hits, you may wish for London's best shows; we will make it visible and combine it with a dinner before the show. The tour guide will do his ought most to meet your ticket request.
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Trafalgar Square
As the gateway between the central shopping district of the city center and the West side of the city, no visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square. It is home to Nelson's Column and other statues and historic features, including the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
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Bath
Built in a natural amphitheater of hills, one of Britain's most distinguished cities with its magnificent Georgian architecture. We'll visit the Roman hot and cold baths as well as the Pump Room.
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Stonehenge & Windsor Castle
A full-day trip to two of the United Kingdom's top historic attractions. The mysterious Stonehenge rock formations are celebrated as the best-preserved megalithic monuments of Europe. Windsor Castle is home to the British royal family, for a tour of the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, crammed full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. Jump-the-line tickets are included in the excursion
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Stonehenge
Built as a burial site, Stonehenge is the best preserved and most celebrated of the megalithic monuments of Europe. It was built in several stages. The first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was established in the late Neolithic period, about 2500 BC.
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Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon Excursion
A full day of guided tours of Hathaway Place, the birthplace of Shakespeare, and the University of Oxford. This trip offers an excellent opportunity for shopping and sightseeing around England.
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Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon Excursion
A full day of guided tours of Hathaway Place, the birthplace of Shakespeare, and the University of Oxford. This trip offers an excellent opportunity for shopping and sightseeing around England.
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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London Eye
The London Eye is a feat of design and engineering, the first of its kind and the only cantilevered observation wheel globally. It is 443 feet high, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel globally, providing one of the best views of London.
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Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. Don't miss the life-sized Blue Whale model, the 40-million-year-old spider, the earthquake simulator, and an elephant bird egg.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Harry Potter London Tour
With the help of our local guide, we explore lovely old alleyways on our way across the city. Catch up with your reading to dive back into the magic of The Sorcerer's Stone, The Monument, or Prisoner of Azkaban, or be captivated by your guide's storytelling.
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Dover Castle
Dover Castle, renowned for its underground tunnels and dating back to before the Norman Conquest. With its one-of-a-kind history, it is worth the visit.
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Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most important centers of pilgrimage in Medieval England. The cathedral had immense significance at both a spiritual and political level in medieval times; its importance as a center of pilgrimage significantly increased after the murder of Thomas Becket there in 1170.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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Belgium
Belgium's rich history has left impressive architecture and art, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Three distinct linguistic regions developed with three official languages: Flemish-Dutch, French, and German. Count in English as a 4th unofficial language and explore the country.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Bruges
During the 14th–16th centuries, Bruges was one of northern Europe's most sophisticated cities. Its incredibly well-preserved medieval architecture makes it one of the most charming places in Europe.
Canals crossing the center and cobbled lanes underline medieval architecture leading to the market square.
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Brussels
As the seat of the EU and headquarter of NATO, Brussels is the so-called "capital of Europe ." The historic Old Town of inner Brussels, the Grand Place, form the modern metropolis center. During a stroll through winding alleys, ensure to pause for waffles and some of the world's best chocolate.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Manniken Pis
The famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels. His wardrobe counts more than 800 suits. The Museum of the City of Brussels presents one hundred of these suits. A multimedia database allows the visitors to consult the whole wardrobe of the famous 'ketje'
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Bastogne & Memorial
The siege of Bastogne, a small Belgium town in the Ardennes, was part of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Visitors of the small town now can trace history, walking through the World War II battlefields, touring the Bastogne War Museum, and honoring the memory of American soldiers at Mardasson Memorial.
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Paris Orientation Tour
Enjoy Paris orientation tour to discover Paris´ most important highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Le Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Opéra, place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and more. A fine way to begin your visit of Paris.
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The Eiffel Tower
Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the 19th century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
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Normandy and the Landing Beaches
Normandy offers a patchwork landscape of lush rolling countryside, pretty fishing villages, ancient stone chateaux, thatched cottages, half timbered farmhouses and orchards. It is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France. On June 6th, 194
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Omaha Beach
The unfortunate soldiers of the 1st division, one of the Army's toughest and most experienced, were in effect expected to carry out a frontal assault on a fortified position with no cover and only light weapons. Only two of their twenty-nine tanks made i
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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D-Day
Operation Overload of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. Less than a year after the significant turning point, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender. See the artifacts that tell the story of D-Day.
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American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer
Situated above Omaha Beach, a place where the American military suffered staggering casualties on D-Day, the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer contains the remains of nearly 10,000 service members who died during the Normandy campaign. With marble crosses and Stars of David stretching as far as the eye can see, the cemetery is a solemn, breathtaking experience that all Americans should share..
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Saint-Mère-L'Église
First town liberated by the Allied forces during the D-day invasion.
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Full Day Excursion Normandy
Out of Paris we leave this morning to explore of France's most embattled region and one that had profoundly altered not only its own fate but ultimately our world as we know today. Joined by our local guide upon arrival to Caen, we travel along its northern coast dotted with historical scares that tell us the ultimate story of what we can only understand once we walk its beaches and visit The American Cemetery and Memorial and key sites from Pointe Du Hoc to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mere. ....
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World War II Utah Beach American Memorial
The is located at the termination of Highway N-13D, approximately a mile and a half northeast of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Manche), France. This monument commemorates the achievements of the American Forces of the VII Corps who landed and fought in the liber
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Moulin Rouge Show
At the spectacular Moulin Rouge, the home of the French Cancan for more than a century, you'll sit back with your complimentary glass of champagne and wait in anticipation for the spectacular "Feerie" show to burst onto the stage. The show features a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers dressed in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's sumptuous sets include moving staircases, a gigantic aquarium, swings and a garden setting, providing a vibrant, exciting backdrop for the brilliantly choreographed cabaret.
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Half Day Tour Versailles Palace and Louvre Museum
Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace. Your guide will provide commentary and expert advice to help you plan your time at Versailles. An audio guide is available in eight languages. Your tour of the Palace of Versailles includes free time to explore Louis XIV's fabulous suite of rooms, the grand Hall of Mirrors and the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine. Your tour will than continue with a visit of the Louvre Museum where you will directed by the guide to the most famous masterpieces and than have free time to visit other parts of the world's biggest museum.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Dome des Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides is an enormous complex built by Louis XIV as a home for his army's wounded and disabled soldiers. Today it contains Napoleon's Tomb, museums, and monuments, all relating to France's military history, and a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the buildings' original purpose.
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Fragonard Perfume Museum
The perfume museum, in central Paris, occupies a charming Napoleon III townhouse built-in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The interior is enriched by the design of that period. A collection of perfumery objects tells the story of fragrances from their origins to the present day. Do not miss the shop set above the museum area, offering the complete range of Maison Fragonard perfume products, including fragrances, Eaux de Toilette, soaps, candles, and cosmetic gift boxes.
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Painters Square at Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. The place de Tertre, a few streets away from the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, is in the heart of Montmartre. The Painters Square is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art.
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The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge. Well, as modest a lodge as one could expect from a French King. Then Louis XIV enlarged and enrobed the old lodge, turning it into the great Chateau we know today. Visit the place where of world war I was ended by signing of the Treaty of Versailles
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Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. Cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris, streets lead to Basilica of Sacre-Coeur on the top of the hill. Place du Tertre - the Painters Square a few street a way is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art. At the beginning of the 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo were living there.
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The Louvre Palace Museum
To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless other masters. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.
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The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. Enjoy a drink on the café terrace in front of the college before exploring the winding little streets of the Latin Quarter behind it.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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The Iberian Treat
Explore the world of explorers and delve into their fascinating origins depicted by beautiful architecture, tasty foods and dramatic countryside. From picturesque Porto to vibrant Lisbon and from Andalusian Spain to majestic Madrid this rare trip promises nothing short of an an ultimate experience you sure don't want to miss! It even offers an opportunity fro a day trip to Morocco for that exotic escape from the ordinary.
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Departure from the point of origin
Departure from various pickup locations. Airport transfer and flight to Porto, Portugal.
Meet and greet your tour manager at the airport, orientation tour, check-in after lunch time. Enjoy an evening outing tip toeing into fine Portuguese cuisine and thriving nightlife.
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Following Breakfast and check out and time at own leisure.
Following some time for lunch we leave for The mediaeval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque gems of Portugal.
We then continue to Lisbon and check into our hotel.
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We spend the morning hours being introduced to the Capital's main highlights accompanied by our local guide.
Enjoy remainder of the evening exploring or else you may wish to join us on optional excursion to Sintra.
See your tour guide for an opportunity to attend a typical Fado dinner show.
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We leave this morning for the inland town of Evora most famous for 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Following some time for lunch we continue to the Andalusian pearl city of Seville and check into our hotel.
Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring.
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We dedicate the morning to touring Seville's main attractions such as Alcazar.
We continue our journey in the afternoon to Costa De Sol and check into our hotel in the resort town of Torremolinos.
Enjoy the evening investigating the vibrant nightlife.
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Excursion to Tangier Morocco.
Enjoy the day at own leisure or else join us on a full day excursion to Tangier Morocco where exotic flair ranges from beautiful coastline to great shopping and tasty cuisine.
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Granada - Cordoba - Madrid
Enroute to Madrid we are to dedicate the morning to visiting Granada's eternalized Alhambra Palace followed by some time to explore.
We arrive in the afternoon to Cordova to visit among others one of the great examples of the Moorish architectural masterpieces.
Via high Speed train we arrive to Madrid in the evening and check into our hotel
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Joined by our local guide we tour the Capital's most prominent sights before taking the remainder of the day to explore.
You may choose to join us on an excursion to nearby Toledo an ancient city set on a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain and particularly known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in its walled old city. It was also the former home of Mannerist painter El Greco.
As a finale to this memorable we recommend a Flamenco Dinner show.
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Airport transfers and homeward flights.
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Portugal
Portugal is one of the most inexpensive and fascinating destinations in Europe. It has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and cities, and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Four decades of dictatorshi
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Sintra
Get ready to be amazed by the epic history and natural beauty of Sintra. It was the summer residence of the Portuguese Kings for six centuries. We visit Pena Palace standing out as the renowned jewel in the crown of the Sintra Hills, surrounded by a magical forest. A local guide leads the way and explains the ins and outs of this colorful landmark.
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Seville
Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. The fertility of this land and its favorised climate with mild winters and about 3000 hours of sun per year made Phoenicians and Carthaginians settle here. Later came Romans, like almost to any place in Europe, and two of their emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, in fact were born here.
Also lateron Seville was the home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo - the consequences you can watch still today in opera houses - was a worker in Seville's old tobacco factory. By the way, this factory serves today as University, a fact that might give you a glimpse on Andalusian talent for improvisation. Some highlights are the Real Alcázar, THe minaret of La Giralda, Puente de Isabel II and much more..
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Lisbon
Lisboa offers its visitors an endless selection of things to see and do. Both the lovers of daytime outings and those who prefer nightlife will be spoilt for choice: the city offers a wide variety of museums and monuments, parks and gardens, and internati
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Torremolinos
Abundant beach front cafés (called Chiringuitos) selling fried fish, snacks and refreshments, which is just as well as the walk back from the main beach into the town centre is uphill all the way.
There are bars in abundance proclaiming their heritage to one nationality of another; Irish, English, Dutch, German you name it Torremolinos is likely to have it. The busy nightclubs pump out the latest music and stay open until dawn or even later. Make no mistakes Torremolinos is about having fun.
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Tangier
Explore Tangier, the gateway to Africa. In the port of Tarifa we are embarking the fast ferry that will take us to cross the Strait of Gibraltar with the final destination to be greeted by our local guide at the port of Tangier. Together we discover the unique beauty and lively atmosphere of the historical Moroccan city. We are strolling through the old part of the town, passing the Kasbah, stopping at native bazaars, and using the opportunity to taste local food. A panoramic bus tour Cabo Espartel brings us to Cabo Espartel, where we stop to admire the magical union between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic before we return to the port. A valued passport is required for this excursion
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Alhambra
Visit the Alhambra, the "red or crimson castle", or fortress "by the light of torches". Created initially for military purposes, the Alhambra complex of Moorish monarchs in Granda was an alcazaba (fortress), an alcázar (palace), and a small medina (city), all in one. Our guide points out the richness of its architecture. Built around a theme of paradise on earth, the Alhambra is an eye-opening experience, and a unique opportunity to compare both Muslim and Western architectural styles as the Nasrid Palace is next to the Renaissance palace of Charles V.
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Cordoba
Cordoba's hour of greatest glory was when it became the capital of the Moorish kingdom of El-Andalus, and this was when work began on the Great Mosque, becoming one of the largest in all of Islam.
When the Christians reconquered the city in 1236, the city's new rulers were so awed by its beauty that they left it standing, building their cathedral in the midst of its rows of arches and columns, creating the extraordinary church-mosque we see today.
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Flamenco Dance & Dinner
Flamenco was born, in southern Spain, between Seville, Cadíz and Granada. Through extraordinary, passionated dance to Spanish guitar music, gypsies expressed the sadness of their downtrodden lives.
Good food, attentive service, as show that ranges from sultry to dramatic to sensual to heartbreaking dancing. A perfect combination, right!?
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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A stunning long weekend!
Looking for that eventful, exciting and affordable getaway? Here is one that is sure to exceed any expectations! Packed with diversity from sightseeing Amsterdam to Brussels and from London to Windsor castle, there is also ample time to indulge with friends an family and harness memories to last a lifetime.
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Volendam
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1800 departure from the point of origin
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Amsterdam - Volendam - Hague - HvH Cruise
Breakfast followed by a visit of a wooden shoe factory, then onto downtown Amsterdam for an orientation tour that you may want to extend with a canal ride or other side activities such as a visit of the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's House, Madame Tussaud's or a diamond factory.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, or join us on an excursion to a traditional fishermen's village and the open-air windmill museum.
Departure from Amsterdam to board our overnight cruise to the UK. Enjoy the many onboard amenities and comfort of your cabin.
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Morning arrival in London. The panoramic tour will introduce you to London's highlights and landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, etc., ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Attend the changing of the guards if scheduled for that given day.
Discover the city at your leisure or join us on an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, home of the Queen towering over the quaint medieval village
Evening Departure to our return cruise to Holland.
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Brussels - Luxemburg Homewards
Next morning, the journey continues to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Here we have some time to explore the lovely Grande Place neighboring quarters and have some time to shop for Belgium's most exquisite chocolate such as Godiva and perhaps taste delicious Belgium Waffles.
Departure to Luxemburg, the small European nation. Free time and dinner stop at the countries capital of the same name before returning to points of origin.
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The Netherlands
The formal country name 'Nederland,' meaning the 'lowlands,' indicates that about half of the area is below sea level. Reclamation of land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. Its location at the coast of the North Sea and its long history of international trade have forged links with countries worldwide from as early as 1600, resulting in an international, diverse and tolerant society welcoming all visitors warmly.
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Minicruise onboard the Stena Line
It is the most comfortable way to travel from Amsterdam to the UK. Enjoy a ferry cruise from Amsterdam to the UK. The overnight Mini cruise is the perfect short break. Onboard Stena, you find restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping areas, children's corner, free onboard movies, and of course, private cabins to relax and sleep in comfort.
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Museum Quarter
The Amsterdam Museum Quarter is home to some of the world’s most important art exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum has a wide variety of artifacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, the Stedelijk Museum modern and contemporary art and design. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing the most extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Volendam
Volendam is a traditional fishing and farming village located on the shore of the IJsselmeer. The old harbor, colorful houses, locals wearing costumes, and popular Dutch wooden shoes are great for holiday pictures.
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Volendam and Zaanse Schans excursion
An excursion to the Dutch countryside will lead to a good understanding of traditional Dutch architecture, culture, and history. Once, around 600 windmills were constructed on the banks of the river Zaan now, a few of them are forming the open-air Museum Zaanse Schans, and visitors can learn about the ins-and-outs of milling. Workshops of traditional dutch handicrafts like weaving, clog making are adding to the experience, plus a stop at the fishing village of Volendam, its harbor and colorful houses will complete the taste of Dutch the picture.
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Cheese Farms
The Netherlands has a rich cheese-making history. We witness how it is traditionally made during the visit to a cheese farm and learn about the ingredients and herbs that create various flavors from farm to farm.
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Diamond Factory
For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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The Changing of the Guards
At 11:30 in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the new Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed then returns to barracks. The New Guard then marches to St James's Palace, leaving the detachment at Buckingham Palace.
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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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Windsor Castle half day tour
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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London Eye
The London Eye is a feat of design and engineering, the first of its kind and the only cantilevered observation wheel globally. It is 443 feet high, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel globally, providing one of the best views of London.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Tower of London
A visible symbol of awe and fear, the Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in the 1070s, holds the most remarkable stories from across the centuries. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, and a great deal more.
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Thames River Cruise
You'll see London from a unique vantage point on the river, including the Tower of London, the Houses Parliament, Tower Bridge, and South Bank; all with an explanation from the captain, a Thames "Waterman."
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Trafalgar Square
As the gateway between the central shopping district of the city center and the West side of the city, no visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square. It is home to Nelson's Column and other statues and historic features, including the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Atominum
Engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak magnified, for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussel, an iron crystal 165 billion times. The Belgians became so fond of the Atomium, that it has never been taken down and since come to symbolize Brussels.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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Paris Evening Outing
Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day.
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Seine River Cruise
Seeing some of Paris' most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. At night enjoy the shimmering play of light on the Seine and stunning architecture illuminated with great care.
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Manniken Pis
The famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels. His wardrobe counts more than 800 suits. The Museum of the City of Brussels presents one hundred of these suits. A multimedia database allows the visitors to consult the whole wardrobe of the famous 'ketje'
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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A capital of Ingenuity
Barcelona may be officially the capital of Catalonia but ever since it hosted the Olympics it has matured to a world class muticultural melting pot with an unstoppable econmy. Often dubbed as the city of constant renewal you are bound to find a variety of architectural and artistic achievements from Surreal Dali's museums to the Gaudi's axtradordiary landmarks. This trip is designed to offer an more valuable alternative to the typical beach getaways representing in fact only a limitd side of what true Spain has to offer.
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Evening Departure of selected points.
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Arrival at Barcelona, one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. During an orientation tour we will be made aware of a huge number of attractions including a city centre which retains its medieval street plan; one of the world's most famous streets the Ramblas, some stunning modernist architecture including several buildings by Gaudi, suchas the Sagrada Familia, dozens of museums including one dedicated to Picasso, another to Miró and yet another to Barcelona's world famous football club, Barça!
Check in at time at own leisure.
Barcelona is almost as lively at night as it is during the day and it has a unique, exciting atmosphere, which provides you with a variety of options evening outings.
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Time at your own leisure or join us for a 1/2 day optional excursion to the nearly 1000 year old Benedictine monastery sheltered in the mountain Montserrat on 2400 feet height.
Free time at your own leisure.
Free time at your own leisure. You might opt for a medieval jousting and tournament in the evening hours.
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Spend the morning discovering more of Barcelona at your own leisure. Later this afternoon, we depart for the town of Figueres, Salvador Dalí's birthplace and where he spent most of his life. The Dalí Theatre-Museum not only holds art but is also art in its own right: the biggest surrealist object in the world!
Besides visiting the Dalí Theatre-Museum, you'll have the opportunity to walk through the near by Catalonian town, Girona. The labyrinth of alleys and long memories, recalling in stone the tumult of medieval life.
Later this evening we continue our homeward overnight journey through France
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Morning Arrival to points if origin by morning/midday hours.
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Barcelona City Tour
For some Barcelona is an Olympic City for others where Christopher Columbus sailed off.It boasts outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, and some great museums most notably those dedicated to Picasso and Catalan art. There will be photo stops, views and clues of a distinguished Capital, that of proud Catalonia.
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Flamenco Dinner and Show
This stunning Flamenco show is a magical evening for everyone who wish to experience the passion and excitement of Spanish Flamenco that has been part of the Spanish heart and culture for more than 500 years. The singers, solo guitarists and professional Flamenco dancers have created a fusion of traditional Flamenco of Seville and Andalucia with modern musical styles. An unforgettable evening of dinner & Flamenco.
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Montserrat
Montserrat is perhaps the most important spiritual and cultural center of Catalonia. The Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat is where the monks worship Catalonia's Patron Saint, the black Madonna of Montserrat. The extraordinary mountain of Montserrat, its monastery and its ruined hermitage caves, stands just 40km northwest of Barcelona is an ideal natural sanctuary to escape the city heat.
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Montserrat's Black Madonna
This woden figure of the Black Madonna of Montserrat was probably carved in the eleventh century. It is found at in the Benedictine Abbey Church in the mountains above the Catalan plains. this abbey, founded in 1030, was the site of Igantius' prayer. Many of the first missionary churches in Mexico, Chile and Peru were dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat and many saints and popes have visited the shrine over the centuries. St. Ignatius Loyola made a pilgrimage to Montserrat after being injured in war, and it was soon after that he wrote his famous Spiritual Exercises.
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Dali Museum
This where the painter died in 1989 and is the most visited in the whole of Catalunya. The museum was built on the site of the old city theatre and later it was extended by the addition of the Gorgot tower now called the Galatea tower.
The museum is w
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Looking for that eventful, exciting and affordable getaway? Here is one that is sure to exceed any expectations! Packed with diversity from sightseeing Amsterdam to Brussels and from London to Windsor castle, there is also ample time to indulge with friends an family and harness memories to last a lifetime.
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Amsterdam - Volendam - Hague - HvH Cruise
Breakfast followed by a visit of a wooden shoe factory, then onto downtown Amsterdam for an orientation tour that you may want to extend with a canal ride or other side activities such as a visit of the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's House, Madame Tussaud's or a diamond factory.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, or join us on an excursion to a traditional fishermen's village and the open-air windmill museum.
Departure from Amsterdam to board our overnight cruise to the UK. Enjoy the many onboard amenities and comfort of your cabin.
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Morning arrival in London. The panoramic tour will introduce you to London's highlights and landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, etc., ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Attend the changing of the guards if scheduled for that given day.
Discover the city at your leisure or join us on an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, home of the Queen towering over the quaint medieval village
Evening Departure to our return cruise to Holland.
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Brussels - Luxemburg Homewards
Next morning, the journey continues to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Here we have some time to explore the lovely Grande Place neighboring quarters and have some time to shop for Belgium's most exquisite chocolate such as Godiva and perhaps taste delicious Belgium Waffles.
Departure to Luxemburg, the small European nation. Free time and dinner stop at the countries capital of the same name before returning to points of origin.
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The Netherlands
The formal country name 'Nederland,' meaning the 'lowlands,' indicates that about half of the area is below sea level. Reclamation of land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. Its location at the coast of the North Sea and its long history of international trade have forged links with countries worldwide from as early as 1600, resulting in an international, diverse and tolerant society welcoming all visitors warmly.
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Minicruise onboard the Stena Line
It is the most comfortable way to travel from Amsterdam to the UK. Enjoy a ferry cruise from Amsterdam to the UK. The overnight Mini cruise is the perfect short break. Onboard Stena, you find restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping areas, children's corner, free onboard movies, and of course, private cabins to relax and sleep in comfort.
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Museum Quarter
The Amsterdam Museum Quarter is home to some of the world’s most important art exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum has a wide variety of artifacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, the Stedelijk Museum modern and contemporary art and design. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing the most extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Volendam
Volendam is a traditional fishing and farming village located on the shore of the IJsselmeer. The old harbor, colorful houses, locals wearing costumes, and popular Dutch wooden shoes are great for holiday pictures.
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Volendam and Zaanse Schans excursion
An excursion to the Dutch countryside will lead to a good understanding of traditional Dutch architecture, culture, and history. Once, around 600 windmills were constructed on the banks of the river Zaan now, a few of them are forming the open-air Museum Zaanse Schans, and visitors can learn about the ins-and-outs of milling. Workshops of traditional dutch handicrafts like weaving, clog making are adding to the experience, plus a stop at the fishing village of Volendam, its harbor and colorful houses will complete the taste of Dutch the picture.
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Cheese Farms
The Netherlands has a rich cheese-making history. We witness how it is traditionally made during the visit to a cheese farm and learn about the ingredients and herbs that create various flavors from farm to farm.
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Diamond Factory
For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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The Changing of the Guards
At 11:30 in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the new Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed then returns to barracks. The New Guard then marches to St James's Palace, leaving the detachment at Buckingham Palace.
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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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Windsor Castle half day tour
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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London Eye
The London Eye is a feat of design and engineering, the first of its kind and the only cantilevered observation wheel globally. It is 443 feet high, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel globally, providing one of the best views of London.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Tower of London
A visible symbol of awe and fear, the Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in the 1070s, holds the most remarkable stories from across the centuries. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, and a great deal more.
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Thames River Cruise
You'll see London from a unique vantage point on the river, including the Tower of London, the Houses Parliament, Tower Bridge, and South Bank; all with an explanation from the captain, a Thames "Waterman."
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Trafalgar Square
As the gateway between the central shopping district of the city center and the West side of the city, no visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square. It is home to Nelson's Column and other statues and historic features, including the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Atominum
Engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak magnified, for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussel, an iron crystal 165 billion times. The Belgians became so fond of the Atomium, that it has never been taken down and since come to symbolize Brussels.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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Paris Evening Outing
Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day.
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Seine River Cruise
Seeing some of Paris' most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. At night enjoy the shimmering play of light on the Seine and stunning architecture illuminated with great care.
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Manniken Pis
The famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels. His wardrobe counts more than 800 suits. The Museum of the City of Brussels presents one hundred of these suits. A multimedia database allows the visitors to consult the whole wardrobe of the famous 'ketje'
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Christmas in Rome: An unmatched experience, indeed a dream come true! Here the holiday spirit comes alive, adorned with an elaborate life-size nativity scene. The world's tallest Christmas Tree sets the stage for Midnight Mass and "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas Day Blessing. This trip also offers the opportunity to visit the Vatican Museums, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri and includes a stop at Florence, to mention a few of the highlights you will never forget.
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Following our last pickup and brief introduction of the bus, accompanying crew, and itinerary, we leave for our overnight journey. A last stop in the late evening would allow for a brief break to use public facilities and freshen up prior to our nonstop overnight ride to Florence.
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Morning arrival to Florence and opportunity for B'fast before taking a city walking tour which will reveal its most famous attractions such as the Academia home of Michelangelo's David, the Duomo, 14th century Palazzo Vecchio located on the Piazza della Signoria square, the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and more. During your leisure time, you may opt to visit these attractions or us the opportunity to shop for Florentine famous leather and gold artifacts.
We continue our journey to Rome for hotel check-in and time at own leisure.
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Pompeii - Capri – Sorrento
Free time at your own leisure or else join us on an most memorable full day tour to Pompeii, one of the world's most amazing archaeological sites, Capri- Scenic Island in Naples Bay and charming Sorrento key place of the Peninsula.
Upon return to Rome we attend midnight Mass at St Peter's Square. (subject to finalized time frame announcement).
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Urbi & Orbi - Rome City Tour - Christmas Dinner
Enjoy the morning exploring Rome, with an opportunity to join Pope Francis for Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day Blessing at Bernini’s St Peter's Square lying in front of the Basilica.
In the afternoon, we embark on our city tour of ancient Rome emphasizing The Roman Forum, The Colosseum, The Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and much more.
Time at your own leisure or join us on a Christmas Dinner and a stroll through Rome's most popular piazzas now ornated with beautiful nativities and illuminated fountains dotting the winding streets of the historical city center before leaving for Venice.
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Half a day visit of Venice - during the magical time of the year it provides a fantastic opportunity to walk down alleyways alongside canals, observe and feel transported back to another age.
Arrangements can be made for a serenaded and charming gondola ride that provides a very special view of the city and make up for a perfect coronation of our tour (not included)
We will leave Italy with memories that last for a lifetime. The homeward journey is leading us through Switzerland and we will arrive at points of origin late night-early morning!
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Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.
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Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore (also known simply as the Duomo) is the Cathedral of Florence known for its distinctive Renaissance dome. Its name ("Saint Mary of the Flower") refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence. The impressive Gothic cathedral complex includes the Duomo, the famous Baptistery, and a campanile.
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Michaelangelo's David
Michelangelo's David has become one of the most recognized works of Renaissance sculpture as a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. The colossal size of the statue alone impressed Michelangelo's contemporaries. Also in the details, such as the slingshot he carries on his shoulder, has its very own meaning.
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Peruzzi Leather Factory
Italian leather purses, handbags, jackets, and accessories made in Florence: Peruzzi is a master's in fine leather clothing and accessories. The company started in 1948 in Florence, and just like 50 years ago, you will still find the same quality, workmanship, exacting care of details, and strict manufacturing in our products.
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Full Day Excursion Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
A guided tour to the most popular places in Italy is a trip you wouldn't want to miss out on. Starting with an archaeological excavation in Pompeii, then to the coastal village of Sorrento, from which we embark for Capri. There you will have your own time to savor a leisurely walk through the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy an exclusive day in Capri.
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Pompeii
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in Italy. It was destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 meters (13 to 20 feet) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Despite being covered in such a large amount of lava, we can still preserve and learn from the remains.
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Sorrento
Sorrento is worth a stop for its laid-back holiday air, beaches, and old streets lined by noble houses. Also famous for its lemons and limoncello, and possibly even the words of the song "Come back to Sorrento" together with "O sole Mio" is perfect for a day of relaxing. The heart of the town is busy Piazza Tasso, surrounded by little streets where you'll find shopping and places to eat.
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Capri Island
The Island of Capri is one of the most picturesque and visited locations in Italy. Rustic villas, lemon groves, and charming parks make Capri one of Italy's most beautiful destinations. In the latter half of the 19th century, it became a popular resort for European artists, writers, and other celebrities and remains a popular tourist destination for both Italians and foreigners.
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Midnight Mass at St Peter's
The famous Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve services at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is an event not to miss. Whether inside St. Peter's Basilica or staying in St. Peter's Square or next to the life-size nativity scene watching the mass on large video screens. The warm energy and joy of fellow pilgrims in the square, adds to the magical experience.
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Rome
Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is home to some of the world's most historical monuments, art, and architecture. Here you will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. It is the capital of modern Italy and features many fine restaurants and cafes, nightlife, lively streets, and squares. Rome offers attractions for any taste and allows one to enjoy its life by just strolling through the streets.
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Rome Dinner & Illumination tour
We start the evening with a traditional Italian meal and music to end the night with a walk through the vibrant streets and squares of the historical center, passing by illuminated Palaces, Monuments, and Fountains. Throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain with the wish to come back to Rome.
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Christmas Day Blessing
Seeing the Pope bless pilgrims from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican every Dec. 25 during his Christmas Day blessing, "Urbi et orbi," is a matchless experience.
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Forum Romanum
The Roman Forum began as a marketplace but became Rome's economic, political, and religious hub, as well as a town square and center today. The forum can look like a disorderly collection of ruins, but the Roman Empire comes back to life with some imagination and our guide's help.
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Rome City Tour
This tour highlights most of the best-known sites of Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill. You'll be led by an expert tour guide that will give you all the information with their passion for the heritage and history of the Eternal City.
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The Colosseum
Measuring 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 50 meters in height, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheater globally; it was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder and remains a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.
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Christmas Market Piazza Navona
With its unique location, the Piazza Navona Christmas Market is one of Italy's most enchanting Christmas markets. With dozens of stands full of Christmas treats, holiday decorations, and gifts, as well as live performances and a giant carousel. It truly has something for everyone.
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Nativity Scenes
One of the most important ways of celebrating Christmas in Italy is the Nativity crib scene. Across the city, from life-size tableaux on the Spanish Steps, and before St. Peter's to countless crèches in church chapels, are all populated by papier-mâché or terracotta figurines. Most of them are located at a pizza parlor tucked between the shops of the Bethlehem backdrop.
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The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. With whimsical and mythical sculpted figures drawing attention to the gracefulness of the fountain, the Trevi Fountain has become a unique symbol of Roman art, sensuality, and power. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water.
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Venice
Venice is one of the most exciting and lovely places in the world. Walking through narrow stone paths across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will revile modern life an old-world charisma. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as six hundred years ago and has its romantic charm despite its changes over 600 hundred years.
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Gondola Ride
Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement, and passion of Venice and the Venetians'.
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Murano Glas
From the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance, Europe's primary center for luxury glass. Glassmakers were well known and still are for their unparalleled quality, exquisite range of colors, and, not to forget, unmatched craftsmanship.
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Lace School
Venetian lace has been sought after since the time of Christopher Columbus. It is handcrafted on the island of Burano, a quaint old fishing village well worth your visit. Observe women at their craft in an old lace-making school dating back to over a century ago.
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Venice Water Bus
The Vaporetto gets both locals and visitors to the places they want and need to go throughout Venice. Because traveling the canals is the easiest way to get around the city, the water bus has long been the most efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, aside from walking.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Europe's Northwest couldn't be more diverse and yet intriguingly intertwined as is experienced on this unique trip setting the scene for the holidays.
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Evening departure from selected pickup locations
PM post work hours departure from selected pickup locations.
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Amsterdam - Cruise to Newcastle, England
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Amsterdam - Brussels - Return
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Anne Frank House
The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Scotland
Scotland is about half the size of England and is mainly known for its cities Edinburgh and Glasgow, and its highlands, mountains, and 30,000 lochs. Rich in ancient castles, remote wilderness, dramatic landscapes, and challenging golf, Scotland is a place to visit at least once in your life.
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Edinburgh
Medieval buildings share the pavements with striking modern structures, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. The Scottish capital is a center of culture and the arts and is especially well-known for its festivals.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. It is alive with many exciting tales with a long, rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.
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Excursions to the Highlands
A scenic day where rugged mountains and wooded slopes are reflected in the waters of lochs. We start our day in "Braveheart" country, past Bannockburn and Stirling with its crag-top castle. This is Scotland's heritage capital, where the Wars of Independence.
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The Handrians Wall
Built by an Emperor of Rome from AD 117 until AD 138, Hadrian; decided to make a wall to "separate Romans from the barbarians." It is now in ruins due to battles but considered the most essential and substantial of Roman remains in Britain and one of the most dramatic features of the landscape of northern England.
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Belgium
Belgium's rich history has left impressive architecture and art, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Three distinct linguistic regions developed with three official languages: Flemish-Dutch, French, and German. Count in English as a 4th unofficial language and explore the country.
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Belgian Chocolate
Ensure you buy genuine handmade Belgian chocolates that are not made anywhere else. There are thousands of varieties to choose from and endless choices to be made. While sightseeing and walking between monument stop by at chocolate shops and find your favored.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Bastogne & Memorial
The siege of Bastogne, a small Belgium town in the Ardennes, was part of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Visitors of the small town now can trace history, walking through the World War II battlefields, touring the Bastogne War Museum, and honoring the memory of American soldiers at Mardasson Memorial.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Another Tour with a Difference designed by Dr. Noel Keller
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We will depart by bus from Mercy Center, Dallas in time for our flight, which will depart from Newark. If you want to download your boarding pass, you can the night before we leave. You may also leave your car at a designated spot at Misericordia. If you plan on doing this, we need the make and model of your car and its license plate.
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We will arrive in Frankfurt. The bus driver will meet us inside the terminal.
Sit back and relax as we head toward Rothenberg, one of Europe's most beautiful medieval towns, and while it may look like a movie set — it is real! Rothenberg's enchantment has prevailed over the past 1,000 years and it continues to cast its spell.
After checking into the hotel, you will have the rest of the afternoon to explore this grand place. A welcome dinner [with 3 courses] will be served in the hotel at 6:30pm.
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Spend the entire day in this quaint city or participate in an optional tour of Nuremberg, Germany’s most famous Christkindlesmarkt [for an extra fee]. We will leave at 9 and arrive by 10:30 AM.
You will have time to explore the markets and grab a bite to eat. We will head back to Rothenberg at 3PM.
After supper on your own, there will be an optional one hour “Night Watchman Tour” at 8 PM for 8 E. Accompany the After supper on your own, and I want to suggest we go to Zur Holl, followed by an optional one hour “Rothenburg Night Watchman Tour” at 8 PM. We will follow the Watchman through dark alleyways and across dimly lit squares and enjoy the special mood of the town at night. Listen to his stories and find out how the people lived in the Middle Ages – a wonderful finale to your time in this magical place. I suggest you carry a small flashlight in your pocket.Rothenberg Night Watchman on his entertaining and informative rounds through the darkness. Follow him through dark alleyways and across dimly lit squares and enjoy the special mood of the town at night. Listen to his stories and find out how the people lived in the Middle Ages – a wonderful finale to your time in Rothenberg.
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We will leave Rothenberg at 8 AM. The ride to Regensburg is 2 hours. There we will visit the “Smiling Angel” in St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Devil and his Grandmother in the back of the church! You will also have time to explore some of its markets.
You will also have time for an ‘on your own lunch’ at the over 500-year-old historical Wurstkuchl by the Old Stone Bridge. We will leave at 1 PM and head to Oberndorf, which is 3 hours away. If possible, we will watch a movie on the way. On arrival, we will visit the place where Silent Night was composed, learn about the people for whom Gruber wrote, and even give you time to karaoke with Elvis, if you so wish.
We will eat dinner together in the village at 6 PM and then head out to Salzburg where we will stay for the next two nights.
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We will go into Salzburg at 10 AM, and begin the day with a guide on a walking tour of the city; after which you will have plenty of time to explore the markets and attend Mass if you wish at the Cathedral.
Be sure and listen to the many small concerts that will be held on the steps of the Cathedral during the day.
Dinner is on your own.
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We will leave Salzburg at 8:30 AM to go to Ludwig’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle [Visit there or his father’s castle], and spend some time in the village.
After which, we will go to Oberammergau and check in to our hotel where we will be for the next two nights.
Dinner is on your own; May I suggest a very nice brewery/restaurant called Ammergauer Maxbrau, that makes its own beer.
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Treat yourself to the quaintness of this Bavarian village with its many wood-carving shops and decorated houses. And prepare your heart for the arrival of Krampus, the dark companion of St Nicholas who ferrets out naughty children the night before Nicholas arrives.
Every adolescent and their father in Oberammergau dress as Krampus, and they begin running around the town mid-afternoon while the children taunt them.
Toward the end of the evening, all Krampus’ band together and lead the procession that brings Nicholas in. It is a hoot. Dinner is at the Post Hotel at 6:30 PM
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We will leave Oberammergau at 9 AM and travel to Innsbruck, a small city surrounded by mountains and the capital of the Austrian state of Tirol, which is a little over an hour away.
On arrival, we will go to the top of the city for a panoramic view, and then check into the Hotel Innsbruck. Afterwards I will take you on a walking tour of the Kiebachgasse where Fairy-tale characters, such as Rapunzel peer down from the windows. Later you can grab Kiachln, Advent doughnuts, served hot, with cranberry sauce and visit the markets, the most romantic of which are in the Altstadt.
At dusk, trumpeters play carols on the 500-year-old porch of The Golden Roof. Dinner is on your own.
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Tyrolean Folk Museum or Hafelkar
Today is a free day. Visit the city’s Tyrolean Folk Museum, Maximillian’s tomb, or ride the Funicular up the Nordkette to the top of the Hafelkar for views of twinkling city lights and snow-tipped peaks.
Or you may elect to travel through the Alps to the Italian town of Bolzano [previously Austrian Bozen] at an additional expense to experience an Italian market.
We will meet for dinner at 6:45, which will be at the Ottoburg Restaurant, at 7 PM. It is in one of the oldest buildings in town.
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The ride to Munich is about 2 hours. Holiday Music will accompany us on the way.
On arrival, we will check into our hotel, followed by a guided city tour., which will include being blessed By the Christ Child for 5 cents euro! Afterwards, you can enjoy the markets. For those who feel they need a break from the markets, there is much to see within walking distance of the city itself. You may also choose to have lunch at the Ratskeller, which is a Bavarian treat.
Afterward, we will check in at the hotel and choose a time when those who wish can walk back into town for Mass at the Cathedral at 6 PM and/or go to the Hofbrauhaus for an on-your-own dinner and an experience you will never forget!
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The morning is free
Our bus departs in time for our flight at Munich Airport.
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Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg
The Christmas Market in , called Reiterlesmarkt, is held beneath the twin towers and the illuminated choir windows of the St.James Church and surrounded by all the beautiful ancient houses. There is a very special atmosphere, full of tranquil and friendly
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Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village is located in the center of the romantic medieval town of Rothenburg, just off the Market Square. An area of over 16,000 sq. ft.is used to display items of almost every type of traditional German Christmas. The "Christm
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Christkindlesmarkt in Nuernberg
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets dates back to 1628. Vendors in a small village of wooden stalls on the central square are offering unique handcrafts and gifts. Meet the locals while enjoying grilled sausages, sweet roasted almonds, and mulled wine. You might even see the "Christkindle".
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Salzburg
Salzburg is world-famous for many things. Mozart's birthplace, setting for the musical The Sound of Music, and hosting each year the prominent Salzburg Music and Drama Festival. The splendor and well-preserved Barrock architecture of the once-powerful Bishopric city is a perfect backdrop to experience this centerstage of culture and added it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Mozart's House
The celebrated composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born on the third floor of the "Hagenauer House" Getreidegasse 9, on January 27, 1756. A museum is now welcoming you into the original rooms containing historical instruments, including Mozart's violin and clavichord. Documents, memorabilia, and portraits painted during his lifetime are reflecting his life in Salzburg.
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Oberammergau
If Oberammergau would not have the reputation it has it could have been one of the most quiet places among numerous others in the Alps. But its tradition made it that well-known.This tradition does apply to handicraft, to history up to the legends and s
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Innsbruck
The capital of Tyrol has a most picturesque backdrop: nestled in the beautiful deep valley of the River Inn, between the scenic mountains.
This strategic position determined the city's history and became an important arena of the Habsburg dynasty, leaving treasures to be visited today behind.
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Linderhof
At about the same time as first castle Neuschwanstein was being planned. King of Bavaria, King Ludwig II was taken by the idea of turning his father's tiny hunting lodge of Linderhof into something grander. The first plan was of a huge palace in the Byzan
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Hofbräu Festhalle
The counterpart to the Hofbraeuhaus located in the city of Munich is also a huge tourist attraction at the Wiesn.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Paris is one of the most colorful and exciting places to celebrate New Year's Eve, whether your preferred style is clubbing the night away, or a simple glass of champagne shared with a small group of friends or loved ones. We will be there at the Champs-Elysees the place be at the center of the party with a good view of the Eiffel Tower sparkling at the stroke of midnight.
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Paris - City Tour - Evening Outing
Morning arrival to Paris and opportunity for breakfast. We then tour the City's most decorated highlights from Notre Dame Cathedral to The Concorde Square and from The Opera House to The Champs Elysees and much more.
The will some free time at the Eiffel Tower before checking into our 4* Hotel.
Enjoy the evening exploring the joyous atmosphere Paris knows all too well to offers during the holidays. Your tour guide will assist with suggestions and any arrangements such as attending the Moulin Rouge Show!
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The Louvre - Versailles - New Year's Celebrations!!
Spend the day investigating the unique and bustling flair of the Capital, or else we would recommend joining us on an excursion to one of France's most visited attractions, the imposing Palace Of Versailles. This iconic and impressive represent one of the Western Civilization key developments and the undeniable Power of France during its heydays.
The tour will end at the Louvre, home of one of the richest and most unique collections of art anywhere in the world.
Your tour guide will be happy to assist with an evening outing perhaps a French Show such the Moulin Rouge.
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Hotel check out and free time.
Following some free time for lunch we bid farewell to Paris for homeward journey returning to points of origin arriving late evening hours.
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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Painters Square at Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. The place de Tertre, a few streets away from the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, is in the heart of Montmartre. The Painters Square is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art.
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The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge. Well, as modest a lodge as one could expect from a French King. Then Louis XIV enlarged and enrobed the old lodge, turning it into the great Chateau we know today. Visit the place where of world war I was ended by signing of the Treaty of Versailles
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Champ Elysees New Year’s Eve
The Champs-Elysees is the center of the New Year's party in Paris. People start flocking to the famous street after dinner to participate in the New Years' Eve countdown, together with thousands of residents and visitors. From many places on the Champs-Elysees, one can get a good view of the glittering Eiffel Tower and the spectacular light show at the Arch de Triumph.
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The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. Enjoy a drink on the café terrace in front of the college before exploring the winding little streets of the Latin Quarter behind it.
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Notre Dame Cathedral
No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this marvel of gothic architecture. One of the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's dramatic towers, spire, stained glass and statuary are guaranteed to take your breath away.
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New Year's Celebration at Concorde
There is probably nothing more sincere than the feelings of those hundreds of thousands of people who gather at the Concorde Sq. to celebrate the new beginning. Join us as we ring in the new year with those who are determined to make peace and prosperity prevail against all odds.
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The Eiffel Tower
Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the 19th century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. Cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris, streets lead to Basilica of Sacre-Coeur on the top of the hill. Place du Tertre - the Painters Square a few street a way is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art. At the beginning of the 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo were living there.
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Champ Elysees New Year’s Eve
The Champs-Elysees is the center of the New Year's party in Paris. People start flocking to the famous street after dinner to participate in the New Years' Eve countdown, together with thousands of residents and visitors. From many places on the Champs-Elysees, one can get a good view of the glittering Eiffel Tower and the spectacular light show at the Arch de Triumph.
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The Louvre Palace Museum
To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless other masters. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Dome des Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides is an enormous complex built by Louis XIV as a home for his army's wounded and disabled soldiers. Today it contains Napoleon's Tomb, museums, and monuments, all relating to France's military history, and a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the buildings' original purpose.
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Fragonard Perfume Museum
The perfume museum, in central Paris, occupies a charming Napoleon III townhouse built-in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The interior is enriched by the design of that period. A collection of perfumery objects tells the story of fragrances from their origins to the present day. Do not miss the shop set above the museum area, offering the complete range of Maison Fragonard perfume products, including fragrances, Eaux de Toilette, soaps, candles, and cosmetic gift boxes.
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Full Day Disneyland Paris
Add an extra magic touch to your Parisian stay with one day of fun and entertainment at Disneyland Paris. In the Magical Kingdom not so far away - meet fairy tales and Disney characters. Next to it Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to show business, themed after movies, production, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Enrich the family vacation with a full day out.
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Paris Evening Outing
Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day.
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Paris Orientation Tour
Enjoy Paris orientation tour to discover Paris´ most important highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Le Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Opéra, place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and more. A fine way to begin your visit of Paris.
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Morning arrival to Pisa, famous for the Piazza dei Miracoli (Place of Miracles). The entire religious complex of the Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower (also known as the leaning tower), and Graveyard is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We continue to Florence, where a city walking tour will feature the cities most famous attractions, such as Accademia, the cathedral St Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo Vecchio at Piazza della Signoria. Free time for more sightseeing or shopping for the cities famous craftsmanship, leather, and gold.
Departure for Rome in the afternoon hours and check-in at our hotel for two nights.
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Time on your own leisure or join our local guide on an optional tour exploring the highlights of the Vatican Museums, experience The Sistine Chapel, and wander through St Peter's Basilica.
In the afternoon, we embark on a city tour of ancient Rome emphasizing the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, and much more.
This evening we suggest a memorable dinner and illumination tour through Rome’s city center. The walking tour will reveal the Italian nightlife on the piazzas, illuminated fountains, and the winding streets of the historical city center.
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Excursion Pompeii- Sorrento - Capri
Free time at own leisure or else
join us on a most memorable full-day tour to Pompeii, one of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites, Capri scenic island in Naples Bay, and charming Sorrento key place of the Peninsula. This excursion summarizes the beauty of Italy's south and will fill your mind and with unforgettable memories.
Overnight travel towards Switzerland
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Lucerne, Switzerland and homeward travel
Waking up with to magnificent panoramic view of the Alps. Free time at Lucerne, a charming city on a picturesque lake.
Continuing via Germany for afternoon arrival at the point of origin.
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Pisa
Although Pisa is known worldwide for its famous Leaning Tower, the magnificent Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Cemetery with heaps of exciting art., it also contains more than 20 other historic churches, several medieval palaces, and various bridges across the Arno.
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Rome
Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is home to some of the world's most historical monuments, art, and architecture. Here you will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. It is the capital of modern Italy and features many fine restaurants and cafes, nightlife, lively streets, and squares. Rome offers attractions for any taste and allows one to enjoy its life by just strolling through the streets.
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Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.
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The Vatican Museum & St Peters Cathedral
Starting out, a guide will be showing you the brilliantly decorated museums that are lined with masterpieces. After taking in the Vatican Museums, you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica and admire magnificent St Peter's Square, as you discover Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.
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Full Day Excursion Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
A guided tour to the most popular places in Italy is a trip you wouldn't want to miss out on. Starting with an archaeological excavation in Pompeii, then to the coastal village of Sorrento, from which we embark for Capri. There you will have your own time to savor a leisurely walk through the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy an exclusive day in Capri.
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Michaelangelo's David
Michelangelo's David has become one of the most recognized works of Renaissance sculpture as a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. The colossal size of the statue alone impressed Michelangelo's contemporaries. Also in the details, such as the slingshot he carries on his shoulder, has its very own meaning.
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Peruzzi Leather Factory
Italian leather purses, handbags, jackets, and accessories made in Florence: Peruzzi is a master's in fine leather clothing and accessories. The company started in 1948 in Florence, and just like 50 years ago, you will still find the same quality, workmanship, exacting care of details, and strict manufacturing in our products.
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Piazza dei Signori
Once Verona's former center of power, the Piazza dei Signori is now a city square in Padua. With its unique history and contribution to the government, it hosts official civics and government celebrations. It is also where the Dante statue is located and surrounded by critical main buildings of the former city government, including the court and the seat of power of the Scaliger family.
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Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore (also known simply as the Duomo) is the Cathedral of Florence known for its distinctive Renaissance dome. Its name ("Saint Mary of the Flower") refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence. The impressive Gothic cathedral complex includes the Duomo, the famous Baptistery, and a campanile.
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The Colosseum
Measuring 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 50 meters in height, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheater globally; it was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder and remains a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.
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The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. With whimsical and mythical sculpted figures drawing attention to the gracefulness of the fountain, the Trevi Fountain has become a unique symbol of Roman art, sensuality, and power. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water.
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Rome City Tour
This tour highlights most of the best-known sites of Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill. You'll be led by an expert tour guide that will give you all the information with their passion for the heritage and history of the Eternal City.
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Rome Dinner & Illumination tour
We start the evening with a traditional Italian meal and music to end the night with a walk through the vibrant streets and squares of the historical center, passing by illuminated Palaces, Monuments, and Fountains. Throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain with the wish to come back to Rome.
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Piazza delle Erbe
Once being the Roman Forum is now an excellent open-air market surrounded by historic buildings with frescoes and peppered with sculptures. Having some of the best restaurants in Verona, as well as having places to shop at. It has become a popular meeting point for Veronese since Roman times.
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Forum Romanum
The Roman Forum began as a marketplace but became Rome's economic, political, and religious hub, as well as a town square and center today. The forum can look like a disorderly collection of ruins, but the Roman Empire comes back to life with some imagination and our guide's help.
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Bay of Naples
The Bay of Naples has an excellent climate, a spectacular sea, and magnificent cities constructed centuries ago by the ancient civilizations who passed through the gulf, leaving traces of their art and architecture behind them. From the vibrant and densely populated city of Naples to the elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii, the bay offers a series of unique and unforgettable towns and seascapes.
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Capri Island
The Island of Capri is one of the most picturesque and visited locations in Italy. Rustic villas, lemon groves, and charming parks make Capri one of Italy's most beautiful destinations. In the latter half of the 19th century, it became a popular resort for European artists, writers, and other celebrities and remains a popular tourist destination for both Italians and foreigners.
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Pompeii
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in Italy. It was destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 meters (13 to 20 feet) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Despite being covered in such a large amount of lava, we can still preserve and learn from the remains.
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Sorrento
Sorrento is worth a stop for its laid-back holiday air, beaches, and old streets lined by noble houses. Also famous for its lemons and limoncello, and possibly even the words of the song "Come back to Sorrento" together with "O sole Mio" is perfect for a day of relaxing. The heart of the town is busy Piazza Tasso, surrounded by little streets where you'll find shopping and places to eat.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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departure from the point of origin.
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Breakfast followed by a visit of a wooden shoe factory, then onto downtown Amsterdam for an orientation tour that you may want to extend with a canal ride or other side activities such as a visit of the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's House, Madame Tussaud's or a diamond factory.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure or join us on an excursion to a traditional fishermen's village and the open-air windmill museum .
Departure from Amsterdam to board our overnight cruise to the UK. Enjoy the many onboard amenities and comfort of your cabin. (Overnight on Ferry cruise).
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Morning arrival in London. The panoramic tour will introduce you to London's highlights and landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, etc., ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Attend the changing of the guards if scheduled for that given day.
Check into hotel and time at leisure.
(Hotel overnight London).
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Excursion Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.
Start the day at your own leisure or join us on a full-day excursion to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. Marvel about the ancient stone circle and continue to the town of Windsor. The royal residence is partially open to the public.
Take the ceremonial route through the castle showing the main State Apartments.
Evening Departure to our return cruise to Holland. (Overnight on Ferry cruise).
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Next morning, the journey continues to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Here we have some time to explore the lovely Grande Place neighboring quarters and have some time to shop for Belgium's most exquisite chocolate such as Godiva and perhaps taste delicious Belgium Waffles.
Afternoon departure to points of origin for evening arrival.
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Cheese Farms
The Netherlands has a rich cheese-making history. We witness how it is traditionally made during the visit to a cheese farm and learn about the ingredients and herbs that create various flavors from farm to farm.
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Diamond Factory
For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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Minicruise onboard the Stena Line
It is the most comfortable way to travel from Amsterdam to the UK. Enjoy a ferry cruise from Amsterdam to the UK. The overnight Mini cruise is the perfect short break. Onboard Stena, you find restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping areas, children's corner, free onboard movies, and of course, private cabins to relax and sleep in comfort.
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Museum Quarter
The Amsterdam Museum Quarter is home to some of the world’s most important art exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum has a wide variety of artifacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, the Stedelijk Museum modern and contemporary art and design. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world, housing the most extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.
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Wooden Shoes
The first Dutch clog is dated from the year 1230. Since that time the shoes have hardly changed. They are essential when walking in a muddy environment, protective, keep the feet dry and warm, healthy for the feet, and very comfortable. See how they are made and try them on.
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Zaanse Schans
Between the 18th and 19th centuries, on the banks of the river Zaan in North Holland, gigantic machines, windmills powered the region's booming industries. Eight of those have been carefully restored and are now fully functional the core of the Zaanse Schans open-air museum dedicated to Dutch industrial history. Take a leisurely between those grand windmills, traditional wooden houses, and join interactive presentations.
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Amsterdam
A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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Canal Ride in A'dam
Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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Volendam and Zaanse Schans excursion
An excursion to the Dutch countryside will lead to a good understanding of traditional Dutch architecture, culture, and history. Once, around 600 windmills were constructed on the banks of the river Zaan now, a few of them are forming the open-air Museum Zaanse Schans, and visitors can learn about the ins-and-outs of milling. Workshops of traditional dutch handicrafts like weaving, clog making are adding to the experience, plus a stop at the fishing village of Volendam, its harbor and colorful houses will complete the taste of Dutch the picture.
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Trafalgar Square
As the gateway between the central shopping district of the city center and the West side of the city, no visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square. It is home to Nelson's Column and other statues and historic features, including the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Westminster Abbey
The Abbey is a must-see with the remarkable history of Kings, queens, statesmen, soldiers, poets, priests, heroes, and villains. Today, it is a burial ground for some of the most famous politicians, sovereigns, and artists. This includes Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone.
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Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname given to the massive bell inside the clock tower at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the best know London highlights and celebrated 2009 its 150th anniversary.
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Windsor Castle half day tour
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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Brussels
As the seat of the EU and headquarter of NATO, Brussels is the so-called "capital of Europe ." The historic Old Town of inner Brussels, the Grand Place, form the modern metropolis center. During a stroll through winding alleys, ensure to pause for waffles and some of the world's best chocolate.
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Sacre Coeur
The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica and inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the basilica's first stone in 1905 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence.
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Atominum
Engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak magnified, for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussel, an iron crystal 165 billion times. The Belgians became so fond of the Atomium, that it has never been taken down and since come to symbolize Brussels.
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La Grand Place
La Grand Place is the central, geographic, and historic heart of Brussels and one of the most memorable squares in Europe. The French army in 1695 almost destroyed the trading center. It was resurrected over time and is now a wonderful hotch-potch of Gothic, opulent baroque, neoclassical, neogothic architecture. UNESCO added the place to the list of World Heritage sites.
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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When it comes to celebrating the New Year's London is simply UNMATCHED by any other European capital. Whether you wished to treat yourself and love ones to memorable getaway rich in sightseeing and entertainment or making your New Year vows at the foot of Big Ben spearing into London's night skies lighting up with a display of stunning pyrotechnics this great metropolitan city will not fail any of your expectations.
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Evening departure from selected pickup points.
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Early morning channel crossing onto the white Cliffs of Dover before continuing to London. Here a city sightseeing will feature London's best landmarks such as Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace etc. ending at the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. We will attended the changing of the guards if scheduled for that given day.
Afternoon hotel check in and free time on your own leisure.
This evening see your tour guide for evening outing suggestions.
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Windsor Castle - Stonehenge Day Excursion- - New Year's Celebrations!!
Enjoy another day at own leisure or else you may decide to join us on the excursions to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge.
This evening join the festivities throughout London and usher the New Year's with Europe's most spectacular Fire Works!
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New Year's Parade - Free time -Evening return
Discover the city at your own leisure. Perhaps you'd like to join us on a guided walking Harry Potter tour in the afternoon and watch the New Year's Parade
We then depart London for homeward journey.
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Morning to Midday return to points of origin.
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Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname given to the massive bell inside the clock tower at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the best know London highlights and celebrated 2009 its 150th anniversary.
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New Year's Eve in London
Trafalgar Square is home to one of the world's most famous New Year's Eve parties. Every year thousands of revelers pour into the square (and sometimes the fountains) to welcome the New Year to the sound of Big Ben's chimes.
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Trafalgar Square
As the gateway between the central shopping district of the city center and the West side of the city, no visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square. It is home to Nelson's Column and other statues and historic features, including the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
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Westminster Abbey
The Abbey is a must-see with the remarkable history of Kings, queens, statesmen, soldiers, poets, priests, heroes, and villains. Today, it is a burial ground for some of the most famous politicians, sovereigns, and artists. This includes Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone.
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Harrods
Omnia Omnibus Ubique" – "All Things, For All People, everywhere" is the motto of Britain's most iconic shop. The massive store occupies a 4.5-acre site in London's boasts a unique range of products from pianos to pets, Dior to Dolce, fashion, and food.
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Hyde Parks' Winter Wonderland
For visitors of all ages, the Winter Wonderland is an exciting and festive experience in Hyde Park. It features several lively markets, over 100 rides and attractions from across Europe, a Giant Wheel, numerous live shows, including a circus, ice show, live music, and multiple bars and restaurants.
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London City Tour
A tour with a professional guide showcasing London's highlights. We will first begin with landmarks like the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. We will also be visiting historical buildings joined by modern structures like the Shard and the Millennium Bridge, making it today's contemporary city.
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London Walks
One of the world's most walkable cities, London is one of a kind. An astonishing variety of walks offered by local guides are provided with any detailed information you have with great passion.
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Harry Potter London Tour
With the help of our local guide, we explore lovely old alleyways on our way across the city. Catch up with your reading to dive back into the magic of The Sorcerer's Stone, The Monument, or Prisoner of Azkaban, or be captivated by your guide's storytelling.
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London Theater & Dinner
From long-running classics to contemporary hits, you may wish for London's best shows; we will make it visible and combine it with a dinner before the show. The tour guide will do his ought most to meet your ticket request.
€95/
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London Eye
The London Eye is a feat of design and engineering, the first of its kind and the only cantilevered observation wheel globally. It is 443 feet high, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel globally, providing one of the best views of London.
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Ghost Walk
Twilight creeps through the narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards of the old, old city. Its gnarled fingers unlock ancient secrets of dark deeds that lie entombed behind crumbling walls. It whispers into the shadowy recesses of a forgotten part of London.
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Stonehenge
Built as a burial site, Stonehenge is the best preserved and most celebrated of the megalithic monuments of Europe. It was built in several stages. The first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was established in the late Neolithic period, about 2500 BC.
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Wax museum of Madam Tussaud’s
The first out of 21 wax museums created by the renowned Madame Tussauds is a must-see. With 14 interactive areas, the museum combines glitz, glamour, and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures. This would include historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, and famous murderers, all in one place.
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Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. Don't miss the life-sized Blue Whale model, the 40-million-year-old spider, the earthquake simulator, and an elephant bird egg.
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Science Museum
See, touch, and experience the significant scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest museum of its kind in the world. The Science Museum has over 40 galleries and 2000 hands-on exhibits and its very own highlights, such as the IMAX cinema and virtual reality simulator.
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Hard Rock Café London
The Hard Rock Café London is the first of its kind! It opened the doors on June 14th, 1971, as two Americans thought Europe should have a taste of authentic, down-home American cooking flavored with a heavy dose of rock 'n' roll. The central location near Buckingham Palace and St James Park is the exact location from where the idea spread worldwide.
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Ice Rinks
Every winter, ice rinks spring up all over London. Most are open late in the evening, and many have special events happening throughout the season. You will have the opportunity to ice skate beside famous landmarks, in the grandest and beautiful settings, at night during the day, as a family or with friends.
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Thames River Cruise
You'll see London from a unique vantage point on the river, including the Tower of London, the Houses Parliament, Tower Bridge, and South Bank; all with an explanation from the captain, a Thames "Waterman."
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Stonehenge & Windsor Castle
A full-day trip to two of the United Kingdom's top historic attractions. The mysterious Stonehenge rock formations are celebrated as the best-preserved megalithic monuments of Europe. Windsor Castle is home to the British royal family, for a tour of the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, crammed full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. Jump-the-line tickets are included in the excursion
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Windsor Castle half day tour
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, and it's the official residence of His Majesty the King. Jump-the-line tickets give us access to THE large public areas of the castle and "State Apartments" full of valuable furniture, world-class paintings, artifacts, and armor. The Castle is situated in the heart of the ancient old town of Windsor. Alleyways date back nearly 600 years in a warren of alleyways and are inviting to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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€40
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Note: Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package, listed highlights may be require entrance fees to access that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability and holiday closures.
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