FALL, WINTER & SPRING
2020-2021
P R E MI U M E SC O R T E D J O U R NE Y S E U R O P E , B R I TA I N , U S A & A N C I E N T C I V I L I Z AT I O N S
INSIGHTVACATIONS.COM
CONTENTS
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WHY CHOOSE INSIGHT? THE INSIGHT PROMISE
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OUR TOP 7 SEASONAL INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
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THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASONS
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EXPLORE SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA
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ENJOY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
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Observe the striking northern lights, transforming the night sky into a frenzy of colours. Witness this natural phenomenon from your hotel room in Ivalo, best viewed in the darker nights of fall through to spring.
During the festive period, be charmed by unforgettable markets across Europe. The stalls are brimming with stunning hand-crafted gifts and decorations. Delight your taste buds and savour some local aromatic treats, from a warm Glühwein to a delicious Lebkucken.
EXPERIENCE AWE-INSPIRING ANCIENT 10 CIVILIZATIONS Take a step back in time and explore some of the world’s oldest civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In Egypt, marvel at the grand Pyramids of Giza alongside an Egyptologist.
DISCOVER OUR FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS
Top places to visit including Italy, Spain, Britain and the USA are just as lovely outside core summer months. Witness the glorious fall foliage colours of eastern USA or experience Spain with fewer crowds and milder temperatures during winter.
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FURTHER INFORMATION GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS
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INTRODUCING LUXURY GOLD
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We are proud to be part of the world’s leading travel company, The Travel Corporation (TTC), a family owned and family run business with 100 years of expertise.
The independent guest review site Feefo has recognised Insight Vacations with its Gold Trusted Service Award. Our guests have rated us 4.6 out of 5 stars based on thousands of independent reviews received during the past year. You can read the live, unedited reviews on our website, on each trip page.
KEY
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Join/Leave Options Internal flight UNESCO Heritage Site
1
Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited
Optional Place Visited Trip Options
Christmas Markets
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In the Aurora Village in Ivalo, enjoy sweeping views of the northern lights through the glass ceiling of your unique Aurora cabin Related trip: Northern Lights of Scandinavia
WELCOME to the art of travelling in style What better way to discover all the sights and insights than up close and personal, in comfort and in style? Discover our unique collection of seasonal journeys. Departing throughout fall, winter and spring, explore your favourite destinations out of peak summer season, with fewer crowds, ideal temperatures and exceptional value. Experience a more tranquil Italy in spring as you savour delightful, regional flavours. In fall, head to the US, where you can witness the red and gold hues of fall foliage. One for nature lovers, visit Scandinavia in winter and capture the bright lights of the Aurora Borealis. We are proud to be part of the world’s leading travel company, TTC, a family owned and family run company with 100 years of expertise.
Join us and experience the beauty of the seasons in all their glory.
Ulla Hefel BĂśhler CEO INSIGHT VACATIONS
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All the sights and the
Insights
Our knowledgeable Travel Directors and Local Experts show you the must-see sights and also reveal the insights within each destination. Dive deeper with unique Insight Experiences that are unavailable to the independent traveller.
Up Close and
Personal
Meet amazing people who open up their homes and hearts, inviting you to experience the destination as a local. Taste the flavours of the destination with a variety of exciting and delicious ways to dine.
In Comfort and in
Style
Your expert Travel Director makes everything seamless and stress free. Travel in smaller groups, with an average of 33 guests, and never more than 40, on customized coaches with twice the legroom and twice the view. Stay in style at hotels handpicked for the best locations.
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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASONS
in fall, winter and spring
Discover new destinations during the secret season, such as Turkey, Egypt and Jordan, where you’ll be able to delve into their ancient majesty in milder temperatures. You could rediscover a favourite destination out of peak season with fewer crowds such as Italy or Spain. Or perhaps get festive and explore the best of Europe’s spectacular Christmas markets.
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ook your getaway over fall, winter and spring with Insight Vacations and discover destinations in a whole new light. You’ll be met with charming fall hues, winter magic and glorious spring blooms. Enjoy more time to explore thanks to less crowds and even more intimate moments to help you soak up the romance and atmosphere. What’s more, travelling during these months offers exceptional value. For full details about any of our trips featured, please visit our website insightvacations.com/seasons @robino_insight
@roger_insight
Book early and save up to 5%* with our Early Payment Discount. Please see page 14 for full details.
INSPIRING #INSIGHTMOMENTS TAKEN ON OUR TRIPS IN FALL, WINTER AND SPRING.
THE PERFECT TEMPERATURES • Head to India in the fall for warm and dry temperatures of 30°C. • In winter, wrap up and enjoy the Christmas markets in Salzburg, with a cool average of 1°C.
Witness stunning colours in the USA during fall
• Enjoy blue skies in Palm Springs with average temperatures of 27°C.
Related trip: New England’s Fall Foliage @traveling_insighttim
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Enjoy European Christmas markets in winter
Related trip: Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany
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Discover Egypt in the spring, with milder temperatures Related trip: Splendours of Egypt
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OUR TOP 7 SEASONAL INSIGHT EXPERIENCES Turning one-of-a-kind moments into lifelong memories DOGSLED CHAMP
DINE WITH LOCALS
Visit a working husky farm to meet Trine Lyrek, a champion dog sledder. Learn about her Alaskan huskies and the challenges she faces competing in marathon Arctic dog sled races.
Discover traditional Israeli cooking as you feast on local specialities in a private Druze home and hear about life in Isfiya from one of its residents. Related itinerary: Israel Discovery, page 11
Related itinerary: Northern Lights of Scandinavia, page 7
JORDANIAN HANDICRAFTS MEET A NATURALIST GUIDE Learn about the wildlife and ecology of the North Woods in New Hampshire with expert naturalist Chris Lewey. Related itinerary: New England’s Fall Foliage, page 13
Visit the Iraq Al Amir Women’s Association to see the fantastic work they are doing providing training and work opportunities for women in the region. The Association is supported by Insight through The TreadRight Foundation. Related itinerary: Jordan Experience with Dead Sea, page 10
THE ART OF STRUDEL-MAKING Meet the chef at Budapest’s famous Strudel House and learn the art of making these delicious pastries. Related itinerary: Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague, page 13
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Meet a local stallholder at Prague’s Christmas market and savour a steaming mug of traditional Svařák (mulled wine). Related itinerary: Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany, page 8
AN EGYPTIAN TRADITION Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread. You’ll be able to find out more about local life in the village and why baking this delicacy is so important to the family. Related itinerary: Splendours of Egypt, page 11 06 INSIGHT VACATIONS | FALL, WINTER, SPRING
MOTHER NATURE’S SPLENDOUR SCENIC ICELAND & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
NORTHERN LIGHTS OF SCANDINAVIA
10 DAYS
Ivalo, Finland
DEPARTURES
FROM $5195 TO $5550*
OCT 2020 – APR 2021
“ One thing I really love about showing guests about the Arctic in winter is the otherworldly quality of the light. Because of the extreme latitude and the very short daylight hours, it’s always either sunrise or sunset.â€? – Laura, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 9 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
7 DAYS
FROM $4625 TO $5075*
ALTA:
TROMSĂ˜:
Delve into the fascinating history of Scandinavia as you meet its indigenous people, the Sami. You’ll be given a tour of their camp and get to feed the reindeer before sitting down to a scrumptious traditional meal served with hot drinks.
YOUR ITINERARY: 12 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS FRIĂ?HEIMAR:
Explore a family-run farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes.
★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT BLUE LAGOON:
Indulge and bathe in style at the iconic Blue Lagoon with a celebratory drink in hand. Let the thermal waters work their magic while you relax and take in this natural wonder.
HĂšSAFELL
2
ALTA
TROMSĂ˜ (Day 7 & 8)
2
HONNINGSVĂ…G 1
IVALO (Day 2)
Arctic Ci rcle
ircle ic C Arct
The Golden Circle
Thingvellir FLÚðIR
REYKJAVĂ?K
FINLAND
ICELAND
1
Hraunfossar Barnafoss
Borgarnes
(Days 1, 5, 6 & 7)
Gulf of Bothnia
(Day 4)
Reykholt
(Day 3 & 4)
2
SWEDEN
OCT 2020 – MAR 2021
“ I love to see how guests respond to the Northern Lights because for many people its very high on their bucket lists. When the lights come out, it can be the most beautiful thing you will ever see.� – Robert, Travel Director
North Cape (Days 5 & 6)
DEPARTURES
đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE
Meet Trine and her huskies, learn about the challenges they face during marathon Arctic dog sled races.
Norwegian Sea
Northern Lights, Iceland
Blue Lagoon
1
2
Fontana
Hellisheiđarvirkjun
(Day 3)
1
FriĂ°heimar
Hekla Volcanoe
1 OSLO
(Days 9 & 10)
Þórisvatn
Gullfoss
ÞórsmÜrk
EyjafjallajĂśkull Volcanoe
NORWAY 1
Geysir
HELSINKI (Day 1)
*Twin prices are per person. For more information about our 2021 Fall, Winter, and Spring Baltic Sea itineraries departure dates and prices visit insightvacations.com/seasons
Seljalandsfoss
SkĂłgafoss 1
VĂ?K
(Day 2)
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF POLAND, PRAGUE & GERMANY
Christmas Market, Krakow, Poland
8 DAYS
FROM $2225 TO $2325*
DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
“ I really love introducing guests to chocolate-covered plums because they are a delicious local delicacy of Poland.� – Alexander, Travel Director
YOUR ITINERARY: 8 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 7 BREAKFASTS | 4 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
ALPINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
@emi.fym
9 DAYS
FROM $2550 TO $2725*
NOV – DEC 2020
YOUR ITINERARY: 10 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 8 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS
PRAGUE:
BERLIN:
★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT
With a Local Expert, see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the beautifully-restored Reichstag Building.
DEPARTURES
“ The trick to really connecting with Switzerland is to try the chocolate! I recommend going to the Läderach chocolate shop and trying the milk chocolate with caramalised hazelnuts.â€? – Richard, Travel Director
đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE HALL IN TIROL:
At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savour a steaming mug of Svařåk, traditional mulled wine, along with the local TrdelnĂk pastry.
Strasbourg, France
Situated perfectly in a 700-year-old building in the charming town of Hall in Tirol, enjoy a medieval banquet of Austrian specialties with wine.
SALZBURG:
With a Local Expert, see Mozart’s family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral.
2 BERLIN
(Days 6, 7 & 8)
Dresden
Bohemian Switzerland
2 Vltava River
08
POLAND River Oder
Central Bohemia
Alsace
(Day 3)
1
Lesser Poland
(Days 4 & 5)
KutnĂĄ Hora
FRANCE
WROCĹ AW
PRAGUE
CZECH REPUBLIC
MUNICH
Strasbourg
(Days 1 & 2)
3
Freiburg
2
Auschwitz Wieliczka Salt Mine
2
GERMANY
Lake Titisee
BLACK FOREST
(Days 5, 6 & 7)
Vosges Mountains
KRAKĂ“W
(Days 1 & 2 )
Bodensee
1 ZĂœRICH
(Days 8 & 9)
Lindau
Linderhof
Oberammergau Bavarian Alps
Arlberg Tunnel
SWITZERLAND
*Twin prices are per person. For more information about our 2021 Fall, Winter, and Spring itineraries departure dates and prices visit insightvacations.com/seasons
Salzburg
Lake Chiemsee
2
Hall in Tirol
INNSBRUCK (Days 3 & 4)
AUSTRIA
WINTER WONDERLAND
ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF GERMANY 8 DAYS | FROM $2595 TO 2650 * DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF AUSTRIA & BAVARIA 8 DAYS | FROM $2550 TO $2725* DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hall-in-Tirol, Oberammergau, Neuschwanstein, Munich.
MAGICAL SWITZERLAND 7 DAYS | FROM $3125 TO $3850 * DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021
Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
9 DAYS
FROM $2825 TO $3125*
DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
“ Guests are always amazed by the stunning scenery throughout this trip, particularly the dramatic snowINNSBRUCK: capped mountains.� Choose between a horseDirector and carriage ride or visiting the magical – Carl, Travel world of Swarovski Crystal.
YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 8 BREAKFASTS | 4 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE SALZBURG:
At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of GlĂźhwein.
Ć’ INSIGHT CHOICE INNSBRUCK:
Choose between a horse and carriage ride or visiting the magical world of Swarovski Crystal.
Tauber River
(Day 1)
1
Rhine Valley
HEIDELBERG
Neckar River
EASY PACE RUSSIA WITH CHRISTMAS MARKETS 8 DAYS | FROM $2850 TO $3175* DEPARTURES DEC 2020 – JAN 2021
Moscow, St. Petersburg.
BEST OF BRITAIN 11 DAYS | FROM $3375 TO $3775* DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake Windermere, Cardiff, Cornish Countryside.
COUNTRY ROADS OF IRELAND 12 DAYS | FROM $3725 TO $3995* DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021
Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Galway Bay, Londonderry, Ballygally, Belfast.
Main River
Frankfurt
1 MAINZ
Lucerne, St. Moritz, Oberalp Pass, Brig, Chillon Castle, Montreux, Geneva.
Rothenburg -ob-der-Tauber
(Days 8 & 9)
Romantic Road
GERMANY
Neckar River
Black Forest
Rhine Falls
Lake Constance
LUCERNE (Days 6 & 7)
Mount Pilatus
2
SWITZERLAND
MUNICH (Days 2 & 3)
2
Bavaria Lake Chiemsee
SALZBURG (Day 4)
1 Bavarian Alps INNSBRUCK Salzach Austrian (Day 5) Hall in Valley Arlberg Tauern Walensee Alps Tirol Vaduz Tunnel 1 Mountains Lake Tyrol
LIECHTENSTEIN
Lake Lucerne
AUSTRIA
Book now to get a great deal! Save up to 5% with our Early Payment Discount. See page 14 for details.
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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS GLORIES OF GREECE
JORDAN EXPERIENCE WITH DEAD SEA
@insighttracy
7 DAYS
Meteora, Greece
DEPARTURES
FROM $2450 TO $2595*
NOV 2020 – MAR 2021
“ I love how guests react to hearing the Zorba Greek song, because it’s amazing that one old song can still unite and spread so much enthusiasm.â€? – Lisa, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 8 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
7 OR 9 DAYS
FROM $2825 TO $3745*
Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan
DEPARTURES
OCT 2020 – APR 2021
“ My guests love to meet the locals, it provides them with a true representation of our culture and heritage. In Wadi Rum they get to dine with villagers under the stars.â€? – Ahmad, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 11 OR 12 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 OR 8 BREAKFASTS | 1 LUNCH | 5 OR 7 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE
MYCENAE:
Meet the artisans of a family-run pottery studio and learn about their unique traditional methods.
OLYMPIA:
Join a local chef and savour the regional specialties in a fun, exciting introduction to Greek cooking.
AMMAN:
Visit the Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Co-op supported by the TreadRight Foundation and engage in one of the many handicraft activities.
★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT WADI RUM:
Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum’s majestic desert.
GREECE
Pindus Mountains
Jerash
Jordan Valley
West Bank
Meteora 2 KALAMBAKA
2
2
(Days 2 & 3)
1
AMMAN
(Days 1, 2, 6 & 7)
Mount Nebo Madaba
DEAD SEA EXTENSION (Days 7 & 8)
JORDAN
Thermopylae
Rio-Antirio Bridge
(Days 1, 6 & 7)
1
Patras
2
Mycenae Arkadia Mountains
OLYMPIA (Days 4 & 5)
10
ATHENS
Delphi
Corinth Canal
Nafplio
1
Gaza Strip
Arabah Valley Arabian Desert
Ma’an Governate
Shobak
2
PETRA
(Days 3 & 4)
Saronic Gulf 1 WADI RUM (Day 5)
*Twin prices are per person. For more information about our 2021 Fall, Winter, and Spring itineraries departure dates and prices visit insightvacations.com/seasons
SPLENDOURS OF EGYPT
ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: WONDERS OF TURKEY 11 DAYS | FROM $2550 TO $2750 * DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Istanbul, Canakkale, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Ankara.
TREASURES OF TURKEY 15 DAYS | FROM $3150 TO $3450 * DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – APR 2021
Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Canakkale.
ISRAEL DISCOVERY 8 DAYS | FROM $4495 TO $4750 * DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Tel Aviv, Haifa, Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem.
12 DAYS
Karnak, Egypt
FROM $4875 TO $5450*
DEPARTURES
OCT 2020 – APR 2021
“ My favourite thing about showing guests Egypt, is their reactions afterwards. It’s great to hear them say how their journey was a life altering experience and far beyond their previous expectations.â€? – Assem, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 18 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 11 BREAKFASTS | 8 LUNCHES | 7 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
ISRAEL & JORDAN WITH DEAD SEA EXTENSION 14 OR 16 DAYS | FROM $7475 TO $8645* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum.
LAND OF THE PROPHETS 25 DAYS | FROM $12775 TO $13195* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, 7 day Nile cruise.
WONDERS OF EGYPT 9 DAYS | FROM $3975 TO $4350 * DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Cairo, Giza, Memphis & 4 day Nile cruise inc. Luxor, Aswan.
LUXOR:
Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local bakers when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
CAIRO:
With your Egyptologist, gaze upon Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
ATHENS & THREE CONTINENTS CRUISE 11 DAYS | FROM $4475 TO $5225* DEPARTURES OCT – DEC 2020
Athens, Kusadasi, Ashdod, Port Said, Alexandria.
GLORIES OF GREECE & THREE CONTINENTS CRUISE 15 DAYS | FROM $6050 TO $6575* DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020
Athens, Kalambaka, Olympia, Turkey, Israel, Egypt.
CAIRO
(Days 1, 10, 11 & 12)
3
Giza
CLASSICAL INDIA WITH NEPAL
1
12 DAYS | FROM $6750 TO $7425* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Memphis
Kathmandu, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi.
EGYPT
CLASSICAL SRI LANKA
Dendara
Valley of the Kings
Kom-Ombo Abu Simbel
Luxor
7 NILE CRUISE (Days 2 - 9)
Aswan
10 DAYS | FROM $4750 TO $6250 * DEPARTURES AUG 2020 – MAR 2021
Colombo, Wilpattu National Park, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya.
Philae Island
INSIGHT VACATIONS | FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS HIGHLIGHTS OF EUROPE
15 DAYS
BEST OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Eiffel Tower, Paris
DEPARTURES
FROM $4850 TO $5675*
OCT – DEC 2020
“ Paris is truly a delight to all the senses – seeing the iconic architecture, hearing about the history, smelling the wonderful bakeries and tasting the local specialties during our foodie walk.â€? – Brad, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 16 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 14 BREAKFASTS | 6 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
15 DAYS
FROM $4325 TO $4825*
ROME:
Ć’ INSIGHT CHOICE
“ In spite of the small size of its city centre, taking a stroll in Granada brings out its rich history as you pass the borders from one fantastic civilisation to another.� – Enzo, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 21 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 14 BREAKFASTS | 2 LUNCHES | 5 DINNERS ALFARNATEJO:
Hear the stories of local life as you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a freshly prepared, traditional lunch, with wine.
MADRID:
PARIS:
Choose between shopping at Galeries Lafayette on a guided tour around the Right Bank led by the Local Expert. Alternatively, join a local foodie to venture into areas where Parisians go about their daily lives and explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies.
Witness the world’s finest collection of Spanish paintings plus an impressive foreign collection as you tour the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.
NETHERLANDS
Brussels
(Day 2)
BELGIUM
LONDON (Days 1 & 15)
PARIS
GERMANY
PORTO 1
Rhine Valley
(Day 4)
1 HEIDELBERG
AUSTRIA LUCERNE (Day 11 & 12)
2
FRANCE
Mt Stanserhorn
Neuschwanstein
1 INNSBRUCK (Day 4)
Veneto Italian Lake District 2 1 LAKE VENICE MAGGIORE (Day 5 & 6)
SWITZERLAND
(Day 10)
Douro River
SALAMANCA
Tuscany 1 FLORENCE (Day 9) Chianti
FĂĄtima
1
Alentejo
Obidos
2 LISBON
(Days 5 & 6)
Sierra de Aracena
SEVILLE (Days 7 & 8)
2
2
Ă vila
SPAIN CĂłrdoba
2 ROME & THE VATICAN CITY (Days 7 & 8)
Toledo
Andalucia
Gibraltar
2
MADRID
2
PeĂąĂscola
Costa Dorada
1 VALENCIA (Day 12)
(Day 11)
1
BARCELONA
(Days 13, 14 & 15)
Sant Sadurni d’Anoia
(Days 1, 2 & 15)
GRANADA
COSTA DEL SOL (Days 9 & 10)
ITALY
Sierra de Guadarrama
Segovia
(Day 3)
PORTUGAL
(Day 3)
2
(Days 13, 14 & 15)
12
Castilla Y LeĂłn
1 AMSTERDAM
1
OCT 2020 – APR 2021
đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
Food and family go hand in hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local EatWith host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.
ENGLAND
DEPARTURES
Sierra Nevada
Alfarnatejo Malaga
*Twin prices are per person. For more information about our 2021 Fall, Winter, and Spring itineraries departure dates and prices visit insightvacations.com/seasons
Costa Blanca
NEW ENGLAND’S FALL FOLIAGE
ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: ROAD TO ROME
13 DAYS | $5450* | DEPARTURES DEC 2020
London, Paris, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence, Rome.
ROMANTIC EUROPEAN
19 DAYS | $8025* | DEPARTURES DEC 2020
London, Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Lucerne, Paris.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN
9 DAYS | FROM $2775 TO $3225* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Madrid.
BEST OF MOROCCO
10 DAYS | FROM $3195 TO $3575* DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021
Casablanca, Fes, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Essaouira.
AMAZING SPAIN & PORTUGAL 9 DAYS | FROM $2525 TO $2825* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Echo Lake, Franconia Notch State Park, USA
8 DAYS
FROM $3995 TO $4725*
DEPARTURES SEP – OCT 2020
“What a wonderful treat it is to drive through Franconia State Park and nature’s pallet of fall colours. Echo Lake is a gem, reflecting the beauty of Cannon Mountain. This was just the introduction to what New Hampshire has to offer.� – Mary, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 7 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS
Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca.
ITALIAN INTERMEZZO
8 DAYS | FROM $2775 TO $3325* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Lake Como, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome.
BEST OF ITALY
11 DAYS | FROM $3825 TO $4350 * DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento.
EASY PACE ITALY
10 DAYS | FROM $3425 TO $3995* DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – APR 2021
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Venice.
EASY PACE BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE
đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT EXPERIENCE
10 DAYS | FROM $2750 TO $3395* DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021
NORTH CONWAY:
With an expert naturalist, learn about the wildlife and ecology of the North Woods.
★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT
Budapest, Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Prague.
ENCHANTING CANYONLANDS 7 DAYS | FROM $3425 TO $3875* DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021
WOODSTOCK :
Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms in America and also a museum of Vermont’s rural past, at the Billings Farm and Museum.
Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Cameron Trading Post, Route 66, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks.
GREAT WESTERN AMERICAN ADVENTURE STOWE
(Days 3 & 4)
Stunning Fall Foliage
2 Waterbury
Franconia Notch
Crawford Notch
Montpelier
Billings Farm & Museum
Mount Washington White Mountains
Woodstock
(Days 5 & 6)
PORTLAND (Day 7)
1 Portland Head Lighthouse Kennebunkport
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Green Mountains
WILLIAMSTOWN (Day 2)
Stockbridge
MASSACHUSETTS
BEST OF CALIFORNIA
9 DAYS | FROM $5250 TO $5495* DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021
San Francisco, San Joaquin Valley, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Carmel, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles.
Atlantic Ocean
Bennington
Berkshire Mountains
San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks.
2 NORTH CONWAY
Kancamagus Byway
VERMONT
1
15 DAYS | FROM $8150 TO $8550 * DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021
MAINE
DESERT ESCAPES OF CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
BOSTON 1 (Days 1 & 8)
Cape Cod
8 DAYS | FROM $3875 TO $4075* DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – FEB 2021
Palm Springs, Scottsdale, Tucson, Tombstone, Joshua Tree and Saguaro National Parks. INSIGHT VACATIONS | FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS Booking early entitles you to limited-time savings THE EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
SAVE 5%*
PAY IN FULL BY 27 AUGUST 2020
By booking early, you get the best deals possible, and the greatest choice of trips and departure dates. The longer you wait, the fewer departures offer the Early Payment Discount, meaning you will have less options. So book early to enjoy the best of both worlds.
GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS
SAVE UP TO 5%* EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT ON SELECT DEPARTURES
SAVE UP TO 5% ON SELECTED TRIPS PAST GUEST PRIVILEGES
SAVE UP TO $214** SECOND TRIP DISCOUNT
SHARE YOUR #INSIGHTMOMENTS
AND WIN YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE INSIGHT JOURNEY We love seeing our guests share the special travel moments from their Insight trips. When you’re off on your travels with us, don’t be shy about posting stories and photos of your journey on social media. You can even win a fabulous prize! The post that best captures a magical Insight moment will win an eight-day European trip for two. You are automatically entered into the competition by mentioning #insightmoments and @ insightvacations when sharing your holiday photos on Instagram or within our Insight Vacations Travellers group on Facebook.
@theculinarypassport
SAVE UP TO $1170** ON THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT SOLO FRIENDLY DEPARTURES
SAVE UP TO $4550** ROOMMATE MATCHING NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
SAVE UP TO 10% YOUNG TRAVELLER DISCOUNT 5-17 YEAR OLDS
SAVE UP TO $1475** TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT
CONDITIONS FOR SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS
Terms: Pricing shown is land only, per person based on a double occupancy; single supplements apply. Savings & discounts only apply to the land portion of your holiday and may not be available on all trips. *EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT (EPD): For new bookings only, please visit our website for full details. A deposit of $200-$500 per person depending on the trip is required within 3 days of booking with full payment by the deadline listed above.
To find out more about the competition, including the full terms and conditions, visit insightvacations.com/ insightmoments. Congrats to @theculinarypassport, our 2018 contest winner!
SAVINGS ON ROOMING OPTIONS
The EPD discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time and without notice. ** Max. savings based on following departures: 18 Sep 2020 on Great Western American Adventure (Second Trip Discount, Roommate Matching, Triple Room Discount) and 22 Nov 2020 on Treasures of Turkey (Single Supplement). Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy
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Journey Beyond F
THE ORDINARY
or all out luxury, indulge your passions on a small group journey with our sister company, Luxury Gold. We have a worldwide collection of journeys with departures throughout the fall, spring and winter months. Discover our two exceptional journeys in Egypt below. Cairo, Egypt: Enjoy a view of the Pyramids from your private balcony at the five-star Mena House Hotel.
Rediscover the golden age of travel and experience Egypt in the utmost elegance. Cruise along the legendary Nile on the deluxe, all-suite River Tosca and experience old world elegance, blended with modern amenities and comfort.Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the temple of Luxor after it has been closed to the public and marvel at this ancient monument. ELEGANCE OF THE PHARAOHS 10 days | From $6425 to $7150* | Sep 2020 – Mar 2021 Cruise your way through Egypt and along the Nile, as you delve into the highlights of ancient Egypt.
ELEGANCE OF THE NILE
11 days | From $7225 to $7795* | Sep 2020 – Mar 2021
The Nile has long been a reflection of Egypt’s history and destiny. Now it is your turn to be inspired as ancient history and wonders are revealed at every turn.
CAIRO
(Days 1, 2, 8 , 9 & 10)
2 Giza
2
Memphis
EGYPT 4
Dendera Valley of the Kings
Luxor Esna
NILE CRUISE (Days 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Kom-Ombo 1
*For
ASWAN (Day 7)
more information about our luxury journeys to Egypt or to other destinations in fall, winter and spring, please contact your travel agent or call 1 844 888 0218 *Twin prices are per person. See full trip itineraries, all prices and departure dates on our website.
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Insight Vacations is a proud member of The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) collection of award-winning niche brands, together with Luxury Gold, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Contiki and Trafalgar. As a fourth-generation, family owned and family run business, TTC has been creating enriching travel experiences for over 100 years, delivering exceptional hospitality, quality and value. No matter which TTC brand you choose, you can look forward to the same level of meticulous care and expertise. We are confident we can provide a holiday that is right for you. To learn more about our loyalty opportunities and TTC, please visit our website at ttc.com/loyalty
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