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London Hop "across the pond" to London and embrace the diverse cultures of its vast population. With an efficient road network and extensive mass transportation, its sites are easily accessible. Despite a population exceeding seven million, more than 30% of London is made up of parks and green space, greater than any other city of its size in the world. Home to Britain's National Art Collections, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, Big Ben, the Royal Family and a host of other attractions, London's rich history, striking architecture and more than 200 museums offer a unique cultural experience. London offers some of the best shopping in the world, with posh department stores on Oxford Street (the world's longest shopping district), exclusive designer boutiques and fashionable street markets. When it comes to nightlife, choose from an uncountable number of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs.
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5 Cumberland Hotel Value Plus
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The hotel is located in Westminster. Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station are within easy reach, making it perfect for leisure travel. The onsite restaurants offer a delicious choice of French, British and Indian cuisine.
• Three restaurants • 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • Flat screen LCD TV • Wireless Internet access • Fitness center with sauna facilities • Safe deposit box • Mini Bar Accommodations: The hotel offers 342 elegant, light and airy bedrooms within a beautiful building dating back to 1902. Available in either twin bedded or Queen bedded configuration.
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Located at the top of Park Lane, this stunning hotel sits opposite Hyde Park and Marble Arch, and just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street and Bond Street. Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes brings his Michelin starred expertise to Rhodes W1, a cosmopolitan brasserie serving European and British cuisines.
• Two restaurants / breakfast rooms / two bars • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • Flat screen TV • Wireless Internet access • Power showers • Fitness room • Safe deposit box Accommodations: The Cumberland offers a choice of 1,019 individually styled rooms, suites and apartments, each containing unique works of art. Many rooms in this hotel have views of Hyde Park.
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4 Holiday Inn Oxford Circus
The hotel is centrally located in London. Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, the British Museum, Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square are within easy reach. Due to it's convenient location, the hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers in London.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Room service available • Coffee / tea maker • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access (fee) • Mini Gym • Safe deposit box Accommodations: This hotel has 164 AC rooms that are equipped with a range of modern amenities. Executive Suites can also be requested.
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• One Restaurant / Bar • Free high speed Internet access • Room Service • Wellness Area with access to sauna and gym • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Coffee / tea marker • Conference Rooms The hotel is situated in the Borough of Kensington. Holland Park, Victoria and Accommodations: The hotel offers 154 guest rooms within Albert Museum and Kensington walking distance of many Gardens are within easy reach. The attractions. Available in either unique character of this traditional twin or Queen bedded townhouse style hotel offers a refined configuration. combination of luxury, charm and style.
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This large hotel occupies a 1938 building, on a quiet side - street across from Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Knightsbridge are within easy reach.
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• Two restaurants / sports bars • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access (fee) • Gym, Jacuzzi, steam room and swimming pool (fee) • Safe deposit box • Child care available Accommodations: This hotel has 550 AC rooms that include amenities to suit every guests needs. Club and Executive MAP # 19
This Art Deco-style hotel overlooks Oxford Street and Marble Arch, with Hyde Park on its doorstep. • Two restaurants / one bar • 24-hour concierge and room service • Coffee / tea maker • Flat Screen LCD TV • BT Openzone Wi-Fi (fee) Accommodations: This hotel has 700 AC bedrooms with marble baths including suites and special access rooms.
This great value hotel is superbly located in the heart of upmarket Bloomsbury, near Russell Square underground station. Covent Garden, the British Museum, famous Oxford Street and major tourist attractions are within easy reach.
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• Three restaurants / two bars • Coffee / tea maker • Cable / Satellite TV • Fitness center / pool • Safe deposit box • Bowling alley (fee) Accommodations: The hotel has 1630 rooms. Guests can sample authentic curry at the Indian restaurant, stone-baked pizzas at London Coffee, guest ales in the London Pub beer garden, dim sum at the Chinese restaurant, and cocktails at the South Side Bar.
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Victoria Park Plaza is centrally located within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament. • One restaurant / one bar • Concierge and 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • Cable and Satellite TV • Internet access Accommodations: This hotel features 287 AC rooms, including executive rooms, studios and suites, plus 12 one and two-bedroom apartments.
Popular City Tours Tower of London and River Cruise - 5 Hours London was built along the shores of the Thames 2,000 years ago – what better way to experience the city than to travel along its river on a Thames River Cruise! After the cruise, enjoy a visit to the Tower of London. Operates Daily. Majestic London - 9 Hours Guided Tour of Westminster Abbey and other famous icons of London, including Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Operates Daily. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford - Full Day Discover the fascinating history of England with a visit to the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and a walking tour through the University town of Oxford. Operates Daily. Hop On, Hop Off Tour - 2 Hours This tour allows you to board any of the tour routes at over 90 different stops with a commentary in English or a wide choice of other languages. The Kids’ Club provides an educational but fun alternative for 5-12 year olds. Operates Daily.
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Paris With more than 2,000 monuments, museums, theatres and cinemas, everyone falls in love with Paris. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Cathedral at Notre Dame evoke the passion and romance of France. From Belleville to the Marais and from the Butte aux Cailles to Montmartre, grasp the true "spirit" of Paris and be carried away by its enchantment and romance. A capital of the arts, Paris is more than the Louvre. Visit remains of the old Roman Lutetia, grand medieval abbeys, gothic masterpieces and collections from Napoleonic times. Discover renowned collections of paintings and sculpture and go in search of iconic emblems. The fashion capital of the world, Paris is home to charming boutiques along with the House of Chanel, Yves St Laurent and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Parisian restaurants, brasseries, tea-rooms, patisseries, wineries and open-air cafés invite gourmets from all over the world to a true culinary feast.
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Typical Parisian hotel in prime location built in the late 19th century and modernized in 2001. Located in a lively neighborhood, next to the department stores, Opera Garnier, and Saint-Lazare railway station.
• Breakfast room / one bar • Concierge service • Coffee / tea maker • Flat Screen TV • Safe at reception Accommodations: This hotel has 80 quiet rooms, all renovated and equipped with AC. Breakfast room features the original Art Deco glass ceiling. Public car park nearby. Rooms are available for disabled guests.
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Built in1925, a few steps away from the Champs-Élysées, with an extensive painting gallery for art lovers, this establishment is luxurious. The Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and Eiffel Tower are within walking distance.
• One restaurant / piano bar • Concierge service / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Fitness center • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Parking available • Child care available Accommodations: This hotel offers 158 guest rooms including 16 suites, 13 of which are duplexes.
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Hotel Concorde Lafayette is conveniently located close to the Champs-Elysées. The hotel boasts some of the most spectacular views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower from its 33 floors.
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• Breakfast Included • FREE Wireless Internet Access
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• One restaurant / two bars / lounge • Concierge service / 24-hour room service • Flat screen TV with pay per view • Fitness center Accommodations: This hotel has 950 AC rooms overlooking the city. A medium-sized, indoor shopping mall beneath the Palais des Congrès is connected to the hotel building.
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Housed in a building classified as a historical monument of cultural and artistic significance. The Lobby, styled in the Baroque tradition, is adorned with paintings and sculptures specially commissioned from artist Charles Joseph Lameire.
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This hotel is a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and within easy reach of the city’s main attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe. • One restaurant / one bar • Safe deposit box • Meeting rooms • Satellite television service Accommodations: This hotel has 460 air-conditioned rooms within view of the Eiffel Tower.
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• Breakfast Included • One Night FREE (date, category and other restrictions apply) • One breakfast room • Cable / satellite TV • Wireless internet access • Mini bar • Safe deposit box • Pets allowed Accommodations: The Fertel Etoile offers 51 AC rooms which are both stylish and modern.
• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: There are 266 spacious, light and airy rooms with colors and fabrics chosen by interior designer Sybille de Margerie. The 40 suites range from Junior Suites to the very special George Washington Suite and cater to those who require extra space and added luxury.
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Fertel Etoile is a blend of elegance and comfort! Located in the heart of the 17th arrondissement. It is only minutes on foot from Place de l’Etoile, the Arc de Triomphe and the prestigious Avenue Champs-Elysées.
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Overlooking the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de Crillon seduces with its exceptional location and its refinement. Located near Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, within walking distance of Champs-Elysées and Louvre Museum.
• Two restaurants / two bars / tea room • Concierge service / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Fitness center • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Boutique and spa • Child care available Accommodations: With 103 rooms, 39 suites and 5 luxury apartments, the Hôtel de Crillon offers a wide range of accommodation while retaining the intimate atmosphere of a private residence.
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included • Complimentary 24-hour Fitness Facility
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The Westin Paris offers magnificent views of the Tuileries gardens and the Eiffel Tower. Just moments from the Louvre Museum. • Two restaurants / one bar • 24-hour concierge / room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Internet access • Child care services available Accommodations: This hotel offers 438 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, all equipped with signature Heavenly Beds . ®
Popular City Tours
Paris Seinorama Tour - 5 Hours Discover the monuments which have made Paris famous! Afterwards you are able to go up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the breathtaking panorama across Paris. Highlights include the Concorde square, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Operates daily. Chateux Country - Full Day A memorable excursion to the Loire Valley which was the favorite place of the Kings of France. They left behind many castles of architectural elegance. Enjoy a guided visit to Clemenceau, an elegant Renaissance castle. Lunch on your own. Operates: Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun. Historic Paris Tour - 3.5 Hours This tour includes a drive through the oldest part of Paris: the Marais district, the Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg Gardens. Enjoy a guided visit to the interior of the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral and Vendome Square. Operates daily.
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Rome The Eternal City of Rome contains layer upon layer of history, leaving its mark upon countless monuments, ruins, museums and catacombs. Rome’s timeless charm is truly captivating. Considering its long, impressive history, Rome’s historic centre is actually quite small and easily visited within a short time. Art works as magnificent as Michelangelo's Moses or the Pieta adorn parish churches and basilicas, allowing visitors to admire them completely free of charge. Rome is home to hundreds of churches and the majesty of St. Peter's and the Vatican. From 5-star restaurants to street-side cafés, Italian food in Rome is unique, a blend of cultural and culinary imagination. A haven for fashionistas, picturesque streets are lined with high-end, designer artisan boutiques.
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The hotel is located within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. All the rooms have been refurbished with wooden furniture, coupled with gentle lighting arrangement to convey a warm atmosphere.
• One Restaurant / bar • Wireless Internet access • Room service • Concierge service • Flat screen LCD TV • Safe deposit box Accommodations: The hotel offers 108 spacious nonsmoking guest rooms. All rooms are decorated in a modern style and featuring the latest technology. Available in either twin or double bedded configuration.
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Located a few minutes from the Villa Borghese, near the Via Veneto and the Piazza di Spagna, the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills offers you services and comfort of great quality in an elegant, exclusive atmosphere.
• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Child care services available • Free parking within hotel • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel has 183 AC rooms that are completely soundproof. Family Rooms are also available.
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This classical hotel is the perfect place for you to reside and explore the city and its surroundings. Situated between the basilica of St. Maria Maggiore and the Roman Colosseum. It is just a few metres away from Porta Maggiore gate.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge services • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Pets allowed Accommodations: The AC rooms at Donatello are decorated with classical wood furniture and traditional furnishings.
La Griffe
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The Hotel Atlantico is built on the highest of Rome's seven hills, the Esquilino. It is near the Termini Railway Station, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, and the National Roman Museum are a short walk away.
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• One restaurant • Concierge / room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access in lobby • Fitness center • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The interior design of the 69 AC rooms is inspired by the Italian Art Deco style. Rooms are furnished with 30’s and 40’s pieces, have hardwood floors.
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The hotel is located in the center of Rome, close to the Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza Venezia. It is just a few kilometres away from the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Cable / satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Fitness center with sauna • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel's 127 AC rooms are elegantly decorated. The bathrooms have Hydro Massage showers. Superior and executive rooms face Via Nazionale.
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The Quirinale is located beside the Rome Opera House on the popular "Via Nazionale" - one of the best shopping districts in Italy. • One restaurant / one bar • Cable / satellite TV • Internet access (fee) • Safe deposit box • Pets allowed Accommodations: The Quirinale Hotel has 210 rooms including standard and superior rooms, suites and junior suites.
Hotel Palatino is only a short walk from the Colosseum and from the “Fori Imperiali”. It is also near the fashionable Roman shopping area, and not far from the Termini railway station.
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• Two restaurants / one bar • Room service available • Cable / satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: Wide, luminous and equipped with all the comfort, the 200 AC rooms of the Grand Palatino Hotel are planned and furnished with great care.
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The Regina Hotel Baglioni offers luxury hotel accommodations on the famous Via Veneto. • One restaurant / one bar • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Internet access (fee) • Spa • Child care services Accommodations: The hotel has 143 AC rooms with either two twin beds or one double bed.
Popular City Tours Classical Rome Tour - 3 Hours Crossing Piazza della Repubblica, take a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama - seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona. You will also visit St. Peter's Basilica. Operates Daily. Vatican Museum Tour - 3 Hours Pass through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and follow the ancient Aurelian walls. You will see Borghese Park and the gate leading into Piazza del Popolo. You will then visit the Vatican Museums. Continue through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel. Operates daily except for Sundays and Religious Holidays. Naples and Pompeii Tour - Full Day On the way to Naples, you will be able to see the Abbey of Monte Cassino. Arriving in Naples, your group will proceed to a viewpoint showing the Gulf of Naples and the volcano of Vesuvio. Upon leaving the city, the group will pass quaint villages before finally arriving at Pompeii to visit the excavations. Operates Daily.
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Popular Escorted Tours 6 day - Sunbelt of Italy (3) Rome (3) Sorrento Value Plus • FREE Airport Transfers Arrival and Departure
Day 1, Rome - Arrive in Rome.
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Day 2, Rome - Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover the ancient and modern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself. You might also choose to take an optional tour to Ostia Antica, the Castelli Romani, or attend a Papal Blessing. Day 3, Rome - This morning experience a very special privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes created by Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner with wine in a lovely Roman restaurant. Day 4, Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento - This morning drive south along the Highway of the Sun to Naples. Before heading to Sorrento, stop in Pompeii with a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses, gardens and public buildings. Day 5, Sorrento / Positano / Amalfi / Ravello / Sorrento - Leave Sorrento in the morning for Positano, where you descend to town by minibus. Board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi. A guided walking tour of Amalfi's old town will highlight its powerful 11th century maritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arriving in time for lunch
Day 6, Sorrento (Capri excursion) - A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta. Visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus before returning to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento, arriving in time for dinner at a colorful local restaurant. Morning transfer to Naples airport for your return flight home. Tour Features • Air transportation is available upon request • First-class hotels for 6 nights • Ten included meals consisting of six buffet breakfasts / one dinner at hotel / two dinners and lunches at popular local restaurants • Touring by private air-conditioned motorcoach • Sightseeing as indicated • Bonus Sightseeing • St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel • Naples orientation sightseeing • Guided tour of ancient Pompeii • Excursion to Capri by jetfoil • Visit Positano and Amalfi • Abbey of Monte Cassino
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12 day - Italy’s Southern Splendor (3) Rome (3) Sorrento (3) Taormina (3) Palermo Day 1, Rome - Arrive in Rome. Day 2, Rome - Free day to discover Rome. Take an optional tour of the Catacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon, Tivoli Gardens or Ostia Antica. Explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. Day 3, Rome - Experience a privately guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant'Angelo. Day 4, Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento - A drive highlighting Via Caracciolo, the San Carlo Opera House, Santa Lucia, and the Angevin Castle. Stop in Pompeii. Then drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento. Day 5, Sorrento / Positano / Amalfi / Ravello / Sorrento - Leave Sorrento in the morning for Positano. Descend to town. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi. Continue to Ravello to visit Villa Rufolo. Day 6, Sorrento (Capri excursion) - A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta.
Day 7, Sorrento / Basilicata / Calabria / Messina / Taormina - Drive through Basilicata and Calabria. Stop for lunch in Cosenza, then continue south in Calabria to Villa San Giovanni, where you board the steamer to cross the Strait of Messina.
Value Plus • FREE Airport Transfers Arrival and Departure
Day 8, Taormina (optional tour of Mt. Etna) - Morning walking tour of Taormina's charming city center includes the Greek/Roman amphitheater, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Explore the slopes of Mt. Etna with our optional tour that also includes an interesting honey-tasting session in Zafferana. Day 9, Taormina / Syracuse (optional ‘Godfather’ tour) - Experience an excursion to Syracuse. You may take an optional 'Godfather' tour, featuring the authentic villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola for most of the scenes in the Godfather movies. Day 10, Taormina / Agrigento / Palermo - This morning depart for Agrigento and explore the Valley of the Temples. Day 11, Palermo - Journey to Segesta. Continue to the sea town of Marsala. Visit a wine cellar and sample some Marsala during a special winetasting session. Day 12, Palermo - A morning tour of this remarkable city features the Quattro Canti, the Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel.
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VENICE
Venice Built entirely on water by men who dared defy the sea, Venice is inexpressibly romantic and like no other place in the world. There really are no cars in Venice. You get around primarily on foot or by boat on the famous canals that lace through the city. The Grand Canal, Venice's main street, testifies to the genius and expertise of its builders and the desires of its nobility, who had their showcase palaces built one after another. Float past the imposing facade of Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, and the baroque cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute. Pass under the Rialto Bridge as you catch sight of Palazzo Ducale. A sail across Venice under the moonlight is truly magical. For the 12 days leading up to Quaresima (Lent), Carnevale is celebrated by more than half a million people taking part in masquerade balls, historical processions, concerts, plays, street performances and fashion shows.
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This luxurious hotel is housed in the historic and prestigious Palazzo Rizzo Patarol. The 18th-century luxury of its precious marbles, splendid period frescoes and majestic chandeliers make it the ideal place to immerse oneself in the magical atmosphere of this unique city.
• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Spa & Wellness center Accommodations: There are 76 rooms in this hotel. Junior Suites are available. It is the only hotel in Venice to flaunt a vast internal garden, overlooking the lagoon.
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Located in the heart of Venice, right on the Grand Canal and just a 20 minute stroll away from St. Mark’s Square. Admire the luxurious 18th century decor in what was once an aristocrat’s home.
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included • One Night FREE (date, category and other restrictions apply)
The hotel is set in a picturesque Corte in the bohemian heart of the city. The hotel is located steps away from the Grand Canal and a short walk from Scuola di San Rocco, St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge.
• Breakfast room • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The 37 rooms at Capri Venice are compact, decorated in a classic contemporary style. Family rooms are also available.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel has 150 rooms recently renovated in 2001. Deluxe rooms have a splendid view of the Grand Canal.
This elegant hotel is characterized by the 100 windows overlooking the canal with its magnificent palaces. It is within walking distance to Jewish Ghetto, Frari Church, Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square.
Popular City Tours Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour - 3.5 Hours Sail past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant’Elena and the Lido famous beach resort. Arrive in Murano, known for its glass manufacturing industry. Here you will visit one of the factories, and discover the magic of glass. The second stop will be the island of Burano, famous for its lace and fishermen’s houses painted in bright colors. After a short sail, reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the lagoon and its magnificent Cathedral. Operates Daily. Sightseeing Tour on Foot - 1.5 Hours Visit the historical centre of the city and his monuments. Itinerary: St Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Baptistery, the Ducal Palace, the ancient Prisons, the famous Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends visiting a glass blowing factory. Operates Daily.
Popular Escorted Tours 8 day - Northern Highlights - (2) Venice (3) Florence (3) Rome Day 1, Venice - Arrival in Venice. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular restaurant. Day 2, Venice - Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will highlight the Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace, with its splendid rooms decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at your leisure. Day 3, Venice / Padua / Modena / Florence - This morning, depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and its art, including the large bronze works of Donatello. Continue on to Modena, where you'll be treated to a special balsamic vinegartasting session plus lunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine. After lunch, continue to Florence. Day 4, Florence - Morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square for a panoramic view of the city, the Academia to see Michelangelo's original "David" statue, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry with its "Gates of Paradise" doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Tonight, enjoy a festive dinner with wine and music at a charming villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hillside outside Florence.
Day 6, Florence / Perugia / Assisi / Rome - Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan land with a stop at the Magione Castle. Proceed to Assisi where you will lunch at a local restaurant.
Value Plus • FREE Airport Transfers Arrival and Departure
Day 7, Rome - Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover Rome by taking an optional tour to Ostia Antica, the Castelli Romani, or attend a Papal Blessing. Day 8, Rome - This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum. Tonight, bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner. Tour Features • Air transportation is available upon request • First-class hotels for 8 nights • 13 included meal consisting of 8 buffet breakfasts / 3 dinners / 2 lunches • Sightseeing as indicated
Day 5, Florence - Enjoy an included excursion to one of the world's best-known sights - the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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FLORENCE
Florence One of the world’s most majestic cities, Florence is a must for lovers of art, fine cuisine and wine. The capital of Tuscany overflows with magnificent artistic and architectural treasures. The magnificent Duomo reigns proudly over this city of cobblestone paths, leading to lovely piazzas, fountains and statuary. Begin with a City Tour, taking you along the romantic Viale Dei Colli to the Piazzale (the political heart of the city), offering famous panoramic views of this magnificent city. The Uffizi Gallery contains one of the most important art collections of all time and the Accademia is home to Michelangelo's David. Shop at the boutiques and jewelers along the Ponte Vecchio, the only original bridge surviving war and the ages. Visit the Tuscan countryside, the inspirational setting of picturesque hilltop villages featuring acres of vineyards.
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The hotel is situated in the historic area of the city, in front of the Santa Maria Novella train station. It is also close to the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi gallery and LaScala.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge / room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: All of the guest rooms have been recently renovated, and offer a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of travellers. Executive rooms and Junior Suites are available.
• One restaurant / one bar • Cable / Satellite TV • Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: All of Astoria's 98 rooms are decorated with a Florentine asthetic. Choose from a Classic, Deluxe or Junior Suite. The hotel is located in the heart of Florence, just a few steps away from the Duomo and the Santa Maria Novella Train Station. This hotel is housed in a 16th-century Palace featuring Florentine Baroque decor. A marble lobby with turquoise-silk sofas leads to the grand staircase.
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Hotel Mediterraneo has a wonderful view over the famous river Arno banks. It is also very close to the most important monuments, including Piazzale Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio.
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• Three restaurants / one bar • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Access for disabled guests • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The 331 rooms at Hotel Mediterraneo are large, luminous and equipped with all comforts. All of the Superior rooms have a magnificent view over the river Arno and the Tuscan hills.
Located on the Piazza Repubblica, close to the Duomo, the Savoy is just a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Just steps away from the main Florence fashion houses, the hotel is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • Internet access • Fitness center • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Children’s program available Accommodations: Each one of the Hotel Savoy's 88 rooms and 14 suites are decorated in a contemporary Italian style. Special mosaics decorate the bathrooms and quirky prints of shoes are on the walls throughout the hotel.
Florence Hop On Hop Off Tour - 1 Hour Tour the highlights of Florence on an open double decker bus. Main stops are Piazza Stazione, Duomo, San Marco, Colonna, Beccaria, Santa Croce, Zecca Vecchia, Piazzale Michelangelo, Galileo, Villa Cora, Porta Romana, Pitti, Tornabuoni. Operates Daily. Siena, San Gimignaro & Chianti Region - Full Day After an hour drive through the Chianti countryside, you will visit San Gimiganano. Visit San Gimiganano, which is distinguished by it's world famous characteristic towered skyline, standing along the via Francigena on the hills of upper Val D'Elsa. Then your day will continue with a visit to Siena, where you will be enchanted by the architectural styles of the Cathedral and of the Palazzo Communale in Piazza del Campo, the stage of the famous Palio race. In the afternoon you will tour the Chianti Clasico area with it's charming scenic views. There you will have the pleasure of a wine tasting along with sliced cold meats, bruschetta, salami and cheeses.
Popular Escorted Tours 9 day - Best of Italy (3) Florence (3) Rome (3) Sorrento Day 1, Florence - Arrive in Florence. Get acquainted with the city where Renaissance reached its highest point. Day 2, Florence - Florence morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square and the Academia to see Michelangelo's original "David" statue, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry with its "Gates of Paradise" doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Day 3, Florence (Pisa Excursion) - Enjoy an included excursion to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Day 4, Florence / Magione / Assisi / Rome - Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Subsequently proceed to Assisi. A guided tour of Assisi's St. Francis Basillica includes the crypt with the remains of St. Francis.
Day 7, Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento - This morning drive south, where you will have an orientation drive highlighting Via Caracciolo, the San Carlo Opera House, and the Angevin Castle. Stop in Pompeii. Then drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento.
Value Plus • FREE Airport Transfers Arrival and Departure
Day 8, Sorrento / Positano / Amalfi / Ravello / Sorrento - Leave Sorrento in the morning for Positano. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi. A guided walking tour of Amalfi's old town will highlight its powerful 11th century maritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arriving in time for lunch at a restaurant with a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and the Bay of Salerno. Return to Sorrento.
Day 5, Rome - Use this free day to discover the ancient and modern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself.
Day 9, Sorrento (Capri excursion) - A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta. Enjoy a farewell dinner and transfer to Naples in the morning.
Day 6, Rome - Experience a very special privately guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum. Continue your tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, the synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant 'Angelo.
Tour Features • Michelangelo’s “David” in Florence • Pisa’s Leaning Tower • Visit Assisi • Special wine-tasting at Magione Castle • St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
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ATHENS
Athens Greece is a crossroads of cultures, colors and civilizations. Discover an eclectic meshing of thought, influence and experiences. Greece is a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Walk through the olive groves. Discover the ancient sites. Explore the clusters of sparsely inhabited islands. Dining could not be more delicious than in the country that gave birth to symposiums and Epicurean philosophers. Make a unique journey through the rare mosaic of history and culture, which has left an indelible mark on all of Western Civilization. Stand in the shadow of the mighty Acropolis, walk in the footsteps of Aristotle or visit the Oracle at Delphi. The magnificent Greek Islands offer award-winning beaches ideal for your favorite watersports, and boast unique archaeological sites and fascinating local traditions.
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Situated in the shadow of the Acropolis, and only few metres away from the New Museum of Acropolis, lies the deluxe Divani Palace Acropolis hotel.
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• Breakfast Included • Honeymooners: receive a bottle of wine and fruit
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• Two restaurants / two bars • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Outdoor swimming pool • Child care services available Accommodations: The Hotel offers 250 luxury rooms and suites, all with a private balcony. Every room includes a well appointed bathroom with all the modern amenities that you need. Most rooms have a superb view of the Acropolis.
The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Athens and the old town of Plaka. This hotel is within walking distance of Acropolis, Syntagma Square, the Parliament and all other major historical sites.
• Two restaurants / one bar • Concierge / room service • Cable / Satellite TV • High speed Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: Recently refurbished, the hotel has 106 standard guest rooms and three suites with a Jacuzzi bathtub.
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• Two restaurants / one bar • 24-hour room service • Indoor heated pool / outdoor Jacuzzi pool and a poolside bar • Fully equipped gym/sauna
The hotel is located in the town of Plaka near the Acropolis, three minutes walking distance from Syntagma Square and the Parliament.
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Hotel Polis Grand is located in the center of Athens, near Syntagna and Omonia square. This modern hotel features elegant furnishings and boasts a comfortable environment.
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Accommodations: The hotel offers 102 standard rooms, and 20 suites with views of the Acropolis.
Hotel Polis Grand
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included • One Child, 12 and Under Stays FREE (restrictions apply).
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With breathtaking views of the famed Acropolis, regal Constitution Square and the Parliament, the Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivaled perspective of Athens' mythical history.
• Three restaurants / three bars • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Flat screen plasma TV • High speed Internet access • Fitness studio and spa • Fully stocked refreshment center • Child care services available Accommodations: 320 newly renovated rooms and suites.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge / room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Roof garden with view of Acropolis Accommodations: The hotel has 100 finely furnished AC rooms. Enjoy the works of art, a chess game and selected music at Polis Bar Bistro.
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This hotel is in walking distance of the Acropolis and Parliament. • One restaurant / one bar / one coffee shop • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access Accommodations: The hotel has been fully renovated and now boasts 182 AC luxurious rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the Acropolis and many more main attractions.
Hotel Titania is located on Panepistimiou Avenue, in the heart of the Historical and Commercial centre, between Syntagma & Omonia, the city’s two major squares.
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• Two restaurants / two bars • Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel offers 385 contemporary guest rooms and suites. Enjoy the Olive Garden rooftop restaurant with panoramic view of the city and the Acropolis, or the Brasserie restaurant and bar, with live piano and an arcade of boutiques.
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Hotel Stanley is located near Omonia square, close to the city center of Athens. • Two restaurants / two bars Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: 395 AC rooms. Executive Rooms are also available. The hotel also has a roof-top open-air restaurant.
Popular City Tours City Sightseeing Tour - 3.5 Hours Depart from the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games, which took place in 1896. Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence, Ex Royal Palace, Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, Acropolis, (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis). Operates Daily. Delphi Tour - Full Day Drive through Thebes, Levadia and Arachova for Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring and visit the archaeological site of the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle and the Museum of Delphi which houses spectacular finds, including the bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. Return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, wellknown for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts.
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Popular Escorted Tours 9 day - Aegean Isles & Turkey (2) Athens (7) Night Cruise Day 1, Athens - Arrive in Athens, balance of the day at leisure. Day 2, Athens - Half-day morning city tour. Day 3, Athens / Cruise - Morning at leisure. Transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship. Day 4, At Sea / Istanbul - Sail across the Aegean to the Sea of Marmara. Your Cruise ship will overnight in Istanbul. Optional "Istanbul by Night" tour or relax on board. Day 5, Istanbul - Take an optional city tour to visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Late afternoon departure for Mykonos. Day 6, Mykonos - Afternoon arrival at the island of Mykonos known for its jet-set atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes and chic shops. At night, sail for Patmos. Day 7, Patmos / Kusadasi - Morning arrival in Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine. Afternoon arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, site of one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World", Ephesus.
Herkalion, Crete. Optional visit to the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. Afternoon sail to Santorini. The village is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and believed by many to be the Lost Continent of Acropolis. This evening sail to Athens. Disembark early tomorrow morning to Piraues Port in Athens. Tour Features • Air transportation is available upon request • 2-nights accommodations at selected hotel in Athens • Buffet breakfast daily in Athens, PLUS Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise • 7-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey, inside cabin with 2 lower beds with private facilities (Category IB) • Half-day city tour of Athens • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception • Captain’s Farewell Dinner • Full Entertainment Program • Midnight Snack Buffet Daily
Day 8, Rhodes - A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its historic Old Town, great shopping and the ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes.
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10 day - Treasures of Greece (2) Athens (1) Olympia (1) Delphi (1) Kalambaka (1) Athens (4) Night Cruise Day 9, Rhodes - A full day on the "Island of Roses" famed for its Medieval Old Town and site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Day 9, Heraklion / Santorini - Morning arrival at Day 2, Athens - Half-day morning city tour. Heraklion, Crete. Afternoon sail to Santorini. The Day 10, Heraklion / Santorini - Morning call at village is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and Greece's largest island, Crete. Later you sail for the Day 3, Mycenae / Epidaurus / Olympia or Patras believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Morning departure for Olympia. Cross to the volcano island of Santorini. The village is perched on Atlantis. This evening sail to Piraeus. Peloponnese and continue to Mycenae to see the the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the Lion's Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to "Lost Continent of Atlantis". Day 9, Herkalion/ Santorini - Morning arrival at Epidaurus and the famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras. Tour Features • Air transportation is available upon request Day 4, Olympia or Patras / Delphi - Morning visit of • 3-nights accommodations at selected hotel in Athens Olympia. Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the Museum. Drive through the plains of Elia and • 4-night cruise, inside cabin, category IB Achaia to Itea and arrive in Delphi for overnight. • 9 included meals, PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner during cruise Day 5, Delphi/Kalambaka - Morning visit to the • Half-day city tour of Athens Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Museum with its • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception famed bronze the "Charioteer". • Captain’s Farewell Dinner Day 6, Meteora / Athens - Morning visit of Meteora. • Full Entertainment Program Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae and • Midnight Snack Buffet Daily the spa of Kammena Vourla. Day 1, Athens - Arrive in Athens. The balance of the day at leisure.
Day 7, Cruising / Mykonos - Transfer to the port of Piraeus and cruise the island of Mykonos. Day 8, Kusadasi / Patmos - Arrive at the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Later sail to Patmos. Optional excursion to the Monastery and Grotto.
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Barcelona On the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. The Old City (Ciutat Vella) is made up of a maze of meandering streets, alleys and squares, where Gothic monuments and contemporary skyscrapers are accompanied by world-class museums and ancient fountains trickle in quiet plaças. Beyond lies the architectural glories of Gaudí and the Modernistas, the long 11 stretch of beach, the hills of Montjuïc and Tibidabo, and parts of the city with a whole different feel, untouched by tourism. Map
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Value Plus • Five restaurants / five bars • Exclusive 24-hour room service • Bang & Olufsen stereo and television systems • High Speed Internet access • Gym, open-air Jacuzzi set in terraced gardens • Outdoor swimming pool • Safe deposit box • Mini bar This award winning, seafront hotel dazzles guests with its contemporary Accommodations: This hotel architecture and location.The hotel is has 483 sea or city view rooms including 56 executive suites, just a block away from the Olympic one Japanese suite, one Port, beaches, Picasso Museum, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Church and Mediterranean Suite, 26 duplex Apartments, one Royal Suite Passey de Gracia. and one Presidential Suite.
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This hotel is the ideal place for a comfortable stay in Barcelona. The hotel is located in the new district of Barcelona, and is close to the Auditorium and the International Convention Center.
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H10 Marina Barcelona is a striking hotel located near the Olympic Village and the beaches of Barcelona. One can gaze at the city skyline from the swimming pool, get into shape in the Marina Wellness center or simply enjoy the Tapas bar.
• One restaurant / two bars • Cable / Satellite TV • Gym • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa with Jacuzzi / sauna / Turkish bath • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The H10 Marina Barcelona has 210 Standard AC rooms along with 22 Junior Suites.
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• Breakfast Included • FREE Wireless Internet Access
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• Two restaurants / one bar • 24-Hour Room Service • Cable / Satellite TV • Free gym • Spa (fee) • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Parking available Accommodations: This hotel’s 195 AC guest rooms feature a classic decor in soft colors with parquet floors. Family rooms are also available for guests.
Popular City Tours Montserrat Excursion - 5 Hours Driving through villages of the province, come to the incomparable setting on the mountain of Montserrat. Visit the Basilica of Montserrat. On the way back to Barcelona, make a stop at the Port (harbour), where passengers may visit the Aquarium and the shops in that area on their own. Operates: Daily except for Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1.
• One bar / one restaurant • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Pets allowed Accommodations: The Hotel Rialto has 200 rooms decorated in a classical style, with light salmon tones. This hotel dates back to the 19th century and offers an ideal atmosphere while visiting Barcelona. This hotel is centrally located on one of the Gothic Quarter's busy shopping streets. It is next to the Town hall and just a few metres away from Las Ramblas.
City Panoramic Tour - 3.5 Hours Enjoy the highlights of Barcelona. Plaça Catalunya, Via Laietana, the Cathedral and its cloister, the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Sant Jaume (Generalitat and Town Hall). Continue on to the Vila Olimpica and the Port Olympic, after which, go up the Montjuich Mountain. Operates: Daily except for Dec 25 and Jan 1.
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Madrid Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a city of culture, energy, art, excitement and romance. Blessed with more sunny days than any other city in Western Europe, Madrid is situated on the Castillian Meseta, overlooking the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountain Range. Madrid’s magnificent museums dedicated to sculpture, archaeology and science feature famous 9 works of art by classic and contemporary masters. One of the 3 6 most intriguing is the Prado Museum, containing art from the 12th - 18th centuries. Along with international cuisine, savor 14 8 traditional Spanish cooking and sample regional dishes. Flamenco, 15 1 5 4 13 or Andalusian Gypsy dancing, is a phenomenon in Madrid, seen in 11 12 7 theaters, cabarets and nightclubs. 10 Map
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The hotel is situated on Madrid's famed Gran Via, within easy walking distance to the Plaza Mayor, La Plaza de España, La Puerta del Sol, and all of the major shopping areas.
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• Breakfast lounge / one bar • Cable / Satellite TV • Wireless High Speed Internet access (fee) • Gym & sauna • Outdoor roof top pool • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: This hotel has 232 recently refurbished guest rooms. Each room is decorated in rich colors that accent 19th century Spanishstyle furniture and chandeliers. Every spacious bathroom contains bathrobes and toiletries. MAP # 6
The hotel is close to the main monuments Plaza Mayor, Puerto del Sol, Almudena Cathedral and most of the important museums. It offers its guests a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
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• Breakfast Included • One restaurant / two bars • 24-hour room service • 32" Plasma TV • High Speed Internet access • Gym, indoor swimming pool and sauna • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Car park (fee) • Baby sitting service (fee) Accommodations: This hotel offers 274 spacious contemporary luminous rooms, all with superb views. All rooms offer access to the Spa (fee) and indoor pool.
• Breakfast Room • Coffee shop / cafe • Wireless Internet access • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Parking available Accommodations: The hotel offers 151 rooms, which are all light and comfortable. The rooms are all decorated in a warm and contemporary style. Available in either twin or double bedded configuration.
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This hotel is located just steps away from Madrid main square ''Plaza de España'. Perfectly situated within walking distance of Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Madrid's main museums.
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This hotel occupies the former palace of the Dukes of Granada, in the historic part of town. It is located close to the Royal Palace, Teatro de la Opera theater, the courts and the Gran Vía.
• One restaurant / one bar • Room service available • Interactive Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Piped music Accommodations: This hotel has 182 residential-style guest rooms which feature high ceilings and cherry floors.
Popular City Tours Half-Day Toledo Tour - 5 Hours Discover the architecture that lies in this ancient city as you visit the Cathedral de Toledo. Other architectural gems include the Monastery of Sàn Juan de los Reyes and Church of St Tomé. Combining the architectural delights with the stunning panorama from the mountain top location of the old city, this is an unforgettable tour. Operates Daily.
Panoramic City Tour - 3 Hours During the tour you will visit the most important and representative monuments of Madrid, the noteworthy areas in the ancient Austrian and Bourbon quarters and the nineteenth century new street layout. Operates Daily.
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Amsterdam Take in the breathtaking paintings at the Van Gogh Museum, stroll through the 400-year old De Hortus Botanical Gardens and discover the life of legendary Anne Frank. From the Royal Palace of Queen Beatrix, to the Living Tomorrow display of the "home of the future", the colorful and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam is a true study in contrasts. Amsterdam's museums feature stunning portraits by Rembrandt, the world's largest diamond and modern masterpieces. 5 12 2 Marvel at the distinct architecture and attend one of the many 10 13 theater experiences. Amsterdam’s wide array of restaurants and 4 1 cafés offer delicacies from all corners of the globe. 8
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5 Crowne Plaza City Centre • Breakfast Included
• Breakfast Included • Breakfast room / one bar • Room service available • Cable / satellite TV • Internet access (fee) • Safe deposit box Accommodations: The hotel has 38 refurbished rooms which are modernly furnished and air conditioned. The hotel is located right in the city center of Amsterdam.The hotel is near Central Station and Dam Square. Shopping, Canals, Museums and lots of entertainment are in immediate vicinity.
Just a stone’s throw away from Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace and “New Church” and situated in the former liqueur factory “De Drie Fleshjes”.
Located at the lively Leidse Square within walking distance of Vondelpark, Heineken Brewery, and the world famous Rijks Museum and Museumsquare.
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5 NH Amsterdam Centre
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• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service / 24-hour room service • Cable / satellite TV • Fitness center with Sauna • High Speed Internet access (fee) • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: All 270 AC rooms feature the very latest technology, including a media hub, wifi and wired internet, flat screen TVs and a laptop safe.
4 The Convent Hotel
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Value Plus
Value Plus
• Breakfast Included • One Night FREE (date, category and other restrictions apply)
• Breakfast Included
• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Cable / satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Safe deposit box • Mini bar • Child care services available Accommodations: The hotel has 230 modern rooms equipped with the latest technology. Enjoy the fitness center or relax in the spa.
The Convent Hotel Amsterdam is a 4-Apple hotel with a unique history. It is situated in the heart of Amsterdam and is just a 5-minute walk from Central Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
• One restaurant / one bar • 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • Cable / satellite TV • Fitness center • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel was formerly made up of 3 buildings: 2 monasteries from the 13th and 14th centuries plus a printing house. The hotel now comprises 148 nonsmoking rooms, including 11 junior suites.
Popular City Tours Candlelight Canal Cruise - 2 Hours This romantic evening cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting canals is a memorable experience. Passengers relax in glass-enclosed comfort, while gliding through the canals. Each table is provided with a variety of cheese, red and white wine. Soft drinks are also available. Operates Daily.
Ultimate Amsterdam Tour Coach and Museum - 2.5 Hours On this extensive bus excursion you will see all that Amsterdam has to offer you, from the historical monuments in the centre to the modern architecture from the 21st century. A picture stop at a windmill and a visit to a diamond factory are included. As an option, you can also visit the Rijksmuseum with a separate open-date ticket. Operates daily.
BUDAPEST
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Budapest Old World charm meets cosmopolitan glamour on the banks of the River Danube. Budapest offers fascinating history, incredible architecture and vibrant cultural heritage. Known as the City of Spas, its thermal bath complexes date back to the sixteenth century and are served by more than a hundred natural hot springs. The 2000 year old Aquincum Museum and Roman Ruins feature the remains of a Roman town and an impressive remnant of an actual amphitheatre. 8 Extending over 8.5 miles, Palvolgy Cave is the second largest cave system in Hungary. 1
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4 Mercure Museum Value Plus
Value Plus
• Breakfast Included • One Night FREE (date, category and other restrictions apply).
• Breakfast Included • One Night FREE (date, category and other restrictions apply).
This modern hotel offers a friendly ambience and quick access to the famous Váci Street, near the main shopping areas and the Great Market Hall.
5 NH Budapest
• One restaurant / one bar • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • Internet corner • Mini bar • Pets allowed Accommodations: The hotel has 123 renovated, soundproofed stylish AC rooms with warm, vivid colors and comfortable furniture.The upper floors offer a capturing panorama of Gellért Hill and the old town centre. MAP # 8
Value Plus • Breakfast Included
The NH Budapest is located close to the Parliament. The historical Western Railway station is only 500 metres from the hotel. In the other direction it’s only a few steps to reach the banks of the Danube River.
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• One restaurant / one bar • Room service • Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Fitness center • Pets allowed Accommodations: All 160 AC rooms offer standard modern comforts including Internet plug-in. Restaurant serving international and regional specialties on site. Car rental on the premises.
The hotel is located in a historic building in the city center within walking distance of the Vaci pedestrian mall and just two minutes from the National Museum and Synagogue.
• One bar • Concierge service • Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Fitness center / sauna / Jacuzzi • Kids Club • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel offers 104 air conditioned rooms. Family Rooms are also available.
4 Novotel Budapest Centrum
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included • One restaurant / one bar • Room service available • Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Fitness center / sauna / Jacuzzi • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel has 227 AC rooms with all modern comforts. There is an The Novotel Budapest Centrum is close to the major cultural attractions elegant restaurant serving Hungarian and international of Budapest. The hotel is housed in a charming, heritage-protected building dishes. with modern additions.
Popular City Tours Budapest City Tour - 3 Hours Explore the State Opera House, the Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Memorial. Continue your trip to the Citadel and Castle District, the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion. Followed by the Chain Bridge, which connects Buda with Pest you will come to Margaret Bridge and Margaret Island. The tour ends at the city center. Operates Daily.
Szentendre Nostalgia Tour - 4.5 Hours Visit this riverside town. Szentendre is known as the ‘Artists Town.’ This tour takes you through Old Town where you can admire some of the fine 17th Century Baroque architecture that characterizes Szentendre. The tour ends in the city centre. Summer: Daily except Mondays. Winter: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
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Prague This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes is a modern European metropolis full of energy, music and art, with streets teeming with lively cafés, bars and restaurants. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. Discover Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist buildings, as well as various neo-historic styles and Art Nouveau. Mozart placed Prague in the center of the musical 5 world and entrenched the city in musical folklore. With one of 7 6 the most diverse performing arts communities on the Continent, Prague offers concerts, theater and opera to suit any taste. Map
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• Breakfast Included • FREE Wireless Internet
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The hotel is set in a historic 19th century building which dates back to 1806. The hotel is ideally situated on the border of Old and New Town. Prague's Old Town Square and Charles Bridge are within easy reach.
• Lobby bar • Cable / Satellite TV • High Speed Internet access • Safe deposit box • Pets allowed Accommodations: The hotel offers 89 AC rooms with all modern facilities. The ground floor of the hotel offers a cozy breakfast room, lobby bar and Internet room.
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included
The hotel is located next to the Palace Flora Mall, in the Vinohrady district of Prague. The Old Town and the Jewish Quarter are within easy reach.
• One restaurant / one bar / coffee house • Concierge / room service • 32” LCD flat screen TV • High Speed Internet access • Fitness center and spa • Pets allowed Accommodations: The hotel has 293 rooms including junior, bi-level suites and presidential suites.
The hotel is located in the center of Prague. Wenceslas Square, State Opera and Charles Bridge are within easy reach. Enjoy a view of the Prague Castle from rooms at the top floor.
• Two restaurants / two bars • Coffee / tea maker • LCD flat screen TV • Sauna with whirlpool • Safe deposit box • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel has recently opened and provides 181 unique AC rooms in two interior styles.
5 Sheraton Charles Square
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Value Plus • Breakfast Included • One restaurant / one bar • Concierge / 24-hour room service • Coffee / tea maker • LCD flat screen TV •High Speed Internet access (fee) • Fitness center and Spa • Golf course nearby Accommodations: The hotel The hotel is located on the edge of the has 122 Deluxe and Executive Old Town and New Town. Northeast rooms and 38 Junior, Premium of Charles Park and slightly south of and Duplex Suites. Modern the central business district, it is close furniture, warm colors, and the Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed to all major museums, galleries, and fill each room with a relaxed famous theatres. atmosphere.
Popular City Tours Grand City Tour - 3.5 Hours Visit State Opera, the National Museum and Wenceslas Square. Continue through Charles Square to Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum and across the river to Prague Castle. The bus will then take you across the Vltava to the Old Town Square, where you will find St. Nicholas church, the Tyn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall of Apostles. Operates Daily.
Prague Castle Tour - 3.5 Hours Take a guided tour of Prague Castle interior – the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane. Then go through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge where the tour ends. Operates Daily.
DUBLIN
Dublin Dubbed “The Fair City”, Ireland’s capital is a cosmopolitan metropolis rich in cultural heritage. Explore the city to find beautifully preserved mansions and castles, meticulously curated museums, magnificent churches and cathedrals, splendid Georgian architecture and streets, parks and docksides steeped in the events of yesteryear. Dublin Castle is the heart of this historic city. Dublin gets its name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' which was on the site of the present Castle garden. Other major attractions and locales, to name a few, include Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery, St. Stephen's Green, Merrion Square, the Temple Bar district, Phoenix Park and the Guinness Storehouse. Dublin’s bustling city centre offers great shopping on Grafton Street, plenty of dining, plenty of nightlife and a thriving theatre scene. Enter any of Dublin’s authentic Irish pubs and you’ll be enamored with dance, music, and old Irishmen singing traditional Irish tunes.
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5 Conrad Dublin Value Plus
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• Breakfast Included
• Breakfast Included
The hotel is located in the heart of Georgian Dublin. It is just a short stroll from Dublin's City Centre and within easy reach of Grafton Street, Trinity College and Dublin Castle. Hotel is located within walking distance of Aviva Stadium as well. The hotel continues to be a target for premier leisure and business travel in Dublin. The hotel features a ballroom, and dinner theater music shows throughout the year.
• Two Restaurants and a Bar • Cable / Satellite TV • Complimentary High Speed Internet access • Coffee / Tea maker • Handicap accessible • Fitness Facilities • Parking available • Meeting and Conference rooms available. Accommodations: The hotel offers 500 bright, spacious and contemporary bedrooms, which include Classic and Executive rooms, along with Suites. All rooms include nightly turndown service. Rooms are available with either twin or double bedded configuration.
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This hotel is also only minutes in walking distance from fashionable shopping on Grafton Street. The hotel provides unsurpassed hospitality combined with the unique local charm of this friendly city.
• Three Restaurants and a Bar • 24-hour room service • Access to Fitness Center • Cable / Satellite TV • CD player • Safe deposit box • Nightly turndown service • Parking available Accommodations: The hotel offers 192 guest rooms and sumptuous accommodations, ranging from Business rooms to Leisure suites. Rooms are available either with twin or King bedded configuration.
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4 Pearse Hotel
The Pearse Hotel, formerly the Hotel Holiday Inn, is just minutes from the New Grand Canal Theatre, National Convention Centre, Landsdown Road Stadium, Croke Park, O2 Point Concert Venue and Temple Bar.
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Value Plus
Value Plus
• Extra Value: Buffet Breakfast Included
• Breakfast Included
• 1 Restaurant and a Bar • 24 Hour Room Service • Cable / Satellite TV • Same Day Drycleaning Service • Fully equipped Gym • Indoor Parking Available Accommodations: The hotel has 101 AC spacious ensuite bedrooms with WiFi access throughout. All rooms have either a King Bed or Two Double Beds.
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The luxurious Merrion Hotel is located on the doorstep of the Upper Merrion Street. A short walk leads to the adjacent "golden mile" of lively pubs, shops and restaurants.
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• 3 Restaurants • 24 Hour Room Service • Cable / Satellite TV • Safe deposit box • Fully equipped Gym • Mini Bar Accommodations: Designed by Sir Terence Conran, the hotel has an ultra modern exterior constructed of glass The Fitzwilliam Hotel is located in the and steel. The spacious, heart of the city. Experience the best dramatic lobby is decorated in of both worlds when staying at this granite and wood, and has a chic haven, to one side the tranquility huge steel fireplace. The and calm of St Stephen’s Green and to rooms are decorated in muted the other, Grafton Street, Dublin’s tones, with walnut wardrobes finest shopping avenue. and contemporary decor.
4 O’Callaghan Stephens Green
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Value Plus
• Breakfast Included
• Breakfast Included
• 4 Restaurants & 2 Bars • 24 Hour Room Service • Cable / Satellite TV • Spa • Infinity Swimming Pool & fully equipped Gym • Mini bar Accommodations: The hotel was created from four Georgian Townhouses. The 142 guestrooms reflect the architecture and original interiors of the 18th century townhouses.
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• One restaurant and a Bar • Plasma flat screen TV • High Speed wireless Internet • 24 hour room service • Coffee / Tea maker • Safe deposit box • Fitness center • Conference rooms Accommodations: The hotel offers 99 guest rooms and suites. Many suites and studio terraces offer views of the city. Double or King beds. n
This boutique style hotel is located in central Dublin within strolling distance of Grafton Street, Merrion Square and Trinity College.
6 nights - Introduction to Ireland (2 nights) Dublin (2 nights) Ennis (1night) Killarney (1 night) Waterford This 6 night trip is ideal for first-time visitors to Ireland with only a little time to spare. An unforgettable Ireland vacation! Day 1, Dublin - Check into your hotel. Meet your Tour Director for an afternoon orientation drive through statue lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. Day 2, Dublin / Kildare / Limerick / Ennis - Horseracing country this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, Lots more to see: the Rock of Cashel; Tipperary, and Limerick, where a drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. Tonight’s suggestion: attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. Day 3, Ennis / West Coast Excursion - Your day excursion along Ireland’s coastline begins with a drive to the 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER, where you savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. A scenic route across the limestone plateau of The Burren takes you to Galway, where you hear about the infamous Lynch Stone. Drive into the region of Connemara and at Moycullen, visit the Joyce family at their MARBLE WORKSHOP. This afternoon at RATHBAUN FARM watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a flock
with the help of a sheep dog. Then enjoy a traditional tea in the 150-year-old thatched farmhouse. Day 4, Ennis / Ring of Kerry / Killarney - After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by FERRY. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the night in Killarney. Day 5, Killarney / Blarney / Waterford - Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, and look forward to a visit to the world-famous WATERFORD CRYSTAL FACTORY SHOWROOMS. Before dinner, why not join an optional pub tour? Day 6, Waterford / Avoca / Dublin - The agenda today: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798; Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca; the Wicklow Mountains; GLENDALOUGH, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Guide show you this ecclesiastical settlement. Back in Dublin tonight, your Tour Director will have recommendations for a fitting farewell to Ireland. Depart from Dublin the next day.
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PRICE GUARANTEE Our intention is to provide you with the vacation which you have selected, at the price in effect at time of booking. If for any reason we have to increase the price of your vacation, including an error made in computing your price, we will offer you the option of cancellation without charge, provided that you advise us within seven days of your receipt of notice of the increase. This does not apply to price increases resulting from a change in U.S. or foreign government taxes or fuel surcharges. If a scheduled airline initiates a schedule change which results in a fare increase, the passenger is responsible for the additional cost. 2. FLIGHT INFORMATION Your travel agent will be able to confirm the latest flight details at the time you make your reservation, and these will also appear on the booking confirmation we issue when we receive your deposit. 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If any term or provision of this Fair Trade Contract is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions will not be impaired thereby. 6. TOUR RESTRICTIONS On Escorted Tours to Italy, we do not accept children under 8 years of age, because we have found that they are too young to enjoy touring. On Cruise Packages and Independent Tours there is no age limit. Land arrangements for infants under 2 years are free of charge,providing parents pay hotels directly for food, crib, etc. Disabled participants who require special assistance must be accompanied by a qualified helper who assumes total responsibility for the disabled participant’s well-being. Furthermore, most transportation services (including motor coaches) are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and for safety reasons, passengers requiring wheelchairs cannot be transported on Escorted Tours, River Cruises, or Sea Cruises. We reserve the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group. Any incurred expenses will be charged to the expelled tour participants. 7. SIGHTSEEING & ITINERARIES Sightseeing is included in the itinerary and is under the direction of licensed local guides where required. Entrance fees to all places visited are included where indicated. During local holidays, some sights such as museums may be closed or unavailable for visits. We reserve the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to reroute the order of cities should circumstances demand it. Should this occur, the itinerary content will be maintained, however, the order may change. In Italy, the Papal Audience takes place on Wednesdays and the papal Blessing is on Sundays. Both are only available in accordance with His Holiness’ schedule, and may not take when He is out of the country. Optional excursions are offered in most cities. Your tour director and/or host(ess) will advise you of the optional excursions available on your tour, all of which must be purchased locally (and cannot be charged on credit cards except during cruising). There are no refunds for any unused portion of these excursions. 8. HANDICAPPED SERVICES AND FACILITIES Should you desire any special service or equipment to assist with a disability, please let us know in advance so we can advise the air carrier (services available vary by carrier). Although we will do our best to assist you, Apple Vacations does not guarantee the availability of wheelchairs at any airport. Wheelchair accessible rooms may be requested but cannot be guaranteed. Standards may vary from property to property and country to country and are not within the control of Apple Vacations. 9. AV-OK TOTAL VACATION SECURITY PLAN Protect your travel investment with the purchase of our optional AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan. For complete details, refer to the AV-OK Plan description on the previous page. These vacations are operated by: APPLE VACATIONS, • 7 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA 19073, • 101 Northwest Pt. Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 or AVB, LLC, 300 First Avenue, 3rd Floor, Needham, MA 02494-2721 as principal and tour operators. ©Copyright, 2012 Apple Vacations CST#2036061-40 July 2012
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River Cruise - The Legendary Danube
Celebrate the beauty of the Danube, cruising from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region. Then, conclude your European river cruise vacation with two grand capitals, magnificent Vienna and historic Budapest. INCLUDED: Accommodations, Gourmet Dining with All Meals, Premium Brand Drinks, Free Wi-Fi and More. Day 1, Germany - EMBARKATION - NUREMBERG, GERMANY- Board your cruise in Nuremberg and meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. Day 2, NUREMBERG - CROSSING THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Today, take the Medieval History of Nuremberg tour. Previously one of Europe’s greatest trade towns, you will see some of the original city walls and towers constructed around Nuremberg. Visit the “City of the Reichsparteitage” (Nazi Party Rallies). Visit the Coliseum and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available) Day 3, REGENSBURG - This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to arrive in magnificent Regensburg. A guided tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort which was built in 179 AD.
Day 4, PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA - After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers join the Danube. You have your choice of a Passau walking tour or an optional excursion to Salzburg. The 2,000-year-old city is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. Enjoy free time on your own, before returning to the ship which is now docked in Linz. Day 5, MELK - VIENNA - Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. Your guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch, before you cruise the romantic Wachau Valley. Arrive in Vienna, after dinner and explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own. Day 6, VIENNA- Savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna on the guided city tour which includes the world famous Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. Day 7, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY- This morning, a sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ square and more. An afternoon optional excursion takes you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. Day 7, DISEMBARKTATION - DEPART BUDAPEST- Bid farewell to Budapest and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B) ; Transfers to the Airport are additional.