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EUROPEAN WINTER DELIGHT (XN2010)
A 13-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $2,169
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| Starting Price: | $2,169 |  |
| Tour Length: | 13 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Austria, England, France, Italy, Switzerland | |
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Hotels
London
Hilton London Metropole (SF),
Paris
Pullman Paris Bercy (SF),
Lucerne
Astoria (F),
Salzburg
Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF),
Venice
Hilton Molino Stucky (SF),
Florence
Athenaeum (F),
Rome
Starhotels Michelangelo (SF)
Meals
Buffet breakfast (B), including 2 full English breakfasts in London; 2 three-course dinners (D)
(Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2:
Arrive in London, England. (Wed.) Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3:
London. (Thu.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Afternoon free for an optional excursion to the Tower of London. (B)
Day 4:
London–Paris, France. (Fri.) Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and transfer to the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris, the splendid capital of a beautiful country. (B)
Day 5:
Paris. (Sat.) Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. For a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the baroque Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 6:
Paris–Lucerne, Switzerland. (Sun.) Enjoy a comfortable drive past Fontainebleau Forest and the vineyards of Burgundy. Turn east towards the Swiss Alps and arrive in picture-book Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 7:
Lucerne. (Mon.) During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobbled streets of the Old Town, then cross the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore the quaint narrow streets, to shop for Swiss watches, or to join an optional excursion to one of the famous Alps surrounding Lucerne. (B)
Day 8:
Lucerne–Liechtenstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg. (Tue.) Leave Switzerland and stop for a short visit of Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, before entering the Austrian Alps on your way to Tyrol. In Innsbruck, walk through the Old Town and take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF before continuing to Sound of Music Salzburg. A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide features MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Take pictures of Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. (B,D)
Day 9:
Salzburg–Venice, Italy. (Wed.) This morning, enjoy a spectacular drive through the Alps to Italy and to Venice, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (B)
Day 10:
Venice–Florence. (Thu.) Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE and admire its byzantine basilica, the Clock Tower, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Also, watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. You may wish to join an optional gondola ride before your departure for Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” (B)
Day 11:
Florence–Rome. (Fri.) During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, the magnificent CATHEDRAL, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. Then, a smooth drive to the “Eternal City.” (B)
Day 12:
Rome. (Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Tonight, why not join an optional farewell dinner with local specialties and wine at one of Rome’s fine restaurants? (B)
Day 13:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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City Highlights
London:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held
London-Paris:
By Eurostar train
Paris:
Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
Lucerne:
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
Vaduz:
Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
Innsbruck:
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
Salzburg:
Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter’s Churchyard
Venice:
Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblowers’ demonstration
Florence:
Guided walking tour including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square
Rome:
Guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman ForumNote:In the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.December 20 departure has different weekdays: arriving on Monday in London and leaving on Friday from Rome.
Price Details US
Upgrade to first-class on Eurostar train: $89No single supplement on this vacationTriple room reduction per person: $94 (1106-1223), $50 (0108-0416, 2010).Extra nights per person in London:in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69Extra nights per person in Rome:in single or twin room $152, in triple room $125
Save $300 on any 2010 Europe Air Inclusive Vacation*
Your vacation misses you. Europe is waiting.
The wait is officially over. Pack your bags and let’s start traveling again. The time has come to make vacation a priority again, pay in full, both land and air by April 6, and save $150 per person.*
Fly to Europe for as little as $568 on a Globus Europe Vacation**
Rejuvenate your sense of adventure with great airfares to Europe. Fly to Europe during off-season and take advantage of these low airfares on a Globus Europe vacation.
Featured Airfares to Popular European Cities**
London $568
Dublin $632
Vienna $632
Rome $637
Venice $637
Bucharest $654
Paris $709
Nice $709
Berlin $724
Munich $724
Amsterdam $726
Budapest $727
Prague $744
*Book a 2010 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $150 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club membership coupons and Greek Cruise & Tour discounts. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
**Fares shown are available on select 2010 Globus air-inclusive Europe vacations on select airlines from select U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service. Call for year-round pricing. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and fares will not be offered on pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Sample fares shown are per-person, roundtrip shoulder season (Apr-May, Sep-Oct), mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Additional restrictions may apply.
$1000 off per Stateroom on Select Spring River Cruises
This is a special limited time Spring Fling offer! Take advantage of this extraordinary deal before it sails away!
A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest
April 24, 2010
May 2, 2010
July 3, 2010
A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna
April 20, 2010
June 29, 2010
Tulip Time | View itinerary
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam
March 27, 2010
April 10, 2010
The Legendary Danube | View itinerary
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Prague to Budapest
April 10, 2010
Burgundy & Provence | View itinerary
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Cote d’Azur to Paris
April 11, 2010
Central European Experience | View itinerary
13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from Paris to Prague
April 22, 2010
July 15, 2010
European Splendor | View itinerary
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam
May 3, 2010
July 19, 2010
Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam
April 19, 2010
August 9, 2010
Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary
15 days incl. travel, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris
April 10, 2010
June 5, 2010
July 31, 2010
Magnificent Europe | View itinerary
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam
March 27, 2010
June 12, 2010
July 20, 2010
Magnificent Europe (reverse itinerary)
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest
June 19, 2010
June 26, 2010
July 17, 2010
July 24, 2010
Jewels of Central Europe | View itinerary
18 days incl. travel, or 17 days from Paris to Budapest
April 22, 2010
Blue Danube to the Black Sea | View itinerary
14 days incl travel or 13 days from Vienna to Bucharest
July 6, 2010
Reverse itinerary July 16, 2010
Black Sea Discovery | View itinerary
12 days incl travel or 11 days from Budapest to Bucharest
June 17th
Reverse itienrary June 25th
Grand Black Sea | View itinerary
20 days incl travel or 19 days from Bucharest to Prague
June 25, 2010
*Book a 2010 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Europe Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 6 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
**Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after February 3, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
***Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 18, 2009 and February 16, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Groups of 5, 6 or 7 traveling together - Save up to $700 on all Globus 2010 Vacations
At Globus, we create guided vacations with just the right balance of included features and free time, place you in great hotels, and tell the stories within every journey that bring your destination to life.
Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and save up to $700 off the land portion of the vacation price.*
Australia & New Zealand Vacations
*Book a 2010 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save up to $700 on all Globus 2010 Vacations
At Globus, we create guided vacations with just the right balance of included features and free time, place you in great hotels, and tell the stories within every journey that bring your destination to life.
Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and save up to $700 off the land portion of the vacation price.*
Canada Vacations
Europe Vacations
South America Vacations
Australia & New Zealand Vacations
U.S. Vacations
*Book a 2010 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
2010 River Cruises Plus Passion Play - Available as an Add-on To Several 2010 River Cruises
Atlas is proud to bring you the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play experience.
For this 2010 event, we will offer two extensions that are combinable with select 2010 river cruise vacations.
There is both a 3 night and a 4 night package. Below please find information on the 3 night package.
Cruise Extension WI, 3 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Sun.) Transfers from Nuremberg port, Munich airport, or by scenic Railjet Train from Switzerland to Innsbruck are available. At 6 pm, meet your Avalon Host for a welcome briefing at the hotel.
Day 2 Innsbruck-Garmisch Area, Germany. (Mon.) Enjoy a morning sightseeing walk of Innsbruck with a Local Guide, and visit ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Innsbruck on your own, or take an optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. A late-afternoon transfer will take you to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for a 2-night stay. Meals: (B,D)
Day 3 Garmisch Area-Oberammergau. (Tue.) The morning is free to explore on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to visit one of King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castles. After an early lunch, transfer to Oberammergau for the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A lateevening transfer will take you back to the Garmisch area. Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 4 Garmisch Area-Munich. (Wed.) This morning, depart for Germany’s lively city—Munich. Transfer to Munich Airport is available. If you are continuing on one of Avalon’s cruises starting in Nuremberg, an afternoon transfer will take you to your ship for embarkation. Meal: (B)
What’s Included:
Welcome Briefing
Services of a professional Avalon Host
Guided sightseeing in Innsbruck
Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche
Passion Play tickets
Meals: 3 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)
Superior Hotels:
Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck
Garmisch Area: Hotel Alpenhof**
Note: Hotel accommodations are subject to change and are not guaranteed.
Priced from $2,140 per person land only, double occupancy Cruise Combinations
Cruise Extension WI—available weekly from May 16 - September 26, 2010
Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension with one of the following river cruises, available on select departure dates
Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruise Departures*
This is a special limited time river cruise offer! Take advantage of this extraordinary river cruise deal before it sails away!
Single travelers can waive the standard single supplement on these select river cruises.
5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest
April 24, 2010 & July 3, 2010
6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna
April 20, 2010 & June 29, 2010
Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Paris to Paris
August 16, 2010 & August 23, 2010
Romantic Rhine
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Zurich to Amsterdam
August 14, 2010
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Cote d’Azur to Paris
April 11, 2010
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Budapest to Prague
April 4, 2010, July 4, 2010 and July 18, 2010
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam
July 19, 2010
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam
April 19, 2010 & August 9, 2010
15 days incl. travel, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris
April 10, 2010, June 5, 2010 & July 31, 2010
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam
May 15, 2010, June 5, 2010, June 12, 2010, July 10, 2010 &
August 7, 2010
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest
June 19, 2010 & August 14, 2010
*Book a select 2010 Europe Globus River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 18, 2009 and April 6, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save Up to $1,100 per couple on 2010 Greece Cruise and Tour Vacations
It might be easier to list things that can’t trace their origin to Greece. When you travel to Greece, the cradle of western civilization, you will come to understand how these lands could have inspired humanity’s greatest strides. Today, the energy of Athens stands in sharp contrast with the pristine tranquility of the Greek islands. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Greece Cruise & Tour Vacations are sure to capture your heart and engage your mind.
Save up to $1,100 per couple on 2010 Greece Cruise & Tour Vacations booked by November 1, 2010.*
Save $1,100 per couple on
Splendors of Greece & Turkey Cruise & Tour
Save $1,100 per couple on
Three Continents Cruise & Tour
Save $800 per couple on
Jewels of the Aegean Cruise & Tour
Save $580 per couple on
*Book a select Globus Greece cruise & tour vacation to receive the discount. Book Footsteps of Apostle Paul for the $40 pp discount, Aegean Legends for $290 pp discount, Jewels of the Aegean for $400 pp discount and Splendors of Greece & Turkey or Three Continents for $550 pp discount. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between October 14 and November 1, 2010 for travel through November 6, 2010. Offer is combinable with other consumer offers. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Tours
Discount for young travelers
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation
We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction
On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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