CONTINENTAL INTRODUCTION (HY2012)
A 14-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $2,939
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| Starting Price: | $2,939 |  |
| Tour Length: | 14 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland | |
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Hotels
PARIS
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (F),
LUCERNE
Ameron Flora (F),
LUGANO
Holiday Inn Lugano Centre (F),
FLORENCE
Hilton Garden Inn (F),
ROME
Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s (SF),
VENICE
Plaza (F) at Mestre,
MUNICH
Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F),
RHINELAND
NH Bingen (F) at Bingen am Rhein,
AMSTERDAM
NH Carlton (F)
Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a special welcome dinner with wine in Paris and a special Tuscan dinner with wine in Florence
Arrive in Paris, France. The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2:
Paris. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Champs-Elysées. For a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B)
Day 3:
Paris–Lucerne, Switzerland. A comfortable ride skirting Fontainebleau Forest and through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss border. Enjoy vistas of the Alps as you arrive in picture-book Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 4:
Lucerne–Lugano. Admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and walk through the Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Why not join an optional excursion to the top of the mountain? Next, admire the towering majesty of the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard on the way to Lake Lugano. You may wish to join an optional boatride followed by dinner on spectacular Lake Lugano. (B)
Day 5:
Lugano–Pisa, Italy–Florence. Past Italy’s commercial capital of Milan, reach Pisa, where you stop for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower. Arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Time to explore the many gold and leather shops, then, enjoy dinner with Tuscan specialties at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 6:
Florence–Rome. During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit Michelangelo’s celebrated David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise.” Also visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Next, a fast and easy ride on the Highway of the Sun to the “Eternal City.” (B)
Day 7:
Rome. Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings. 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. Then, time for independent activities and exciting optional excursion possibilities. (B)
Day 8:
Rome–Ferrara–Venice. Afternoon break in Ferrara. Walk along the impressive Este Castle to the marble cathedral. Browse through the attractive little shops before continuing to Venice on the Adriatic coast. Exciting optional activities are available. (B)
Day 9:
Venice. Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Highlights of your walking tour with a Local Guide are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its basilica, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects. (B,D)
Day 10:
Venice–Innsbruck, Austria–Munich, Germany. Leave Italy on spectacular Brenner Pass, which leads through the barrier of the Tyrolean Alps to Austria. In Innsbruck, enjoy a pleasant stroll through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF before continuing through the Bavarian Alps to Munich, Germany’s “Secret Capital.” How about a stein of beer at the famous Hofbräuhaus tonight? (B)
Day 11:
Munich–Rothenburg–Rhineland. Your orientation drive features Munich’s most famous landmarks: Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and the 17th-century Nymphenburg Palace. Then, continue through the Swabian Jura to Rothenburg for a walking tour of this walled town. Enjoy free time before continuing to the Rhineland. (B,D)
Day 12:
Rhineland–Cologne–Amsterdam, Holland. This morning’s highlight is a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and the Lorelei rock. Then, continue to Cologne and visit the awesome twin-spired gothic CATHEDRAL before traveling through the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Amsterdam, capital of Holland. (B,D)
Day 13:
Amsterdam. A Local Guide shows you the 700-year-old city, including Dam Square with the Royal Palace, and the Rijksmuseum. The highlight is a CANAL CRUISE past patrician mansions, gabled façades, and humpback bridges. Next, visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. The afternoon is at leisure, and an optional excursion to Volendam can be arranged. (B)
Day 14:
Amsterdam. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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5/25/2012 - 6/8/2012 |
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6/1/2012 - 6/15/2012 |
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6/8/2012 - 6/22/2012 |
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6/15/2012 - 6/29/2012 |
$3,389 |
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6/22/2012 - 7/6/2012 |
$3,389 |
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6/29/2012 - 7/13/2012 |
$3,389 |
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7/6/2012 - 7/20/2012 |
$3,389 |
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7/13/2012 - 7/27/2012 |
$3,389 |
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7/20/2012 - 8/3/2012 |
$3,389 |
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7/27/2012 - 8/10/2012 |
$3,389 |
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8/3/2012 - 8/17/2012 |
$3,389 |
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8/10/2012 - 8/24/2012 |
$3,389 |
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8/17/2012 - 8/31/2012 |
$3,389 |
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8/24/2012 - 9/7/2012 |
$3,389 |
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8/31/2012 - 9/14/2012 |
$3,389 |
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9/7/2012 - 9/21/2012 |
$3,389 |
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9/14/2012 - 9/28/2012 |
$3,389 |
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9/21/2012 - 10/5/2012 |
$3,389 |
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9/28/2012 - 10/12/2012 |
$3,389 |
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10/5/2012 - 10/19/2012 |
$3,389 |
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10/12/2012 - 10/26/2012 |
$3,389 |
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11/9/2012 - 11/23/2012 |
$2,939 |
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12/7/2012 - 12/21/2012 |
$2,939 |
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City Highlights
Paris
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower
Lucerne
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
Pisa
Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
Florence
Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria Square
Rome
Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Ferrara
Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral
Venice
Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
Innsbruck
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
Munich
Orientation drive
Rothenburg
Walking tour of the walled town
Rhine Cruise
Cologne
Visit the cathedral
Amsterdam
Guided sightseeing including Dam Square, canal cruise; visit a major diamond centerHeadsets throughout the tour
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $628, $729 (April 6-October 12 & April 5, 2013)No triple room reudction per person except: $13 (April 6-October 12)Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $345, in twin room $180, in triple room $180Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:in single room $225, in twin room $175, in triple room $1602013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in October 2012.
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SAVE $250 Per Couple On All GLobus Air-Inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
Save $250 per couple on all Globus air-inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
With Globus, "traveling" and "vacationing" are no longer mutually exclusive. Our variety of tours to Europe take care of all the planning, navigating and hassling for you. Your only responsibility is to take it all in. Enjoy!
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour
Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Globus Year Round Discounts - SAVE up to 10%
Globus Year Round Discounts
Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
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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