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FRANCE | PARIS & THE CHARMS OF PROVENCE 9 days from $2119 to $2249
Paris • Avignon • Nice
what’s included:
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
• Hotel taxes & service charges
• Continental buffet breakfast daily
• Half-day small group tour of Paris
• Full-day small group tour of Loire Castles with lunch
• Full-day small group tour of Provence
• Half-day small group tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo
& Eze
• Comfort-class rail travel between cities
Available in 3 or 4 star hotel category
Daily departures
SPAIN | SPANISH CAPITALS 7 days from $1249 to $1369
Madrid • Toledo • Valencia • Barcelona
what’s included:
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Hotel taxes & service charges
• Continental buffet breakfast daily
• Comfort Class rail travel between cities
• Madrid panoramic tour
• Full-day excursion to Toledo
• Barcelona morning city tour
• Return airport/hotel transfers
Available in 3 or 4 star hotel category
Visit Paris, Avignon & Nice! Travel at your own pace, soaking up the atmosphere
& the ‘joie de vivre’ of just being in France.
Day 1 Paris Welcome to France! Make your
way to your Paris hotel for check-in and pass
the remainder of the day discovering your new
surroundings.
Day 2 Paris Enjoy a small group tour of Paris’s
main attractions. Your driver/guide will give you an
insight into the history of Paris, its major monuments
& historical sites. Your tour ends with a walking tour
of Montmartre, the Sacre Coeur, Place du Tertre &
Moulin de la Galette. The afternoon is yours to spend
as you please. (B)
Day 3 Loire Castles Today’s full-day excursion
to the Loire Valley starts with a visit to the Clos
Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci’s last residence, followed
by Château de Chenonceau, the 16th century
Renaissance masterpiece, and Chambord, famed for
its soaring turrets. Lunch will be held at Gâteau Breton
restaurant (drinks included). Early evening return to
your hotel in Paris. (B.L)
Day 4 Paris | Avignon Today you’ll board a
high-speed train for a journey to Avignon. Named the
City of the Popes, Avignon retains the indelible mark
of the Popes’ 14th century stay in the city. Check-in
at your hotel and the remainder of the day is free to
pass as you choose. (B)
Day 5 Avignon On today’s small group tour
of Provence you’ll discover the most beautiful
monuments & spots. Visit St. Benezet Bridge &
Pont du Gard in Avignon followed by Les Baux-de-
Provence, a picturesque medieval village. Stop at the
Antiques in Saint Rémy de Provence; visit Roussillon
and enjoy panoramic views of Gordes before
returning to Avignon. (B)
Day 6 Avignon | Nice Travel today by high-speed
train to Nice and arrive in a city surrounded by a rich
blue-green sea with diverse shopping, excellent dining
and exquisite art-deco façades & second only to Paris
in the number of museums and galleries. Check-in to
your hotel and set-out to discover Nice. (B)
Day 7 Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze Today’s
small group tour takes you to Monaco, Monte Carlo &
Eze. Experience panoramic views of Nice on the drive
to Eze, and visit the old town of Monaco. Free time
at the Casino or shop at Monaco's luxurious shops
or simply watch the ‘rich & beautiful’. Return to your
hotel in Nice for overnight accommodation. (B)
Day 8 Nice Enjoy a full-day to pass as you
choose, perhaps strolling the bustling Promenade des
Anglais & relax in one of the royal blue chairs which
line the shore. (B)
Day 9 Nice Today marks the end of your stay in
France. At the appropriate time make your way to the
airport for your return flight. (B)
A triangle of monumental interest is formed by combining these three Spanish
Capitals - Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. Discover the highlights of some of
Spain's magnificent cities during this 7-day Independent Rail tour!
Day 1 Madrid Upon arrival at Madrid airport
you will be transferred to your selected hotel. The
remainder of the day is free to relax or start exploring
Madrid.
Day 2 Madrid Enjoy a morning panoramic city
tour of the country’s capital. Driving along some
of Madrid’s main avenues, see the monumental
Cibeles and Neptuno fountains, the Plaza Mayor and
the old town. The afternoon is free to spend as you
please. (B)
Day 3 Madrid | Toledo | Madrid Today enjoy
a full day excursion to Toledo. Located about 90
minutes from Madrid, Toledo was the country’s
capital and Royal residence during the middle age,
and in the XIII Century flourished as a great cultural
& commercial centre where Muslims, Jews and
Christians lived peacefully together. We will walk
through the narrow streets where history can be felt
in the air. Free time in the afternoon to continue
exploring on your own. (B)
Day 4 Madrid | Valencia Following breakfast
make you way to the railway station for the 3 1/2
hours ride by high-speed train to Valencia. Upon
arrival, transfer individually to your selected hotel for
check-in and rest of day at leisure. Located on fertile
grounds and blessed with soft Mediterranean climate,
Valencia is surrounded by splendid public gardens
and rich orchards and orange groves. We suggest
a visit to the Gothic cathedral with the famous bell
tower “Micalet’, the symbol of Valencia. La Lonja, a XV
Century exchange market, and the old market are also
remarkable. A must see attraction is the architectural
project of Ciudad de Las Artes y las Ciencias (City of
Science & Art). (B)
Day 5 Valencia | Barcelona Enjoy breakfast.
Today you may wish to continue discovering this
attractive city before travelling to Barcelona by
high-speed train. After approx. three hours arrive
in Barcelona and make your way to your hotel for
check-in. (B)
Day 6 Barcelona Enjoy a classic city tour featuring
Barcelona’s main highlights. Walk to the Gothic
Quarter rich with historic buildings from the XII to XV
Century, to visit the Cathedral. Then a panoramic tour
of the ‘Ensarche’ quarter where Gaudi’s famous La
Sagrada Familia church is located then stroll along
lively La Rambla street, always bustling with street
actors, musicians & painters. The balance of the day is
yours to continue exploring the city. (B)
Day 7 Barcelona Today marks the end of your
tour. After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred
to the airport for your return flight or ask about
extending your vacation with CIT Tours. (B)
| 6 www.cittours.ca Minimum & maximum prices are per person based on double occupancy in 3H & include hotel taxes & service charges.
Supplements may be applicable. Local Tourist Taxes not included (paid locally). Valid for travel April 1 – October 31, 2015.
coach Rail tour
coach RAil tour
Europe by rail for the independent traveller
Italy | Michelangelo Tour
From the lakeside city of Como to the many splendours of
Italy’s major art cities of Venice, Florence & Rome. Blend with
the beauty & serenity of the Amalfi Coast and you have the
Michelangelo Rail Tour.
14 days – Daily departures
from $3099 to $3819
Low season 3★ High season 3★ (also available in 4★ & 5★)
GERMANY | GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS
This 9-day independent rail tour displays the many sides of modernday
Germany, blended with the splendours of its history. From
Frankfurt to Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden & Munich, you will
discover some of Germany’s most fascinating cities and admire the
charming countryside from the comfort of your train carriage.
9 days – Daily departures
from $2739 to $2739
Low season 3★ High season 3★
SWITZERLAND | SWISS MOUNTAINS &
GOLDEN PASS
Journey to the 'Top of Europe' on this 6 day rail tour experiencing
some of the most magnificent mountain & breathtaking lake vistas
in Europe. Travel to a height of 2,100 metres onboard the world’s
steepest cog railway then leave the Alpine landscape behind
journeying by the Golden Pass to Lake Geneva & the Swiss Riviera.
6 days – Daily departures
from $2519 to $2759
Low season 4★ High season 4★
EUROPE | TALE OF TWO CITIES
Enjoy all that London has to offer visiting some of its most important
landmarks including the Tower of London, Hampton Court &
Kensington Palace – then travel through the “chunnel” to Paris, the
“City of Lights”, to visit the Louvre Museum & its famous masterpieces,
observe street artists & portrait painters in Montmartre, and tour Paris’
must see attractions.
7 days – Daily departure
from $1599 to $2189
Low season 3★ High season 3★ (also available in 4★)
Europe | Capitals & Imperial Cities
Travel to the capitals of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and
Germany. Discover Berlin, Prague, Vienna plus Budapest, four
regal cities, each steeped in history, culture, the arts & music.
The independent traveller will find a wealth of things to do and
discover while visiting these fascinating cities.
8 days – Daily departures
from $2749 to $2749
Low season 4★ High season 4★
ITALY | TIZIANO TOUR
Enjoy the comfort, convenience and independence of travelling through
Italy’s most important art cities using high-speed trains with your
choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels. The Tiziano Tour combines the Eternal
City of Rome with the “Cradle of the Renaissance” Florence, plus the
Mysterious Elegance of Venice wrapped up in a 10-day tour.
10 days – Daily departures
from $2039 to $2669
Low season 3★ High season 3★ (also available in 4★ & 5★)
EUROPE | TWO BRITISH CAPITALS
Relax and discover the highlights & rich heritage of Britain in comfort
with the UK's excellent rail service to get you to the "must see" places.
Admire stunning scenery, Royal Palaces, fascinating history, enjoy real
ales & search for ‘scary monsters’ as you travel around the Capital Cities
of England & Scotland.
7 days – Daily departures
from $1089 to $1409
Low season 3★ High season 3★ (also available in 4★)
EUROPE | THE IMPERIAL TRIANGLE
The European Cities of Prague, Vienna & Budapest are among the
most in-demand European destinations. Steeped in history & culture,
the independent traveller will find a wealth of things to do & discover
while visiting these fascinating imperial cities and return with countless
memories of the cuisine, the architecture and diverse history.
7 days – Daily departures
from $919 to $969
Low season 3★ High season 3★ (also available in 4★)
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