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Easy Pace Londonand paris9 Days ~ England - FranceBuckingham Palace, LondonIdeal for the independent traveler, with 4 nights in London, an included half day sightseeing tour & plentyof time to explore at your leisure. Then take the fast route to France on the high speed Eurostar, for 3 nightsin Paris, with included sightseeing & time to really get to know this glittering capital city.DAY 1 – DEPART CANADA.Overnight flight to London.DAY 2 – ARRIVE LONDON.Welcome to London! After checking into yourhotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy.Sunday is a very special day in Londonso perhaps take the opportunity to visitPetticoat Lane market, join the crowds atSpeaker's Corner, or visit the National Gallery.Later, join an informative meeting and enjoya Welcome Drink with your Insight local host.Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.DAYS 3, 4 & 5 – LONDON ATLEISURE. Soak up the city sights with anincluded sightseeing tour. Firstly, admire BigBen, the Houses of Parliament and historicWestminster Abbey, where kings and queenshave been crowned since 1065. Then drivethrough the West End, seeing Downing Street,Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column. Nowwalk with your guide to Buckingham Palace towitness the pomp and pageantry of theChanging of the Guard (if operating*). Lastly,Eiffel Tower, Parisdrive along Piccadilly, past Green Park andthe Ritz, to finish in the heart of the West End.Why not complete your stay with a visit toone of the magnificent museums? Harrods isa must for shoppers, and don’t forget to visitLondon’s Theatreland. Perhaps take a day tripto Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, orShakespeare’s Stratford? (B)DAY 6 – LONDON – PARIS. Meet yourTour Director who will escort you to St PancrasStation to take the Eurostar to Paris. In justtwo-and-a-half hours, and after passingthrough the Channel Tunnel, you arrive in Parisand transfer to your hotel. The evening is yoursto explore this romantic city; consider takingan optional tour of the Paris illuminations.Hotel: Pullman Paris Bercy. (B)DAYS 7 & 8 – PARIS AT LEISURE.A half-day sightseeing tour includes theOpera House, the Place Vendome, theMadeleine, the Place de la Concorde and theArc de Triomphe. Also see the instantlyrecognisable Eiffel Tower and the enchantingNotre Dame Cathedral. Relax in an al frescocafé, ascend the Eiffel Tower or go shopping atthe Galleries Lafayette: the afternoon is yoursto enjoy. Evening options include dinner in aParisian bistro or a dazzling cabaret show. (BB)DAY 9 – RETURN TO CANADAYour vacation ends after breakfast with a transferto the airport from the hotel at 07.30 am. (CB)EnglandLONDON(Day 2, 3, 4 and 5)Place de la Concorde, ParisChannelTunnelEurostar TrainPARIS(Day 6, 7, 8 and 9)FranceThese great tour featuresare also IncludedExcursions & SightsIn London view Big Ben, the Houses ofParliament and Westminster AbbeySee Downing Street, Trafalgar Square andwitness the Changing of the Guard atBuckingham Palace (if operating*)In Paris see the Place de la Concorde,Madeleine, Opera House, theArc de Triomphe, Eiffel Towerand Notre Dame CathedralGuided City ToursIndepth half-day sightseeing toursof London and ParisInsight's First Class ServicesInsight Hotels include all service charges,taxes and porterageTravel by standard Eurostar Expresstrain from London to ParisPorterage included on EurostarEscorted from London to Paris (Days 6-9)Arrival and departure transfersWelcome Drink & informative meetingQuality Dining4 full Breakfasts (B) & 3 Buffet Breakfasts (BB)9 days from C$165 per dayStarts - Ends Land Only Air+LandCanada Canada from †2008Nov 01 - Nov 09 $1560 $2399Nov 15 - Nov 23 $1560 $2399Nov 29 - Dec 07 $1560 $2399Dec 06 - Dec 14 $1560 $2399Dec 27 - Jan 04 $1485 $2330SupplementsSingle Room $605Pre & post tour accommodationPer person per night Twin Single TripleThistle Marble Arch, London01 Nov 08-16 Dec 08 $142 $239 $13217 Dec 08-28 Feb 09 $122 $219 $11201 Mar 09-15 Apr 09 $142 $239 $132Pullman Paris Bercy $143 $229 $143†All Land & Air PricesIncludes economy class transatlantic roundtrip air travel from Toronto. For supplementsfrom other Canadian gateways, see page 5.KeyCENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTSLOCALLY GUIDED TOUR2009Jan 10 - Jan 18 $1485 $2330Jan 24 - Feb 01 $1485 $2330Feb 07 - Feb 15 $1485 $2330Feb 21 - Mar 01 $1485 $2330Mar 07 - Mar 15 $1560 $2399Mar 21 - Mar 29 $1560 $2490Reductions (See page 4)Share a Triple Room SAVE $30 p.p.NotesREF: W968B. Prices are C$ per person sharing atwin room. Tours depart on a Saturday and returnon Sunday. If the above hotels are not available,hotels of a similar standard will be used. In theevent of low numbers tours will be locally hosted.*In Winter, the Changing of the Guard takes placeon alternate days. On the occasions when it isnot operating, a visit to the Horseguards Paradewill be made. 40 seat coaches with washroomsare not used on this itinerary. This tour alsooperates during Summer. See Insight’s PremiumEurope & Britain brochure for departure details.6-7
Christmas Markets ofgermany & alsace9 Days ~ Christmas Market SpecialChristmas markets in the old town of TrierThe festive season is a very special time in Europe and each year the traditional Christmas markets drawmillions of visitors, opening before the first Sunday of Advent, (around the time of Thanksgiving in the U.S.)and usually continuing until Christmas Eve.FRANKFURT(Day 2, 8 and 9)TrierM o s e l l eV a l l e yR h i n eV a l l e yGermanyHEIDELBERG(Day 7)RothenburgEnjoy dinner in StrasbourgCanal views in La Petite France, StrasbourgDAY 1 – DEPART CANADA. Overnight flight to Frankfurt.DAY 2 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT. ‘Frohe Weihnachten’ (Merry Christmas) andwelcome to Germany! Transfers from Frankfurt Airport to the tour hotel depart at 09:30 &12:00. Later, enjoy an orientation tour before joining your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.Hotel: Sheraton Congress. (D)DAY 3 – FRANKFURT – COLMAR. Follow the scenic Rhine and Moselle Rivers tothe former Roman town of Trier. Visit the festive Christmas market in front of the cathedralbefore skirting the Vosges Mountains to your hotel in Colmar, which has prospered fromthe wine trade since the 13th century. Hotel: Best Western Grand Hotel Bristol. (BB,D)DAY 4 – COLMAR SIGHTSEEING. Today is devoted to Colmar’s Old Town, siteof the illuminated Christmas Market. Admire the picturesque old houses along Rue desMarchands (Merchants Street) and Rue Merciére (Haberdasher Street) and also see theimposing Dominican church. Maybe even join in the fun at the open-air ice-rink? (BB)DAY 5 – COLMAR – STRASBOURG. Explore the Christmas markets of the Alsacetoday! Follow part of the wine road to the small towns of Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé whereyou can sample the local specialties on offer. Continue to Obernai. At this time of year it istransformed into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll through the narrow, winding streetspast high gabled houses to the Marché de la Gastronomie (food market). Home for the nexttwo nights is Strasbourg. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner tonight. Hotel: Hilton. (BB,HD)DAY 6 – STRASBOURG. Spend a day in the capital of Alsace, seat of the Council ofEurope and Court of Human Rights. Strasbourg Christmas market is France’s oldest and oneof the largest with more that 100 stalls. You also visit La Petite France, a cosy neighbourhoodof timbered fairy-tale buildings with Christmas shops and a gingerbread bakery. (BB)DAY 7 – STRASBOURG – HEIDELBERG. Travel through part of the BlackForest on your way to Heidelberg, city of the 'Student Prince'. Look out over the RiverNeckar from the castle heights before exploring the Christmas Markets in the town centre.Hotel: Best Western Leonardo. (BB,D)DAY 8 – HEIDELBERG – FRANKFURT. Visit the Christmas Shop andcelebrated Christmas market in the charming medieval walled city of Rothenburg. Returnto Frankfurt in the late afternoon. Hotel: Sheraton Congress. (BB)DAY 9 – RETURN TO CANADA. After breakfast, your transfer to FrankfurtAirport’s Terminal 1 arrives at 09.00 and Terminal 2 at 09:15. (BB)FranceKeyCENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTSGateway hotelHIGHLIGHT DINNERSV o s g e s M t sSTRASBOURG(Day 5 and 6)ObernaiRibeauvilléRiquewihrCOLMAR(Day 3 and 4)SwitzerlandThese great tour featuresare also IncludedExcursions & SightsVisit the colourful Christmas Marketsat Trier, Colmar, Strasbourg, Obernai,Heidelberg and RothenburgScenic drive along the Rhine and Moselle ValleysVisit the towns of Riquewihr and Ribeauvilléon the Alsace wine routeVisit La Petite France in StrasbourgVisit Heidelberg Castle terraceExplore the medieval walled city of RothenburgGuided City ToursOrientation tours of Colmar, Obernai,Strasbourg, Heidelberg & RothenburgInsight's First Class ServicesEscorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury 40 seat touring coach withextra legroom & onboard toiletFirst Class hotels with allservice charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveler document wallet,map book journal & information packComplimentary arrival transfer onDay 2 and departure transfer Day 9Quality DiningHighlight Dinner in Strasbourg (HD)7 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 three course tabled’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)B l a c k F o r e s t9 daysfrom C$193 per dayStarts - Ends Land Air+LandCanada Canada Only from †Nov 28 - Dec 06 $1735 $2440Nov 30 - Dec 08 $1810 $2515Dec 06 - Dec 14 $1735 $2440Dec 08 - Dec 16 $1885 $2775Dec 12 - Dec 20 $1925 $2815Dec 14 - Dec 22 $1810 $2699Dec 19 - Dec 27 $1735 $2625SupplementsSingle Room Dec 08 & 12. $775Nov 30. Dec 14. $660All other departures $590Pre & post tour accommodation in FrankfurtPer person per night Twin Single TripleSheraton Congress $98 $146 $98Reductions (See page 4)Share a Triple Room SAVE $60 p.p.Young Travelers 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $193Early Payment SAVE up to $96 p.p.Frequent TravelerSAVE 5% p.p.Extra Tour Discount SAVE up to $96 p.p.NotesREF: W601. Prices are C$ per person sharing atwin room.†All Land & Air PricesIncludes economy class transatlantic roundtrip air travel from Toronto. For supplementsfrom other Canadian gateways, see page 5.Exchange news, views and valuable travel information with other Insight travelers on our ‘Bulletin Board’ at www.insightvacations.com
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