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It was fashionable in the 18th Century for young noblemen to embark on an extended 'Grand Tour of Europe'. This is our version here. Simply the best on offer. This grand tour has many two-night stays in the major cities and is well paced. Due to its length, it has been planned with a relaxing three night Greek Island cruise in the middle of the itinerary. All the travelling days have frequent stops. Most of the hotels on this tour are modern. As for locations, the Hotel Jezero is situated in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik's Ariston has the perfect seaside setting while the newly renovated Renaissance Lucerne is only a stone's throw away from the Chapel Bridge.What's Included
Quality Dining
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment whilst cruising (HD)
- A Dine-Around Evening in Lucerne - where you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants (DA)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in a Parisian bistro (CD)
- 33 enhanced or buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L) and 12 three course table d´hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) and 3 Suppers (S)
First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight´s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- 3 night cruise including outside cabin & porthole, port tax & crew gratuities
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- London Airport transfer service available
Highlights
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour and Dutch countryside excursion.
- Boppard: Embark on a Rhine cruise past vineyards and castles.
- Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof & Imperial Palace.
- Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart´s Birthplace and the Cathedral.
- Vienna: Visit Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. See the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House.
- Zagreb: Tour both the Lower Town the medieval Upper Town.
- Plitvice National Park: Tour the pristine lakes
- Split: Visit the basement of Diocletian´s palace.
- Kotor: visit the old town of Kotor and its fjord setting.
- Athens: Ascend the Acropolis. and see the Temple of Zeus.
- Cruising: Visit the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, plus the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
- Sorrento: Cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ride into Capri town by open top taxi (weather permitting) and funicular railway.
- Pompeii: A guided tour of the ill fated Roman resort.
- Rome: Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter´s Basilica. Overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
- Tuscany: Enjoy a short tutorial about Chianti wines.
- Venice: See the Doges´ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St Mark´s Basilica. Enjoy a gondola serenade along the canals.
- Florence: Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo then a guide shows you Signoria Square, the Duomo and Baptistery. See the original Statue of `David´ in the Academy Museum.
- Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
- Monaco: Visit the playground of the rich and famous.
- Lucerne: See Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & Jesuit Church. Cog-wheel train and cable-car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus.
- Paris: A guided tour of the Louvre. Ascend the Eiffel Tower. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.
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London - Amsterdam
After a warm welcome from your Tour Director, drive to Dover. Admire the white cliffs on the channel crossing to France. Continue through Belgian countryside on your way to Amsterdam where you enjoy a Welcome Reception with drink and a light meal, followed by time to relax and explore.
Stay: Mövenpick City Centre (RW) |
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Amsterdam Sightseeing
Cross Dam Square and pass the Royal Palace to see diamonds being cut and polished. This afternoon, you can choose between time at leisure to visit the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House, or join an included drive through typical Dutch countryside. (BB)
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Amsterdam - Heidelberg
Past the `Bridge Too Far´ at Arnhem before crossing the German border and heading to the scenic Rhine Gorge. Explore the wine village of Boppard before joining a relaxing Rhine cruise past half-timbered villages and turreted castles perched high above terraced vineyards. Hear about the Siren of the Loreley Rock then continue to Heidelberg.
Stay: Crowne Plaza Heidelberg (BB/D)
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Heidelberg - Innsbruck
Drive south into the Bavarian Alps to see King Ludwig´s Neuschwanstein Castle. Then take a scenic alpine drive through the mountains into Austria. Arrive at the beautiful city of Innsbruck where you walk through the Old Town to see the Golden Roof.
Stay: Hilton (BB) |
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Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna
Make your way to Salzburg `alive with the Sound of Music´. Walk with your guide through the Mirabell Gardens and see Mozart´s birthplace and the Cathedral. Later, drive along the Danube Valley, passing Melk Abbey, to stately Vienna.
Stay: Hilton (BB) |
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Vienna Sightseeing
Join a local guide for a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, full of frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, mirrors and ornaments. Your guided city tour continues around the Ring Road, seeing the Parliament, Winter Palace and Opera House. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)
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Vienna - Zagreb
Drive through Styria´s forested mountains and over the Slovenian border to Maribor. Follow the Drava River to Croatia and its capital of Zagreb. On a guided tour, see the green squares of the modern Lower Town. Then move on to the medieval Upper Town, with its Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Marks Church and Pope´s Tower.
Stay: Sheraton (BB/D) |
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Zagreb - Plitvice National Park
Time at leisure this morning. Maybe take an optional excursion to Tito´s home town of Kumrovec before departing for one of Europe´s finest natural wonders.
Stay: Jezero (BB/D)
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Plitvice National Park - Split
Tour Plitvice Lakes National Park. Visit Korana Canyon to see the falls and Tomicevo Pogledalo for views over the park. Drive on to the Dalmatian coast, and admire the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace in Trogir before continuing to Split
Stay: Atrium (BB) |
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Split - Dubrovnik
Some 1700 years ago, the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here; with your guide today explore the streets and buildings within that same palace. Venture into the underground rooms thought to have housed his slaves. Drive along the sun drenched coast to Dubrovnik.
Stay: Ariston (BB/D)
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Dubrovnik Sightseeing
A guided sightseeing tour in the Old Town explores the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions. See Onofrio´s fountain and the Rector´s Palace, the city walls, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. The afternoon is at leisure - maybe take a sunset cruise this evening? (BB)
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Dubrovnik - Kotor - Tirana
Over the border, visit the old town of Kotor, perched beside the only European fjord outside of Norway. Continue through the spectacular scenery of Montenegro. Then cross into the mysterious emerging country of Albania and stay in the capital of Tirana.
Stay: Sheraton (BB/D)
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Tirana - Ioannina
Head south through the spectacular scenery to the northern mountainous region of Greece and the pretty resort of Ioannina, built on the bank of Lake Pamvotis.
Stay: Du Lac (BB/D)
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Ioannina - Athens
Take a scenic drive to the ancient Greek capital. Your luxury hotel ideally situated in the heart of Athens and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Stay: Divani Caravel (BB) |
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Athens Sightseeing
Join a local guide this morning for your Athens sightseeing tour. Enjoy glory in abundance, from the Parthenon and Acropolis to the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of the Wingless Victory and Hadrian´s Arch. The afternoon is at leisure to explore at your own pace. (BB)
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Cruising - Mykonos
Board your cruise ship and set sail for the Cyclades. Arrive early evening at the island of Mykonos. The narrow lanes of the town were originally built to discourage the wind and pirates! Tonight they´re yours to explore. (BB/L/D/S)
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Cruising - Kusadasi & Patmos
Dock at the Turkish port of Kusadasi, where you can explore the bazaar or perhaps visit the extensive ruins of ancient Ephesus. Next call in at the island of Patmos, where St. John wrote the book of Revelations in the celebrated Grotto of the Apocalypse. Tonight enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment. (BB/L/HD/S) |
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Cruising - Santorini
Arrive beneath the sheer cliffs of Santorini in the cool of early morning. Then you have a full day to experience the island´s cliff top restaurants and cafes, breathtaking views, white cuboid houses, ancient ruins and black volcanic sandy beaches. Set sail this evening as the sun silhouettes the islands (BB/L/D/S)
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Athens - Overnight Boat
Disembark your cruise in Athens this morning. Time to explore the markets of the Plaka before crossing the amazing Corinth Canal to the Peloponnese region of Greece. At the port of Patras board your comfortable overnight ferry bound for Italy. (Breakfast / Dinner)
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Overnight Boat - Sorrento
A leisurely departure from Ancona and cross the Apennines to the west coast and beautiful cliff-top resort of Sorrento. Arrive early evening with time to explore and savour the views over the Gulf of Naples.
Stay: Grand Hotel La Pace (BB/D) |
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Capri Excursion
Cruise to the magical island of Capri. Weather permitting, ascend to Capri town by open top taxi for a guided tour. Browse in the exclusive boutiques before descending to the port by funicular. Back in Sorrento visit the lively Piazza Tasso to watch the art of `intarsio´ wood inlaying. Maybe explore the famous Amalfi Coast? (BB)
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Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome
Drive to the Roman town of Pompeii, buried by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Your local guide leads you through the cobbled streets, shops, villas and temples bringing to life the plight of the ill-fated citizens. Then it´s on to Rome.
Stay: Romanico Palace (BB) |
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Rome Sightseeing
With a local guide, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Then see Michelangelo´s `Pieta´ inside St Peter´s Basilica. Cross the River Tiber to visit the massive Colosseum and look out over the Roman Forum. You are at leisure this afternoon. (BB)
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Rome - Venice
Today past the hill-towns of Umbria, on through Tuscany and Apennine Mountains to the Veneto plains. Soon you arrive in the magical city of Venice.
Stay: Continental (BB/D)
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Venice Sightseeing
Cruise down the canal to St.Mark´s Square and alight to see the Bridge of Sighs which connects the Doges´ Palace to the prisons. In the square, see the bell tower, the beautiful mosaics of St. Mark´s Basilica and the Clock Tower. After a demonstration of Venetian glass blowing, board a gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals accompanied by musicians. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)
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Venice - Florence
Drive past the mansions of Venetian nobility that line the Brenta Canal. On approach into Tuscany, hear about the famous chianti wine which comes from this region. Enjoy the sweeping view of the Florence skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo before reaching your hotel.
Stay: NH Anglo American (BB/D)
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Florence Sightseeing
Visit the Academy Museum with a local guide to see Michelangelo´s original `David´, then walk to the Cathedral and Baptistry, where Ghiberti´s `Gates of Paradise´ have been recreated in all their glory. Last stop is Signoria Square, political heart of the city and now an open air gallery of sculpture. After a demonstration of traditional leather work, the rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)
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Florence - Pisa - Monaco - Nice
Lend your support to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before following the Italian Riviera coast to France. Stop in Monaco to see its harbour, Monte Carlo Casino and drive the Grand Prix circuit before continuing to elegant Nice.
Stay: Radisson Blu (BB)
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Nice At Leisure
Relax and enjoy a day on the legendary Cote D´Azur. This lovely town is enchanting France at it´s very best. Take a stroll along the fabled Promenade des Anglais, walk through the shady gardens or relax on the beach. Browse in the exclusive boutiques or perhaps consider an optional excursion to other parts of the Riviera. (BB)
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Nice - Lucerne
Visit a local French perfumery before passing through the Italian Lake District into the scenic Swiss Alps. Stay tonight in the beautiful 14C city of Lucerne.
Stay: Renaissance Lucerne (BB)
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Lucerne Sightseeing
Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway for stunning views of the Swiss Alps. Back in Lucerne, see the sorrowful Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and covered Chapel Bridge before some free time to shop for watches or delicious chocolate. For your dining pleasure tonight, choose from our selected restaurants. (BB/DA)
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Lucerne - Paris
Drive to Basel before crossing the Rhine to enter France. Travel through the wine-growing Burgundy region to Paris. This evening enjoy good food, wine and company at an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner in a Parisian bistro.
Stay: Pullman Paris Bercy (BB/HD)
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Paris Sightseeing
Museum. See the Mona Lisa and many more priceless works amassed over the ages by the Kings of France. Sightseeing
continues past Garnier´s splendid Opera House. See the obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the grand Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Now survey the city from the heights of the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)
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Paris - London
Cross the World War One battlefields of the Somme to arrive at the port of Calais for your return Channel crossing to Dover. Continue to London, where your tour comes to an end. (BB)
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34 Day European Heritage Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys.
1 Reviews,
Average Rating 4.0
of 5.
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Jenny and I returned today from our trip to England and Europe today (25 October 2011). Many thanks to Insight and to Global Journeys for co-ordinating our travel itinerary. Our transfers and accommodation in London (Thistle Marble Arch) were great and we enjoyed our 5 or so days in London. The Insight 'European Heritage Tour' was one of the best spent 34 days of our life. At first I was cautious about spending 34 days touring Europe in a coach but the experience turned out to be fabulous. The coaches used by Insight are set up for 40 people rather than the 50 plus seat coaches. Plenty of leg room to lay-back when you are tired, scheduled breaks every two hours or so. Every hotel met or exceeded our expectation. Nobody could ever complain about the high standards of accommodation provided by Insight on this tour. Our tour commenced in London on 15 September with around 30 passengers, two couples were from Canada and the remainder were Aussies. Some left the tour in Athens where another 8 passengers joined us, yes, another 8 Aussies! The included tours, excursions and meals were excellent as was the included three-night Greek Island Cruise. I will be writing to Insight separately to acknowledge the great time we had. However, such times are only achieved through great planning, coordination and teamwork between Insight, the tour director and the coach driver not to mention a wonderful group of fellow passengers. Betty Griffiths, our tour director and Dino, our Italian driver, are true professionals, noteworthy organisers, good companions and great representatives for Insight. When we were approaching the Greek border from Albania we learnt that the border was closed for our coach. Betty and Insight arranged for a Greek Coach to meet us on the Greek side of the border to transfer us and our baggage for the next two days then onward to Athens. The paper work needed for our coach to cross the border to Greece could not be processed because the public servants were on a 48 hour strike. As you are probably aware the Greek Government has imposed severe austerity measures because of the EU monetary crises. At first it looked as though we would have to take our bags off our coach and trolley them 850 metres down the road (being no-man's land between the Albanian and Greek border). Alas, Betty convinced the Albanian Police to drive her down to the Greek border and then got permission to drive our coach down the 850 metres of road to make the baggage transfer much easier. How easy was that? Dino had to stay with his coach in Albania for the duration of the two day strike in Greece. He ultimately met up with us in Athens. Upon arrival at our first night in Greece (Ioannina) one couple received sad news of the death of a close family member and they needed to urgently return to Australia. Their timely return would not have been possible without Betty Griffiths. At short notice Betty went to unprecedented lengths to coordinate their departure from Greece, albeit during a 48 hour general strike. A truly remarkable tour director! Betty and Dino should be commended, they were just great. On another day, when leaving Athens, we were passing the Greek Parliament, red traffic light and the coach was surrounded by about 300 protesting students. No panic, five or so minutes delay and off again. All of these exciting extras at no extra charge! What more could you ask? Finally a big thanks to Yvonne Brooks at Global Journeys for all of her help in organising this wonderful trip, we had such a great time. The standard of service and follow up to every question that I raised was quickly satisfied. We received all of our travel documents on time. Global Journeys were very efficient. Who said that great holidays cannot be successfully organised on the internet? I will be recommending Global Journeys to all of our friends.
Gary & Jennifer Corben (Australia)
Tour Date 15/09/2011 |
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Tour Operator: Insight Vacations
 Insight Vacations, Europe's premier escorted tour operator, provides premium escorted motorcoach vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean and North America. 'The Art of Touring in Style' lies at the very heart of Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.
Tour Type: Discovery
These exciting tours allow you to experience a 'snapshot' of Europe. They range from four to thirty-four days' duration, with many relaxing two and three-night stays. Expertly planned, their sightseeing inclusions give you fantastic touring and free time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Insight is completely unique. Simply, we are the only tour operator to give you more legroom on every tour at no extra cost: you'll consistently stay in quality hotels in desirable locations; you'll enjoy more included sightseeing; and because you'll travel in smaller groups (max 40 people), you'll receive better personal service from your experienced Tour Director and Tour Driver.
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Insight Vacations plays host to over 100,000 guests every year and has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and the UK . The company has also appointed specialist agents in Argentina, Brazil, Mauritius, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China. It is therefore quite typical to find many different nationalities on any one tour.
With only 40 guests on our premium tours instead of the standard 53, Insight clients enjoy a more personalised service. In a smaller group, you'll be closer to your local guide for a more in-depth experience, you'll spend less time waiting to get into sights and it will be faster checking into hotels with your luggage arriving quicker to your room. Insight groups are smaller, more intimate and more friendly.
 Yet another exclusive feature of an Insight premium tour is the incredible space and comfort you'll enjoy when travelling. Our luxury coaches have been specially reconfigured with fewer seats, you'll relax in style whilst enjoying up to twice as much legroom than on a standard touring coach.
Insight hotels are consistently first class standard and higher or in a style appropriate to the destination. They have been selected because they are good private or small collection hotels or from well-known chains such as Marriott, Renaissance and Hilton. Insight also chooses hotels based on their location. We know you'll prefer to stay centrally, convenient to the main historic, shopping or entertainment districts; or scenically in areas of natural beauty.
Time & time again, our guests tell us that it was their Tour Director who really made their trip. Our Tour Directors are amongst the finest in the business and will help steer you through the labyrinth of Europe 's cultures, languages and diversities and bring its magic to life before your eyes.
At Insight, planning the perfect tour is our speciality. Not only to we include the 'must see' sights, we carefully balance our itineraries to give you plenty of free time to relax and immerse yourself in the location.
The prices listed cover all hotel accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Insight Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling. All tips have been included for services on tour by dining-room staff, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and train stations.
On an Insight Vacation, some gratuities are included in the price of your trip: baggage handling, meal service for all meals listed in the tour itinerary, and hotel service charge. Room service, however, is not included in the tour price. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
These are activities that we do not automatically include but are offered at the start of your tour designed to enhance your travel experience. Your Tour Director will have a list of available options and the appropriate costs. They are carefully programmed to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit. It could be a seafood lunch in Venice, a concert in Vienna or a Grand Canyon Helicopter ride. A detailed list and costs can be found in your tour documentation.
If you wish to share with another tour member you can advise Global Journeys at the time of booking. Insight believes that traveling solo doesn't have to cost you more. We will try to match you with someone of the same sex in order to avoid having to pay the single supplement. If we are not able to provide a suitable roommate, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Several tours do not provide this option (generally tours containing a cruise component) and so the Single Supplement applies.
There is a no smoking policy motorcoach touring policy. However, we do make plenty of convenience stops giving you the opportunity to smoke, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy of cup of coffee.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Insight including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Heathrow Transfers in London
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London
hotel. Insight has negotiated special group transfer rates from London's
Heathrow to the door of your Insight London hotel: AU $37 per person per single trip to/from Heathrow Airport. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off in time to
meet all flights booked to/from London's Heathrow Airport.
Insight's Transfer Terms & Conditions
- Global Journeys provides detailed flight information to Insight no fewer
than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be
changed.
- For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Insight
on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
- Insight only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
- In the event of flight delays outside of Insight's control, the transfers will
be deemed to be cancelled.
- All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available
for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
- In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or
demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
Gatwick Transfers in London
For passengers flying into London's Gatwick Airport, Global Journeys & Insight recommend the Gatwick Express, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com
Airport Transfers in Europe
All Insight passengers receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their
tour at specified times.
Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Insight providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Insight & Global Journeys.
European Private Transfers
If your flight times or arrival/departure days do not coincide with our shuttle transfers, you may choose to purchase a private shared transfer. Providing you also purchase the additional pre and post-tour hotel night(s) from Insight we can do this for you. Flight timings must be provided to Global Journeys no less than 21 days before the flight departure. Please enquire for pricing.
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