Ten European Vacations for Under $1,000 (land only)  $999Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2010 Other dates available from $1,039 to $1,199 per person. This exciting vacation is a delightful introduction to the history and culture of England, Scotland, and Wales. Begin your trip in London with a full day to discover the city’s landmarks on your own or to take an optional tour. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour in Cambridge, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning, and then in York, England’s most complete medieval city. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes, before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, where your guided sightseeing tour includes mighty Edinburgh Castle with its Crown Jewels. Travel south through the Lowlands to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed young runaway couples. Continue through the Lake District, considered the finest of England’s national parks. Visit Wordsworth’s charming Grasmere and follow the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Enjoy a walking tour of 2,000-year-old Chester and an overnight in Liverpool of Beatles fame. Next up: Llangollen in Wales, home of an annual international competition for poets and musicians. Return to England to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and drive through the scenic Cotswolds. Enjoy an orientation drive in Bristol and explore elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Contemplate mysterious Stonehenge and majestic Salisbury. Return to London for the conclusion of your grand Britain vacation. Contact us for pricing and dates  $999 Oct 4 -12, 2010 Other dates available from $1,105 to $1,165 per person Discover the heart of the Italian lakes on this magnificent getaway. Your vacation begins with two nights at picturesque Lake Maggiore. Enjoy free time to relax or join an optional boat trip to the Borromean Islands. Heading east, cross the border into Switzerland for a stop at beautiful Lake Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside promenade, shop on Via Nassa, or explore the Piazza Riforma. Cross back into Italy to arrive at Lake Como, where you’ll spend two nights and will enjoy an included boat trip to picture-perfect Bellagio. Continue through the Franciacorta wine-growing area and pause at Lake Iseo and the spa town of Sirmione on your way to lovely Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps. After two overnights, travel south to Romeo & Juliet’s Verona, then return to Lake Maggiore for the conclusion of your glorious Italian lakes adventure. Contact us for pricing and dates  $995 Oct 29 - Nov 6, 2010 Other dates available from $1,039 to $1,112 per person Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many traditions. This vacation features the major sights, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka quarter dotted with cafés and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidauros Theater, and explore Mycenae, where Agamemnon’s golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens for the conclusion of your Greek adventure. Contact us for pricing and dates  $989Mar 7 - 16, 2010; Mar 21-30, 2010 or Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2010 Other dates available from $1,009 to $1,119 per person The rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe are the focus of this popular vacation, starting and ending in Munich. Visit Prague’s Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Bohemian atmosphere of Town Hall Square with its world-famous Astronomical Clock; in Budapest, experience Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and a romantic promenade along the banks of the Danube. Add the sights, sounds, and tastes of Vienna—maybe sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz. Other highlights are stops in medieval Nuremberg and Mozart’s Salzburg, and enchanting natural scenery including the Alps and Danube River Valley—amazing features of a marvelous vacation. Contact us for pricing and dates  $989Mar 4-13, 2010 or Mar 18-27, 2010 Other dates available from $1,045 to $1,109 per person This exciting adventure introduces you to the fascinating major cities of the Iberian Peninsula, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin with an overnight and free time in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Then, visit fortified Avila and pretty Salamanca, pearls of the Castille region, and cross the Sierra da Estrela into Portugal to reach Coimbra, a charming hillside town that overlooks the Mondego River. Stop in Fatima to see its famous sanctuary, then on to the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions. Spend two nights in Lisbon and discover explorer Henry the Navigator’s exquisite city. Back into Spain via the Sierra de Aracena for two overnights in Seville, a lively city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. The vibrant city center boasts many stunning highlights, including the Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Plaza d’Espańa. Admire the Andalusian landscapes on the way to Cordoba with its Alcazar and lovely Mezquita. Travel across Don Quixote’s La Mancha, known for its castles and windmills, and return to Madrid for the final two nights of your vacation. Contact us for pricing and dates  $979Mar 18-26, 2010; Mar 25-Apr 2, 2010; Apr 1-9, 2010 Sept 30-Oct 8, 2010 or Oct 7-15, 2010 Other dates available from $1,025 to $1,075 per person Experience Northern France’s sights and landmarks, starting in Paris, the “City of Light.” Enjoy a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and a guided orientation of the city’s main highlights: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and many more. Visit Giverny with its splendid Monet Gardens, Rouen with its impressive Cathedral, admire Normandy’s striking coastline with memories of D-Day, and relive William the Conqueror’s feats as embroidered in the Bayeux tapestry. The wonder of Mont St. Michel is next on the list, then St. Malo, Rennes, and two overnights in Tours. On the way back to Paris, visit Orleans, the statue of Joan of Arc, and the Chartres Cathedral gothic masterpiece. Spend a final night in Paris to celebrate your vacation “joie de vivre!” Contact us for pricing and dates  $955Feb 20-Mar 5, 2010; Nov 27-Dec 10, 2010; Dec 4-17, 2010; Dec 11-24, 2010 Other dates available from $1,019 to $1,169 per person A country of many contrasts, Turkey is a unique crossroads between Europe and Asia. Begin in Istanbul—a vibrant city of mosques, markets, peddlers, and historic buildings of Byzanteum Constantinople fame—and drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Visit the battle site of World War I, then ferry across to Asia Minor. Take time to visit the remains of Homer’s legendary Troy, then motor through forested countryside to Kusadasi, famous for the Ephesus archaelogical site. Continue through the “Greek Meander,” the most fertile region in Turkey. Via Denizli, head north to Pamukkale with the ancient site of Hierapolis. By way of Konya, stop at the great 13th-century Agzikarahan Caravanserai, then to Göreme for an included visit to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians. Arrive in Turkey’s capital of Ankara. From here, travel into the kingdom of Phrygia to Gordion. Visit King Midas’ tomb before continuing to Bursa, famous for its great mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. Return to Istanbul and be sure to catch the unforgettable sight of the Bosporus at dusk. Contact us for pricing and dates <Back to Top> Not Included In Your Vacation Price Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. |  Affiliate Member     Orlando Airport  $5.49 per day  International Phone Sim Card  30% off Passports & Visas |
