Day 1:
(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Amsterdam, Holland. (Sat.) The day is free to rest or to start exploring the Dutch capital. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions and Tour Director for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Amsterdam–Rhineland, Germany. (Sun.) Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see this captivating city. You may wish to join an optional excursion to the fishing village of Volendam at the former Zuiderzee. Next, on the way to Germany, drive through the Dutch region best known as the locale of
A Bridge Too Far. Tonight you are staying at the Rhine River. (B,D)

Day 4:
Rhineland–Munich. (Mon.) Highlight this morning is a RHINE CRUISE (weather permitting). Then, enjoy a comfortable drive to Bavaria’s capital, Munich. Your orientation drive features the 1972 Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and a picture stop at the impressive Nymphenburg Palace. Tonight you may wish to try a stein of beer at the Hofbrauhaus! (B)

Day 5:
Munich–Innsbruck, Austria–Venice, Italy. (Tue.) Enter Austria and stop in Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian Tyrol. Walk through the Old Town and take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Continue south along spectacular Brenner Pass road across the mighty barrier of the Tyrolean Alps into Italy, and arrive in Venice, the celebrated “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire the byzantine Basilica, the Clock Tower, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects, then time to explore or to join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Day 6:
Venice–Lugano, Switzerland. (Wed.) Through the lush Lombardian plains, past the commercial capital of Milan into Italian-speaking southern Switzerland and arrive in the subtropical town of Lugano. Stroll along the lake or browse through the many shops of Via Nassa. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for how to spend your evening. (B)

Day 7:
Lugano–Lucerne. (Thu.) This morning, admire the towering majesty of the Swiss Alps as you drive along the St. Gotthard highway and pass through William Tell country to the captivating charm of Lucerne. During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobbled streets of the Old Town, then cross the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Time to shop for Swiss watches or to join an optional excursion to one of the famous Alps surrounding Lucerne. (B,D)

Day 8:
Lucerne–Paris, France. (Fri.) Cross the Swiss border and enter France. Drive past the vineyards of Burgundy and Fontainebleau Forest. Tonight you are in Paris, the traditional climax of every European tour. (B)

Day 9:
Paris. (Sat.) Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the baroque Palace of Versailles is available, and tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B)

Day 10:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight from Paris arrives the same day. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
12/5/2008 - 12/14/2008	$1,939	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/19/2008 - 12/28/2008	$2,019	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
Price Details US Single supplement not applicable on this vacation. Triple room reduction per person: $86 Extra nights per person in Amsterdam: Nov.-Dec.: in single room $322, in twin room $190, in triple room $155 Jan.-Mar.: in single room $360, in twin room $212, in triple room $175 Extra nights per person in Paris: Nov.-Dec.: in single room $248, in twin room $137, in triple room $124 Jan.-Mar.: in single room $283, in twin room $155, in triple room $140 Extra nights per person in London: Nov.-Dec.: in single room $245, in twin room $173, in triple room $160 Jan.-Mar.: in single room $162, in twin room $100, in triple room $90 2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Related Tours XQT|Extend Your Tour in London by Eurostar Train

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

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!

Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.