14 Day Luxury European 3 Gems Tour

A great value 14 day tour of France and Italy including 3 cultural centres of Europe - Paris - Venice - Rome.

Inclusions:
Return flights from Brisbane - Paris - Rome - Brisbane.
4 Star hotels all the way
French and Italian speaking tour guide
Small group - personalised tour
Tours as listed.
All transfers.

Departing 9th October 2010

Great Value $8450pp Twin Share

Paris

5 nights accommodation including breakfast in a 4 star hotel.

Tours:
Dinner at Montmartre - Moulin Rouge:
Moulin Rouge show dinner in a restaurant in the heart of Montmartre followed by the Moulin Rouge show with a glass of champagne served during the show. Restaurant will served traditional french cooking in a historical residence of the XIXth century.

Palais de Versailles : Half day ( 4 hours )
You will have the opportunity to discover on your own all the luxury of the palace while visiting the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen's Bedchamber ...
Free time to enjoy the various areas of the palace and stroll in the gardens

Giverny Claude Monet's House and Museum
The artist's estate has today been transformed into museum showing reproductions of his most famous works of art and still offers the authentic view that inspired the Nympheas Studio and famous gardens.

Before the house and the painter's studios, the garden is made up of two sections: the "Clos Normand" or Norman Grove, which is surrounded by colorful trees and flowers, and the Water Garden, in which the famous Japanese bridge still offers the authentic view that inspired Monet's "Nympheas" (water lilies) paintings.

You have the opportunity to visit the house and gardens on your own - guide is also available before or during the visit

La Vallee Village ( 5 hours and 45 minutes )
Located around 40 km from the centre of Paris, the Vallee Village is a paradise for smart fashion!
Ever dreamed of finding over 70 prestigious brands at reduced prices (by at least 33% off the original prices) all year long, all gathered in a charming environment!

This service offers you the advantage of direct transport without any stress of public transport. Don't miss out the chic outlet shopping experience during your stay

Overnight train from Paris to Venice.
Double cabin 1st class. Each car features wash cabin and a toilet.

Venice

3 nights accommodation including breakfast in a 4 star property.

Tour:
Original venice walk. (2 hours )
Visit of St. Mark's Square, walk through the alleys, visit of the House of Marco Polo, visit of the Merchants warehouse and visit of the Rialto Bridge.

Skip the queue queue at San Mark's Basilica! Visit St. Mark's Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks: the Basilica, its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities of the western world.... and learn how all of a sudden fate turned its back on her.

Then leave the square to discover the 'real Venice', enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where a magical city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. And through the sights and the historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Casanova and Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. Discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most beautiful city in the world, though not the most practical.

Fly from Venice to Rome.

Rome

3 nights accommodation including breakfast in a 4 star property

Tours:
Rome of the Caesars (4 hours )

Passing by Piazza Barberini, with the Triton Fountain by Barberini, we proceed to Piazza Venezia, where you will see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II, the first king of United Italy. The tour will then proceed to the Roman Forum, the old centre of the Imperial City, where the Senate House, the Basilicas and the Temples of the major Gods are located.

After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus, you will visit the Colosseum, surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great. The last stop on your tour will be the 5th century Christian Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, where you will see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo

Naples-Pompei ( 14 hours 30 minutes )

Early start from your accommodation in Rome, enjoy the scenic drive to Nalpes on the coast of Italy.

After a brief orientation of Naples on the way to Pompei, we take a moment to visit an ancient cameo and coral factory in Torre del Greco.

Arriving into Pompei, we take lunch in a traditional local restaurant before beginning our visit of the excavations.

After an extensive exploration of these famous ruins return to your accommodation in Rome.

22/10/10
Flights Rome to Brisbane

Flight details

BRISBANE - SINGAPORE - PARIS
9th October 2010
2:45pm arriving Singapore @ 8.50 pm ( 2 hours layover )
Departing Singapore 11.40pm arriving Paris 7:05 am


ROME - SINGAPORE - BRISBANE
22nd October 2010
Departing Rome for Singapore @ 12:00 pm arriving Singapore @ 06:05 am
Departing Singapore 09:55am arriving Brisbane 19:30pm

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