Please note that optional excursions featured below are based on the 2009 tour season and are listed for guidance and budget purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS

With Insight, you will enjoy many of Europe's famous highlights as included features on your tour - at no extra cost. However, there are an exciting array of additional excursions which are made available to help turn an already outstanding experience into a trip of a lifetime. These are entirely optional and offered to you at competitive prices. They are all bookable through your Tour Director at the commencement of your tour as many of them are planned to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit.

The following list is a general selection as it would be impossible to operate all excursions on any one tour. This selection will vary due to seasonal conditions and museum opening days and times. Your Tour Director will give you a receipt once you have paid for your excursions. Payment can be made in cash or by Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please note that credit/debit card payments can only be processed in Euros however cash can be taken in most major currencies and your Tour Director will be able to give you specific details of relevant exchange rates on commencement of your tour.

HOW TO BUDGET FOR OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

The final list of optional excursions to be offered during your tour by your Tour Director will be based on the descriptions and pricing featured in this leaflet. To help your pre tour budgeting we suggest you allow approximately € 45 per person per day for optional excursions.

INNSBRUCK

INN05 TYROLEAN EVENING & DINNER

Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment, featuring dancers in national costume, yodeling and entertainment typical of the life, crafts and traditions of the Tyrolean people. (Two drinks included) € 56

INN07 TYROLEAN HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDE

We visit a typical mountain village and then enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride which takes us through the mountains and valleys of the Tyrol. We make a stop in a quaint tavern for a drink, before returning to Innsbruck. € 34

(Occasionally this tour may be offered with dinner) € 55)

SALZBURG

SZG02 THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Salzburg area is where the Von Trapp family story was filmed. Relive with us this famous musical as we take you to see Maria's Monastery. St Peter's Cemetery, and other location sights.€ 27

SZG06 EAGLE'S NEST & THE BAVARIAN ALPS

Drive deep into the National Park past farmhouses and picturesque villages to the ruins of Obersalzburg. From here, transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic mountain climb to Hilter's notorious 'Eagles Nest'. There are splendid views through the arches up to the 'Hohen Goll' and across the snowcapped peaks. € 45

VENICE

VCE02 BURANO EXCURSION & LUNCH

Explore the Venetian lagoon on our cruise around the islands including the colourful island of Burano a photographers paradise and famous for its lace. Then enjoy a superb lunch sampling the local specialities.€ 65

VCE06 MAGICAL VENICE

This evening we board our private boats for a tour down the famous 'Grand Canal', past illuminated palazzi and twinkling chandeliers, to the romantic St Mark's Square. We have reservations in a famous café where we sit under the stars listening to the orchestras play some of Italy's best loved music (One drink is included). € 45

VCE08 VENICE OF THE DOGES

Our private guided tour shows us first the glistening interior of the Basilica of San Marco with its extraordinary gold mosaics. Then to the Doge's Palace, symbol of Venetian power, with its State rooms and spectacular paintings. Then through to the Bridge of Sighs for a visit to the prison from which Casanova escaped!. € 34

LUCERNE

LCR01 LAKE LUCERNE CRUISE

The true beauty of Lake Lucerne is revealed as we cruise the tranquil waters and enjoy the stunning scenery of snow-capped mountains, green pastures and dense forests. SF 37

(Occasionally this tour can be offered as a 'Happy Hour' cruise with drinks. SF 47)

LCR07 SWISS ALPINE SHOW WITH LUNCH

Enjoy a typical Swiss lunch including cheese fondue and drinks whilst being entertained by a lively show featuring song, dance, Alpine horn blowing and traditional Swiss flag-throwing. SF 76

LCR14 CARRIAGES & COUNTRYSIDE

A chance to meet the Swiss, as local farmers take us on a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Enjoy stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a local farm where local drinks and snacks will be served. SF65

ROME

ROM01 CLASSICAL ROME

Our classical tour spans Rome's fascinating history from ancient Rome to the early Christians and the glory of the Papal Residence. First a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, immortalized by Michelangelo's painted ceiling. Then we visit the Catacombs where the Ancient Christians were buried in underground cemeteries. (On some tours the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls will be visited as an alternative to the Catacombs) €62

ROM05 ROMAN DINNER PARTY

Enjoy a splendid evening of Italian food and wine with entertainment €59

ROM16 INTRODUCTION TO ROME

This walking tour takes you to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona with its pavement cafes, 17th century fountains and architecture. Perhaps have your portrait painted by one of the street artists! €31

PARIS

PAR02 SEINE CRUISE & ILLUMINATIONS

First we take a Seine cruise on the famous Parisian boats. Then our illuminations tour reveals the magic and grandeur of the 'city of light' - a vision to last a lifetime. €31

PAR16 GUIDED VISIT TO LE GRAND LOUVRE

With an expert guide, enter the largest museum in the world via the controversial glass pyramid for a tour of the Louvre's most famous exhibits. Admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo as well as the winged Samothrace and the paintings of David and Gericault. €39

PAR24 MOULIN ROUGE

Dinner and cabaret at the Moulin Rouge - the original Parisian cabaret - immortalized by the recent award winning film! €144

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