Most Insight tours already include a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. There may also be an exciting array of optional excursions which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. The following is a general list for guidance and budgeting purposes only. Actual optional excursions and prices will be advised by your Tour Director at the beginning of your tour.
AALSMEER FLOWER AUCTIONS
Each day, 19 million flowers and 2 million plants are sold at 'Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer'. This is the world's largest flower auction and you will experience the excitement of a live 'Dutch auction' from a specially designed viewing gallery. You will be dazzled by the millions of flowers being prepared for export.
Adult Price: EURO 20HIDDEN VENICE
An historical walk, with a local guide, through some of the lesser known quarters of Venice. Discover some of the secrets of other quarters of the Venetian labyrinth. Your experience will be enhanced by the use of individual headsets.
Adult Price: EURO 26DUTCH BULBFIELDS
Holland's Bollenstreek (bulb district) is a short drive from Amsterdam and is a seasonal delight. In the spring and summer months, millions of Dutch tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs erupt into a riot of colour from their orderly rows. The entrance fee is included. (This excursion is only available in season).
Adult Price: EURO 28PIAZZA FOUNTAINS
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! This tour is conducted by a local guide and you will utilise personal headsets.
Adult Price: EURO 32SEINE CRUISE ILLUMINATIONS
After our leisurely Seine Cruise we take a magical tour of the 'city of light'.
Adult Price: EURO 32PARLIAMENT
The impressive symbol of Hungary. It is the largest and most beautiful building in the country. It was the country's most expensive construction. They could have built a town for 40,000 inhabitants for the same cost! With all of its gilded decorations and marble it is called the 'Jewel box' of the nation.
Adult Price: EURO 35LAKE LUCERNE HAPPY HOUR CRUISE
Widely considered to be the loveliest of the mountain lakes, much of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few, privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by. Two drinks will be served during the trip.
Adult Price: EURO 38EXCURSION TO SZENTENDRE INCLUDING LUNCH
An opportunity to visit Hungary's most picturesque village along the riverside of the famous Danube bend. Enjoy free time strolling and shopping along its cobbled streets admiring the many craft shops and art galleries. Then enjoy a traditional Hungarian lunch including goulash soup and local wine.
Adult Price: EURO 42MAGICAL VENICE
This evening we board our private boats for a cruise 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 orchestra play some of Italy’s best loved music (One drink is included).
Adult Price: EURO 45ROMANTIC PRAGUE BY NIGHT
Enjoy your introduction to Prague. Start with an evening river cruise through the old city with drinks included. We then explore the narrow medieval streets either by miniature motorized train or minibus. (Occasionally this excursion may be operated without the river cruise at EURO 33).
Adult Price: EURO 45ELEGANT VIENNA
Explore the interior of the world’s most famous opera house and step back in time as we enjoy Vienna’s magnificent historic district by taking an open-air carriage ride.
Adult Price: EURO 46FOLKLORE SHOW AND DRINKS
Join in the fun of a lively folklore show with typical Swiss entertainment. Drinks are provided as we enjoy, amongst other things, the yodelling, flag throwing, Alpine horn blowing and fine musicianship of the band.
Adult Price: EURO 49CARRIAGES AND 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.
Adult Price: EURO 50TRADITIONAL DINNER FOLKLORE ENTERTAINMENT
We sample unique Czech cuisine including the local beer in a local restaurant! During dinner a local group of musicians dressed in traditional costumes will entertain you with song and dance.
Adult Price: EURO 51DANUBE CRUISE DINNER AND DRINKS
The most leisurely way to discover this fairy-tale city is a guided cruise on the Danube. You will see Margaret Island, the Parliament Building, Castle Hill with the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, the Citadel and the University while enjoying a sumptuous buffet and fine Hungarian wine.
Adult Price: EURO 55VIENNA WOODS AND GRINZING
We drive to the west of this Imperial City to the romantic Vienna Woods where we have dinner with drinks and musical entertainment in a typical “heuriger“ tavern.
Adult Price: EURO 56DINNER IN ROME AND ILLUMINATIONS
We begin with a visit to a local 'ristorante' to try a selection of Roman dishes prepared in the Roman way. Drinks such as wine, beer and soft drinks are included. After a delicious meal accompanied by music, we take you to see Rome beautifully illuminated. Our journey takes us past sights including the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and Michelangelo's 'Cordonata' to name but a few. A night not to be missed.
Adult Price: EURO 57DINNER IN THE TUSCAN HILLS
One not to miss - a fabulous Tuscan gastronomic experience awaits you. We drive to a specially chosen restaurant for an evening to remember with beautiful food and wine. Viva Italia!
Adult Price: EURO 57ROMAN DINNER PARTY
Enjoy an evening of delicious Roman cuisine with drinks, music and a great Italian ambience.
Adult Price: EURO 57DINNER IN A COUNTRY MANSION
We see the famous Prater Amusement Park, then cross the Danube to arrive at one of the most famous restaurants in Austria. Former patrons include Napoleon, the Emperor Franz Joseph, Luciano Pavarotti, Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In this historic country mansion we will enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the elegant dining rooms. Choose your main dish from various Austrian specialties and enjoy the live music and unlimited drinks.
Adult Price: EURO 60DINNER IN A HISTORIC DUTCH RESTAURANT AND CANAL CRUISE
Savour a meal of typical Dutch specialities with drinks in historic surroundings. Later we board our private canal boat and glide gently along illuminated canals, past traditional Dutch-gabled houses built right on the water's edge and under picturesque bridges.
Adult Price: EURO 62SAN GIMIGNANO AND PISA EXCURSION
A delightful excursion to Tuscany’s most famous hilltop town. San Gimignano is considered the medieval Manhattan of Italy due to its towers which dominate the skyline. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere of this unchanged ancient jewel which has remained intact since the 14th century, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage town. Continue on to Pisa, where we view the Square of Miracles and see the world famous Leaning Tower, with our local guide.
Adult Price: EURO 63BURANO EXCURSION LUNCH
Explore the Venetian lagoon on our cruise around the islands including the colourful island of Burano - a photographer's paradise and famous for its lace. Then enjoy a superb lunch sampling the local specialities. An excursion not to be missed! Lunch may be replaced with a dinner.
Adult Price: EURO 65DINNER AT LA CERTOSA
We enjoy a Tuscan dinner with wine in a private room overlooking the imposing Certosa monastery. The menu features local specialities and music is provided by local artists. At the end of the meal we can taste the famous liqueurs produced by the monks. (This tour is sometimes offered with an interior visit to the monastery).
Adult Price: EURO 66DINNER SEINE CRUISE ILLUMINATIONS TOUR
An excellent dinner in a traditional Parisian Bistro is followed by a cruise along the River Seine to view famous sights from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame cathedral. The evening ends with a tour of the spectacular illuminations of Paris.
Adult Price: EURO 78MOULIN ROUGE
Dinner and cabaret at the world famous Moulin Rouge – the original Parisian cabaret – immortalized by the recent award winning film!
Adult Price: EURO 145GALA VIENNESE CONCERT
A wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music including some of the most famous works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers. A glass of champagne is also included during this special evening.
Adult Price: EURO 47 (On occasion dinner will be included EUR94)