Germany | Floriade, Rivers, Lakes & Castles European Experience
Not only will Floriade 2012 amaze you - you will also have the opportunity to see Europe the way it should be - by river cruiser. This escorted tour of the decade is for anyone with an interest in the history and beauty of Europe - travelling though Holland, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. And remember Floriade is only held every 10 years!
| Duration: | 16 Days |
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| Tour Code: | ITW640 |
| Trip Style: | Superior - 4 star |
| Departure Dates: | 21 Jun 2012 |
| Price: | From $7,695 |
| Single Supplement: | From $2,995 |
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Ideal for Solo Travellers
Our small group size and personalised boutique experiences mean you have the opportunity to travel with other people with similar interests to your own. It's your chance to meet new friends, share experiences, engage in stimulating conversation and enjoy benefits of group travel.
If you are travelling by yourself and you want to share, we will endeavour to arrange a person to share your room - thereby avoiding the single supplement. If we are unable to get another person to share, there will be no single supplement charged.
Trip Details
GROUP SIZE: 25 approx.
Day 1, Thu: Amsterdam
The tour commences on arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Welcome dinner tonight. D
Day 2, Fri : Floriade
A major feature is our visit today to Floriade - only held every ten years. Floriade 2012 will feature exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruit and vegetables, plus a cultural program of music, dance, literature, theatre and visual art from all over the world, as well as sustainable growing and dazzling and pioneering new architecture.
See the countless shows and parades, then take a break and savour delicious local and international cuisine. You will indulge all your senses - sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell first hand and see the influence horticulture has on the quality of our daily lives. B
Day 3, Sat: Amsterdam
Board the Serenity for an 8 day Rhine River experience. B,D
Day 4, Sun: Amsterdam
City tour by coach, canal cruise and Rijksmuseum. B,D
Day 5, Mon: Cologne
Today we have a guided city tour. B,D
Day 6, Tue: Tries Karden - Cochem - Koblenz
Optional shore excursions available. B,D
Day 7, Wed: Koblenz/Ruedesheim B,D
Day 8, Thu: Worms - Heidelburg - Speyer
We join our coach at Worms for our coach excursion to Heidelberg then rejoin our cruise at Speyer. B,D
Day 9, Fri: Strasbourg
Today we have a city tour of Strasbourg. B,D
Day 10, Sat: Basel - Zurich
We have a tour of Basil then disembark and continue by coach to Zurich, our base for the next 2 nights B
Day 11, Sun: Zurich
Morning tour of old Zurich, followed by free time to explore at leisure. B
Day 12, Sun: Zurich - Oberammergau
Depart for the picturesque fairy castle of Neuschwanstein. Accom 2 nights Oberammergau. B,D
Day 13, Mon: Oberammergau
Enjoy exploring this beautiful Bavarian mountain town with its quaint shops and cafes. B,D
Day 14, Tue: Lake Garda
Depart Oberammergau for Sirmione on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda, Italy. B
Day 15, Wed: Sirmione - Milan
Free morning to explore Sirmione or relax by the lake, then this afternoon depart for Milan Malpensa. B
Day 16, Thu: Milan
Transfer to Malpensa Airport, where the tour arrangements conclude. B
Inclusions
- 3-4 star quality accommodation
- all breakfasts
- welcome dinner and some other meals
- tour escort
- transfers
- entrance fees to gardens and other attractions as per itinerary
Terms & Conditions
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For more information, availability and pricing and options, please contact our expert travel specialists at Inspired Travel Worldwide on (02) 9449 8598 or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
