European Discoveries
Flavours of Europe
Experience the essence of Europe as you travel through bustling Rome and Paris, stopping off in Renaissance Florence, the colourful ocean-side villages of the Cinque Terre and the glittering snow-capped peaks of Switzerland. Explore local life as you enjoy small-group dining in Lucerne and cross paths with locals who are passionate about sharing Europe's rich heritage, culture and traditions with you.
Get a taste of the Parisian way of life as you join our friends in Paris for an intimate gourmet walking tour of a local neighbourhood.
Ascend Mount Stanserhorn in Switzerland for breath-taking views of Lake Lucerne and learn about regional fauna and flora from a Swiss Ranger.
Join a Local Expert to explore the dramatic coastal scenery of the Cinque Terre villages and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Insight difference
At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.
At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.
Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
- Vatican City: Be among the select few to gain VIP access to the Vatican Museums. See the Bramante Staircase and Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
- Cinque Terre: With your Local Expert, cruise to and explore two of the villages of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Stanserhorn: Enjoy a spectacular journey to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn to learn about local wildlife from a Swiss Ranger.
- Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you through vibrant backstreets, showing you how modern life takes place around ancient treasures.
TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS
- Vatican City: Be among the select few to gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums. See the Bramante Staircase and Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
AUTHENTIC DINING
- Rapallo: Enjoy an authentic, family-style dinner at a local trattoria where fresh ingredients combine with traditional recipes for a truly Italian dining experience.
- Lucerne: Enjoy a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. Choose your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
- Paris: Meet a local foodie for a behind-the-scenes look into Parisian life Try some local delicacies in a patisserie, boulangerie, fromagerie and chocolatier on a gourmet walking tour off the beaten track.
- Paris: Rendezvous at Le Petit Prince de Paris, an atmospheric French bistro, that believes ''There is no love more sincere than that of good food.'' Your Celebration Dinner offers home-style cooking with local ingredients, accompanied by delicious French wines.
- Dinning Summary: 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 3 Dinners with Wine (DW) all tea or coffee.
INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival flights are as per the itinerary start date, then arrival transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. You may purchase transfers to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on departure day, or when additional night accommodation has been booked through Sightseeing Trip. Alternatively, please make your own way from/to the airport.
Taste of Europe
This is the perfect journey for those seeking the allures of Europe through meaningful encounters with locals. Come face to face with a Royal Horse Guard in London, take a gourmet foodie walk through the backstreets of Paris and meet a nature ranger on top of Switzerland's soaring Mount Stanserhorn. Then it's on to Venice to meet a gondolier and learn about the age-old tradition of gondola navigation. Taste of Europe is your chance to experience the best of Europe.
Enjoy a welcome dinner in one of London's iconic local pubs over a pint, as you get to know your fellow travellers.
Experience local life with small-group dining in intimate restaurants around Lucerne on your Dine-Around evening.
Sip canal-side Bellini cocktails in Venice at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone off to their mainland hotels.
The Insight difference
At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.
At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.
Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
- London: Your Local Expert will show you London's most iconic highlights, including Piccadilly Circus, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Stroll along The Mall to Buckingham Palace and witness the Changing of the Guard, when available. Meet a Royal Horse Guard and learn about the intricacies of serving in HM The Queen's Mounted Bodyguard. Then try on the regal uniform for yourself and discover the symbolism hidden in the details.
- Stanserhorn: Journey to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn and learn about local wildlife from a Swiss Ranger.
- Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing as you watch artisans create delicate works of art.
- Venice: Meet a gondolier and learn about the age-old tradition of gondola navigation.
TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS
- Eurostar: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train as you travel from London to Paris via the historic Channel Tunnel.
AUTHENTIC DINING
- Paris: Enjoy dinner in the heart of Paris at La Bouteille d'Or, perfectly positioned facing Notre Dame Cathedral. First opened as a tavern in 1631, La Bouteille d'Or has since evolved in to an elegant restaurant, boasting four centuries' of culinary excellence.
- Paris: Meet a local foodie for a behind-the-scenes look into Parisian life and try some local delicacies in a patisserie, boulangerie, fromagerie and chocolatier on an off-the-beaten-track gourmet walking journey.
- Lucerne: Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening and hand-pick your preferred ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
- Venice: In St. Marks Square at sunset, long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels, sip Bellini cocktails canal-side before a delicious Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Included Quality Dining: 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 4 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.
INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
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