2010 EUROPE VACATION PACKAGES
4-NIGHT VENETIAN WINE COUNTRY |
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From your base outside of Venice, set out to explore Italy's Veneto region, one of the world's foremost wine-producing areas.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 30; May 12; Jun. 5, 29 & 30; Jul. 3, 10 & 22; Aug 15 & 27; Sep. 20; Oct.2, 2010
1 VENICE Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure before joining your Tour Director for a special chef's dinner with wine. Overnight Veneto region.
2 PINOT GRIGIO EXCURSION Following breakfast (included each day), head out to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region for a day of Pinot Grigio tastings and tours. Overnight Veneto region.
3 PROSECCO EXCURSION The Prosecco area, in the province of Treviso, is renowned for dry sparkling wine. Visit a distinguished local Prosecco winery for a taste of its different styles. Overnight Veneto region.
4 GRAPPA EXCURSION Taste the celebrated "firewater of the mountains" then travel on to the lovely town of Asolo for lunch on your own. Afternoon tour of historic Treviso. Overnight Veneto region.
5 VENICE/BON VOYAGE Transfer to your ship for embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
May 4 & 16; Jun. 9; Jul. 3, 14 & 26; Aug. 19 & 31; Sep. 24; Oct. 6, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
It's hard to resist the passion, energy, art and architecture of Spain's trendsetter city. Come soak up the landmark sights of Barcelona.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
May 25; Jun. 18; Jul. 12, 23 & 30; Aug.4; Sep.9; Oct.15, 2010
1 BARCELONA Transfer to your hotel with the day at leisure. Overnight Barcelona.
2 BARCELONA A half-day guided tour of the city begins with a walk through the old Gothic Quarter. Continuing along the Paseo de Gracia, lined with the city's most fashionable shops, arrive at the crown jewel of Barcelona architecture - Antoni Gaud's glorious half-finished La Sagrada Familia. Finally, panoramic city and harbor views await at Montjuic, with the Olympic Ring with the Olympic Stadium along the way. Overnight Barcelona.
3 CATALAN COUNTRYSIDE Today's all-day tour takes you to the heart of wine country and a visit to famed Torres vintners, capped off with a tasting of five typical Torres wines! Next, in Montserrat, visit the monastery where the Black Madonna of Montserrat is found. After a taste of the area's typical liquor, "ratafia," board the motor coach for the hour's return to Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona.
4 BARCELONA BON VOYAGE Transfer to the pier where your ship awaits.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
May 27 & 28; Jun. 21; Jul 15 & 26; Aug. 2 & 7; Sep. 12; Oct. 18, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
Immerse yourself in Athens' classical glory. Journey to Delphi to consult the Oracle. Turn back time 25 centuries in four days.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Sep. 16 & 28; Oct. 7 & 10; Nov. 5, 2010
1 ATHENS Arrive in this dynamic city, crowned by the ancient Acropolis, and settle into the comforts of your hotel. Overnight Athens.
2 ATHENS Following breakfast, marvel at the highlights of Athens on a morning tour. Pass by Hadrian's Arch, the remaining columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Theatre of Dionyssos. Explore the Acropolis with its elegant Parthenon. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens.
3 DELPHI A full-day excursion to Delphi encompasses Thebes, Levadia and Arachova (famous for it's carpets) en route to Delphi on the slopes of Mt. Parnassos. Ancient wisdom seekers once traveled here to consult the cryptic Oracle of Apollo for advice. Your own enlightening tour reveals the site's Temple of Apollo, Theatre and Stadium, capped off with lunch at a picturesque local restaurant nearby. Overnight Athens.
4 ATHENS BON VOYAGE Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the pier in the early afternoon.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Sep. 19; Oct. 1, 10 & 13; Nov. 8, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
3-NIGHT ROME/VATICAN/TIVOLI |
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Stay just outside Rome for three nights and
head off each day to explore the region’s best
sights — including a private visit to the Vatican.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 16 & 26; May 6 & 16; Jun. 3, 13 & 23; Jul. 3 & 13; Aug. 9, 16 & 26; Sep. 5, 15, 23 & 25; Oct. 5, 15, 21 & 22, 2010
1 ROME Transfer from the airport to Castelgandolfo, the beautiful summer residence of the Popes, with time free to stroll along the lake; or visit the pope's residence and gardens. Overnight Castel Gandolfo.
2 ROME/VATICAN Following a buffet breakfast depart for a morning motor coach tour of Rome that includes the Colosseum, Forum and the famed Trevi Fountain. Then enjoy the privilege of bypassing huge lines on a special private visit to the Vatican's stunning museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Overnight Castel Gandolfo.
3 TIVOLI Head off after breakfast to discover Tivoli and the beautiful Villa d'Este with its elaborately decorated apartments and gracious gardens. Dinner this evening is at the historical Monte Due Torri farmhouse. Overnight Castel Gandolfo.
4 ROME/BON VOYAGE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the pier for embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 19 & 29; May 9 & 19; Jun. 6, 16 & 26; Jul. 6 & 16; Aug. 12, 19 & 29; Sep. 8, 18, 26 & 28; Oct. 8, 18, 24 & 25, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
4-NIGHT ROME, VATICAN & TUSCANY |
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From Rome, explore some of Italy's best sights - Roman monuments, the luminous Vatican and charming Tuscan hill towns.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 15 & 25; May 5 & 15; Jun. 2, 12 & 22; Jul. 2 & 12; Aug. 8, 15 & 25; Sep. 4, 14, 22 & 24; Oct. 4, 14, 20 & 21, 2010
1 ROME Transfer to your hotel with the day at leisure before a festive evening welcome dinner. Rome overnight.
2 ROME AT LEISURE Pause for gelato beside the Trevi Fountain, people-watch at the Spanish Steps, shop. Overnight Rome.
3 VATICAN Today: a half-day tour of the Vatican reveals St. Peter's Basilica, Christendom's largest church with works by Michelangelo and Bernini. Discover the Vatican Museum, where the Sistine Chapel and its famed painted ceiling awaits. Overnight Rome.
4 SIENA/SAN GIMIGNANO Pass through Tuscany's celebrated landscapes and golden light. Explore Siena's lovely Piazza del Campo, the medieval setting for the town's famous Palio race. Stroll among the ancient towers of San Gimignano. Overnight Rome.
5 ROME/BON VOYAGE Transfer to the pier for embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 19 & 29; May 9 & 19; Jun. 6, 16 & 26; Jul. 6 & 16; Aug. 12, 19 & 29; Sep. 8, 18, 26 & 28; Oct. 8, 18, 24 & 25, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
5-NIGHT PRAGUE/BERLIN/COPENHAGEN |
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The romance of Prague . . . historic Berlin . . . Copenhagen's light-hearted charm. All in five action-packed days.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Jul. 4, 14 & 24, 2010
1 PRAGUE Transfer to your hotel, with the day at leisure. Overnight Prague..
2 PRAGUE Following breakfast (included each day), head out for a morning sightseeing tour that features the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle; St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague's Old Town, and the Jewish ghetto. Overnight Prague.
3 DRESDEN Travel via motor coach to Dresden, a city badly damaged in WWII. Admire the restored splendor of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera before heading on to Berlin. Overnight Berlin.
4 BERLIN A morning's tour includes the restored Reichstag, monumental Bradenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Afternoon free. Overnight Berlin.
5 COPENHAGEN Cross via ferry to Denmark, then tour Copenhagen, visiting the Christianborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. Overnight Copenhagen.
6 COPENHAGEN/BON VOYAGE Transfer to the pier for early afternoon embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Jul. 9, 19 & 29, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the treasures of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
Discover Holland America Line's birthplace on a specially designed pre-cruise tour that celebrates history and scenic highlights.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Jun. 5; Jul. 7, 24 & 31; Aug. 6, 12, 17 & 24; Sep. 5, 2010
1 ROTTERDAM Arrive in Amsterdam, then transfer to your hotel in Rotterdam, with the afternoon at leisure. Evening welcome reception. Overnight Rotterdam.
2 THE HAGUE/DELFT Tour The Hague's stately palaces, embassies and Houses of Parliament with a local guide, then view artwork by Rembrandt and other Flemish masters in the Mauritshuis Museum. Then, it's a scenic drive to Delft for lunch and a guided tour of the city's picturesque canals and famous Delft porcelain factory. You'll have time for shopping before returning. Overnight Rotterdam.
3 ROTTERDAM/BON VOYAGE Following breakfast, a morning tour of Rotterdam includes Delfshaven, where the pilgrims set sail for the New World in 1620, and a visit to the Maritime Museum with a special exhibit honoring Holland America's historical role in the region. You'll also visit the site of Holland America's original head office, now the Hotel New York, before being transferred to the pier for embarkation.
Optional Tour Inclusions: Fares are per person double occupancy and include applicable room taxes, bellman gratuities, and airport/hotel/ship transfers where applicable. Holland America Line may substitute hotels of equal standard where necessary. Components of a tour itinerary may be operated in a different order than shown. All fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change.
Triples Occupancy fares available upon request. Triple rooms when available, may contain either two beds and a rollaway, or two double beds.
Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas and any required immunizations prior to participation in a pre- or post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise.
A minimum number of guests may be required for a tour to operate.
