Your fly, cruise and tour package includes:
- $1500 flight credit per person
- 3 nights accommodation in Amsterdam including breakfast
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- 7 night Norway cruise onboard Rotterdam, Amsterdam return
- All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
- A wide range of activities & entertainment onboard
- Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise
- 10 night European Flair guided tour with Insight Vacations, Amsterdam to Rome
- Includes 9 nights accommodation in stylish hand-picked hotels
- 10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners with Wine
- Services of passionate expert Travel Directors
- Private transfers in Amsterdam and Rome
***Rate is based on twin share for travel 6 to 26 September 2023***
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
No visit to the Netherlands would be complete without a tour of the world-famous canals of Amsterdam. Boasting over 100 kilometres of UNESCO World Heritage channels, your visit to this unforgettable city will undoubtedly remain in your memory for years to come! Be charmed by the city's magnificent architecture as you glide along its enchanting canals. During this hour tour, you can enjoy spectacular views including fabulous gables, magnificent churches, fascinating bridges such as the iconic Magere Brug amongst others. Learn a little more about the history of the city and enhance your experience as you listen to an informative audioguide available in several languages.
Norway Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Destination |
Arrive |
Depart |
9 September 2023 |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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5pm |
10 September 2023 |
At Sea |
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11 September 2023 |
Eldfjord, Norway |
7am |
3pm |
11 September 2023 |
Scenic cruising Hardangerfjord |
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12 September 2023 |
Alesund, Norway |
8am |
5pm |
13 September 2023 |
Geiranger, Norway |
7am |
5pm |
13 September 2023 |
Scenic cruising Geirangerfjord |
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14 September 2023 |
Bergen, Norway |
8am |
5pm |
15 September 2023 |
At Sea |
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16 September 2023 |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
7am |
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European Flair Itinerary
Day 1: Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam, enjoy a day of leisure. Join your Travel Director at 17:00 for a Welcome Reception. Mingle and get to know your fellow travellers as you cruise along some of the many quaint, tree-lined canals, to explore the heart of the Old City, before enjoying a pleasant evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hilton Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner with Wine
Day 2: Onto Würzburg
Cross into Germany, through the Rhine Valley and into Würzburg, to see the mighty Marienburg Fortress. With a Local Expert, visit the imposing Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at intricate decorations and lavish staterooms boasting with French, Austrian and Venetian influences.
Accommodation: Maritim Hotel Würzburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 3: Rothenburg and Golden Prague
In the morning venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Continue east to the Czech border, passing the town of Pilsen renowned for its beer, to reach the Golden City of Prague. In the evening, perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city?
Accommodation: NH Collection Prague City
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter to learn about a different side of the history of Prague and taste Tredlník, traditional chimney cakes. Then, the city is all yours to explore. Perhaps rummage through the renowned antique stores or shop for the finest Bohemian crystal? In the evening, why not enjoy an Optional Experience in the Czech countryside?
Accommodation: NH Collection Prague City
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Salzburg, City of Mozart
Journey through the Czech Republic and continue south over the Austrian border and onto Salzburg, the city of Mozart and the ‘Sound of Music.’ A Local Expert shows you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace which includes the fountains and statues where the 'Do, Re, Mi' scene was filmed. Later see Residence Square and its fountain, where Maria sings 'I Have Confidence'. Witness the imposing fortress, immense cathedral and Mozart’s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. In the evening for your Farm-to-Table dining experience, dine at a local organic farm in an old barn or courtyard. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of farm life as you savour the taste of homemade dishes and locally made cider.
Accommodation: ARCOTEL Castellani
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 6: The Tauern Mountains to Venice
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Salzburg to shop for local marzipan specialties. Perhaps take the opportunity to marvel at impressive views atop Kehlsteinhaus - the Eagle’s Nest - a unique example of historic architecture in a stunning alpine setting? Later, stunning scenery surrounds you as you travel down the Tauern Mountains to cross the Italian border. Continue to the romantic city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, where your hotel is perfectly located in one of the quietest peaceful and authentic Venetian districts.
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square where the city's former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Mark's Basilica. Admire the Doge's Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. With the rest of the day free, why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine?
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Onto the Eternal City of Rome
Head into the Apennine Mountains and the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria. Your journey continues as you follow the course of the Tiber to your hotel in the Eternal City of Rome. Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with Italian wines accompanied by your newfound companions.
Accommodation: Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 9: Rome with the locals
Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and pizzazz, and your morning walking tour with a Local Expert includes this in abundance. Toss a coin into the spectacular Trevi Fountain and see the best-preserved monument from the Roman period - the Pantheon, before enjoying free time to do as the Romans do, in Piazza Navona. Perhaps join a tour inside the Colosseum, the scene of many gladiatorial contests, and see the Roman Forum?
Accommodation: Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: The Vatican
Start the day with your Local Expert they introduce you to the grandeur of the city, starting with the Vatican State, the richest community in the world. Visit the Vatican Museums, full of priceless treasures collected by the Popes. Insight provides special priority entry to avoid the crowds and gives you behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase - a marvel of Renaissance architecture normally off-limits to the general public. Once inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Next door, visit St. Peter's Basilica to admire Michelangelo's emotive 'Pieta' and see Bernini's intricately carved Papal Altar. The rest of the day is at your leisure; perhaps shop in the trendy boutiques or relax at a sidewalk cafe?
Accommodation: Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Arrivederci Roma
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 and 09:30.
Meals: Breakfast
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Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest Inside category available at the time. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 23 September 2022and can be withdrawn without notice. Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated. Hotels may charge resort or parking fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Hotel location and inclusions may vary depending on availability and alternative dates of travel. Air credit is applicable on airline of choice, subject to availability and subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Visas are not included. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.