Insight Vacations

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• Explore Côte d’Azur, walk through the old streets of Monaco to see the Palace and Tomb of Princess Grace.
• Tour to St-Paul-de-Vence discovers how this hilltop town became a refuge for artists.
• Visit along Arles and see the ancient two-tiered amphitheatre built by the Romans in the 1st century AD and which is still used for plays and concerts today.
• Experience Lascaux II Caves this caves contain some of the oldest and finest prehistoric art in the world. For preservation reasons, they have been replicated in all their glory.
• Discover Paris see the monuments, museums, buildings and bridges on a Seine River cruise through the heart of Paris.

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• Postojna: At the world famous cave-system, take a mini-train into the caves before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites.
• Opatija: Spend a day discovering the ‘Jewels of Istria' - the sparkling seas of Rovinj and the gleaming white stone of the Roman arena at Pula.
• Plitvice Lakes: Marvel at the water wonderland of Plitvice National Park as you walk along stunning cascades, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• Split: Explore above and below ground within the walls of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace.

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• Discover Rome: Gain VIP fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museums and enjoy a special private viewing of the Bramante Stairs before being confronted by the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
• Explore Rome: Sightsee the local way with a leisurely passeggiata through the backstreets, where a friend in Rome will explain how modern life takes place around ancient treasures.
• Florence: Gain a fascinating insight into the work of Michelangelo's masterpiece statue, David, with a Renaissance art expert during your visit to the Accademia Museum.
• Venice: Enjoy a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals.
• Visit Assisi: Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe with a Local Expert.

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• Barcelona: With a Local Expert, enter Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família Basilica.
• Granada: With a Local Expert visit the Alhambra Palace, an arabesque fantasy in stone, the ultimate in Muslim architecture, complemented by the rich scented Gardens of the Generalife.
• Seville: From the Moorish Patio de los Naranjos, step inside the cathedral, past the altarpiece, dripping with gold to the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
• Cordoba: See the Roman Bridge and explore the Mezquita's forest of horseshoe arches with a Local Expert.
• Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish painting plus an impressive foreign collection as you tour the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.

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• Lucerne: Join a Military Expert at the Vitznau Artillery Fortress, carved into the side of a mountain, to discover the munitions halls, galleries and armaments.
• St Moritz: Join a nature guide for a mountain stroll, taking in scenic views and spectacular mountain scenery.
• Glacier Express: Experience a stunning, First class scenic rail journey aboard this world famous train.
• Gornergrat: Ride the cogwheel train to the summit.
• Lake Geneva: Visit beautiful Chillon Castle, former home to the Counts of Savoy.

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• thens: Ascend the ‘Sacred Rock', the Acropolis, to admire the Parthenon built in 5th century BC as well as the smaller Temple of Athena Nike and "Porch of the Maidens".
• Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal ‘beehive' tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, hearing tales of Agamemnon (hacked to death in his bath by his wife Klytemnestra!).
• Epidaurus: Visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios. In the centre of the enclosure stood the temple dedicated to the god of medicine. Visit the museum, as well as the best preserved open-air theatre in the whole of Greece.
• Argolis: View beautiful works of art during your visit to a family-run pottery studio, which embraces traditional methods.
• Olympia: Join a master chef and get to grips with the local flavours in an introduction to Greek cooking!

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• Budapest: Enjoy panoramic views over the city from Gellért Hill. Walk through the cobbled streets of the medieval Castle Hill district. Visit Heroes' Square in Pest. Spend some time in the popular pedestrian shopping street of Váci utca. See the ruins of the Roman settlement of Aquincum.
• Szentendre: Explore the maze of lanes, churches and colourful houses in this pleasant riverside village.
• Gyor: Stop in this pretty town known for its baroque charm.
• Vienna: Tour the Ring Road seeing the Hofburg, Opera House, Parliament building and St Charles' Church.
• Cesky Krumlov: Explore the medieval streets and see the castle overlooking the town.

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• Istanbul: Visit the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia museum. With a Local Expert gain an insight into the lives of the Ottoman Sultans at the fabulous Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a relaxing cruise past Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
• Gallipoli: Pay your respects at Anzac Cove & Lone Pine Cemetery.
• Pergamon: Visit Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centres of the ancient world.
• Ephesus: Tour one of the world's finest ancient sites, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Archaeological Museum.
• Pamukkale: See the cascading ‘Cotton Castle' of milky white travertine pools.