INSIGHT DELICIOUSLY TRAVEL AND SMALLER SEAMLESS, EXPERIENCES AUTHENTIC STAY IN STYLE GROUP STRESS-FREE DINING CAMARADERIE TRAVEL AN ART LOVER’S TASTE OF EUROPE 15 DAYS | Departing 26 September 2021 A cultural journey, visiting some of the best art galleries and museums in Europe while enjoying the sights and tastes of a selection of Europe’s most loved cities. INSIGHTVACATIONS.COM #INSIGHTMOMENTS An Art Lover’s Taste of EuropeThe Louvre, Paris Itinerary DAY 1: ARRIVAL ROME DAY 3: GALLERIA BORGHESE DAY 5: RENAISSANCE FLORENCE Welcome to Rome! On arrival AND FREE TIME With a Local Expert, visit the Uffizi Gallery, complimentary transfers are provided to A highlight for art lovers today, a visit one of the oldest and most famous art your hotel, departing the airport at 09.30, to the Galleria Borghese, which houses museums in Europe. Admire works by 12.30 and 15.30hrs. Later, meet your a substantial part of the Borghese Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner in a collection of paintings, sculptures and amongst other masterpieces. Then local restaurant. (DW) antiquities, begun by Cardinal Scipione embark on a sightseeing trip to see the Hotel: Kolbe, Rome – 3 nights Borghese, the nephew of Pope Paul V who multi coloured marble cathedral, bell reigned from 1605 to 1621. The rest of the tower and baptistry, adorned by Ghiberti’s “Gate of Paradise”. This evening is yours DAY 2: ROME SIGHTSEEING day is yours to explore before joining for dinner at a local restaurant this evening. to enjoy the ambience of this timeless The day is devoted to the Eternal City. (B, DW) city. (B) Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, with DAY 6: FLORENCE TO MILAN Insight’s special VIP entry to avoid DAY 4: ORVIETO AND ON TO crowds and behind-the-scenes access RENAISSANCE FLORENCE We travel to Lucca and indulge in a wine and oil tasting with light lunch before to the Bramante Staircase, a marvel Travel into the heart of Italy to the heading to the fashion capital Milan. This of Renaissance architecture normally hilltop town of Orvieto, located on a evening, we are treated to a dinner of local off-limits to visitors. Visit the Sistine rock pedestal overlooking a vineyard- flavours. (B, DW) Chapel where Popes are elected to covered plain. Here, take in the flavours admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. of the region, learn about the ingredients Hotel: NH Milano Touring – 3 nights Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to wonder and Italian food culture when you join at another of his works and stand beneath a local chef for a fascinating cooking DAY 7 & 8: EXPLORE MILAN the dome which was completed after his demonstration, followed by lunch and a With our Local Expert we visit the death. During a walking exploration of glass of Orvieto Classico wine, a magical Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. An Rome, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, culinary experience. Continue through outstanding work of architecture and visit the Pantheon and enjoy free time in the idyllic landscapes of Umbria and perhaps more famous for its connection Piazza Navona. (B) Tuscany to Florence, birthplace of the to Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco of “The Renaissance. (B, LW) Last Supper” which is preserved inside its Hotel: Hotel Albani Firenze – 2 nights refectory* (dining hall). The Church Is one of the Renaissance Arts most important testimonies and has therefore been DAY 11: THE BEST OF PARIS DAY 13: PARIS TO AMSTERDAM included as a UNESCO World Heritage This morning on your orientation of Travel into Belgium today and make a site. Later, visit the La Scala Opera House, Paris, see the Eiffel Tower, the facades stop in the canal city of Ghent. Its centre regarded as one of the leading opera and of the Louvre, the obelisk in the centre is known for medieval architecture such ballet theatres in the world. The balance of the Place de la Concorde and enjoy a as the 12th century Gravensteen Castle of your stay in Milan is yours to discover. drive along the Champs Elysees to the and Graslei, a row of beautiful facades Perhaps take an excursion into the Lake Arc de Triomphe. We visit Paris’s first reflected in the River Lys. Relax at a café District? (B) digital art Museum, Ateiler des Lumieres. terrace, shop for Belgian chocolate or With state-of-the-art visuals and audio, simply take in the atmosphere. Continue *Tickets to The Last Supper entirely subject to artists works become an immersive and availability. on to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, panoramic show. Then there is time a vibrant metropolis and still a living DAY 9: MILAN TO LUCERNE free to explore Paris at your leisure. This museum of the 17th Century. (B) Farewell Italy and travel into the evening we visit the renowned Louvre Museum at night, offering a totally mountains of Switzerland. We experience DAY 14: ARTISTIC AMSTERDAM one of the greatest scenic highlights different perspective. Formerly a royal Admire world famous masterpieces in Europe has to offer! We climb to the top palace, the Louvre has embraced the the Rijksmuseum. Among the collection of Mt Stanserhorn by old-timer railway history of France for eight centuries and are works by Rembrandt, Frans Hals and the worlds only Cabrio cable car. At features works admired across the globe, and Johannes Vermeer. Then onto the the peak, there’s time to enjoy glorious including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest views of the central Alpine chain, explore Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus collection of Van Gogh paintings and the hiking trails or just relax and enjoy the de Milo. (B) drawings in the world. This evening panoramic terrace before descending and enjoy dinner while cruising through the continuing to lakeside Lucerne. (B, DW) DAY 12: MUSEE D’ORSAY canals and celebrate our time on this Join your Local Expert to visit the Musee Hotel: Radisson Blu, Lucerne – 1 night d’Orsay. The former Gare d’Orsay of extraordinary journey. (B, DW) Beaux-Arts architecture is now one of the DAY 10: LUCERNE TO PARIS largest museums in Europe and home to DAY 15: FAREWELL AMSTERDAM Travelling into the Burgundy wine region the largest collection of Impressionist Your journey comes to an end after of France, we stop in the walled town of and Post-Impressionist masterpieces breakfast. Complimentary transfers to the Beaune. After an orientation with your in the world. Be enthralled by the works airport depart at 08.00 and 10.00am. (B) Travel Director continue on to the French of Monet, Manet, Degas, Cezanne, Van capital, Paris. This evening we’ll enjoy a Gogh, amongst others. This afternoon, typical French Style dinner. (B, DW) perhaps join an optional experience to MEAL KEY: Hotel: Le Meridien Etoile, Paris – 3 nights Monet’s garden in Giverny to see the (B) = Breakfast, (LW) = Lunch with wine, inspiration for some of his most famous (DW) = Dinner with Wine works before heading back to Paris. (B) NETHERLANDS ENGLAND 2 AMSTERDAM (Day 13.1,15) GERMANY BELGIUM CECH REPUBLIC Rhineland 3 PARIS (Day 10, 11, 12) AUSTRIA LUCERNE 1 FRANCE (Day 9) Dolomites Italian Lake MILAN District 3 (Day 6,7 8) ITALY 2 FLORENCE (Days 5) Apennine Mountains ROME THE VATICAN CITY 3 (Days 1,2,3) INSIGHT EXPERIENCES & TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Explore Galleria Borghese See the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael in the Uffizi Gallery Ascend Mt Stanserhorn by old-timer railway and the worlds only Cabrio cable car for breathtaking views Visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie Visit Paris’s first digital art Museum, Atelier des Lumieres Explore the Louvre Museum at night Experience the largest collection of Impressionist and Post- Villa Borghese Impressionist masterpieces in the world at Musee DÓrsay Admire famous masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum and Van BOOKING CONDITIONS: subject to the applicable supplement. 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