Europe Presented by Travel Impressions Best Tour Operator, Sales & Service 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Best Tour Operator, Domestic 2006, 2007 & 2008 2009 2 Trust Travel Impressions for a Smooth Vacation. hether you’re going Travel Impressions has a dedicated MAKE THE MOST OF to the beach, the team of Group Travel Consultants who will YOUR TRAVELS mountains or a help you create memorable group travel Planning your trip through cosmopolitan city, experiences. Our Group Travel Consultants a travel agent is the best there’s nothing that will professionally handle all aspects of way to book your vacation. equals the thrill of your group, from the planning stages Agents have a wealth of experience and feedback Wanticipating your next vacation. Choosing through post trip follow up. They will to draw upon when Travel Impressions ensures you’ll be taken recommend the travel itineraries and travel scheduling your trip, care of every step of the way – from partners that best meet your group specific and they can help the planning stages through travel needs. Additionally, you find the best deals. your return. our outstanding benefits To make your vacation and programs, such as our even more memorable, For over 30 years we’ve optional Cancel For Any Reason be sure to ask about been leading the travel reserving a tour before Travel Protection Plan and industry with comfort and your trip (see the selection 24/7 Customer Care, set convenience. Because we’re in this brochure). This Travel Impressions apart allows you to arrive taken a travel leader having served from the competition. care of, so you can simply millions of satisfied travelers, enjoy the experience. To you can be sure that you’ll We’ll reserve your rental reserve a tour or get more information, contact your enjoy an impeccable level of car, recommend and travel professional. quality and commitment. reserve tours and attractions, or we can book your vacation with air service or as Be sure to ask about any Our dedicated group of English- and additional amenities that accommodations only. To ensure a smooth Spanish-speaking travel experts work with may be available such as trip, we’ll make sure that all the details are you and your travel agent to create a spa treatments, golf looked after, including letting you know outings and all-inclusive vacation that meets your dreams. That’s if there are any changes after you make vacations. Your travel why we offer exhilarating journeys to 66 agent can help you your reservations. countries with a choice of more than 2,000 navigate your choices hotels. We’ll help to work within your No matter where in the world you go – and verify at the time of reservation. budget, making sure that you get the Travel Impressions will get you there most value out of your dollar. with confidence. Bonus amenities are subject to change and restrictions. Enjoy the journey. Welcome To Europe he sheer Barents Sea diversity of experiences one 0 miles 200 Norwegian Sea encounters in 0 km 200 Europe is simply FINLAND Tastounding. From the rich NORWAY SWEDEN and stirring history of ATLANTIC Helsinki OCEAN Oslo London to the immense Stockholm and breathtaking snow- North Sea RUSSIA capped Swiss Alps, and IRELAND DENMARK Moscow UNITED Dublin Copenhagen Baltic from the exhilarating KINGDOM Sea Amsterdam London old-world charm of Italy NETHERLANDS Berlin POLAND Brussels Warsaw to the pristine natural BELGIUM GERMANY Paris Prague beauty of Scandinavia – CZECH REP. everywhere you turn FRANCE Vienna Bern Budapest SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA you’ll be captivated by HUNGARY Zagreb astonishing sights that CROATIA PORTUGAL SPAIN Black Sea Lisbon will remain etched in Madrid Rome your memory long after Ankara ITALY your return home. GREECE TURKEY Athens Imagine yourself walking Mediterranean Sea down the grand boulevards of Paris, stopping at a cafe near the magnificent Eiffel Tower. Picture yourself exploring the antiquities of Rome, the breathtaking Coliseum and the sprawling Roman Forum. Let your mind’s eye wander the medieval cobblestone streets of Prague, enchanted by the storybook ambiance of its majestic castles. See the glorious sun beaming off the whitewashed walls of Greece’s stunning Santorini island. 4 The experiences are endless, the pleasures are immeasurable, and the magic will be forever locked in your heart. Across these 22 diverse nations, you’ll find a joyful abundance of discovery, adventure and relaxation. Europe has the thrills, delights and treasures you seek, and so much more. Table of Contents Hotel Rating System Know Before You Go . .6 ✪✪✪✪✪ United Kingdom .............................................7 London . .8 LUXURY GreatBritain................................................14 Premium hotels and resorts PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE. Scotland . .15 located in choice settings Ireland ....................................................17 with exquisite surroundings. Assuring your vacation France .....................................................19 They offer the finest guest remains worry-free is a top Paris......................................................20 services and amenities, France and Monaco . .25 priority of Travel Impressions. tailored to the needs of Italy ......................................................28 the discerning traveler. We offer Cancel For Any Rome .....................................................29 Reason Travel Protection Florence . .34 Venice . .37 Plan to give you the ✪✪✪✪H ✪✪✪✪ Milan & Northern Italy . .40 & confidence that you’re Tuscany, Umbria & Liguria . .42 SUPERIOR covered in the unlikely Southern Italy and the Islands . .44 Tastefully furnished event that you may need Croatia ....................................................47 accommodations in beautiful to cancel your vacation Greece ....................................................48 surroundings, offering a Athens . .49 broad range of upscale plans. In fact, you may Mykonos & Santorini . .51 services and amenities. cancel any time prior to Rhodes & Crete . .52 departure with no hassles Greek Island Cruises . .53 Turkey - Istanbul . .55 and no questions asked. ✪✪✪H & ✪✪✪ Spain .....................................................57 MODERATE Madrid . .58 While traveling you will Barcelona..................................................60 Comfortable accommodations be covered for trip delay, Bilbao & Valencia . .62 offering most standard services and amenities. Excellent value. trip interruption, medical Andalusia . .63 Balearic Islands . .66 expenses and baggage/ Portugal ...................................................67 personal effects. Enrollment Belgium ..................................................69 ✪✪H & ✪✪ in the Travel Protection The Netherlands - Amsterdam . .70 STANDARD Plan starts at $109 per Germany ..................................................72 Clean, basic hotel rooms Czech Republic - Prague . .74 person (half price for children with modest services and Hungary - Budapest . .75 amenities. A good choice for up to 12 years of age). Ask Switzerland ................................................76 budget-minded travelers. your travel professional for Austria ....................................................78 details on this Poland ....................................................79 Russia ....................................................80 comprehensive coverage Scandinavia ................................................81 when booking your vacation. Travel Made Easy . .83 Terms & Condistions . .86 To ensure customer satisfaction, we do not offer one-star hotels. All maps Copyright © 2005 David Lindroth, Inc. Know Before You Go... KNOW BEFOREKNOW GO YOU urope may appear overwhelming for a first-time visitor, or even a seasoned traveler. The following information E will help prepare you for your vacation: Passport/Documents Travel Hints Your passport must be current and valid for at least six months past Customer Care your return date. Passports required for US citizens traveling to Europe Within Europe, Travel Impressions provides 24-hour service for all for stays of less than 90 days. A passport and Visa are necessary for countries. Our European customer service can provide assistance: travel to Russia (restricted to less than 30 days). A passport and onward/ Amex + 44 (0) 20 7633 6240 Monday-Friday (9 am to 5 pm U.K. time), return ticket are necessary for travel to Croatia (less than 90 days). ER Travel + 44 (0) 20 8550 7174 (all other times). Currency Telephone Numbers The Euro is the currency for most European nations (major The phone numbers on your vouchers include a country code and the exceptions are the U.K., Switzerland and Scandinavia). ATM’s are local number. You do not need to dial the country code while you are in prevalent, and are usually your best source for cash at the most current that particular country. exchange rate. Transfers Adapters and Converters If your arrival is delayed or changed at the last minute, please call the European voltage is higher (220v vs 110v) than that in the United States. local transfer company listed on your vouchers. Departure transfers A continental plug adapter and voltage converter are necessary. should be confirmed 48 hours before traveling. Please note that in some cities, transfer companies are not available by telephone over Phones and Calling Cards the weekend. Every country has a unique country code following a plus sign (i.e. +39 for Italy). Instead of area codes, all countries use city codes that Vouchers and Sightseeing begin with zero. Some U.S. phone