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Posts Tagged ‘europe tour’
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
 Copenhagen, largest city and capital of Denmark, is home and final resting place of author Hans Christian Andersen, and, in fact, the fairy tale feel of the city is everywhere, from the coppery green towers alongside gingerbread houses to the cobblestone streets lined with bikes and warm people.
Tivoli Gardens
Perhaps the best known of all Copenhagen’s attractions, Tivoli Gardens is the world-renowned amusement park located in the very heart of the city. Visitors are dazzled by the park’s fairyland lights, beautiful flowers, gift shops, rides, restaurants and strolling musicians.
Rosenborg Castle
This was the royal residence until the 19th century, and is one of the city’s most popular museums, where you’ll see the Royal Crown Jewels, costumes, and other royal memorabilia.
Strøget
Copenhagen’s popular shopping district is made up of five streets reserved for pedestrian traffic only, and it features fine eateries, elegant stores and trendy boutiques filled with everything from luxury items to souvenirs.
Learn most about Scandinavia tours including Copenhagen.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
 The United Sates has a thing to learn from Europe’s high speed trains. Blasting tunnels through mountains, improving tracks and purchasing the most modern locomotives, European countries are achieving a major increase in their high-speed rail facilities.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, after 10 years of construction, a high-speed rail line will link Amsterdam and Brussels starting in early 2010.
In Italy, the Florence-to-Bologna leg of the nation’s high-speed Milan-Rome-Naples service will open in December after the completion of 45 miles of tunnels.
In Austria and Switzerland, a high-speed train will begin operating from Vienna to Innsbruck to Zurich in December.
In early 2010, high-speed rail will begin operating between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, followed by high-speed rail on the 650 mile route between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
In Spain, the high-speed AVE train is traveling the 404 mile route between Madrid and Barcelona.What a challenge for our country!Written by C. Kennedy
kennedy@atlastravelweb.com
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
 “The Lion of Lucerne” (Lowendenkmal) is a compelling statue in the north section of Old Town dedicated to the 42 members of the Swiss Guard who were assigned to protect Louis the XVI, Maria Antoinette and their family at the Royal Palace. When the Tuileries was stormed on August 10, 1792 by rioting Parisians at the start of the French Revolution, the king ordered the soldiers to lay down their arms. They were subsequently slaughtered by the crowd and the royal family was captured. Louis had made a big mistake. In 1821 Danish sculpture Berthel Thorwaldsen finished the sculpture, a 30-foot likeness of a wounded and dying lion with a broken lance in its heart and his paw resting atop the fleur-de-lys shield of the Bourbon king. The Latin inscription translated “To the bravery and fidelity of the Swiss.”
Tags: europe tour, europe tours, lion monument lucernce, switzerland tour
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Planning your first trip to a foreign country? Leave all of the travel details to a tour operator. They provide you with comfortable transportation, several meals, a rich sightseeing program and much more.
Traveling can be stressful, especially if you are traveling to a country where English is not their first language. Something amazing happens when you feel comfortable. Your senses have the luxury to stray from the detail and worry, finding in their place anticipation and wonder. You’ll feel comfortable staying in first class hotels located in clean, safe areas.
Save time and money. Spending hours in line to get into major attractions such as the Louvre or Vatican Museums can take all day. Groups have a separate entrance, and get to go in with little or no wait so that you have more time to enjoy the sites, and more free time in the city.
Nothing introduces you to the true flavors of your destination like fine local cuisine. Included three course dinners are carefully planned to avoid the repetition of entrees. From the tapas bars of Spain to the vineyards of Italy and France, the tour operator will include on your trip optional specialty dinners and plenty of free time to venture out on your own. For the evenings when dinners are not included, your tour director will have a number of suggestions for favorite nearby restaurants. After all, one of the best ways to learn about a foreign culture is to eat like the local do!
The tour buses are air conditioned are are equipped with emergency washrooms. The bus normally accommodates 53 seats, but they install fewer seats (44) for extra leg room.
If buses are not for you, tour operators have many other options including city stays, rail packages and river cruises through Europe.
There are hundreds of tour operators you can choose from, however some have been in the business for over 50 years and have proven over time that they offer consumers the best value and service. Check with a travel agent if you need assistance finding a reputable operator.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
There has never been a better time to see Europe. We have fares as low as $220 roundtrip to Madrid and Barcelona between August and October 28th. Combine these rates with a tour like SPAIN AT LEISURE and visit all these great cities with sightseeing included:
MADRID
TOLEDO
CORDOBA
SEVILLE
GIBRALTAR
TORREMLINOS
GRANADA
This tour includes three nights each in Madrid, Seville and Costa del Sol (Torremolinos). You can even add an optional tour to Morocco. Visits to Prado Museum, Alhambra and many other great sites are included. If you go to our site www.escortedglobustours.com and click Spain, you can see everything offered.If you would prefer Central Europe, we also have fares as low as $220 roundtrip and there are tours and/or river cruises to Prague, Vienna and Budapest. What a wonderful way to see fall colors! How about a tour called SOUND OF MUSIC?? From Vienna to Salzburg to Innsbruck and Munich….please go to www.escortedtrafalgartours.com and click Austria to find this fabulous trip or www.rivercruisetours.com to check Rhine and Danube cruises.
Call to speak to a travel specialist about these and other great travel promotions.
Written by: Laura U
laura@atlastravelweb.com
Tags: europe on sale, europe tour, europe tour deals, europe travel, europe travel specials
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
 Gate 1 debuts tours in Alaska, Iceland & Tunisia this year. All 3 itineraries will offer dates for small groups with a maximum participation of 20 guests. The 8-day Alaskan Adventure include four departures and a scenic train ride to Denali aboard the Alaskan Railroad. The 8 day Iceland Adventure has 5 departures & included in the rate is a boat tour of Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. The 11 day Tunisia has 14 departures & features overnight in Tunis, Tabarka, Towear, Djerba, Sousse & Hammamet.
Gate 1 offers escorted and independent travel to Europe, South America, Central America and Asia. We find their best values in Italy and Spain travel packages.
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
 There is still time to take advantage of some great specials on Europe vacations. Globus & Trafalgar currently have the best offer available. Both companies are offering $500 off per couple on air-inclusive bookings. Atlas is also offering an additional 5% off of the land for early bookings.
These special offers have been extended for new bookings made by December 15, 2008. Remember, a deposit secures your tour space, and then final payment is not due until 45 days prior to travel.
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