Travellers can save up to $478* per couple and see more of Europe with less crowds
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com), the leader of premium and luxury escorted journeys, shares the beauty of travelling to Europe during autumn, winter and spring months with valued guests. Travellers will enjoy the best of Europe at costs of up to 24 per cent less than when choosing to travel during peak times in the year. Additionally, when guests book and pay in full before October 31st, 2014, they will benefit from Insight's Early Payment Discount of up to $478* per couple.
"Our Christmas Markets program has continued to be a hit with our guests who enjoy travelling to Europe in the wintertime," said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. "Not only does Europe transform with twinkling lights, fragrant aromas and charming market stalls, guests can enjoy milder temperatures, smaller crowds and incredible savings only at this time of year."
Winter Wonderland
See the best of Europe's great highlights, enjoy festive shopping and take in the magnificent snow blanketed landscapes on this 10-day Winter Wonderland through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Insight guests will journey back to medieval times on visits to historic towns, Old Town squares and enchanting Christmas markets. In Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, the 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt lends a festive air to the cobbled streets and buildings. In Munich, guests will meet a market stallholder to taste traditional Lebkuchen and a fragrant cup of Gluhwein, an Insight Signature Experience. Travelling through snowcapped mountains, guests arrive in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. Here, guests will embark on a horse-drawn carriage ride to take in delightful scenery then experience Austria's charming town of Hall and its best-preserved sites.
Magical Switzerland
Beneath the breathtaking, snowcapped Matterhorn, along the shores of Lake Geneva, and exploring the medieval town of Lucerne which sparkles with a festive air during Christmastime, guests on the eight-day Magical Switzerland escorted journey will be transported to a panoramic paradise. A visit to the chic ski resort of St. Moritz lets guests enjoy the spa, shops and restaurants at leisure. A ride on the Glacier Express, an Insight Signature Experience, takes travellers to through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Guests will enjoy a Signature Dining evening of local specialties and wine in Geneva at a prized Swiss restaurant.
German Christmas Markets
The nine-day German Christmas Markets itinerary stops is one Insight's most popular winter trips with excursions to five markets out of the six German towns and cities. Dresden is home to Germany's oldest Christmas Market where guests can witness the record breaking Christmas pyramid in all its whimsical splendor, then enjoy a Signature Experience meeting a market stall holder to taste some festive fruitbread with a glass of Gluhwein. A stop at the Leipzig Market puts guests up front to admire the largest freestanding Advent calendar in the world. Before wrapping up their experience, guests will explore the medieval town of Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. In December, guests will have the opportunity to visit the 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt, lending a festive air to the cobbled streets and the preserved Old World architecture. Those who wish for Christmas to be a year-round event will delight at the Christmas Shop where it is Christmas 365 days of the year!
Other Insight Vacations itineraries in the Winter Europe 2014/2015 brochure such as Jordan Experience and Glories of Greece are also great options for a winter escape. Sunny days, beautiful landscapes and glorious architecture make these popular vacation destinations for those living in colder climates.
For more information, please visit www.insightvacations.com or contact your local travel agent.
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About Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com) is the expert for Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, visiting all but one of the independent states in these regions and covering more of Europe than any other tour operator. Insight Vacations also offers the same legendary high standards and carefully curated itineraries in North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal and Morocco. Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced Tour Director who acts as 'travelling concierge,' and expertly planned itineraries offering a range of Signature Experiences that provide a unique and revealing look into the history and culture of each destination. Guests also enjoy Signature Dining and Dine-Around Evenings and stay in select hotels that are centrally or scenically located.
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*Terms & Conditions: For new bookings only. Applies only to tours featuring the "Early Payment Discount" box in the price panel - see the new 2014-15 Europe, Autumn, Winter and Spring brochure. A deposit of $200 per person is required within 3 days of booking and full payment is required by Oct.31, 2014 for the 5% discount. The Early Payment Discount is combinable with other brochure discounts unless otherwise stated. Early Payment Discount is based on availability and may be discontinued at any time. Other conditions may apply.
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