Paris, Tuscany and Rome
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Highlights
- Visit the intriguing Hospices Museum
- Explore Swiss Transport Museum, or relax on one of the lovely lakeshore promenades
- Explore romantic city of Venice
- Visit a glass-blowing workshop where highly skilled artisans craft anything from delicate figurines to grand chandeliers
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- Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class (3-star) and First Class (4-star) hotels
- Meals: The included dinners follow a fixed menu;
- Breakfast Daily: Breakfasts are commonly served buffet style at your hotel
- Tips for all aspects of the tour that are pre-arranged by Image Tours, such as hotels, restaurants and other services.
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Refer to “Preparing for your Departure” in your Trip Documents for easy check-in procedures. Take time to relax on your transatlantic flight with the assurance that Image Tours has taken care of all the details.
Upon arrival, disembark, clear passport control and collect your luggage. Refer to your “Arrival Instructions” page in your Trip Documents for directions on where and when to meet your tour manager. Board the deluxe motor coach for the transfer from the airport to you...
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Transfer to the Rome Fiumicino Airport for the return flight home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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A Tradition of Excellence Since 1939
Roelof Postmaa, Sr., an educator in The Netherlands, founded Image Tours in 1939 in Amsterdam. He began taking his students and their parents on trips as a hobby. Recognizing people’s need for guidance in planning their travels, Mr. Postmaa developed a successful business hosting tours throughout Europe. He firmly believed that travel broadens one’s horizon and enriches one’s mind.
Mr. Postmaa’s son, Roelof Jr., began assisting his father in the family business while still in high school. Roelof Jr. opened an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1960 and began offering the company’s signature HEART OF EUROPE ® tour to groups such as fraternal organizations, employee associations, churches, school choirs, orchestras, and marching bands.
In 1986, the company began partnering with travel agencies to offer their escorted Europe tours to the general public, thereby becoming firmly established throughout the United States. Today, Image Tours is led by Monique Kasmauskis, the daughter of Roelof Jr., and her husband, Mike. They, along with all the Image Tours associates, are dedicated to providing Superior Value with a Personal Touch. Thanks to this dedication, Image is often praised by both travelers and travel agents for courteous service, meticulous traveler preparation, and flawless execution of its tours.
Our Company Started in Amsterdam
Seventy-nine years ago, a Dutch high school teacher and sports coach by the name of Roelof Postmaa took his senior class on a trip to France. The students had a wonderful time and more trips followed. Then, the parents of students asked Mr. Postmaa to organize a trip for them. These early beginnings seeded the tour operating business now known as Image Tours Inc..
Image Tours in the U.S.A.
In 1960 Mr. Postmaa’s son, Roelof (Rudy) Postmaa Jr. opened an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the purpose of offering affordable European tours to American travelers. In 2002, Rudy transferred the management of Image Tours to his daughter and son-in-law, Monique and Mike Kasmauskis.
Superior Value with a Personal Touch
From the very beginning, the goal of Image Tours has been to provide "Superior Value with a Personal Touch." We have always remained loyal to this objective and continue to make every possible effort to provide a comfortable and gratifying travel experience at an affordable price. Our meticulous selection of hotels and service providers translates into the highest quality at the lowest price. In addition, we guarantee the Tour price at time of deposit and the Tour & Air inclusive price at time of final payment.
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What's excluded
- Tips for the tour manager and motor coach driver are not included.
Accommodation
12 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners
Extended Tours:
3-Night London and Paris Extension
If you would like to add London, consider a 3-night pre-tour extension including 2 nights London hotel, 1 additional night at the Paris tour hotel, a London Hop-on-Hop-off bus day pass (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and rail from London to Paris.
Paris Extension
If you would like to have more time in Paris, Image Tours can arrange additional nights at your first tour hotel before the tour starts.
Rome Extension
Explore more of Rome on your own, after your tour ends. Image Tours can arrange an extended stay at your last tour hotel.
Optional Excursion
Accademia Gallery, In Florence, US $50
A local guide will point out some of the highlights of the Accademia Gallery in Florence, with a focus on one of Michelangelo’s most famous sculptures, "David."
Colosseum, Rome, US $85
A guided tour of the Colosseum interior provides insight into the intriguing events and structural mysteries of this famous landmark. Dating from 80 AD, this is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.
Rome Dinner, in Rome, US $65
A unique evening awaits you at a spirited restaurant in the heart of Rome. You will be served a multi-course meal of Italian specialties, accompanied by wine. Following dinner, singers will bring some of Italy’s most beloved arias to life during engaging and entertaining performances.
Seine River Cruise, in Paris, US $25
Glide along the Seine River by boat, while viewing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Notre Dame Cathedral and several other famous sights in Paris.
Siena Duomo, in Siena, US $35
While in Siena, join a local guide for a tour of the breathtaking 13th-century Duomo. This Gothic cathedral houses artistic treasures by Donatello, Bernini and Michelangelo. Sections of the mosaic floor are also on display.
Walking Expectations: Due to limited access to city centers by bus, large city distances, high traffic, and hilly landscape, expect to walk more than four miles per day, often encountering uneven surfaces, steps and inclines.
Highest Elevation: 3855 feet in the St. Gotthard Tunnel. Some tours take the pass in nice weather and this is 6916 feet, but if you inform the tour manager of elevation concerns at the beginning of the tour, they will take the tunnel. Hotels in Switzerland are located as high as 2900 feet.
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