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Alps, Central & Eastern Europe

Dalmatian Elegance

Cruise the waters of the Adriatic in comfort and style onboard your modern mega yacht. Discover new ports of call each day, hidden coves and ancient sites steeped in history. Step ashore to experience the cultural diversity of Dalmatia's islands or bask under the sun, swim or read a good book.

The Insight difference

At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.

At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.

Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

- Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate and the Cellars.
- Korcula: Walk the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas with your Local Expert. Learn why the locals claim this is where Marco Polo was born.
- Veliko Jezero: Walk through Mljet National Park with your cruise manager and take in the pristine views of the Big Lake. Sail by boat to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary rising out of the water.
- Dubrovnik: Explore the buffed marble streets of he fascinating city during your guided walking tour.
- Dubrovnik: Ride the cable car to the summit of Srd Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and Elaphiti Islands.
- Kuna: Visit the church and monastery, and learn about local life when you visit a local farm.
- Pakleni Islands: Take a dip in the pristine waters of this absolute paradise.
- Hvar: Walk to the town's main square, see the yacht-filled harbour and the Renaissance cathedral. Enjoy time at your leisure to explore this delightful island, famed for being the sunniest in the country and boasting an interior dotted with lofty mountain peaks and aromatic fields of lavender.
- Bol: Delight in a swim at Zlatni Rat, also known as the Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of shingle protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic.

AUTHENTIC DINING

- Dubrovnik: Cruise alongside the towering old city walls while a buffet dinner is served onboard.
- Kuna: Meet the locals and enjoy a typical Farm-to-Table village feast of Croatian delicacies.
- Brac: Toast to your voyage with a special Captain's Celebration Dinner, complete with live entertainment.
- Bol: At a local winery, relax with some appetisers and sample some of the revered wines of the island.
- Dining Summary: 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 5 Lunches with Wine (LW), 1 Dinner (D) and 3 Dinners with Wine (DW), plus bottled water daily.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

- 7 nights aboard your luxury cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities.
- An expert Cruise Manager will ensure a smooth and hassle-free voyage.
- All port taxes are included. Insight hotel in Trogir includes all taxes and porterage charges.
- Complimentary transfers are available on arrival from Split airport to the Sightseeing Trip hotel on start date and from Split sea port to Split airport on end date. They are also available when additional nights accommodation has been booked through Sightseeing Trip. Alternatively, please make your own way from/to the airport.

Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague

These three capitals, lush with magnificent cathedrals, imperial palaces and majestic castles, stand at the geographical heart of mainland Europe. Their history and culture are majestically intertwined by the powerful Habsburg dynasty.

The Insight difference

At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.

At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.

Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

- Budapest: With a Local Expert, visit the colourful Matthias Church and gaze out over the Danube and giant domed Parliament from the heights of the Fisherman's Bastion.
- Vienna: The sheer opulence of Schonbrunn Palace indulges your senses. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy.
- Cesky Krumlov: Roam the cobbled streets of the picture-postcard town as you discover views of the famous castle.
- Prague: Bewitched by the gargoyles of St. Vitus Cathedral and ghosts of Bohemian Kings, experience a private tour with a local historian through the atmospheric courtyards of Prague Castle.

AUTHENTIC DINING

- Budapest: Your Welcome Dinner is a treat of mouthwatering Hungarian specialties, accompanied by specially-selected Hungarian wine, as you dine at the famous and elegant Gundel Restaurant.
- Budapest: Visit a traditional Strudel House for a taste of sweet strudel and learn about the art of making this Hungarian delicacy.
- Budapest: Enjoy a Dine-at-Home experience as you are welcomed into the home of a local for a freshly-prepared meal, typical of the region. Dine with the family for dinner and learn more about their life.
- Vienna: For your dining pleasure, you are offered a selection of Vienna's vibrant restaurants. With drinks, a delicious three-course dinner and Gemutlichkeit in abundance, your Dine-Around Evening is a culinary experience not to be missed.
- Prague: Your Celebration Dinner at a specially selected Prague restaurant, encapsulates the very essence of the Golden City.
- Dining Summary: 9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Morning Tea (MT) and 5 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Glorious Switzerland

Discover a land of contrasting scenery, people and languages, offering a unique blend of interests and wonders.

The Insight difference

At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.

At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.

Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

- Stanserhorn: Meet a Swiss Ranger on your spectacular journey to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn, where you will learn about the local wildlife.

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

- Lake Geneva: Visit beautiful Chillon Castle, set on a rocky islet in the lake. With the help of a Local Expert, look out for Lord Byron's name which he carved into a pillar.
- Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort.
- Scenic Swiss Rail Journey: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts. This is a glorious adventure in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, only possible by rail.

AUTHENTIC DINING

- Zermatt: Choose your own ambience, style of cuisine and drinks for a more intimate culinary experience with friends. You will be offered a selection of fine restaurants on your Zermatt Dine-Around Evening.
- St. Moritz: You will be delighted with a delicious fondue dinner at a local restaurant, its a real Swiss treat.
- Lucerne: Join your Travel Director for a palate-pleasing Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer!
- Dining Summary: 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 4 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Highlights of Poland

Poland today is probably Europe's best kept secret. Appreciate the wealth of medieval fairy-tale cities and scenic wonders on this enthralling journey, and enjoy the warm-hearted hospitality of the Polish people themselves.

The Insight difference

At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.

At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.

Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

- Krakow: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail. On top of Wawel Hill see the Renaissance castle and visit the cathedral. Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgorze and see the Ghetto Square and remains of the Ghetto Wall.
- Poznan: Meet a local resident of Poznan who will share their insights of local life as they walk you through the Old Town. Visit Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island, the birthplace of Polish Catholicism and a fascinating place of legend often overlooked by other visitors.

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

- Krakow: Visit Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum and gain an insight into the vital part he played, saving the lives of many, during the Nazi occupation.
- Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum and stop at Birkenau, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
- Torun: Led by your Local Expert, explore this outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233 and now a living museum.
- Gdansk: Enjoy an exploration with your Local Expert. See the historical sights of Weterplatte and the Gdansk Shipyards along with the medieval city.
- Malbork: Visit the 13th century fortified monastery belonging to the Teutonic Order and the largest Gothic brick castle in the world.
- Warsaw: Your Local Expert guides you through this fascinating city to see the Palace of Culture and the Chopin Monument in Lazienki Park. Visit the Ghetto Heroes Monument and the Historical Museum and walk through the re-built Old Town, destroyed in World War II.

AUTHENTIC DINING

- Zakopane: Meet Poland's Goral Highlanders and share their culture at a dinner with local specialities and music.
- Warsaw: The Polish capital is currently enjoying a culinary renaissance - find out what the buzz is all about during your end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine at a favourite restaurant.
- Dining Summary: 9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 4 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

The Bohemian

Walk in the footsteps of Prague's Bohemian Kings and fall under the spell of Cesky Krumlov. Explore the legacy of the Habsburgs in Vienna and Budapest.

The Insight difference

At first glance, magic may seem effortless, but a magician doesn't just 'conjure things up'. It is all about carefully laid foundations and professional skills honed over years.

At Insight, our magic comes from taking the hundreds of ingredients that go into each trip and with meticulous preparation and planning, weaving them into your perfect vacation. We ensure that every element has been taken care of, providing the very best experiences from start to finish.

Let us make the magic happen while you step seamlessly into an unforgettable adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

- Prague: Bewitched by the gargoyles of St. Vitus Cathedral and ghosts of Bohemian Kings, this majestic city is where you'll experience a private tour with a Local Expert, through the atmospheric courtyards of Prague Castle.
- Krakow: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, and is much like a Polish Camelot. Join an expert historian for an in-depth exploration of this historic 'Holy Grail'.

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS

- Auschwitz: Accompanied by your Local Expert, experience a powerful and moving visit to the memorial and museum of Auschwitz and a stop at Birkenau, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
- Krakow: Journey into a glistening subterranean world at the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mines.
- Budapest: Join a Local Expert and visit the colourful Matthias Church. From the heights of the Fisherman's Bastion, gaze out over the Danube to the beautiful facades of the giant-domed Hungarian Parliament Building.
- Budapest: Visiting the Central Market Hall is a foodie's dream. Wander across three levels of stalls, brimming with mouthwatering salamis, spicy paprika, sumptuous Hungarian wines and a whole lot of Palinka.
- Vienna: Led by your Local Expert, indulge your senses at the Schonbrunn Palace as you stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy.

AUTHENTIC DINING

- Budapest: Tonight you are in for a treat with your Highlight Dinner at Gundel, one of Budapest's most renowned restaurants for over a hundred years. Dine in elegance as you savour hearty, Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially-selected Hungarian wine.
- Vienna: For your Celebration Dinner, savour a delicious meal of Austrian fare with drinks included, while being entertained by acclaimed soloists and dancers.
- Included Quality Dining: 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 5 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.

INCLUDED INSIGHT SERVICES

- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Sightseeing Trip, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.