8 Day Amsterdam & Venice

$389 Land Only

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-Amsterdam-Venice-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 3 nights Amsterdam 3 nights Venice Breakfast daily Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Amsterdam City Tour by Bus & Boat 2:30 PM Day #3 02 Jan 2009 - 18 Mar 2009     $33 19 Mar 2009 - 29 Apr 2009     $33 This panoramic tour of Amsterdam takes you to view both the old and new sections of the city. From the comfort of a modern air-conditioned motor coach, view the Royal Palace, National Monument, "Skinny Bridge," Albert Cuyp market, and the beautiful merchant houses along the canals. The tour also includes a visit to a windmill on the Amstel River. Afterwards, enjoy a tour through Amsterdam's famous canals and Old Harbor. Board a glass-top boat and cruise the canals to view historic homes with beautiful fronts, 16th-century warehouses, and charming churches with bell towers. Departs from 26 Damrak, the main street between central station & Dam square. Drop-off at 26 Damrak. Half Day Marken, Volendam & Windmills 10:00 AM Day #4 02 Jan 2009 - 18 Mar 2009     $43 19 Mar 2009 - 29 Apr 2009     $43 Enjoy a relaxing drive through the polders region to reach Zaanse Schaans heritage park, a well-known Amsterdammer village where you will visit a working windmill. Continue to visit the charming fishing villages of Volendam and Marken on the shores of the old Zuiderzee. Afterwards, conclude your tour of traditional Holland with a visit to a cheese farm in Edam before returning through the countryside to Amsterdam. Departs 9:30 a.m. from 26 Damrak (main street between central station & Dam square). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at 26 Damrak. Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM Day #6 02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $55 This morning's tour begins with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, and continues to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco* with its mysterious interior, lavish mosaics, and decorations of Occidental and Oriental design. Proceed to the 14th century Doge's Palace, whose facade comprises a massive Gothic gate on the Piazzetta side, known as the Porta Della Carta. Continue to the rear of the palace to view the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with an optional visit to a glass blowing factory on Murano Island. *For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. A free-of-charge holding station is available. Due to Mass, San Marco Basilica is closed for visitations on Sundays, and during any religious ceremonies and holy feast days. In this case, visits will exclude interior views of the church. Likewise, Doge's Palace is closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, and May 1. Departs daily at 9:15 a.m. from the Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica. Drop-off at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica. Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon Day #7 02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $31 Depart by boat from Alilaguna Pier to the charming island of Murano. Built on a series of small islands connected by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a visit inside one of the island's glass blowing factories to witness first-hand the methods of this fascinating art. Continue to Burano, the most scenic island of the Lagoon, famous for its colorful houses and central church with leaning campanile. Visit Baldassarre Galuppi Street, the island's main avenue, filled with tiny shops that sell famous handmade lace. Continue to the island of Torcello to visit the church of Santa Fosca. Here you will see the church's unique portico in the form of a Greek cross, and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Departs daily at 2:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 2:00 p.m. (Nov 1-March 31). Tour departs from Alilaguna Pier (In front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens of St. Mark's). Drop-off at Alilaguna Pier. Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 12 389 1369 Jan 19 389 1299 Jan 26 389 1299 Feb 2 399 1449 Feb 9 589 1639 Feb 16 569 1699 Feb 23 409 1539 Mar 2 449 1579 Mar 9 449 1499 Mar 16 449 1579 Mar 23 629 1679 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include flight Amsterdam-Venice. Hotel Plans Plan C - [details]   Ibis Amsterdam Centre   Amsterdam This tourist class hotel is next to the Amsterdam Central railway station, overlooking Old Amsterdam and near to the Damsquare. [more] Hotel Abbazia   Venice This tourist class hotel is situated in the historical center of Venice. [more] Plan B - [details]   Holiday Inn Amsterdam   Amsterdam This first class hotel is located in a residential district south of city center Amsterdam opposite Amstel Park and near the RAI Convention Center. [more] Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal   Venice This first class hotel is located on the Grand Canal and is just a few minutes from the shopping and historical center. [more] Plan A - [details]   Marriott Amsterdam Hotel   Amsterdam This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of the historic Old City overlooking Leidsplein. [more] Hotel Bauer   Venice This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Venice within sight of the San Marco Square. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Itinerary First Destination Check-In:       How many nights in Amsterdam, Netherlands? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Venice, Italy? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) Return Date: PLEASE NOTE: When selecting the Flexible Package option, your new itinerary will include flights and hotel accommodations only. Additional required services should be booked separately including transfers, rail transportation between cities and sightseeing options. The final package price will differ from the above advertised prices. 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