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FROM
ST. PAUL'S TO ST. PETER'S - 2010
13
days incl. air, or 12 days from London to Rome (CO-5900)Return to Italy
Vacations & Tours
 Return to
France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco Vacations & Tours Vacation
Overview
Begin
your European vacation in London with two overnights and plenty of
leisure time to make your own discoveries in this lively city. Cross the
Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Paris. Your 2-night stay in
Paris features a guided sightseeing tour including the Arc de Triomphe,
Champs-Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower. You have free time to see more of
the French capital at your own pace or to join an optional tour to the
Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Head south through Burgundy to
picture-perfect Lucerne in Switzerland for two nights. In Lucerne,
nestled amid Switzerland’s snow-capped Alps, see the impressive city
walls, Europe’s oldest wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses, and the
Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of heroic Swiss Guard
of Louis XVI. Optional activities in Lucerne include a funicular and
cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis, a cruise on the fjord-like
lake, and of course, time to shop for a Swiss watch.
Visit
Lugano in the Swiss Italian-speaking canton of Ticino before crossing
into Italy. Stop in Verona to see Juliet’s balcony on your way to Venice.
In beautiful Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, a
guided sightseeing tour, a glassblowers’ demonstration, and time at
leisure to maybe try an optional gondola ride. In Florence, “Cradle of
the Renaissance,” your guided walking tour introduces you to Santa Croce,
Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Giotto Campanile, and Brunelleschi
Cupola in Piazza del Duomo. Admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
before spending two nights in the “Eternal City” of Rome, Italy’s
capital. In Rome, your guided sightseeing tour features St. Peter’s
Square, the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. This grand European
vacation—including overnight stays in England, France, Switzerland, and
Italy—is a trip of a lifetime!
Itinerary
Day
1 Tue. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day
2 Wed. ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check
into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the
lively British capital. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make
the most of your stay.
Day
3 Thu. LONDON
A
full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a
panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or
choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise
on the River Thames? (B)
Day
4 Fri. LONDON-PARIS, FRANCE Paris, France
Leave
London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside
to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here
you’ll be met by your Tour Director and luxury coach. Drive through the
French countryside by way of the fast autoroute, arriving in Paris in
time to enjoy your first evening here. (B)
Day
5 Sat. PARIS
One
full day to explore the city that’s known throughout the world for its
fashions, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre.
Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known
Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the
Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs
Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens
of Versailles. This evening, why not join an optional welcome dinner. (B)
Day
6 Sun. PARIS-LAKE LUCERN, SWITWERLAND
Fascinating,
ever-changing scenery today. Views of Fontainebleau Forest, the
wine-growing area of Burgundy, then prosperous farms and tidy
half-timbered villages as you head through the Alpine heart of
Switzerland to picture-book Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
Day
7 Mon. LUCERNE
Enjoy
one of Switzerland’s finest cities, nestled amid its snow-capped Alps,
surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of
the River Reuss. Your visit focuses on the impressive city walls, a
covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone
streets, and the Lion Monument – a masterful stone sculpture in honor of
the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection of optional
activities completes the day: a cable car ride to the 10,000-foot summit
of Mount Titlis, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, a typical Swiss
folklore evening, and, of course, time to shop for that very Swiss watch.
(B)
Day
8 Tue. LAKE LUCERNE-LUGANO-VENICE AREA, ITALY
More
wonderful Alpine scenery as you drive into the mountain ranges that
surround the massive St. Gotthard. Once through its great tunnel, you’ll
start your scenic descent into the warmer and sunnier ambiance of the
Canton Ticino. Stop in beautiful Lugano and take a stroll along the
lakeside promenade. In the afternoon, cross into Italy and drive through
the Lombardy plains to Verona for a stop to see Juliet’s balcony.
Overnight in the Venice area. (B,D)
Day
9 Wed. VENICE
Venice
is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with
criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces,
and little quiet piazzas. The orientation tour starts with a boat
ride and is followed by a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion
their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the
optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local
troubadour to serenade you. (B)
Day
10 Thu. VENICE AREA-FLORENCE AREA
Start
the day by journeying south across the Apennines into the gentle and
hilly countryside of Tuscany, to Florence for an included walking tour
with a Local Guide. (B,D)
Day
11 Fri. FLORENCE AREA-PISA-ROMERome
Leave
this Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis this morning. Later, stop in
Pisa to see the famed Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower.
Then, journey south to Rome. Tonight an optional evening drive through
the city, a floodlit spectacular of shimmering fountains, magnificent
churches and piazzas, followed by dinner. (B)
Day
12 Sat. ROME
Included
sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square, followed by
a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
Day
13 Sun. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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3/23/2010
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3/24/2010
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4/4/2010
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$1,629.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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3/30/2010
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3/31/2010
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4/11/2010
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$1,629.00
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Available
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4/6/2010
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4/7/2010
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4/18/2010
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$1,629.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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4/13/2010
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4/14/2010
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4/25/2010
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$1,629.00
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Available
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4/20/2010
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4/21/2010
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5/2/2010
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$1,629.00
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Sold Out
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4/27/2010
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4/28/2010
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5/9/2010
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$1,729.00
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Available
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5/4/2010
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5/5/2010
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5/16/2010
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$1,729.00
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Available
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5/11/2010
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5/12/2010
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5/23/2010
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$1,729.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/18/2010
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5/19/2010
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5/30/2010
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$1,729.00
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Available
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5/25/2010
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5/26/2010
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6/6/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/1/2010
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6/2/2010
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6/13/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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6/8/2010
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6/9/2010
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6/20/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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6/15/2010
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6/16/2010
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6/27/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/22/2010
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6/23/2010
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7/4/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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6/29/2010
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6/30/2010
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7/11/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/6/2010
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7/7/2010
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7/18/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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7/13/2010
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7/14/2010
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7/25/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/20/2010
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7/21/2010
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8/1/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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7/27/2010
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7/28/2010
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8/8/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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8/3/2010
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8/4/2010
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8/15/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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8/10/2010
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8/11/2010
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8/22/2010
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$1,759.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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8/17/2010
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8/18/2010
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8/29/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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8/24/2010
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8/25/2010
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9/5/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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8/31/2010
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9/1/2010
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9/12/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/7/2010
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9/8/2010
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9/19/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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9/14/2010
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9/15/2010
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9/26/2010
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$1,759.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/21/2010
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9/22/2010
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10/3/2010
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$1,719.00
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Available
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9/28/2010
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9/29/2010
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10/10/2010
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$1,719.00
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Available
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10/5/2010
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10/6/2010
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10/17/2010
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$1,689.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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10/12/2010
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10/13/2010
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10/24/2010
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$1,689.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due to itinerary and
time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early
booking is encouraged.
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