Brunei Package

The last remnants of an empire that once included all of Borneo and the southwest Philippines, Brunei is now one of the smallest countries on earth – two tiny slivers of land lodged in the northern coast of Sarawak. This tiny country is blessed with some of the largest oil fields in Southeast Asia and, perhaps not surprisingly, one of the wealthiest rulers on earth. Thanks to these underground riches, Brunei has been able to spare most of its above-ground resources, and the country boasts some of the most intact primary rainforest in all of Borneo.

Chances are this little country will surprise you, for it is neither the mini Dubai nor the strict Muslim theocracy that most people expect. Instead, it is a rather relaxed and even charming little corner of Borneo with enough attractions to make it an interesting stop between Sabah and Sarawak. First there is the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB), with its soaring mosques and picturesque water villages. Then there is the aforementioned rainforest, which is best experienced in the fine Ulu Temburong National Park. Beyond these, there is a thrilling boat ride between the capital and Bangar, one of the highlights of Borneo.

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Taste of the East (Sep-Oct 2011)

16-Day Grand Tour of Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria

Tour Highlights:
See Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Opera house in Berlin, Lazienki Palace, Gothic Town Hall, Market Square of Wroclaw, Visit to Jasna Gora, Monastery House of the Black Madonna in Częstochowa Visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. See Wieliczka Salt Mine Cave .See Europe’s Most Beautiful City Prague, Charles Bridge the Astronomical clock. View Opera House, Parliament Bldg,Town Hall & Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.Tour of Church of St. Matthias the beautiful Parliament Building.Royal Palace & Heroes Square of Budapest.


Tour Dates:
Taste of the East (Sep 10-26, 2011)
Tour Price from $3,188.00+ per person

Taste of the East (Oct 24-Nov 09, 2011)
Tour Price from $3,188.00+ per person



Old Town, Prague
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Itinerary:

OCT 24 MANILA-VIENNA
Check-in to airport at 9pm

OCT 25 VIENNA
Depart Manila on a prestigious airline. Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment
Arrive Vienna, upon arrival you will meet an English Speaking Airport Assistant and then transfer to hotel for check-in

OCT 26 VIENNA (B,D)
After Breakfast city tour of Vienna to see the State of Opera House, the Hofsburg, the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Ringstrasse, the famous Ring Boulevard with its monuments and view the Giant Ferris Wheels a the Viennese amusement park call “Prater”. Later, visit the State Apartments of the Schonbrunn Palace and garden – the former summer residence of the Habsburg.Rest of the day is free at leisure. Then dinner

OCT 27 VIENNA-BUDAPEST(B,D)
After breakfast, cross the border of Hungary and head to Budapest. Budapest possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage.Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube.

OCT 28 BUDAPEST (B,D)
Start your sightseeing tour this morning with the visit to the superb murals in the Church of St. Matthias beside the Fisherman’s Bastion, from where we have a perfect vista of the beautiful Parliament Building. We view the Royal Palace of Buda, and then cross the Danube to the Pest district, where we visit Heroes Square and drive along Andrassy Boulevard.

OCT 29 BUDAPEST-KRAKOW (B, D)
After breakfast, motor coach to the border of Poland. Upon arrival in Krakow, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for dinner. Then check in to your hotel

OCT 30 KRAKOW (B, D)
After breakfast transfer to Wieliczka Salt Mine. This mine, a centuries old tourist attraction cannot be compared to anything else in the world. The mine has been visited from its beginning by the famous and the mighty of this world. Kopernik, Goethe, Humboldt, Paderewski, Mendelejew, Baden Powell, Karol Wojtyla - who later became Pope John Paul II, ordinary people and crowned heads of state, all have visited this remarkable site. Later back to Krakow for dinner.

OCT 31 KRAKOW-CZESTOCHOWA-WARSAW (B,D)
After breakfast, guided city sightseeing then continue to visit Jasna Gora, the monastery near Czestochowa, and admire its Black Madonna, which is venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol

Next, stop in Auschwitz to visit what is left of the CONCENTRATION CAMP, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Warsaw.

NOV 01 WARSAW (B, D)
After breakfast, our local guide will tell us about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway city between East and West.  See the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Quarter) with its market square and 14th-century Cathedral of St. John, the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and Science, neoclassical Lazienki Palace, and the remnants of the Jewish ghetto. In the HISTORICAL MUSEUM a moving film shows the city before and after wartime destruction. Afternoon at leisure.


NOV 02 WARSAW-BERLIN (B,D)
After breakfast, motor coach to the border of Germany. Upon arrival in Berlin you will be transferred to a local restaurant for dinner. Then check in to your hotel.

NOV 03 BERLIN (B,D)
Our local guide will take us through the recently unified city and show us the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag; Germany’s future parliament Building. We then drive along Unter den Linden, past the State Opera House and Alexanderplatz. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant

NOV 04 BERLIN-DRESDEN-PRAGUE (B,D)
After breakfast, proceed to Prague passing by Dresden, once an important cultural and commercial metropolis featuring Germany's most impressive architecture, Dresden was practically wiped out within two nights of air raids in February, 1945. The city never really got over that shock, but was eventually resurrected. Nowadays, it is marked by hard contrasts: most of the famous buildings have been restored or rebuilt from scratch. You will have the city tour of Dresden before proceeding to Prague.

NOV 05 PRAGUE (B,D)
Welcome to one of Europe’s Most Beautiful City, Prague. Today visit some interesting attractions such as the Prague Castle and the Jewish Town hall with its Hebrew clock and its Jewish cemetery await the inquisitive traveler. On the list is also a visit to Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock situated at the Old Town Hall Here, you can shop for some Bohemian crystal, for which the Czech Republic is famous for.

NOV 06 PRAGUE-NUREMBURG (B,D)
After breakfast, early morning departure for Nuremburg, we cross the border of Czech and proceed to the border of Germany. Dinner upon arrival then proceed to hotel.

NOV 07 NUREMBURG-MUNICH (B,D)
Start your day with a brief orientation of the city. Proceed to Munich for an afternoon city tour. Heart of Bavaria and its regional capital City tour includes the Olympic Stadium and City Hall with its Glockenspiel clock.

NOV 08 MUNICH-MANILA
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back to Manila

NOV 09 ARRIVE MANILA
Home sweet home, from a memorable European tour.

 
* Minimum of 25 persons required for the tour to run.

Budapest
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Super Affordable Europe Tours (Nov 2011)

Tour Highlights:
See Notre Dame Cathedral, Seine River Cruise in Paris, ascend to the 2nd level of Eiffel Tower, Mt. Pilatus excursion, photo stop of Vaduz Castle, visit to Swarovski Factory, the leaning tower of Pisa (One of the seven wonders of the world), see St Mark’s Square and the Basilica, visit to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and the Square, the Colosseum, see St. Paul’s Church, Imperial Cathedral, Murano Glass Blowing, Trevi Fountain and more.


Super Affordable Europe Tour (Nov 3-13, 2011)
Price from $2,588.00+ per person

Super Affordable Europe Tour (Nov 17-27, 2011)
Price from $2,588.00+ per person







Itinerary:

NOV 03 MANILA ROME

Depart Manila, aboard your favorite airline. Enjoy in flight amenities, meals and entertainment.

NOV 04 ARRIVE ROME
Upon arrival in Rome, you will have a city tour that will take you to the major sights and landmarks visiting the Colloseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza de Venezia after lunch transfer to the hotel for check in.

NOV 05 ROME
After breakfast, you will visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel one of the most visited places in the Vatican City, then to St. Peter’s Basilica and its Square, the rest of day is free for shopping in Spanish Steps. Dinner.

NOV 06 ROME – PISA - VENICE
After breakfast, morning drive to Venetto passing Umbria and Tuscany Regions then transfer to Pisa and see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, have your lunch in the area, then transfer to Venice, Dinner and check in.

NOV 07 VENICE - INNSBRUCK
After breakfast, motor coach to Troncheto pier and take a ride to San Marco. City sightseeing on foot in Venice Island visiting Basilica de San Marco, the Saint Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs followed by Murano glass blowing demonstration. Back to Troncheto pier then proceed to Innsbruck for dinner then check in.

NOV 08 INNSBRUCK –VADUZ- LUCERNE
Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out and we will visit the Swarovsky Crystal Shop in Innsbruck. Then take Austria via Vaduz the capital of Principality of Liechtenstein. Then enjoy the breath-taking sights going to Lucerne. Check-in. Dinner


NOV 09 LUCERNE- MT.PILATUS- LUCERNE
After breakfast, your tour will be highlighted by taking to the Peak of Mt. Pilatus (1,800M / 6000 feet) by Cogwheel train, take time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps as you spend your time taking pictures of the snowcapped mountains. Later, go back to Lucerne for some last minute shopping. Dinner then back to hotel.

NOV 10 LUCERNE- PARIS
After breakfast, say goodbye to beautiful city of Lucerne as we drive to Paris via Dijon, upon arrival check in and dinner.

NOV 11 PARIS
After breakfast, city orientation of Paris will follow. English speaking guide will starts to brief you with all the information that will start with an outside view of Notre Dame Cathedral, have a view of the façade of Louvre Museum, Champs Elysees, Arch of Triomphe, The Opera, Concorde Square, Vendom Square and to top it all ascend to the second level of Eiffel Tower, then the whole afternoon free for shopping at the Gallery La Fayette, enjoy shopping, Loius Vuitton, chanel, Gucchi and other branded products. Dinner.

NOV 12 PARIS – MANILA
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, rest of the day is free until you transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

NOV 13 MANILA
Arrived Manila from a very memorable grand European tour.




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European Encounter with London (Sep 2011)

Welcoming the European Encounter with London Tour again this September!
This is a 15-day tour visiting London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome and the Vatican City.

Now gathering interested participants! 


Tour Highlights:
UK: St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge Tower of London, Westminster Abbey
AmsterdamVisit a clog factory, diamond factory; enjoy a canal cruise
Brussels:  See the Grand Palace, Mannekin Pis
Paris:  Notre Dame Cathedral; see Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, The Opera, Concorde Square, Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower
Lucerne:  Cable car to the peak of Mt. Titlis
Venice:  See  St. Mark's Square, Murano glass blowing demo
Florence:  Plaza Signoria, Santa Croce, the Cathedral and its Dome
Rome:  Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Musuem, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps



Tour Price from $3,388+
European Encounter with London (Sep 28-Oct 13, 2011)



* Minimum of 25 persons to run this tour.


Itinerary:

SEPT 28 DEPART MANILA

Depart Manila aboard your favorite airline Enjoy in flight meals and entertainment

SEPT 29 LONDON
Upon arrival you will be meeting your guide and do half day morning tours day morning tour of the popular sights of London such as St. Paul's Cathedral or Tower Bridge. You will also see the Tower of London where you will have an opportunity to take photographs. The tour also includes a stunning view of neo-gothic architecture - Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament that can be seen from across the River Thames. Transfer to hotel.

SEPT 30 LONDON
After breakfast, enjoy half day city tour. You will see Westminster Abbey where many British monarchs have been crowned before making a stop at London home of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, for another photo opportunity. When possible, you will see the ceremony of the Changing of the Guards here as well. Dinner then check in to your hotel.

OCT 01 LONDON/ AMSTERDAM
Early morning pick up to your hotel for transfer to Harwich for a ferry ride to Hook Van Holland then immediately transfer to Amsterdam for dinner and check-in.

OCT 02 AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Amsterdam and visit the clog factory followed by a canal cruise before you visit the Diamond Factory. Free day at leisure in the afternoon you’ll have your dinner before you transfer back to your hotel.

OCT 03 AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS/PARIS
After breakfast, Transfer to France city Capital and one of Europe’s Loveliest City, Paris via Brussels. Short stop in Brussels to see the famous Grand Place where the Town Hall is located. See also The Mannekin Pis a fountain/statue of a little boy has stood for centuries. The Mannekin Pis or 'Peeing Boy' is not only the beloved symbol of the city, he has also become an icon of urology. Lunch under own arrangement then proceed to Paris for check-in and dinner.

OCT 04 PARIS
After breakfast, city orientation of Paris will follow. Guided tour starts with view of Notre Dame Cathedral, have a view of the façade of Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées, Arch of Triumph, The Opera, Concorde Square, Vendom Square and to top it all ascend to the second level of Eiffel Tower. The rest of the afternoon is free to acquaint yourself with what the city has to offer with its fashionable shops, impressive museums, and the “joie de vivre” Paris rarely fails to impress its visitors. Dinner in a local restaurant.

OCT 05 PARIS/LUCERNE
After breakfast, morning drive to Lucerne via Dijon. We enter Switzerland, with wonderful tranquil lakes, en route to picturesque Lucerne. Dinner in the hotel.

OCT 06 LUCERNE/MT TITLIS/LUCERNE
After breakfast your tour will be highlighted by taking a cable car ride to the Peak of Mt. Titlis (10,000 ft). Take some time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps as you spend your time taking pictures of the Snowcapped Mountains. Later proceed back to Lucerne, to do some last minute shopping then dinner at the hotel.

OCT 07 LUCERNE/ VENICE
After breakfast, morning drive takes us past alpine peaks and through lush green meadows as we make our way into Italy at Chiasso. Shortly afterwards, we continue to magical Venice, the city of Marco Polo. Dinner then check in to your hotel

OCT 08 VENICE
After breakfast you will have your half day tour of Venice on foot. Tour includes St. Mark’s Square and its Cathedral & panoramic views of Doge’s Palace and time to see a traditional Murano Glass Blowing. Afternoon is free at leisure don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. Dinner will be served.

OCT 09 VENICE/ FLORENCE
This morning, you’ll be transferred to Florence-one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's greatest Works of Art and magnificent buildings. Upon arrival you will proceed to the city for your city orientation. Visit includes the works of Michelangelo, the Cathedral and it’s dome, the Baptistery, then to the open gallery of Piazza Signoria, then to Santa Croce.

OCT 10 FLORENCE/ROME
After breakfast, transfer to Rome. Passing the Tuscany and Umbria Region. Enjoy the sceneries of the Countryside of Italy. Upon arrival in Rome known as the eternal city. Short orientation by bus, and then proceed to dinner and hotel check in.

OCT 11 ROME
After breakfast, full day tour of Rome will take you to the major sights and Landmarks visiting Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum with St. Peter’s Basilica and it’s Square, The Colloseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and more. Some free time in the afternoon for last minute shopping. Dinner then back to your hotel.

OCT 12 ROME MANILA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

OCT 13 ARRIVE MANILA
Arrive Manila from a very memorable Grand tour of Europe.


The Tower Bridge in London
Photo By Susie B


Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy
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The Grand Canal at Night (Venice, Italy)
Photo By Vichie81


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Affordable Europe (Sep-Nov 2011)

The Affordable Europe Tour series is back!  We are now gathering interested participants for this 2-week tour.

Tour Highlights:
Visiting France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy with Vatican City, and the Principality of Liechtenstein


Group tour departures on:

Affordable Europe Tour (Sep 16-29, 2011)
Tour price from $3,288+

Affordable Europe Tour (Oct 14-27, 2011)
Tour Price from $3,388+


Affordable Europe Tour (Nov 4-17, 2011)
Tour Price from $3,088+




* Minimum of 30 persons to run this tour.


Itinerary:

SEPT 16 DEPART MANILA
Depart Manila on a prestigious Airline. Enjoy in flight meals and entertainment.

SEPT 17 ARRIVE PARIS
Arrive Paris, after Customs and Immigration formalities; Transfer to the hotel for check in or you may take an optional to Versailles Palace. Then Parisien River Cruise will follow to see Paris while cruising by the river.

SEPT 18 PARIS
After breakfast, city orientation of Paris will follow. Guided tour starts with view of Notre Dame Cathedral, have a view of the façade of Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées,Arch of Triumph, The Opera, Concorde Square, Vendom Square and to top it all ascend to the second level of Eiffel Tower. Dinner

SEPT 19 PARIS- BRUSSELS -AMSTERDAM
After breakfast transfer to Amsterdam with lunch stop in Brussels. See Grand Place and the Manekin Pis and a photo Stop in Atomium will commence. Later proceed to Amsterdam. Dinner, check in to your hotel.

SEPT 20 AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, city orientation of Amsterdam will follow with visit to Diamond Polishing House and, followed by a canal cruise and later Visit to Cheese and clog factory.

SEPT 21 AMSTERDAM- ST GOAR BOPPARD- HEIDELBERG
After breakfast, transfer to St. Goar to take a Rhine River Cruise to Boppard. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Upon arrival in Boppard, reboard your coach and proceed to Heidelberg, then Dinner and check in to your hotel.

SEPT 22 HEIDELBERG -TITISEE -RHINEFALLS- LUCERNE
After breakfast, say goodbye to Germany as you travel unto the beautiful Lakeside city of Lucerne, Switzerland. A short stop in the Black Forest Region of Germany in Titisee for a cuckoo clock demonstration. Continue to Shaffhausen to see Europe’s largest Falls, the Rhinefalls. Then proceed to Lucerne for Hotel dinner and check in.

SEPT 23 LUCERNE MT. TITLIS LUCERNE
After breakfast your tour will be highlighted by taking the world’s first revolving cable car to the Peak of Mt. Titlis (10K feet). Take some time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Swiss Alps as you spend your time taking pictures of the Snowcapped Mountains. Later proceed back to Lucerne for some last minute shopping. Dinner in the hotel.


SEPT 24 LUCERNE VADUZ INNSBRUCK
Breakfast in your hotel. Motorcoach to Austria via Vaduz the Capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein . Then take the Scenic Highway of Tyrol Region of Austria. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, you will visit the famous swarovsky crystal. Dinner then check in to your hotel.

SEPT 25 INNSBRUCK VENICE
Breakfast inside the hotel. Say goodbye to Austria but say hello to Italy . Motorcoach to Troncheto pier and take your vaporetto ride to San Marco. City sightseeing on foot of Venice Island visiting Basilica de San Marco, the Saint Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs followed by Murano glass Blowing Demonstration. Back to Troncheto, then check in to your hotel in Venice Mestre.

SEPT 26 VENICE - ROME
After breakfast, transfer to Rome. Passing the Tuscany and Umbria Region. Enjoy the sceneries of the Countryside of Italy. Or you may take an optional to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the 7 wonders of the worlde before you proceed to Rome for dinner then check in.

SEPT 27 ROME
After breakfast, full day tour of Rome will take you to the major sights and Landmarks visiting Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum, then to St. Peter’s Basilica and its Square, The Colloseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and more. Some free time in the afternoon for last minute shopping. Dinner then back to your hotel.

SEPT 28 ROME MANILA
After breakfast, free time to do your last minute shopping then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

SEPT 29 ARRIVE MANILA
Arrive Manila from a very memorable and Affordable Grand tour of Europe.



The Eiffel Tower
Photo by Luigi Diamanti


The Grand Palace in Brussels
Photo by Matt Banks

The Colosseo in Rome
Photo by Vichie81




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