Entries Tagged "insight tours"

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Insight Vacations has recently announced the launch of its 2010 Europe and Britain collection, including the new Select program, which features flexible journeys for independent-minded travelers. The new Select program consists of 10 independent-style itineraries, each allowing travelers to tailor their vacations to suit individual needs, tastes and time limits.

Marc Kazlauskas, President of Insight Vacations, said "I am incredibly proud to be a part of such an exciting time in Insight’s history. Insight has always been able to evolve and adapt quickly. We recognized a need to produce a touring line that offers the perfect juxtaposition of escorted touring and independent travel. Select is the perfect solution for individuals who prefer a more independent style of travel, but want to take advantage of the hassle-free, great value and high quality style that Insight is renowned for."

On Insight’s Select program, flexibilityand choice are the key components from start to finish. Clients can personalize the duration of their trip; either opting to begin the tour on day one, day two or even begin in the second touring city. Travelers can also choose to stay longer, depart early or depart from the next to last city. All Select programs include full breakfast daily, our world famous 40 seat Insight motor coaches, Insight’s quality hotels and an orientation tour in each city, giving guests the perfect starting point to begin their own personal exploration, taking in sights and highlights that match their specific interests.

In addition, to ensure that the tour is completely hassle-free, our expert Insight tour directors are on hand for the entire trip acting as a ‘personal concierge’, providing well-informed yet unobtrusive assistance throughout the journey. Staying true to the flexibility and choice components, the tour directors will also offer guests a range of ‘Experience’ packages in each destination. Half or full day excursions have been designed to enhance a client’s stay, completely at their discretion.

Select is also perfect for past European cruise customers who want to re-visit a destination more in-depth but do not want to do it completely on their own and are resistant about taking a fully escorted tour. Itineraries from Insight’s new Select program include: 

Select Italy – 15 days priced from $2685 per person, twin share, land only. Leave the tour in Sorrento on Day 12 and save up to $450 per person off the twin-share price. This itinerary is the perfect option for travelers who want to discover the magic of Italy with plenty of time to explore its major cities. Spend a few days in the Italian Lake District to enjoy alpine scenery, relax by the canals of Venice and linger a while in Florence and Rome to explore ancient buildings and monuments. Enjoy orientation tours to get yourself started in each city then use your free time to explore, dine, shop or ask your tour director for suggestions. Alternatively, you can take advantage of optional Select Experiences such as a private tour of the significant structures of St Mark’s Square in Venice, a visit to a medieval hilltop village in Tuscany and a special drive taking in the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Clients can arrive into the Italian lakes on day one or two or can skip the Italian lakes and arrive into Venice on day three.  They can also elect to depart from Sorrento or Rome on any of the days they are in those cities.

Select Spain and Portugal – 14 days from $2090 per person, twin share, land only). Leave the tour in Madrid on Day 11 and save up to $270 per person off the twin-share. On this leisurely-paced tour, guests will have the chance to truly soak up Spain and Portugal’s vibrant culture, with three-night stays in each of the major cities. Enjoy included excursions and sights such orientation tours of Lisbon, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, a visit to ancient Cordoba and a journey across Castille. Tailor your experience to your tastes with Select options of half or day excursions in Seville, Madrid, Toleldo and Barcelona and a three quarter day tour in Lisbon.  Clients can arrive into Lisbon on day one, two or three or can skip Lisbon and arrive into Seville on day four.  They can also choose to depart from Madrid or Barcelona on any of the days they are in those cities.

Select Imperial Capitals –10 days from $1625 per person, twin share, land only. Leave the tour in Vienna on Day 7 and save up to $190 per person off the twin-share price. Discover the grandeur of spectacular Imperial Cities such as Heroes’ Square and Citadel of bohemian Budapest; the sights of Ring Road in regal Vienna and the cobbled streets of picturesque Prague with visits to charming villages such as Szentendre and Cesky Krumlov included on traveling days. In the Imperial cities themselves choose between independent exploration or Select Experiences such as an in-depth tours, drives and guided walks. Clients can arrive into Budapest on day one or two or can skip Budapest and arrive into Vienna on day three. They can also elect to depart from Vienna or Prague on any of the days they are in those cities.

Insight has long been the first choice for experiencing Europe in style. With Select, independent-minded travelers can now enjoy hassle-free holidays of comfort and quality with ultimate flexibility to tailor journey from how to spend their day to the duration of their stay. For each step along the way, Insight’s knowledgeable tour directors are on hand to act as a ‘personal concierge’, ensuring first class service all the way.

Friday, September 25, 2009

At Atlas, we only work with a handful of tour companies that we have developed partnerships with over the years.  Insight tours has years of experience in providing hassle-free vacations.

We value your feedback, so that we can take your comments, suggestions and even complaints if any, and communicate these issues to our travel partners.

We appreciate the many calls, letters and emails we have received over the years. Now we have added another way for your to provide your input, just select a tour and click on the reviews and ratings tab. You can leave a detailed review, or just make a brief comment. We truly appreciate your input.  You can of course also read other traveler's reviews on each individual tour as well.

Do you have a question on a specific tour company or destination, or want to provide information to help other travelers? We recently added a tour forum...Just click on the Forum tab in the upper right hand corner add add your post.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Not familiar with Insight vacations? Here is a video introduction.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Now is the time to plan ahead for a tour of winter wonderlands and Christmas markets OR Italy, Spain, Egypt and more.  There are early booking discounts and while available we can offer $99 airfare to second passenger! This is a great opportunity to get incredible airfare.

Here is a selection of Insight Winter Tours.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Are you still dreaming of a European holiday this year? We have some fantastic savings to be made, but only if you are quick!

Insight Vacations has a few spare seats on selected DEFINITE 2009 DEPARTURES and are now offering them at reduced prices.

There’s no doubt about it, if you haven’t made a decision to travel this year, now is the best time for great value European holidays. To make the most of your budget, please check out the deals below for a range of exciting itineraries offering fantastic savings.

Further Brochure Discounts apply† But HURRY! this Offer Expires 31 July 2009

Tour Name                               Promo Code    Date    Price was     Price NOW

Grand Tour of Italy & Sicily        HOT31          9/12     $4,850          $4,365
Best of Italy                                HOT32          9/12     $3,325          $2,990
Rome to London                      HOT33          9/12     $3,425           $3,080
Highlights of Europe                HOT34          9/14      $4,599          $4,135
Sicily & Malta in Depth             HOT35           9/11     $3,599          $3,235
Italian Escapade                       HOT36           9/16     $4,375          $3,935
The Bohemian                           HOT37          9/12     $2,575          $2,315
Bohemian Rhapsody               HOT38           9/5      $1,775          $1,595
Elegance of Great Britain        HOT39           9/10     $3,099          $2,785
Gems of Britain                         HOT40           8/31     $1,025           $920

Conditions:

• *Prices are per person, twin share, land only. Single supplements apply. Deposit required within 7 days of booking or if made within 45 days, full payment is required.
• Offer applies to new bookings made from 15 July – 31 July 2009 only, is subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice.
• †Discounts featured in our brochure are subject to conditions. Please refer to Insight Vacations 2009 Premium Europe and Britain brochure or www.insightvacations.com.au for further details.
• ^Please quote promotional code when booking with your favourite Travel Agent.
• ** This itinerary is part of Insight Vacations 2009 European Essentials program.