Transylvanian search for Dracula with Insight Vacations

Insight has announced a new tour for 2006, Aegean, Danube & Black Sea Explorer. Highlighting the Eastern European countries of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece this itinerary is ideal for the more adventurous traveller who wants to explore this region, much of which was closed to tourism for so long.

With two nights in Istanbul, Bucharest, Sofia and Athens as well as overnight stays in many other cities this itinerary features spectacular alpine scenery in Romania and the contrasting cultures of Istanbul and Athens. This tour is also sure to be popular with fans of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Insight’s 2006 program has been carefully designed to present a return to the golden age of touring with added premium level inclusions and benefits, so it’s like travelling business class around Europe.

Aegean, Danube & Black Sea Explorer – 12 days from $2499 per person, twin share, land only

Highlights include; expert guidance from Insight’s knowledgeable and experiences tour directors, the Byzantine Cathedral of Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, home to more that 4000 shops, cafes and tea houses in Istanbul; the Black Sea resort town of Burgas; Balchik, famous for the Quiet Nest, the summer palace of Queen Marie of Romania; crossing the Danube; a visit to the Transylvanian Alps and Bran Castle, said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s book; Sofia where you will see the golden domes cathedral, centuries old churches and Soviet-era buildings; Meteora’s amazing hanging monasteries; and Athens including the Parthenon, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.

Insight guests will enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers which ensures unparalleled, individual attention and service; a unique mix of transport, ensuring the journey is as enjoyable as the destination; coach travel on luxury reconfigured coaches with more space, legroom and comfort; the added value of exclusive included premium highlights worth hundreds of dollars; and the assurance that you’ll only stay in first class and deluxe hotels which are centrally or scenically located – it’s these differences which ensure every Insight journey is smooth and hassle free, so all that’s left is time to fully enjoy each destination visited.

Insight Vacations is a clear choice for travellers wanting a holiday of a lifetime. Its product is very competitively priced and clearly differentiated from other escorted journeys with premium and business class benefits as well as experienced tour directors, guaranteed departures and more.

As a special Insight is also offering its guests ‘A night on us’ valued at over $500 per couple if you book any Insight tour of 10 days or more in conjunction with a Qantas or British Airways earlybird fare by 29 December 2005. This great special means you will receive free airport arrival transfers and one free night pre-tour in London or a European gateway city – what a fantastic way to start your European vacation! (Conditions apply)

Insight’s 2006 premium European program presents over 80 quality escorted vacations visiting Britain and Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Sicily, The Alps and Central Europe, Dalmatia, The Balkans and the Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia and Iceland, Greece and its islands, Turkey and Egypt.

Insight’s escorted vacations are available exclusively through travel agents. Insight recommends utilising the ONLINE BOOKING ENGINE to maximise time during the busy earlybird season. It’s easy to use; simply log onto the agent area at www.insightvacations.com and follow the prompts to make land only bookings without having to speak to reservations, alleviating long call waits.

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