Five Fast Facts about Insight Vacations’ Easy Pace Journeys

1. …on Easy Pace Turkey and Greece (13 days), you’ll enjoy a breathtaking cruise of the Greek Islands? Highlights of this six-night cruise include the gorgeous island of Santorini – famous for its spectacular caldera views, blue-domed churches and cliff-side houses – and an entire day to explore the picturesque island of Crete. On your extraordinary Signature Cruise, expert chefs serve up local specialties—an exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes as well as delectable flavors, aromas and spices from around the world.

2. …on Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna, and Prague (11 days), one highlight Signature Experience is a private tour of stunning Schönbrunn Palace? Much of Vienna’s present-day charm is due to the long reign of the Habsburgs, and you will join a local expert for a fascinating tour of Maria Theresa’s impressive residence and formal gardens. The sheer opulence of Schönbrunn Palace is guaranteed to leave you dazed and amazed. Stand beneath elaborate frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy.

3. …Easy Pace France (11 days) includes relaxing stays in each of France’s most popular destinations: Paris,Provence, and the French Riviera’s Monte Carlo? While in Provence, you’ll join a wine expert in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a fabulous Signature Introduction to the wonderful wines of the region. Learn what to look for in a full-bodied red—the color, fragrance and how it clings to the glass are as important as the taste! À votre santé!

4. …Easy Pace Italy (11 days) includes Signature VIP entrance into the Vatican Museums? This means you skip the long lines and enjoy more time to marvel at the glorious paintings, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapelmasterpiece. You will also be one of the privileged few to admire the famous Scala Del Bramante (Bramante Staircase), which is generally closed to the general public. Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the early 1500s, the spiral staircase is actually a ramp wide enough for mules and horses to carry loads up and down the tower. This is an Insight Signature Exclusive!

5. …Easy Pace Russia (9 days) includes a cruise by hydrofoil across the Gulf of Finland to visit Peter the Great’s astounding Summer Palace of Peterhof? Built to rival Versailles, this magnificent palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – was used for official ceremonies, extravagant feasts and formal receptions for more than 200 years. You’ll have time to explore the lavish formal gardens, bursting with thunderous cascades, sparkling fountains and golden statues.

Enjoy the Art of Touring in Style with extended business-class legroom on Insight’s luxury coaches and relax and unwind in the finest properties. Insight offers nearly 60 spectacular Signature Hotels, including beautiful châteaus and manor houses set in breathtaking locations. Our Signature Experiences vividly capture the imagination of travelers, whether olive oil tasting in Provence or observing sheepdog training in the Scottish highlands. With hundreds of dollars of included meals, sightseeing experiences, and unexpected flourishes, you will be astounded by the value of an Insight Vacation.

About The TreadRight Foundation
Insight Vacations is a part of a joint initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org.