The Travel Corporation sister brands, Insight Vacations and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, have partnered together to unveil an all-new brochure offering eight amazing holidays each combining the finest boutique river cruising and premium escorted journeys throughout Europe and Egypt.
The eight holidays include: 17-day Portugal and the Douro; 16-day Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Rhine; 15-day Switzerland and the Rhine; 16-day Bohemia and the Danube; 22-day Eastern Europe and the Danube; 15-day Gems of Italy and the River Po;
21-day La Serenissima; and the seven to 12-day Egypt Tosca itineraries.
Guests will enjoy the perfect holiday touring in style with Insight Vacations before embarking on a boutique Uniworld river cruise. Uniworld has redefined all-inclusive by combining unsurpassed luxury and attention to detail with unmatched amenities, personalised experiences, unrivalled value and incomparable service on
board each individually designed and decorated ship.
Insight Vacations CEO John Boulding says the brands have successfully cooperated on several tour and cruise itineraries previously but extending the partnership to a full brochure collection of eight amazing holidays with multiple departure dates is a win-win for travel agents and consumers.
“This ‘best of the best’ collection of outstanding holidays pairs the world’s most renowned, all-inclusive boutique river cruises with award-winning escorted journeys that offer guests style and comfort far beyond the well-trodden path. By brochuring the holidays together, travellers are able to see at a glance the outstanding value, best in luxury travel experiences and passion for travel that both Uniworld and Insight Vacations offer,” he says.
Uniworld CEO Guy Young says guests can simply pick their chosen holiday from the collection and let both Insight Vacations and Uniworld take care of the rest.
“Travellers can discover great cities, uncover hidden towns and stroll in picturesque villages. Travel legendary routes by river, road and rail. Immerse themselves in rich culture, learn from experts and meet local characters. Taste authentic flavours, try regional specialities and indulge in fine dining. Guests are invited to experience a 2016 holiday unlike any other.”
Each of the holidays combine the hallmarks that both brands are renowned for. Accommodation in Insight Vacations’ handpicked central and scenic hotels, business class legroom on Insight’s luxury coaches and authentic local dining. Guests will be introduced to the real Europe as they go behind the scenes with local experts to enjoy hands-on experiences plus VIP and priority access to iconic sites.
On and off the water, guests will indulge in the all-inclusive Uniworld offering, from personalised, hosted shore excursions, unlimited onboard beverages and all meals, to the wellness on the water program offering an onboard fitness centre and exercise classes led by professionally-trained instructors. Guests are invited to relax in one of the ship’s many public areas or in their own boutique stateroom while enjoying impeccable service from the river cruise line with the highest staff to guest ratio. Gratuities, Wi-Fi and scheduled airport transfers are included on every holiday.
To celebrate the release of the inaugural collection, a 7.5% saving is offered on bookings and payments made prior to 25 February, 2016, with departures available from March.
The collection of eight holidays includes:
- In Portugal, guests wander through cobblestone villages, medieval castles, fascinating history and idyllic scenery as they experience the depth and breadth of the region by road and boutique river cruise ship on the 17-day Portugal and the Douro holiday from Lisbon to Porto. Priced from $7,650 per person twin share with departure dates between May and September.
- From Brussels, the city that effortlessly blends medieval belfries with modern art, guests move on to Luxembourg and its fairytale capital, before bracing themselves for lively Amsterdam with its 17th century architecture and hip cafés. The journey culminates with a cruise along the legendary Rhine River, dotted with quaint villages, vineyards and historic castles on the 16-day Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Rhine holiday from Brussels to Basel priced from $7,650 per person twin share with departure dates from March to October.
- In Switzerland, travellers discover a kaleidoscope of contrasting scenery, people and language whilst staying in some of the country’s most lovely hotels. Journeying on through France and Germany, a river cruise along the mighty Rhine highlights historic cities, picturesque villages and ancient fortresses on the 15-day Switzerland and the Rhine holiday from Geneva to Amsterdam. Priced from $8,425 per person twin share with departure dates between April and October.
Visit www.insightvacations.com and www.uniworld.com, contact your sales manager or call 1300 727 767 or 1300 780 231.
SOURCE: Insight Vacations and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises