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BOND, BOURNE and BEYOND!

Exclusive 11 Day Bus/Train tour of Italy, France and Switzerland, as seen and experienced through James Bond's most famous films and visits to other film sites from  "The Bourne Identity", "Star Wars", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"and more! A limited invitation event for the discerning James Bond traveler as well as an in-depth tour of Europe's most requested vacation spots for non-agents.

Theme Party People, who created the sell-out "070707" Casino Royale Tour of Nassau and the "LTK2009" Licence to Kill 20th Anniversary Tour have partnered with famed world travel company, GLOBUS TOURS, to provide an all-encompassing European vacation for film fans. Bond, Bourne and Beyond EURO2010 will provide luxury accommodations, multilingual tour guides to the film sites, sounds and tastes of Italy, France and Switzerland, along with the usual Theme Party People accent on the fun and lifestyle of our favorite film secret agents.

 

 


Our Mission Itinerary Highlights*:

Day 1-21 Aug/Sat- Board your overnight flight to arrive, Venice Italy!

Day 2- 22 Aug/Sun Venice- Arrive Venice, Italy, luxury accommodations near St. Marks, Square. The day is yours to enjoy. An Evening James Bond Lifestyle Cocktail Reception at our hotel to officially begin our Operation: Euro2010 and then you are free to go explore Venice after dark.

 Day 3- 23 Aug/Mon- Venice- Canal boat and walking tour of "From Russia with Love", "Moonraker" and "Casino Royale" film locations. From the hotel, walk to the Fish Market (Pescheria); next, board a canal boat and travel to Ca'Rezzonico, Drax's Venetian office in MOONRAKER  followed by Palazzo Pisani where you will enjoy a coffee break . It was this location that is featured in the thrilling finale of "Casino Royale". Continue on to ST. MARK'S SQUARE for a martini stop at FLORIANS and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASS-BLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. This location very similar to kilns shown making the poison glass vials in "Moonraker". We will visit the locations from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and vist the mask shop where Stanley Kubrick purchased the masks for "Eyes Wide Shut". End with a late afternoon Gondola boat ride if you wish and the evening is on your own to enjoy the Square, continue to explore the city, stop at Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering hole, Harry's Bar or dine along the Rialto Bridge. 

Day 4- 24 Aug/Tue - Venice- Cortina d'Amprezzo-Board a private water-taxi and depart Venice for the mainland where you board a luxury "007" motorcoach. Begin your drive north to the jewel of the Dolomites; Cortina d'Amprezzo. After checking in to the world class Hotel Miramonti, where Bond stayed, tour the locations from "For Your Eyes Only" including the Piazza Venezia, where Bond and Melana fight off the motorcycle attack and the Olympic Ski Jump, the Ice Stadium and the Observation Terrace of Mount Tofana

 

Day 5- 25 Aug/Wed - Cortina d'Amprezzo-Lake Como- An early departure takes you westward through the alpine regions of Italy.  Upon arrival in Lake Como, enjoy an exclusive private tour of the VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO, as featured in "Casino Royale" and is also featured in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones".  Have your photo taken in the "recuperating" chair lakeside. Look for George Clooney's villa featured in "Oceans 12".  Next, enjoy a VESPER MARTINI RECEPTION LAKESIDE (weather permitting). We will stop for photos at VILLA GAETA, the home of Quantum's Mr. White. The remainder of the day is at leisure to create your own adventure

 

 Day 6- 26 Aug/Thu - Lake Como-Interlaken, Switzerland -After breakfast depart the hotel and drive through the Ticino countryside, through the Alps into Switzerland.  The first stop is LOCARNO'S VERZASCA DAM; you will recognize this location from the opening bungee jump stunt of "Goldeneye".   Approximately 2 hours of leisure time will be provided for "007 Activities".  Continue on to Furka Pass, Andematt region for a photo-stop at the overlook from "Goldfinger". Additional locations will be viewed as you proceed through the wondrous Gotthard Pass en route to your Interlaken hotel.  This evening join your Tour Director for DINNER IN THE SWISS ALPS.  After a stroll in lovely Interlaken, take the funicular railway to the Harder Kulm summit, where you will savor a delicious dinner at the panoramic restaurant while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Brienz, Lake Thun and the surrounding countryside. (B,D)
 
Note: All activities at the Dam are independent of Globus or Theme Party People.  Passengers choosing to participate in the activities do so at their own risk

 

 

Day 7- 27 Aug/Fri- Interlaken- A day dedicated to the 1969 film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".  Visit the train station at LAUTENBRUNNEN, where Bond first is greeted by SPECTRE's Irma Bunt and the areas used in the film for Bond's escape with Tracy.  Next, begin your CABLE CAR ascent up to the Jungfrau Alpine Range and to the famous "Blofeld lair", the rotating mountaintop restaurant - Piz Gloria.  While here, enjoy COCKTAILS and a PRIVATE SHOWING of highlights of the film in the 007 Theatre.  Then a real treat; dine on the house specialty, "James Bond Spaghetti" in the main restaurant.  Time for photos and souvenirs before returning to your Interlaken hotel. 

 

Day 8- 28 Aug/Sat- Interlaken-Geneva-This morning board your luxury motorcoach and journey west to the banking cosmopolitan city of Geneva. Plan an optional visit to the Castle Chillon, where Lord Byron was held. Take a scenic boat cruise on Lake Geneva, one of the most scenic lakes in Switzerland.The  day is at leisure; as this is the center of Switzerland's watch making industry, Omega shopping along the boulevard is a must. There are clubs and cafes to enjoy on your own.

Day 9- 29 Aug/Sun - Geneva-Paris, France- Board the TGV, the bullet train featured in "Mission Impossible". While traveling at 200 mph, view the mountain regions of Chamonix, where Bond and Elektra ski in "The World is Not Enough".   Afternoon arrival in Paris; and transfer for a BATEAU MOUCHE LUNCH CRUISE on the Seine, as featured in "A View to Kill", "Ronin" and "Charade".  The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the City of Lights!

Day 10- 30 Aug/Mon -  Paris-Chateau Country Excursion-Leave your hotel this morning and prepare to visit the famous chateaus of French and film legends.  First, CHATEAU CHANTILLY, the residence of Zorin in "A View to Kill".  Next, VAUX-LE-VICOMTE, the Drax castle of "Moonraker" and the grounds where Hugo Drax and Bond spend the day quail hunting. While here enjoy lunch at the restaurant L'ECUREUIL. Tonight, MOULIN ROUGE, an exciting evening at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show. A glass of champagne completes your evening in style. 

Day 11- 31 Aug/Tue - Paris- Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Stop for a photo at the SPECTRE headquarters from "Thunderball." We follow river bank locations where scenes from "The Bourne Identity", "A View to a Kill" and "National Treasure 2" were lensed. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER.  After enjoying the view, continue to RESTAURANT ALTITUDE 95 for lunch featured in "A View to a Kill"; be sure to avoid Mayday and her stinging butterfly.  The afternoon is at leisure to rest, walk the bridges or shop for special keepsakes.  This evening join fellow agents for the Operation: EURO2010 Grand Finale Villains Party, with special guests joining us  and then the city is yours to enjoy once more.

Day 12 01 Sep/Wed- Paris- After breakfast one group transfer to the airport will be provided for passengers departing.  A second group transfer will be provided to Disneyland Paris* for those wishing to extend their stay. There will have post-tour options to Versailles or the Louvre for those wishing to add more to this exciting and fun packed adventure.

 
Operation: EURO2010
ALL THIS INCLUDED

 
TRANSPORTATION
Motorcoaches are fully air-conditioned everywhere while touring. No use of the motorcoach other than as specified in the itinerary.
HOTELS
Accommodations will be provided in first class hotels befitting the James Bond lifestyle.  Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, based on double occupancy.  Hotel taxes, service charges, state and local taxes, tips to baggage porters and hotel staff are all included in the tour prices.
MEALS
As most agents will prefer time on their own in these locations and adjust meals to their specific tastes and budgets, we have included  in the package- 10 - Breakfasts (B),03 - Lunches (L), 03 - Dinners (D), 02 - Cocktail receptions .
SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with inside visits (including admission charges) and special features shown in the tour description.   Sightseeing with local guides where applicable.
TOUR DIRECTOR
The services of a professional, multilingual Tour Director will be provided throughout.

 
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE 

Airfare, Airport taxes (where applicable), excess baggage, meals not included in attached itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone, telex or fax expenses, beverages including tea and coffee (except at breakfast and at hotel dinners), wines, liquors, soft drinks, etc. and TIPS FOR THE MOTORCOACH DRIVER, TOUR DIRECTOR, AND LOCAL GUIDES.  Tips for local guides are not included and must be paid while on tour.  

 

 
ABOUT THEME PARTY PEOPLE
        Richard Skillman has over 30 years in the media industry involved in the management and distribution of programming for companies such as A & E Television, NBC/Universal, Discovery Channel and Walt Disney Studios. Richard created and co-produced the "Imagineering the Magic" series for the Disney Company and these DVDs are sold throughout the Disney Theme parks and Stores.
Leslie Skillman has worked in the resort industry and travel agency business for over 20 years.   Leslie was part of the  opening management team for the Walt Disney Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Currently; she works in the Florida media industry.
Rich and Leslie for Theme Party People design and host themed tours, special events and parties. They have made multiple appearances on "The Rachael Ray Show" as her theme party experts and on "Dr.G. Medical Examiner" on the Discovery Health Channel. Theme Party People Tours, in conjunction with our event sponsors, promises an enjoyable mission into the world of James Bond 007, enriched with the locales, sound and flavors that make the Bond books and films so popular and memorable.


ABOUT GLOBUS TOURS
The Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every corner of the world, yet remains family-owned and steeped in the values Antonio had when he set out across Lake Lugano-to enlighten travelers by showing them the very best of the destinations we know so well. Globus is reknowned for high quality guides, luxury accommodations and attention to detail. 

 
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