On the
trail of BOND, BOURNE & BEYOND
Italy-Switzerland-France
August 21 - September 1, 2010
The Ultimate James Bond film location tour presented by
Exclusive
11 Day Bus/Train tour of Europe, 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"."Ronin", "Charade",
"Mission Impossible", The DaVinci Code"
,"Moulin Rouge", "Oceans 11" 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 Ocho Rios/Key
West visits in 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.
For
general information and itinerary detail contact Theme Party
People at Themepartypeople@themepartypeople.com
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For booking and deposit
information, contact Leslie at: tpptours@aol.com
1-407-256-5036
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Fax: 1-407-876-5388
Our Mission Itinerary Highlights*:
Day 1- 21 Aug/Sat- Board your overnight transatlantic flight
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 followed by Palazzo Pisani where
you will enjoy a coffee break. It was this location that
is featured in the finale of "Casino Royale".
Continue on to ST. MARK'S SQUARE 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. End with a late
afternoon Gondola boat ride if you wish and the evening is
on your own to enjoy the Square, 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 hotel, 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, tour
two Villas; first view the Villa la Gaeta, Mr. White's
villa in "Casino Royale" on a BOAT EXCURSION on
Lake Como. Next; enjoy a private tour of the VILLA
DEL BALBIANELLO, as featured in "Casino Royale"
as the recovery hospital for James Bond and is also
featured in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones".
Look for George Clooney's villa featured in "Oceans
12". Next, enjoy a VESPER MARTINI RECEPTION
LAKESIDE (weather permitting). The remainder of the
day is at leisure to create your own
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 realreat; 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 for
a visit to the SWISS BANKS OF GENEVA. The remainder
of 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 casinos
to enjoy on your own. An optional excursion to Castle
Chillon, where Lord Byron was held prisoner is available.
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 three
famous chateaus. 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. Finally is the CHATEAU
D'ANET, from the opening sequence of
"Thunderball", where Bond lifts off in his jet
pack. The beautiful grounds and gardens of these
locations are not to be missed. 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 Operation:
EURO2010 Grand Finale evening cocktail reception 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
$3995.00 per person *
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.
DEPOSIT SCHEDULE
A
limited number of seats are available for this tour, we
recommend booking early. A full refund of your $250
deposit can be made up to 12:00 Midnight, Eastern Standard
Time, March 16, 2010.
100
days prior to tour departure
March 17, 2010
$250 non-refundable per person
75 days prior to tour departure
June 12, 2010
Final payment is due
* Our
itinerary as of September 2009. Locations and events
subject to availability, weather and conditions beyond our
control. Villas and Chateaus reserve the right to change
operating hours at their leisure. Rates are based on
double occupancy and a minimum number of
participants. We will advise guests of any changes to
these rates as early as possible. Rates are set to
the EURO on September 2009.The program is reliant upon consistent exchange rates.
If the exchange rate changes dramatically from the levels
as of this proposal - rates are subject to change (i.e.,
+/- 5%)
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.
James Bond materials and photo stills © MGM, Sony, United Artists
Corporation and Danjaq, LLC. 007 Gun Logo, James Bond,
Casino Royale and all other James Bond related trademarks
™Danjaq, LLC.
Themepartypeople is an unofficial James Bond tour company
and is not linked to the official James Bond production
companies.
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