Escorted Tours 2022-23 2nd Edition

Europe 4 6 5 4 Louvre Museum Paris The most famous museum in the world, the Louvre houses a vast collection of priceless artefacts and break-taking master pieces. Travel through history as you gaze upon the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa and admire the ancient Venus di Milo, uncover workings of ancient civilizations and marvel at the distinctive glass pyramid situated in the courtyard. • See pages 142-143 5 Geghard Monastery Armenia Carved out of the cliffs that tower over Azat River Gorge and named after the spear that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, the UNESCO listed Geghard Monastery was founded in the 4th Century with the current buildings date back 900 years. The spear itself was said to stored here for over five centuries. • See page 144-145 3 Lake Bled Slovenia Overlooked by majestic mountain peaks and the dramatic Bled Castle, legend tells us that the serene waters of Lake Bled were created by fairies. Once a lush valley of grass, fairies would dance here at night until hungry sheep left nothing but bare earth. Seeking revenge, they flooded the valley and created one lonely island to be their dance floor. • See page 158 6 Vatican City Italy Nestled in the heart of Rome and home to a treasure trove of iconic art and architecture, sits Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. On the west bank of Tiber River, this historic gem, whose medieval and Renaissance walls forms its boundaries cover just over 100 acres. • See pages 142-143 141 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk