urbanadventures news letter - february 2011

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We launched some great new UA destinations this month Prague – Czech Republic, Venice – Italy and Chicago, Huston – USA.

We have 100 signed destination, 75 of them live with 233 trips. 

VENICE - ITALY

Venice Lagoon Discovery – GBP42.15 -

 Explore Venice’s islands on board a restored merchant boat, Explore the city’s cemetery, Admire the glasswork made on Island of Murano, Experience the calm inside the San Francesco del Deserto monastery, Take a guided tour with a resident monk, Snap the perfect picture of Burano Island’s colourful buildings, See where Venice’s famous fresh produce comes from, Explore the massive fortress, Enjoy a picnic on one of the lagoon’s most picturesque islands

Cicchetti of Venice Tour  - GBP29.50 -

Learn Venice through its bars and taverns, Discover Venice’s delicious range of small cicchetti dishes, Experience the buzz of Italian Bacari wine bars, Ride a gondola into the Rialto area, Try local specialties such as spicy meatballs and fried olives, Get a history lesson while sipping wine

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PRAGUE – CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague Discovery – GBP 41.15 -

 Check the time on the medieval Astronomical Clock, Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, Wind through back alleyways to reach a local market, Learn about the Czech republic’s fascinating history, Explore the Jewish Quarter, Sail under Charles Bridge, Sip beer onboard a replica 19th century sailing ship, See the Jesus Child of Prague statue, Explore the sights of the Lesser Quarter, Visit picturesque Kampa Island, Wander among the buildings adorning Wenceslas Square, Ride a tram to Prague Castle, Explore the world’s largest ancient castle

Prague Castle & Little Quarter Tour  - GBP31.61 -

Stare down on Prague from the top of Petrin Tower, Discover the treaures of the Strahoy Monastery, Wander along winding Novy Svet street, Experience the grandeur of the Prague Castle, Wind through Lesser Town, Grab a moment’s peace in Wallenstein Gardens, Admire the grandeur of St Nicholas Church, Make a wish at the wax Jesus Child statue, Learn about the plotting of disadents at John Lennon Wall, Fall in love of Kampa Island, Cross over Charles Bridge

Prague Explorer –GBP29.10 -

Watch the Astrological Clock strike the hour in Old Town Square, Wander through the Jewish Quarter, Stroll along the banks of the Vltava River, Learn about the Czech Republic’s long history at Wenceslas Square, Pay a sobering visit to the Nazi Terror Memorial, Admire how the Dancing House appears to sway into the surrounding architecture, Experience the grandeur of the National Theatre, Walk over Charles Bridge under the watchful eye of its 30 statues

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CHICAGO - USA

Chicago by Air, Land and Sea –GBP 40.35 -

Feast on a slice of Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza, Admire the sweeping views over the city and beyond from the Skydeck, Stroll through the Loop to see some of Chicago’s architectural gems, Admire Picasso and Chagall masterpieces, Take the fastest elevator to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, Stroll through the public art exhibits in Millennium Park, Shop for knickknacks in Chinatown

Lincoln Park Urban Nature Tour – GBP40.35 -

Admire the orchids at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Get lost in the serenity of the Caldwell Lilly Pool, Witness the biodiversity on display around South Pond, Admire the Persian rugs and marble interiors of the Elk National Memorial, Meet the exotic animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Get hassled at a famous hotdog joint, Sample a sweet treat from a local cupcake shop, Relax with a glass of wine at a favourite Chicago wine bar

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HUSTON - USA

Heart of the Tunnel Walk – GBP18.62 -

Walk to Chase Tower and enjoy a westward view from its 60th-floor sky lobby, Stroll through the Downtown Houston Tunnel System, Eat lunch in an air-conditioned food court, Shop underground and at Houston’s Visitors Center, Tour the lobbies of three of the city’s most important buildings - the 1929 Chase Building, Pennzoil Place and Bank of America Center

Historic Downtown Pub Crawl – GBP15.52- Visit five of the most atmospheric bars in Houston’s downtown historic district, Hear stories and legends while sipping drinks, Call by a tailor shop that becomes a bar at night, Meet the local ghosts in Houston’s most haunted building, Visit a hotel basement where celebrities entertained World War II soldiers

We also launched few new tours


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ROME - ITALY

Trastevere: Trends and Tradition  - GBP24.44 -

Discover a suburb where old and new Italy collide, Sample handmade ice cream, Walk over the stone bridge linking Trastevere to Tiber Island, Admire the grand Basilica of St Bartholomew, Soak up local life in Piazza Santa Maria, Admire the neighbourhood’s wealth of mosaics, Experience life in the Italian capital, Visit one of Rome’s best bakeries, Stroll through Piazza Trilussa, Get a local’s scoop on the best places in Trastevere


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RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL

Rio Bike Tour – GBP36.63 –

Cycle along Ipanema Beach, Explore Rio’s fashionable waterfront by bike, Join the locals on the banks of the lagoon, Tour the impressive botanical gardens, Admire the sculptures dotted through Catacumba Park.

Rio Nightlife Tour – GBP27.94 –

Experience the legendary Rio de Janeiro nightlife, Enjoy some of Brazil’s famous drinks at two of the city’s famous bars, Dance alongside the locals at a club, Try out your samba moves, Savour tasty ‘empadinha’ pastries alongside your drinks.

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Lisbon – Portugal

Glasgow - Ireland

Montreal – Canada

Warsaw – Poland

Cancun – Mexico

Austin - USA

Vienna – Austria

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