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From London to Paris to the beautiful country-side of Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, enjoy a sampling of some of Europe's greatest treasures.
- International airfare from USA to Londonand Frankfurt to USA
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 8 night hotel accommodations
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- 10 Meals (3 dinners, 7 breakfasts)
Experience two high speed trains in Europe
- Eurostar Train - London to Paris
- Thalys Train - Paris to Brussels
- ICE Train - Monschau to Frankfurt
- Sightseeing tour of Paris
- Sightseeing tour of Brussels
- Eurostar train to Paris
- Thalys train to Brussels
- ICE train to Frankfurt
- Three country tour through The Netherlands, Belguim and Germany
- Local guides, fully escorted and narrated
Day 1 & 2 – United States to London
Your wonderful holiday begins with an international flight to London. Upon arrival, your tour guide will take you on a panoramic city tour. Later that evening, join your fellow traveling companions for a welcome dinner hosted by your tour director. (In-flight meals, Welcome Dinner)
Day 3 - Tower of London; city sights
This morning,tour central London to see someof the famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering overthe Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. Visitthe Tower of London to see the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by the Beefeaters indistinctive Tudor uniforms. Also see the WhiteTower, completed in 1097, together with many other fortresses and the famous ravens. Later,you’re free to explore and see why London is a top destination for travelers worldwide. Or, you many choose an optional luncheon tour of the Queen’s residence at Windsor Castle, a stately structure built in the 11th century. (B)
Day 4 - Eurostar to Paris
From London, we hop aboard Eurostar for ahigh-speed train ride under the English Channel and into the French countryside. Everywhere you look, you’ll see picturesque tableaux familiar from art, history and film – from the colossal Arc de Triomphe to the gothic arches and glorious stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. (B)
Day 5 - Paris at Leisure
Whether you’re looking for pure natural beauty, cultural and artistic diversions, world-famous shopping, history, or simply for local color, you’ll find it here in abundance. All of Paris is yours to explore. Or choose an optional tour to the opulent Palace of Versailles which served as the royal residence for France’s Kings and Queens for more than a century. (B)
Day 6 - Thalys Train to Belgium & the Netherlands
The fun begins as we board the high-speed Thalystrain for a trip north to Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ll stop in Brussels for a wonderful city tour. Begin with a short walk to the famous Grand Place, world famous Market Square and the heart of medieval Brussels. Here, you will hear about the history of the remarkable City Hall and quaint Guild Houses. Our journey continues to the town of Valkenburg in the Netherlands – our base for the next three days. This is one of the most enchanting towns in the Netherlands, a favorite holiday destination for the rich and famous since the 1800’s. (B,D)
Day 7 - Valkenburg–Bruges, Belgium
Enjoy leisure time in Valkenburg or you may wish to join us on an optional tour to Bruges, Belgium. Called the “Venice of the North”, this splendid medieval city is one of Belgium’s crown jewels. (B)
Day 8 – Three Country Tour through Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany
A leisurely trip through the verdant province of Limburg, also known as “Little Switzerland” and a stop at the ancient town of Maastricht. Founded more than 2000 years ago, it’s the oldest town in the region! We’ll also stop at the lovely German town of Monschau. An idyllic town in a wooded river valley, Monschau evokes its medieval past, from its pristinely preserved half-timbered architecture to the charm of its town square. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B,D)
Days 9 and 10 - ICE Train to Frankfurtand flight home
We’ll board the ICE train and speed through the German countryside for Frankfurt. Later, we’ll board our flight home. (B, In-flight Meals)
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