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DAY 4 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (Mon.)
Pass the Dutch region near Arnhem, best known as the locale of
A Bridge Too Far, and enter Germany. Today’s highlight is a romantic
RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic part of the river with its centuriesold
castles. Continue to Heidelberg for a pleasant walk through the
OLD TOWN to the Marktplatz (market square), from where you can take
pictures of the famous red-walled ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy
dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 5 HEIDELBERG–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND–
LUCERNE. (Tue.)
Enter the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST,
famous for cuckoo clocks, where another highlight awaits you: be
welcomed by a local woodcarver, Adolf Herr, watch a WOODCARVING
DEMONSTRATION, and see samples of his work. Then, enjoy Kaffee
und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and the traditional homemade Black
Forest Cake). On the Swiss border, stop at thundering RHINE FALLS
before continuing to picturesque Lucerne. (B,D)
EUROPEAN SAMPLER
9 DAYS EUROPEAN PANORAMAS
ENGLAND
London
1 2
▼
English
Channel
▼
Paris 2
Versailles
North Sea
Picardy
Burgundy
Fontainebleau
Forest
Brussels
BELGIUM
HOLLAND
1 Amsterdam
GERMANY
Rhine River
1 Heidelberg
Black Forest
DAY 6 LUCERNE. (Wed.)
During your walking tour, visit the impressive BOURBAKI
PANORAMA, Edouard Castres’ circular painting dating back to 1881,
depicting scenes of the Franco-Prussian War. Also admire Thorwaldsen’s
emotional LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards
who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution,
and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the
walled Old Town. Cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to
the Jesuit Church. Of course, you will taste CHOCOLATE PRALINES
from Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, one of Switzerland’s most famous
chocolate makers. Balance of the day is at leisure. You can shop for
Swiss watches and you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion
to Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne,” by cable car. Tonight is your
chance to yodel or blow an alphorn during an optional folklore dinner
party for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B)
FRANCE
Rhine Falls
2
Lucerne
SWITZERLAND
DAY 7 LUCERNE–PARIS, FRANCE. (Thu.)
Say auf Wiedersehen in Basel and cross the border into France. Drive
past the vineyards of the Burgundy wine region, with views of beautiful
castles and Fontainebleau Forest. Arrive in Paris, where an optional
excursion is available to try out local specialties in one of Paris’ lively
restaurants, followed by a drive through the “City of Light.” (B)
DAY 8 PARIS. (Fri.)
Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and
admire its renowned sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées,
and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor
of Paris’ most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. Time to further
explore Paris on your own or to join an optional excursion to the lavish
baroque Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Tonight, dinner and a lively
cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B)
DAY 9 PARIS. (Sat.)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO LONDON
DAY 10 LONDON. (Sun.)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
In London, Host service is included.
Your hotel is the Hilton London Metropole (SF).
TOUR HDL 10 DAYS
PRICED FROM $320US
DAY 9 PARIS–LONDON,
ENGLAND. (Sat.)
You will be transferred by highspeed
EUROSTAR TRAIN to London,
arriving in the afternoon. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE IN THE BLACK FOREST, HEAR ABOUT THE ART OF
WOODCARVING, AND ENJOY KAFFEE UND SCHWARZWALDKUCHEN
TOURS HD AND HDL DATES & PRICES
PRICED FROM $2,539US
HD: 9 days from London to Paris
HDL: 10 days from London to London
Departure
Number
Start
London*
TOUR HD
End
Paris
Land
Only
TOUR HDL
End
London
Land
Only
0331 Fri 31 Mar 08 Apr 2539 09 Apr 2859
0407 Fri 07 Apr 15 Apr 2579 16 Apr 2899
0414 Fri 14 Apr 22 Apr 2579 23 Apr 2899
0421 Fri 21 Apr 29 Apr 2579 30 Apr 2899
0428 Fri 28 Apr 06 May 2579 07 May 2899
0505 Fri 05 May 13 May 2579 14 May 2899
0512 Fri 12 May 20 May 2579 21 May 2899
0519 Fri 19 May 27 May 2579 28 May 2899
0526 Fri 26 May 03 Jun 2579 04 Jun 2899
0602 Fri 02 Jun 10 Jun 2579 11 Jun 2899
0609 Fri 09 Jun 17 Jun 2579 18 Jun 2899
0616 Fri 16 Jun 24 Jun 2579 25 Jun 2899
0623 Fri 23 Jun 01 Jul 2579 02 Jul 2899
0630 Fri 30 Jun 08 Jul 2579 09 Jul 2899
0707 Fri 07 Jul 15 Jul 2579 16 Jul 2899
*Dates & Prices above do not include international
air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra
day before tour date for travel between the USA
and Europe.
Prices based on double room occupancy.
Single room supplement:
HD $768; HDL $834
Triple room reduction per person:
HD $20; HDL $25
Departure
Number
Start
London*
TOUR HD
End
Paris
Land
Only
0714 Fri 14 Jul 22 Jul 2579 23 Jul 2899
0721 Fri 21 Jul 29 Jul 2579 30 Jul 2899
0728 Fri 28 Jul 05 Aug 2579 06 Aug 2899
0804 Fri 04 Aug 12 Aug 2579 13 Aug 2899
0811 Fri 11 Aug 19 Aug 2579 20 Aug 2899
0818 Fri 18 Aug 26 Aug 2579 27 Aug 2899
0825 Fri 25 Aug 02 Sep 2579 03 Sep 2899
0901 Fri 01 Sep 09 Sep 2579 10 Sep 2899
0908 Fri 08 Sep 16 Sep 2579 17 Sep 2899
0915 Fri 15 Sep 23 Sep 2579 24 Sep 2899
0922 Fri 22 Sep 30 Sep 2579 01 Oct 2899
0929 Fri 29 Sep 07 Oct 2579 08 Oct 2899
1006 Fri 06 Oct 14 Oct 2579 15 Oct 2899
1013 Fri 13 Oct 21 Oct 2579 22 Oct 2899
1020 Fri 20 Oct 28 Oct 2539 29 Oct 2859
Extra nights per person in London:
in single room $264-$396,
in twin $149-$221,
in triple $140-$202
Extra nights per person in Paris:
in single room $257-$582,
in twin $139-$301,
in triple $156-$395
ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR VACATION!
Competitive prices without the hassle—Free airport transfers included on
brochure dates.
TOUR HDL
End
London
Land
Only
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