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CityBreaks Combined Train Tours Themed Tours Fly & Drive WESTERN EUROPE www.premiumincoming.com Royal Palace (Madrid) Combined Train Tours Western Europe Wonders of Spain & Paris Spain & France Madrid - Barcelona - Paris by Train 10 days / 9 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - Madrid hotel and Paris hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Madrid, 3 nights in Barcelona & 3 nights in Paris at the chosen hotels or similar. 4 AVE/TGV High Speed Train tickets (tourist class): Madrid - Barcelona - Paris. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in Madrid, Barcelona & Paris. 4 3 4 Introducing the tour Day 1 | Origin - Madrid Upon arrival to Madrid Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free at leisure to stroll around and explore the commonly called “Villa y Corte”, its avenues, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Neptuno or the charming neighborhood of Los Austrias (The Madrid of the Austrians or the Habsburgs) and Plaza Mayor. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2 | Madrid Buffet Breakfast Today you’ll be able to discover Madrid with its immense cultural and artistic heritage at your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. Overnight in Madrid. Day 3 | M adrid (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure to continue discovering this wonderful city or perhaps to visit the surroundings. Option: You can take one of the Day trips from Madrid to visit: Toledo (known as the Imperial City or “City of the three cultures”); Avila (whose historic centre and the churches outside the city walls have been awarded the World Heritage designation by the Unesco); Aranjuez (a Historic-Artistic Site, with its royal palaces, and gardens on the banks of the Tagus which was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco) or El Escorial (where you will find a Unesco World Heritage-designated monastery, home to the secrets of Spanish history, as well as a charming town in beautiful natural surroundings). Overnight in Madrid. FRANCE SPAIN Starting from Madrid, the splendid Spanish capital with its superb Royal Palace, great museums and uncountable possibilities to visit World heritage cities in the surroundings, you will take the AVE high speed train to Barcelona, home of Gaudí’s architecture. Later on, heading to the north, you will reach amazing Paris, the great French capital where you can explore its cultural history as defined by local traditions, cuisine, art and architecture and the art of living that you will discover along the way. Day 4 | Madrid - Barcelona Buffet Breakfast Check-out from the hotel. Train from Madrid to Barcelona (approx. 3 hours). Option: Transfers in both cities. Arrival and check in at your hotel and the rest of the day free to walk around Las Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluña, Barrio Gótico, etc. Overnight in Barcelona. Gaudi’s famous buildings - Casa Batlló & La Pedrera-, the Gaudi’s Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia Cathedral). Day Trips: Montserrat (discover the incomparable setting of the mountain of Montserrat, then visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of the Black Virgin). Girona, Figueres & Dali Museum (Visiting Figueres, with its landmark the Teatre-Museu Dalí, and Girona, a beautiful monumental city). Overnight in Barcelona. Day 5 | Barcelona Buffet Breakfast Today you’ll be able to visit the city at your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour, allowing you to get on and off the bus. You will be able to visit the city’s attractions such as: Plaza de Cataluña, Cathedral, Barrio Gótico, Barceloneta, Olympic Port, Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Anillo Olímpico, Plaza de España, Camp Nou and Avda. Diagonal. Explainations will be provided throughout the tour on earphones. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 7 | Barcelona - Paris Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure on high-speed AVE/TGV train to Paris (approx. 6h: 30min). Check in at hotel and free time to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, to walk across its bridges, stroll around the elegant Opera district, along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter where you can enjoy the Parisian ambience as well as a wide range of restaurants and terrace bars. Paris, the world’s most popular city destination, has plenty of must-see places but make sure you spend at least a day strolling off the beaten path, as this is the only way to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city. Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other city in the world and you will soon discover that it is enchanting almost everywhere. Yet, what writers have never been able to even slightly reflect its grandness and its magic. Overnight in Paris. Day 6 | B arcelona (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure to discover this wonderful city where, live music, pubs and restaurants are located in the most emblematic places. You can find select atmosphere in Diagonal, original clubs in the Barrio de Gracia area and terrace bars of Port Vell, Olympic Port and any square in the city are part of the fabulous nightlife in Barcelona. Option: You can join one of the city tours or day trips to visit: City tours: Artistic Barcelona: Gaudí, Modernism & Gothic (discovering 2 Paris Barcelona 3 3 Madrid Day 8 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you can go around the city at your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour; you will discover the main attractions of the city, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, Opera Garnier, etc. Overnight in Paris. Day 9 | P aris (Option: Day Trip to Versailles Palace) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Visit the Versailles Palace which was the French royal residence for centuries. The Château de Versailles, which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 30 years, is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. The gardens were designed by André Le Nôtre who made the French formal garden style famous throughout Europe. He designed the finest gardens of the 17th century also enlarging the Royal Path and digging the Grand Canal and he made the Versailles Palace complex his absolute masterpiece. Overnight in Paris. Day 10 | Paris - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Paris airport for your return flight and end of our services. Tower Bridge (London) Combined Train Tours Western Europe A Tale of Two Great Cities Great Britain & France London - Paris by Eurostar Train 7 days / 6 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - London hotel and Paris hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in London & 3 nights in Paris at the chosen hotels or similar. 4 Eurostar high Speed Train tickets (tourist class): from London to Paris. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in London (including River Thames Cruise) & in Paris. 4 4 Introducing the tour Day 2 | London Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You will also enjoy a cruise along the Thames river. You can explore London with its immense cultural and artistic heritage going around its main monuments and attractions, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Covent Garden and St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of the British Capital, with its dome, framed by the spires of Wren’s City churches, dominating the skyline for 300 years. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the River Thames in London. London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. Overnight in London. Day 3 | London (Option: Citytours & Day trips to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Historic London Regular Tour: Tower, London 3 Start your trip in London, the British capital, a city at the center of the world and a world in one city with its world class tourist atractions and first class museums such as British Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, etc. Then you will exprecience the Eurostar high speed train while you are crossing under the English Channel to Paris, the city of Light, which has something for everyone to enjoy. You will be able to discover the Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited monuments in the world, and the Versailles Palace. Day 1 | Origin - London Upon arrival to London Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the capital of Great Britain, a real cosmopolitan city, do some shopping or just enjoy some of its many pubs. Being one of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history to culture, art to architecture. Overnight in London. GREAT BRITAIN 3 year you decide to visit this vibrant and cultural city. There are two opera houses in Paris, the Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts the Opera National de Paris. There are also many different rock venues in Paris and the city is also popular for its dance clubs, nightclubs, and cabaret shows such as the Moulin Rouge, which has become world famous for its can-can, plus a multitude of different festivals that are held in Paris every year. Overnight in Paris. Crown Jewels and cruise. (The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames which has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times. The Tower is still home to her majesty’s Crown Jewels, on display for visitors to see, and the infamous Beefeaters tasked with the job of guarding them as well as showing visitors some of the attractions highlights.) Windsor Regular Visit (Castle and village located in Berkshire County and surrounded by beautiful gardens as well as the picturesque English countryside. The area is notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its beautiful architecture). Overnight in London. Day 5 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you can go around the city at your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You can explore the main attractions of the city, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the world famous Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, etc. Paris is an international capital for art, fashion, style and romance being number one destination for over 30 million travellers per year. Also you can find some more recent landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, such as La Grande Arche in the business district of La Defense or The Center Nationale d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply as the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre. Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris, which are a famous burial place with its network of subterranean tunnels located underneath Paris and you can go on Day 4 | London - Paris Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure by a Eurostar train for crossing the Eurotunnel under the Channel (approx. 3h: 30min). Arrival to hotel and check in. Free time to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, with its bridges and stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. In this area you can enjoy the Parisian atmosphere, as well as, a wide range of restaurants and terraces. Paris entertainment has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of quality and variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz, concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, there is always some form of entertainment on offer to suit all tastes, no matter what the time of 3 Paris FRANCE an official tour through the old quarries. The banks of the River Seine offer visitors an unforgettable experience seeing the sights from a different perspective, while cruising in a boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine on board, or at one of the many restaurants in Paris along the way. Overnight in Paris. Day 6 | P aris (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour (First admire the Vendome Square and the Old Opera house, Le Louvre, Hôtel de Ville de Paris -City Hall-, Bastille Square, Marais District, Latin Quarter, Sorbonne, Panthéon, etc. Then head to Notre Dame de Paris tour. Short transfer on the Seine River to reach the Cité Island and for the return to the bus, except when the river is too high). Day trip: to visit the Versailles Palace which was the French royal residence for centuries. The Château de Versailles, which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 30 years, is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Overnight in Paris. Day 7 | Paris - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Paris airport for your return flight and end of our services. House of Parliament (London) Combined Train Tours Western Europe Great Capitals of Europe Great Britain, France & Italy London - Paris - Rome 10 days / 9 nights The tour includes Transport from Paris to Rome is not included Private transfers, Airport - London hotel and Rome hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in London, 3 nights in Paris & 3 nights in Rome at the chosen hotels or similar. 4 Eurostar high Speed Train tickets (tourist class): London - Paris. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in London, Paris & Rome. 4 4 Introducing the tour Day 2 | London Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You can explore London with its immense cultural and artistic heritage going around its main monuments and attractions. You will also enjoy a cruise along the Thames river. London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. Overnight in London. Day 3 | London (Option: Citytours & Day trips to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Historic London Regular Tour: Tower, Crown Jewels and cruise (The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames which has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times. The Tower is still home to her majesty’s Crown Jewels, on display for visitors to London 3 Paris FRANCE Starting in London with its world class tourist atractions and first class museums you will enjoy a trip on board the famous Eurostar high speed train while you are crossing under the English Channel to Paris, the city of Light, which has something for everyone to enjoy. Once in Rome, you will discover, the “Eternal city”, which is not only represented by its masterpieces of art, and breathtaking monuments and museums but by its typical streets where one can experience traits of Italian lifestyle, tradition and culture. Day 1 | Origin - London Upon arrival to London Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the capital of United Kingdom, a real cosmopolitan city, to do some shopping or just to enjoy some of its many pubs. A tireless innovator of art and culture, London is a city of ideas and the imagination. The City of London is a city within London being a major business and financial centre. Overnight in London. GREAT BRITAIN 3 the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, etc. There are two opera houses in Paris, the Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts the Opera National. Overnight in Paris. see, and the infamous Beefeaters tasked with the job of guarding them as well as showing visitors some of the attractions highlights.) Windsor Regular Visit (Castle and village located in Berkshire County and surrounded by beautiful gardens as well as the picturesque English countryside. The area is notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its beautiful architecture). Overnight in London. Day 6 | P aris (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour (Admire Vendome Square and the Old Opera house, Le Louvre, Hôtel de Ville de Paris -City Hall-, Bastille Square, Marais District, Latin Quarter, Sorbonne, Panthéon, etc. Then head to Notre Dame tour. Short transfer on the Seine River to reach the Cité Island and for the return to the bus -except when the river is too high). Day trip: Versailles Palace (which was the French royal residence for centuries. The Château de Versailles, which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 30 years, is one of the most beautiful monument of 18th-century French art). Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | London - Paris Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure by a Eurostar train for crossing the Eurotunnel under the Channel (approx. 3h: 30min). Arrival to hotel and check in. Free time to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, with its bridges and stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. In this area you can enjoy the Parisian atmosphere, as well as, a wide range of restaurants and terraces. Paris entertainment has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of quality and variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz, concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, there is always some form of entertainment on offer to suit all tastes. Overnight in Paris. Day 7 | Paris - Rome Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel in Paris. Transport from Paris to Rome is not included. Arrival to the Italian capital and check in at the hotel. Free time to stroll around the Eternal City as it is also known. You can explore the Trastevere, discover its past and history in the Roman forum, the Coliseum etc. In Rome, modern and old, past and present go side by side. Rome will seduce Day 5 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you can explore the city at your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You will go around the main attractions such as, 4 ITALY 3 Rome you and it will hardly leave you indifferent. Overnight in Rome. Day 8 | Rome Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to explore Rome with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You will discover its main attractions such as the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, the Circus Maximus, the Piazza Navona, St. Peter’s, Piazza di Spagna etc. Overnight in Rome. Day 9 | R ome (Option: Rome Thematic Citytours) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Regular Tours: Imperial Rome (Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot. Del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a nice view of the Roman Forum. Continue by coach by the Circus Maximus and inside visit to the Colosseum); Artistic Rome (Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel) and Christian Rome (Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore & Saint John in Lateran, the ancient Appian Way & the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caraclla). Overnight in Rome. Day 10 | Rome - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Rome airport for your return flight and end of our services. Castel Sant’ Angelo (Rome) Combined Train Tours Western Europe European Splendor & Grandeur France & Italy Paris - Rome 7 days / 6 nights The tour includes Transport from Paris to Rome is not included rivate transfers, Airport - Paris hotel and Rome hotel - Airport. P Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris & 3 nights in Rome at the chosen hotels or similar. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop Off tour (24 hours) in Paris & Rome. 4 4 FRANCE Introducing the tour With this tour you will experience the “Splendor & Grandeur” of two great European cities. Starting from Paris, the city of light, with so many major monuments and pleasurable buildings around the city you’d be hardly pressed not to fall for their glorious design. No matter in which season you visit Paris, it’s the perfect city to stroll around. Then you will visit Rome where you will be able to discover many different historical layers which have built this beautiful city through the centuries, from the remains of the Roman Empire, through the Medieval, Renaissance periods up to the modern day architecture that dots the city throughout. Day 1 | Origin - Paris Upon arrival to Paris Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, to walk across its bridges, stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. In this area you can enjoy the Parisian ambience as well as a wide range of restaurants and terraces. Overnight in Paris. Day 2 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you can go around the city at your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You can explore the main attractions of the city, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, etc. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has the second highest number of Michelin-restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world’s most visited tourist site, the Eiffel Tower. Also you can find some more recent landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, such as La Grande Arche in the business district of La Defense or The Center Nationale d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply as the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre. Another attraction are the Ca- 3 Paris tacombs of Paris, which are a famous burial place with its network of subterranean tunnels located underneath Paris and you can go on an official tour through the old quarries. The banks of the River Seine offer visitors an unforgettable experience seeing the sights from a different perspective, while cruising in a boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine on board, or at one of the many restaurants in Paris along the way. Overnight in Paris. throughout Europe. He designed the finest gardens of the 17th century also widening the Royal Path and digging the Grand Canal, making the Versailles Palace complex his absolute masterpiece). Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | Paris - Rome Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. Transport from Paris to Rome is not included. Arrival & check in at the hotel. Free time to stroll around and enjoy the Eternal City as it is also known. You will get to know its districts such as the Trastevere and discover its past and history in the Roman forum, the Coliseum etc. Overnight in Rome. Day 3 | P aris (Option: City tours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour (First admire the Vendome Square and the Old Opera house, Le Louvre, Hôtel de Ville de Paris -City Hall-, Bastille Square, Marais District, Latin Quarter, Sorbonne, Panthéon, etc. Then head to Notre Dame de Paris tour. Short transfer on the Seine River to reach the Cité Island and for the return to the bus -except when the river is too high). Day trip: Visit the Versailles Palace (which was the French royal residence for centuries. The Château de Versailles, which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 30 years, is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. The gardens were designed by André Le Nôtre who made the French formal garden style famous Day 5 | Rome Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the Hop onHop off sightseeing tour. Rome’s historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Monuments and museums such as the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum are among the world’s most visited tourist destinations receiving millions of tourists. You can explore some of the main attractions such as the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, the Circus Maximus, the Piazza Navona, St. Peter’s, Piazza di Spagna etc. Rome is the only city in the world to contain in its interior a whole state; the enclave of Vatican City and has kept its status as Papal capital and “Holy City” for centuries. Overnight in Rome. 5 ITALY 3 Rome Day 6 | R ome (Option: Rome Thematic Citytours) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. The best way to see the city is walking around. No city in the world equals the history of the Eternal City. Founded 2700 years ago, Rome long reigned as Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World. But today’s Rome owes much of its attractiveness to the Renaissance period when new squares such as the Piazza del Campidoglio were created and new buildings were constructed including the world’s largest church, the Saint Peter’s Basilica. Option: Regular Tours: Imperial Rome (Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot. Del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a nice view of the Roman Forum. Continue by coach by the Circus Maximus and inside visit to the Colosseum); Artistic Rome (Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel) and Christian Rome (Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore & Saint John in Lateran, the ancient Appian Way & the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caraclla). Overnight in Rome. Day 7 | Rome - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Rome airport for your return flight and end of our services. Grand Canal (Venice) Combined Train Tours Western Europe Grand Tour Jewels of Europe Great Britain, France & Italy London - Paris - Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome 15 days / 14 nights The tour includes rivate transfers, Airport - London hotel & Rome hotel - Airport. P Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in London, 3 nights in Paris & 1 night in Milan, 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights Florence & 3 nights in Rome at the chosen hotels or similar. 4 High Speed Train ticket (tourist class): London - Paris - Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in Paris, Florence & Rome. 4 Regular Tour in Venice: “Discover Venice + Gondola Ride”. 4 4 After visiting two great European cities such as London and Paris with their worldwide iconic attractions including Big Ben and Eiffel Tower, you will head by train to Italy a country that makes vacation dreams come true. In addition to the must-see sights– like the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, and Roman Forum in Rome; Michelangelo’s David in Florence and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice you can taste mouth-watering cuisine everywhere, visit the Holy Stairs in Rome and shop in Milan’s famous fashion district and much more. Day 1 | Origin - London Upon arrival to London Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the capital of United Kingdom, a real cosmopolitan city, to do some shopping or just to enjoy some of its many pubs. A tireless innovator of art and culture, London is a city of ideas and the imagination. The City of London is a city within London being a major business and financial centre. Overnight in London. trict along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and the Latin quarter. Overnight in Paris. Day 2 | London Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You can explore London with its immense cultural and artistic heritage going around its main monuments and attractions. Overnight in London. Day 6 | P aris (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour: Day trip: Visit the Versailles Palace which was the French royal residence for centuries. Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | London - Paris Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. Departure by Eurostar train crossing the Eurotunnel under the English Channel. Arrival to your hotel and check in. Free time to explore the “City of Light” and stroll around the elegant Opera dis- London 3 Paris FRANCE Introducing the tour Day 3 | L ondon (Option: City Tours & Day trips to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Historic London Regular Tour (Tower, Crown Jewels and cruise). Windsor Regular Visit (Castle and village). Overnight in London. GREAT BRITAIN 3 Frecciabianca train from Milan to Venice. Arrival and check in at hotel. Time at leisure at this unique city to stroll around its romantic Canals and charming squares. Overnight in Venice. Day 5 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you can explore the city at your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You can go around its world famous attractions such as, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, etc. There are two opera houses in Paris, the Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier. Overnight in Paris. Day 9 | Venice (Regular tour) Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to discover Venice with a regular tour, visiting the famous Piazza San Marco square and the Rialto bridge, the Fenice Theatre and Scala del Bovolo, rounding things off with a gondola ride. In Venice there are many museums, palaces, and churches to visit. Overnight in Venice. Day 10 | Venice - Florence Buffet Breakfast Check-out from the hotel. At the arranged time departure by FRECCIARGENTO train from Venice to Florence (2h:05min). Arrival and check in at hotel. Overnight in Florence. Day 7 | Paris - Milan Buffet Breakfast Check-out from the hotel. Train TGV from Paris to Milan (7h:10min). Arrival and check in at your hotel and the rest of the day free in Milan, one of Europe’s richest cities, known for stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants and has a faster rhythm of life than most Italian cities. Its Duomo, with its beautiful marble facade, is magnificent. La Scala is one of the world’s most famous opera houses. Overnight in Milan. Day 11 | Florence Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to discover Florence at your own pace, with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour; you can behold the beauty of this historic city and of its main attractions such as its famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge or the Palazzo Pitti. Florence is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. Its Duomo and Baptistery are magnificent but crowded with tourists as its large piazza. The city boasts a large number of museums and impressive landmarks Day 8 | Milan - Venice Buffet Breakfast Check-out from hotel. At the arranged time departure by 6 2 1 Milan Florence 2 Rome Venice 3 ITALY such as the Palazzo Vecchio. You can also visit the Medici palaces and gardens. Overnight in Florence. Day 12 | Florence - Rome Buffet Breakfast Check-out from hotel. At the arranged time departure by Frecciarossa/Frecciargento train from Florence to Rome (1h:30min). Arrival to the Italian capital, a UNESCO world heritage city and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Rome. Day 13 | Rome Buffet Breakfast Buffet Breakfast. Today you will be able to explore Rome with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You will discover the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, the Circus Maximus, the Piazza Navona, St. Peter’s, Piazza di Spagna, etc. Overnight in Rome. Day 14 | R ome (Option: Rome Thematic Citytours) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Regular Tours: Imperial Rome (Including the Colosseum); Artistic Rome (Including Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel) and Christian Rome (Including the Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore & Saint John in Lateran, the ancient Appian Way & the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries). Overnight in Rome. Day 15 | Rome - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Rome airport for your return flight and end of our services. Piazza Navona (Rome) Combined Train Tours Western Europe Paris & Marvels of Italy Paris - Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome 12 days / 11 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - Paris hotel and Rome hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris,1 night in Milan, 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights Florence, 3 nights in Rome in the chosen hotels or similar. 4 High Speed Train ticket (tourist class): Paris - Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in Paris, Florence & Rome. 4 Regular Tour in Venice: “Discover Venice + Gondola Ride”. 4 4 Introducing the tour Day 2 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the Hop on-Hop off sightseeing tour. you will go around the main attractions of the city, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, Opera Garnier etc. Overnight in Paris. Day 3 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Day at Leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour and a Daytrip to the Versailles Palace which was the royal residence for centuries. Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | Paris - Milan Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. At the arranged time, departure by the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Milan (approx. 7h10min). Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day FRANCE 2 1 Venice Milan Florence After visiting Paris, city of love, city of light and city of lovely architecture, where you will discover an amazing great European city with so many tourist attractions, you will travel by high speed train to the Italian city of Milan. Experience the marvels of ancient Rome, the glories of Vatican City, the art that explodes in every corner of Florence, a city whose art, literature and food are considered among the world’s best and the romantic canals of Venice, the golden domes of St, Mark’s Basilica, the setting sun shining off the amazing Grand Canal, and much more. Day 1 | Origin - Paris Upon arrival to Paris Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, to cross its bridges, stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. In this area you can enjoy the Parisian ambience as well as a wide range of restaurants and terraces. Overnight in Paris. 3 Paris free. Milan is the engine room of the country’s economy and home of its stock exchange, with treasures such as its elaborate cathedral, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper”, La Scala Opera house and the Castello Sforzesco. But what really sets Milan apart, though, is its creative streak. Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Pucci, Gucci and many more took off on Milan’s runways. Milan is also the world capital of furniture and homewares and a hub for risk-taking contemporary art. By night there’s avant-garde theatre, fabulous aperitivi and hot clubs. Overnight in Milan. del Bovolo, rounding things off with a gondola ride. Overnight in Venice. Day 7 | Venice - Florence Buffet Breakfast Check out. At the arranged time, departure by FRECCIARGENTO train from Venice to Florence (approx. 2h:05min.) Arrival and check in at your hotel. Free time to take a look around the city’s old town, declared World heritage by UNESCO where you will enjoy its amazing museums, its churches, its Cathedral, better known as Il Duomo, and its famous palaces. Overnight in Florence. Day 8 | Florence Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to discover this lovely city, the cradle of the Renaissance, on your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. Overnight in Florence. Day 5 | Milan - Venice Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure by FRECCIABIANCA train from Milan to Venice (approx. 2h:35min). Arrival and check in at your hotel. Free time to look around the so-called City of Canals, one of the most amazing places in the world, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, where you enjoy the charm of its canals, the Gran Canal, its narrow streets, its palaces and its bridges like the famous Rialto. Overnight in Venice. Day 9 | Florence - Rome Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure by FRECCIAROSSA/FRECCIARGENTO train from Florence to Rome (approx. 1h 30min). Arrival and check in at your hotel. Free time to stroll around and enjoy the Eternal City as it is also known. You can get to know its districts such as the Trastevere, discover its past and history in the Roman forum, the Coliseum, etc. History, human genius and the warm sun have conspired to make Rome one of the world’s most seductive and thrilling cities. Overnight in Rome. Day 6 | Venice (Regular Tour) Buffet Breakfast Today you will get the chance to discover Venice with a regular tour, going around some of the most emblematic areas between St.Mark’s square and the Rialto bridge such as the Fenice Theatre and Scala 7 2 Rome 3 ITALY Day 10 | Rome Buffet Breakfast Today you’ll be able to discover the city on your own pace with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You can take a look around the main attractions such as the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, the Circus Maximus, the Plaza Navona, St.Peter’s, Piazza di Spagna etc. Overnight in Rome. Day 11 | R ome (Option: Rome Thematic Citytours) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Regular Tours: Imperial Rome (Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot. Del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a nice view of the Roman Forum. Continue by coach by the Circus Maximus and inside visit to the Colosseum); Artistic Rome (Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel) and Christian Rome (Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore & Saint John in Lateran, the ancient Appian Way & the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caraclla). Overnight in Rome. Day 12 | Rome - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Rome airport for your return flight and end of our services. Rome Combined Train Tours Western Europe Treasures of Classical Italy Rome - Florence - Venice 8 days / 7 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - Rome hotel and Venice hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence and 2 nights Venice in the chosen hotels or similar. 4 High Speed Train ticket (tourist class): Rome – Florence – Venice. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop Off tour (24 hours) in Rome & Florence. 4 Regular Tour in Venice: “Discover Venice and Gondola Ride”. 4 4 2 Venice Florence 2 3 Roma Introducing the tour ITALY This wonderful classical tour will make you discover the uncountable wonders of Italy which will sure steal your heart away. You will Experience the amazing marvels of ancient Rome, the glories of Vatican City, the art that explodes in every corner of Florence, a city whose art, literature and food are considered among the world’s best and, at the end, the romantic canals of Venice, the golden domes of St, Mark’s Basilica, the setting sun shining off the amazing Grand Canal, will leave wonderful memories of your Italian Grand Tour. Day 1 | Origin - Rome Upon arrival to Rome Airport or train Station you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Free time to stroll around the famous Eternal City, as it is also known. You can explore the Trastevere, discover its past and history in the Roman forum, the Coliseum etc. In Rome, modern and old, past and present go side by side. Rome will seduce you and it will hardly leave you indifferent. Rome is Italy’s political and religious heartbeat and the twin presence of government and Church dominates the city. Many city-centre palazzi house, government offices while over in the Vatican the dome of St Peter’s Basilica serves to remind everyone of the pope’s presence. The Vatican, the world’s smallest sovereign state, sits atop the low-lying Vatican hill just a few hundred metres west of the river Tiber. Overnight in Rome. Day 2 | Rome Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to discover this wonderful city on your own pace by the sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour. You will be able to visit the major attractions of the Italian Capital such as: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Circo Massimo, Piazza Navona, San Pedro, Plaza of Spain, etc. With an artistic heritage dating back to Etruscan times, Rome is one of the world’s great art cities. In Rome, art is literally all around you. Concerning shopping in Rome, shops and boutiques make retail therapy diverting enough to distract you from the incredible cityscape. Wander the backstreets and you’ll find yourself glancing into old workshops: framers and furniture restorers. Narrow lanes are dotted with beautiful boutiques and department stores have an old-style glamour. Foodstuffs, handmade accessories, and homewares make particularly good buys. Overnight in Rome. Day 3 | R ome (Option: Rome Thematic Citytours) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Regular Tours: Imperial Rome (Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot. Del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a nice view of the Roman Forum. Continue by coach by the Circus Maximus and inside visit to the Colosseum); Artistic Rome (Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel) and Christian Rome (Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore & Saint John in Lateran, the ancient Appian Way & the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano). Overnight in Rome. 1h:30min.) Arrival and check in at your hotel. Free time to take a look around the city’s old town, declared World heritage by UNESCO where you will enjoy its amazing museums, its churches, its Cathedral, better known as Il Duomo, and its famous palaces. Overnight in Florence. to look around the so-called City of Canals, one of the most amazing places in the world, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, where you enjoy the charm of its canals, the Grand Canal, its narrow streets, its palaces and its bridges like the famous Rialto. Overnight in Venice. Day 5 | Florence Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to discover Florence at your own pace, with the Sightseeing Hop on Hop off tour; you can behold the beauty of this historic city and of its main attractions such as its famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge or the Palazzo Pitti. Florence is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. Its Duomo and Baptistery are magnificent but crowded with tourists as is their large piazza. The city boasts a large number of museums and impressive landmarks such as the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. You can also visit the Medici palaces and gardens. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo’s architectural genius. Overnight in Florence. Day 7 | Venice (Regular Tour) Buffet Breakfast Today you will be able to discover Venice with a regular tour, visiting the famous Piazza San Marco square, the Fenice Theatre, Scala del Bovolo and the Rialto bridge, rounding things off with a gondola ride. In Venice there are many museums, palaces, and churches to visit. Venice may not seem huge but it is and is made up of different boroughs. The most famous part of the city is the area comprising the 118 islands in the main districts that are called “Sestieri”. Other main districts are Isola Della Giudecca and Lido di Venezia. Some of the more important islands in the lagoon include Murano, Torcello and Burano. And wait until you see what’s hiding in narrow backstreets: neighbourhood churches and priceless marbles, Garden islands and lagoon aquaculture. Overnight in Venice. Day 6 | Florence - Venice Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure by a FRECCIARGENTO train from Milan to Venice (approx. 2h:05min). Arrival and check in at your hotel. Free time Day 4 | Rome - Florence Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. At the arranged time, departure by a FRECCIAROSSA/FRECCIARGENTO train from Rome to Florence (approx. 8 Day 8 | Venice - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out. At the arranged time, transfer to Venice airport for your flight back home and end of our Services. Amsterdam Combined Train Tours Western Europe Grand European Discovery London - Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam by train 12 days / 11 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - London hotel and Amsterdam hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in London, 3 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Brussels & 3 nights in Amsterdam in the chosen hotels or similar. 4 High Speed Train ticket (tourist class): London - Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour (24 hours) in London, Paris & Amsterdam. In Brussels: Regular City tour. 4 4 3 GREAT BRITAIN Amsterdam HOLLAND 3 2 London Brussels BELGIUM Introducing the tour 3 After visiting London and Paris, the great European metropolis with their first class attractions and on board of a Eurostar fast train travelling under the English Channel, you will continue to the Belgian capital, a fine place to explore, a cosmopolitan city that despite its European dimension, is still inspired by a very “village-like” spirit. By train also you will continue to Amsterdam, a city with a 17th century historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis creating a friendly and relaxed environment. Day 1 | Origin - London Upon arrival to London Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the capital of United Kingdom, a real cosmopolitan city, to do some shopping or just to enjoy some of its many pubs. Being one of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history to culture, art to architecture. A tireless innovator of art and culture, London is a city of ideas and the imagination. Overnight in London. Day 2 | London Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You can explore London with its immense cultural and artistic heritage going around its main monuments and attractions, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St.Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden etc.; you can also enjoy a cruise along the Thames. Overnight in London. crossing the Eurotunnel under the Channel (approx. 3h: 30min). Arrival to your hotel and check in. Free time to explore the City of Light, as it is also known, with its bridges and stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. Paris entertainment has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of quality and variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz, concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, and there is always some form of entertainment on offer to suit all tastes. Overnight in Paris. on a high-speed Thalys train from Paris to Brussels (approx. 1h:25min.) Arrival and check in. Rest of the day free to visit this beautiful city which houses the headquarters of the European Parliament. Worthy of its special mention is the Grand Place, declared World Heritage by UNESCO with its beautiful Gothic style buildings, as well as, the Cathedral of St.Michel. Overnight in Brussels. Day 8 | Brussels (Regular visit) Buffet Breakfast A morning regular visit to Brussels visiting its main attractions such as: Grand Place, Atomium, Royal Residence of Laeken and the Royal Church of St. Mary’s, the Sablon district, Royal Square and the Royal Palace; the European Parliament and the Belgium Parliament. Overnight in Brussels. Day 5 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You will be able to go around the main attractions of the city such as: the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, Opera Garnier etc. Overnight in Paris. Day 3 | London (Option: Citytours & Day trips to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytours: Historic London Regular Tour: Tower, Crown Jewels and cruise. Windsor Regular visit: Castle and village. Overnight in London. Day 6 | P aris (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour: Day trip: Visit the Versailles Palace which was the French royal residence for centuries. Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | London - Paris Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. Departure by Eurostar train for Day 7 | Paris - Brussels Buffet Breakfast Check out from your hotel. At the arranged time, departure Day 9 | Brussels - Amsterdam Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure on a Thalys train from Brussels to Amsterdam. Arrival and check in. Free time to stroll around this amazing city whose old town dates back to the 17th centre, walking across its bridges and canals or visit one of its museums such as the Rijksmuseum, recently reopened after extensive refurbishment, which boasts a collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Seventeenth-century buildings and joint-smoking alien sculptures, few cities meld history with modern urban flair like Amsterdam. The Van Gogh Museum hangs the 9 Paris FRANCE world’s largest collection by native son Vincent. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 10 | Amsterdam Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You can discover its main attractions, its canals, its elegant houses, the Royal Palace, the Dam square etc. Amsterdam has 90 islands, 160 canals, over 1200 bridges, and a population of almost 4 million. The Amstel river was at one time the city’s main artery, giving its name to the city and its banks are still pleasant for a stroll. Amsterdam established the first true Bank in the world, as well as, the first Stock Market and was the first city to offer tax-free-exemptions to draw businesses and investment to a city. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 11 | A msterdam (Option: Day trip to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at Leisure. Don’t forget to visit Ana Frank’s house, her refuge and hiding place during the Nazi occupation of the city. Option: Daytrip to the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken as well as their famous windmills. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 12 | Amsterdam - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Amsterdam airport for your return flight and end of our services. Grand Place (Brussels) Combined Train Tours Western Europe Paris & Charming Benelux Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam 9 days / 8 nights The tour includes Private transfers, Airport - Paris hotel & Amsterdam hotel - Airport. Overnight Accommodation with Buffet Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Brussels & 3 nights in Amsterdam in the chosen hotels or similar. 4 High Speed Train ticket (tourist class): Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam. 4 Sightseeing Hop on-Hop Off tour (24 hours) in Paris & Amsterdam. In Brussels: Regular City tour. 4 4 3 HOLLAND 2 From the superb French capital Paris you will take the train to the Belgian and the European Union capital, a cosmopolitan city that despite its European dimension, is still inspired by a very “village-like” spirit. It’s well known for its Grand-Place, its Atomium, its Manneken - Pis, its waffles and its world known delicious chocolates. By train also you will continue to Amsterdam, a city with a 17th century historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis creating a friendly and relaxed environment. The small scale of the buildings and the intimacy of the streets, canals and squares create an atmosphere that visitors find unique. Day 2 | Paris Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your own pace with the Hop on-Hop off sightseeing tour. You will be able to go around the main attractions of the city such as: the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Champs Elysees, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, La Madeleine, Opera Garnier, etc. Also you can find some more recent landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, such as La Grande Arche in the business district of La Defense or The Center Nationale d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply as the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre. Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris, which are famous burial places with a network of subterranean tunnels located underneath Paris and you can go on an official tour through the old quarries. The banks of the River Seine offer visitors an unforgettable experience seeing the sights from a different perspective, while Brussels BELGIUM Introducing the tour Day 1 | Origin - Paris Upon arrival to Paris Airport you will be welcomed by our driver and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free to explore the the City of Light, as it is also known, to cross its bridges, stroll around the elegant Opera district along the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), St. Germain and the Latin quarter. Overnight in Paris. Amsterdam cruising in a boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine on board, or at one of the many restaurants in Paris along the way. Overnight in Paris. Day 3 | P aris (Option: Citytours & Day trips to Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at leisure. Option: Citytour: Historic Paris & Notre Dame Regular Tour: Day trip: Visit near Paris the famous Versailles Palace with its beautiful gardens and monumental fountains which was the French royal residence for centuries. Overnight in Paris. Day 4 | Paris - Brussels Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure on high-speed Thalys train from Paris to Brussels (approx. 1h: 25min). Arrival and Check in at your hotel. Rest of the day free to visit this beautiful city which houses the headquarters of the European Parliament. You can discover the Grand Place, as well as the Town or the Cathedral of St.Michel. Overnight in Brussels. Day 5 | Brussels (Regular Visit) Buffet Breakfast Enjoy a morning regular visit to Brusels to discover the famous Grand Place, National Basilica of Koekelberg, Atomium, Royal Residence of Laeken and the Royal Church of St. Mary’s, the Sablon district, Royal Square and the Royal Palace and both the European and the Belgian Parliaments. If ever a city could claim split personality, it’s Brussels. French versus Flemish, historic versus hip, bizarre versus boring. Full of contrasts, contradictions and intrigue, this is a multicultural equation that goes much deeper than just red tape and Eurocrats. Overnight in Brussels. Day 6 | Brussels - Amsterdam Buffet Breakfast Check out from hotel. At the arranged time, departure on a high-speed Thalys train from Brussels to Amsterdam. Check in. Free time to stroll around this charming city whose old town dates back to the 17th centre, cross its bridges and canals or visit any of its many museums such as the Rijksmuseum, recently reopened after extensive refurbishment, which boasts a collection of paintings from the most important Dutch Golden Age. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 7 | Amsterdam Buffet Breakfast Today you will have the opportunity to experience the city on your pace with the sightseeing Hop on-Hop off tour. You will be able to discover its main attractions, its canals, its elegant houses, the Royal Palace, the Dam square, etc. Amsterdam has 90 islands, 160 canals, over 1200 bridges, and a population of almost 4 million. The Amstel river was at one time the city’s main artery, giving its name to the city and its banks are still pleasant for a stroll. Amsterdam established the first true Bank in the world, as well as, the 10 3 Paris FRANCE first Stock Market and was the first city to offer tax-free-exemptions to draw businesses and investment to a city. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 8 | A msterdam (Option: Day trip to the Surroundings) Buffet Breakfast Day at Leisure. Don’t forget to visit Ana Frank’s house, her refuge and hiding place during the Nazi occupation of the city. Option: Daytrip: Volendam, Marken and the windmills. (You will visit the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken. You drive through typical Dutch polders and along narrow dykes. The luxury coach will take you to Zaanse Schans with its many unique windmills. The old crafts of the Netherlands are not lacking in this tour. You will visit a wooden clog maker. Also you can see for yourself how Dutch cheese is made the traditional way at the cheese factory in Volendam. Step in and discover these typical Dutch villages. The women’s costume of Volendam, with its high, pointed bonnet, is one of the most recognizable of the Dutch traditional costumes -although there are believed to be fewer than 50 women now wearing the costume as part of their daily lives, most of them elderly.) Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 9 | Amsterdam - Origin Buffet Breakfast Check out at the hotel. Private transfer to Amsterdam airport for your return flight and end of our services.