Tour Code - HD
7 days London to London
Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Paris
All inclusive prices starting at: $1699
As the name implies, this holiday is a sample of some of the major highlights of Europe. Board the Eurostar train to Brussels, followed by a comfortable drive to Amsterdam where sightseeing by way of leisurely canal cruise awaits you. In Germany, stop to visit the famous cathedral in Cologne, cruise the romantic Rhine River, take pictures of Heidelberg Castle, and drive through the
NOTE : In the rare event that the Eurostar train in unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
Meals
Breakfast - 6
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 2
Standard Features
London-Brussels: By high-speed Eurostar train.
Amsterdam: Orientation including a canal cruise.
Cologne: Visit the cathedral.
Rhine Cruise.
Heidelberg: Take pictures of the castle.
Rhine Falls.
Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
Paris: Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower.
Paris-London: By high-speed Eurostar train.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Meals: Full buffet breakfast (B); 2 three-course dinners (D.
EUROPEAN SAMPLER
Day by Day
Day Description
1 LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM-AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and head for the railway station to board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to Amsterdam, Holland's 700-year-old capital. Enjoy an orientation drive including a CANAL CRUISE aboard a glass-roofed launch, which is the best way to get a good impression of how this city was built and how much still remains from the Golden Age. You may want to join an optional Dutch dinner with local specialties.
2 AMSTERDAM-COLOGNE, GERMANY-HEIDELBERG.
This morning, drive past the Dutch region near Arnhem, best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far, then on to Germany. In Cologne, visit the awesome twin-spired gothic CATHEDRAL, and then the afternoon's highlight: a romantic RHINE CRUISE. Continue to Heidelberg and take pictures of the famous red-walled ruins of Heidelberg Castle. (B,D)
3 HEIDELBERG-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND.
Morning stop in the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the
4 LUCERNE.
During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen's LION MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the walled Old Town, then, cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Balance of the day is at leisure to shop for Swiss watches and to choose from our optional activities: climb a mountain by cable car or take a cruise on the fjord-like lake. (B,D)
5 LUCERNE-PARIS, FRANCE.
Cross the Swiss border into France and enjoy a comfortable drive through the Burgundy wine area and past Fontainebleau Forest to Paris. (B)
6 PARIS.
Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and admire its most famous sights: the Opera, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. For a bird's-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace of Versailles is available. Tonight, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (B)
7 PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND.
Board the EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, arriving in the late afternoon, where the holiday ends. (B)
Dates/Prices
NB: All prices listed are per person
| April 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 Apr 2011 | 9 Apr 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | |
| 10 Apr 2011 | 16 Apr 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 17 Apr 2011 | 23 Apr 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | |
| 24 Apr 2011 | 30 Apr 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| May 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 May 2011 | 7 May 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | |
| 8 May 2011 | 14 May 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 15 May 2011 | 21 May 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | |
| 22 May 2011 | 28 May 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 29 May 2011 | 4 Jun 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | |
| June 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2011 | 11 Jun 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 12 Jun 2011 | 18 Jun 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| | 19 Jun 2011 | 25 Jun 2011 | On Request | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| | 26 Jun 2011 | 2 Jul 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| July 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2011 | 9 Jul 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 10 Jul 2011 | 16 Jul 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | |
| 17 Jul 2011 | 23 Jul 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | ||
| | 24 Jul 2011 | 30 Jul 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | |
| | 31 Jul 2011 | 6 Aug 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | |
| August 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2011 | 13 Aug 2011 | Not Available | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | ||
| 14 Aug 2011 | 20 Aug 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | ||
| 21 Aug 2011 | 27 Aug 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| 28 Aug 2011 | 3 Sep 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | ||
| September 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 4 Sep 2011 | 10 Sep 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| | 11 Sep 2011 | 17 Sep 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| | 18 Sep 2011 | 24 Sep 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| | 25 Sep 2011 | 1 Oct 2011 | Open | $1739 US | $2056 US | Hotel List | |
| October 2011 | |||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Twin Share | Single | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2011 | 8 Oct 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| 9 Oct 2011 | 15 Oct 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| 16 Oct 2011 | 22 Oct 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| 23 Oct 2011 | 29 Oct 2011 | Open | $1719 US | $2036 US | Hotel List | ||
| 30 Oct 2011 | 5 Nov 2011 | Open | $1699 US | $2016 US | Hotel List | ||
ACCOMMODATION PRICES
| Pre & Post Tour | City | Start Date | End Date | Single Price | Twin Price | Triple Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE | London | 1 Jan 2011 | 30 Apr 2011 | $122 US | $73 US | $67 US |
| PRE | London | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2011 | $220 US | $132 US | $122 US |
| PRE | London | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Dec 2011 | $144 US | $82 US | $78 US |
| POST | London | 1 Jan 2011 | 30 Apr 2011 | $122 US | $73 US | $67 US |
| POST | London | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2011 | $220 US | $132 US | $122 US |
| POST | London | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Dec 2011 | $144 US | $82 US | $78 US |
| OPTIONAL CHARGES | ||
| Type | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIONAL | Gratuity | $54US |
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