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Day 1 London – Amsterdam
Greetings from our Tour Director before a scenic drive to the White
Cliffs of Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing
to Calais in France. On our arrival we'll continue by coach through
Belgian countryside to Hollandand Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest
cities. This evening, we join our Tour Director for a welcome drink
before we admire the 'Venice of the North' from a glass covered boat
on our included canal cruise.
Day 2 Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg 
After an orientation tour featuring the Mint Tower and Royal Palace
we will visit a diamond-cutting and polishing factory. Later, we travel
past Arnhem, en route to Cologne to see its magnificent Cathedral. Then
via Bonn to the Rhine Valley where we embark on a Rhine cruise gliding
past terraced vineyards and medieval castles. We disembark at St. Goar
with views of the Lorelei Rock before reaching our beautifully located
hotel in the red sandstone city of the 'Student Prince', Heidelberg.
(BB D)
Day 3 Heidelberg – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne (2)
Our orientation tour of Heidelberg shows us its mighty Castle and the
Holy Ghost Church in the old town. Then we drive through the fairytale
Black Forest where cuckoo-clocks were first invented, to Lake Titisee
pausing to view the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. From here we continue
into Switzerland past geranium-covered wooden chalets en route to the
lakeside resort of Lucerne for two nights. (BB D)
Day 4 Lucerne orientation
and at leisure
Our morning orientation tour features the highlights of this medieval
town and also visits the Lion Monument. Then free time to maybe take
a trip up a nearby mountain peak for spectacular Alpine views or shop
for Swiss watches and other specialities in the Old Town. Later, why
not join in the fun of a Swiss Folklore show? (BB D)
Day 5 Lucerne – Beaune Paris (2)
Today we head into France, passing Belfort and the remains of the Maginot
Line. Then past the onion-domed churches of Montbeliard and through
the Burgundy vineyards to visit charming Beaune. Finally, we arrive
in romantic Paris. (BB)
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6 Paris sightseeing and at leisure
Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a drive up the Champs
Elysées tothe Arc de Triomphe and then to the Eiffel Tower, which
we ascend to the second level, for spectacular views over the city.
From here we enjoy a relaxing Seine cruise viewing Notre Dame Cathedral
and other great monuments. We also see the Place de la Concorde and
Madeleine church before free time to sip aperitifs in a café,
or to shop in the boutiques. Tonight don't miss the chance of going
to one of Europe's best cabaret shows! (BB)
Day 7 Paris – London
After breakfast we travel acrossthe Battlefields of the Somme. We see
the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridgebefore we drive along the Opal
Coast viewing German World War II bunkers. On our arrival in Calais,
we board our ferry to Dover, where we drive back to London. (BB)
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