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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 sea crossing to Calis in France. Then we continue by coach through Belgium to Holland and Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities. After meeting your Tour Director, why not enjoy a dinner of Indonesian specialties in an attractive restaurant?
Hotel: Mercure aan de Amstel
Day 2 Amsterdam - Koblenz
After a morning orientation tour featuring the Mint Tower and the Royal Palace we travel past Arnhem, en route to Cologne to see its Cathedral. Then via Bonn to the Rhine Valley where we embark on a elaxing Rhine cruise gliding past terraced vineyards and medieval castles. We disembark at St. Goar with views of the Lorelei Rock before reaching our hotel in Koblenz. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Koblenz
Day 3 Koblenz - Lucerne
Today's first stop is at Heidelberg to view its red sandstone Castle, towering above the University city of 'Student Prince' fame. Then on through the fairytale Black Forest, where cuckoo-clocks were first invented, and via Lake Titisee to Switzerland for views of the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Next past geranium-covered wooden chalets en route to the lakeside resort of Lucerne for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Flora
Day 4 Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our morning orientation 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 or shop for Swiss watches in the Old Town. Later, why not join in the fun of a Swiss Folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner
Day 5 Lucerne - Paris
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 at Savigny-Les-Beaune. Finally we arrive in romantic Paris. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure Bercy
Day 6 Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Elysees, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Opera House and Notre Dame Catherdal. The rest of your day is free, perhaps to cruise the Seine, view the Impressionist paintings in the Musee d'Orsay or visit Montmartre. You may wish to shop or just sit in a cafe and watch the world go by. This evening, don't miss the excitement and glamour of a Parisian cabaret. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 Paris - London
This morning after breakfast we leave Paris and travel across the Battlefields of the Somme. Then we drive along the Opal Coast viewing German World War II bunkers. On our arrival in Calais, we board our ferry to Dover, from here we drive back to London. (Buffet Breakfast)
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