European Fantasia - 7 Day Winter Tour (Tour No. WHILG)

Highlights: Dover: See the famous White Cliffs * Amsterdam: Orientation includes the Mint Tower and Royal Palace * Cologne: Marvel at the gothic Cathedral * Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting) * Heidelberg: View the ancient Castle * Black Forest: See picturesque Lake Titisee * Schaffhausen: View the mighty Rhine Falls * Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Lion Monument and the walled Old Town * Savigny-Les-Beaune: Admire the Burgundy vineyards * Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower * Scenic drives: Along the Rhine Valley,Throught the Black Forest, Alpine Switzerland and the Burgundy wine region

Amsterdam - WinterDay 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)

 

Tour No:

WHILG

Tour Departs:

Selected dates from November 2005 to April 2006

Price:

£535 - £550 Adult

Young Traveller (5 - 17) 10%

£110 Single Supplement

£20 Triple Room Reduction

 

Pick-up from Bressenden Place, London at 07.00 am


EMAIL


21st Century Travel (U.K) Ltd, Langham House, Regents Street, W1Y 4DD, London, England (Part of the 21st Century Travel Group)