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Spend three spectacular
nights in both Amsterdam, Holland and Bruges, Belgium
enjoying tours of each city and delightful trips into
the picturesque countryside. Experience Amsterdam, a
land of beautiful canals and bridges, where you’ll see
the House of Anne Frank; a diamond factory; and the
Royal Palace, and also tour the Van Gogh Museum. During
a delightful day in the Dutch countryside, you’ll see
wooden houses and windmills at the Zaanse Schan Open Air
Museum. In Bruges, enjoy a walking tour with a local
guide before traveling to Brussels to see the Royal
Residence at Laeken and the splendor of the Grand
Palace. You’ll also visit a local chocolate factory
where you’ll witness first-hand the process of making
some of the richest chocolate in the world. The Thalys
high speed train whisks you to Paris, the marvelous
“City of Light,” where you’ll spend two fabulous nights.
Enjoy dinner inside the Eiffel Tower; relax on a
spectacular cruise of the Seine River; and participate
in a guided visit to the Louvre, home to the most
impressive art collection in the world. A sightseeing
tour of Paris showcases its breathtaking architecture,
like the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the
magnificent Place Vendome.
- Cruise the idyllic canals
of Amsterdam on a romantic candlelight cruise.
- Visit the Zaanse Schans
Open Air Museum’s typical wooden houses and operating
windmills.
- Visit a Belgian chocolate factory and
learn the secrets of the richest chocolate in the world.
- Enjoy a spectacular dinner inside Paris'
most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
 Day
1: Overnight Flight
Your unforgettable adventure begins with an overnight
flight to Europe.
Day 2: Amsterdam, Holland
Your tour begins in Amsterdam, where dreamy canals and
quick moving bicyclists co-exist among some of the
world's greatest art and architecture. Meet your
traveling companions during a special welcome dinner and
romantic candlelight canal cruise. (D)
Day 3: Amsterdam
Experience the charm of Amsterdam with a sightseeing
tour showcasing its city center, Royal Palace, House of
Anne Frank, and a diamond factory. Next, see the world’s
largest collection of Van Gogh paintings with a guided
tour of the Van Gogh Museum*. The remainder of your day
is at leisure to independently explore the city. (B)
Day 4: Amsterdam - Edam - Volendam - Amsterdam
A delightful day of sightseeing awaits as you explore
the Dutch countryside and the southern part of Lake
Ijsselmeer. Your first stop is the Zaanse Schans Open
Air Museum with its typical wooden houses and windmills
still in operation. Stop in Edam, once a whaling town
and now famous for its round cheese. Your day ends with
a traditional Rijsttafel dinner at the Indrapura
Restaurant, one of Amsterdam's finest dining
establishments. (B, D)
Day 5: Amsterdam - Aalsmeer - Delft - Bruges, Belgium
Attend a unique flower auction at the world’s largest
flower market in Aalsmeer**. Then journey to Delft for a
visit to the Royal Delft Pottery Factory. Later, it’s
off to the town of Bruges, Belgium, your home for the
next three evenings. Your dinner features local cuisine
in a traditional setting at one of the city's most
popular restaurants. (B, D)
Day 6: Bruges
Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Bruges, with a local
guide to illustrate the history of the town. Following
your tour, visit a lace company to see how this
intricate local craft is produced. The remainder of the
day is at leisure. (B)
Day 7: Bruges - Brussels - Bruges
Travel to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and embark
on a sightseeing tour that showcases the Royal Residence
at Laeken, the Atomium and the baroque splendor of the
Grand Place. Visit a local chocolate factory and witness
first-hand the process of making this delicious delight.
A wonderful dinner awaits you this evening at the very
popular Maximiliaan Van Oostenrijk Restaurant. (B, D)
Day 8: Bruges - Thalys High Speed Train - Paris,
France
A special treat is in store as you journey aboard the
amazing Thalys High Speed Train. You are sure to enjoy
the comfortable ride, complete with fantastic views of
the countryside. Arrive this afternoon in Paris, the
marvelous “City of Light.” (B)
Day 9: Paris
A sightseeing tour of Paris showcases the breathtaking
architecture of the Arc de Triomphe; Notre Dame
Cathedral, a masterpiece of French gothic architecture;
historic Place de la Concorde; magnificent Place Vendome
and the Champs-Elysees. After lunch enjoy a guided visit
of the Louvre, housing one of the most impressive art
collections in the world, including Da Vinci’s Mona
Lisa. Celebrate the end of your tour with a special
dinner at Paris’ most celebrated monument, the
world-famous Eiffel Tower. Afterward take in the sights
of Paris by night during a cruise along the River Seine.
(B, D)
Day 10: Paris - Tour Ends
(B)
Stay another night -
Add a pre night stay in Amsterdam or a post night stay
in Paris.
Prices start at $150, per person, double.
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Base Rates Per Person
| Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
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Apr 20
2006 |
$1989 |
$2539 from NYC |
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Apr 27
2006 |
$1989 |
$2539 from NYC |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a
specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not
include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates.
Tours departing BEFORE 4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than what is
listed here. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For
tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above.
Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
10 days, 13 meals
8 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Day 2 - 4 - Renaissance Hotel, Amsterdam, Holland
Day 5 - 7 - Grand Hotel Oude Burg, Bruges,
Belgium
Day 8, 9 - Hotel Concorde Lafayette, Paris,
France
NOTES:
- During the Holland Tulip
Festival, the Keukenhof Gardens replace the Van Gogh Museum. The
gardens offer more than 700 different flower types displayed in
huge greenhouses, gardens and ponds. The gardens are normally
open the last week in March until mid-May (schedule subject to
change).
- The Aalsmeer Flower Market is
closed on weekends.
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