Our Price: from $86.89 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Available: Mon
Depart from: Cologne, Germany
Highlights: Hotel accommodation w/ daily continental breakfast. Air-conditioned coach. Visit Amsterdam (The Hague, Scheveningen / Keukenhof), Brussels (Atomium, Grand' Place, Mannenken Pis), Paris (Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, The Louvre), Reims, Luxembourg (Place de Constitution), Trier (Porta Nigra), Koblenz, Frankfurt (Romer platz).
Day 1 : Monday : Cologne - Amsterdam (500 km) |
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We will proceed to Amsterdam in the afternoon. Overnight in Amsterdam or nearby city.
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Day 2 : Tuesday : Amsterdam - The Hague - Amsterdam |
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Today we enjoy our morning sightseeing tour to The Hague. We will visit the Peace Palace where the International
Court of Justice is located. Peace Palace was built between the year 1907 to 1913. After this, during the bus ride, we will see
the most popular Dutch seaside resort - Scheveningen. Next we will step off the bus for a countryside excursion to the village
of Zaanse Schans, where we visit the Wooden Shoes Factory, Cheese Farm and stop for photos at the typical
windmills, which was one of the most important and historic architectures since the Netherlands started to
establish their country. After this, the bus will take us back to the city centre to visit the famous diamond factory which
has been famous for their high technique since the 16th century. After this, it's the time for you to relax. Taking a Canal
Cruise may be a good idea to spend your evening before dinner. Overnight in Amsterdam or nearby city (from
mid-March to mid-May instead of The Hague and Scheveningen, we will go to Keukenhof)
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Day 3 : Wednesday : Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris (500 km) |
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Our day begins with a ride to Brussels, the Belgian capital. Before arrive, we will stop for a photo at the Atomium,
monument of the first World Fair after the WW II, which took place in Brussels in 1958. Then we will go to the city centre,
enjoy an orientation at the beautiful Grand' Place and the Mannenken Pis. Later, we will go to the most splendid
city - Paris. Overnight in Paris or nearby.
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Day 4 : Thursday : Paris - Versailles - Paris |
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Today we will enjoy the sightseeings including the Arc de Triomphe. Our bus will drive along the Champs Elysees to the Place
de la Concorde, where the royal and many aristocracy members were guillotined during the Revolution.
Then drive up to the Hotel des Invalides, where the Tombean de Napoleon 1 er is located. Later, we will
feature the ascent of the Eiffel Tower, and a relaxing scenic Seine Cruise featuring such highlights as Notre
Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III. After this, the bus will take us to visit the glorious Palace of Versailles, which was built as
a hunting lodge by Louis XIII, then developed to a majority and taking on full royal power by Louis XIV. It
remained the residence of the royal family since 1722 until the Revolution of 1789. Then transfer to the hotel for
overnight after dinner. Overnight in Paris or nearby (if clients are interested in visiting the splendid Paris or Seine
Cruise after dinner, our tour guide would be pleased to arrange it for you )
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Day 5 : Friday : Paris |
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Our morning visit is one of the world's greatest art museum Louvres, enjoy the sight of Venus de Milo,
Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace) and the most famous work by Leonardo da
Vinci - Mona Lisa. After this, the bus will transfer us to Place d' Italie for lunch, after lunch the tour guide will take the
group to enjoy a ride with the Paris underground metro. Group free at leisure and shopping near Opera. After
dinner, meet with tour guide and be transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Paris or nearby.
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Day 6 : Saturday : Paris - Reims - Luxembourg (420 km) |
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This morning we will take our journey along the beautiful countryside to Reims, the capital of
Champagne, also an old province of France, which made word famous by its Champagne sparkling wine. Reims played a
very important role in French history, as it was the place where the kings of France were crowned since the 11th
century. The Cathedral of Reims became the most important heritage here. Later, we will go to
Luxembourg, the only remained Grand Duchy. After arrive, enjoy the orientation at the Place de Constitution,
the canyon in the city and Pont Adophe. Overnight in Luxembourg or nearby city.
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Day 7 : Sunday: Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Frankfurt (400 km) |
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Today our first visit is Trier, German's oldest city, which has been named as "Second Rome" since Constantine the great administrated this area for 10 years. The best known from our orientation is the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of Alps, also the birthplace of the influential philosopher Karl Marx, the Karl Mars Haus was situated in the house where he was born. After this we will go to Koblenz, the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel. We will have lunch in this famous scenic place, and why not take the cruise along the Rhine to spend your precious moment with your family and friends? After lunch, the bus will take us to Frankfurt with a stop in Rudesheim. After arrive in Frankfurt, enjoy our orientation Romer platz. |
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Departure times and locations:
2:30pm, Breslauer Platz, Cologne, 50667 (Central Station (HBF) Main Entrance)
Return times (estimated) and locations:
6:30pm, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Gallusviertel, Frankfurt, (Main Entrance of Frankfurt Central Station (Hauptbahnhof))
(Hotel information is confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
*** Please note that prices below are subject to change ***
Main Attractions Admission Fees (if applicable)
| Chateau de Versailles | 15.00 Euro | |
| Le Louver Museum | 9.50 Euro | |
| Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor | 8.10Euro | |
| Eiffel Tower top Floor | 13.10Euro | |
| River Seine Cruise | 10.00 Euro | |
| River Rhine Cruise (+around 3 Apr to 31 Oct) | 15.00 Euro | |
| Amsterdam Canal Cruise | 13.00 Euro | |
| Tour Monparnasse (Paris) | 11.00 Euro | |
| Keukenhof (24 March to 20 May 2011) | 13.00 Euro |
Additional Attractions Admission Fees (if applicable)
| Lido Show | 125.00 Euro | |
| Moulin Rouge Show | 125.00 Euro | |
| Amsterdam Red Light District + Live Show | 40.00 Euro | |
| Paris by Night with visit Tour Monparnasse | 35.00 Euro |
Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
| Chinese Lunch or Dinner (10 or more ppl) | 15.00 - 20.00 Euro (Swiss Franc 25.00 Euro) | |
| French Dinner | 65.00 Euro | |
| Germany Pork Knuckle Menu with Beer | 20.00 Euro | |
| Italian Spaghetti Menu | 20.00 Euro | |
| Swiss fondue | 20.00 Euro | |
| Wiener Schnitzel Menu | 20.00 Euro |
Mandatory entrance fees for Italy tour (if applicable)
(Fee must paid before entering the
city - price per person, no child discount)
| Venice City entrance + Boat trip | 10.00 Euro | |
| Florence City entrance | 5.00 Euro | |
| Rome City entrance | 5.00 Euro | |
| Pisa City entrance | 3.00 Euro | |
| Verona City entrance | 3.00 Euro | |
| Milan City entrance | 3.00 Euro |