|
Day 1 |
Departure from the USA bound for
England! |
|
Day 2 |
London
We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and
accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we
begin exploring this incredible city.
|
|
Day 3 |
London
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour as
our local guide introduces the many faces of London. We
will see magnificent Big Ben, the Houses of
Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster
Abbey and finish off with the pageantry of the
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (in
season).
|
|
Day 4 |
Paris
This morning we board Europe's newest train, the
incredible Eurostar. A smooth ride through the
English and French countryside takes us in a short time
to Paris.
This afternoon our local guide introduces us to
Napoleon's grand Arc de Triomphe with its tomb of
the unknown soldier, the famous Champs Elys้es,
Place de la Concorde steeped in France's
turbulent history, magnificent Place Vendome and
finishes with a visit to one of Europe's most beautiful
cathedrals, Notre Dame.
This evening
we take we to top of the Eiffel Tower for a
'bird's eye view' of the city!
|
|
Day 5 |
Paris
Our day commences with a visit to a palace that truly
illustrates the wealth of pre-revolutionary France,
Louis XIV's Versailles. Our tour takes us through
the 250 foot long hall of mirrors and the royal
apartments to the magnificent gardens and Marie
Antoinette's Petit Hameau.
This evening a romantic
Seine river cruise is included.
|
|
Day 6 |
Paris This morning a visit is
included to the Louvre Museum. A Mecca for art
lovers, the renowned collection includes Da Vinci's
masterpiece the Mona Lisa.
|
|
Day 7 |
Amsterdam
Journey north to Brussels for a walking tour of
the Belgium capital including the Grande Place
and the Mannekin Pis statue. Continue on to the
remarkable city of Amsterdam.
|
|
Day 8 |
Amsterdam
Intertwined with canals,
Amsterdam is often referred to as the 'Venice
of the North'. We are introduced to Amsterdam's
wealth of history and museums, including a visit to the
Rijiksmusuem.
Tonight we
enjoy a canal cruise past the 16th century houses
of Holland's Golden Age as a trading centre.
|
|
Day 9 |
Return to the USA. |
Back to
Travel Center |
