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Amsterdam, Paris & London  
Introduction

Visit three popular European cities in one exciting vacation. In each destination, a Local Guide introduces you to the major sights. In Amsterdam, enjoy a cruise through the canals, and admire Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum. Then, travel by Thalys train (first-class) to Paris. Admire the Opéra, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Champs-Elysées. Enjoy an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower to see a fabulous view of Paris. Continue by Eurostar train through the Channel to London, where you visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). Your Local Hosts will also have suggestions for exciting optional excursions.  

Itinerary (11 days/10 nights)

Day One: Departure
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day Two: Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day Three: Amsterdam
Morning guided sightseeing; enjoy a cruise in a glass-roofed launch through Amsterdam’s canals, and admire Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum.

Day Four: Amsterdam
Full day at leisure.

Day Five: Amsterdam-Paris
Travel to Paris by high-speed Thalys train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels are included.

Day Six: Paris
Morning guided sightseeing; see the Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra, the Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor.

Day Seven: Paris
Full day at leisure.

Day Eight: Paris-London
Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfers from/to hotels are included.

Day Nine: London
Morning guided sightseeing; see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held).

Day Ten: London
Full day at leisure.

Day Eleven: London-Home
Depart from London.
Amsterdam

Standard Package: Crowne Plaza City Centre
A modern superior standard hotel with 270 rooms in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Elegant, air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath, direct-dial telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, satellite TV, hairdryer, and trouser press. The hotel has a pool, saunas, solariums, fitness room, and a restaurant, a coffee shop, and a Dutch pub.

Premium Package: Crowne Plaza City Centre
A modern superior standard hotel with 270 rooms in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Elegant, air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath, direct-dial telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, satellite TV, hairdryer, and trouser press. The hotel has a pool, saunas, solariums, fitness room, and a restaurant, a coffee shop, and a Dutch pub.

Paris

Standard Package: Mercure Tour Eiffel Suffren
An elegant standard air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.

Premium Package: Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel
A superior standard hotel on the left bank of the Seine, between the Eiffel Tower and Mirabeau Bridge. Elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe, and phone. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool and gym, shop, restaurant, bar, and a brasserie.

London

Standard Package: Ramada Hyde Park
An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.

Premium Package: Hilton London Metropole
A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.
Package Includes:

• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Amsterdam
• Guided sightseeing tour of Amsterdam
• Transfers to/from train stations
• Train from Amsterdam to Paris
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Paris
• Guided sightseeing tour of Paris
• Train from Paris to London
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in London
• Guided sightseeing tour of London
• Daily breakfast
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes, we can arrange airfare from your home city to Amsterdam and from London to your home city.

Do you offer travel assistance?
Yes, the package includes assistance by local hosts.
Dates
Weekly departures are available.

Land Only Prices

Standard Package:
September 23-October 28, 2009 $2,729.00 per person


Premium Package:
September 23-October 28, 2009 $2,779.00 per person

NOTE: Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

Tour Map

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