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RBL - Europe Explorer 13 Days (Amsterdam)
Day 1 Wednesday: Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris (500 km)
Today's tour begins with a drive to Brussels, the Belgian capital. Before we arrive, 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 drive to the city centre, enjoy an orientation at the beautiful Grand' Place and the Mannenken Pis. Later, we drive to the most splendid city - Paris. Overnight in Paris or nearby.
Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Day 2 Thursday: Paris - Versailles - Paris
Today we will enjoy the sightseeings including the Arc de Triomphe. The bus will drive along the Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, where the royal and many aristocracy members were guillotined there during the Revolution. Then the bus will drive to the Hotel des Invalides, where the Tombean de Napoleon 1 er is located. After this, 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. Then, the bus will take us to visit the glorious Palace of Versailles, built as a hunting lodge by Louis XIII, later on developed to a majority and took over full royal power by Louis XIV. It remained the residence of the royal family since 1722 until the Revolution of 1789. After dinner, we will go to a hotel to rest. Overnight in Paris or nearby (if clients interested in visiting the splendid Paris or Seine Cruise after dinner, our tour guide would be pleased to arrange it for you)
Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Day 3 Friday: Paris
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, coach transfers 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 transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Paris or nearby.
Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Day 4 Saturday: Paris - Reims - Luxembourg (420 km)
This morning we will take you along the beautiful countryside to Reims, the capital of Champagne, and old province of France 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 drive ahead to Luxembourg, the only remaining Grand Duchy. After arrival, enjoy the orientation at the Place de Constitution, the canyon in the city and Pont Adophe. Overnight in Luxembourg or nearby city.
Hotel (Reference only)
Parc Alvisse Luxembourg
Route d'Echternach
1453 Luxembourg
www.parc-hotel.lu
Day 5 Sunday: Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Frankfurt (400 km)
Today our first visit is Trier, German's oldest city has been named as "Second Rome" since Constantine the great has administrated in here 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 drive to Koblenz, the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel. We will have lunch in this famous scenic place. 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.
Hotel (Reference only)
Tryp Hotel
Braunfels Strasse 17 (Opelrondell)
Frankfurt am Main 60486
www.solmelia.com
Day 6 Monday: Frankfurt - Prague (530 km)
This morning we head east to the capital of Czech Republic, Prague, one of the liveliest cultural cities in Europe since the Velvet Revolution. (overnight in Prague).
Hotel (Reference only)
Barcelo
Na Strzi 32
14000 Prague
www.barcelo.cz
Day 7 Tuesday: Prague - Bratislava (330 km)
Our morning sightseeing tour highlights are St. Vitus Cathedral; beautiful gardens Na Valech and Rajska Zahrada; Golden Lane; Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock. In the afternoon spend time at the Wenceslas Square, there are a lot of theatres, cinemas, restaurants, shops, stores and banks around. The St. Wenceslas Statue and the National Museum are nearby. We drive to the capital of Bratislava, Slovakia. In 1992 Czechoslovakia's Parliament voted to split the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. (overnight in Bratislava)
Hotel (Reference only)
City Hotel Bratislava
Seberiniho 9, 82103
Bratislava
www.cityhotelbratislava.sk
Day 8 Wednesday: Bratislava - Budapest (200 km)
After breakfast, driving to Budapest, sightseeing Budapest is the "Paris of Eastern Europe". The City is separated into two cities. Hilly Buda is situated in the West, flat pest lies to the East. Here you visit the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Elizabeth Bridge and Heroes Square. (overnight in Budapest)
Hotel (Reference only)
Best Western Hungaria
Rakoczi St 90,
1074 Budapest
www.danubiusgroup.com
Day 9 Thursday: Budapest - Vienna (250 km)
After breakfast, driving to the capital of Austria, Vienna, sightseeing Empress Maris Theresa’s favorite palace at Schonbrunn, former summer residence of the Imperial family and considered one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. Stadtpark the popular Johann Strauss monument, the Parliament, World famous Opera House, Monument to the Soviet soldier and impressive baroque Church of St. Charles Borromeo. A stroll along the Kartnerstrasse with its glamorous boutiques brings us to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Vienna is the musical capital of the world, you may check with your tour guide to arrange a concert of Classical music for you). (overnight in Vienna).
Hotel (Reference only)
Austria Trend Messe Wien
Messestrasse 2
1020 Vienna
www.austria-trend.at
Day 10 Friday: Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck (480 km)
After breakfast, we pass the Abbey of Melk on the river Danube as we drive to Salzburg. Here you sightseeing on foot, Mozart's birthplace and some of the places associated with the film "The Sound of Music". Leaving Salzburg heading to Innsbruck, (overnight near Innsbruck).
Hotel (Reference only)
Hotel Egger Parger
Rettenbergstrasse 60, 6114
Kolsassberg, Austria
Day 11 Saturday: Innsbruck - Mt Titlis - Lucerne (300 km)
After breakfast, leaving Salzburg and will arrive Lucerne in Central Switzerland in the afternoon. Visit ther medieval town Lucerne, walk on the wooden Kapell Bridge, the lovely lake Lucerne and see the Lion Monument, enjoy the free time to shop for Swiss watches and other Swiss specialities. (overnight in Lucerne).
Hotel (Reference only)
Monopol
Pilatusstrasse 1,
Luzern, 6002
www.monopolluzern.ch
Day 12 Sunday: Lucerne - Zurich - Rhein Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt (450 km)
After breakfast, leaving Lucerne to Zurich is largest city and the financial centre of the Switzerland. Visiting Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall at Schaffhausen, driving through the fairytale Black Forest to where the cuckoo-clock was first invented by Titisee. Lunch at Titisee, and taste their most famous Black Forest cake for your dessert. We will arrive to Frankfurt in the evening.
Hotel (Reference only)
Tryp Hotel
Braunfels Strasse 17 (Opelrondell)
Frankfurt am Main 60486
www.solmelia.com
Day 13 Monday: Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam (500 km)
Today we will drive ahead to Bonn, the capital of "West Germany" from the year 1949 to 1990, enjoy our orientation to the historic Town Hall, Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus. After the bus takes us to Cologne, visit the Cologne Cathedral, the most famous heritage in this city, and their shopping area will be another attraction to you. After lunch, we will proceed to Amsterdam and finish 13-day tour.