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Day 1 - April 8 - Your
Hometown
Your
vacation begins when get board your overnight flight to London.
Plan your flight to arrive in the late morning.
Remember
you are flying home from Amsterdam!
Day 2 - April 9- London,
England
Meet all your new singles travel
friends as we are greeted at the airport by our tour assistant at
2:00pm. Tour London's most important sights on a city tour before
we head to our hotel. London’s landmarks are timeless, view the
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park and St. James’s
Palace.
We will meet for dinner around 7:00pm and walk to a local
restaurant. (optional)
Day 3 - April 10 -
London
Wear you walking
shoes, today the group will
explore London utilizing the famous London underground or
"tube". See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace,
visit the Tower of London, see the Crown Jewels and St Paul's
Cathedral. After time for lunch and shopping let's visit
Windsor Castle.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in
the world and the official residence of her majesty the Queen. The
magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with treasures
from the Royal Collection.
Later, soar 450 feet above the River Thames on an
optional evening ride on
the London Eye to view the bright lights of London. The
excursion also includes dinner after the ride. (B)
Day 4
- April 11 - London
Today you can continue to explore London on your
own or spend the day on an optional excursion to Stonehenge and
Bath.
In London continue to soak in the English history at the celebrated
British Museum, take a walk in Covent Gardens, take in a show, the
choice is yours.
Or venture into the British countryside and step back in
time when you visit the Salisbury Cathedral, mysterious Stonehenge
and the Georgian city of Bath. (B)
Day
5 -April 12 - London to
Paris
After an early breakfast we transfer to St.
Pancras train station and board the high-speed Eurostar train bound
for Paris. Delight in all the charms of Paris on our city tour.
You’ll see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House,
Les Invalides, and travel past the chic shops and boutiques of the
Champs-Élysées. You’ll also pass the spectacular cathedral of Notre
Dame, whose massive interior can hold over 6,000
worshipers.
After hotel check in, we will walk the
streets of Paris and admire the City of Lights. Let's people watch
as we get a bite to eat a local cafe (B)
Day 6
- April 13 - Paris
Put those walking shoes back on, today we explore Paris by Metro.
We will visit its most famous museum, the Louvre, tour Notre Dame
and climb inside the Arc de Triomphe, which affords some of the
finest views over Paris.
Of course a trip to Paris wouldn't
be complete with a cruise on the Seine. Tonight dinner on your own
or you can join the group at a local cafe. (B)
Day 7 - April 14 -
Paris-
Versailles - Paris
After breakfast we take the train to The Châteaux
de Versailles, also known as the Palace of Versailles, one of the
largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around
2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases.
The excursion includes the Great Royal
Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Bedroom. We can take a
leisurely stroll around the Palace Park through some of the
"Groves".
We will return back to the hotel in plenty of time to freshen up
before the optional Moulin Rouge Show and dinner.(B)
Day 8
-April 15 - Paris to Amsterdam
Enjoy a ride on the Thalys high-speed train to
Amsterdam. We will be met at the station and transported to our
hotel.
This afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour
of Amsterdam. View the magnificent houseboats and homes that dot
the canal banks, along with the usual parade of bicyclists. Stroll
around the historical centre as our guide exposes us to over 800
years of “Amsterdam” culture. From its humble beginnings on the
river Amstel to the glorious “Golden Age” Amsterdam has an
exclusive place in world history.
After time for dinner, our first night in
Amsterdam would not be complete without a canal boat ride.(B)
Day
9 - April 16 - Amsterdam
Today we will wander along the canals of
Amsterdam, take a daytime canal cruise and explore the Dutch
capital. The city is wonderfully small scale, ensuring we will
never venture too far off course. We can visit the Van Gogh Museum,
the Houseboat Museum, Oude Kerk (oldest church), Rembrendant House
Museum and maybe even a coffee house.
There will be time to relax and have dinner
before the optional Dark Amsterdam tour. Or evening at leisure.
(B)
Day 10 - April 17 -
Amsterdam
Today you can continue to explore
Amsterdam
on your own, take a bike tour or spend the day on an optional
excursion to the Dutch Countryside, enjoy a tour that covers the
magnificent area of Dutch Polder landscape including Edam, Zaanse
Schans, Volendam and Marken.
Tonight is our farewell dinner at a local restaurant(B)
Day 11 - April
18 - Amsterdam
Sad to say but our London - Paris - Amsterdam
tour has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye
to all your new singles travel buddies as we make our way to the
airport and our flights home. (B)
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London -
Paris -
Amsterdam
by Train
April 8 -
18
Tour
Includes
* 9 Nights
Accomodations
* EuroStar and Thalys High Speed Train Rides
* 9 Breakfasts
* 2 Dinners
* All Tours and Admissions as in itinerary
* English Speaking Guides as in itinerary
* Singles Travel Escort
* Airport / Hotel Transfers
* Train / Hotel Transfers
* Taxes and surcharges
Price -
$2,495*
*If trip paid in full by credit card no
discounts can be applied. This applies to all bookings made within
45 days of departure.
*The price per person
is for a double room - "land only" package. Free roommate
matching is available, if you wish to room solo the cost is an
additional $999.
Optional
Tours
London
April 10
London Eye &
Dinner -
$50
Experience one of Britain’s newest attractions, the London Eye
Ferris wheel! The world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye
lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames. In clear
weather, you can see for 25 miles! After our ride, continue on to a
nearby restaurant for an included dinner.
Paris
April
14
Cruise and Moulin
Rouge $175 - 4
1/2 hours
starts 10:15pm
After discovering the night time beauty of the monuments and
bridges of Paris on the River Seine Cruise, you will see the new
Moulin Rouge show, Feerie, with Can-Can dancing amongst the echoes
of Toulouse-Lautrec. A glass of Champagne, which is included in the
price of the tour, will also help to make this an enjoyable
evening.
Amsterdam
April
16
Dark
Amsterdam: $35 -
2 hours starts 8pm
A walking tour through 'Dark' Amsterdam can be rather illuminating,
as it centers on the famous Red Light District. The excursion
starts at a prostitute information centre, where you will have a
drink while a former prostitute explains the system and you can ask
any questions you may have. The visit to the 'Wallen'' (the Red
Light District) is perhaps the most interesting part of the tour.
You will see for yourself the oldest profession of the world. The
tour continues past monuments and through old streets, one of which
is the well-known 'Zeedijk', once one of the most dangerous streets
of Amsterdam - where Seamen could be found looking for local
amusement. Nowadays this is a safe area, full of lively Dutch pubs
and restaurants and the shady bars of yester-year are long
gone
April
17
The Dutch Country Side Tour $99 -
All Day
This tour covers the magnificent area of Dutch
polder landscape north of Amsterdam, marked by windmills, dikes and
ditches. After a stop to taste some traditionally made products at
a cheese farm, we will visit the picturesque villages Edam and
Zaanse Schans, where you will have the opportunity to visit a
windmill and wooden shoe factory. You will then continue to
Volendam and Marken, fishermen's villages along the former
Zuidersee. Marken used to be an island until it was connected to
the mainland by a dike. Some people of both places still wear the
traditional costumes. Lunch is not included.
Historic
Amsterdam Bike Tour $35
10:00am or 2:00pm
Explore Amsterdam like the Dutch do, by bike!
An experienced guide will lead you through the city's finest
places in a fun, interesting and also healthy way. If time
allows you might enjoy a drink in one of the oldest bars of
Historic Amsterdam (not included in the price).
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