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A PERFECT TEN (14D13N)

ADULT: GBP 893/ each (share twin room) + meals

CHILD: GBP 873/each (share triple room) + meals

single supplement : GBP351

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2011
26 Mar

09 & 23 Apr

07 & 21 & 28 May

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11 & 25 Jun

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2 & 9 & 23 Jul

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06 & 20 Aug
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From 2009 Tour operator will not provide free coach to Euston Station

TOUR ITINERARY
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DAY 1
London / Calais / Wavre

Day 1 - Assemble at Euston rail station, right in front of the Burger King shop. Our tour managers will be ready to take attendance and prepare for boarding. Soon, it is southward we go, towards the port of Dover where P/O Ferry will bring us across the English channel to Belgium. At the Calais port, your European coach captain is ready to take you on your vacation through Europe, as we set off for the Capital of Belgium - Brussels. The city and its surrounding has much to offer for lovely picture stops before we enjoy a welcome Chinese dinner.


(DINNER)

DAY 2
Warve / Fullday Holland  full day excursion

Day 2 - An exciting day ahead as we visit the “Pan-cake country” Holland. Passing by the city of Oosterhout or Meerkerk, we come to Amstelveen, also the cottage industries of Clog making. Learn and be amazed by the vast information you shall gain simply just going through the demonstration on how the wooden clog are made, and perhaps purchase one for yourself as a souvenir. Not too far away is the thatched windmill, still a home to one gentle elderly lady. The setting is perfect as it presents quintessentially, a backdrop of the Dutch countryside. Where could you stand striding a dyke, where the river flows on the right is obviously higher than the land on your left? There is statue of Rembrandt surrounded by charming animals and fowls. Later in town, stroll through Dam square to see The New Church and the Royal Palace, and along the canal-laced city of Amsterdam. Purchase ticket on your own as we board an informative cruise on a glass-domed boat. Cruise alongside the 16-17 century merchant houses. At Gassan, we see how raw stones are polished into sparkling gems, the skills which so much of the prosperity of Holland depends on. Some time on your own before we head back to hotel.


(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY 3

Warve / Luxembourg / Rhine area of Bretten

Day 3 - Luxembourg is a Grand - duchy, an independent country with a population of about 400,000 and an area of 2586 sq. km. We visit the city, which occupies a dramatic and commanding site on a high bluff above the narrow valleys of the Aklzette and the Petrusse. Because of its strategic location, it was for many centuries one of the strongest fortresses in Europe, with ramparts and casemates lining the rim of the precipitous cliffs. Here it offers a fine view of over the city. Stroll along the Rue Notre Dame and the Hotel de Ville, to Place Guillaume with many churches and also the Biblio Nationale and Cathedral. If you are a coin or stamp collector, here is your chance to get some of the latest stamp designs. Continue to Germany, the Student Prince city of Heidelberg, where time is spent on the Hauptstrasse for window browsing and to enjoy the Student City. Not far above the valley of the Neckar, is the 13C old red sandstone castle and its huge balcony.


(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY 4
Rhine Falls / Lucerne region

Day 4 - Down south we go, in to the Garden Country of Europe - Switzerland. Our stop at the canton of Schauffhausen allows us to witness the spectacular Rhine Falls. There is an opportunity if weather is permitting, for boat trip to the middle of the Falls with a short climb to the top,  or simply steer near to the cascade where the splashing of water and its mist create a sensational feel. The village of Flulen, by lake side of Lucerne is our home for the next two nights. Situated in the middle of the Canton of Uri, amidst the grandeur of the Alps and the Vierwaldstattersee. Regardless of the time in the year, visitors are in for treats of charm and beauty; Be it in Spring, where life begins to spring from the hills slopes in green, summer is all to glorious a kaleidoscope, so is the Autumnal season when the hills turn golden, the Winter will too be inviting, basking in scintillating sunshine above the blanket of white snow.


(Continental Breakfast/ Dinner)

DAY 5
Lucerne Lake / Schwyz scenic route / Lake Zurich / Vaduz - Liechtenstein

Day 5 - Lake Lucerne area is a perfect example of what Switzerland is all about. As we drive towards the region of Schwyz, we soon enter a different picture postcard setting of the country. There are rustic farms and vast orchards dotting the hills at each turn of the coach, the crystal clear brooks washing the cobble stones; the puff of smoke from farmers’ kitchens, laughter of playful children confused with the cow bells, are all but part of the delightful sights. Continue along the shores, laced with weeping willows, graceful swans and mandarin ducks, beckoning sirens from pleasure boats, are here to capture your heart and to slow your pace for a second look. In Lucerne old town, visit the Lion Monument commemorating the bravery of Swiss Guards; the Old wall with its 11 watch towers; the Kappell Bridge and the beauty of its Rococo Churches. There are numerous Swiss watches show halls; chocolate shops to spend a good few hours. You will have an opportunity to visit the famous Mt. Titlis on the world’s first revolving jumbo cable car, a ride to its summit at 10000 feet above sea level is exhilarating. Later, crossing the mighty Rhine, we enter yet another tiny Principality, the Country with only a dozen police work force, indicates its social harmony and security. Walk along the main street of Vaduz, its capital, you must not miss the castle perching on top of the hill where the Royal Family still resides. There is the coin and stamp museum, one of the main income of this country where each month a new set is distributed around the world for collectors and enthusiast. Return in the evening for dinner in hotel.


(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY 6
The Alps / Innsbruck / Veneto region

Day 6 - The ascending of the Alps from Brenner to St. Anton is another day of delightful journey. At the other end of the mountain passes, we are in Austria and the capital of the Tyrol Province. Innsbruck. Surrounded by the awe inspiring Alpine mountains, often snow-capped in Spring, Innsbruck is indeed a jewel in its own accord. The city hosted two winter Olympic games and has since never ceased to improve her status. Stop by the old centre this morning, to marvel at the 3500 pieces of gilded copper plates, also known as ” the golden roof “, it is an impressive sight. There is also the Arch de Triumph ; the Hofkirche mausoleum, the Hofburg Royal Palace built by Maria Theresa and a host of splendid Baroque buildings. Drive through the region of Tyrol, at the famous Austrian Europa Bridge, we recall the tragic incident to those who risked lives to create this highest viaduct in Europe some 50 years ago. In the evening, we passby the city of Romeo and Juliet - the historic city of fair Verona and settle down in the old city of Vicenza.


(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY 7
A full day in Venice / Rovigo

Day 7 - The romantic of Venice is all yours today. Get off at Troncetto, take one of the ferries to cruise along the Grande Canal. Disembark at St. Mark Square or Rialto Bridge, made popular by the play from Shakespeare ” the Merchant of Venice “. Why not pop in to Laguna glass blowing factory, here you will see why the art of Glass sculpture is still so much alive in Venice. Orientation walk with your tour manager, not forgetting the St. Mark’s square, with the Winged Lion and statue of St. Mark, not too far from the petite Bridge of Sigh. Return to hotel after a wonderful day in the Water city.

(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY 8 Florence / Rome area

Day 8 - Once along the Highway of the Sun, we speed southwards, towards the great PO plain and the Garden of Italy - Tuscany. The abundant of orchards, spreading as far as the eyes could see, one often fills with amazement on such extensive farming project. In the early Autumnal sun, the golden apples and pears, peaches and plums, apricots and nectarines, with the grapes, are all ready for the factories, canneries and the distilleries, it is almost as mind boggling to comprehend the task to harvest them. Yet the Italians did it year after year. Florence’s great historical and artistic treasure is exhibited not only in her monuments, her churches; her manor houses, but also in her water and her air. In fact the entire city exudes intoxicating artistic aroma that only by living here forever is the only solution to satisfy the real connoisseur of antiquity. We have a panoramic view of this open air museum from the great balcony of Michelangelo hill before heading for the handicraft market, by Peruzzi leather factory before setting off for another great city - the eternal Rome.

(Continental Breakfast)

DAY 9 Full day in Rome

Day 9 - An early start to our Roman discovery for we have specially designed a route for an insights into one of Europe’s earliest powers - the illustrious Roman Empire. It is a fullday on foot, to tour the city. See: the ancient Roman Amphitheatre - the Colosseum, the Presidential Palace on Quirinal Hill, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, regarded as the Father of Modern United Italy. Walk through St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican City, the smallest sovereign state in the world. Not to be missed is a place to bask in the Roman atmosphere, right in Navona Square. Here, Bernini’s art live in perpetuity, displayed proudly in the centre is his ” Fountain of four Rivers”. For those with a sweet tooth, take this opportunity to taste Italy’s famous Tatufu ice-cream.

(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY10 Pisa / Monaco / Nice

Day 10 - Reluctantly leaving Rome, but ahead of you is yet another treasures of Italy. The famous Pisa and her leaning Tower. The old world wonder, the religious centre of this city owns three amazing monuments, completely decorated with white marble from the Carrara quarries, are certainly breadth stopping. This work of art is not only exhibited on its exquisite exterior, we beckon you to explore the Baptistery as well as the Cathedral, you will be overwhelmed with awe by the intricacy of stone works. We then follow the coast line of the Italian Riviera, travelling through the holiday resort of Cinqueterre, made up of five isolated islands where inter-link only by way of boats, to the resort of the rich Italians at Portofino, Rapallo and Genova before we come in to the Principality of Monaco. A small independent state that is enclave within France. Brief stop shows you the Royal Palace and if lucky, you get a glimpse of the Royal Yacht by the harbour. In deed it is a totally different feel from Italy here, where the apparel is nothing but chic and elegant. This evening, enjoy the cool breeze as you sip your cafe or enjoy an ice cream along the promenade of English, this is Nice, and it is nice.

(Continental Breakfast)

DAY11 Nice / Provence / Lyon area

Day 11 - Depart late today, so that you can enjoy more of the relax atmosphere in this Queen of the French Riviera. There are loads of things to do, from window shopping to pebble picking on the beach, and of course those lovely ladies are all out basking in the sun, totally oblivious to your presence. In the late morning, we head north through Provence and townships of Salon; Orange; Arles; Avignon and alongside the mighty river Rhone all the way in to the 2nd largest city of France - Lyon.

(Continental Breakfast)

DAY12 Versailles Palace / Paris city tour

Day 12 - Visit Versailles: Stop outside the Golden Gate of the Palace for own visit. Entrance fee payable at the gate. Versailles shows 20 apartments: the Queen’s Bedchamber, Hall of Mirrors; King’s Apartment, War and Peace room, the Chapel etc. With the balance of the day, we tour around Paris: See the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elys’ees, Place de la Concorde, Trocadero Gardens, the Opera House and the Grande Dame of Paris – Eiffel and more. (Note that our Paris and Versailles tour does not include entrances)

(Continental breakfast / Dinner)

DAY13

Louvre / Paris free or optional trip to Disneyland

Day 13 - A choice of either you visit Disneyland this day on your own and meet back with main party this evening, or continue with the coach to visit the Louvre. See everything from miniatures to monumental canvases, and offering encyclopaedic diversity: furniture, tapestries, ivories, gold and silver items, jewellery, glass, faience and porcelain, small bronzes, dating from the end of the Antique period to the middle of the XIXth century. Or there are vast list of places to see. It is indeed a day to plan with care making full use of your time in this great city.

(Note that tour of Paris does not include any entrance)

(Continental Breakfast / Dinner)

DAY14

Paris / Calais / London

Day 14 - All happy days got to end, as we bid farewell to Europe.We head for the French port of Calais. Once again, P and O ferry sails back to good Ole London town via Dover and Lewisham. Depending on traffic and ferry schedule, your tour ends at the London Euston station is expected to be around 4.45 p.m.

(Continental Breakfast)

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