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Day 1: Home - Paris

Depart today on your transatlantic flight bound for London.

Day 2: London (D)

Arrive in London, and after clearing customs, you will be transferred to your hotel. En route to the hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of this city of pageantry and display, home of thinkers and speakers, birthplace of English drama, and where more than 40 theatres remain in operation year round.

Day 3: London (B, D)

Today enjoy your morning guided city walking tour. Stroll through Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Piccadilly, Parliament Big Ben, Whitehall, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and more! Your afternoon is free to continue on your own and visit Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards, pop into Harrods for a little souvenir shopping, or visit the British Museum.

Day 4: Paris (D)

This morning, you will be transferred to the train station for your train to Paris, the city of perfume and charm, everlastingly beautiful and unchanged. No other city has lavished such energy and attention upon its music halls and cabarets with names such as “Opera Comique”. “Follies Bergere”, and “Casino de Paris” that are famous around the world. Upon arrival, you will transfer from the train station to your hotel and enjoy en route a panoramic city tour including Les Grand’s Boulevard, L’Opera, Place de la Concorde, Les Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame. After you have settled into your hotel, you may wish to survey your surroundings or walk to the Latin Quarter. The remainder of the day is free to wander the narrow and colourful streets of Paris and to do some souvenir shopping. This evening you may wish to ascend the Eiffel Tower for a spectacular night view of the city from atop this world famous landmark.

Day 5: Paris (B, D)

This morning your guide will escort you throughout the lively streets of Paris. Meander the Champs Elysse, marvel at the Arc de Triomphe, and then visit the magnificent gilded dome church where you will see the imposing Tomb of the Emperor Napoleon. The remainder of the day is free to visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum, shop, have lunch or a cappuccino at an outdoor cafe or just explore on your own the vibrant streets of this historic city.

Day 6: Paris (B, D)

This morning after an early breakfast, you will board your coach and head off for a morning excursion to Versailles to visit this creation of the French Monarchy at the time of its greatest splendour. Consisting of the great palace, the gardens, and the Trianons, it is a wonderful harmonious composition of building and landscape, a unique expression of the vitality of French art during the 17th -18th century. Between 1682 -1789, Versailles was the seat of government and France’s political capital. Today the Chateau of Versailles seems outrageously large but in 1682 when Louis XIV took up residence it housed about 15,000 noblemen, servants and hangers–on who moved in with Louis. After your guided tour of this magnificent chateau, return to Paris. The remainder of your day is free.

Day 7: Paris - Brussels - Brugge (B, D)

This morning board your coach for your tour of the Low Countries. En route to Brussels, stop and reflect at Vimy Ridge to see the Canadian WWII Memorial and then continue to the capital of Belgium and center of government for the European Union Upon arrival in Belgium, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour. See the splendid 17th century Grand Palace with its soaring gothic town hall which is one of Europe’s most spectacular squares. Opposite it stands La Maison du Roi, now home to the Musee de la Ville. And of course don’t miss the Manneken Pis, the tiny statue of the boy relieving himself which is Brussels' most unusual sight. Continue to Brugge for the night.

Day 8: Brugge - Amsterdam (B, D)

Brugge is often labeled “Venice of the North”. It is proudly the most popular tourist destination in Belgium with its winding lanes and picturesque canals which are lined with medieval buildings. You will meet your guide and be escorted on a half day walking tour of this quaint city which was once equal in size to London or Cologne. Today it is beautifully restored with no billboards. Traffic is heavily regulated to help convey the sights and sounds of Medieval Europe. Then it is on to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, your coach will take you on a panoramic sightseeing tour of this graceful and elegant city. Amsterdam has a rich and cultural heritage of its museums, churches and the well known Anne Frank’s House. Enjoy a canal cruise later today.

Day 9: Amsterdam (B)

Today enjoy a free day to visit the museums, Anne Frank’s house or just wander the canal lined streets.

Day 10: Amsterdam - Home (B)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Tour includes:

Return airfare
Airport transfer
Assisted airport transfers with panoramic sightseeing in London
7 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
7 dinners
Guided walking tour of London
Transfer to train station in London
Train from London to Paris
Transfer from train station to hotel in Paris
Panoramic sightseeing upon arrival in Paris
Guided walking tour of Paris
2 day metro pass in Paris
Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
Guided half day coach tour to Versailles
Entrance to Versailles
Guided tour of Versailles
2 day coach tour including Brussels, Brugges, and Amsterdam
Half day guided walking tour of Brugges
Canal cruise in Amsterdam

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