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EUROPEAN EXPLORER |
Paris • Heidelberg • Rhine Cruise • Cologne • Amsterdam • Brussels |
Day 1 - Chennai, Dover, Ferry, Calais, Paris
This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour
Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from
London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short
channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed through
France to reach the capital, Paris. This evening you may
either rest in your hotel or join the Additional Excursion -
Paris by night tour. On our tour we will see the main
sights illuminated, later enjoy a spectacular cruise on the
River Seine - admire the spectacular facades from your
covered boat. (Dinner)
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Day 2 - Paris
Today you have the choice of two exciting day tours;
Paris - City Tour
This morning, on our orientation tour of Paris, we will be
introduced to the main sights of this beautiful city: Arc de
Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the
Opera. We proceed to the Louvre museum where you can see
the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Later we
visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular
panoramic view of the city. Finally join us for an exciting
optional Lido cabaret show. reakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
OR Disneyland Paris Theme Park
A short drive to the famous Disneyland Paris Theme Park
where a full day of citement for the entire family awaits
you. Meet all your favourite Disney characters, see the
amazing show “Honey, I shrunk the audience”, ride the
hair-raising “Space Mountain” roller coaster, and don’t miss
the fabulous main street parade. Later we visit the top floor
of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view
of the city. Finally join us for an exciting optional Lido
cabaret show. (Breakfast, inner) |
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Day 3 - Paris, Heidelberg, Mannheim/Frankfurt area
Today we depart for Germany. We join the super fast highways
of France, before crossing the German border. Our first stop
is at Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the River Neckar,
to see the Heidelberg Castle (photo stop). Later we check
into our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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Day 4 - Mannheim/Frankfurt area, Cologne, Netherlands
This morning we drive north to Rhine valley where weboard a cruise ship for an unforgettable trip along the River
Rhine. Admire the majestic views, mountain top fairy tale
castles and fortresses from a bygone era. Continuing our
drive we arrive at the famous city of Cologne, where you
can marvel Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral.
Proceed west across Germany. Crossing the border, we
enter the Netherlands and later check into our hotel for a
two-nights stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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Day 5 - Den Haag, Volendam, Amsterdam
Today we visit the Madurodam Model Village to see
miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in
Holland between March 20th and 18th May). Later we
drive north through the flat landscape of Holland passing
windmills from a bygone era, to visit a cheese and clog
making farm. You can sample local made cheeses and
learn how the famous wooden clogs are made, before
visiting the picturesque fishing village of Volendam. We
then visit the cosmopolitan city of sterdam for a canal
cruise through the city’s complex system of waterways and
to visit a diamond house to see the cutters at work. Late
evening return to our hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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Day 6 - Netherlands, Brussels, Calais, Ferry, Dover, Chennai
Depart this morning for Belgium. We first visit the city of
Brussels, where on our orientation tour we see the Grand
Place, the Mannekin Pis statue and the Atomium (photo
stop). Early afternoon we depart and journey south for
Calais, to board the ferry for the return channel crossing. On
arrival at Dover we board our local coach and arrive Chennai
late evening where the tour ends and its time to say farewell
to all the friends you have made on tour. Breakfast, Lunch) |
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