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Holland, Luxembourg and Belgium at Leisure with Paris Extension 2010
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LWE0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Starting Price |
$2589 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$992 |
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Triple room disc. |
$94 |
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Countries Visited |
Holland
Germany
France
Belgium
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City Highlights |
Paris, Brussels, Bastogne, Amsterdam, Bruge |
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Amsterdam: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, canal cruise, visit Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum; visit a major diamond center; visit Anne Frank House (May 14th-Oct 1st Departures)Aalsmeer: Visit the Flower AuctionDelft: Visit the Royal Pottery factory The Hague: Orientation driveKeukenhof: Visit the Flower Park (Apr 2nd-May 7th Departures)Maastricht: Walk through the Old TownBastogne: Take pictures of the American MemorialLuxembourg: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral, General Patton’s graveWaterloo: Visit the siteBrussels: Platinum Discovery: Visit the chocolate museum; walking tour including the Grand’Place and a picture stop at Manneken Pis; farewell dinnerBruges:Canal cruise; guided walking tour, visit the Church of Our Lady and the market square; Choose Your Experience: Enjoy a Belgian beer with the locals, or a traditional lace demonstration Brussels-Paris: By high-speed Thalys train (first-class)Paris: Free city map; one-day free metro ticket; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shopsNotes:- Train station transfers in Brussels and Paris are included.
- In the rare event that the Thalys train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and a farewell dinner in Brussels.
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Day 1: (Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland.
(Sat.) The day is free to rest or to start exploring the Dutch capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Amsterdam.
(Sun.) Start your discovery of Holland with a morning sightseeing tour of the capital with a Local Guide. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE along gabled merchant houses and arched drawbridges reminiscent of the Golden Age, and the strikingly modern buildings of a young-at-heart city. Next, visit the fabulous RIJKSMUSEUM with priceless paintings by Rembrandt and other Dutch masters. Then, time to explore Dam Square and the city center on your own, or join your Tour Director for an included visit to a major DIAMOND CENTER to appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Afternoon at leisure. You may want to join an optional excursion to the fishing village of Volendam at the former Zuiderzee. (B)
Day 4: Amsterdam. Excursion to Aalsmeer, Delft, The Hague & Keukenhof.
(Mon.) A scenic day. Start with an early visit to the impressive AALSMEER FLOWER AUCTION, where more than 17 million flowers and two million plants are sold each day. Next, continue to the world-renowned ROYAL DELFT POTTERY FACTORY with its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware pieces, and see skilled craftsmen at work. After an orientation drive of The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice, continue to the famous bulbfields of South Holland and visit the extraordinary flower park of KEUKENHOF (departures 0403-0508) before returning to Amsterdam. Departures 0515-1002 visit ANNE FRANK HOUSE instead. (B)
Day 5: Amsterdam–Maastricht–Bastogne, Belgium–Luxembourg.
(Tue.) This morning, drive south to Maastricht, where the famous treaty for a stronger unified Europe was signed. Learn more about the European Union as you stroll around this delightful city and enjoy time for lunch in one of the quaint cafés flanking Vrijthof Square. Cross the Belgium border and stop in Bastogne at the AMERICAN MEMORIAL of the Battle of the Bulge. Late-afternoon arrival in Luxembourg, the homonymous capital of one of Europe’s smallest sovereign states. (B,D)
Day 6: Luxembourg.
(Wed.) Morning sightseeing with your Local Guide covers the city’s past and present, from the fortifications and the Old Town, perched high atop a sandstone outcrop with striking views on the Alzette and Pétrusse Gorges, to the modern administrative center of European Institutions. Visit the CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY, see the turreted Grand Ducal Palace, take a stroll along the panoramic cliff path known as “the most beautiful balcony in Europe,” and see the GRAVE OF GENERAL PATTON. An optional excursion to Trier in Germany can be arranged. (B)
Day 7: Luxembourg–Waterloo, Belgium–Brussels.
(Thu.) Through the Belgian Ardennes to WATERLOO, where Napoleon was defeated and European history changed course. Arrive in Brussels, the thriving capital, where your orientation features the Rue Royale, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, and Saint Michel Cathedral. Admire GRAND’ PLACE with its baroque guild houses, the gothic Town Hall, and take pictures of the statue of Manneken Pis. Highlight is a visit to the CHOCOLATE MUSEUM. (B)
Day 8: Brussels. Excursion to Bruges.
(Fri.) Most of today is dedicated to Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. A CANAL CRUISE (weather permitting) will give you your first feel of this delightful town. Your Local Guide will show you the Madonna of Bruges in the CHURCH OF OUR LADY and the famous MARKET SQUARE. Then, a Globus Platinum Exclusive: you CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE. Enjoy a BELGIAN BEER with locals or a traditional LACE DEMONSTRATION. Then, time for souvenir hunting and exploring on your own before returning to Brussels. (B)
Day 9: At Leisure in Brussels.
(Sat.) Full day at leisure. You may want to join a half-day optional excursion to Antwerp, the second-largest Belgian city and one of the world’s most important ancient seaports. Visit the famous Rockox House, where the art collector and friend of Rubens lived; the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a permanent exhibition dedicated to the early days of book printing in the 16th century; the Grote Markt; and the Church of Our Lady to admire two of the most important triptychs by Rubens. Tonight, an included farewell dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 10: Brussels–Paris, France.
(Sun.) This morning, board the high-speed THALYS TRAIN to Paris, arriving at lunchtime. The afternoon is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. (B)
Day 11: At Leisure in Paris.
(Mon. & Tue.) Two full days at leisure to discover the world capital of chic and style at your own pace. You may wish to visit the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, or Notre Dame Cathedral. And maybe a show at one of the city’s great nightclubs? You’ll never run out of things to do. (B)
Day 12: At Leisure in Paris.
(Mon. & Tue.) Two full days at leisure to discover the world capital of chic and style at your own pace. You may wish to visit the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, or Notre Dame Cathedral. And maybe a show at one of the city’s great nightclubs? You’ll never run out of things to do. (B)
Day 13: (Wed.) Your homebound flight from Paris arrives the same day. (B)
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 02 - Apr 14, 2010 | Call Us | $2589.0 | N/A | $3581 | | Apr 09 - Apr 21, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Apr 16 - Apr 28, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Apr 23 - May 05, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Apr 30 - May 12, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | May 07 - May 19, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | May 14 - May 26, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | May 28 - Jun 09, 2010 | Call Us | $2609.0 | N/A | $3601 | | Jun 11 - Jun 23, 2010 | Call Us | $2609.0 | N/A | $3601 | | Jun 25 - Jul 07, 2010 | Call Us | $2609.0 | N/A | $3601 | | Jul 09 - Jul 21, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Jul 23 - Aug 04, 2010 | Call Us | $2589.0 | N/A | $3581 | | Aug 06 - Aug 18, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Aug 20 - Sep 01, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Sep 03 - Sep 15, 2010 | Call Us | $2609.0 | N/A | $3601 | | Sep 17 - Sep 29, 2010 | Call Us | $2599.0 | N/A | $3591 | | Oct 01 - Oct 13, 2010 | Call Us | $2589.0 | N/A | $3581 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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