Roundtrip in Europe by Coach & Train
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Rotary Eurotour 2012
Northwest Europe Tour
4th – 14th June 2012/ 11 day & 10 nights
1st day – Prague
Arrival in Prague in the afternoon. We make a 3 hours long guided tour in Prague. The Best of Prague Walking Tour explores the main sights and attractions in this enchanting city - the tour starts in the medieval centre of Prague, before strolling into the Jewish Quarter. Next, we cross one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges, Charles Bridge - and includes an enjoyable walk through the Prague Castle complex.) Free time. We are visiting a brewery in the evening.
2nd day - Cologne
After breakfast we set off to Cologne, Germany. This museum is the only chocolate museum in the world in which visitors can experience everything about this wonderful, favorite food product. After the program we have dinner in the hostel.
3rd day - Amsterdam
After breakfast and a nice walk in Cologne we plan to visit the chocolate factory Lindt.. Joining the Old Town’s tour means diving into Cologne's magic history. This roundtrip contains a visit in the Cathedral and its famous treasures like the shrine with the relics of the Three Wisemen or the triptych "The Altar of the City Patrons". In the afternoon we are travelling forward Amsterdam. Dinner in the hostel.
4th day – Amsterdam, Bruges
After breakfast guided walk in Amsterdam and boat trip. Than travel to Bruges. Bruges city centre was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2000. Dinner and free time to explore the city in the evening.
5th day – London
This day we travel with Eurotunnel by coach to England. In the afternoon free time in London. Dinner at the hostel.
6th day – London
After breakfast we will explore the very best of London on a fully-guided tour. You'll take a scenic drive through the West End and City past famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square, see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy a sefl-guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral and visit the Tower of London. Dinner at the hostel.
7th day – Travel to Paris
After breakfast set out to Calais, travel back to the Continent with Eurotunnel. Arrival in Paris in the evening. 2 nights accommodation in Paris.
8th day - Paris
After breakfast we take part in a sightseeing tour by bus - See the sights that make Paris the most romantic and famous city in the world! Hit all the major sights, including the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Paris Opera, Louvre Palace, and the Eiffel Tower.
In the afternoon free time - optional program: Orsay Museum. Accommodation in Paris.
9th day - Luxembourg
Leaving Paris and travel Luxembourg. In company of an experienced guide, you will enjoy walking around the city for about two hours and discover a host of specific attractions: Place d’Armes, Constitution Square, Government District, Corniche, Monument of the Millenium, Old Town, Palace of the Grand Dukes (outside), Place Guillaume II. Dinner and accommodation in Luxemburg youth hostel.
10th day – Stuttgart – Mercedes Benz Museum
This day we visit the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart. On 16,500 square meters of exhibition space, the intriguing new building accommodates not only 160 vehicle exhibits but also numerous additional offers including restaurants and museum shops.
In the evening arrival in Munich, Germany.
11th day - München
The city of Munich has a lot attraction to offer for all ages and tastes. Whether you are interested in history, architecture or art; whether you enjoy strolling through parks, fancy attractions like a trip to the Bavaria film studios, guided tours or long for a visit to one of Munich's famous traditional beer gardens, you'll always find something exciting in this multi-faceted city. After the guided walk travelling home, arrival late in the evening.