A taste of Europe : 21 DAYS, 20 NIGHTS
Hasselt, Belgium 2 nights
Day One:
After arival at Brussels National Airport......
Day Two:
Our car takes us to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2 nights
Day One:
Of course, Amsterdam means tulips, canals, bikes but there is so much more. We visit the Diamond-Centre. Then we make acquaintance with its greatest museum of art, the Rijksmuseum, with a collection of most famous dutch painters (Rembrandt, Steen, Vermeer…). Of course there’s the famous Anna Frank-museum with so many reminisces of the young jewish heroine of the second world-war. And…not to forget a boat-tour on Amsterdam’s typical canals of its Golden Age. Finally, a short ride takes us to picturesque Volendam.
Day two:
Amsterdam-Heidelberg
Each European country has its own charm. We leave Amsterdam in the morning and cross the German border where Cologne will be our first stop. The Cathedral or Kölner Dom is really worth a visit. Then we go to Boppard where we embark for a cruise on good old father Rhine as far as Sankt Goar.
Heidelberg, Germany 1 night
Innsbrück, Austria 3 nights
A half-day excursion in the lovely city the name of which means 'the bridge acros the river Inn', It is famous for its 'Golden Roof', built during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, to conceal the dark wall of the building built by Duke Frederik IV, who was called "the Duke with the empty purse".
The ski-jump accommodation reminds you of the Olympic Winter Games held in this town in the sixties.
Venice, Italy 2 nights
One of the great cities of art in Italy. Unique are the islands and the canals (Canale Grande).Visit of the famous Square of San Marco, the heart of the city with the Campanile (bell tower), the Palace of the Doge (duke); strolling on the Rialto Bridge (Ponte Rialto)
Rome, Italy 2 nights
On the arrival the night before it’s possible to make a tour and see Rome by night. Of course we visit the highlights of Renaissance and Baroque Art: the Vatican and its Museum, the Sistine Chapel, Piazza Navona with the Spanish Steps, The Forum of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum and not to forget the magnificent Trevi Fountain, in which you shouldn’t forget to throw a coin.
Sorrento, Italy 3 nights
With a local guide you discover the famous bay of Naples. You visit the romantic island of Capri (1 day) and the villas of the Roman emperor Tiberius (Villa Jovis) In the neighbourhood the Vesuvius volcano (1/2 day) impresses you and you find out what tragedy it caused in the nearby town of Pompei covered with ashes after its eruption in 79 BC (1/2 day). At the same time you relax on board a vessel admiring the wonderful coast. Feeling tired or feeling like exploring on your own? No problem, 1 free day and 1 relaxing day at the coast will make you realize that life in Italy doesn’t always need a rush!
Montecatini, Italy 1 night
Located in the heart of Tuscany, near Florence, Pisa and Siena, Montecatini Terme is one of the most famous spa towns renowned for the natural healing property of its waters.
In Montecatini your stressfull life will become a distant memory
Nice, France 2 nights
Beautiful place at the Cote D’Azure in France whith the delicious "French Cuisine" and French wines and Champagne.
Nice and the great white sandy beaches and a great shopping area for parfums and fashion, just a few minutes away from Monaco and the wonderful harbours
Paris, France 2 nights
A day of sightseeing in the French capital. On both banks of the river Seine: Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, the Louvre Museum. Next we head for the impressive Champs-Elysées. For a panoramic view we take the elevator to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Of course, we won’t miss Paris’ greatest treasure, the gothic cathedral of Notre Dame. To finish we spend a few hours in marvelous Versailles, the residence of the French Kings, with its palace and magnificent gardens.
Why not say goodbye to Europe by strolling in the streets of Paris, sip a pernod-drink and do some shopping? Don’t forget to put some taste and flavour of the Old European Continent in your luggage!
A customer is always right…we take your whishes into account. The program may change depending on weather-conditions and traffic
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