European Charm. Print Close. 13 Day Tour from Amsterdam to Paris. Vacation Overview

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1 1 of 10 20/10/ :49 Print Close European Charm 13 Day Tour from Amsterdam to Paris Vacation Overview On this charming European tour, you will visit some of Europe's most beautiful cities and witness some of its most spectacular scenery. Your tour starts with sightseeing and a canal cruise in Amsterdam and ends with a sightseeing tour and an elevator ride to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In between, you will have some amazing experiences. History buffs will enjoy walking the cobblestone streets of Heidelberg s Old Town; admiring the ramparts and towers in Rothenburg, a walled town that has preserved its medieval character; visiting the Bavarian Alps Ettal Abbey, founded in 1330 by Benedictine monks and later rebuilt after a fire in 1744; and exploring Venice s Doges Palace, with its gothic architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs, built in the 17th century. Those who love spectacular scenery will also be delighted on this European tour. You'll overnight in Cortina D Ampezzo, Italy's most famous ski resort in the Dolomites. You'll board a mountain train that climbs to car-free Zermatt, a quaint and romantic village with rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. You'll drive along the coastline of Lake Geneva, the "Swiss Riviera, and you'll enjoy a Rhine cruise, with its scenic countryside, historical castles, and charming villages. Globus has also included some-out-of-the-ordinary experiences. You'll enjoy dinner with beer at a charming local restaurant in Heidelberg, a liquor tasting in Ettal, a visit to Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the most famous of King Ludwig II's castles, and a Prosecco wine tasting in Italy. These charming experiences and much more are just part of what makes this a one-of-a-kind European vacation!

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3 3 of 10 20/10/ :49 Day 1 Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions and Tour Director for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) Day 2 Amsterdam See the main sights of the 700-year-old capital with a Local Guide, like the Royal Palace, Mint Tower, the original Heineken Brewery, the Rijksmuseum, and more. Highlight is a leisurely CANAL CRUISE along the patrician mansions and gabled façades. Also visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to visit a cheese farm, a clog maker, and a working windmill, followed by dinner in the pretty fishing village of Volendam. (B) Day 3 Amsterdam Heidelberg, Germany On the way to Germany, pass the Dutch region best known as the locale of A Bridge Too Far. Highlight of the day is a romantic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and half-timbered towns. Arrive in Heidelberg, walk the cobblestoned streets of the Old Town, and take photographs of its castle. Next, [LF] enjoy dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant. (B,D) Day 4 Heidelberg Rothenburg Munich Oberammergau Area Admire the ramparts, towers, and 16th-century houses in medieval Rothenburg, famous for Christmas ornaments. Hear why this town was spared during the Thirty Years War. Next is Munich, capital of Bavaria. Drive by the Olympic Stadium with its 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls before continuing to the peaceful village of Ettal. (B,D) Day 5 Oberammergau Area A special highlight today: [LF] visit beautiful ETTAL ABBEY, nestled at the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Founded in 1330 by Benedictine monks, the original structure was destroyed by a fire in 1744 and later rebuilt in baroque style. See the beautiful frescoes that adorn the ceilings and walls, and the marvelous altars. Also on the agenda: a TASTING of the LIQUOR produced by the abbey monks. Later, free time in Oberammergau to get acquainted with the history and traditions of this Passion Play village. To round off your stay in this area, maybe join the exciting optional excursions to Linderhof Castle with its beautiful terraced gardens, and a Bavarian dinner to try out traditional dishes and enjoy local entertainment. (B) Day 6 Oberammergau Area Neuschwanstein Innsbruck, Austria Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy In the heart of the Bavarian Alps you will see two castles practically facing each other. Hohenschwangau is the castle where King Ludwig II grew up, but the most famous one is the one you will visit: [LF] NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney. The castle is featured in the movie The Monuments Men. Next is Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian Tyrol. Stroll through the Old Town to Emperor Maximilian s GOLDEN ROOF. Time to shop for crystal, for which the city is famous, before continuing across spectacular Brenner Pass into Italy and the Dolomites. Overnight is in Cortina d Ampezzo, Italy s most famous ski resort. (B,D) Day 7 Cortina d Ampezzo Conegliano Venice Drive through the impressive Dolomites, the Rocky Mountains of Europe, and stop in Conegliano [LF] for a Prosecco WINE TASTING. Learn about the making of this unique sparkling wine that can only be produced in the Friuli-Veneto region. Continue to Venice, city of romantics. Tonight, you may wish to join our optional excursion: A Venetian Night Out including an exclusive, private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B) Day 8 Venice Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT and meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK S SQUARE and the byzantine basilica, the Clock Tower, lavish DOGES PALACE and

4 4 of 10 20/10/ :49 the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Then, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional gondola ride. (B,D) Day 9 Venice Lake Maggiore Zermatt, Switzerland A comfortable drive to the Italian-Swiss Lake District. In elegant Stresa at Lake Maggiore, an optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged before crossing lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Täsch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (B,D) Day 10 Zermatt Montreux Morning at leisure. A suggestion: ride Europe s highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Next, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley and arrive at Lake Geneva in Montreux, of festival fame. (B,D) Day 11 Montreux Lausanne Paris, France Drive along the coastline of Lake Geneva, the Swiss Riviera, to Lausanne, home to the International Olympic Committee. Here, board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. On arrival, sightseeing with a Local Guide features the most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and more. For a bird s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. This evening you may wish to try out local specialties at one of Paris lively restaurants. (B) Day 12 At Leisure in Paris Another day to enjoy what this extraordinary metropolis has to offer. To enhance your stay, choose from our list of optional excursions: the magnificent Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa, and the lavish baroque Palace and Gardens of Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV. Tonight, dinner and a lively cabaret show at one of Paris nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B) Day 13 Paris Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Vacation Highlights AMSTERDAM Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing; canal cruise; visit a major diamond center RHINE CRUISE HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the castle; [LF] dinner with beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled town MUNICH Orientation including Marienplatz OBERAMMERGAU AREA [LF] Visit Ettal Benedictine Abbey; liquor tasting NEUSCHWANSTEIN

5 5 of 10 20/10/ :49 [LF] Visit King Ludwig s castle INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof CORTINA D AMPEZZO Stay overnight in Italy s most famous ski resort CONEGLIANO [LF] Prosecco wine tasting VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark s Square, Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration LAKE MAGGIORE Stop in the town of Stresa TÄSCH ZERMATT TÄSCH By mountain train LAUSANNE PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class) PARIS Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower Headsets throughout the tour NOTES: For operational reasons, slight schedule changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded. Meals Full buffet breakfast; 7 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and a special dinner in Heidelberg Hotels Amsterdam Room Mate Aitana Superior First-Class A 284 room designer hotel recently built on the new artificial island in the IJ river and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel boasts a trendy cosmopolitan restaurant, which serves international food, the lounge bar provides a stylish setting for drinks and there is also a fitness center.

6 6 of 10 20/10/ :49 Heidelberg NH Heidelberg First-Class NH Heidelberg is located in the center of Heidelberg, perfect for getting to know one of Germany's most lovely and romantic cities and the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Heidelberg is famous for its science and research activities, history, high-profile companies, and elite universities. Oberammergau Klosterhotel Ludwing Der Bayer First-Class The "Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer" is located in Bavaria's Werdenfelser region and offers a wide array arrangements to fit your personal needs and tastes. Dolomites Hotel Bellevue First-Class Hotel Bellevue is a charming 66 room hotel located in the center of Cortina d'ampezzo offering traditional comfort with Free Wi-Fi access. The hotel has a restaurant open for lunch and dinner and drinks can be enjoyed at the hotel's bar. Leisure facilities also include a wellness spa with sauna and Turkish bath. Venice NH Laguna Palace First-Class Modern hotel with conference facilities, moorings for almost 400 boats in adjoining marina; 25 minute shuttle to center of Venice.

7 7 of 10 20/10/ :49 Zermatt Pollux First-Class Chalet style hotel with modern comforts and amenities, restaurant, sauna and solarium; located near the Gornergrat station. Paris Pullman Paris Bercy Superior First-Class Contemporary hotel located east of Paris, 2 minutes from Gare de Lyon and 15 minutes from Orly Airport. Optional Excursions Tweet 0 0 The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; to get an estimated price, use a currency converter for exchange rate information (pricing may vary at the time of booking). Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online. Currently excursions are not available for this vacation. If you have questions about the types of excursions that are available please contact Globus. Dates and Prices Find the vacation dates that work for you, click "Reserve Now" for a vacation quote. You'll be able to select the number of people traveling, add Travel Protection, and also get an air-inclusive vacation price. You'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free air-inclusive vacations where you receive free airport transfers and flights coordinated with vacation dates.

8 8 of 10 20/10/ :49 The price listed does not include your airfare. Once you click "Reserve Now", you will be able to receive an air quote. Departure Details Tour Return Land/Cruise Start Date Date Price Only 4/17/2016 4/29/2016 $3, /24/2016 5/6/2016 $3, Popular Departure 5/1/2016 5/13/2016 $3, /8/2016 5/20/2016 $3, Popular Departure 5/15/2016 5/27/2016 $3, /22/2016 6/3/2016 $3, /29/2016 6/10/2016 $3, Popular Departure 6/5/2016 6/17/2016 $3, Popular Departure 6/12/2016 6/24/2016 $3, /19/2016 7/1/2016 $3, Popular Departure 6/26/2016 7/8/2016 $3, /3/2016 7/15/2016 $3, Popular Departure 7/10/2016 7/22/2016 $3, /17/2016 7/29/2016 $3, /24/2016 8/5/2016 $3, /31/2016 8/12/2016 $3, /7/2016 8/19/2016 $3, /14/2016 8/26/2016 $3, /21/2016 9/2/2016 $3, /28/2016 9/9/2016 $3, Popular Departure 9/4/2016 9/16/2016 $3, /11/2016 9/23/2016 $3, Popular Departure 9/18/2016 9/30/2016 $3, /25/ /7/2016 $3, Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. Prices based on double room occupancy. Single room supplement: $720 Triple room reduction per person: $107 Extra nights per person in Amsterdam: in single room $140-$326, in twin $90-$220, in triple $77-$199 Extra nights per person in Paris: in single room $228-$786, in twin $122-$401, in triple $121-$307 Travel Terms & Conditions The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos &

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