Tiff and Cam Present the return of The official B*tches of Eastwick Thread — Page 434

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Here's the first tour I'm taking. The first two days in London aren't the same as the itinerary - the aunt and I are doing it on our own, and we join up with the tour when it departs for Brussels. Then on day 18, instead of flying home, we join up with a second tour.


EUROPEAN HORIZON

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Day 1

Depart Canada Overnight flight to London.



Day 2

Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Perhaps explore Britain's capital city.



Day 3

London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy time on your own. (Continental breakfast)



Day 4

London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover. Admire the White Cliffs before the Channel crossing to Calais in France.From here we drive through Belgian countryside to Brussels. After a welcome drink with our Tour Director, orientation includes the Grand' Place. Tonight, the bistros nearby offer excellent cuisine. (Continental breakfast)



Day 5

Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) Our day starts in Cologne to see its Cathedral. Then via Bonn to Boppard to embark on a Rhine cruise. We disembark at St. Goar and drive to Heidelberg. Here we take a tour of the Castle courtyards, admire the view over the baroque city from the Castle terrace and visit the Castle cellars to see the largest wine barrel in Europe! Finally on to our hotel for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 6

Rhineland (Karlsruhe) - Munich - Innsbruck Today we cross the Swabian Uplands into Bavarian Munich. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus. Then on to Austria and the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck for the night. Here an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 7

Innsbruck - Venice (Mestre) (2nights) Today a spiralling drive takes us to the Brenner Pass into Italy. Then via Brunico we drive into the Dolomite Mountains. We'll view the Olympic ski- jump at Cortina d'Ampezzo, with time for lunch. Afterwards we contiune to magical Venice for the next two nights. This evening a gondola ride would be hard to resist! (Bufet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 8

Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning we will discover the sights and sounds of this floating city on our canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. After, we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time at leisure to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 9

Venice(Mestre) - Rome (2nights) After breakfast our drive takes us across the Po Valley to Bologna where we join the Autostrada del Sole for our journey over the Apennine Mountains. Later, we arrive in Rome, the 'Eternal City', where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 10

Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning after breakfast, our sightseeing tour with a local guide using an excellent audio system includes a visit of St. Peter's Basilica, Where we admire the Pieta of Michelangelo, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, views of the Forum, Colosseum and the Circus Maximus, scene of "Ben Hur" style chariot races. Later why not take an excursion to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums? This evening perhaps dine out in one of the city's many fine trattorias. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 11

Rome - Florence Today we travel through the Chianti wine-producing region of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. Here our guided sightseeing on foot, with an audio system, includes the Cathedral, Baptistry, Signoria Square and visit the Santa Croce Basilica. Then time at leisure to perhaps walk to the Ponte Vecchio. This evening, we will enjoy dinner in a Florentine Trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 12

Florence - Pisa - Nice (2night)- Monte Carlo Excursion Our first stop is at Pisa to see its Leaning Tower. Then we pass the quarries of Carrara and drive along the Motorway of Flowers via Genoa to the Principality of Monaco. Here we have time to visit the Casinos in Monte Carlo. From here we continue our journey arriving at our hotel in jet- set Nice, for the next two nights. This eveing dinner is at a typcal French resturant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 13

St. Paul de Vence & Grasse Excursion Today we enjoy an excursion to hilltop St. Paul de Vence with its Art Galleries and handicraft shops, an artists' paradise! Then we stop to visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to our hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure in Nice, perhaps take a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 14

Nice- Lake Maggiore - Zermatt Today we travel back into Itlay and in the direction of Alessandria and Novara. Soon we are in the Italian Lakes and driving along Lake Maggiore. We stop at elegant Stresa opposite the picturesque Borromean islands. Then we drive up into the foothills of the Alps climbing towards Switzerland and the Simplon Pass. At the small village of Tasch we disembark from our coach where we will take electric mini-buses to Zermatt overlooked by the mighty Matterhorn.
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 15

Zermatt - Lausanne Tour our Tour Director shows us the highlights of this Alpine resort. With free time, maybe take an excursion to the 'Kleine Matterhorn'for magnificent views. Later we drive along the Rhone Vally to Lake Geneva, stopping to take a photo of Chateau Chillon so chillingly evoked by Byron's poetry. We drive through lakeside Montreux,famous for its jazz festival, then to the prety area of Ouchy, before reaching Lausanne, the 'Olympic capital' for the nights. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 16

Lausanne - Savigny-Les-Beaune - Paris (2nights) Today, leaving the shores of Lake Geneva, we rive through the region of the Jura, dotted with small towns and villages to the border with France at Vallorbe. Then through the hills near Besancon, into Burgundy, where we stop to take a picture of the Savigny-Les-Beaune vineyards. next on past Auxerrois vineyards and through Fontainebleau forest to Paris. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 17

Paris sightseeing & at leisure Today's sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Next on to the Eiffel Tower which we ascend to its second level. Then we will enjoy a relaxing Seine cruise which highlights Notre Dame Cathedral and other great monuments. later time is your own perhaps to take an excursion to Versailles. Finally, why not experience the excitement of a typical Parisian Caberet show? (Buffet breakfast)

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Day 2

Arrive Paris Arrive at Paris Charles de Gualle Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and learn about your tour. Your evening is at leisure to do as you please.



Day 3

Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Cabourg This morning, with a local guide our sightseeing tour includes the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de le Concorde, views of Notre Dame Cathedral and ascends to the second level of the Eiffle Tower by elevator. Then we drive to Montmartre where we take the funicular to the Place du Tertre, haunt of artisits and painters and bustling with bistros - all in the shadow of the Sacre Coeur Basilica. Afterwards, we drive to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. From here we make our way to Honfleur before our final destination for the night, Cabourg, favourite vacation resort of Marcel Proust. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 4

Cabourg - D-Day Landing Beaches - Bayeux - Mont St. Michel Today after breakfast, we discover the Normandy Coast visiting the Landing Beaches of the 1944 campaign and the Omaha Military Cemetery which last year, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Next on to Bayeux to visit the Tapestry Museum before we reach Mont St. Michel. From here we make our way to Bayeux where we visit the Tapestry Museum before we heading to Mont St.Michel, where we spend the night. Here we visit the Benedictine Abbey with time to explore. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 5

Mont St. Michel - Loire Valley - Tours (2nights) This morning we travel Château Gontier to Angers, dominated by its château. Next our drive takes us through the Loire Valley, renowned for its châteaux and vineyards. Here we will sample a recent vintage on a visit to a wine cellar in Saumur. Finally we head to Tours for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 6

Châteaux Excursion Today with a local guide, we will visit fairytale Chenonceau, Catherine de Medici's château. Next, on to Chambord to view the largest château in the region before we continue to Amboise. Here we'll visit the château which dominates the town where Leonardo da Vinci died. Then back to Tours with the rest of your day at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 7

Tours - Chartres - Paris (2nights) After breakfast, our first stop this morning is at Chartres to visit the Cathedral. From here, we will visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, before our drive brings us back to the vibrant and romantic city of Paris, for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 8

Paris at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure. You may wish to sightsee further or perhaps shop in the boutiques for next year's fashions. Or why not romantic city of Paris, for the next two nights (Buffet breakfast)



Day 9

Paris - Canada Bid 'au revoir' as we transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our return flight to Canada. (Buffet breakfast)

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Updated On: 4/18/05 at 01:20 AM