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7-Day Taste of Central Europe from Paris: Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France
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Overview
Catch a glimpse of Central Europe's most fascinating and vibrant cities with the 7-Day Taste of Central Europe Tour. Leaving from Paris, explore the Champagne region of Reims, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the historic German cities of Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt, Bonn and Cologne. The bustling streets and canals of Amsterdam, the unique atmosphere of Brussels and best of the City of Light — Paris.
Description
Day 1: Saturday: Paris – Reims – Luxembourg (420 km)
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, 3, rue Guillaume de Machault, Reims 51100 France
The Red Line tour leaves from Paris for a delightful scenic journey through the rolling countryside of the Champagne region, famous the world over for the sparkling white wine produced here. Enjoy seeing the historic attractions of provincial capital Reims, including the city’s cathedral – a key national heritage site, where coronations of French kings took place from the 11th century onwards.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pont Adolphe, Uewerstad, Luxembourg City L Luxembourg
History and tradition are equally evident in your next location: Luxembourg, the world’s only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg city, you’ll be introduced on foot to the main places of interest, including the Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe, before having time for further exploration on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Place de la Constitution, 2 Bd. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Luxembourg City 1116 Luxembourg
History and tradition are equally evident in your next location: Luxembourg, the world’s only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg city, you’ll be introduced on foot to the main places of interest, including the Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe, before having time for further exploration on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Luxembourg or nearby city.
Day 2: Sunday: Luxembourg – Trier – Koblenz –Rudesheim am Rhein–Frankfurt (400 km)
Stop At: Karl-marx-haus, Bruckenstrasse 10, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate 54290 Germany
Today we leave Luxembourg behind and head across another European border into Germany. The first stop is historic Trier, Germany’s oldest city and the birthplace of Karl Marx. You’ll have the chance to see from the outside the house where the influential philosopher was born, which now functions as the Karl Marx Haus museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Porta Nigra, Simeonstrasse 60, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate 54290 Germany
Your walking tour then takes you into the centre of Trier; here you can look around the city’s impressive cathedral, where the celebrated Holy Robe – said to be the tunic of Christ – is preserved and occasionally displayed. Trier is also known as ‘The Second Rome’ (Constantine served as an administrator here for 10 years), and significant legacies of the once-great empire remain today. The highlight is undoubtedly Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, which you’ll get to see and photograph.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: River Rhine, Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
After an exciting morning in Trier, you’ll drive on to Koblenz, famous as the location of the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers. Here you have the option of indulging in a relaxing lunch alongside the water, then afterwards you can also choose to add on a scenic Rhine boat cruise for some memorable city vistas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roemerberg, Roemerberg 27, Frankfurt, Hesse 60311 Germany
Back on dry land you’ll drive through the wine-making town of Rüdesheim. Then it’s on to Frankfurt am Main, where you’ll discover the delights of Römerberg, a charming plaza with a distinctive medieval town hall as its centre piece.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Frankfurt or nearby city.
Day 3: Monday: Frankfurt – Bonn – Cologne – Amsterdam (500 km)
Stop At: Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse 22-24, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia 53111 Germany
The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West Germany until reunification. The national government is now run from Berlin, but Bonn retains a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the city’s secrets on an orientation stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rococo-fronted town hall and Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating the life of the much-loved composer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cologne Cathedral, Domkloster 4, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 50667 Germany
Then it’s on to Cologne, where you’ll head inside the city’s glorious Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne further, to do a spot of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German brew. After lunch the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Amsterdam or nearby city.
Day 4: Tuesday: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Amsterdam (50 km)
Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, Zaandam 1509AW The Netherlands
A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside, where you’ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Ring, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Next, you’ll head from the quiet countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam. After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you’ll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practiced here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
After disembarking you’ll walk to one of the city’s grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the King’s birthday celebration takes place. You’ll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, Lisse 2161AM The Netherlands
And if you travel with the Red Line tour from mid-March to mid-May we will also visit Keukenhof Garden. A yearly flowerpark with more than 7 million spring-flowering bulbs.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Amsterdam or nearby city.
Day 5: Wednesday: Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris (500 km)
Stop At: Atomium, Atomium Square, Laeken, Brussels 1020 Belgium
After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and political centre of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 World’s Fair.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manneken Pis, 46 Rue de l'Etuve, corner of rue du Chene and rue de l'Etuve, Brussels 1000 Belgium
In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis Statue. After some free time you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels we will head south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Place, Grand Place, Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000 Belgium
In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis Statue. After some free time you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels we will head south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Paris or nearby city.
Day 6: Thursday: Paris – Versailles – Paris (60 km)
Stop At: Champs-Elysees, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris 75008 France
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs Élysées to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, Place de la Concorde, Paris 75008 France
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs Élysées to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris 75008 France
You’ll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe here too, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars. Then there will be a short stop at the Eiffel Tower (without climbing the tower)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Musee de l’Armee des Invalides, 129 rue de Grenelle, Hotel National des Invalides, Paris 75007 France
You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to L’Hôtel National des Invalides, where Napoleon’s tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all Paris’s icons: the Eiffel Tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, Versailles 78000 France
You can either take time to explore the neighbourhood and have some lunch or scale the Eiffel Tower. Choice is yours. Finally, you’ll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal château that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction. In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Paris or nearby city.
Day 7: Friday: Paris
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 France
The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.
Due to a limited daily access control in the Louvre Palace, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customers who strongly request to visit this palace to book tickets online in advance at https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb
Visit time: 13:00 – 14:00
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seine River, Paris 75001 France
You can then take a leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palais Garnier, Place de l_Opera, entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, Paris 75009 France
After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais Garnier, Paris’s opera house.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 75009 France
Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette. For some members of the group it will be time to say goodbye to new-found friends, while others will opt to stay another night in this French city of delights before picking up the Green Line tour the next day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 7 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 08:45 AM
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- The services of an experienced tour manager
- Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches
- Experienced and professional coach driver
- Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities (accommodation for the last night is not included) Daily continental breakfast Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches Experienced and professional coach driver The services of an experienced tour manager
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Mandatory tip of €10 per person per day, cash only
- Accommodation before and on the last day of the tour
- Visas and travel insurance
- All optional activities and tickets for attractions not included in the itinerary
- Meals (including tips) and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, internet, phone calls etc.
- City entrance fees + taxes for Paris: Thursday and Friday (€15 per person, per day)
- Lunch and dinner (the tour leader offers assistance with reservations and directions to local restaurants/cafés/service station restaurants)
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name and number, gender, date of birth and nationality are required for all passengers; please advise at the time of booking
- It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they comply with all the necessary passport (must be valid for at least 6 months), visa, health, insurance and other travel regulations required for all the countries they will be visiting prior to the start of the tour
- Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants aged 0-2 are free of charge, will not occupy a seat on the coach and no separate bed
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Every client is only allowed to bring one luggage on board (maximum weight of 30kg) and 1 small hand carry on (Purse, backpack, camera bag)
- A standard twin room will be booked during the tour but a double bed can be requested as well. 1 twin room will accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (2-11 who will not receive a separate bed). If this rule does not apply and you are traveling with children, then an adult fee will be charged
- For any odd numbered group, please choose the "SINGLE TRAVELER" option last traveler because a single room supplement fee of €50 per person per night will need to be paid
- No triple rooms will be arranged for groups of 3 due to the limited amount of triple rooms in European hotels
- Hotel details are provided 24-48 hours before the check-in date
- GoEUgo has the right to combine the customers of English and Chinese speaking tour in the same bus if any group has fewer travelers. There will be 1 tour leader on tour who will be able to speak both English and Chinese. They will service the customers in the preferred language (Chinese/English).
- GoEUgo owns all copyrights to use and reuse images and videos taken during goEUgo tours.
- Operated by goEUgo International Limited
Reviews
Average 3.20 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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