Airline: Virgin Atlantic

Departure: Every Tue

Remarks:

• Child without bed, 85%of Adult; Child with bed, $100 less of the Adult fare
• Ticket vaild for 6 months
• Weekend departure/ return surcharge: $35 each way
• Single Supplement : $418
• Land Only: $1299
• Once ticket issued, change return date penalty:$200
• Return free stop London
• Price Change without notice

Airline: Virgin Atlantic For your comfort and convenience, we use Virgin Atlantic Airlines’ non-stop flights to London from both coasts; this saves you the hassle of changing flights/airports and time wasted going through security checks. Destination:Britain, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Holland

Sightseeing: visit Windsor Castle (entrance fee included), the weekend residence of Queen Elizabeth and one of the largest and the oldest continuously occupied royal residence in the world. Tour visits both the British Museum and the Louvre Museum (licensed local guide entrance fee included), two of the greatest museums in the world; visit a traditional Dutch Village with its windmills and wooden houses. See a live demonstration on how the famous Dutch wooden shoes are made, followed by a tasting of locally made Dutch cheese; a canal cruise in Amsterdam, plus a walking tour of its infamous red light district. Plus much, much more.

Delectable Meals:Daily American-style breakfast at hotel. A special German dinner which includes the famous dish, roasted pig's knuckle.

Hotels: Accommodation at business class hotels throughout the tour.

Tour Guides: a professional, bilingual (English/Chinese) tour guide escorting the tour throughout the trip.

Departure Date:Every Tuesday

Day 1. Hometown - London (Britain) Today, our Romantic Voyage Holiday in Europe begins as we board our flight for London, the capital of Britain.  Day 2. London (L) Upon arrival, lunch at local restaurant in the town of Windsor followed by a visit to Windsor Castle, which was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century on a 13-acre site. The splendid interiors of the State Apartments contain paintings by famous artists, fine porcelain collections, various art objects, elegant furnishings and antique armor. In the afternoon, we travel to Central London for a photo stop in front of Buckingham Palace. Later, free time for dinner on your own and souvenir shopping. Hotel: Holiday Inn or Thistle Eiston or similar  Day 3. London - “ Euro Star” - Paris(France) (B/D) This morning our panoramic city tour includes Big Ben Clock Tower, the Parliament building, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, 10 Downing Street and the British Museum. (Note: No compensation will be given if the Museum is closed.). After city tour, we travel to Paris by Eurostar train (journey time: about 2 ½ hours). Paris is a uniquely magical city renowned for the wealth of its cultural and architectural treasures, magnificent boulevards and great museums. Our panoramic city tour includes iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Triumphal Arch, Place de la Concord, Avenue des Champs Élysées, etc. We’ll also make a stop at a well-known tax-free store for the best deals in top brand French perfumes, cosmetics, etc. Hotel: Holiday Inn or Novotel or similar   Day 4. Paris (B/L) This morning, we’ll visit the fabulous Louvre Museum with a licensed local guide (entrance fee included). One of the greatest museums in the world, the Louvre is world famous for the scope and richness of its collections. During the visit, we’ll see some of the best-known art masterpieces in the world, such as Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", the Greek statues of Venus de Milo and Victory of Samothrace. This afternoon is free for more sightseeing/shopping on your own or joining an optional tour to see the most famous palace in Europe, the glorious Versailles Palace. Hotel: Holiday Inn or Novotel or similar  Day 5. Paris - Luxembourg (B/D) This morning we visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a marvelous example of Gothic architecture and indelibly associated with Victor Hugo’s literary masterpiece, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. We then say goodbye to Paris and travel to Luxembourg. Often referred to as “a little Switzerland", it is one of the richest and prettiest countries in Europe and also one of the smallest in size. Upon arrival, free time to explore the city’s picturesque streets and lively squares. Hotel: Hotel Alfa or Novotel or similar  Day 6. Luxembourg – Cologne(Germany) (B/D) This morning, we travel to the beautiful ancient city of Cologne, now also well-known for its industrial prowess. Upon arrival, we visit Cologne Cathedral, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taking over 6 centuries to complete, it is famous for its soaring Gothic twin towers and stained glass windows. This afternoon, a chance to take an unforgettable, once-in-a-life time scenic cruise (optional) on the legendary Rhine River. Tonight, enjoy a memorable German style dinner that includes the famous roasted pig's knuckle. Hotel: Holiday Inn or similar

Day 7. Cologne - Brussels (Belgium) (B) This morning, we travel to Brussels, the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, and where the headquarters of European Union and NATO are located. On the way, we make a quick photo stop at the Atomium. A fantastic structure built for the 1958 World Expo, it is made of 9 gigantic steel spheres joined by metal tubes. Our Brussels sightseeing includes Grand Place, a beautiful square with well-preserved, renaissance-style guild houses and the flamboyant Gothic city hall; then a photo stop at the playful Manneken Pis Statue, one of the most popular sights in Brussels. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport or similar  Day 8. Brussels - Amsterdam (Holland) (B/D) A scenic drive takes us to Amsterdam, the capital of The Kingdom of the Netherlands. We first visit Zanse Schans, also known as Windmill Village. With its traditional wooden houses, windmills and canals, this colorful open-air museum takes us back to the Holland of 16C and 17C. We attend a live demonstration to see how the famous Dutch wooden shoes are made and then go for a tasting of delicious, locally made cheese. After lunch, an included canal cruise provides an in-depth introduction to the history and architecture of this fascinating city. Amsterdam is one of the most important diamond processing centers in the world; we’ll take the opportunity to visit a well-known diamond factory. Established in 1840, this master diamond cutter re-cut a crown diamond for Queen Victoria and also made into the Guinness World Record Book. After Dinner, we take a walking tour of the city’s infamous red light district (photography not allowed). Hotel: Schiphol A4 or similar  Day 9. Amsterdam - London - Hometown (B) An early morning flight to London for connection with your homebound flight. If you plan to extend your stay in London, please contact your travel agents for more information. The return date on your ticket is valid for 30 days.

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