Tour from Paris & River Cruise to Budapest

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12days/11nights,
2016 depart: May 25. Jun 22. Jul 20. Aug 17. Sep 14. Oct 12.
Cost from: $5222 pp twin share (s/supp $2196)
 

DAY 01 wed    Paris arrival                                                                                    
Upon arrival to the beautiful city of Paris, also known as the “City of Light”, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring on own. Tonight, meet your fellow travellers and your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. D

DAY 02 thu     Paris                                                                            
On a morning sightseeing tour of Paris view all major city’s landmarks: Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Latin Quarter, Pantheon, and the Paris Opera. The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of Paris at your own pace or perhaps join an optional excursion to Versailles. B

DAY 03 fri       Epernay-Nancy                                                                   
Today we drive to the Champagne region and first stop in Reims. City tour includes visit of the famous Cathedral where 25 Kings of France have been crowned; views of St. Remy’s Basilica; the Royal Square, and the March Gate. Continue on the Champagne route via Hautvilileers, and the Abbey where Dom Perignon first created champagne, to Epernay and its prestigious Champagne Avenue where all the big names of Champagne have a boutique. Visit a champagne cellar for tasting, before we proceed to Nancy for overnight. B

DAY 04 sat    Strasbourg-Karlsruhe                           
This morning we first visit Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace region and the seat of several European institutions. Visit the “Petit France” with its half-timbered houses, medieval bridges and canals; the historic center named “La Grande Ile”, classified World Heritage site by UNESCO; as well as the Gothic Cathedral,, where you will be able to see change of time on the historical Astronomic Clock. In the afternoon we cross the border to Germany. City tour of Karlsruhe, featuring city garden, Ettlinger Tor, Baden State Theatre, Markplatz and the Palace. Tonight, enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Overnight. BD........CLICK FOR COMPLETE TOUR DETAILS