European Explorer Tour 6 Day

DAY 1: London – Dover - Ferry – Calais – Paris

This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed through France to reach the capital, Paris.  This evening you may either rest in your hotel or join the additional excursion - Paris by Night Tour. On our tour, we will see the main sights illuminated, and later enjoy a spectacular cruise on the River Seine - admire the spectacular facades from your covered boat. (Dinner)

DAY 2: Paris

Today you have the choice of two exciting day Tours:

Paris – City Tour

This morning, on our orientation tour of Paris, we will be introduced to the main sights of this beautiful city: Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the Opera.   We then proceed to the Louvre Museum where you can see the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, and many other famous works of art. Later we visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Finally join us for an exciting optional Lido cabaret show.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

OR Disneyland Paris Theme Park

A short drive to the famous Disneyland Paris Theme Park where a full day of excitement for the entire family awaits you.  Meet all your favourite Disney characters, see the amazing show “Honey, I shrunk the audience”, ride the hair-raising “Space Mountain” roller coaster, and don’t miss the fabulous main street parade.  Later we visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Finally join us for an exciting optional Lido cabaret show.  (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 3: Paris – Heidelberg – Mannheim / Frankfurt area

Today we depart for Germany.  We join the super fast highways of France, before crossing the German border.  Our first stop is at Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the River Neckar, to see the Heidelberg Castle (photo stop).  Later we check into our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4: Mannheim / Frankfurt area – Cologne – Netherlands

This morning we drive north to Rhine valley where we board a cruise ship for an unforgettable trip along the River Rhine.  Admire the majestic views, mountain top fairy tale castles and fortresses from a bygone era. Continuing our drive we arrive at the famous city of Cologne, where you can marvel Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral.  Proceed west across Germany.  Crossing the border, we enter the Netherlands and later check into our hotel for a two night stay.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5: Den Haag – Volendam - Amsterdam

Today we visit the Madurodam Model Village to see miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in Holland between March 20th and 18th May).  Later we drive north through the flat landscape of Holland passing windmills from a bygone era, to visit a cheese and clog making farm. You can sample local made cheeses and learn how the famous wooden clogs are made, before visiting the picturesque fishing village of Volendam.  We then visit the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam for a canal cruise through the city’s complex system of waterways and to visit a diamond house to see the cutters at work.   Late evening return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6: Netherlands – Brussels - Calais - Ferry – Dover - London

Depart this morning for Belgium.  We first visit the city of Brussels, where on our orientation tour we see the Grand Place, the Mannekin Pis statue and the Atomium (photo stop).  Early afternoon we depart and journey south for Calais, to board the ferry for the return channel crossing. On arrival at Dover we board our local coach and arrive London late evening where the tour ends and its time to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour. (Breakfast, Lunch)