Intro To Europe Economically

London- Paris- Amsterdam

Including Bruges and Brussels in Belgium!

October 25-November 5, 2008

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3 Nights Each (!) ** London** Paris** Amsterdam**

Time to explore these great cities & experience the Eurostar Train to Paris !

Come join us! What more can we say!? This is one of the best trips you can take to Europe whether you have been before or this is your first time adventure to Europe…you’ll have plenty of time (3 nights each) to explore some of Europe’s most fascinating and popular cities……and at an economical price! This trip is for people that don’t need first class hotels to see the same sights that you would see anyway staying in high priced hotels.

Besides three nights each in these exciting cities- London, Paris, and Amsterdam, we have also included sightseeing in Bruges which is one of Europe’s most popular and perfectly preserved medieval cities and an overnight in Brussels, Belgium as we head to Amsterdam. Also experience the Chunnel Eurostar Train from London to Paris under the English Channel! Includes free time and guided sightseeing to explore these cities such as in:

London, England: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Westminister Abbey, Harrods, Downing Street and more!

Paris, France: Montmartre- (Bohemian Paris), La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Eiffel Tower & more!

Amsterdam, Holland: Dam Square, the world famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction & Royal Delft pottery factory, canal cruise, drive through The Hague- seat of the Dutch government to the North Sea resort of Scheveningen. See the fishing village of Volendam-well known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some.

A wonderful vacation that includes so much sightseeing with a professional guide but also leisure time to enjoy with great travel companions from the group or on your own! A dream vacation at economical prices!

Price Includes All of the Following!!!

· Roundtrip airport transfers (restrictions apply- see under pricing below)

10 Nights accommodations in basic, moderate hotels with
- private bath or shower, all hotel taxes, service charges, tips for baggage handling
Deluxe motorcoach transportation with air conditioning and professional driver
Local Hosts in London
Professional Tour Director
Total 11 meals
- 10 Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (D)
Look at all that is included!: complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary.
London, England: Knightsbridge & Harrods, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Pauls’s Cathedral, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Guards, if held.
London to Paris: by Eurostar Train through the Chunnel
Paris, France: visit Montmartre, Sacre-Coeur Church & panoramic view of the city; La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Eiffel Tower, Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, & Champs Elysées.
Bruges, Belgium: visit one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities.
Brussels, Belgium: overnight in this bustling city.
Amsterdam, Holland: visit a diamond center, city’s highlights; Dam Square, Royal Palace, Mint Tower, take a Canal Cruise, visit world renowned Aalsmeer Flower Auction & the Royal Delft Pottery Factory. Drive through The Hague (seat of the Dutch government), see the North Sea resort of Scheveningen and the fishing village of Volendam-known for its old fishing boats & traditional clothing still worn by some.

Itinerary

Day 1, Sat. Oct. 25 Fly to Europe

Your vacation begins as you board your overnight transatlantic flight on your way to London, England!

Day 2, Sun. Oct 26 Arrival in London, England

Arrive into London and after getting settled (depending on your flight arrival time) you can start exploring this fantastic city! A local host will be available to help you make the most of your stay. Please note that hotels are usually not available for check in until late afternoon however you may store your luggage so you can start exploring the lively British capital. Meet your host in the lobby this evening for a welcome get together to meet your fellow single travelers.

Day 3, Mon. Oct 27 London

After breakfast, we head out for a sightseeing tour with a local guide which includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Pauls’s Cathedral, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Guards, if held.

Dinner is at leisure to enjoy a local pub or some fish and chips! Perhaps join an optional cruise tonight on the River Thames. (B)

Day 4, Tue. Oct 28 London at Leisure

A full free day for independent activities to enjoy London. This afternoon you may want to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. Or take a tour to Stonehenge and Bath…lots of things to see and do….make sure you research before you go on what there is to see that YOU want to see!

Dinner at leisure and then maybe a London Play…lots to choose from! (B)

Day 5, Wed. Oct 29 London to Paris via the Chunnel!

Meet your host and transfer to the railway station to board the Eurostar Train which is the second longest undersea tunnel in the world running beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.

After arrival in Paris we meet our tour director at the train station and begin our day in this beautiful capital of France with a visit to Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris and the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church. Montmartre is the last village in Paris and is the home of local artist, painters, and sculptors and shops where artists are ready to sketch your portrait along the street. There are lots of little shops and restaurants as well as a popular area for locals to visit on the weekends. It also includes the Sacre-Coeur Church, a Byzantine-style Basilica dating from the 19^th century and completed in 1914 and it has a panoramic view of the capital covering a 50 mile radius.

After a panoramic view of the city, enjoy dinner at leisure with new friends from the group and absorb the excitement of an evening in Paris…the City of Light! (B)

Day 6, Thur. Oct 30 Paris

After breakfast, a full day to explore one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities. Our included sightseeing with a local expert will show you many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées.

After returning to the hotel tonight maybe an optional cabaret show that Paris is know for! (B)

Day 7, Fri. Oct 31 Paris at Leisure

Another full day to explore the city that’s known throughout the world for its fashions, art, museums, delicious food, and culture. So there is lots to still see and do in this city. Optional excursions to The Louvre Museum or the Palace and Gardens of Versailles are available today, as a well as activities on your own or with new friends from the group.

Paris is full of museums, parks, famous landmarks, great shops and famous designer stores…make sure you research before you leave to discover the things and places you want to see on your trip to this wonderful city!

Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for dinner tonight. (B)

Day 8, Sat. Nov 1 Paris to Bruges to Brussels, Belgium

After leaving Paris this am, most of today is dedicated to Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Originating during the defense of the Flemish coast from Viking attack, and once an important wool trading port, it now proudly tells the story of art and architecture of the Middle Ages. Your local guide will show you the Church of Our Lady, the Market with its belfry, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the City Hall. There is time for lunch, souvenir hunting, and exploring on your own before arriving at our hotel in Brussels this evening. (B)

Day 9, Sun. Nov 2 Brussels to Amsterdam, Holland

After breakfast this am, travel this morning through Antwerp and into the Netherlands. When we arrive we will visit a famous diamond center and meet our local guide for sightseeing featuring the city’s highlights; Dam Square, Royal Palace and the Mint Tower. Finally, a Canal Cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. Check in to your hotel later this afternoon and you may wish to join an optional Dutch dinner and walk in old Amsterdam. (B)

Day 10, Mon. Nov 3 Amsterdam

We start the day with an early visit to the impressive Aalsmeer Flower Auction, where more than 17 million flowers and two million plants are sold each day. Next, we continue to the world renowned Royal Delft Pottery Factory with its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware pieces; see skilled craftsmen at work. Then proceed through The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice to the North Sea resort of Scheveningen before returning to your hotel. (B)

Day 11, Tues. Nov 4 Amsterdam-Excursion to Volendam

This morning enjoy the Dutch capital at your leisure. Later in the afternoon tour the fishing village of Volendam, well-known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents.

Later, we return to Amsterdam for our ‘Farewell Dinner’. (B,D)

Day 12, Wed. Nov 5 Amsterdam-Transfer to Airport!

Time to say good-bye to your fellow travelers! Your homebound flight arrives today. (B)

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Price

$1899.00 land only, per person, based on double occupancy.

$ 469.00 single supplement –add to above price (very limited availability-book early!)

Airfare is additional. You need to fly into London and out of Amsterdam. We need your flight schedules with final payment!!

Roundtrip Airport Transfers are included IF you arrive into London on the day of the tour starting- October 26. You can arrive into Heathrow Airport at anytime but if flying into Gatwick Airport you must arrive between 6am- 11pm.

Departure transfers out of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will be provided on the last day of the tour only, November 5. There will be two transfers-an early morning transfer and a later morning one only. If your flights don’t match those times you’ll need to purchase another transfer.

Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Please inquire when signing up for the trip.

Price does not include: items of a personal nature, passports or visas, any phone calls, tips and gratuities to drive and guides as well as local guides, and meals not mentioned in itinerary.

A valid passport is required for U.S. travelers and should be valid up to 6 months after the trip. Non-U.S. citizens please check with your local consulates for required passports, visas or other documentation for entry.

Fine Print –Intro to Europe…Economically! October 25-November 5, 2008

Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions. Please fax or mail to us the Reservation Form found on our website with your reservation.

Per our European Tour Company- 1) Hotels are moderate, basic hotels and not centrally located to keep the price down 2) Hotels are confirmed 30-60 days prior to the trip & 3) in the rare event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Payments are preferred by check (made payable to Travel Advisors) but credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) are also accepted.

Deposits A deposit of $200.00 is due with your booking. The tour operator would like all deposits by June 27 please.

Final payments are due 70 days prior to the trip.

Cancellation Fee and Refunds All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations 91 days or more prior to the trip will receive a full refund of your deposit, less a $50 cancellation fee applied to your credit card. Any cancellations within 90 days of departure, no refund will be provided. No refund on unused portions of the trip. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy and are usually no refund, but may be changeable with a fee.

** Travel Insurance is highly recommended**

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