RED LINE 9 – DAY TOUR [ GERMANY• NETHERLANDS • BELGIUM•FRANCE •LUXEMBOURG]

• TOUR TYPE: Escorted group tour (English-Speaking)
• TOUR NAME:Red Line (can be combined with the Green, Purple and/or BlueLine Tour)
• PRICE:  AUD $ 1160 pp. Single Supplement: AUD $790.Room matching surcharge: $300  (plus mandatory tip of €7 per person per day), land-only price

RED LINE –TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 (Sunday) :Frankfurt

Upon arrival at Frankfurt airport, we will take you to the hotel and then you are free to go. * Frankfurt Airport Transfer (FRA): 07: 00-22: 00

Day 2 (Monday): Frankfurt – Bonn – Cologne – Amsterdam (500 km)

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. 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. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Amsterdam or city nearby

Day 3 (Tuesday):  Amsterdam–ZaanseSchans – Amsterdam(50 km)

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 ZaanseSchans.  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 practised 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. After disembarking you’ll walk to one of the city’s grandest areas, Dam Square, where the Royal Palace is located and the Queen’s birthday celebrations take place. You’ll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner. (B)

From mid-March to mid-May we will also visit Keukenhof Garden, more informations please see: www.keukenhof.com

Hotel: 3* in Amsterdam or city nearby

Note:Attraction Fee involved:

Amsterdam Canal Cruise                        €15

Keukenhof Gardens (March-May)           €18

Day 4 (Wednesday):  Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris (500 km)

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. In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish MannekenPis Statue.After some free time, during which you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights.  Then from Brussels it’s south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Paris or city nearby

Day 5 (Thursday):Paris – Versailles – Paris(60 km)

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 ChampsÉlysées to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution. 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.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.

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. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Paris or city nearby

Note:Attraction Fee involved:

Palace of Versailles                   €18

Eiffel Tower 2nd floor                €16

Eiffel Tower top floor                €25

Day 6 (Friday): Paris

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. You can then take a leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers splendidc views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.

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 PalaisGarnier, Paris’s opera house. 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. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Paris or city nearby (optional – if post tour hotel is chosen)

Note:Attraction Fee involved:

Le Louvre Museum                                                        €15

River Seine Cruise                                                         €14

Lido/Moulin Rouge Show with transfer :               €150

Day 7 (Saturday): Paris – Reims – Luxembourg (420 km)

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. 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. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Luxembourg City or city nearby

Day 8 (Sunday): Luxembourg – Trier – Koblenz –Rudesheim am Rhein–Frankfurt (400 km)

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. 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.

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. 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 centrepiece. (B)

Hotel: 3* in Frankfurt or city nearby

Note: Attraction Fee involved:

Traditional Pork Knuckle Lunch                                                  €20

Rhine River Cruise (operational from 3 April to 31 Oct only)         €15

Day 9  (Monday): Frankfurt

You are free in the morning and be taken to the airport.

(The above journey is for reference only, there will be a change in the actual situation and the guest will not be disputed or compensated, our company will arrange the most suitable trip.)

NOTE

(1).Meal Basis: (B) = Continental Breakfast

(2). Whilst every effort is made to operate this tour as advertised, on occasion it may be necessary to make changes to the accommodation, the routing or order of an itinerary.  Compensation will not be payable for alterations to the itinerary or nightly accommodation.

RED LINE–ATTRACTIONS AND OPTIONALS PRICE LIST

Traditional pork knuckle menu with beer (Koblenz)                              €20

River Rhine Cruise (Kamp-Bornhofen)                                                      €15

Amsterdam Canal Cruise (under 16 €10, under 4 is free)                        €15

Keukenhof Garden (March-May)                                                                  €18

Palace of Versilles        (under 18– free entrance)                                      €18

Louvre Museum             (under 18– free entrance)                                     €15

River Seine Cruise                                                                                             €14

Paris Lido Show or Moulin Rouge Show with Transfer                             €150

Paris by Night                                                                                       €35

Paris City Entrance Tax + Overnight City Tax (Per Person Per Day)   €15

Must be paid prior to entering the cities – no concessions available

RED LINE – JOINING POINTS

Your customers can choose to start their tour at any of the joining points along the tour route listed below.

NOTE: The coach will depart on time at the joining points.Please ask your customers to report to the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. goEUgo cannot be held liable for those who miss the pick-up at the designated time. Passenger accepts full responsibility for any expense.

RED LINE– DROP OFF POINTS

• If your clients chose an alternative drop off point, please make a note in the ‘Other Services’ section of the goEUgo booking form – at the time of booking and our operation team will pass on this information to the Tour Manager.
• Please advise your clients that the drop off time is for reference only and may vary slightly due to traffic/ unforeseen circumstances.

RED LINE– HOTELS

The hotels we use are selected to provide your customerswith a comfortable stay in a relaxing environment.  All are three-star, with continental breakfast included.  Hotel details are provided 24 hours before check-in date A selection of our preferred partners in our main destinations is listed below.

NOTE:  Please advise your customers that the list of hotels above covers some of the accommodation we use, and they may be accommodated in a different but equal three-star hotel in the city or a city nearby.