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London - Paris - Amsterdam
30s - 40s -50s & Active 60s Singles
Vacation
April 26 - May 6
2012
$2,795*
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London is one of the world's great cities,
vibrant London manages to shine in the greyest weather and its diversity
defies a simple definition. This sprawling city has drawn people for
centuries, looking for something and finding the unexpected. London's
landscape is steeped in British history and tradition. The classic sights of
Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben could not be more English,
and are a permanent symbol of England's former greatness.
Paris is confident that it's the world's most beautiful,
fashionable and artistic capital. Visit just once and it's hard to disagree.
Walking through the heart of Paris you often feel like you've wandered onto an art
film set; much of the city has been scrubbed clean in recent years and it's never
looked more fabulous. Its inhabitants are the definition of style, its architecture
includes some of the most spectacular buildings and monuments in Europe and the
ambiance is by turns exciting and alluring.
Amsterdam, with its canals, distinctive architecture and liberal
culture, is one of Europe's most fun and laid-back cities and the capital of the
Netherlands and has something to suit every taste. The cobbled streets are made for
wandering, or cycling, and enjoying the typical Dutch landscapes of boat-lined
canals and architectural landmarks such as the Oude Kerk and Beurs van Berlage. Of
course the best way to see the city is from a boat and over three million people
enjoyed a canal cruise in Amsterdam last year.
London - Paris - Amsterdam Singles Vacation Daily
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart Your
Hometown
Your vacation begins when get onboard your overnight flight to
London. Plan your flight to arrive the following morning.
Day 2 - London,
England
 Arrive
in London and take your shuttle to our hotel. Meet all your new singles travel
friends as we are greeted in the lobby by our tour host at
3:00pm. Tour London's most important sights on a city tour before we head to
our hotel. London’s landmarks are timeless, view the Houses of Parliament, Big
Ben, Hyde Park and St. James’s Palace.
Tonight enjoy your Welcome Dinner at a local pub.
 Day 3 - London,
England
Wear you walking
shoes, today the
group will explore London. Take a guided tour of the Tower of London, see
the Crown Jewels and St Paul's Cathedral. See the changing of the guard (time and
weather permitting).
Visit Westminster Abby and take a cruise along the
Thames.
Later, soar 450 feet above the River Thames on an optional evening ride on the London Eye to view the bright
lights of London. The excursion also includes dinner after the ride.
Day 4 - London,
England
 Today
is a free day so you can continue to explore London on your own or spend the
day on an optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath.
In London continue to soak in the English history at
the celebrated British Museum, take a walk in Covent Gardens, take in a show, the
choice is yours.
Or venture into the British countryside and step back in time when you visit the
Salisbury Cathedral, mysterious Stonehenge and the Georgian city of Bath.
Day 5 - London to Paris
 After
an early breakfast we transfer to St. Pancras train station and board the
high-speed Eurostar train bound for Paris. We will be transferred to our
hotel and check in.
Get a bird's eye view of the cobbled streets of the Left Bank and the Napoleonic
splendor of the Ecole Militaire as we board the Hop On Hop Off Buses of Paris. We
will stop at the Eiffel Tower for photos
and take the elevator to the top (not included). Then back on
the bus to pass by the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House, Les Invalides, and travel
past the chic shops and boutiques of the Champs-Élysées. You’ll also pass the
spectacular cathedral of Notre Dame, whose massive interior can hold over 6,000
worshipers.
Tonight let's people watch as we get a bite to eat a
local cafe
Day
6 - Paris
Put those walking shoes
back on as we continue to explore Paris using our Paris Pass and the Hop
on Hop Off Bus. You can stay with the host of go off on your own as all your
admissions are free to the following.
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The Louvre museum has extensive collections organized
into seven departments. These are housed in the three wings of the
museum: Sully, Denon and Richelieu. These wings are respectively to
the west, south, and north of the Pyramid. The Hall Napoléon is the
name used to denote the space beneath the Pyramid which is now the
official entrance to the Louvre |
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Tours de Notre Dame de Paris (Towers of Notre
Dame)
Climb the steps to the tope on Notre Dame and visit the tower. Visit
the gargoyles and the bell. Walk outside and the see the views from all
sides.
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Musée d'Orsay
The Orsay Museum unites some of the world's most famous paintings,
sculptures, photographs ) from 1848 to 1905.
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From the roof of the Arch there are spectacular views. Looking
eastwards, down the Champs Elysées, toward the Louvre, there is the
Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Arc de
Triomphe du Carrousel. Westward - in the distance is its larger and
newer cousin, La Grande Arche de la Défense.
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Musée Rodin
Works and collections of the sculptor, Auguste Rodin, presented in an
eighteenth century mansion. Architects: Auber, Gabriel (1729-1931). A
few great works of the master are exhibited in the garden (The
Thinker... The Burghers of Calais). |
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Musée de l'Armée, Tombeau de Napoléon (Les
Invalides)
The Army museum, created in 1905, is housed in the
prestigious "Hôtel National des Invalides". It is the most
important museum of military history in France and one of the leading
ones in the world. The permanent collections are displayed
chronologically from Antiquity to the end of the Second World
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Free Admission
to these
Museums and Monuments
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•Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de
Paris •Musée national d'arts modernes (Centre
Pompidou)
•Musée des Arts
d'Afrique et d'Océanie •Musée national des Arts asiatiques Guimet
•Musée des Arts décoratifs •Musée des Arts et Métiers
•Musée de l'Assistance Publique -
Hôpitaux de Paris •Maison de Balzac •Musée Bourdelle •Musée du quai
Branly •Musée Carnavalet •Musée Cernuschi - Musée des Arts de
l'Asie de la Ville de Paris •Chapelle expiatoire •Musée de la
Cinémathèque française •Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - La
Villette •Musée Cognacq Jay
•Conciergerie •Musée national Eugène Delacroix
•Musée des égouts de Paris (the sewers
of Paris) •Musée Jean-Jacques Henner •Maison de Victor Hugo •Musée de l'Institut du
Monde Arabe •Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de
chevalerie •Musée national de la Marine •Mémorial du Maréchal
Leclerc de Hauteclocque et de la
Libération de Paris
- Musée Jean Moulin •Musée de la Mode et du Textile
•Musée de la Monnaie
•Musée Gustave Moreau
•Musée du Moyen Age - Thermes de
Cluny •Musée de la
Musique - La Villette •Musée Nissim de
Camondo
•Musée
national de l'Orangerie des Tuileries •Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération
•Panthéon
•Petit-Palais - Musée des Beaux-Arts de la
Ville de Paris •Musée des
Plans-reliefs •Musée de
la Poste •Musée de la
Publicité •Sainte-Chapelle •Musée de la Vie romantique
•Musée Zadkine
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Tonight dinner on
your own or you can join the group at a local cafe.
Then enjoy the
optional Moulin Rouge show.
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7 - Paris-
Versailles - Paris
After breakfast we take the train
to The Châteaux de Versailles, also known as the Palace of Versailles, one of the
largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around 2,143 windows, 1,252
fireplaces, and 67 staircases.
The excursion includes the Great
Royal Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Bedroom. We can take a leisurely
stroll or the take the optional tram around the Palace Park through some of
the "Groves".
Upon returning to Paris you can visit the Louvre,
which is open late tonight or enjoy a walk along the Champ de Elyses.
Day 8
- Paris to Amsterdam
 Enjoy
a ride on the Thalys high-speed train to Amsterdam. Upon arrival we will check
into our centrally located hotel.
Our first day in Amsterdam, often called 'Venice of the north' would not
be complete without a canal boat ride. Pass along some of the city’s most beautiful
spots. While gliding through the old centre of the city you see elegant merchant’s
mansions, carillon-crowned churches and the warehouses with their rich history from
Holland’s Golden Age.
Tonight the group will stroll along the streets of Amsterdam and have dinner at a
local restaurant (not included)
Day 9 - Amsterdam
 This
morning we will enjoy a walking tour of Amsterdam. View the magnificent
houseboats and homes that dot the canal banks, along with the usual parade of
bicyclists. Stroll around the historical centre as our guide exposes us to
over 800 years of "Amsterdam" culture. From its humble beginnings on the river
Amstel to the glorious "Golden Age" Amsterdam has an exclusive place in world
history.
A free afternoon to use your
Holland pass and explore the Dutch capital; visit the Van Gogh Museum, the
Houseboat Museum, Oude Kerk (oldest church), Rembrendant House Museum and maybe
even a coffee house. The city is wonderfully small scale, ensuring you will never
venture too far off course.
There will be time to relax and have dinner before the optional Dark Amsterdam
tour.
 Day 10 - Amsterdam
Today you can continue to explore Amsterdam on your own using the Amsterdam Pass, rent a bike or
spend the morning on an optional excursion to the Dutch Countryside, enjoy a
tour that covers the magnificent area of Dutch Polder landscape including
Edam .
Tonight is our farewell dinner at a local
restaurant
Day 11 - Amsterdam
Sad to say but our London - Paris -
Amsterdam tour has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all
your new singles travel buddies as we make our way to the airport and our flights
home.
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