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France, Switzerland & Germany
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June 22 - 29, 2009
Only 8 participants, private van and driver.
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Discounts from $400. Details below.
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The entire tour is from ONE HOTEL center>Includes flights from Detroit, superior class hotel with bath, entrances and tours as noted, daily breakfast and dinner and featuring the Black Forest and its capital Freiburg, ancient villages, the back roads of eastern France, a wine tasting, the capital of the new European Union Strasbourg , the charming, medieval town of Colmar , and, perhaps best of all, Switzerland , the unforgettable Swiss Alps and the ultimate Swiss city, Lucerne, located directly on the shimmering Lake Lucerne . All of this from ONE HOTEL in the wine growing village of Ihringen, Germany.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Board our jet for the overnight flight to Europe.
Day 2: A drive through the leafy hills of southwest Germany brings us into the wine growing area of the southern Rhine. Near the French border is the tiny vineyard town of Ihringen, our home for the week.
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Day 3: Into the Vosges Mountains of eastern France to the ancient medieval town of Colmar . Colmar is famous for its luscious wine, great food, wooden balconies that line narrow streets and the "Venetian Quarter" with its canals and quays, turrets, cobblestones and fluffy French bread. This afternoon we drive through the countryside and enjoy the green hills and fields that are alive with verdant vineyards.
Day 4: Birthplace of the Grimm Fairy Tales, legends of kings and goblins, we visit the Black Forest today. The meandering roads climb up and down the thickly pine forested hills, through tiny villages and past sky blue lakes.
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Day 5: South into the Swiss Alps to the heart of the country, Lake Lucerne . along the lake sits the incomparable city of Lucerne, surrounded by towering, glistening snow-capped Alps. A walking tour takes us up to the Glacier Gardens, back into the city market place and for a view of the Kapell Bridge, symbol of the city. Take a boat cruise, enjoy lunch at an outdoor cafe, visit the Picasso museum or the National Transportation Museum with its full sized jet airliner.
Day 6: A day in Strasbourg . Originally a Roman town, later located in Germany then in France, this city is a microcosm of France itself and is regarded as a small Paris, second most popular city in the nation. It is dominated by the magnificent Cathedral de Notre Dame de Strasbourg which dates to the year 1000. The marvelous astronomical clock and the lovely Gothic architecture make this a must see. Nearby is the section of the town know as "Petite France", a collection of medieval buildings that evoke France through the ages and reflect life as it is all over France today.
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Day 7: A visit to Freiburg, capital of the Black Forest and a famous university town. The shady parks, cool cafes, lively city market filled with everything from books to flowers to vegetables and collectibles, the beautiful department stores and tiny boutiques, and the little rivers that flow throughout the town all make up the character of this unique city. A walking tour reveals all this, the remarkable history and its remarkable people. This afternoon is a winery tour and wine tasting back in Ihringen.
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Day 8: After an adventure-filled week, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA.
From $2892 per person in a double. Single supplement $290. ONLY $2492 per person in a double with early deposit.
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