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Römerberg: The historic heart of the city
where you can shop, eat and soak in the historic atmosphere of the city. Sachsenhausen: City suburb south of the Main with traditional Apfelwein (cider)
bars. Goethe’s House: Birth place of Germany’s greatest poet.
Amsterdamby canal.
Amsterdam is world famous for its four rings of canals round the oldest part of
the city, its 1281 bridges and hundreds of 17th century houses lining the boat
filled waterways.
ThePlantin-Moretus
Museum in Antwerp, Belgium, stems from the most important printer-publisher
in the second half of the sixteenth century. A Guttenberg Bible, the oldest
printing presses in the world, and well preserved record of sixteenth century
domestic and commercial life make this museum with its thirty-four rooms well
worth a visit. One of the most beautiful printed books preceding 1501 (incunables
or cradle books) is without doubt the 36-linedGutenberg
Bible, made with the letter material of the book printing inventor.
Post-incunables (books from between 1501 - 1540) are also amply represented.
Brusselsis
known as the capital of Europe because it has become synonymous with the project
to unite the continent. Shopping around the Grand’ Place will be some of the
best of the entire trip. Fashionable shops with good prices. The ornate Baroque
guild houses with their burnished facades were completed in 1695. The end result
of Louis XIV’s folly is Europe’s most sumptuous market square.
The branch atLuxembourgis
the smallest we will visit, which in its own way, makes it very special. The branch
is manned by four very hospitable brothers and sisters at the branch, who are
happy to show us their home. Luxembourg has always occupied a prime position on
the map of international politics. From 1443 until 1839 it suffered no fewer
than six foreign occupations, transforming Luxembourg into one of the most
important fortifications in the world. Therefore, the scenery of both the
country and city of Luxembourg is rich which historical castles, churches,
bridges and fortresses.
Thun and Interlaken,
two beautiful gateways tothe Alps,
sit on opposite ends of Thun lake. Thun features an unspoiled old town with fine
buildings, attractive squares, and "double-decker" shops plus a world-famous
castle and the Schadau Park. The mountains are so close you can almost touch
them.
The Castle
of Chillonsits
on a solid rock island jutting out into lake Geneve. It was here that Lord Byron
wrote his famous romantic poem "The Prisoner of Chillon." The original
surrounding wall of the castle was built before the 11th century. Inside the
walls are three courtyards surrounded by the moat bridge entrance (originally a
drawbridge), military quarters, cannon rooms, long loopholes for archers,
dungeons and underground vaults. Its history is rich and well preserved.
Montreuxhas
long been considered the diamond of the Swiss Riviera. You will find palm trees,
balm weather, and flowering camellias alongside Lake Geneva. Experience a
spectacular view of Lake Geneva by riding on the cable railway to Caux and the
Rochers de Naye or take a 45 minute boat ride out on the lake and experience the
breathtaking view of the Alps that tower above.
Rothenburgis the "medieval
capital" of Germany. A walk through Rothenburg is just like a time tunnel. Not
only stately towers, massive fortifications and patrician houses but also the
historical festivals will bring you closer to the spirit of the middle ages. And
there is no doubt that there is also a spirit of hospitality in this town.
Frankfurt: Goethe’s House (self guided)
Duesseldorf, Germany, Emmen, Netherlands
Monday
Branch tour Emmen, Netherlands. Zaanse Schans, Canal ride in Amsterdam,
Brussels, Belgium
Tuesday
Tour Branch Kraainem Belgium. Tour Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp,Belgium,
Free Afternoon and Evening in Brussels, Belgium
Wednesday
Visit and shop Luxembourg. Train ride / Boat ride / Shop / Wine Tasting on the
Moselle River
Thursday
Lunch in Strasbourg, France. Check into Hotel in Thun, Switzerland
Friday
Branch tour in Thun, Free day in Interlaken and Thun
Saturday
Montreux: Le Chateau Chillon Tour
Lunch around Montreux, ride through the Swiss Alps
Sunday
Lunch Lindau Island,Explore
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Germany
Monday
Day in Rothenburg
Tuesday
Leave Rothenburg.
Tour Selters Branch, Germany. Frankfurt, Germany
Wednesday
Depart Frankfurt
OPTIONAL: Add London, Paris, Athens, Madrid or Vienna at the beginning or to the end of your
tour as follows:
1st day of add-on
Arrive Target City by
Train or Plane
2nd day of add-on
free-time: Target City
3rd day of add-on
Explore Target City
4th day of add-on
Depart Target City by
Train or Plane
Add-on prices start at $720 per person, based on
double occupancy. This add-on is an additional 4 days and 3 nights and is NOT
guided by a BCT tour guide.
Tour
Notes:
A deposit of $350 per person is required at the time you make your
reservation to ensure your space on the tour. Refunds are possible only to those
who purchase travel insurance, provided cancellation conditions are met. Payment
in full is due 90 days before the trip departure date.