ABOUT EU HOLIDAYS MISSION The year 2019 brings about a significant milestone for EU Holidays, as we are not only expanding to a bigger operations office in Suntec City, the company Delighting every travel experience has also consolidated our various subsidiary offices together to form a one-stop travel hub that is able to accommodate our customers’ various travelling needs. VISION The brand new EU Travel Expo gives customers a more enhanced and integrated experience when it comes to envisioning their ideal vacation journey. Be Travellers’ FIRST choice Despite being a young company, EU Holidays has gained significant recognition VALUES from both customers and industry professionals alike. Since 2012, our company was awarded the ‘Top MasterCard Supporter’ in NATAS Travel, and has also 1. Deliver what we promise received multiple excellence awards for our quality service and brand in 2. Serve customers passionately Singapore and Asia. 3. Do what we do, best 4. Make work fun EU Holidays has consistently been named as the top travel agency for Europe 5. Care for employees and USA tours by escape! magazine, Weekender Singapore and TripZilla.sg since 6. Stay as one big family as we grow 2012. Furthermore, our company has received recognition from TripZilla.sg as 7. Be a good business partner the best in the industry for our exotic tours in 2018. In recent years, our various 8. Be socially responsible supporting partners such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair and Lufthansa have also named us as their top travel agent as well. PROGRESS AND MILESTONES In addition, EU Holidays had gone through the yearlong Customer-Centric Founded in late 2010, EU Holidays was established by driven, Initiative (CCI) program and successfully attained the Singapore Service Class dynamic and innovative individuals who banded together with the certification in 2016, under SPRING Singapore. This certifies EU Holidays with the sole intention of offering customers a whole new travel experience niche Business Excellence (BE) standard for service. The following year also saw – the main driving force for our company. EU Holidays receiving the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA), which was inaugurated in 2002 by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) Within eight years of business operations, we have expanded EU and Lianhe Zaobao, for our exemplary service. Holidays and opened up three other subsidiary offices to focus on the various needs of our customers, mainly EU MICE, EU Asia Holidays and EU Vacations. These offices mainly cater to corporate needs, regional trips and the Malaysian market respectively.
ITINERARIES CONTENTS 6 13D10N Italy Switzerland France 38 9D6N Germany Belgium Amsterdam ECERPS 44 ECCGAS 12 10D7N Flowery Switzerland Paris ECSPSS 10D7N Insights Of Netherlands 16 15D12N Europe Discovery ECAMSS ECDISS 48 10D7N Grand Train Tour Of Switzerland 22 11D8N Europe Highlights ECSTTS ECCHLS 54 12D9N Indulgence France 26 13D10N All-In-Europe Footprint ECFRWS ECCFPS 60 10D7N Italy Fiesta 30 10D7N Central Europe 5 Countries ECCIFS ECCCES 66 13D10N Romantic Italy 34 10D7N London Paris ECITWS Brussels Amsterdam ECLPAS 69 11D8N South Italy, Sicily + Malta ECITSS SWEDEN FINLAND NORWAY ESTONIA 6 DENMARK LATVIA LITHUANIA IRELAND UNITED NETHERLANDS POLAND BELARUS KINGDOM PORTUGAL GERMANY CZECH REP. UKRAINE BELGIUM SLOVAKIA MOLDOVA LUXEMBOURG ROMANIA FRANCE SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA CROAITA BOSNIA SERBIA ITALY MONTENEGRO BULGARIA SPAIN MACEDONIA ALBANIA GREECE TURKEY EU Holidays | Central Europe 1
FEATURES CONTENTS 9 Trübsee Alpine Lodge 10 Swiss Fondue 11 Zermatt Treat your palate to some Breathe in the fresh air as hearty Swiss fondue! you meander through the car-free streets of Zermatt. 20 London / Amsterdam 42 Holland 47 Exploring Switzerland By Train Embark on an exciting journey Explore Holland’s most Chug along the scenic routes of that will take you to iconic memorable sights. Switzerland by train and let the landmarks that have stood railway tracks bring you to places the test of time. beyond your wildest dreams! 51 France 58 Civita di Bagnoregio 65 Venice Discover this quaint Italian Venice is a unique city that leaves A whirlwind discovery of village that has not only stood travellers from far and wide amorous France takes you to the test of time, but also the spellbound with its historical a smattering of delightful little many trials that came with it. structures and elegant gondolas villages that beckon with floating down long, narrow canals. serenity and quiet allure. EU HOLIDAYS TRAVEL JOURNALS are published by EU Holidays Pte Ltd. No part of this publicaiton is to be reproduced, stored, transmitted, digitally or otherwise, without the prior consent of the publisher. The information contained herein is accurate at time of printing. Changes may have occurred since this magazine went to print. The publisher will not be held liable for any damages, loss, injury or inconvenience, arising in connection with the contents of the brochure. 2 Central Europe | EU Holidays
Extra Miles, Extra Smiles KNOWLEDGE & PASSION & LOVE DIVERSE CHOICES & EXPERIENCE OPTIONS When it comes to travel, there is nobody Our staff members are armed with vast travel more passionate and enthusiastic than the EU Holidays is well-known for our ability to design knowledge and invaluable experience so as to staff at EU Holidays. Our employee’s love different types of itinerary to cater to different assist our customers by giving the best advice and dedication for their jobs drive them to clienteles. Each itinerary is specially personalised to to suit their needs. The company equips all staff deliver quality services. They are trained to be fit every customer’s needs, wants and interests. The with top quality and comprehensive in-house caring and attentive to every detail of what the option to extend your stay can even be arranged for training, on-job training, and external courses customer desires, providing the best support your itinerary. New itineraries are also launched lead by professionals in the field. These courses that caters to their individual needs. on a regular basis because we believe in creating concentrate on providing our staff with the an original and exclusive experience for our knowledge of giving the best travel experience customers. EU Holidays takes special effort to craft in Europe and USA. This is an essential aspect a wide variety of unique itineraries that customers of EU Holidays as we aim to give each and every can choose from. The range of itineraries vary from customer an unforgettable holiday. premium to cost saving, active to relaxing tours, and intensive coverage or country focus packages. We also work directly with our partners to provide our customers with special privileges and additional perks for their trips. 4 Central Europe | EU Holidays
INNOVATING EXCELLENT QUALITY REPUTATION & TRENDSETTERS MADE AFFORDABLE AWARD WINNING EU Holidays has always strived to stay ahead Quality should not be compromised for EU Holidays has the prestigious honour of of the latest trends, especially for travel and affordability. That is why here at EU Holidays, we receiving many awards such as the Asia technology. Our company was the first travel believe in having the best of both worlds. Our tour Excellence Award 2013 and the Singapore agency to introduce exclusive tours to the Norway packages are customised to be the best value Excellence Award 2013. Both ESCAPE! and Arctic Circle, and brought about the popular trend for your money. Offered at an attractive rate, our Weekender travel magazines have also awarded of travelling to Finland. In order to provide our packages are packed with 4-5 star hotel stays, EU Holidays as the No. 1 Reader’s Choice for customers with unforgettable experiences when scrumptious meals, and an experience of a last Europe and USA tours. Our company has been travelling with EU Holidays, we make the effort time. EU Holidays is the only agency that offers recognised for our outstanding service, and also to reach out to organizations and companies you a night’s stay in a 5-star Hilton hotel on Venice earned us a strong following of loyal customers. overseas to obtain the best arrangements for islands as well as a 5-star Heritage hotel for your EU holidays won the TripZilla excellence awards activities and accommodations for our tour accommodation in Interlaken. for “Best for Europe 2015” and “Best for USA packages. For our Northern Europe tours, we 2015” and has recently received the prestigious have specially arranged for customers to stay Singapore Trusted Quality Brand 2015 award. in the newly launched and more spacious glass In addition, the travel agency has gone through igloos in Finland. We are also the sole distributing the Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) program partner for exclusive sledging activities on Mt. and has attended Singapore Service Class Bussalp for our Switzerland tours. certification under SPRING Singapore. The agency certifies EU Holidays with the niche Business Excellence (BE) standard for service. We’ll do it for you! EU Holidays | Central Europe 5
13D10N ITALY FOLLOW US.... ECERPS SWITZERLAND FRANCE Revel in the rich history and culture Europe BSEELSLETR as you catch a glimpse of ancient Rome. Wander the streets of Italy, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Switzerland, and bask in France’s art and culture. MT. TITLIS, SWITZERLAND Travel Validity Period: 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019
HIGHLIGHTS ITALY SWITZERLAND GERMANY ROME INTERLAKEN 2 Paris 1 • Va can City • Lake Thun & • Colosseum the Alps • Sis ne Chapel Lorraine Region (Entrance Included) • View overlooking Lake Titisee the Jungfrau • Va can Museum Trubsee SWITZERLAND (Entrance Included) • St. Peter’s Basilica LUCERNE FRANCE Interlaken 1 Lucerne • Roman Forum • Old Chapel Bridge 11 • Trevi Fountain • Old Town • Bucherer • Lion Monument 1 1 Venice-Mestre PISA Milan • Piazza del Miracoli ENGELBERG Tuscany • Leaning Tower • Mt. Titlis Pisa 1 of Pisa (Entrance included) SIENA • Ice Flyer Siena • Piazza de Campo • Glacier Cave Rome 1 • Trübsee Alpine Lodge TUSCANY • The Mall Factory Outlet Flight path ITALY GERMANY Traverse by coach Featured destinations VENICE’S ISLANDS BADEN- • St. Mark’s Square WÜRTTEMBERG Overnight stays 1 2 • Doge’s Palace • Lake Ti see in • Bridge of Sighs • Glass Blowing Black Forest Factory FRANCE MILAN PARIS EXCLUSIVES MT. TITLIS • Sforza Castle • Champs-Élysées • Ice Flyer • Milan Cathedral • Arc de Triomphe • Alpine Lodge Hotel • Titlis Glacier Park • La Scala Opera • Place de la Concorde • Sis ne Chapel & Va can Museum • Louvre Museum • Eiffel Tower Entrance House • Eiffel Tower • Galleria Vi orio (Entrance included) Emanuele II • Galeries Lafaye e DELICACIES DAY 1 DAY 3 Meal Plan HOMEROME ROMESIENATUSCANY 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners Meals on Board Breakfast, Floren ne Steak Dinner with Wine (Beef) Speciali es Assemble at the airport and take-off to Rome. • Tuscany Floren ne Steak dinner Escape from the city and make your way to • 4-course Swiss fondue combo dinner DAY 2 the picturesque Medieval Village in • 3-course French dinner with wine Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of ROME countryside located in Siena. Explore the 4★ HOTELS winding streets in the historic centre of Lunch – Local Fare Siena, a well-preserved city that was ROME Mercure declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. TUSCANY Novotel Start the day with a guided tour of Rome, Stop by the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s VENICE Crowne Plaza with the first stop at the Vatican City. Revel top Gothic cathedrals decorated with MILAN Doubletree by Hilton at the masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel, intricate carvings and statues. Capture LUCERNE Lakeside Hotel its stunning frescoed ceiling was painted stunning photos at the Piazza del Campo, MT. TITLIS Alpine Lodge by the renowned sculptor Michelangelo known for its architectural beauty as one of INTERLAKEN Royal St George himself. See the immense collections of Europe’s greatest medieval squares and see LORRAINE Novotel/Mercure artworks in the Vatican Museums, and feast the Palazzo del Comune, a Renaissance PARIS Courtyard by Marriott your eyes upon the intricate details of St. Town Hall. Finally, you may also wish to go Peter’s Basilica. Next, we will view the on an optional excursion to Florence. *Note: Hotels subject to final confirma on. Should there Colosseum, it is the largest amphitheatre Optional: Florence Tour be changes, customers will be offered accommoda on ever built that has a capacity of up to similar to this list. 80,000. View the Roman Forum, known as DAY 4 the heart of ancient Rome, comprised of archaic buildings and shrines – including TUSCANYPISATHE MALL the ancient former royal residence. Piazza FACTORY OUTLETVENICE Venezia is located a short walk away with a massive monument dedicated to the Breakfast, Dinner - Chinese Fare first King of Italy. Then, marvel at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s Kick off the morning with an orientation largest Baroque fountain. tour of Pisa – visit Piazza dei Miracoli and its iconic trio attractions: view the Leaning Note: Va can Museum and Sis ne Chapel may be replaced with Colosseum without no ce. EU Holidays | Central Europe 7
13D10N ITALY SWITZERLAND FRANCE Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery and the for an exciting excursion up to the peak of Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Duomo. Next, spend some time in Mt. Titlis via the Rotair, where you will be Louvre Museum with its iconic Louvre shopping heaven at The Mall Factory treated to a 360-degree panoramic view of Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris Opera Outlet. With great buys of up to 70% steep rock faces, deep crevasses and House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe, a discount from prominent brands like distant snow-covered mountain peaks as famed monument erected in honour of the Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, the gondola rotates its way up the summit. soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Coach, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, no Delve deep into the magical world of ice in Visit the cultural icon of Paris – the Eiffel one is likely to leave empty-handed. the Glacier Cave as you walk on the Tower for a panoramic view over Paris from 150-metre-long walkway surrounded in the second level, then head over to the DAY 5 blue light; then challenge yourself with an Galeries Lafayette – the biggest department adrenaline spiking adventure on the Titlis store in Paris for souvenir shopping (subject VENICEMILAN Cliff Walk. Enjoy a scenic ride on the Ice to store’s operating hours). Flyer, which will take you to the Titlis Breakfast Glacier Park. The Titlis Glacier Park is the Note: The Galleries Lafaye e closed on Christmas Day and perfect place to spend some time with the New Year’s Eve. You may need to queue for Eiffel Tower due to Make your way to the heart of Venice via family. There are a number of exciting security checks. If the ming is unsuitable, it will be replaced with a private water taxi, a unique yet effective snow activities for everyone! After exploring Montparnasse Tower. mode of transport for a city built on water. the peak, descend to Trübsee Alpine Then, set off on a guided tour around St. Lodge, a mountain resort located 1800m DAY 11 Mark’s Square and to the famous cathedral above sea level offering amazing views of church St. Mark’s Basilica – nicknamed Lake Trübsee, to check in for the night. PARIS the ‘church of gold’ due to its opulent design and gold ground mosaics. Swing DAY 8 Breakfast by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Enjoy a free day of leisure for some Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, for MT. TITLISINTERLAKEN shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. some breath-taking pictures to bring back BERNESE OBERLAND Take the time to explore other hidden as mementos. Lastly, visit a glass blowing gems of Paris, or pay a visit to one of many factory to learn more about the art of Breakfast, 4-course Swiss Fondue Dinner museums in the city. You may wish to take Murano glassmaking, an elite trade unique up some recommended activities, such as to Venice before proceeding to Milan to Make your way to Interlaken for an an optional full day Paris tour that includes rest and recharge. orientation tour of the scenic resort town a walk through the Montmartre that is presided over by the mighty Eiger, neighbourhood, shopping at Galeries DAY 6 Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Then, Lafayette and a visit to the Notre-Dame enjoy the rest of the afternoon free at Cathedral. You may also wish to hop on MILANLUCERNE leisure to explore the beautiful surrounding to a scenic Seine River cruise. mountain region, or take the opportunity to Optional: Paris Full Day Tour / Seine River Breakfast, Dinner - Local Fare try out some of the various sports activities Cruise offered here. You may wish to join our Embark on a guided tour of the fashion recommended optional trip to the “Top of DAY 12 metropolis – the first stop of the day is Europe” on Jungfraujoch, where you will be Sforza Castle, a majestic fortress where blown away by the most amazing views of PARISHOME noble lords of Milan used to reside. Drop the Alpine wonderland. As night falls, by the grandiose Milan Cathedral for some indulge in a unique 4-course Swiss fondue Breakfast, Meals on Board shots of the elaborate Gothic exterior dinner at the famous Swiss-themed Bebbis Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is façade. Next, take a leisure stroll through Restaurant, which comprises of a salad and time to transfer to the airport for your flight the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for some three different types of fondue courses. home. brief shopping, which will then lead you to Optional: Jungfraujoch Piazza della Scala and lastly, stop by the DAY 13 lavish La Scala Opera House for some DAY 9 pictures. After which, move on to Lucerne, HOME SWEET HOME where you will be staying for the night. BERNESE OBERLANDBLACK FORESTLORRAINE REGION We hope you enjoyed your vacation with our DAY 7 company and we look forward to seeing you Breakfast, Black Forest Lunch, Dinner - again for your next trip. LUCERNEMT. TITLIS 3-course French Fare Cross the border over to the enchanting Suggested Excursions: Breakfast, Dinner - Local Fare Black Forest in Germany to first visit the Addi onal ac vi es that complement your holidays Start the day with an orientation tour of famed Lake Titisee, where you can admire will be at your own discre on and is en rely op onal. Lucerne, where your first stop will be the the gorgeous scenery overlooking the *Minimum group size may apply. Old Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden sparkling waters and attend a demonstration • Florence City Tour: €49 / €39 bridge in Switzerland decorated with old on cuckoo-clock making. Thereafter, travel • Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch: CHF189/CHF149 paintings under its roof. Enjoy a stroll to France and stay for one night in the • Seine River Cruise: €25 through the Old Town with its unspoiled Lorraine region. • Full Day Paris Tour: €65 / €55 buildings covered with colourful murals. Here, you will also find Bucherer, the DAY 10 Tipping Guideline: (based on 13D10N) largest duty-free store in Switzerland. Later, • €91 per person drop round to see the Lion Monument – a LORRAINE REGIONPARIS gift from France to Switzerland to Notes: commemorate the valour of the Swiss Breakfast, Lunch - Chinese • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a mercenary soldiers who lost their lives Begin your Paris adventure with a guided while serving King Louis XVI during the tour of the city – take in the sights of confirmed departure. French Revolution. Next, head to Engelberg • The sequence of the i nerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior no ce in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • During major events, accommoda on may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior no ce. • Eiffel Tower may be changed to Montparnasse without no ce. • The stay in Switzerland - DAY 6 - 8 may be rearranged in order to suit the availability of Trubsee hotel. • In the event if Va can Museum and Sis ne Chapel is not available, it will be replaced with Colosseum entrance without prior no ce. 8 Central Europe | EU Holidays
FEATURE Trübsee Alpine Lodge Trübsee Alpine Lodge is located half way up to Mount Titlis at 1800m perceived as the jewel of Central Switzerland, the lodge is accessible via TITLIS Cableways from Engelberg. It is of a cosy retreat , that is perfect for one to enjoy a relaxing time with friends and family. Trübsee Alpine Lodge is also an ideal location enable you to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities of Mount TITLIS. Pamper yourself with an amazing view of the high Alpine world of rocks and snow . Be swept away by the fresh mountain air, let the fresh mountain air blow away all thoughts of everyday life and take in the spectacular panoramic views of unspoilt Alpine landscapes. Whether you’re planning a relaxing break, an active holiday, a corporate event or a wedding, the hotel definitely is the perfect abode to relax in a home away from home atmosphere A REAL FEAST Whether you fancy a juicy morsel from the grill, a fresh salad or our tasty dish of the day – our self-service restaurant has something to suit every palate. In the evenings, guests are treated to a delicious Step out onto our sun terrace and enjoy the views while basking in the glorious sunshine. For kids, there’s a new playground located on the terrace. EU Holidays | Central Europe 9
FEATURE Swiss Fondue wines and tea. Some recipes demand 123RF/MARIDAV, YASUHIRO AMANO, VALERIO PARDI the inclusion of kirsch – a fruit brandy Take a breather from the frigid wind made from morello cherries, or the host’s and frost for the cosy indoors of specialty mixes of chocolate and other quaint restaurants for a serving of delectable ingredients. world renowned Swiss fondue. Aside from cheese-oriented pots, Traditionally prepared with high quality variations of the fondue are available in shredded cheeses – often, Emmentaler, our itineraries. Relish in a dip of fruits in Gruyère, Comté or a combination of them coated with smooth succulent chocolate – over open flames on a chafing stand and fondue, or crisp meat pieces, seasoned served with freshly cut bread or meat cubes meatballs and potato cubes in bubbling carefully speared on long-stemmed fondue Bourguignonne fondue pots of specially forks, the mouthwatering fondue is meant prepared spiced oil or broth. to be enjoyed with a selection of warmed Almost exclusively consumed in winter months by locals and highly prized as the country’s national dish, the Swiss cheese fondue is a must-have for any traveller to the land of chocolate and cheese. Do look out for this most savoury platter in the “Delicacies” section of our itineraries. CHOCOLATE FONDUE BOURGUIGNONNE MEAT FONDUE 10 Central Europe | EU Holidays
FEATURE Breathe in the fresh air as you meander through the car-free streets of Zermatt. A charming village nestled at the foot of testament to the fact that they have silently the ulࢼmate Matterhorn, Zermatt possesses a captivating allure with stood the test of time. Alpine that transports you to a time of the past. A car-free town where you can literally stroll on endlessly, A visit to any place in Switzerland is never complete desࢼnaࢼon Zermatt also holds the title as one of Europe’s most without a trip to the mountains, and Zermatt is popular and attractive ski resorts year-round. clearly no exception. Situated at the foot of the highest mountains in the Alpine range, the town is You’ll find yourself stepping into a picture -perfect the perfect stop to kick-start your adventure to the postcard; little quaint house ranged along the wild snowy peaks. streets with white mountain peaks looming in the background. Quiet as it may seem, the mountain Start off with a bang as you make your way up to village is packed with various shops, cafes, bars and the Gornergrat, a rocky ridge located at an altitude hotels that will cater to your every whim, pulsing of 3,089m on the Pennine Alps. Said to be one of with life in every corner you turn. But if you prefer those places that everyone should visit at least to get away from the bustle, you’ll also find quieter once in their lifetime, you’ll find yourself paths to stroll and let your mind wander. surrounded by an impressive mountain panorama with a clear view of the Matterhorn and 28 other For a piece of history, you might want to venture mountain peaks in their full glory. Embark on further back of the village where you’ll discover an experience like no other as you board the rustic old farm buildings that will take you on a trip Gornergrat Bahn, an open-air cogwheel train that back in time. Feel the sunbeaten wooden walls of brings you on an exciting journey across dramatic these fascinating Valais log structures constructed bridges, rocky ravines and mountain lakes, and lush in the form of the traditional barns and storehouses forests of Swiss stone pine. Get off at any of the reminiscent of the 16th to 18th century. Many of four stations along the way to continue on foot them sit on flat stone slabs that are balanced on and take in the stunning wintry scenery at a much stilts, ingeniously designed to keep out mice and slower pace. other pests; and the blackened walls of wood is EU Holidays | Central Europe 11
10D7N FLOWERY FOLLOW US.... ECSPSS SWITZERLAND PARIS Be inspired by unique alphine views & beautiful lakes. Switzerland in the summer is a great place to be for a holiday. Marvel at France's capital, well-known for its 19th-century cityscape and famous landmarks such as the Effiel Tower, and indulge in this city famous for it's cafe culture and designer boutiques. COUNTRY Travel Validity Period: FOCUSED 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019 FAMOUS ALPINE VILLAGE ZERMATT LOCATED IN SWISS ALPS.
HIGHLIGHTS Paris 2 SWITZERLAND FRANCE Bern Zurich Lucerne Geneva SCHAFFHAUSEN 1 • Rhine Falls Boat Ride (Entrance included) 1 LUCERNE 2 • Old Chapel Bridge • Lion Monument 1 Interlaken BERN • Bear Pit Zermatt • Clock Tower (Zytglogge) • Einstein House SWITZERLAND • House of Parliament INTERLAKEN Flight path • View of the Jungfrau MAISON CALLIER Traverse by Train Traverse by coach GRUYÉRES Featured destinations • La Maison du Gruyères Overnight stays 1 2 MONTREUX • Chillon Castle DAY 1 of Parliament. Thereafter, make your way • Wine tas ng to Interlaken for an orientation tour of the HOMEZURICH scenic resort town that is presided over ZERMATT the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau • Gornergrat 3089m Meals on Board mountains. As night falls, indulge in a • Riffelsee Lake – View of Ma erhorn unique 4-course Swiss fondue dinner at Assemble at the airport and depart for the famous Swiss-themed Bebbis GENEVA Zurich, the financial hub of Switzerland. Restaurant, which comprises of a salad • World Health Organiza on and three different types of fondue courses. • Interna onal Labour Organiza on DAY 2 • World Commi ee of Interna onal Red Cross DAY 4 • Jet d’Eau • Flower Clock ZURICHRHINE FALLS BOAT RIDEZURICH INTERLAKEN FRANCE Dinner Breakfast • Champs-Élysées Get your day off to a great start with a visit Enjoy the day free at leisure to explore the • Place de la Concorde to the largest waterfall in the whole of beautiful surrounding mountain region, or • Palais Garnier Paris Opera House Europe – the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. take the opportunity to try out some of the • Arc de Triomphe Take on a boat ride from Schloss Laufen various sports activities offered here. You • Louvre Museum and start the adventure! Let the scenes may wish to join our recommended • Effiel Tower (Entrance included) of wild, churning waters mesmerize you. optional trip to the “Top of Europe” on • Galeries Lafaye e Thereafter, head back to Zurich for your Jungfraujoch, where you will be blown overnight stay. away by the most amazing views of the DELICACIES Alpine wonderland. DAY 3 Optional: Jungfraujoch Meal Plan 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners ZURICHLUCERNEBERN DAY 5 INTERLAKEN Specialiࢼes INTERLAKENMAISON CALLIER • 4-course Swiss fondue combo dinner Breakfast, Dinner – 4 course Swiss Fondue GRUYÉRESMONTREUX ZERMATT 4★ HOTELS Embark on a tour of Lucerne with your tour manager – cross the Old Chapel Breakfast, Dinner ZURICH Movenpick Airport Bridge and admire the old paintings under INTERLAKEN Bellevue Interlaken its roof as you make your way to Today is a day to excite your taste buds. ZERMATT Antares see the Lion Monument– a gift from First, visit the Callier Chocolate Factory – GENEVA NH Hotel France to Switzerland to commemorate where all your senses can be immersed in PARIS Courtyard by Marriott the valour of the Swiss mercenary soldiers the wonderful world of Callier chocolate who lost their lives while serving King and hear the fascinating tales of *Note: Hotels subject to final confirma on. Should there Louis XVI during the French Revolution. François-Louis Cailler, who brought the be changes, customers will be offered accommoda on Enjoy a stroll through the Old Town with first Chocolate recipe to Switzerland in similar to this list. its unspoiled buildings covered with 1819, complete with a tasting of Callier colourful murals. Here, you will also find chocolate. Next, visit a cheese factory EXCLUSIVES Bucherer, the largest duty free store in where you can discover the traditional style Switzerland. Afterwards, depart for Bern of cheese making. Learn the secret why • Rhine Falls Boat ride and explore its UNESCO World Heritage Swiss cheese is so famous while watching • Visit to Chocolate & Cheese factory Site Old Town on foot and see the Bear • Wine tasࢼng at Chillion Castel Pit, the astronomical clock tower • Gornergrat 3089m Zytglogge, Einstein House and the House • TGV train to Paris EU Holidays | Central Europe 13
10D7N FLOWERY SWITZERLAND PARIS RHINE FALLS WITH A RAINBOW the cheese makers in action. Continue the such as World Health Organization, museums in the city. You may wish to take journey to Montreux for some free time International Labour Organization and up some optional activities, such as a full before travelling to Tasch and board a train World Committee of International Red day Paris tour that includes a walk through to Zermatt, a car-free and an idyllic village Cross. See also the magnificent Jet d’Eau, the Montmartre neighbourhood, shopping nestled in a deep valley enclosed between the highest fountain in the world and at Galeries Lafayette and a visit to the Notre steep mountains, and situated right at the Flower Clock. - Dame Cathedral. You may also wish to foot of the Matterhorn Mountain. Best hop on to a scenic Seine River cruise. explored on foot, Zermatt draws you in DAY 7 Optional: Paris Full Day / Seine River Cruise with its charming cobbled streets and lovely horse-drawn carriages – a scene straight GENEVAPARIS DAY 9 out of a storybook. You will spend the night in Zermatt. Breakfast, Chinese Dinner PARISHOME Board a train this morning that will take you DAY 6 on four and a half-hour journey to Paris, the Breakfast, Meals on Board ‘city of lights’. Get a glimpse of the wonders Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is ZERMATTTASCHCHILLON of Paris through a guided tour - take in the time to transfer to the airport for your flight CASTLEGENEVA sights of Champs Élysées, Place de la home. Concorde, Louvre Museum and its iconic Breakfast Louvre Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier DAY 10 Paris Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Take a scenic train ride to Gornergrat at Triomphe for a photo with the famed HOME SWEET HOME 3089m, with a view that takes in the Monte monument erected in honour of the Rosa massif with Switzerland’s highest soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic We hope you enjoyed your vacation with peak; the second largest glacier in the Alps, Wars. Visit the cultural icon of Paris – the our company and we look forward to the Gorner Glacier; and a total of 29 Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view over seeing you again for your next trip. mountains above 4,000m, including, of Paris. Lastly, head over to the Galeries course, the Matterhorn in all its glory. If Lafayette – the biggest department store Suggested Excursions: weather permits, continue your journey to in Paris for some souvenir shopping • Jungfraujoch - “Top of Europe” : CHF189/CHF149 Riffelsee Lake, a charming mountain lake (subject to store’s operating hours). You • Seine River Cruise: €25 that is situated 10 mins walk from may wish to go for an optional Moulin • Paris Full Day Tour: €65/€55 Rotenboden station – do note that you will Rouge show before the day ends. • Moulin Rouge: €159 (seasonal) have to walk up a slope to reach your Optional: Moulin Rouge destination. The placid waters of the lake Note: The Galeries Lafaye e closed on Christmas Day and Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) reflect the majestic and jagged Matterhorn. New Year’s Eve. You may need to queue for Eiffel Tower due • €70 per person Next, travel to the 1000 years old Chillon to security checks. If the ming is unsuitable, it will be replaced castle - an oval shaped castle that’s located with Montparnasse Tower. Note: on a small, rocky outcrop, poking into Lake • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required Geneva. Indulge yourself in an unique DAY 8 exciting experience of wine tasting inside for a confirmed departure. the castle. Continue your drive to Geneva, PARIS • The sequence of the i nerary, flight schedules and a beautiful city strategically situated by the shores of Lake Geneva is not just the 2nd Breakfast hotels are subject to change without prior no ce in seats of the United Nations after New York; Enjoy a free day of leisure for some the event of unforeseen circumstances. it also houses many international bodies shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. • Hotel upgrades are subject to hotel room Take the time to explore other hidden availability. gems of Paris, or pay a visit to one of many • During major events, accommoda on may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior no ce. • In the event if Eiffel Tower unavailable, it will be replaced by Montparnasse. 14 Central Europe | EU Holidays
HIGH ON EMOTION Imagine a bright blue sky and the touch of sparkling fresh-fallen snow. Explore the world of eternal ice. Feel like an eagle and hover over stunning glacier crevasses. Enjoy snow tubing at the Glacier Park. Mount TITLIS is a spot not to miss! STRASBOURG STUTTGART AMSTERDAM MUNICH HAMBURG BASLE LONDON VIENNA BRUSSELS ZURICH PARIS BERNE LUCERNE ENGELBERG GENEVA LUGANO WWWTITLIS CH MARSEILLES MILAN BARCELONA ROME TITLIS CABLEWAYS HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | ENGELBERG | SWITZERLAND PHONE | TITLIS@TITLIS CH TITLIS GLACIER MOUNTAIN WELCOME TO THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND
FEATURE AMSTERDAM Despite its size, Amsterdam is a city jam packed with history, culture and fesࢼvals for everyone. T he largest city and capital of ADD ON WIN the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is almost like a world of its own. An FOR ECSPSS & WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0 exceptionally compact city that houses ECERPS ONLY about 820,000 residents, the narrow streets DAY 2 bordered by an infinite array of gabled 4D2N houses running along the canals form a BRUSSELS & AMSTERDAM relaxing and intimate atmosphere that is AMSTERDAM reminiscent of its 17th century history. This EXTENSION Breakfast, Dinner is a city that is best explored on foot, as Start off with a stop at Zaanse Schans most of the sites of interests are located 4★ HOTEL where you will be presented with an within walking distance, or you may prefer Park Plaza Schiphol or similar idyllic scene of traditional windmills, to ride a bike (as the locals do) to places barns, cottages and museums that further out. One of Amsterdam’s greatest DAY 1 is built in typical Dutch wooden marvel is their complex canal networks that architectural style. Watch how run through the whole city, which means PARIS BRUSSELS cheese and clog shoes are made in that a canal cruise is a much better way to AMSTERDAM demonstrations by expert craftsmen enjoy the hidden charms that Amsterdam skilled in these traditional Dutch Breakfast, Mussel Lunch with fries crafts. After that, enjoy a guided tour One of the main highlights of Amsterdam of Amsterdam, which includes would be its world-class art museums, Head to Brussels for an orientation special highlights such as a cruise among them the Rijksmuseum with the tour and take in the sights of the Royal though Amsterdam’s famous canals famed Rembrandts, the Van Gogh Museum, Palace of Brussels, the official palace and a trip to a diamond factory. the Hermitage Amsterdam and the Stedelijk of the King and Queen of the Belgians. During the tulip season, the visit to Museum of modern art. The Anne Frank Next, take a leisure jaunt through the Zaanse Schan will be replaced by a House is also a must-visit – bringing you La Grand-Place, a market square visit to Keukenhof. Special program back in time to the cramped two-room featuring architecture of an eclectic today will be a champagne tasting annex where the Frank family hid from the blend of Western artistic styles, which with lucky draw that allows 1 lucky Nazis for two years during World War II. would lead you to the renowned member to walk away with diamond Manneken Pis, a small sculpture worth over S$1000. For the more adventurous soul, you may depicting a naked boy urinating into venture to the notorious Red Light District a water fountain that represents the DAY 3 (locally known as De Wallen) – one of the rebellious spirit of the city of Brussels. oldest parts of Amsterdam – reputed for Thereafter, spend the rest of the AMSTERDAM HOME the legal sex and drugs. Stroll through the afternoon for some shopping at streets and you will find women sitting in leisure, but do not forget to pick up Breakfast, Meals on Board the window parlours to lure business in, as some Belgian chocolate as a sinful Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till treat to reward yourself. Cross over to it is time to transfer to the airport for ‘soft’ drugs in the form of cannabis, all Amsterdam for your overnight stay. your flight home. perfectly legal. Even if you are not interested in such vices, the Red Light District is also DAY 4 home to other unique and interesting shops and restaurants, as well as the city’s oldest HOME SWEET HOME Gothic church, Oude Kerk. We hope you enjoyed your trip with our company and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip. Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. • Zaanse Schans will be replaced with Keukenhof Gardens during end March to early May. EU Holidays | Central Europe 21
COST SAVER FOLLOW US.... 11D8N EUROPE For travellers who are looking ECCHLS HIGHLIGHTS for a comprehensive expedition of central Europe with little time to spare, we bring you to the most charming cities of six different countries over a span of 11 days. WIN WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0 EXTENSIVE Travel Validity Period: COVERAGE 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019 EFFIEL TOWER, PARIS, FRANCE
HIGHLIGHTS NETHERLANDS GERMANY ITALY Amsterdam 2 MILAN BELGIUM • Sforza Castle Brussels • Milan Cathedral • La Scala Opera House Paris 2 Titisee • Galleria Viorio Emanuele II Schaffhausen Nancy 1 SWITZERLAND 2 SWITZERLAND Lucerne LUCERNE Bern • Old Chapel Bridge • Old Town FRANCE 1 Milan Flight path • Bucherer Traverse by coach • Lion Monument ITALY Featured destinations BERN Overnight stays 1 2 • Bear Pit • Clock Tower (Zytglogge) EXCLUSIVES DAY 3 • Einstein House • House of Parliament • Ascend Montparnasse Tower MILANBERNLUCERNE • Keukenhof visit during SCHAFFHAUSEN Breakfast, Local Dinner • Rhine Falls 21 Mar - 19 May 2019 • Canal Cruise in Amsterdam Today, travel to the capital city of GERMANY Switzerland, Bern - explore its UNESCO DAY 1 World Heritage Site Old Town on foot and BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG see the Bear Pit, the astronomical clock • Lake Tiࢼsee in Black Forest HOMEMILAN tower Zytglogge, Einstein House and the House of Parliament. Overnight in Lucerne. FRANCE Meals on Board Assemble at the airport and set off to the PARIS fashion capital, Milan. • Champs-Élysées • Arc de Triomphe DAY 2 DAY 4 • Place de la Concorde • Louvre Museum MILAN LUCERNE • Montparnasse Tower (Entrance included) • Galeries Lafayee Meals on Board, Italian Lunch Breakfast The first stop of the day is a visit to the BELGIUM Sforza Castle, a fortress once home to Today, embark on an orientation tour of noble lords of Milan. Drop by the grandiose Lucerne with your tour manager - take a BRUSSELS Milan Cathedral for shots of the elaborate tour of Old Town Lucerne with its • La Grand-Place Gothic exterior façade. Take a shopping trip unspoiled buildings covered with colourful • Manneken Pis through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II murals. Here, you will also find Bucherer, leading to the Piazza della Scala where a the largest duty-free store in Switzerland. NETHERLANDS statue of Leonardo da Vinci is located. Stop Later, drop by the Lion Monument – a by the lavish La Scala Opera House for monument to commemorate the valour of AMSTERDAM some pictures. Thereafter, spend the rest the Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their • Zaanse Schans of the afternoon shopping or sightseeing lives while serving King Louis XVI during • Diamond Factory at leisure in Milan. the French Revolution. You may also wish • Canal Cruise to go on an optional trip to Mount Titlis to round up the day’s activities. DELICACIES Optional: Mt. Titlis Meal Plan 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners Specialiࢼes • 3-course Italian Lunch • 3-course German Pork Knuckle with Black Forest Cake • 3-course Mussels Lunch 3-4★ HOTELS EU Holidays | Central Europe 23
11D8N EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS AMSTERDAM MILAN CATHEDRAL DAY 5 neighbourhood, shopping at Galeries You may also wish to make an optional Lafayette and a visit to the Notre - Dame visit to Volendam, a fishing town in North LUCERNESCHAFFHAUSEN Cathedral. You may also wish to hop on to Holland famous for its traditional costumes TITISEENANCY/DIJON a scenic Seine River cruise. and Dutch music scene. Optional: Paris Full Day / Seine River Cruise Optional: Volendam with lunch Breakfast, 3-course German Pork Knuckle Lunch with Black Forest cake DAY 8 DAY 10 Set off to the largest waterfall in the whole of Europe - the wild, churning waters of PARISBRUSSELSAMSTERDAM AMSTERDAMHOME the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Then make your way to the Lake Titisee in Black Forest Breakfast, Mussel & Fries Lunch, Chinese Dinner Breakfast and attend a cuckoo clock making Head to Brussels for an orientation tour Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is demonstration in Titisee-Neustadt. Enjoy and take in the sights of the Royal Palace of time to transfer to the airport for your flight their special delicacies such as German Brussels, the official palace of the King and home. Pork Knuckle and Black Forest Cake. Queen of the Belgians. Next, take a jaunt through the La Grand-Place, a market DAY 11 DAY 6 square featuring architecture of an eclectic blend of Western artistic styles, which HOME SWEET HOME NANCY/DIJONPARIS would lead you to the renowned Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depicting a We hope you enjoyed your trip with our Breakfast, Chinese Lunch naked boy urinating into a water fountain company and we look forward to seeing Begin your Paris adventure with a guided that represents the rebellious spirit of the you again for your next trip. tour of the city – take in the sights of city of Brussels. Continue on to Amsterdam Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, for the night. Suggested Excursions: Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris DAY 9 will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal. Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe, *Minimum group size may apply. a famed monument erected in honour of AMSTERDAM • Mt. Tiࢼlis: CHF139/CHF119 the soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic • Seine River cruise : €25 Wars. Visit the highest observation deck of Breakfast • Full day Paris tour : €65/ €55 Paris - the Montparnasse Tower for a Begin the day with a visit to the Zaanse • Volendam with Lunch : €49 panoramic view over Paris, then head over Schans where you will be presented with to the Galeries Lafayette – the biggest an idyllic scene of traditional windmills, Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N) department store in Paris for souvenir barns, cottages and museums built in • €77 per person shopping (subject to store’s operating typical Dutch architectural style. Watch hours). how cheese and clog shoes are made in Notes: Note: The Galeries Lafayee is closed on Christmas and demonstrations by expert craftsmen skilled • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required New Year’s Day. in these traditional crafts. After that, tour Amsterdam on a cruise through her for a confirmed departure. DAY 7 famous canals and take a trip to a • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and diamond factory. The highlight of the day PARIS will be a champagne tasting with lucky hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in draw that allows 1 lucky member to walk the event of unforeseen circumstances. Breakfast away with a diamond worth over S$1000. • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be re- Enjoy a free day of leisure, shopping or located to outside of the city or in another city sightseeing. You may wish to take up without prior noࢼce. some recommended activities, such as an • During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be optional full day Paris tour that includes replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens. a walk through the Montmartre 24 Central Europe | EU Holidays
ITINERARY FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM PARIS AIRPORT DAY 1 and attend a cuckoo clock making observation deck of Paris – the demonstration in Titisee-Neustadt. Enjoy Montparnasse Tower for a panoramic view HOMEMILAN their special delicacies such as German over Paris, then head over to the Galeries Pork Knuckle and Black Forest Cake. Lafayette – the biggest department store in Meals on Board Transfer to Frankfurt for the overnight stay. Paris for souvenir shopping (subject to store’s operating hours). Assemble at the airport and set off to the fashion capital, Milan. Note: The Galeries Lafayee is closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. DAY 2 DAY 6 DAY 9 MILAN FRANKFURTAMSTERDAM PARIS Meals on Board, Italian Lunch Breakfast, Chinese Lunch The first stop of the day is a visit to the Travel to Zaanse Schans where you will Breakfast Sforza Castle, a fortress once home to be presented with an idyllic scene of Enjoy a free day of leisure, shopping or noble lords of Milan. Drop by the grandiose traditional windmills, barns, cottages and sightseeing. You may wish to take up Milan Cathedral for shots of the elaborate museums built in typical Dutch some recommended activities, such as an Gothic exterior façade. Take a shopping trip architectural style. Watch how cheese and optional full day Paris tour that includes through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II clog shoes are made in demonstrations by a walk through the Montmartre leading to the Piazza della Scala where a expert craftsmen skilled in these traditional neighbourhood, shopping at Galeries statue of Leonardo da Vinci is located. Stop crafts. After that, tour Amsterdam on a Lafayette and a visit to the Notre - Dame by the lavish La Scala Opera House for cruise through her famous canals and take Cathedral. You may also wish to hop on to some pictures. Thereafter, spend the rest a trip to a diamond factory. Special a scenic Seine River cruise. of the afternoon shopping or sightseeing program today will be a champagne tasting Optional: Paris Full Day / Seine River Cruise at leisure in Milan. with lucky draw that allows 1 lucky member to walk away with a diamond worth over DAY 10 DAY 3 S$1000. PARISHOME MILANBERNLUCERNE DAY 7 Breakfast Breakfast, Local Dinner AMSTERDAMBRUSSELS Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is Today, travel to the capital city of time to transfer to the airport for your flight Switzerland, Bern - explore its UNESCO Breakfast, Mussel and Fries lunch home. World Heritage Site Old Town on foot and see the Bear Pit, the astronomical clock This morning, you may also wish to make DAY 11 tower Zytglogge, Einstein House and the an optional visit to Volendam, a fishing House of Parliament. Overnight in Lucerne. town in North Holland famous for its HOME SWEET HOME traditional costumes and Dutch music DAY 4 scene. Head to Brussels for an orientation We hope you enjoyed your trip with our tour and take in the sights of the Royal company and we look forward to seeing LUCERNE Palace of Brussels, the official palace of the you again for your next trip. King and Queen of the Belgians. Next, take Breakfast a jaunt through the La Grand-Place, a Suggested Excursions: Today, embark on an orientation tour of market square featuring architecture of an Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays Lucerne with your tour manager - take a eclectic blend of Western artistic styles, will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal. tour of Old Town Lucerne with its which would lead you to the renowned *Minimum group size may apply. unspoiled buildings covered with colourful Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depicting • Mt. Tiࢼlis: CHF139/CHF119 murals. Here, you will also find Bucherer, a naked boy urinating into a water fountain • Seine River cruise : €25 the largest duty-free store in Switzerland. that represents the rebellious spirit of the • Full day Paris tour : €65/ €55 Later, drop by the Lion Monument – a city of Brussels. • Volendam with Lunch : €49 monument to commemorate the valour of Optional: Volendam with lunch the Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N) lives while serving King Louis XVI during DAY 8 • €77 per person the French Revolution. You may also wish to go on an optional trip to Mount Titlis to BRUSSELSPARIS Notes: round up the day’s activities. • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required Optional: Mt. Titlis Breakfast, Chinese Dinner After breakfast, transfer to Paris and join a for a confirmed departure. DAY 5 guided tour of the city – take in the sights • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and of Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, LUCERNESCHAFFHAUSEN Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in TITISEEFRANKFURT Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris the event of unforeseen circumstances. Opera House. Stop at the Arc de • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be Breakfast, Lunch, 3-course German Pork Knuckle Triomphe, a famed monument erected re-located to outside of the city or in another city with Black Forest Cake in honour of the soldiers who fought in without prior noࢼce. Set off to the largest waterfall in the whole the Napoleonic Wars. Visit the highest • During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be of Europe - the wild, churning waters of replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens. the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Then make your way to the Lake Titisee in Black Forest EU Holidays | Central Europe 25
COST SAVER FOLLOW US.... 13D10N ALL-IN-EUROPE Take nothing but pictures; ECCFPS FOOTPRINT leave nothing but footprints; return with everlasting memories of this wonderous trip across Europe’s most lauded landmarks. EXTENSIVE Travel Validity Period: COVERAGE 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019 ROTAIR ROTATING CABLE CAR, MT. TITLIS, SWITZERLAND
HIGHLIGHTS GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN London GERMANY 1 Dover LONDON Calais • Houses of Parliament • Buckingham Palace Paris 2 Colmar1 Lake Titisee SWITZERLAND • Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street 1 • Trafalgar Square • London Bridge FRANCE DOVER Lucerne Sirmione • View of White Cliffs Engelberg Milan 1 1 Venice FRANCE Pisa 1 Tuscany PARIS • Champs-Élysées • Arc de Triomphe Flight path ITALY • Place de la Concorde • Louvre Museum Traverse by coach • Eiffel Tower Traverse by cruise 2 Rome • Galeries Lafaye e Featured destinations COLMAR Overnight stays 1 2 • Pe te Venice NO OPTIONAL TOUR SWITZERLAND All the usual opࢼonal excursions and service fees are included LUCERNE in this tour package • Old Chapel Bridge • Old Town • Bucherer • Lion Monument • LONDON Dover White Cliff • LUCERNE Mt. Titlis • Mt. Titlis (Entrance Included) • PARIS Seine River Cruise • MILAN Sforza Castle • GERMANY Lake Titisee • TUSCANY Barberino Designer Outlet GERMANY DAY 1 way, admire the striking façade of the majestic BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG White Cliffs along the English coastline, a • Ti see in Black Forest HOMELONDON spectacular natural feature that owes its unique colour to a rare, pure form of ITALY Meals on Board limestone that is similar to chalk. Once you This evening, assemble at the airport and arrive, make your way to Paris to rest and MILAN depart for London, the capital city of the recharge for tomorrow’s adventure. • Sforza Castle • Milan Cathedral United Kingdom. • La Scala Opera House DAY 4 • Galleria Vi orio Emanuele II DAY 2 PARIS VENICE LONDON • St. Mark’s Square • Doge’s Palace Breakfast • Bridge of Sighs • Glass blowing factory Meals on Board, Dinner – Fish and Chips Embark on a guided city tour of London Begin your Paris adventure with a guided PISA and take in the sights of the Houses of tour of the city – take in the sights of • Piazza del Miracoli Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Prime Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, • Leaning Tower of Pisa Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street, Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre Trafalgar Square, London Bridge and many Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris Opera BARBERINO DESIGNER OUTLET other London attractions. Enjoy an House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe for a authentic fish and chips meal for dinner photo with the famed monument erected FLORENCE before retiring for the night. in honour of the soldiers who fought in the • Florence Cathedral Napoleonic Wars. View the cultural icon of • Piazza della Signoria • Ponte Vecchio DAY 3 Paris – the Eiffel Tower and head over to the Galeries Lafayette – the biggest ROME LONDONDOVERCALAIS department store in Paris for some souvenir • Va can City • St. Peter’s Basilica PARIS shopping (subject to store’s operating • Colosseum • Roman Forum • Trevi Fountain hours). We will also visit the Perfume Breakfast, Chinese Dinner Museum to understand the history of DELICACIES Proceed to Dover, a major ferry port situated perfume as well as its making. End your day on the straits of Dover, to board a ferry that with a Seine River Cruise for a scenic view Meal Plan will take you to Calais in France. Along the of Paris’s famous monuments. 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners Note: The Galeries Lafayee is closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Specialty Meals • London Fish and Chips • German Pork Knuckle with Black Forest Cake • Italian Pizza and Pasta 3-4★ HOTELS EU Holidays | Central Europe 27
13D10N ALL-IN-EUROPE FOOTPRINT DAY 5 lunch among crystal-clear glacier views Here, you can pay a visit to the Baptistery of atop Mt. Titlis, before descending and St. John, renowned for its three sets of large PARISCOLMAR proceeding towards Milan to retire for the bronze doors with depictions of art. Then, night. drop by the Piazza della Signoria to check Breakfast, Lunch – French Fare out their exquisite sculptures and spend some Make your way to the picturesque city of DAY 8 time dawdling on the Ponte Vecchio, an old Colmar, situated in the heart of the idyllic arch bridge that not only has excellent views Alsace region in northeast France. This MILANSIRMIONEVENICE over the river but also glittering jewellery quaint town is akin to a scene out of a shops along its length for your enjoyment. storybook with its half-timbered houses, Breakfast, Lunch – Italian Pasta & Pizza, Dinner Proceed on to Rome for your overnight stay. rustic canals and lush flora and fauna. Follow a local tour guide to the first stop of The tour manager will bring you on an your Milan tour – the Sforza Castle, a DAY 11 orientation tour along the narrow winding majestic fortress where noble lords of Milan streets of the historic Old Town, littered used to reside. Drop by the grandiose Milan ROME with medieval houses dating back to the Cathedral for some shots of the elaborate 16th and 17th century. Don’t miss a visit to Gothic exterior façade. Next, take a leisure Breakfast, Chinese Lunch the Petite Venice, as it offers one of the stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Kick off the day with a trip to the Vatican best photography spots in Colmar. It has II for some brief shopping, which will then City – a walled enclave within Rome and the most eye-catching and unique lead you to Piazza della Scala – where a feast your eyes upon St. Peter’s Basilica, half-timbered Alsatian houses that cling statue monument of Leonardo da Vinci is a Catholic shrine renowned for its to the edge of the river Lauch as it winds located. Stop by the lavish La Scala Opera Renaissance architecture. Later, be awed through the city’s old fishmonger district. House for some pictures before we move by the magnificent sight of the Colosseum, on to the romantic city of Venice to stay for the largest amphitheatre ever built that has DAY 6 the night. a capacity of up to 80,000. Pass by the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, COLMARLAKE TITISEE LUCERNE DAY 9 with its archaic buildings and shrines including the ancient former royal Breakfast, Lunch – German Pork Knuckle with VENICE TUSCANY residence. Piazza Venezia is located a Black Forest Cake short walk away, where a massive Breakfast, Dinner – Chinese Fare monument dedicated to the first King of Cross over to Germany and head to Lake Italy dominates. Then, marvel at the Titisee in Black Forest, where you’ll attend Make your way to Venice’s city centre via masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s a cuckoo clock making demonstration in a private water taxi, a unique yet effective largest Baroque fountain. Titisee-Neustadt. Tantalise your palate with mode of transport for a city built on water. special delicacies German Pork Knuckle and Then, set off on a orientation tour around DAY 12 Black Forest Cake for lunch, before heading St. Mark’s Square and to the famous to Lucerne Lake for your night’s stay at one cathedral church St. Mark’s Basilica – ROMEHOME of their popular lakeside hotels. nicknamed the “church of gold” due to its opulent design and gold ground mosaics. Breakfast, Meals on Board DAY 7 Swing by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is of Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, time to transfer to the airport for your flight LUCERNEMT. TITLISMILAN for some breath-taking pictures to bring home. back as mementos. Lastly, visit a glass Breakfast, Lunch on Mt. Titlis blowing factory to learn more about the DAY 13 art of Murano glassmaking, an elite trade Start the day with an orientation tour of unique to Venice. Thereafter, stop by HOME SWEET HOME Lucerne, where your first stop will be the Barberino Designer Outlet, where there Old Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden are great buys of up to 70% discount, no We hope you enjoyed your vacation with bridge in Switzerland decorated with old one is likely to leave empty-handed. our company and we look forward to paintings under its roof. Enjoy a stroll seeing you again for your next trip. through the Old Town with its unspoiled DAY 10 buildings covered with colourful murals. Tipping Guideline: Here, you will also find Bucherer, the TUSCANYPISAFLORENCE • Tipping is included in the tour package. largest duty-free store in Switzerland. Later, ROME drop round to see the Lion Monument – a Notes: monument to commemorate the valour of Breakfast, Lunch – Local Fare • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required the Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their Journey to Pisa for photo stop at the iconic lives while serving King Louis XVI during the Leaning Tower of Pisa, as well as the for a confirmed departure. French Revolution. After which, head to Baptistery and the Cathedral; the famous • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and Engelberg for an exciting excursion up to trio attractions situated in Piazza dei Miracoli, the peak of Mt. Titlis via the Rotair, where one of the finest architectural complexes in hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in you will be treated to a 360-degree the world. Thereafter, travel to the centre of the event of unforeseen circumstances. panoramic view of steep rock faces, deep Italian Renaissance, the city of Florence. • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be crevasses and distant snow-covered relocated to outside of the city or in another city mountain peaks as the gondola rotates its without prior noࢼce. way up the summit. Delight in a gratifying 28 Central Europe | EU Holidays
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COST SAVER 10D7N CENTRAL EUROPE FOLLOW US.... ECCCES 5 COUNTRIES Embark on an exciting escapade that covers the best of central Europe. Be captivated by the historical and cultural sights of Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Holland. In this comprehensive tour, we explore prominent countries and timeless icons that encapsulate the soul of Europe. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Travel Validity Period: 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019
HIGHLIGHTS NETHERLANDS GERMANY Amsterdam GERMANY DUSSELDORF BELGIUM 1 HEIDELBERG • Heidelberg Castle Brussel 1 Düsseldorf • Old Town • Hauptstrasse Heidelberg FREIBURG Paris 2 1 Freiburg SWITZERLAND Dijon 1 Luc1erne LUCERNE • Old Chapel Bridge FRANCE SWITZERLAND • Old Town • Bucherer Flight path • Lion Monument Traverse by coach Featured destinations FRANCE Overnight stays 1 2 DIJON PARIS DAY 1 DAY 3 • Champs-Élysées • Arc de Triomphe HOMEDUSSELDORF FREIBURGLUCERNE • Place de la Concorde • Eiffel Tower Meals on Board Breakfast Assemble at the airport and set-off to a BELGIUM fashion industry and art scene city, Travel to Lucerne and take an orientation Dusseldorf. tour of Lucerne, where your first stop will be BRUSSELS the Old Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden • La Grand-Place DAY 2 bridge in Switzerland decorated with old • Manneken Pis paintings under its roof. Enjoy a stroll DUSSELDORFHEIDELBERG through the Old Town with its unspoiled NETHERLANDS FREIBURG buildings covered with colourful murals. Here, you will also find Bucherer, the largest AMSTERDAM Local Dinner duty-free store in Switzerland. Later, drop • Diamond Factory round to see the Lion Monument – to • Canal Cruise Set off on your exciting getaway once you commemorate the valour of the Swiss arrive in Dusseldorf and head to Heidelberg, mercenary soldiers who lost their lives while DELICACIES named the UNESCO City of Literature due serving King Louis XVI during the French to its vibrant scene of writers, translators Revolution. After which, enjoy your free at Meal Plan and theatre life. Embark on an orientation leisure for some shopping time. Next, move 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners tour of this picturesque city, well-known for on to Lucerne Lake, where you will be its romantic landscape with the towering staying for the night. 3★ HOTELS Heidelberg Castle in the background. Optional: Mt Titlis Wander through the charming alleys and squares of the Old Town and immerse DAY 4 yourself in the unique ambience surrounded by history. You’ll soon find yourself at the LUCERNEDIJON traffic-free main street Hauptstrasse, which is bursting at the seams with cafes and Breakfast, French Dinner restaurants as well as renowned branded Spend the day exploring Lucerne before stores and small boutiques. After which, departing to Dijon for French Dinner and proceed on to Freiburg for the night. overnight. Optional: Black Forest Titisee + Pork Knuckle meal DAY 5 DIJONPARIS Breakfast, Chinese Lunch Begin your Paris adventure with a guided tour of the city – take in the sights of Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre EU Holidays | Central Europe 31
10D7N CENTRAL EUROPE 5 COUNTRIES LA GRAND-PLACE, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS, FRANCE OLD CHAPEL BRIDGE, LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris Queen of the Belgians. Next, take a jaunt DAY 10 Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe through the La Grand-Place, a market for a photo with the famed monument square featuring architecture of an eclectic HOME SWEET HOME erected in honour of the soldiers who blend of Western artistic styles, which fought in the Napoleonic Wars. View the would lead you to the renowned We hope you enjoyed your vacation with cultural icon of Paris – the Eiffel Tower, Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depicting our company and we look forward to then head over to the Galeries Lafayette – a naked boy urinating into a water fountain seeing you again for your next trip. the biggest department store in Paris for that represents the rebellious spirit of the some souvenir shopping (subject to store’s city of Brussels. Suggested Excursions: operating hours). Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays DAY 8 will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal. Note: The Galeries Lafayee is closed on Christmas Day and *Minimum group size may apply. New Year’s Day AMSTERDAMDUSSELDORF • Mt Titlis: CHF139 / CHF119 • Black Forest Tiࢼsee with Lunch: €49 DAY 6 Breakfast • Volendam with Lunch: €49 After breakfast, we move on to Amsterdam; • Paris Full Day Tour: €65/€55 PARIS glide past archaic bridges and quaint buildings as you board a glass-domed Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) Breakfast cruise through Amsterdam’s famous canals • €70 per person Spend the day exploring the capital at your before ending the day with a trip to a own pace. Alternatively, you may also diamond factory. Later of the day we will Notes: consider joining an optional full-day city transfer to Dusseldorf for the overnight stay. • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required for a tour of Paris. Optional: Volendam Optional: Paris Full Day Tour confirmed departure. DAY 9 • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and hotels DAY 7 DUSSELDORFHOME are subject to change without prior noࢼce in the event of PARISBRUSSELSAMSTERDAM unforeseen circumstances. Breakfast, Meals on Board • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be relocated to Breakfast, Chinese Dinner Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is outside of the city or in another city without prior noࢼce. Head to Brussels for an orientation tour time to transfer to the airport for your flight and take in the sights of the Royal Palace of home. Brussels, the official palace of the King and 32 Central Europe | EU Holidays
Go your Save an own way extra 10% Whichever centre you visit When you present this you’ll find details of how to page at Guest Services. plan your journey online. From private transfers to convenient PINKO shuttle buses and train links, planning your visit has never BOGGI MILANO been easier. You can even book in advance so you can enjoy your day at our centre, safe in the knowledge that every detail has been taken care of. UNITED KINGDOM Tax free shopping YORK Non-EU residents can enjoy MANCHESTER NEUMÜNSTER a tax refund on products CHESHIRE OAKS HAMBURG purchased at our centres. EAST MIDLANDS GREECE THE NETHERLANDS BRIDGEND LONDON AMSTERDAM OCHTRUP BERLIN SWINDON ROSADA ROERMOND ASHFORD DÜSSELDORF More ROUBAIX BELGIUM GERMANY Products LILLE Brighten up your wardrobe LUXEMBOURG with floaty summer dresses, PARIS or keep it casual in the TROYES perfect designer jeans and a pair of statement sunglasses. MUNICH VIENNA SALZBURG PARNDORF AUSTRIA FRANCE ITALY MILAN NOVENTA DI PIAVE VENICE SERRAVALLE PROVENCE BARBERINO FLORENCE SPAIN ROME CASTEL ROMANO MADRID LA REGGIA NAPLES MALAGA ATHENS TRUSSARDI
10D7N LONDON PARIS ECLPAS BRUSSELS AMSTERDAM FOLLOW US.... Discover some of Europe’s grandest cities, from the art and cultural sites of London to the exquisite food and fashion in Paris, the fascinating old history of Brussels and the unique canal waterways that run through Amsterdam. WIN WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0 TOWER BRIDGE OF LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Travel Validity Period: 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019
HIGHLIGHTS GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN London Amsterdam 2 NETHERLANDS Keukenhof LONDON 2 • Windsor Castle (Entrance included) • Piccadilly Circus Brussels 1 BELGIUM • The Royal Albery • Marble Arch 2 Flight path • Buckingham Palace Traverse by coach • Trafalgar Square Paris Traverse by High Speed Train • London Eye Featured destinations • Harrods FRANCE Overnight stays 1 2 3 FRANCE DAY 1 Channel Tunnel underneath the English PARIS Channel. Get a glimpse of the wonders of • Champs-Élysées HOMELONDON Paris through a guided tour – take in the • Place de la Concorde sights of Champs Élysées, Place de la • Louvre Museum Assemble at the airport and depart for Concorde, Louvre Museum and its iconic • Arc de Triomphe London, the capital of UK. Louvre Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier • Montparnasse (Entrance Included) Paris Opera House. Stop at the Arc de • Galeries Lafayee DAY 2 Triomphe for a photo with the famed monument erected in honour of the BELGIUM LONDON soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. View the cultural icon of Paris – the BRUSSELS Meals on Board Effiel Tower and ascend Montparnasse • La Grand-Place Upon arrival, visit the breath-taking Tower for a panoramic view of Paris. Lastly, • Manneken Pis Windsor Castle – a royal home and fortress head over to the Galeries Lafayette – the for over 900 years which still remain as a biggest department store in Paris for some NETHERLANDS working palace today. The Queen uses the souvenir shopping (subject to store’s castle both as a private home, where she operating hours). AMSTERDAM usually spends the weekend, and as an • Zaanse Schans official Royal residence at which she Note: The Galeries Lafayee is closed on Christmas & • Canal Cruise undertakes certain formal duties. New Year Day • Diamond Factory Afterwards, spend some free time at leisure before retiring for the night. DAY 5 DELICACIES DAY 3 PARISFREE DAY Meal Plan 7 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinner, LONDON Breakfast 1 A[ernoon tea Enjoy a free day of leisure for some Breakfast, A[ernoon Tea, Dinner – Burger & Lobsters shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. Specialiࢼes Spend some free time at leisure shopping Take the time to explore other hidden • Burger & Lobsters dinner around Piccadilly Circus. At noon, embark gems of Paris, or pay a visit to one of many • 3-course French dinner on a lovely Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – while museums in the city. You may wish to take • Mussels & Fries Lunch sipping on to a cup of tea, take in the sights up some recommended activities, such as of The Royal Albery, Marble Arch, an optional full day Paris tour that includes 4★ HOTELS Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, a walk through the Montmartre London Eye and Harrods. As the night falls, neighbourhood, shopping at Galeries LONDON Holiday Inn indulge yourself with a dinner at the famous Lafayette and a visit to the Notre-Dame PARIS Courtyard by Marriott Burger & Lobsters restaurant. Cathedral. You may also wish to hop on BELGIUM Mercure to a scenic Seine River cruise. AMSTERDAM Van Der Valk Hotel DAY 4 Optional: Paris Full Day Tour / Seine River Cruise *Note: Hotels subject to final confirma on. Should there LONDONPARIS be changes, customers will be offered accommoda on similar to this list. Breakfast, Dinner – French Fare Make your way to Paris via Eurostar – a EXCLUSIVES high speed train service that traverse the · Eurostar travel between London and Paris · A[ernoon Tea Bus Tour · Windsor Castle visit · Giethoorn EU Holidays | Central Europe 35
10D7N LONDON PARIS BRUSSELS AMSTERDAM ZAANSE SCHANS, NETHERLANDS DAY 6 idyllic Giethoorn village. Be mesmerized as DAY 9 you stroll along the canals, pass by ancient PARISBRUSSELS thatched-roof farmhouse and cross over AMSTERDAMHOME the tall old wooden bridges. You may also Breakfast, Mussels and Fries Lunch wish to make an optional visit to the Breakfast designer outlet to enjoy great buys of up to Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is Head to Brussels for an orientation tour 70% discount. Overnight in Amsterdam. time to transfer to the airport for your flight and take in the sights of the Royal Palace of Optional: Designer Factory Outlet home. Brussels, the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians. Next, take a jaunt DAY 8 DAY 10 through the La Grand-Place, a market square featuring architecture of an eclectic AMSTERDAM HOME SWEET HOME blend of Western artistic styles, which would lead you to the renowned Breakfast We hope you enjoyed your vacation with Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depicting Begin the day with a visit to the Zaanse our company and we look forward to a naked boy urinating into a water Schans where you will be presented with seeing you again for your next trip. fountain that represents the rebellious spirit an idyllic scene of traditional windmills, of the city of Brussels. Thereafter, spend the barns, cottages and museums built in Suggested Excursions: rest of the afternoon for some shopping at typical Dutch architectural style. Watch Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays leisure, but do not forget to pick up some how cheese and clog shoes are made in will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal. Belgian chocolate as a sinful treat to reward demonstrations by expert craftsmen skilled * minimum group size may apply yourself. You may also wish to make an in these traditional crafts. After that, tour • Full day Paris tour : € 65 / € 55 optional visit to nearby city Bruges before Amsterdam on a cruise through her • Seine River Cruise : € 25 you end the day. famous canals and take a trip to a diamond • Bruges : € 35 Optional: Bruges Tour factory. You may also wish to make an • Designer Factory outlet : € 25 optional visit to Volendam, a fishing town in • Volendam with Lunch : € 49 DAY 7 North Holland famous for its traditional costumes and Dutch music scene. Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) BRUSSELS GIETHOORN Optional: Volendam Tour • €70 per person AMSTERDAM Note: During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens. Note: Breakfast • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required Today, get away from the bustling city life and find some respite in the beautiful and for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Acࢼviࢼes are subject to weather condiࢼons. • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior noࢼce 36 Central Europe | EU Holidays
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COST SAVER FOLLOW US.... 9D6N GERMANY Witness the remarkable sights ECCGAS BELGIUM of Germany, Belgium and AMSTERDAM Amsterdam. Whether it’s the timeless Rothenburg ob der tauber or the idyllic city of Bruges, there’s something anyone looking to explore and experience the wonders of Central Europe. ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER, GERMANY Travel Validity Period: 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019
HIGHLIGHTS NETHERLANDS GERMANY Amsterdam Kinderdijk GERMANY Rotterdam 1 1 AUGSBURG • Town Hall and Perlachturm Brussel 1 Cologne • The Fuggerei • Fuggers City Palace BELGIUM 1 ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER • St. Jakob’s Church Dinant Rhinela1nd Würzburg • Town Hall WÜRZBURG Rothenburg 1 Munich • Würzburg Residence • Court Gardens Flight path Augsburg • Alte Mainbrücke Traverse by coach • Fortress Marienberg Featured destinations • St. Mary’s Church COLOGNE Overnight stays 1 • Cologne Cathedral • Town Square DAY 1 DAY 4 BELGIUM HOMEMUNICH RHINELANDCOLOGNEDINANT DINANT Meals on Board Breakfast • Groo (Entrance included) Assemble at the airport and take-off to In the morning, travel to the cultural capital • Pont Charles de Gaulle Munich, Bavaria’s bustling capital. of Rhineland, Cologne. It is also one of the • Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant busiest and oldest cities in Germany. View BRUSSELS DAY 2 the Cologne Cathedral which was declared • La Grand-Place a World Heritage Site in 1996. Spend the • Manneken Pis MUNICHAUGSBURG rest of the time at your leisure in Cologne or you may also wish to join an optional NETHERLANDS Meals on Board, Dinner tour to Roermond Designer Outlet and indulge yourself in a shopping spree to AMSTERDAM Travel to Augsburg – a city in Swabia, enjoy goods at a discounted price. Travel • Canal Cruise Bavaria, Germany. It was a Free Imperial to Dinant, home of the most beautiful • Diamond factory City for over 500 years, and is notable for caves in Belgium and the birthplace of KINDERDIJK the Augsburg Confession. Embark on a the inventor of saxophone, for an overnight ROTTERDAM Augsburg tour, view the Town Hall and stay. • Cube House Perlachturm. Spend the night at Augsburg. Optional: Roermond Designer Outlet • Markthal Roerdam DAY 3 DAY 5 DELICACIES AUGSBURGROTHENBURG DINANTBRUSSELS Meal Plan WÜRZBURGRHINELAND 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Breakfast, Mussels Dinner Breakfast, Dinner 3-4★ HOTELS Begin your day with a visit of the Grotto, Head to Rothenburg ob der tauber a walk to Pont Charles de Gaulle and take EXCLUSIVES German town in northern Bavaria known a picturesque postcard photo of this for its medieval architecture. Half - beautiful city. Don’t forget to capture the • Groo Visit timbered houses line the cobblestone local icon of the city, Collégiale • Canal Cruise lanes of this old town. The town walls Notre-Dame de Dinant. Spend some time • Keukenhof visit during include many preserved gated houses strolling along the streets in the city. Head and towers, plus a covered walkway on to Brussels for an orientation tour and take 21 Mar-19 May 2019 top. St. Jakob’s Church houses an in sights of the Royal Palace of Brussels, intricate, late Gothic altarpiece by the official palace of the King and Queen if woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. the Belgians. Next, take a jaunt through the Head to Würzburg for a sightseeing tour La Grand-Place, a market square featuring to visit the popular attractions such as the architecture of an eclectic blend of UNESCO World Heritage Site Würzburg Western artistic styles, which would lead Residence and its gorgeous Court you to the renowned Manneken Pis, a Gardens, Alte Mainbrücke, Fortress small sculpture depicting a naked boy Marienberg as well as St. Mary’s Church. urinating into a water fountain that Spend the night in Rhineland. represents the rebellious spirit of the city of Brussels. EU Holidays | Central Europe 39
9D6N GERMANY BELGIUM AMSTERDAM CHURCH OF OUR LADY NEAR MEUSE RIVER, DINANT DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 9 BRUSSELSKINDERDIJK ROTTERDAMAMSTERDAM HOME SWEET HOME ROTTERDAM Breakfast We hope you enjoyed your vacation with our Breakfast, Chinese Dinner Tour Amsterdam on a cruise through her company and we look forward to seeing you famous canals and take a trip to a diamond again for your next trip. This morning, you may wish to make an factory. You may also wish to make an optional visit to the charming city, Bruges. optional visit to Volendam, a fishing town Suggested Excursions: Afterwards, proceed to the World in North Holland and Zaanse Schans, Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays Heritage Site of Kinderdijk to visit the where you will be presented with an idyllic will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal. windmill area. The Mill Network at sight of traditional windmills, barns, * minimum group size may apply Kinderdijk-Elshout houses the largest cottages and museums built in typical • Roermond Designer Outlet €25 concentration of old windmills in the Dutch architectural style. Watch how • Bruges €35 Netherlands. Next, travel to Rotterdam, cheese and clog shoes are made in • Zaanse Schans + Volendam with Lunch : €59 the second largest city in Netherlands. demonstrations by expert craftsmen skilled The city is home to the most important in these traditional crafts. Tipping Guideline: (based on 9D6N) and the largest river port in Europe. Marvel Optional: Zaanse Schans and Volendam • €63 per person at the unique, innovative and eye-catching Tour with lunch Cube House which fortunately survived Note: the war. Next, visit Markthal Rotterdam, DAY 8 • Keukenhof garden visit is a special inclusion during the first indoor food market in the Netherlands. Be amazed by the spectacular AMSTERDAMHOME the Keukenhof season. There will be no other graphic designs that covers the ceiling of replacement tour outside Keukenhof season. the spacious market hall. Breakfast • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required Optional: Bruges Tour Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till is time to for a confirmed departure. transfer to the airport for your flight home. • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Acࢼviࢼes are subject to weather condiࢼons. • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior noࢼce 40 Central Europe | EU Holidays
FEATURE Five Reasons to Make Holland Your Next Travel Destination! Be it big or small, the adventures of the Netherlands are anything but dull and boring. Holland Holland, or The Netherlands, is more often than not symbolized by two things – tulips and cycling! Whilst these associa- tions stand true of this country, one has to acknowledge that the beautiful country is al.so home to cosy cafes, stunning architecture, historical windmills, a vibrant arts scene, and of course – delectable cuisine. We’ve rounded up a few must-sees during your time in this idyllic country littered with romantic and picturesque canals. 42 Central Europe | EU Holidays
Giethoorn Zaanse Schans Slip away from the cityscape and ease into Embark on a memorable journey to the the pace of village-life at Giethoorn. Here, fairytale destination of Zaanse Schans. you will be able to take in the beauty of the Steeped in colourful history, the neighbour- canals, thatched-roof farmhouses and tall hood in the Dutch town of Zaandam will old wooden bridges as you stroll through take you back in time. It’s hard not to feel Giethoorn’s simple, yet gripping beauty. nostalgic as you explore the quaint The serenity is almost unreal and a real offerings of this place. If you would like to welcome change from the hustle and take in the sights of this compact village, bustle of city life. This village is car-free, the narrow stairs leading up to the deck of which means you can’t hop into a car to the mill provide a stunning vista of the drive around the village – a great limitation entire area. Apart from offering breathtaking because Giethoorn keeps its quaint ways views, the windmills are the main source of fixed, even to its visitors. The best way to production, where freshly ground spices experience Giethoorn would either be by and flour are milled. taking a leisurely stroll, or getting on board a canal cruise, where you will get a local guide to share with you a little more about the history and culture behind this wonder- ful slice of paradise. Keukenhof Prepare for a floral showcase like no other at Keukenhof. As one of the largest spring gardens in the world, it’s no surprise that this attraction draws visitors by the thousands to its flower fields comprised of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths every year. The 32-hectare ground carpeted with over seven million spring flowers of every colour and size offers a sight that you soon won’t forget. Apart from the expansive and vibrantly coloured flower fields, there are several shows and other interesting events that will keep you occupied for the duration of your visit. The family-friendly attraction also comes with a petting farm, maze, and a playground to keep the little ones engaged and entertained. Besides display- ing an unforgettable showcase, the park also acts as a platform for business exchanges between growers and floricultural and tourist organisations, which is imperative for the continuation of the festival. Keukenhof was first established as a spring park in 1949, when a group flower growers and exporters came together to turn the estate into an exhibit. The park changes its theme every year – its upcoming theme of 2018 being Romance in Flowers, which is centred around the idea of spending somewhere romantic with your loved one. And since red rose has long been associated with love and romance, visitors can also expect the rose show to be bigger and better than ever. This season’s Keukenhof will also host a classical music festival called Romance at Keukenhof. Madurodam Markthal Rotterdam The miniature park and tourist attraction in The The massive Markthal Rotterdam is the Hague, Netherlands is renowned for its minia- largest weekly open market in Rotterdam ture scale models of the popular highlights of that sells everything from fresh produce to the country, to the playful activities that can be hardwares. Occupying the ground floor is enjoyed by the whole family. If you have a the market itself, while the upper floors penchant for trains, then you’re in for a treat! house the outstanding arch of apartments This place also houses mini train stations of that are hard to miss. Besides the seamless Rotterdam, Utrecht and Groningen Central. See blending of modern architecture and the the trains, railway tracks, platforms and even captivating graphic designs that adorn the models of people waiting for trains crafted in walls and ceilings of the structure, the painstakingly detail. Additionally, while here you Markthal Rotterdam spoils the average can take some time to discover Holland’s visitor with its various and generous heritage through its replicas of the Royal Palace selections of cheeses, restaurants and on Dam Square, canal houses, the Rijksmuseum international cuisines. and Anne Frank’s house. EU Holidays | Central Europe 43
10D7N INSIGHTS OF FOLLOW US.... ECAMSS NETHERLANDS Experience the enigmatic and enchanting splendours of Holland and its most famous cities. Explore Amsterdam via a canal cruise and be captivated by the outstanding John Frost Bridge as you traverse across Holland in this 10-day tour. KEUKENHOF, LISSE, NETHERLANDS Travel Validity Period: 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019
HIGHLIGHTS GREAT BRITAIN NETHERLANDS Zaanse Schans AMSTERDAM 1 Groningen • Zaanse Schans Giethoorn • Diamond factory • Canal cruise Amsterdam 2 1 Apeldoorn GRONINGEN The Hague • Market Square 3 Kinderdijk NETHERLANDS • Mar nitoren • Mar n’s Church Delft Rotterdam BELGIUM • Town Hall GIETHOORN FRANCE Flight path APELDOORN Traverse by coach • Het Loo Palace ARNHEM Featured destinations • John Frost Bridge Overnight stays 1 2 3 • Old Town • Eusebius Church DAY 1 DAY 4 • Palace of Jus ce, Government office KINDERDIJK HOMEAMSTERDAM APELDOORNARNHEM ROTTERDAM KINDERDIJKROTTERDAM • Cube House Assemble at the airport and take-off to • Markthal Ro erdam Amsterdam. Breakfast DELFT • Del ware factory DAY 2 In the morning, head to the Het Loo • Oude Kerk Palace, the Dutch baroque summer palace • Nieuwe Kerk AMSTERDAMZAANSE SCHANS renowned for its garden, it was awarded • Stadhuis GRONINGEN the official status of a botanic garden – a THE HAGUE reward for decades of dedicated • Madurodam (Entrance Included) Meals on Board, Dinner Horticultural profession. Continue to • Parliament House Start your day with a visit to Zaanse Schans Arnhem, to see the famous John Frost • Interna onal Criminal Court where you will be presented with an idyllic Bridge, named after John Frost to pay • Peace Palace scene of traditional windmills, barns, tribute to the commander of the British AALSMEER cottages and museums built in typical forces that held the bridge for four days • Royal Flower Holland (Entrance Included) Dutch architectural style. Watch how with a mere 750 soldiers during World War KEUKENHOF (Entrance Included) cheese and clog shoes are made in II Battle of Arnhem. Spend some time in the demonstrations by expert craftsmen Old town, surrounded by Eusebius Church, DELICACIES skilled in these traditional crafts. Travel Palace of Justice and Government Office. to Groningen for an overnight stay. After lunch, proceed to the World Heritage Meal Plan Site of Kinderdijk to visit the windmill area. 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners DAY 3 The Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout is the largest concentration of old windmills in the 4★ HOTELS GRONINGENGIETHOORN Netherlands. Next, journey up to APELDOORN Rotterdam, the second largest city in GRONINGEN Mercure Hotel Netherlands, at the same time having the APELDOORN Fletcher Hotel Breakfast, Lunch most important river port and also the ROTTERDAM NH Hotel largest one in Europe. Marvel at the unique, AMSTERDAM Best Western Plus Hotel Spend some time exploring the university city innovative and eye-catching Cube House of Groningen, arrive at the Market Square which fortunately survived the war. Next, *Note: Hotels subject to final confirma on. Should there where you will find the highest church visit Markthal Rotterdam, the first indoor be changes, customers will be offered accommoda on steeple in the city – the Martinitoren, the food market in Netherlands. The similar to this list. Martin’s Church and the Town Hall. Next, spectacularly designed ceiling of the get away from the bustling city life and find spacious market hall is a combination EXCLUSIVES some respite in the beautiful and idyllic of apartments in the canopy. Giethoorn village. Be mesmerized as you • 3N Roerdam, stroll along the canals, pass by ancient Note: Het Loo Palace is closed from Oct unࢼl end of Mar 2019. 2N Amsterdam thatched-roof farmhouse and cross over the tall old wooden bridges. • Diamond Lucky Draw • Keukenhof visit during 21 Mar – 19 May 2019 EU Holidays | Central Europe 45
10D7N INSIGHTS OF NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS DAY 5 auction in the world and catch them in red-light district in Amsterdam. You may also wish to make an optionaPlEvTiRsiAt ,toJORDAN ROTTERDAM action! Next up, visit Keukenhof, the most Volendam, a quaint fishing town in North Holland well-known for its traditional Breakfast beautiful spring garden in the world with costumes and vibrant Dutch music scene. Enjoy the free day of leisure, shopping or Optional: Volendam Tour sightseeing at your pleasure. You may tulips in bloom. In the afternoon, tour the wish to join an optional day trip to Belgium DAY 9 capital city, Brussels and its charming city capital of Netherlands, explore Amsterdam of Bruges. AMSTERDAMHOME Optional: Brussels and Bruges with lunch on a cruise through her famous canals and Breakfast DAY 6 take a trip to a diamond factory. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight ROTTERDAMDELFT Note: Early departure on this day in order to catch the flower home. THE HAGUEROTTERDAM aucࢼon, expect box breakfast. Keukenhof garden is opened only from 21st March 2019 to 19th May 2019. Breakfast, Chinese Dinner This morning, travel to Delft, a beautiful DAY 10 town best known for its blue and white ceramics known as ‘’Delftware’’. Visit a HOME SWEET HOME delft pottery factory for more insights on how Delftware are produced. Pass by the We hope you enjoyed your vacation with Oude Kerk and continue to the Market our company and we look forward to Square which sits between the Nieuwe seeing you again for your next trip. Kerk and Stadhuis. In the afternoon, visit Madurodam, a miniature city that GIETHOORN, NETHERLANDS Suggested Excursions: showcases Netherland’s highlights to Addiࢼonal acࢼviࢼes that complement your holidays scale. Discover The Hague city, home DAY 8 will be at your own discreࢼon and is enࢼrely opࢼonal of the royal family and seat of the Dutch *minimum group size may apply government. Marvel at the majestic AMSTERDAM • Bruges + Brussel with lunch € 89 diplomatic buildings like Parliament House, • Volendam with Lunch : € 49 International Criminal Court, and the Breakfast Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) Peace Palace set among the relaxing lush Enjoy a free day of leisure for some • € 70 per person green spaces in the city. shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure, with the possibility of visiting the infamous Notes: DAY 7 • Keukenhof garden visit is a special inclusion during ROTTERDAMAALSMEER the Keukenhof season. There will be no other AMSTERDAM replacement tour outside Keukenhof season. • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required Breakfast, Chinese Dinner for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the iࢼnerary, flight schedules and Set off to Aalsmeer, The Royal Flora hotels are subject to change without prior noࢼce in Auction which houses the biggest flower the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Acࢼviࢼes are subject to weather condiࢼons. • During major events, accommodaࢼon may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior noࢼce. 46 Central Europe | EU Holidays
FEATURE EXPLORING SWITZERLAND BY TRAIN Chug along the scenic routes of Switzerland by train and let the railway tracks bring you to places beyond your wildest dreams! Train travel is perhaps the most classic in the whole of Europe. Its intricate rail to wait for your train. This is made way to explore Switzerland to its fullest, network covers about 5,100km possible due to Switzerland’s clock-face so much so that it has become a throughout Switzerland, made possible timetable, where trains depart at regular, quintessential feature of any Swiss by using all kinds of technological periodically repeated intervals and are vacation. Designed by English engineers capabilities since the 19th century, such closely linked with most public transport in the heyday of tourism during the mid as cog railways, funiculars and cable cars. systems, in order to cut down on waiting 19th century, these scenic trains are To access even the most remote village times. This integrated timetable involves specifically outfitted with panoramic and other far-flung corners, custom-built a train leaving hourly and a uniform windows or cars for sightseeing, unlike antique railways using specialized systems symmetry minute on all routes. the ordinary trains in other European and materials have beencarefully countries that run along regular routes modernised to provide a thrillpacked All in all, Swiss train journeys have been through attractive scenery. ride. made much more convenient and accessible, ensuring a delightful and Switzerland has one of the longest and Travelling on a tight schedule? Not to unforgettable trip for everyone. densest rail networks, as well as some of worry, Swiss trains are notoriously the most spectacular mountain railways punctual and you will almost never need
10D7N GRAND TRAIN FOLLOW US.... TOUR OFECSTTS Embark on a 10-day SWITZERLAND Grand Train Tour that will take you across Switzerland. From the financial centre of Zürich to Zermatt, experience the unforgettable sights and natural wonders of this wonderful country. COUNTRY Travel Validity Period: FOCUSED 1st Apr – 31st Oct 2019 ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND
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