Super Europe Tour 10 Days

Day 01

• Departure from Colombo and Arrival in Paris
• Three star hotel in London or city nearby

Day 02: Frankfurt, Bonn, Cologne, Amsterdam

• The morning begins with a leisurely drive north west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the West Germany reunification. The national government is now run from Berlin, but Bonn retains a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the city’s secrets on an orientation stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rocco-fronted Town Hall and Lud wig Van Beethoven Haus a museum celebrating the life of the much love composer.
• Then it’s the cologne where you’ll head inside the city’s glorious Gothic Cathedral a UNESCO world heritage site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne further to do a spot to do a local shopping to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German Brew. After Lunch the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands. (B)

Day 03: Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam

• A day of delights begin with a leisurely trip through the Dutch countryside where you’ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and wind mills. Call in the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you’ll head from the country side to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam.
• After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you’ll see the unique cutting techniques that have been practiced here since the 16th Century, you can take an optional hour long pre dinner canal cruise, which is great way to discover more about this unique European city. After disembarking you’ll walk to one of the city’s grandest areas. Dam square where the Royal Palace is located and the queen’s birthday celebrations take place. You’ll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner (B)

Day 04: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris

• After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and the political center of the European Union. On the way the tour stops to see the distinctive Atomium monument a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for the 1958 world fare. In the center of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis Statue.
• After some free time, during which you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels it’s south again the French border and on the bright lights of Paris. (B)

Day 05: Paris, Versalies, Paris

• Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy and guided tours around one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the palace de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the French Revolution. You’ll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe here too. The imposing monument that’s sits near the avenue and commemorates the fallen to the revolution and Napoleonic wars.
• You’ll take in another significant historical building next as u head to L Hotel National des invalids, where Napoleon tomb is located, followed by a photo stop at the most legendary of all Paris Icons: the Eiffel Tower. You can then take a leisurely cruise along the river seine a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre 111.
• Finally, you’ll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid palace of Versailles the vast regal chateau that was the residence of the Royal Family until the start of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction. In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows. (B)

Day 06: Paris

• The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, One of the greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces ,including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in a just few hours.)
• After an exhilarating morning of walking gallery corridors, replenish your energy levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais Garnier, Paris’s opera house. Here the rest of the afternoon is yours to choose to either shop at legendary department stores Galleries Lafayette and Printemps or make your own arrangements to visit and ascent to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, for unbeatable views over the city, a truly magical and unforgettable experience.
• For some members of the group it will be a time to say good bye to new found friends, while others will opt to stay another night in the French City of Delights before picking up the green line tour the next day. (B)

Day 07: Paris, Reims, Luxembourg

• The tour leaves from Paris for delightful scenic journey through the rolling country side of the champagne region, famous the world over the sparkling white wine produced here .Enjoy seeing the historic attractions of provincial capital Reims, including the city’s cathedral.
• History and tradition are equally evident in our next location. Luxembourg, the world’s only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg City, you’ll be introduced on foot to the main places of interest including the place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe before having time for further exploration on your Own. (B)

Day 08: Luxembourg, Trier, Koblenz, Rudesheim am rhein, Frankfurt

• Will be leaving Luxembourg behind and Head across another European border in to Germany. The first stop is historic Trier, German’s oldest city and the birth place of Karl Marx. You’ll have the chance to see from the outside the house where the influential philosopher was born, which now functions as the Karl Marx Haus museum. Your walking tour then takes you into the Centre of Trier; here you can look around the city’s impressive cathedral, where the celebrated Holy robe-said to the tunic of Christ is preserved and occasionally displayed. Trier is also known as “The second Rome” and significant legacies of the once great empire remain today. The Highlight is undoubtedly Porta Nigra the best preserved roman city gate north of the Alps, which you’ll get to see and photograph.
• After exiting morning Trier, You’ll drive on to Koblenz famous as the location of the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. Here you have the option of indulging in a relaxing lunch alongside the water, then afterwards you can also choose to add on a scenic Rhine boat cruise for some memorable city vistas .Back on dry land you’ll drive through the wine making town of Rudesheim. Then it’s on to Frankfurt am Main where you’ll discover the delights of Romerberg, a charming plaza with a distinctive medieval town hall as its centerpiece. (B)

Day 09

• Transfer from hotel to the airport

Day 10

• Arrive in Colombo