Day 1 Fly to Netherlands
Board your international flight bound for Europe from your select international gateway.

Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands Arrival
Upon arrival at Amsterdam international airport, our tour representative will arrange to pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel to check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Overnight: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day 3 Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris, 310 miles
After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital  and political centre 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’s Fair. In  the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the  famous impish Manneken Pis Statue. After some free time, you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights. Then from Brussels we will head south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.

Overnight: Paris, France
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 4 Paris - Versailles - Paris, 37 miles
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy 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 Élysées to the Place 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 sits near the  western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars. You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to L’Hôtel National des Invalides, where  Napoleon’s tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all Paris’s icons: the Eiffel Tower.  You can either take time to explore the neighbourhood and have some lunch or scale the Eiffel Tower.  Choice is yours. Finally, you’ll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace  of Versailles, the vast regal château 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.
Due to a limited daily access control in the Palace of Versailles, customers who strongly request to visit  this palace to book tickets online in advance at https://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices

Overnight: Paris, France
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 5 Paris
The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s 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 just a few hours. 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 III. After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy  levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais Garnier, Paris’s opera  house. Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend  time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette. 
Due to a limited daily access control in the Louvre Palace, to avoid disappointment, we recommend  customers who strongly request to visit this palace to book tickets online in advance at https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb Visit time: 12:30 – 2:30pm

Overnight: Paris, France
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 6 Paris - Reims - Luxembourg, 260 miles
The Red Line tour leaves from Paris for a delightful scenic journey through the rolling countryside of the  Champagne region, famous the world over for the sparkling white wine produced here. Enjoy seeing the  historic attractions of provincial capital Reims, including the city’s cathedral – a key national heritage site,  where coronations of French kings took place from the 11th century onwards. History and tradition are  equally evident in your 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.

Overnight: Luxembourg
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 7 Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Rudesheim am Rhein - Frankfurt, 250 miles
Today we leave Luxembourg behind and head across another European border into Germany. The first stop  is historic Trier, Germany’s oldest city and the birthplace 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 be the tunic of Christ – is preserved and  occasionally displayed. Trier is also known as ‘The Second Rome’ (Constantine served as an administrator  here for 10 years), 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 an exciting morning in 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 Rüdesheim. Then it’s on to  Frankfurt am Main, where you’ll discover the delights of Römerberg, a charming plaza with a distinctive  medieval town hall as its centrepiece.

Overnight: Frankfurt, Germany
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 8 Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam, 310 miles
The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West  Germany until reunification. The national government is now in 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 Rococo-fronted town hall and Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating  the life of the much-loved composer. Then it’s on to 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 of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German brew. After lunch  the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands.

Overnight: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 9 Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, 31 miles
A day of delights begins 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 windmills.  Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you’ll head from the quiet countryside 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 practised here since the 16th century,  you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a 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 King’s birthday celebration takes place. You’ll have photo opportunities  here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the day off with dinner.  
From mid-March to mid-May the tour will also visit Keukenhof Garden, a 32-hectare seasonal exhibition of  beautifully coloured and scented displays of spring flowers - most notably millions of tulips. More information please see: www.keukenhof.com

Overnight: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meals: Continental Breakfast

Day 10 Amsterdam Departure
Check out of the hotel at the end of this tour and be transferred to the airport for your next journey.

Meals: Continental Breakfast