Europe by Train

Tour #11

London - Paris - Brussels

November 2-12, 2010

From the Tower Bridge in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and then to Brussels in Belgium, you’ll enjoy seeing some of Europe’s greatest cities and their treasures. Best of all, you’ll travel on high speed trains including a Chunnel crossing on the Eurostar. Imagine visiting famous attractions and taking in the countryside as your train speeds to each destination.

Nov. 2 Everyone will fly overnight from their hometown to London, England. Enjoy dinner and a movie as you cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Nov. 3 Upon arrival in LONDON, you’ll see such sights as Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben beside the River Thames, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. You will then check into your hotel. Balance of the day free to relax. Tonight there is a “Welcome Dinner.”

Nov. 4 Following breakfast, you are free to explore London on your own and discover the charm that makes this city so popular. There will be an optional tour of Queen Elizabeth’s residence at Windsor Castle that was built in the 11th century. In the evening, there are many restaurants and if you like, you can attend a London play.

Nov. 5 Breakfast at leisure and then you can visit the British Museum, Tower of London and the famous Harrods Department Store. (Awake 10/06, p. 15) You can also take transportation to visit the Watchtower Branch Office.

Nov. 6 Today will be exciting as you board the Eurostar train and travel the countryside through the “Chunnel” to PARIS. This is history in the making as it takes only three hours to travel from London to Paris including twenty minutes under the English Channel traveling at 180 mph. Upon arrival in Paris, the “City of Lights,” you will tour this romantic city. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Champs-Elysees, the Opera House, Notre Dame, the River Seine and much more.

Nov. 7 Breakfast at leisure and then you have the entire day to explore Paris known for its sidewalk cafes. You may want to visit the Louvre, Europe’s largest museum. There will also be an optional tour to the Palace of Versailles or you can take a cruise on the River Seine.

Nov. 8 Following breakfast you’ll be transferred to the train station to board the high-speed train to BRUSSELS in Belgium. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a tour of this beautiful European city in the Medieval square that is over 1,000 years old. See what is called the “Grand Place“ that’s surrounded by ancient houses decorated with gables, ornate facades and incredible carvings. Most impressive is the historic town hall, a gothic masterpiece.

Nov. 9 This will be your last full day in Europe. Enjoy many other sights of the city or join the optional tour to the city of Bruges with its water canals that’s called “The Venice of the North.” You’ll also visit the flower city of Ghent known for its beautiful flowers that are shipped all over the world. Tonight there will be a special “Farewell Dinner” with your fellow travelers.

Nov. 10 Transfer to the Brussels Airport for the return flight home.