European Tapestry

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Overview
Highlights
- Amsterdam touring, including guided visit to Rijksmuseum and candlelight canal cruise
- Medieval windmills at Kinderdijk
- Three-night stay in medieval Bruges
- Bruges touring and canal cruise
- Champagne tasting
- Visit to Mardasson Memorial and Bastogne War Museum
- Paris city tour
- Pleasing mix of guided touring and free time
- Relaxed pacing
- Centrally located lodgings
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Trip includes
- Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
- 10 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class hotels
- 18 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
- $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)
Itinerary

Depart U.S. for Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meals: Dinner
After arriving in the Dutch capital, there’s time to relax at our center-city hotel before this afternoon’s walking tour of the area. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
We discover this canal-laced capital city on a morning tour, passing such highlights as the Royal Palace, Floating Flower Market, central Dam Square, the renowned Red Light District, and the historic canals lined with houseboats. Then we visit ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning at the Van Gogh Museum we see the world’s largest collection of works by the Dutch artist known for his bold colors and raw emotion – and who had an incalculable impact on 20th-century Western art. The museum houses some...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today we travel to the village of Kinderdijk to see The Netherlands’ iconic windmills, approaching by boat. A local expert tells us about this UNESCO World Heritage site, whose 19 original windmills date to medieval times and still operate today. After lunch, we depart for Bruges, arriving late afternoon. Dinner tonight is on our own.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning we embark on a walking tour of this gem of a medieval city then visit a chocolatier to watch the chocolate-making process and, of course, to sample the goods. Next: a leisurely private cruise along the city’s romantic ca...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We travel today to tiny Luxembourg, the world’s only Grand Duchy and once the crossroads of Western Europe. Now known for its surprising natural beauty and rich history, Luxembourg boasts one the world’s highest standards of living. ...
Meals: Breakfast
Today we honor the 77,000 American troops killed or injured in the deadliest battle of WWII, which took place in the Ardennes, the deeply forested region flanking Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. The Battle of the Bulge, as it became known, lef...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
En route to Paris today, we stop in the French city of Reims, the unofficial capital of the Champagne-Ardennes region. One of France’s leading centers of méthode Champenoise (traditional champagne production), Reims also is where the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We pass by many highlights on this morning’s city tour, including the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Champs-Elysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then this afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Paris as we wish. Tonight we celebrate our European adventure over a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
We transfer to the airport this morning for our return flight to the United States.
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Dates & Availability
- $3,495 air & land inclusive plus $739 airline taxes and fees
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $739, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
- Single travelers please add $1,195. Your $375 deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2017 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
- Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,995 per person; Premium Economy – $895 per person
- A visa is not required for this tour.
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NH Collection Barbizon Palace , Amsterdam / Days 2-4 / Superior First Class
Ideally located in the center of Amsterdam just a five-minute walk from Dam Square, the NH Collection Barbizon Palace comprises nineteen 17th-century townhouses tastefully transformed into contemporary accommodations while still embracing their historic legacy. The 274-room hotel has two restaurants; fitness room and wellness area with solarium, sauna, and Turkish steam bath; and a private boat dock. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, internet access, TV, and phone.
Grand Hotel Casselbergh , Bruges / Days 5-7 / Superior First Class
The 18th-century Grand Hotel Casselbergh comprises three historic residences (Casselbergh, Zeven Torens, and t Fransch Schildt) that were previously owned and lived in by leading citizens and local aristocracy. Well located in the heart of the city, the 118-room Grand Hotel Casselbergh provides easy access to popular attractions including Grote Market, Belfort, Stadhuis, and The Burg. Hotel facilities include bar and lounge; wellness center with fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath, and relaxation room; laundry and dry cleaning services; and internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Sofitel Luxembourg Europe , Luxembourg / Days 8-9 / Superior First Class
Situated on the city’s prestigious Kirchberg Plateau close to the Mudam modern art museum and the Luxembourg Philharmonic concert hall, the 109-room Sofitel Luxembourg Europe features a large central atrium and modern European décor in keeping with its surroundings. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and two bars, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Hotel Splendid Etoile , Paris / Days 10-11, Extension / Superior First Class
Ideally located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, the Splendid Etoile sits just a few steps from the Arc de Triomphe. The 57-room hotel features Haussmann style architecture and includes a restaurant and bar, laundry and dry cleaning services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hairdryer, minibar, TV, and phone.
Cancellations and Refunds
You will receive a full refund for any cancellations made up to 95 days before departure (125 days for In the Wake of Lewis and Clark). If you must cancel your tour, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges:
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94–65 days
25% of tour price
64–45 days
50% of tour price
44–30 days
75% of tour price
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