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Europe Independent Travel Monograms is 100% independent travel, brought to you by Globus, the worldwide leader in escorted travel. Monograms' flexible itineraries allow unrestricted time for you to do what your want, because experts behind the scenes have handled all the details for your perfect vacation. You get insider information and the services of a local host to help you on your way...to the important sights or off the beaten path. In addition to the Local Host, each Monograms vacation includes hotel, sightseeing in each city and available air and airport transportation. Even breakfasts are included to start you on your way. In trips to certain single cities, you also get a choice of hotels so your experience is just that way you want it.

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LONDON
4 Days

Countries Visited:
England

Length:	4 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT EUROPE VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	ML-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Welcome wallet with useful information and city map; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary below.

Enjoy four days in one of the world’s greatest cities! Included morning sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you all the famous landmarks, the Changing of the Guard (if held), and includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Choose from two centrally located hotels and let the Globus hospitality staff help you make the most of your visit.

What's Included

City Highlights
Welcome wallet with useful information and city map; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary below.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast (B) daily

Hotels:

First Class Hotel (MLB) - RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.

Premium Hotel (MLA) - HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in London. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

Day 3:
Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 4:
Departure from London. (B)

A WEEK IN LONDON
8 Days

Countries Visited:
Not Available

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT EUROPE VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DL-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held); a ticket for the London Eye—you select when you want to ride (not available for departures 0106 and 0113 due to annual maintenance). A London Visitor Travelcard; and a London for Less information booklet with discount vouchers.

Take in all that London has to offer with this 6-night vacation. A Local Guide will introduce you to the city’s most renowned attractions, including the Changing of the Guard (if held) and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Highlight inclusions are a ticket for the London Eye (not available for departures 0106 and 0113), the 450-foot-high observation wheel; a London Visitor Travelcard for a day’s free travel on the excellent system of buses and underground trains; and the London For Less information booklet with discount vouchers. A choice of centrally located hotels provides the ideal base for exploring the British capital.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held); a ticket for the London Eye—you select when you want to ride (not available for departures 0106 and 0113 due to annual maintenance). A London Visitor Travelcard; and a London for Less information booklet with discount vouchers.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast daily.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotel (DLR) - RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.

Premium Hotel (DLM) - HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in London. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

Day 4:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 6:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 7:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

PARIS
4 Days

Countries Visited:
France

Length:	4 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT EUROPE VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	MP-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing features the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, and more. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. City map; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops.

Spend four days in Paris! Your stay includes your choice of centrally located first-class hotel and services of a Local Host. Included morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features major highlights: the Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Champs-Eysées, as well as a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Afterward, enjoy the city at your own pace.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing features the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, and more. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. City map; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops.

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotel (MPB) - MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all fully equipped with minibar and satellite color TV, situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens. It has a hospitable lobby, a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.

Premium Hotel (MPA) - NOVOTEL PARIS TOUR EIFFEL, A superior first-class hotel on the left bank of the Seine, between the Eiffel Tower and Mirabeau Bridge. Elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe, and phone. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool and gym, shop, restaurant, bar, and a brasserie.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in Paris. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)

Day 3:
Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 4:
Departure from Paris. (B)

A WEEK IN PARIS
8 Days

Countries Visited:
Not Available

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT EUROPE VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DP-2008

About This Tour

Explore the “City of Light” on this week-long vacation. Your sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Opéra, and famous Champs-Elysées plus a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll have several days at leisure to browse the fashion houses and shops, to study art in one of the 90 museums, or to sit at a sidewalk café. Specially arranged discounts at some stores and a free 1-day Metro ticket are yours, and optional excursions to Versailles Palace or to the Louvre Museum can be arranged. Services of a Local Host are included.

What's Included

First-Class Hotel (DPB) - MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all fully equipped with minibar and satellite color TV, situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens. It has a hospitable lobby, a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.

Premium Hotel (DPA) - HILTON PARIS, A superior first-class hotel with 460 spacious air-conditioned rooms offering all modern facilities. Located in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, overlooking Trocadero Gardens, and with close proximity to the Metro. Amenities include a restaurant and a bar, both serving meals throughout the day.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in Paris. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)

Day 4:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 6:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 7:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

ROME
4 Days

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length:	4 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT ITALY VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	MR-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum and Roman Forum. City map.

A unique break from the everyday routine: spend four days in Rome! Your stay includes a choice of your centrally located, first-class hotel, services of a Local Host, and morning sightseeing with a Local Guide (including headsets). Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Then enjoy the city at your own pace.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum and Roman Forum. City map.

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotel (MRB) - CLARIDGE, A first-class modern hotel with 95 rooms, located in Parioli, one of Rome’s most exclusive residential areas, close to the verdant avenues of Villa Borghese Park. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an American bar and spacious sitting areas.

Premium Hotel (MRA) - CICERONE, A superior first-class downtown hotel with 250 rooms, located in the center of the Prati area, within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in Rome. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. (B)

Day 3:
Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 4:
Departure from Rome. (B)

A WEEK IN ROME
8 Days

Countries Visited:
Not Available

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT ITALY VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DI-2008

About This Tour

A full week to enjoy the splendors of the Eternal City. On your arrival evening you’ll meet your Local Host. A morning city tour with a Local Guide (including headsets) features all the “must-sees” of Rome: St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. There’s also plenty of time to discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace.

What's Included

First-Class Hotel (DIB) - CLARIDGE, A first-class modern hotel with 95 rooms, located in Parioli, one of Rome’s most exclusive residential areas, close to the verdant avenues of Villa Borghese Park. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an American bar and spacious sitting areas.

Premium Hotel (DIA) - CICERONE, A superior first-class downtown hotel with 250 rooms, located in the center of the Prati area, within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in Rome. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. (B)

Day 4:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 6:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 7:
Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

LONDON and EDINBURGH
8 Days

Countries Visited:
England, Scotland

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT MULTI-COUNTRY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DE-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful city information and map; Edinburgh city map; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

This 8-day vacation combines two great British capital cities and includes centrally located hotels at both destinations, the services of Local Hosts, and two half-days of sightseeing with a Local Guide. In London, see all the famous landmarks, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, and see the Changing of the Guard, if held. In Edinburgh, drive through the 200-year-old “New Town” and the “Old Town,” and visit mighty Edinburgh Castle to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels. The transfer from London to Edinburgh is by East Coast Line express train (first-class).

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful city information and map; Edinburgh city map; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Welcome drink in London; full English breakfast (B) daily in London; full Scottish breakfast (B) daily in Edinburgh.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DEB) - LONDON: RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
EDINBURGH: MOUNT ROYAL RAMADA, Recently refurbished, the comfortable and traditional Mount Royal Ramada has 158 rooms with every modern amenity and is ideally located at the heart of the city on fashionable Princes Street. The spacious Arts Restaurant provides views of the castle and all-day dining in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Premium Hotel (DEA) - LONDON: HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.
EDINBURGH: CARLTON, The grand, classically designed Carlton has an excellent central location just off the Royal Mile and is equidistant between the castle and Holyrood Palace. With 189 spacious air-conditioned rooms, elegant Bridge Restaurant and bar, and extensive leisure club with pool, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city.

Itinerary

A WEEK IN LONDON and PARIS
8 Days starting

Countries Visited:
England, France

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT MULTI-COUNTRY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DR-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
London
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). Welcome wallet with useful city information and map. London-Paris by Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfers from/to hotels.

Paris
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. City map and specially arranged discounts at the Galeries Lafayette department stores and other shops.

Note:
In the event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

This 8-day vacation combines two great European cities, and is one of the most popular of all Monograms vacations. In London, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks, the Changing of the Guard (if held), and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. You will also have time to explore the city on your own. Then board the Eurostar train to vibrant Paris, where morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the major sights, a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Services of a Local Host are included and there is ample time to make your own discoveries.

What's Included

City Highlights
London
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). Welcome wallet with useful city information and map. London-Paris by Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfers from/to hotels.

Paris
Local Host service. Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. City map and specially arranged discounts at the Galeries Lafayette department stores and other shops.

Note:
In the event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast (B) daily in London; buffet breakfast (B) daily in Paris.

Hotels:

First Class Hotels (DRB) - LONDON: RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
PARIS: MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all fully equipped with minibar and satellite color TV, situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens. It has a hospitable lobby, a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.

Premium Hotels (DRA) - LONDON: HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.
PARIS: NOVOTEL PARIS TOUR EIFFEL, A superior first-class hotel on the left bank of the Seine, between the Eiffel Tower and Mirabeau Bridge. Elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe, and phone. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool and gym, shop, restaurant, bar, and a brasserie.

Itinerary

TWO WEEKS IN LONDON and PARIS
14 Days

Countries Visited:
England, France

Length:	14 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT MULTI-COUNTRY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DQ-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service in each city; a ticket for the London Eye—you select when you want to ride (not available for departures 0104 and 0111 due to annual maintenance); A London Visitor Travelcard; a London for Less information booklet with discount vouchers and a city map; Paris city map; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Savor the treasures of London and Paris, and enjoy an exciting Eurostar train ride during this 14-day vacation. Services of a Local Host and half-day sightseeing tours with a Local Guide in both cities are included. In London you’ll visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, see the Changing of the Guard (if held), or you may wish to visit Stonehenge. You also receive a ticket for the 450-feet-high London Eye as well as a 1-day London Visitor Travelcard. In Paris, see all major highlights, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, and ascend the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You will also receive a 1-day Metro ticket and specially arranged discounts at major stores. Exciting optional excursions are available in both cities.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; a ticket for the London Eye—you select when you want to ride (not available for departures 0104 and 0111 due to annual maintenance); A London Visitor Travelcard; a London for Less information booklet with discount vouchers and a city map; Paris city map; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast (B) daily in London; buffet breakfast (B) daily in Paris.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DQB) - LONDON: RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
PARIS: MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.

Premium Hotels (DQA) - LONDON: HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.
PARIS: HILTON PARIS, A superior first-class hotel with 460 spacious air-conditioned rooms offering all modern facilities. Located in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, overlooking Trocadero Gardens, and with close proximity to the Metro. Amenities include a restaurant and a bar, both serving meals throughout the day.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
London, England. Arrive in London. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
London. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

Day 4:
London. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
London. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 6:
London. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 7:
London. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
London–Paris. Travel to Paris by Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfer from/to hotels. (B)

Day 9:
Paris. Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)

Day 10:
Paris. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Paris. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 12:
Paris. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 13:
Paris. Four full days at your leisure. (B)

Day 14:
Paris. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

LONDON, PARIS and AMSTERDAM
11 Days

Countries Visited:
England, France, Netherlands

Length:	11 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT MULTI-COUNTRY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DRE-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful information and city map; city maps of Paris and Amsterdam; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

This 11-day vacation includes the services of a Local Host and morning guided sightseeing with highlight visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and the Changing of the Guard (if held); a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower; and a canal cruise and visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. You’ll also have plenty of time for shopping and independent sightseeing, and exciting optional excursions are available in all three cities. Ride the Eurostar train from London to Paris and the Thalys train (first-class) from Paris to Amsterdam.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful information and city map; city maps of Paris and Amsterdam; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast (B) daily in London; buffet breakfast (B) daily in Paris and Amsterdam.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DREB) - LONDON: RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
PARIS: MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.
AMSTERDAM: CROWNE PLAZA CITY CENTRE, A modern superior first-class hotel with 270 rooms in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Elegant, air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath, direct-dial telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, satellite TV, hairdryer, and trouser press. The hotel has a pool, saunas, solariums, fitness room, and a restaurant, a coffee shop, and a Dutch pub.

Premium Hotels (DREA) - LONDON: HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.
PARIS: NOVOTEL PARIS TOUR EIFFEL, A superior first-class hotel on the left bank of the Seine, between the Eiffel Tower and Mirabeau Bridge. Elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe, and phone. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool and gym, shop, restaurant, bar, and a brasserie.
AMSTERDAM: CROWNE PLAZA CITY CENTRE, A modern superior first-class hotel with 270 rooms in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Elegant, air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath, direct-dial telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, satellite TV, hairdryer, and trouser press. The hotel has a pool, saunas, solariums, fitness room, and a restaurant, a coffee shop, and a Dutch pub.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
London, England. Arrive in London. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
London. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

Day 4:
London. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
London–Paris. Travel to Paris by Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfer from/to hotels. (B)

Day 6:
Paris. Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)

Day 7:
Paris. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Paris–Amsterdam. Travel to Amsterdam by high-speed Thalys train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 9:
Amsterdam. Morning guided sightseeing; enjoy a canal cruise and visit Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum. (B)

Day 10:
Amsterdam. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Amsterdam. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

LONDON, PARIS and NICE
11 Days

Countries Visited:
England, France

Length:	11 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT MULTI-COUNTRY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DRN-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful information and city map; city maps of Paris and Nice; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris and Nice; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

This 11-day vacation includes choice of two centrally located hotels in London and Paris, services of a Local Host in all three cities, and half-day guided sightseeing tours. In London, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held); in Paris, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the second floor of the Eiffel Tower; and in Nice sightseeing features the Promenade des Anglais and a walk through the Old Town. The transfer between London and Paris will be operated by the Eurostar train and between Paris and Nice by the high-speed “TGV” train (first-class). Plenty of time to enjoy all three cities on your own and various optional excursions are available.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; London welcome wallet with useful information and city map; city maps of Paris and Nice; specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops in Paris and Nice; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Welcome drink; full English breakfast (B) daily in London; buffet breakfast (B) daily in Paris and Nice.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DRNB) - LONDON: RAMADA HYDE PARK, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
PARIS: MERCURE TOUR EIFFEL SUFFREN, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.
NICE: BOSCOLO PLAZA, This superior first class hotel is located close to the pedestrian area in the center of Nice, only a few steps from the Mediterranean Sea and the famous "Promenade des Anglais.” All 218 rooms are air-conditioned and comfortably equipped with modern amenities. The hotel has an elegant lobby and lounge bar. During the summer, the restaurant and bar on the panoramic terrace are open.

Premium Hotels (DRNA) - LONDON: HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar, and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
PARIS: NOVOTEL PARIS TOUR EIFFEL, An elegant first-class air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.
NICE: BOSCOLO PLAZA, This superior first class hotel is located close to the pedestrian area in the center of Nice, only a few steps from the Mediterranean Sea and the famous "Promenade des Anglais.” All 218 rooms are air-conditioned and comfortably equipped with modern amenities. The hotel has an elegant lobby and lounge bar. During the summer, the restaurant and bar on the panoramic terrace are open.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
London, England. Arrive in London. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
London. Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

Day 4:
London. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
London–Paris. Travel to Paris by Eurostar train (upgrades to first-class available); transfer from/to hotels. (B)

Day 6:
Paris. Morning guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor. (B)

Day 7:
Paris. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Paris–Nice. Travel to Nice by highspeed “TGV” train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 9:
Nice. Morning orientation features the famous Promenade des Anglais and a walk through Old Town. (B)

Day 10:
Nice. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Nice. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

PARIS and NICE
8 Days

Countries Visited:
France

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS TOUR
Category:	INDEPENDENT EUROPE VACATION
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	DRO-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Local Host service in each city; city maps and specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Spend a week in Paris and Nice. Included are a choice of centrally located hotels in Paris, a centrally located hotel in Nice, and services of a Local Host in both cities. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide in Paris features a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and an ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, while a morning orientation in Nice features the Promenade des Anglais and a walk through the Old Town. The transfer between Paris and Nice will be operated by the high-speed “TGV” train (first-class). Various optional excursions are available.

What's Included

City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; city maps and specially arranged discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette department stores and other leading shops; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) daily.

Hotels: