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13-Day European Capitals:
London Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris Only $4095 + $200 Registration Fee This price includes:
June 24 - July 6, 2010.
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Itinerary:
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - On our way... ![]() Sunday, June 27, 2010 - Synagogues and Spires Start the day with a visit to the Jewish quarter of London. Visit the famous Bevis Marks synagogue. Hear stories of famous English Jews such as the former Prime Minister Disraeli. Visit Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Queen and the oldest inhabited castle in the world. Onward to Oxford - the University City (and see where they filmed parts of Harry Potter!) Overnight: London Monday, June 28, 2010 - Crossing the Channel Depart London for Dover making a stop at Leeds Castle, a special blend of heritage, beautiful grounds and conservation. Explore the maze and search for the secret underground grotto! Cross the English Channel from Dover to Calais by ferry Pause in Calais, for a ceremony marking the Normandy Landings and liberation of Europe in World War II. Drive through the French and Belgian countryside to the picturesque city of Bruges, Belgium. Known as the "Venice of the North", Bruges is a splendid medieval city of quaint lanes and quiet canals. Relax in the uniquely beautiful square lined with antique buildings and colorful cafes Enjoy a walking tour of Bruges by night. Overnight: Bruges ![]() Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Big and Small Depart Bruges for Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Visit Grand Place, the magnificent medieval square in the heart of Brussels. See the Manneken Pis, for a glimpse of Belgian humor. Stop for a short visit to the Great Synagogue built in 1879 and left untouched during World War II. Travel to Amsterdam passing by Antwerp, one of the largest diamond centers in the world. The city has a large Hassidic population where 90% work in the diamond industry. Stop in The Hague, the old Royal and government city of the Netherlands where Queen Beatrix lives and works. It is also the site of the International Court of Justice. Visit the miniature city of Madurodam and see models of canal houses in Amsterdam. View working windmills, boats traversing the harbor and trains crisscrossing this mini-city. Continue to Amsterdam, the city of canals and dykes, chocolate, cheese-one of the most colorful cities in Europe. Overnight: Amsterdam Region Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - Amsterdam Full day in Amsterdam Visit the Anne Frank House, city tour with a visit to the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Van Gogh Museum. Cruise along the famous canals while gazing up at Renaissance buildings and other highlights. Overnight: Amsterdam Region ![]() Thursday, July 1, 2010 - Dutch Treat Drive into the pastoral Dutch countryside to Zaanse Schans to see a typical Dutch town with green wooden houses, exquisite gardens and historic windmills. Continue to Volendam a picturesque fishing village and lovely harbor. Enjoy an authentic Dutch cultural experience - a bike ride along the canals! Visit a wooden shoe factory. The Dutch invented wooden shoes to walk the muddy lands they reclaimed from the sea! Overnight: Amsterdam Region Friday, July 2, 2010 - The City of Light Depart Amsterdam for Paris Afternoon city tour in Paris. See the highlights of the city of lights! Ascend the Eiffel Tower - symbol of Paris Cruise along the Seine River Kabbalat Shabbat Overnight: Paris ![]() Saturday, July 3, 2010 - A Parisian Shabbat Optional Shabbat morning services Walking tour of Paris, starting with the Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde Pass the hotel where Theodor Herzl wrote "The Jewish State" and hear about the notorious case of Alfred Dreyfus Walk the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Havdallah Find your way to Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris for dinner and a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Overnight: Paris Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Echoes of History Visit Versailles - the magnificent palace built by Louis XIV. See the gorgeous gardens, sparkling fountains, splendid buildings and monuments. This afternoon travel to the medieval town of Provins, where we travel back in time for two fabulous performances. "The Eagles of the Ramparts" is a splendid aerial show of birds of prey. The birds swoop at 200 kilometers an hour at the commands of their masters, a marvelous first authentic experience of falconry with costumes and imposing musical themes. Next we dive into the heart of a medieval legend of a knight as he returns from the Crusades to the love of his life. But first he must fight for her! You will see it all in the moat of the Ramparts where the spectacular fights on horseback take place right in front of your eyes! Return to the 21st century and Paris. Overnight: Paris ![]() Monday, July 5, 2010 - Art and Life This morning visit the Louvre - an ancient Palace filled with priceless art including the famous Mona Lisa. See the sites made famous in Dan Brown's controversial book "The Da Vinci Code". Tour the Jewish Quarter, known as Pletzel and Rue des Rosiers. Walk the narrow ancient street lined with Jewish restaurants, synagogues, bakeries and bookstores. Festive farewell dinner Overnight: Paris Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Drive to the airport Depart for the US, arrive the same day
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