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13-Day European Capitals:
London Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris
Only $4095
+ $200 Registration Fee
This price includes:
- Airfare from New York
- A full itinerary every day - Starting in London and ending in Paris
June 30 - July 10, 2011
Dates are subject to confirmation
Itinerary:
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - On our way...
Depart on your way to London
Thursday, June 30, 2011 - On our way…
- Depart on your way to London
Friday, July 1, 2011 – London Calling
- Arrive in London
- Orientation Tour: Pass the famous London landmarks including, The Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus and more.
- Kabbalat Shabbat
- Overnight: London
Saturday, July 2, 2011 – The Royal Treatment
- Enjoy a walking tour of London
- Start at Hyde Park and continue to Wellington Arch
- Next view Buckingham Palace, residence of Queen Elizabeth and the Royals!
- If we get lucky, we may get a glimpse of the Changing of the Guard!
- Continue to St James Park, Westminster Abbey, Westminster and Big Ben
- Walk along the Thames embankment
- Visit the Tower of London – a thousand years of Kings, Queens, Traitors and magnificent Crown Jewels. Explore the dungeons and stand on the execution site of 3 English Queens!
- Havdallah
- Sail to the London Eye and ride the giant Ferris-wheel, for a magnificent view of the city
Overnight: London
Sunday, July 3, 2011 – Synagogues and Spires
- Start the day with a visit to the Jewish quarter of London. Visit the famous Bevis Marks synagogue and 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, July 4, 2011 – 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 commemorating the Normandy Landings and the liberation of Europe in World War II.
- Drive through the French and Belgian countryside’s 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, July 5, 2011 – 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 at 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, dykes, chocolate and cheese. Truly one of the most colorful cities in Europe.
Overnight: Amsterdam Region
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 – Amsterdam
- Enjoy a full day in Amsterdam
- Visit the Anne Frank House, a 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 7, 2011 – 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 8, 2011 – The City of Light
- Depart Amsterdam for Paris
- In the afternoon, take a city tour of Paris. See the highlights of the city of lights! Ascend the Eiffel Tower – symbol of Paris
- Cruise along the Seine River Kabbalat Shabbat (this is either before or after the cruise)
Overnight: Paris
Saturday, July 9, 2011 – 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 10, 2011 – Art and Life
- Visit Versailles – the magnificent palace built by Louis XIV. See the gorgeous gardens, sparkling fountains, splendid buildings and monuments.
- In the afternoon 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
Monday, July 11, 2011 – Leavin' on a Jet Plane
- Drive to the airport
- Depart for the US or for Israel, arrive the same day
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