13D EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS (QR)

Validity : Till 30 Sep 2005

France Switzerland Germany Holland Belgium England

FLIGHT DETAILS:
SINDOH    QR639    0745/1040HRS
DOHCDG    QR15    1240/1855HRS
LONDOH    QR18    1100/2040
DOHSIN    QR638    2240/1130+1HRS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

France
Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Opera, Champs Elysees , Palace de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower second level

Switzerland
Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion monument and Chapel Bridge
Geneva Jet d'Eau fountain, United Nation's Building and the imposing Reformation Monument
Schaffhausen Rhine Falls

Germany
Black Forest Lake Titisee and Cuckoo Clock Factory
Cologne Sightseeing Cologne Cathedral

Holland
Amsterdam Visit a diamond factory plus enjoy a canal cruise
Orientation includes the Royal Palace , Dam Square and Red-Light District

Belgium
Brussels Orientation walking tour visiting Grand Place , Mannekin Pis & the Atomium

England
London Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street and Trafalgar Square

Dining Highlights

11 Breakfasts
9 Dinners with some local cuisine
20 Meals in total

DAY 1 SINGAPORE / PARIS (Meals on board)
Your Europe Highlights holiday begins with your scheduled flight to Paris , the “City of Lights ”. En-route, enjoy the hospitable in-flight services offered by Qatar Airways. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. (Note: Depending on carriers used, you may sometimes arrive on 2 nd day instead of same day)

DAY 2 PARIS SIGHTSEEING (B, D)
Our morning sightseeing with a local guide take us to the Ile de la cite, includes the Palace de la Concorde, one of the largest squares in the world. Drive along the elegant Champs Elysees which was laid in the 17 th century to see the glorious Arc de Triomphe, erected by Napoleon in 1806 as a memorial to his victorious army of France and marvel at Garnier’s splendid Opera House. Today premium highlight takes us up to the viewing platforms of the magnificent Eiffel Tower (2 nd level) , built for the exhibition of 1889. In the afternoon, you may shop at Paris largest departmental store. This evening, take an OPTIONAL glittering “ Paris by Night” tour with a romantic cruise along the Seine .

DAY 3 PARIS - GENEVA (B, D)
Take a scenic drive through France country landscape passing Burgundy –the winegrowing region with your lunch stop en-route. Thereafter, continue your coach journey past France-Swiss border to arrive at Geneva for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 4 GENEVA - INTERLAKEN - LUCERNE (B, D)
Geneva , home to international, political and financial organisations, businesses and banks, also boasts some of the world's most spectacular scenery. This morning's orientation city sightseeing will bring you to the Ariana Park; the Old Town; St. Pierre Cathedral - the first Protestant Cathedral in the world and the famous Jet d'Eau water fountain - the symbol of Geneva, erected in 1891. Not to be missed is the outside visit to the United Nation's Building and the imposing Reformation Monument . After your lunch break, continue north to Lucerne with a brief stop at beautiful Interlaken flanked by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz .

DAY 5 LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING (with OPTIONAL to Mt. Titlis ) (B, D)
Our sightseeing in Lucerne begins with a visit to the emotive the Lion Monument - a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guards of Louis XVI. We see the covered 14 th century Wooden Chapel Bridge with its triangular paintings depicting some Swiss historical events . An optional tour toone of the Alp's snow mountains - Mt. Titlis can be arranged with your tour manager, experience the world’s first revolving Rotair (cable-car) to the snow-capped peak of Mt. at 10,000 ft for a panoramic and breathtaking view of the beautiful Swiss Alps. Some free time will be given for you to just enjoy the clear, fresh air and the beautiful surroundings.

DAY 6 LUCERNE - SCHAFFHAUSEN - BLACK FOREST - RHINELAND (B, D)
After breakfast, proceed to Schaffhausen. Soon we hear the distant roar of the mighty Rhine Falls where the glacial waters of the Rhine hurl themselves over the rocks - an impressive sight! Continue our journey, driving through the Black Forest . Sojourn to the cuckoo clock workshop and thereafter, why not sample the original Black Forest gateau? Our overnight stay is in Rhineland region.

DAY 7 RHINELAND - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM (B, D)
Today, we will drive past the Loreley Rock and Pfalz Castle and we will continue driving north, stopping at Cologne to view its 13 th century cathedral as well as to have your lunch break. We leave Germany behind in the afternoon and cross into the lowland country of Nederland and arrive in the city of Amsterdam - a fascinating city known as the “ Venice of the North”.

DAY 8 AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING (B, D)
Welcome to Amsterdam , one of Europe ’s friendliest cities. Our sightseeing begins with a drive into Amsterdam city, embark on an enchanting glass-doomed waterbus for a cruise along the canals of Amsterdam . Glide gently through some of the city’s quaint historic buildings, bridges and in sharp contrast, the “hippies” barges moored along-side the numerous canals. On dry land again, you’ll call at a diamond factory and learn how raw diamonds are cut and polished into glittering gems. We cross the “ Dam Square ” which is the hub of the city to see The Royal Palace and take a stroll to Amsterdam ’s renowned Red-Light district situated around the Dam Square area.

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM - BRUSSELS (B, D)
Today, we drive through Belgium to Brussels . We enjoy an orientation tour featuring the Grand Place with its Baroque guild houses and the Gothic town hall, the astounding Atomium - 102 metres high atom in the form of an iron crystal molecule. Not to be forgotten is the famous cheeky little Manneken Pis statue - the legendary little hero of Brussels .

DAY 10 BRUSSELS - EUROSTAR - LONDON sightseeing (B, D)
This morning, you will experience the sensational ride onboard Europe’s high-speed train “EURO STAR” from Brussels to London, a great city of more than 11 million people, in merry old England. Upon arrival, commence a half-day city tour with a local guide, bringing you to see the Houses of Parliament, the old faithful “Big Ben”, Westminster Abbey and Downing Street - home and office of the prime Minster. Proceed on to Trafalgar Square that commemorates Lord Nelson’s defeat of the French Fleet at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and move on to Buckingham palace, the Queen’s residence built by Duke of Buckingham and Chandos bought George III in 1761. The rest of the day is free at leisure for you, why not complete your stay with a visit to the Harrods is a must for shopper’s, and don’t forget to visit London ’s world renowned theatres.

DAY 11 LONDON FREE DAY (B)
A full day is set free for you to visit your friends in this Great city.

DAY 12 LONDON / SINGAPORE (B)
Bid farewell to the great city of London and be transferred to airport for your return flight back to Singapore .

DAY 13 ARRIVAL SINGAPORE
Arrive home bringing back the sweet and happy memories of your Europe Highlights trip with GOLDEN TRAVEL.

Airport Taxes @ $190 / person (subject to change) ( 01Apr 2005 )

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