'BUDGET'
EUROPE
15 days
inc. arrival/departure days
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Maybe, you're a student planning
a trip to Europe, or, perhaps, a Kiwi or Aussie
on your overseas experience, and you just want to see as much of
Europe as you can on a limited budget.
This tour is not restricted to students,
or to any particular age group, but to those who find hostel accommodation
fun.
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This
15-day tour takes you to all of the cities you heard and dreamed about,
Munich, Paris, Salzburg, the Rhine Valley, the Swiss Alps and more.
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budget travellers try to see Europe using a rail pass. They
soon learn that they spend most of their time being harassed on trains
or trying to find accommodation! Taking a tour is undoubtedly
the best way of obtaining your initial overview of this fantastic
continent and seeing where you'll want to re-visit when you have a
little more time and money. |
You'll
be accompanied by top-class guides who'll be able to ensure that you
get the best out of your tour both in terms of information about the
places you visit and having fun! |
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accommodation is in top-class youth hostels throughout. You're
in dormitory style rooms with an average of 4 persons sharing.
European youth hostels are of a very standard and are the most convenient
and cost-effective accommodation available. |
This
tour has traditionally attracted USA students on a semester
abroad, overseas students studying at UK universities, and others
who are young in age or at heart. |
DEPARTURE
DATES & PRICES FOR YEAR 2008
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Tour Code
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Depart London
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Arrive London
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EUR
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your choice
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your choice
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Price
depends on number travelling and time of year.
Indicative price based on a minimum of six travelling is GB£
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TENTATIVE
ITINERARY
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NIGHTSTOP |
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DAY
ONE
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London >
Bruges
An early morning start sees us on our way. We'll
take the ferry from England to France and then drive north through
the flat coastal plain to Bruges in Belgium. The 'Venice of
the North', as Bruges is known is one of Europe's prettiest cities.
A walking tour will show you all the sights including the many tree
lined canals, medieval buildings, cobbled streets and grand squares.
Followed by some free time, you may wish to take a horse drawn carriage
or canal boat ride, treat yourself to a freshly cooked waffle or
enjoy those mouth-watering Belgian chocolates. The choice
is yours. Our hostel is only a short distance from downtown
and the lively nightlife.
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Youth
hostel, Bruges, Belgium |
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DAY
TWO
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Bruges >
Koblenz
This morning we head out of Belgium and stop for an early
lunch in the liberal city of Maastricht, Holland. It's then
on to Germany where we'll spend the evening in a fortress overlooking
the city of Koblenz and the Rhine, and Mosel rivers. Dinner
included.
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Youth
hostel, Koblenz, Germany |
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DAY
THREE
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Koblenz
> Heidelberg
After breakfast, we head south towards the famous Rhine Valley.
Enjoy a river cruise along the most picturesque stretch lined with
castles, fairy tale villages and vineyards. It's then on
to Heidelberg, home of Germany's oldest university where we'll see
the old town and visit the imposing castle ruins, stroll along the
banks of the Neckar river, admire the old university.
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Youth
hostel, Heidelberg, Germany |
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DAY
FOUR
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Heidelberg
> Munich
A long drive takes us past Stuttgart, home of Porsche and Mercedes
Benz, before we arrive in the Bavarian capital, Munich.
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Youth
hostel, Munich, Germany |
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DAY
FIVE
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Munich
> Salzburg
Dachau, site of the Nazi's first 'concentration camp',
is our first stop. We then leave Germany and take the short
drive to Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Mozart and setting for
the 'Sound of Music'. This afternoon you'll be taken on a
walking tour of this delightful city. See the fortress looming
above the old town, the beautiful cathedral and fine squares.
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Youth
hostel, Salzburg, Austria |
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DAY
SIX
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Salzburg
Today, take a 'Sound of Music' tour to see all the film
locations or enjoy some hot apple strudel and coffee, or visit Mozart's
birthplace. Why not enjoy a classical music performance this
evening?
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Youth
hostel, Salzburg, Austria |
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DAY
SEVEN
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Salzburg
> Innsbruck > Neuschwanstein
A scenic drive takes us through a rugged valley to the
twice Winter Olympic city of Innsbruck. Have lunch in the
old town before we pass some spectacular scenery on route to the
fairy tale Neuschwanststein castle in Germany. If weather
or time does not allow us to visit the castle today, we'll see it
tomorrow morning. Dinner included.
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Youth
hostel, Tyrol, Austria |
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DAY
EIGHT
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Neuschwanstein > Liechtenstein
> Interlaken
Border hopping today. Germany, Austria, Switzerland
and the tiny country of Liechtenstein are all on our itinerary,
with beautiful mountain scenery all the way! After driving
through Germany's Allgau forest, we stop for lunch in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's
capital and then continue to the heart of the Swiss Alps.
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Youth
hostel, Interlaken, Switzerland |
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DAY
NINE
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Swiss
Alps
Start the day hiking in the Alps! Mountain railways,
cable car rides, giant waterfalls, picture postcard villages and alpine
chalets make this a truly unforgettable day, come rain, shine or snow! |
Youth
hostel, Interlaken, Switzerland |
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DAY
TEN
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Swiss
Alps > Strasbourg
It's farewell to the Alps as we turn north into France and
head to Strasbourg. The old town is a delight with it's half
timbered houses and canals of 'Petit France'. Strasbourg's cathedral
dominates the city and is arguably the most spectacular in the whole
of western Europe. |
Youth
hostel, Strasbourg, France |
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DAY
ELEVEN
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Strasbourg
> Luxembourg
This morning we travel to the small country of Luxembourg.
We'll see the US military cemetery where General Patton and over 5,000
of his troops are at rest. Luxembourg city is built in on and
around a giant medieval fortress. You'll have fun exploring
this peaceful yet fascinating principality. |
Youth
hostel, Luxembourg |
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DAY
TWELVE
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Luxembourg
> Paris
This morning we return to France and drive through the Alsace-Lorraine
region to Champagne where we visit the Moet et Chandon champagne caves.
Why not treat your parents to some Don Perignon? We then continue
to Paris for early evening arrival at our Paris hostel. This
evening a walking tour will introduce you to Paris, 'The City of Light'. |
Youth
hostel, Paris, France |
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DAY
THIRTEEN
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Paris
Morning panoramic view showing the best of Paris. See
the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Champs- Elysées,
Rodin Museum, Opera House and so much more. Then, it's on to
Versailles. |
Youth
hostel, Paris, France |
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DAY
FOURTEEN
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Paris
A free day in Paris. |
Youth
hostel, Paris, France |
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DAY
FIFTEEN
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Paris
> London
This morning we leave Paris for our return journey to London.
We pass through the countryside where millions of soldiers lost their
lives in the trenches of WW1. After taking the ferry back to
England, we should be back in Ealing by around 7.00pm. |
London,
England |
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Luggage:
please restrict yourself to one small suitcase plus carry-on
baggage.
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