Luxembourg
Belgium
Day 1: Saturday
PARIS REIMS LUXEMBOURG
The Red Line tour leaves from Paris for a delightful scenic journey
through the rolling countryside of the Champagne region, famous
the world over for the sparkling white wine produced here. Enjoy
seeing the historic attractions of provincial capital Reims, including
the city’s cathedral – a key national heritage site, where coronations of French kings took
place from the 11th century onwards.
History and tradition are equally evident in your next location: Luxembourg, the world’s
only remaining Grand Duchy. After arriving in refined Luxembourg City, you’ll be introduced
on foot to the main places of interest, including the Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe,
before having time for further exploration on your own. (B)
Hotel: 3* in or outside Luxembourg City
Day 2: Sunday
LUXEMBOURG TRIER
KOBLENZ FRANKFURT
Today we leave Luxembourg behind and head across another
European border into Germany. The first stop is historic Trier, Germany’s oldest city
and the birthplace of Karl Marx. You’ll have the chance to see from the outside the
house where the influential philosopher was born, which now functions as the Karl
Marx Haus museum.
Your walking tour then takes you into the centre of Trier; here you can look around the
city’s impressive cathedral, where the celebrated Holy Robe – said to be the tunic of
Christ – is preserved and occasionally displayed. Trier is also known as ‘The Second
Rome’ (Constantine served as an administrator here for 10 years), and significant
legacies of the once-great empire remain today. The highlight is undoubtedly Porta
Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, which you’ll get to see
and photograph.
After an exciting morning in Trier, you’ll drive on to Koblenz, famous as the location of
the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers. Here you have the option of indulging in
a relaxing lunch alongside the water, then afterwards you can also choose to add on
a scenic Rhine boat cruise for some memorable city vistas. Back on dry land you’ll
drive through the wine-making town of Rüdesheim, and stop to see the bronze 19th
• Accommodation in a comfortable three-star
hotel, twin room with private facilities.
• Daily continental breakfast (for all other meals, we
offer assistance with reservations and directions
to local restaurants/cafés).
• The services of an experienced tour manager.
• Sightseeing and orientation tours included in the
itinerary - expertly planned to maximise your time
and to visit iconic and must-see sites in each city.
• Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned
coaches.
Join the Red Line Tour to experience some of northern Europe’s
most exciting and important cities. Sample the refined airs of the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the historic German cities of Cologne,
Frankfurt and Bonn, the bustling streets and canals of Amsterdam,
and the key political centre of Brussels.
With wonderful scenery and some compelling stops en route too,
the Red Line Tour is the perfect way to get the most out of a week
in this fascinating part of Europe.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Tour type: Escorted group tour (English-speaking)
Tour name: Red line (can be combined with the Green and/or
Blue Line Tour)
Duration: From 1-7 days
Price: €73 per person per day, land-only price
Tour code: E228
Tour pace: Comfortable
7 days from €511
€73 /Person/Day
Red Line 7-Da y TOUR
FRANCE • LUXEMBOURG • GERMANY • NETHERLANDS • BELGIUM
• January – December
• Guaranteed weekly departure, year-round
DEPARTURE DATES
Departure date: up to 31 March 2015
• ADULT: €78
• CHILD: €68
(price includes €5 gratuity for the tour manager and driver)
Departure date: from 01 April 2015
• ADULT: €73
• CHILD: €63
(price excludes €5 gratuity for the tour manager and driver)
PRICES
• Prices are per person per day, based on twin
share, child aged 2-11.
• Extras: optional activities, city taxes, single
room supplement €30 per night.
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Day 3: Monday
FRANKFURT BONN
COLOGNE AMSTERDAM
The morning begins with a leisurely drive north-west from
Frankfurt to Bonn, the capital of the former West Germany
until reunification. The national government is now run from Berlin, but Bonn retains
a rich history that is well worth exploring. Discover the city’s secrets on an orientation
stroll through its streets, walking past highlights such as the Rococo-fronted town hall and
Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus, a museum celebrating the life of the much-loved composer.
Then it’s on to Cologne, where you’ll head inside the city’s glorious Gothic cathedral,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cologne
further, to do a spot of local shopping or to simply relax with a suitably refreshing German
brew. After lunch the day is rounded off with a drive into the Netherlands. (B)
Hotel: 3* in or outside Amsterdam
Day 4: Tuesday
AMSTERDAM
ZAANSE SCHANS AMSTERDAM
A day of delights begins with a leisurely trip through the Dutch
countryside, where you’ll get to sample at close quarters some of the things that the
Netherlands is traditionally famous for: clogs, cheese and windmills. Call in at the hugely
popular model town of Zaanse Schans* (see box below). Next, you’ll head from the quiet
countryside to the cosmopolitan city as your journey takes you back to Amsterdam.
After visiting a well-known diamond factory, where you’ll see the unique cutting techniques
that have been practised here since the 16th century, you can take an optional hour-long
pre-dinner canal cruise, which is a great way to discover more about this unique European
city. After disembarking you’ll walk to one of the city’s grandest areas, Dam Square, where
the Royal Palace is located and the Queen’s birthday celebrations take place. You’ll have
photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing, and then round the
day off with dinner. (B)
*From mid-March to mid-May the tour visits Keukenhof Garden, a 32 hectare seasonal
exhibition of beautifully coloured and scented displays of spring flowers - most notably
millions of tulips. This replaces the visit to Zaanse Schans. For more information see www.
keukenhof.com.
Hotel: 3* in or outside Amsterdam
Day 5: Wednesday
AMSTERDAM BRUSSELS PARIS
After leaving Amsterdam in the morning you’ll head south
across the border into Brussels, the Belgian capital and political
centre of the European Union. On the way, the tour stops to see the distinctive
Atomium monument, a cell-shaped structure of stainless steel spheres and tubes built for
the 1958 World’s Fair. In the centre of Brussels itself an orientation tour will call in at the
exquisite Grand Place, as well as seeing the famous impish Manneken Pis statue.
After some free time, during which you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights
France
• Capital: Paris
• Size: 551,695 sq km
• Population: 65,820,916
• Western Europe’s largest country,
France boasts great diversity. From
the cosmopolitan capital, Paris, to the
mountainous regions of the Alps and
Pyrenees, the Mediterranean south coast
and the Atlantic shores on the west, the
landscape offers huge variety.
• Cities visited: Paris, Reims
Luxembourg
• Capital: Luxembourg City
• Size: 2,586 sq km
• Population: 543,202
• Tucked in between France, Germany and
Belgium, compact Luxembourg is one of
Europe’s smallest nations and the only
remaining grand duchy.
• Cities visited: Luxembourg City
Germany
• Capital: Berlin
• Size: 357,021 sq km
• Population: 80,621,788
• The economic powerhouse of Europe,
Germany’s fascinating history can be
explored in many of its major towns and
cities, while Berlin – the capital since 1994,
shortly after the reunification of East and
West Germany – has emerged as one of
world’s most vibrant urban centres.
• Cities visited: Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt,
Bonn, Cologne
Netherlands
• Capital: Amsterdam
• Size: 41,543 sq km
• Population: 16,802,000
• Known worldwide as a welcoming, relaxed
country, the Netherlands is home to an
enormous amount of culture and heritage.
The capital, Amsterdam, is an energetic,
exciting city, while the countryside is
picturesque, and particularly colourful during
spring flowering season.
• Cities visited: Amsterdam
Belgium
• Capital: Brussels
• Size: 30,528 sq km
• Population: 11,162,000
• The political centre of the European Union,
Belgium borders France, Germany, the
Netherlands and Luxembourg. It is home to
some fine, traditional cities, and is famous
for its excellent food – chocolate, waffles,
moules-frites – and highly regarded beer.
• Cities visited: Brussels
Country ProfileS
Holland Heritage
Just 10 miles from Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans is an open-air
museum that contains some wonderfully preserved examples of
Dutch heritage. Visitors can explore this heritage village and
get to see clogs – the nation’s famous wooden footwear – being
crafted in the workshop and then watch cheese makers at work,
before taking advantage of some excellent riverside windmill
photo opportunities.
century Niederwald monument. Perched on a hill high above the town, this stop also
offers a spectacular photo opportunity of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Then it’s on to
Frankfurt am Main, where you’ll discover the delights of Römerberg, a charming plaza
with a distinctive medieval town hall as its centrepiece. (B)
Note: The Rhine boat cruise is only operational from 3rd April to 31st October.
Hotel: 3* in or outside Frankfurt
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Day 6: Thursday
PARIS VERSAILLES PARIS
Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided
tours around one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Your
Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the
famous Champs Élysées to the Place de la Concorde, which played such a key part in the
French Revolution. You’ll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triomphe here too, the imposing
monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of
the revolution and Napoleonic wars.
You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to L’Hôtel National des
Invalides, where Napoleon’s tomb is located. Then it’s on to the most legendary of all Paris’s
icons: the Eiffel Tower. Choose to make the optional ascent of the tower for unbeatable
views over the city, and a truly memorable experience. Back on ground level you can take
a more leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers views
including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.
Finally, you’ll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace
of Versailles, the vast regal château that was the residence of the royal family until the start
of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction. In the
evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows (see box below). (B)
Hotel: 3* in or outside Paris
Day 7: Friday
PARIS
The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit
to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here
you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus
de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da
Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and
allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours.
After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy
levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais
Garnier, Paris’s opera house. Here the rest of the afternoon is yours to shop at legendary
department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, sightsee or simply sit and sip.
For some members of the group it will be time to say goodbye to new-found friends, while
others will opt to stay another night in this French city of delights before picking up the
Green Line tour the next day. (B)
Hotel: 3* in or outside Paris (optional)
Meal Basis: (B) = Continental Breakfast
Red Line Tour
Optional Activities
• Palace of Versailles €15
• Le Louvre Museum €12
• Eiffel Tower 2nd floor €9
• Eiffel Tower top floor €15
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise €15
• Tour Montparnasse €14.50
• River Rhine Cruise €15
(Koblenz, operational from 3 April to 31 Oct only)
• Paris Lido show €140
• Paris Moulin Rouge show €140
• Amsterdam Red Light District €50
& Live Show
• Paris by Night with €35
Tour Montparnasse
• French multi-course dinner €65
• Traditional pork knuckle €20
menu with beer (Koblenz)
• Keukenhof Garden (March-May) €15
• River Seine Cruise €13.50
For reference only; prices subject to change. Some
excursions are subject to minimum numbers and local
conditions.
A Piece of Paris
Paris is one of the world’s most exciting cities, packed with
countless attractions. Both our routes start and finish in the
French capital, and the Red Line orientation drive introduces
sights such as the Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde.
Additionally, our optional tours take you to some of the city’s most
famous places. Ascend the iconic Eiffel Tower for memorable
panoramas, visit the Louvre, or see classic buildings such as
Notre Dame and Pont Neuf from a Seine river cruise. Night-time
in Paris brings even more entertainment, and you can join in the
fun with a Moulin Rouge or Lido cabaret show.
Belgian Delights
As well as being the capital of the European Union, Belgium is
home to some of the continent’s finest food and drink products:
handmade chocolates, crispy Brussels waffles, and beer (over
1,100 varieties are produced nationwide – more per capita than
any other country). You’ll be able to sample all three in your free
time in Brussels.
(see box below). Then from Brussels it’s south again across the French border and on to
the bright lights of Paris. (B)
Hotel: 3* in or outside Paris
Combining Tours
Our tours are designed as circular routes
to allow you to combine two or all three
itineraries. So why not combine our Red Line
with either or both the Green and Blue Lines
to create a memorable 14-day holiday or 21-
days for the ultimate coach tour visiting 16
countries and 30 cities.Interchange Cities:
Paris, Lucerne Frankfurt
• 14 days from only €1022 and 21 days from
€1533 per person.
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(Interchange point for Red & Blue Line)
Frankfurt am Main Central Station
(Frankfurt am Hauptbahnhof)
Meeting Point: Main Entrance
Address: Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
GERMANY – Frankfurt
08:30
08:30
08:30
Cologne Central Station
(Koln Hauptbahnhof)
Meeting Point: Main Entrance
Address: Marzellenstraße, 50667 Köln
GERMANY – Cologne
14:30
14:30
NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam
Schiphol International Airport Amsterdam
Meeting Point: Arrival Hall, Burger King Restaurant
Address: Schiphol, Amsterdam
FRANCE – Paris
Avenue des Champs Elysees
Meeting Point: McDonald's Restaurant
Address: 140 Ave. des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris
(Nearby Arc de Triomphe)
Metro: Line 1
Station: George V, Exit Avenues Des Champs Elysees
09:30
09:00
FRANCE – Paris
(Interchange point for Red & Green Line)
Paris Place d’Italie
Meeting Point: McDonald's Restaurant
Address: 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris
Metro: Line 5, 6 & 7
Station: Place d’Italie, Exit 3 Vincent Auriol
BELGIUM – Brussels
Brussels Central Station
(Gare Bruxelles-Central)
Meeting Point: Main Entrance
Address: Keizerinlaan, 1000 Brussels
FRANCE – Paris
Louvre Museum
Meeting Point: Main Entrance Pyramids
by the statue of Louis XIV
Address: 36 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
Metro: Line 1 & 7
Station: Palais-Royal-Musee du Louvre
LUXEMBOURG – Luxembourg
Luxembourg Central Station
(Gare de Luxembourg)
Meeting Point: Main Entrance
Address: Place de la Gare, 1616
Luxembourg
10:30
You can choose to start your tour at any of the joining points along the tour route listed
below:
Monday
SUNday
Wednesday
Thursday
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
Wednesday
Monday
The RED Line
Joining Points And Times
Complete Flexibility
GERMANY – Frankfurt
Sheraton Offenbach Hotel
Am Büsing Palais
Berliner Strasse 111
63065 Offenbach
www.sheratonoffenbach.com
Sheraton Congress Hotel
Frankfurt
Lyoner Strasse 44‐48
60528 Frankfurt
www.sheratoncongressfrankfurt.com
LUXEMBOURG – Luxembourg
Melia Luxembourg
1 Park Drai Eechelen
1499 Luxembourg
www.melia-luxembourg.com
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel - Luxembourg
12 Rue Jean Engling
1466 Luxembourg
www.luxembourg.hilton.com
FRANCE – Paris
Residhome Paris Guyancourt
6 Boulevard du Chateau
78280 Guyancourt
www.residhome.com
Balladins Hotel Villejuif
8‐10 Avenue de l'Epi d'Or
94807 Villejuif
www.balladins-villejuif.com
NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam
Holiday Inn Express
Amsterdam Schiphol
Jupiterstraat 162-200
Hoofddorp
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Hampton by Hilton Hotel
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Neptunusstraat 1
2132 JA Hoofddorp
www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com
The hotels we use are carefully selected to
provide you with a comfortable stay in a relaxing
environment. All are three-star, with continental
breakfast included. A selection of our preferred
partners in our main destinations is listed below.
Hotels
Great Places To Stay
*Please report to the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
*The list of hotels above covers some of the accommodation
we use, please note you may be accommodated in a different
but equal three-star hotel in/outside the city centre.