Bullas Travel Presents...Netherlands, Belgium and Paris
featuring historic Bruges & Floriade 2012
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Day 1: Monday, April 23, 2012 - Overnight Flight
On this special tour, you will enjoy immersion in the culture of the Benelux region. Cruise the Canals of
Amsterdam by candlelight, stroll through the colourful displays of Keukenhof Gardens, explore historic Bruges and stroll the
boulevards of Paris, France. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Amsterdam, "Venice of the North."
Day 2: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins
Your tour begins today in Amsterdam, the 800-year-old thriving capital of Holland. Tonight, join your fellow
travelers for a delicious welcome dinner in a local restaurant, followed by a candlelight canal cruise. Today's dinner will be included.
Day 3: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - Amsterdam
A comprehensive sightseeing tour highlights Amsterdam's Historic city center, the Royal Palace, and a visit to one of
Amsterdam's famous diamond cutting artisan workshops. Then, the vibrant colours and sweet scent of spring come alive with a visit to the world's
famous Keukenhof Flower Gardens. Here you will have time to explore row after row of over seven million blooming flowers. Today's breakfast
will be included.
Day 4: Thursday, April 26, 2012 - Amsterdam - Floriade - Amsterdam
Spend the day captivated by the beauty of nature and awed by scientists' efforts to understand it at the
world-famous Floriade horticultural exhibition. Held just once every 10 years, Floriade is the ultimate global cultural event, featuring flora
from around the world, as well as more than 300 cultural and green-tech presentations across a 60-acre park in Venlo, Netherlands. Also on
display are cultural exhibitions representing more than 30 countries from around the world. Today's breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Friday, April 27, 2012 - Amsterdam - Brussels, Belgium
After breakfast, travel to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and home of the EU Parliament. Upon arrival in Brussels, enjoy a
panoramic tour of the city including the Royal Gardens and castle, Atonium, Arch of Triumph, the Art Nouveau houses, and of course the world-famous
Grand Palace. The balance of your day in Brussels is free. Today's breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Brussels - Bruges - Brussels
Travel to the imperial city of Bruges. Lined with typical patrician houses, Burges a World Heritage site, conveys the splendour
of by gone days. Allow yourself to journey back into medieval times with a leisurely paced walking tour guided by a local resident, of one of
Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Then spend time at leisure independently exploring Burges. Today's breakfast and dinner
will be included.
Day 7: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Brussels
Today is yours to explore Brussels on your own, or you may choose to join an optional excursion to the Belgian and
French countryside for an artisanal afternoon visiting various local farms and food producers. Today's breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Monday, April 30, 2012 - Brussels - Paris, France
Today you travel through the Ardennes forest and French countryside to the "City of Lights." Upon arrival in
Paris, you will have free time to relax and explore the city independently. You may also join your fellow travelers for an optional dinner
and cabaret show in the city. Today's breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Paris - Giverny - Paris
Your day begins with a panoramic tour of Paris. See the breathtaking architecture of the Arc de Triomphe, the
Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame with its lovely rose windows dating to the 13th century, the historic Place de la Concorde and its commanding
obelisk from the tomb of Ramses II in Egypt, Place Vendome, and the Champs-Elysees, the famed promenade that is known around the world
for its people-watching. Next Claude Monet's famous painting "Water Lillies" comes to life with a visit to the artist's lovely home and
palatil gardens in Giverny. Next Claude Monet's famous painting "Water Lillies" comes to life with a visit to the artist's lovely home
and palatil gardens in Giverny. Today's breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Paris
Today is free for you to explore Paris on your own and perhaps take an optional excursion to the world-famous
Louvre Museum or Louis XIV's magnificent Palace of Versailles, or sit in a café on the Champs-Elysees and watch the world go by Parisian
style - its Paris your way! Cap off an incredible trip with a fabulous dinner in the world-famous Eiffel Tower. Savor delicious cuisine
and sip wine while enjoying the majestic Parisian skyline. Afterwards, relax and soak up the atmosphere of the city while on a romantic
Seine River cruise. Today's breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Thursday May 03, 2012 - Paris - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Paris. Today's breakfast will be included.
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Per Person Rates Double $3,899; Single $4,899; Triple $3,869 * (see terms) Included in price: Door To Door Sedan Transfers to and from the Toronto Airport (within 100kms), Round Trip Air from Toronto to Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Mandatory Air Taxes ans Fees/Surcharges of $140 (subject to increase until paid in full), Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $300 per person. |
| Experience It!_________________________________FLORIADE! Floriade is the World Horticultural Expo held only once every ten years in the Netherlands. "Floriade 2012" presents visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the world's most exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruits and vegetables in a 165-acre country setting along the German border. The daily cultural program includes musical shows, dances representing countries around the world, theatre and sustainable architectural designs that have never been seen before. Floriade is truly a pioneering event in the aread of horticulture, sustainability and cultural exchange that offer countless opportunities for visitors to learn about the world. There are various restaurants serving regional cuisines and welcoming European cafes offer visitors the chance to savour delicious local and international cuisine, naturally prepared with organic and locally grown ingredients. Afterwards, you can lounge in the green parks surrounded by flowers and trees on the banks of the water and watch the cultural parade go by. Floriade 2012 is about people from all over the world coming together and experiencing nature, and about human kinds relationship with its environment. Using the senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, you can experience first-hand the influence horticulture has on the quality of our daily lives. |
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| Day 1 | Overnight Flight | ||
| Day 2 - 4 | Convent Hotel, Amsterdam | ||
| Day 5 - 7 | Crowne Plaza, Brussels | ||
| Day 8 - 10 | Les Jardins du Marais, Paris | ||
* Early Booking Savings is valid on Collette Vacations' air inclusive group bookings for
departures May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013 and will expire October 24, 2011.
"Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allow for multiple-night
stays in two or more cities. This allows you a more leisurely pace and more time to explore the
destination on your own.
Please note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same
flights and dates.
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers
when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air,
we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note
that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Please note that single accomodations are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb
stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
After your seat reduction data of October 24, 2011 has passed, a non-refundable deposit
will be retained.
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For more information, contact: Bullas Travel (519) 578-7740 |
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