Cox and Kings
‘IMAGES OF EUROPE - SUMMER 2019’ 06 Days / 05 Nights
ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day 01
Arrive Frankfurt
We begin our "Co x and Kings - Images Of Euro pe to ur" in the German city of Frankfurt. Upon arrival at the airport and after the clearance of our immigration and customs procedures, we head out to meet our friendly Cox & Kings representative who will escort us to a local coach. And before we head to our hotel, go on an o rientatio n to ur of this remarkably beautiful, yet surprisingly underrated destination. Incidentally, this financial capital of the country has many gems in store in the form of theatres, museums, historic architecture, etc. The city boasts of an interesting mix of modern skyscrapers rising high above the traditional red-bricked structures and other monuments from the Gothic and Renaissance eras. The tour takes us past some of the city's must-see attractions including the "new" Old Town (new because its almost completely reconstructed), the Frankfurt Cathedral (the Gothic structure with a 95-metre long tower that stands out in contrast to the city's modern skyscrapers), the Romer (a Patrician Villa that has served as the City Hall since 1405) and the Staedel Museum (the oldest museum foundation in Germany) among others. Then, check-in to the hotel, rest for a bit and head out for dinner at a restaurant before we finally hit the bed. Overnight in Frankfurt. Dinner at an Indian restaurant Day 02
Frankfurt - Breda
Well rested as we are, head out after breakfast and start exploring a bit more of the German lands. Drive to the town of St. Goar from where begins our water voyage on the Rhine River. Ride on the Rhine River Cruise to get to Boppard moving past historic hillside castles, scenic river banks, vineyard-glazed hills and some of the most spectacular views of the Rhine Valley. Then, drive along the mesmerizing German views to Cologne. Here, head straight for the building that dominates the skyline of this German Town the Co lo gne Cathedral, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though the intrinsic architectural beauty and its magnanimity are the striking characteristics of this Gothic structure, there's something far more impressive about it than just the architectural brilliance. So, the Cathedral was built in parts over 7 centuries (started in 1248 and completed in 1880). Naturally then it shifted builders throughout its construction. And yet the Cathedral stands in complete aesthetic harmony unifying the distinct flavours of every builder and every century. Take some time here to absorb in all the artistic masterpieces the Cathedral has to offer before we hit back on the road to Breda, Netherlands. After one minor pit stop for dinner, arrive in Breda where we check-in to our hotel and rest it out through the night. Overnight in Breda. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant Day 03
Breda
We dedicate today to the beauty of flat landscapes with canals and tulip fields and windmills and a lot more as we make a day trip to the Netherlands. After breakfast today, begin with our Netherlands exploration starting at the very beautiful Keukenho f Garden in Lisse. Planted over an expanse of 79 acres, the garden is a colourful sea of 800 varieties of Tulips and other spring flowers. Interspersed between these floral fields are other beautifying attractions including canals, a windmill, artistic floral displays and flower shows among others. After this, drive along the scenic scenes of Netherlands to arrive in Amsterdam but not without making a pit stop at the famous Cheese Farm and Clo g Facto ry where we learn about the traditional art of cheesemaking and also that of traditional Dutch clog-making. Then, arrive at the busiest town centre of Amsterdam, the Dam Square or simply The Dam. From memorable monuments and statues to souvenir shops and restaurants to that of scores of pigeons and buskers, the Dam is a true reflection of the city's character. And because Amsterdam is nothing without its spectacular canal circuit, we then get on a glass-topped cruise to navigate through this picturesque town with its regal mansions and houseboats and bridges via its impressive canal ring, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site in itself. A cruise on this canal ring somehow makes everything about Amsterdam even more
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