2013-2014
France • Luxembourg • Germany • Netherlands • Belgium • Switzerland • Italy
It’s time to travel the GoEuGo way! • Fixed day price • Joining points en route • Tours can be combined • Guaranteed weekly departures • Last-minute bookings possible
Welcome At GoEuGo, we like to do coach travel a little differently. We offer exciting, tried and trusted escorted itineraries to the heart of Europe’s best destinations – but with the added bonus of complete flexibility for our customers. Want to start in Paris, but leave the tour in Amsterdam? No problem. Already in Venice, but like to join us as we travel through northern Italy and southern France? Simple. With multiple pick-up points along each route, you can tailor your booking to perfectly match your needs. Alternatively, if you want to combine two sevenday tours to create an action-packed fortnight’s itinerary, that’s easily arranged. Coupled with our flexibility is our simple pricing structure. With a daily base rate of €78 per day for transport and bed-and-breakfast accommodation, flexible fares are easy to calculate. On top of that, customers are free to choose from a comprehensive selection of optional extra tours and entertainment, ranging from guided visits to the Louvre and Vatican, to dinner and a show in Paris or Amsterdam. With over 25 years’ experience as a European coach tour operator, our customers can relax knowing that they are in safe hands on a GoEuGo tour. Our two main English-language routes – the Red Line (p.4) and the Green Line (p.7) – take in the bright lights of Paris, alpine Switzerland, historic Germany, classic northern Italy, the sophisticated south of France, and the charming Benelux countries. Our fleet of modern, comfortable coaches and knowledgeable tour managers make getting from city to city a hugely pleasurable experience, and the accommodation en route is carefully picked to ensure a quality selection of three-star hotels, all of which provide daily continental breakfasts. However you choose to travel with us, discovering the treasures of Europe the GoEuGo way guarantees a memorable, hassle-free holiday.
Mr. Tang Director - GoEuGo Limited
CONTENTS
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Welcome message
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Travel the GoEuGo way - the features and benefits
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Red line
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Green line
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Joining points and additional tour information
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Hotels and how to book
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TRAVEL THE GOEUGO WAY THE FEATURES AND BENEFITS Complete flexibility Our Red and Green Line tours are both seven-day itineraries, starting every Saturday all year round from Paris, and returning to the French capital the following Friday. But our really unique selling point is that you can join or leave our tours whenever it suits you. We have numerous pick-up and drop-off points along both routes (see p.10), or you can also combine the Red and Green line tours to create a memorable 14-day European holiday.
Great value, simple pricing While our itineraries are varied and flexible, we keep our pricing simple. The great-value all-inone price of €78 per person per day includes all transport, three-star hotel accommodation, continental breakfast, excursions to iconic locations as per the itinerary, all gratuities, and the services of a highly professional tour manager. We also provide an exciting range of optional sightseeing visits and guided tours to ensure you get maximum experience and enjoyment in every destination.
Our team of experts We’ve been running tours of Europe for 25 years, and over that time we have built and developed a great team of knowledgable, friendly experts and guides. This means that not only are our itineraries carefully crafted to cover the continent’s best sites, but that our tour managers are able to provide real insight and insider knowledge throughout each tour. We also use the services of some excellent in-country local guides to offer extra value to the major attractions.
Comfort all the way From days spent cruising through fine European landscapes in our modern air-conditioned coaches, to evenings in our quality three-star hotels, we put your comfort first.
Where we travel to Our Red and Green Line tours take our guests to some of Europe’s greatest destinations: France (Paris, Reims, Monte-Carlo, Nice, Cannes, Avignon); Luxembourg; Germany (Trier, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Frankfurt am Main, Bonn, Cologne); Netherlands (Amsterdam); Belgium (Brussels); Italy (Milan, Verona, Venice, Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Pisa, Genoa); and Switzerland (Lucerne). For full details see p.4 for the Red Line itinerary, and p.7 for the Green Line itinerary.
Local experiences, international friendships GoEuGo holidays offer both a local and a global experience. We use our associations with local guides to provide a superb insight into cities such as Paris and Venice, and we also show you the best places to sample some excellent regional cuisine and mingle with local people. And as our English-speaking tours attract people from all over the world, enjoying shared experiences together means that by the end of the tour our customers have often formed lasting international friendships.
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RED LINE 7-DAY TOUR FRANCE • LUXEMBOURG • GERMANY • NETHERLANDS • BELGIUM Tour type: Tour name: Duration: Price: Tour code:
Escorted group tour (English-speaking) Red line (can be combined with Green Line tour) From 1-14 days €78 per person per day, land-only price E228
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,
€78
/Person/Day
7 days from € 546
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.
Day 1: Saturday
WHAT’S INCLUDED
PARIS REIMS LUXEMBOURG
• Six nights’ accommodation in a comfortable three-star hotel, twin room with private facilities (see page 11 for further information).
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 Adophe, before having time for further exploration on your own.
• The services of an experienced tour manager. • Eight convenient joining points throughout the tour. • 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 (optional excursions also available, see page 6). • Daily continental breakfast (for all other meals, we offer assistance with reservations and directions to local restaurants/cafés). • Daily transportation on luxury coaches.
Day 2: Sunday
LUXEMBOURG TRIER KOBLENZ FRANKFURT
TOUR DATES
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 bestpreserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, which you’ll get to see and photograph.
• Guaranteed departure
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 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.
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• Professional coach driver.
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• Departs every Saturday from Paris (January – December)
COMBINING TOURS After your Red Line tour why not combine the Green Line tour for seven further days from €546 (see page 7 for full itinerary). The combined tour (E228 and E229) can be booked back to back and the total price is €1,092. This extension takes you to the heart of three wonderfully varied European countries: France, Switzerland and Italy.
Day 3: Monday
COUNTRY PROFILES
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.
France • Capital: • Size: • Population:
Paris 551,695 sq km 65,950,000
• 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
Day 4: Tuesday
• Capital: • Size: • Population:
AMSTERDAM ZAANSE SCHANS AMSTERDAM
• Tucked in between France, Germany and Belgium, compact Luxembourg is one of Europe’s smallest nations and the only remaining grand duchy.
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 [1] (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. [1] 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.
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.
Luxembourg City 2,586 sq km 514,862
• Cities visited: Luxembourg City
Germany • Capital: • Size: • Population:
Berlin 357,021 sq km 81,147,000
• 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: • Size: • Population:
Amsterdam 41,543 sq km 16,805,000
• 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
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 see the famous impish Manneken Pis statue.
• Capital: • Size: • Population:
Brussels 30,528 sq km 10,444,268
• 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
After some free time, during which you can try some mouth-watering Belgian delights (see box below). Then from Brussels it’s south again across the French border and on to the bright lights of Paris.
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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.
RED LINE TOUR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Palace of Versailles
€15
• Le Louvre Museum
€12
• Eiffel Tower 2nd floor
€8.50
• Eiffel Tower top floor
€14
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise
€15
• Tour Montparnasse
€11.50
Day 6: Thursday
• River Rhine Cruise
€15
PARIS VERSAILLES PARIS
• Paris Lido show
€135
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.
• Paris Moulin Rouge show
€135
• Amsterdam Red Light District & live show
€50
• Paris by Night with Tour Montparnasse
€35
• French multi-course dinner
€65
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.
• Traditional pork knuckle menu with beer (Koblenz)
€20
(Koblenz, operational from 3 April to 31 Oct only)
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).
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.
• Keukenhof Garden (March-May)
€15
• River Seine Cruise
€12.50
For reference only; prices subject to change. Some excursions are subject to minimum numbers and local conditions.
TOUR DEPARTURE POINTS AND TIMES You can also start this tour from the following convenient joining points along the route. For more detailed information see page 10.
France • Paris • Paris
Thursday Friday
09:30 10:30
Sunday
08:30
Monday Monday
08:30 14:30
Luxembourg • Luxembourg City
Germany
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.
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• Frankfurt • Cologne
Netherlands • Amsterdam
Wednesday 08:30
Belgium • Brussels
Wednesday 14:30
GREEN LINE 7-DAY TOUR SWITZERLAND • ITALY • THE VATICAN • FRENCH RIVIERA Tour type: Tour name: Duration: Price: Tour code:
Escorted group tour (English-speaking) Green line (can be combined with Red Line tour) From 1-14 days €78 per person per day, land-only price E229
Our Green Line Tour takes you to the heart of three wonderfully varied European countries: France, Switzerland and Italy. We travel from Paris through breathtaking Swiss mountain scenery before heading south into Italy, where you can soak up hundreds of years of tradition and culture.
€78
/Person/Day
7 days from € 546
Explore Venice’s waterways, the cobbled streets of Verona and Florence, and the nation’s capital, Rome, home to the Coliseum and Vatican City. The tour then winds its way around the glamorous French Riviera and back up through the countryside to Paris – a truly memorable journey.
Day 1: Saturday
WHAT’S INCLUDED
PARIS LUCERNE
• Six nights’ accommodation in a comfortable three-star hotel, twin room with private facilities (see page 11 for further information).
After boarding the luxury coach in Paris, sit back and enjoy a scenic journey across classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland.
• The services of an experienced tour manager.
You’ll pass through Basel, which is located at the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, before arriving at the picturesque lakeside city of Lucerne, nestled at the foot of the snowcapped Swiss Alps. Here you’ll get to see Lucerne’s famous landmarks, including Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and some wonderfully preserved Baroque and Gothic architecture, followed by some free time to shop or take pictures.
• 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 (optional excursions also available, see page 9).
Day 2: Sunday
• Daily transportation on luxury coaches.
LUCERNE MILAN VERONA VENICE Head south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city’s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo) and La Scala opera house. You’ll also see the planet’s oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and take lunch in one of the refined cafes. From Milan, it’s a short journey to Verona, home to some of Italy’s finest architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll be taken on foot through streets lined with red-roofed buildings, and walk past the ancient Roman arena, which stages outdoor opera performances and music concerts to packed audiences throughout the summer. You’ll also visit the residence of Verona’s most famous characters: Romeo and Juliet. Find Juliet’s balcony by following the trail of unanswered love letters posted on the passageway walls. Look for the bronze statue of the famous heroine here too – a classic photo opportunity. After some free time, you’ll head to another vintage Italian city: Venice.
• Four convenient joining points throughout the tour.
• Daily continental breakfast (for all other meals, we offer assistance with reservations and directions to local restaurants/cafés). • Professional coach driver.
TOUR DATES • Departs every Saturday from Paris (January – December) • Guaranteed departure
COMBINING TOURS After your Green Line tour why not combine the Red Line tour for seven further days from €546 (see page 4 for full itinerary). The combined tour (E229 and E228) can be booked back to back and the total price is €1,092. This extension provides you with an opportunity to experience some of northern Europe's most exciting and important cities. GoEuGo Escorted Group Tours in Europe
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Day 3: Monday
COUNTRY PROFILES
VENICE ROME Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Begin with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island, a memorable crossing of the lagoon that gives you a real taste of the city’s charm as you approach the dreamy spires and distinctive waterside buildings. Once on the island you’ll be led around some of Venice’s best-known locations, beginning in the Piazzo with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. You’ll also see the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many a postcard or picture of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Afterwards you’ll have a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at close quarters with a demonstration by Murano glassblowers; their exquisite creations make excellent souvenirs. Of course, the ultimate Venice activity is to ride through the warren of waterways on a gondola, and for most people this optional excursion is a must. Step aboard, relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re hungry after an action-packed morning you can choose to fill up with an optional delicious homemade Italian spaghetti meal, before enjoying more free time in this sublime city. Transfer to Rome in the afternoon.
Day 4: Tuesday
Switzerland • Capital:
Bern
• Size:
41,277 sq km
• Population:
7,996,026
• Spectacular mountain scenery dominates the Swiss landscape, with the Alps an enticing place to come for skiers and sightseers alike. Lush green valleys and beautiful lakes combine with the peaks to make Switzerland one of the most spectacular countries in Europe. • Cities visited: Lucerne.
Italy • Capital:
Rome
• Size:
301,340 sq km
• Population:
61,482,297
• One of the most loved tourist destinations anywhere in the world, Italy is celebrated for its great food, opera music, art, amazing Roman history, and completely unique places such as Venice and the Vatican.
ROME VATICAN FLORENCE
• Cities visited: Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Rome, Pisa.
Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the smallest state in the world, Vatican City, which lies at the heart of the Italian capital. Here you’ll marvel at St Peter’s Basilica,, home to Pope Francis and arguably the most significant site in Christianity.
Vatican
The exquisitely beautiful Basilica has been present here for almost 1,700 years and contains a bewildering collection of paintings, frescoes and design crafted by some of humanity’s most famous artists, which you can explore. Alternatively you can choose to add on an optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling. Next you’ll see the famous Trevi Fountain, the lavish Baroque showpiece where people flock to throw coins into the water – an action which is said to ensure that you’ll return to the city again one day. After lunch, take a step even further back in time as you visit Italy’s unrivalled Roman relics. An optional guided tour of the Coliseum, built in AD 72, is highly recommended. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular amphitheatre, or alternatively you can walk at your leisure around the outside to admire the facade of this ancient wonder. After the Coliseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD, then spend some further free time enjoying Rome before transferring to Florence in the late evening.
Coffee and ice cream
Two things you must sample while in Italy are coffee and ice cream. Italians take their coffee seriously, so whatever your preference be sure to call in at a streetside cafe for an espresso, latte or cappuccino. Another must-try is gelato (ice cream), which in Italy is made with more whole milk than cream to give it a distinct texture and often more intense flavour. Particularly popular Italian varieties worth a lick include pistachio, lemon, chocolate, and hazelnut.
• Capital:
Vatican City
• Size:
0.44 sq km
• Population:
839
• The smallest independent state in the world and residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church millions of pilgrims and visitors are welcomed each year. Its museums house is one of the largest and most diverse collection of art and sculpture on the planet. • Cities visited: Vatican City.
Monaco • Capital:
Monte-Carlo
• Size:
2 sq km
• Population:
38, 000
• Traditionally an international playground for the rich Monaco is chic, beautiful and beguiling. Famous for its luxury shopping, glittering casinos, and home to celebrated events including the Formula One Grand Prix. • Cities visited: Monte-Carlo.
France • Capital:
Paris
• Size:
551,695 sq km
• Population:
65,950,000
• 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: Nice, Cannes.
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Day 5: Wednesday
FLORENCE PISA GENOA
GREEN LINE TOUR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Coliseum tickets (Rome)
€12
Your voyage of cultural discovery continues as you get to know Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some fabulous architecture and fine art. Begin the day by taking in a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo,, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno river and ancient city walls out towards the surrounding countryside.
• Coliseum tickets with audio guide (Rome)
€17
Next you can see a demonstration of the traditional craft of leather working at close quarters in a local workshop, and you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase some of the highquality leather items for which the city is famous. From here you’ll enjoy a guided walk around Florence’s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower.
• Gondola ride in Venice €25 (based on 6 people per gondola)
You’ll also pass the Uffizi Gallery, which contains one of the most notable art collections in Florence. After the tour, you’ll have free time to see the city further, to shop, to enjoy a renowned Italian ice cream (see box on page 8), or to watch the world go by from a streetside cafe, before travelling on to your next destination, Pisa. Here you are free to wander, but be sure to have your camera ready to get a shot of the iconic Leaning Tower, the famous bell tower in the ‘Square of Miracles’, which also contains the centuries-old cathedral and baptistry.
Day 6: Thursday
GENOA MONTE-CARLO NICE CANNES AVIGNON A breathtaking drive along one of Europe’s most famous stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as you say arrivederci to Italy and head for Monaco. This small principality, enclaved in France, contains some big attractions and high rollers: look out for the famous Monte-Carlo casino as you cruise into town. A walking sightseeing tour here takes you to the grand Prince’s Palace, where you’ll have some free time to soak up the refined atmosphere, before continuing on to view the 1920s Courthouse, the cliffside Oceanographic Museum, and the cathedral, where Grace Kelly is buried. We then travel a little further to visit the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory. Here you’ll be taken on a fascinating guided tour around this working factory (see box below). Next it’s Nice, where you’ll stop for lunch to sample some excellent local cuisine and warm-hearted hospitality. Your journey continues to Cannes, where many a movie star has enjoyed the sweet smell of success. Be sure to take the opportunity to snap some photos of the Palais des Festival, home to the city’s annual international film festival, before transferring to Avignon Nord.
• Sightseeing with a local €45 tour guide, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square with audio system (Rome)
• Italian homemade spaghetti lunch (Venice)
€20
Italy and Monte-Carlo city taxes and fees (total €45) * Must be paid prior to entering the cities – no concessions available • Venice City entrance + boat trip + Overnight City tax
€15
• Florence City entrance + Overnight City tax
€10
• Rome City entrance + Overnight City tax
€10
• Pisa City entrance
€5
• Monte Carlo City entrance
€5
For reference only; prices subject to change. Some excursions are subject to minimum numbers and local conditions.
TOUR DEPARTURE POINTS AND TIMES You can also start this tour from the following convenient joining points along the route. For more detailed information see page 10.
France • Paris
Saturday
09:00
Sunday
08:30
Sunday Tuesday
14:30 15:00
Switzerland
Heaven’s scent
Fragonard Perfume Factory is one of the best-known fragrance houses in Grasse, a southern French town in Alpes-Cote d’Azur regarded by many as the perfume capital of the world. Founded in 1926 and named after local painter Jean-Honore Fragonard, today this fully functioning factory is open to visitors, who can take a fascinating guided tour to learn about the perfume-making process, and also have the opportunity to purchase some of the sublime scents for themselves.
• Lucerne
Italy • Milan • Rome
Day 7: Friday
AVIGNON PARIS Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy great views of the changing rural charms of the French countryside on the journey north to Paris (see box page 6), where the Green Line tour finishes. For some guests it will be time to say a fond farewell to new friends upon arrival back in the capital, while others may choose to extend their European adventure with another night in the capital and then continue on with the Red Line tour the following day.
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GoEuGo Joining Points Complete Flexibility
You can choose to start your tour at any of the joining points along the tour routes. The meeting points for both lines are listed below:
The RED Line MONDAY
GERMANY – Frankfurt
08:30
Frankfurt am Main Central Station (Frankfurt am Hauptbahnhof) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport Amsterdam
WEDNESDAY
08:30
Meeting Point: Arrival Hall, Burger King Restaurant Address: Schiphol, Amsterdam
THURSDAY
FRANCE – Paris Avenue des Champs Elysees
09:30
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
SATURDAY
09:00
MONDAY
14:30
(Koln Hauptbahnhof) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Marzellenstraße, 50667 Köln
BELGIUM – Brussels Brussels Central Station
14:30
(Gare Bruxelles-Central) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Keizerinlaan, 1000 Brussels
FRIDAY
FRANCE – Paris Louvre Museum
10:30
SUNDAY
(Interchange point for Red & Green Line)
08:30
Meeting Point: McDonalds Restaurant Address: 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris Metro: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7 Station: Place d’Italie, Exit 3 Vincent Auriol
Cologne Central Station
WEDNESDAY
FRANCE – Paris Paris Place d’Italie
GERMANY – Cologne
Meeting Point: Main Entrance Pyramids by the statue of Louis XIV Address: 36 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris Metro: Line 1, Line 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
The GREEN Line FRANCE – Paris
SUNDAY
09:00
(Interchange point for Red & Green Line)
08:30
SUNDAY
ITALY – Milan Milan Cathedral
SATURDAY
Paris Place d’Italie
SWITZERLAND – Lucerne Lucerne Central Station (Hauptbahnhof SBB Luzern) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Bahnhofplatz, Luzern 6003
Meeting Point: McDonald's Restaurant Address: 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris Metro: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7 Station: Place d’Italie, Exit 3 Vincent Auriol
14:30
(Duomo di Milano) Meeting Point: Main Entrance Address: Piazza del Duomo, 20121 Milan
ITALY – Rome Termini Rome Central Station
TUESDAY
15:00
(Stazione di Roma Termini) Meeting Point: Exit by platform No.1 (Nearby Via Marsala) Address: Via Marsala, Roma 00815, Italy
*Coach will depart on time at the Meeting Point.
Additional Tour Information Pre/Post-tour accommodation
Tour Price
• We offer you the option to stay in the same hotel as the tour for €35 per person per night (twin share basis).
• Adult (12+): €78 per day. (all prices are per person based on twin share with en suite facilities).
• Extra Nights: if you would like to stay in a different hotel than the tour hotel, or maybe stay a bit longer in the hotel at the beginning or the end of your tour, we can arrange this for you - just call us for details and prices. • Single share option available (but not guaranteed). If you are willing to share a room with another single traveller of the same sex, just tick the box in the booking form inserted in the brochure. • On the last day of the tour and for daily tours, accommodation is not included.
Transfers • €25 per person (one way, based on two people travelling together).
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• Children (2-11): €68 per day. (sharing a room with two adults, without extra bed). • Single Supplement: €30 extra per room per night. • Tour price, excursions and add-ons are subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Travel arrangements • Eurostar Agents If you would like to travel in style via Eurostar to start your tour in Paris, we can book your tickets. Please call us with your requirements.
Accessibility This tour may not be suitable for those less mobile.
GoEuGo Hotels Great Places To Stay 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.
The RED Line
Step 1: Complete the Booking Form Once you have chosen your tour/s and add-ons, complete the booking form inserted in this brochure, then scan and email to: sales@goeugo.eu. For full booking conditions go to www.goeugo.eu.
Step 2: Contacting GoEuGo
LUXEMBOURG – Luxembourg Melia Luxembourg 1 Park Drai Eechelen 1499 Luxembourg www.melia-luxembourg.com
How To Book 4 Easy Steps
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Luxembourg 12 Rue Jean Engling 1466 Luxembourg www.luxembourg.hilton.com
If you want to discuss any amendments or additions you would like to make to your booking, or talk through other important information you can call or send us an email: Telephone: +44 (0)207 758 3422 Email: sales@goeugo.eu Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 09 : 00 - 18 : 00
GERMANY – Frankfurt Sheraton Congress Hotel Frankfurt Lyoner Strasse 44‐48 60528 Frankfurt www.sheratoncongressfrankfurt.com
Sheraton Offenbach Hotel Am Büsing Palais Berliner Strasse 111 63065 Offenbach www.sheratonoffenbach.com
NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam Hampton by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Neptunusstraat 1 2132 JA Hoofddorp www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol Jupiterstraat 162-200 Hoofddorp www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
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
Step 3: Reservation and Deposit On receipt of your booking form GoEuGo will reserve your tour and send you an email with your confirmation number and tour details. Within five days of making the reservation you are required to pay a 30% deposit of the total cost of the booking or you can choose to pay in full. If you are booking within 21 days of departure, full payment will be required. We accept payment by bank transfer in the following countries:
UNITED KINGDOM – BANK DETAILS Account name: GoEuGo Account number: 40762644 Sort code: 40-03-40 Account address: 11 Fairchild House, 3 Cambridge Crescent, London E2 9BF Bank name: HSBC Branch: 17 Gerrard Street, London WID 6HB
USA – BANK DETAILS
The GREEN Line SWITZERLAND – Lucerne Hotel Arcade Luzernerstrasse 31 CH-5643 Sins www.hotel-arcade.ch
Ibis Styles Hotel Luzern City Friedenstrasse 8 6000 Luzern www.ibis.com
HONG KONG – BANK DETAILS
ITALY – Venice Michelangelo Hotel Via Forte Marghera 69 30173 Mestre Venezia www.michelangelohotel.it
Albatros Viale Don Luigi Sturzo 32 30174 Mestre Venezia www.hotelalbatros.it
ITALY – Rome Idea Hotel Roma Z3 Via Amos Zanibelli 13-15 00155 Rome www.ideahotel.it
Step 4: Confirmation and Payment
Arezzo Park Hotel A1 uscita Arezzo. Via Localita’ Battifolle 36/T 52100 Arezzo www.apointhotelsresorts.com
If any of the services requested are unavailable, you will be contacted by a member of our sales team to discuss suitable alternatives.
Once we receive your deposit, a confirmation voucher will be sent to you within seven days. The balance must be paid 21 days before departure. Once settled a confirmation letter and tour vouchers will be issued.
Alternatively, you can visit www.goeugo.eu or see your local travel agent to make a booking or for more information.
ITALY – Genoa Idea Hotel Plus Savona Via Stalingrado 94 17100 Savona www.ideahotel.it
Account name: GoEuGo Account no.: 817-001738-838 Swift: HSBCHKHHHKH Bank name: HSBC Bank Bank address: No.1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Acc.holder add.: 20 Carnarvon Road, TST, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Veio Park Hotel Via Cassia 1171 G 00189 Rome www.hotelcassia.com
ITALY – Florence Etrusco Arezzo Hotel V. Alessandro Fleming 39 52100 Arezzo www.etruscohotel.it
Account name: GoEuGo Account no.: 703 089 889 Swift: MRMDUS33RTL ABA: 021001088 Acc.holder Adr.: 87 Bowery, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10002, USA. Bank: HSBC Bank USA N.S. Bank address: 58 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA.
Idea Hotel Plus Genova San Biagio Via Romairone 14 16163 Genova, Bolzaneto www.ideahotel.it
FRANCE – Avignon Campanile Hotel Avignon Nord Le Pontet 64 Bis Chemin des Petits Rougiers, 84130 le Pontet www.campanile.com
Ibis Hotel Marseille Est la Valentine Quartier des Ecoles, Avenue de Saint-Menet 13011 Marseille www.ibis.com
*The list of hotels above covers some of the accommodation we use, you may be accommodated in a different but equal three-star hotel in/outside the city centre.
GoEuGo Escorted Group Tours in Europe
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THE GOEUGO UNIQUE DIFFERENCE • Fixed day price so customers can choose the length of their tour • Multiple joining points along the tour routes, making them convenient and more accessible • Designed as circular routes, so tours can be combined and booked back to back • Guaranteed weekly departures, year-round • Last-minute booking possible - 48 hours within tour departure date
TO BOOK: visit www.goeugo.eu Or see your local travel agent
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