The Western Loop - Meet Us There

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1 The Western Loop - Meet Us There Important Note: For accurate departure times, travel times, prices of activities, and suggestions on how much extra money you will need, please contact info@. What s Included All transport between cities in luxury coach transport (with A/C, DVD, & bathroom) Accommodation with your friends at top rated hostels Breakfast every morning Private New Europe Walking Tours in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona Exclusive discounts on all other New Europe tours Exclusive Bus2alps discounts throughout each city Bus2alps trip leader Currency Euro What s Not Included, Optional Costs Transportation to Barcelona/From Berlin Lunches and dinners Museum entrance Additional tips Optional activities Optional day trips What to bring Passport Proof of age Pillow Camera Towel Weather appropriate clothing Comfortable shoes Extra money

2 Monday morning we depart for the Sandeman s New Paris Walking Tour, including stops at the Notre Dame, Pont des Arts, Les Tuileries, the Louvre and much more. The tour ends near the Louvre, for which we will point out the secret entrance to, for all those interested in seeing its over 70,000 pieces of art. Ater the tour, your trip leader will bring those interested to the Eifel Tower or Arc de Triomphe. You will have time in the aternoon to check out the museums, shop on the chic Champs Day 1 This tour meets at our accommodation on Thursday evening. You can check into the hostel between the hours of 16:00 and 22:00. Luggage storage will be available for those of you arriving before 16:00. Detailed information regarding your trip, including directions from the airport(s) to the accommodation, will be ed to you in the days leading up to your departure for Barcelona. Your guides will be arriving the following morning with the rest of the tour. Day 2 Ater breakfast, we will begin the Sandeman s New Barcelona Walking Tour. The walking tour will cover some of Barcelona s most amazing sites throughout the various neighborhoods of the city. Ater the walking tour, your day is free to explore one of Europe s most beautiful cities. Your trip leader will inform you about how you can visit La Sagrada Familia, how to get to the beach, one of the many museums, or hang out in one of Barcelona s famous districts. Later in the evening, we will head out to show you the VIP side of Barcelona s famous nightlife. The night will consist of stops at Barcelona s popular bars, ending at one of its world-renowned night clubs on the beach. Day 3 Saturday is free to explore the Catalan capital and the sites that you did not get to visit on Friday. Your trip leader will be available to take you to Gaudi s Park Güell, for the best views of the city. Aterwards, your trip leader will inform you about how to get to Barcelona s top sites, including the Olympic Village, the Picasso Museum, and the beach.the night is yours to check out Barcelona s amazing nightlife. Talk to your trip leader for suggestions for the best restaurants, bars, and clubs. Day 4 We will depart Barcelona on Sunday morning to make our way to Paris. Once we have arrived, we will check into our accommodation. The night is yours to check out Paris s bustling nightlife, watch the Eifel Tower light up, or relax at the hostel. Day 5

3 Day 5 Cont. Élysées, or hang out at the Eifel Tower. The night is yours to check out Paris s bustling nightlife, watch the Eifel Tower light up, scope out the sunset at Sacre Coure, or relax at the hostel. Day 6 Tuesday morning we will have breakfast and check out of our rooms. Luggage can be stored at the hostel in lockers. You will then have most of the day to check the last of Paris of your list. It is the perfect day to take a trip out to Versailles Palace. Located about a 40 minute trip from our accommodation, Versailles is the the most notable palace in the world. Meet your Bus2alps Trip Leader in the accommodation lobby for Versailles. We depart Paris for Amsterdam on Tuesday aternoon. Upon arrival in Amsterdam we will check into our accommodation, and then your trip leaders can point out some fun dinner spots and nightlife activities! Day 7 Ater breakfast at our accommodation, we will depart on the Sandeman s New Amsterdam Walking Tour. The walking tour covers much of the city, including the Red Light District, Dam Sqaure, and the canals. The walking tour concludes near the Anne Frank House. Entry to the Anne Frank House is optional. For those that choose not to enter the Anne Frank House, you have a free aternoon to explore the city s museums, restaurants, and shops. There are also various bike and canal tours for a quicker way to see the city. The night is free to join a pub crawl or explore Amsterdam s engaging and provocative nightlife. Day 8 During breakfast, you can sign up for an optional self-guided tour of the Heineken Factory with your Bus2alps guide, which includes a walk through the brewery, beer tasting, and a canal cruise. Ater breakfast, your trip leader will bring the group to Museumplein, where you can take your picture on the famous I Amsterdam sign. Following some free time at Museumplein, the group will head over to the Heineken Experience. For those who haven t signed up, you have a free aternoon to explore any sites you haven t seen yet. Amsterdam is rich with museums, boasting the largest volume in Europe. We recommend making time to see the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank House, if you have not already done so.

4 Day 9 We will depart Amsterdam for Berlin on Friday morning. Upon arrival we will check into our accommodation. If you re interested, your trip leader will bring the group to the East Side Gallery along the Berlin Wall. From there, you will have the day free to check out Museum Island, get a view of the city at the TV Tower, shop at the markets, or explore the city. The night is free to join a pub crawl or explore the eclectic night scene. Berlin s nightlife is massive and has something for everyone s tastes. Day 10 Saturday we will wake up to the city that irst divided Europe and then reunited it. We will have breakfast and check out of our rooms. Luggage can be stored at the hostel in lockers. We will then begin Sandeman s New Berlin Walking Tour, one of the top walking tours in Europe! The tour will take us to Brandenberg Gate, The Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, The Reichstag, Mitte Town, and Museum Island. There will be an optional, organized group dinner this evening (not included). Ater dinner, you re free to continue exploring Berlin. Day 11 Sunday morning we will check out of the hostel and eat breakfast. Please plan lights out of Berlin accordingly.

5 Additional Information Included Activities New Barcelona Walking Tour: This tour will bring to life the incredible rich history and culture of Barcelona, brought to you by enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides. New Berlin Walking Tour: It is no surprise that the city where New Europe began ofers one of the best tours in Europe. The New Berlin Walking Tour helps bring to the present, the past of a divided city that changed the face of Europe. New Amsterdam Walking Tour: There is more to this city than just cofee shops and red lights! New Europe weaves you through the cobblestone roads and along the beautiful canals of Amsterdam providing great insight to the unique culture of this city. New Paris Walking Tour: This tour explores centuries of Parisian history, romance, and beheading. New Europe shows you Paris as it was meant to be seen; by walking along the banks of the Seine, and through its royal gardens and squares. Visit Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, Pont Neuf, The Louvre and Palais Royal all in one tour. Optional Activities New Europe Tours: New Europe ofers several specialized tours in each city on this tour that supplement the overall city tour. Everyone with Bus2alps receives a 20% discount on these tours. Depending on the specialized you would like to participate in, there will be public tours departing within the times we are in that city. For tours that do not coincide with the dates and times Bus2alps is in the city, it is possible to organize a private tour as long as minimum numbers are reached. New Berlin Pub Crawl: Berlin has an eccentric nightlife, with a mix of alternative, grunge bars, and posh lounges. The New Berlin Pub Crawl gives you unlimited beer at the irst bar, a free shot of Jagrmeister with every drink ater, and a chance to see just what makes Berlin s nightlife one of the top and strangest Europe. New Paris Pub Crawl: The New Paris Pub Crawl is the cheapest way to experience Paris posh nightlife. The irst four bars are all located in the happening Montemartre district, near the Moulin Rouge. Aterwards, the Pub Crawl moves to a top club in Paris (with free entrance). Ultimate Party Pub Crawls: Our ailiate pub crawl in Amsterdam ofers two diferent tours that highlight the Red Light Districts Bars and those near Leidseplein for those looking to pull themselves away from the cofee shops. Bus2alps receives a discount.