LFMSS Europe Tour 2013

1 The Grand Tour

WEATHER
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 deparT VancouVer
10:00 AM Coach to YVR
3:15 PM LH 493 to Frankurt
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Wednesday, March 13 Brussels and Bruges, BelgiuM
9:25 AM Arrival in Frankfurt
12:50 PM LH 1012 to Brussels
1:50 PM Arrival in Brussels
3:00 PM Pickup by coach at airport
4:00 PM Grand Place Brussels
6:00 PM Transfer to Bruges
7:30 PM Arrival in Bruges
WEATHER
BRussEls
BRugEs
If theres anyplace Id like to spend my
rst night in Europe, this has got to be it.
Bruges is a beautifully preserved medieval
city that died and was reborn as a key
destination for European romantics in the
late 19th century.
Welcome to Europe! Brussels is a real European city - as one of
the seats of European Union power, it hosts long term residents
from all over Europe. And the diplomats like to dress up the
Manekin Pis in their traditional country garb - who knows
what hell be wearing (if anything) when we stop by to admire
his healthy ow. Its also ground zero for Belgiums most
famous export - chocolate.
Europa Hostel
Baron Ruzettelaan 143
8310 Brugge/Assabroek - Belgium
Tel. +32-50-352679
Fax. +32-50-353732
brugge@vjh.be
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Thursday, March 14 Bruges
9:00 AM Walk into Bruges
10:00 AM Bell Tower
11:00 AM Church of the Holy Blood
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Canal Ride
3:00 PM Church of Our Lady
3:30 PM Shopping / small group time
6:00 PM Dinner in small groups
7:30 PM Walk to Hostel Europa
WEATHER
Europa Hostel
Baron Ruzettelaan 143
8310 Brugge/Assabroek - Belgium
Tel. +32-50-352679
Fax. +32-50-353732
brugge@vjh.be
BRugEs
Bruges has remained unchanged in many ways
since its medieval glory days. Discovered by
a new class of Europeans in the 19th century
- tourists - this former headquarters of the
Hanseatic League has more bicycles than cars,
and good thing, as Belgium is known for its
great fries, chocolate, waes (and beer).
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8:00 AM Travel to Vimy (119km)
10:00 AM Tour Vimy Ridge
11:00 AM Travel to Paris (197km)
12:00 PM Lunch on the bus
1:40 PM Chateau de Versailles (44 free, 8*13)
5:30 PM Place de la Concorde
6:30 PM Dinner at Monte Carlo
7:30 PM Transfer to Hotel
Friday, March 15 ViMy and paris
WEATHER
Vimy RidgE
In Northern France, the Battle of Vimy Ridge created the rst true sense of Canadian unity.
Forces from each of the provinces joined together and did what other Allied forces during
the First World War had failed to do, storming the ridge and conquering a long-held German
stronghold.
PARis
Welcome to Paris! Today we visit the
Chateau de Versailles - King Louis XIVs
opulent palace that set the standard for
housing in Europe. We will also visit the
Place de la Concorde, where thousands of
people lost their heads in the aermath of
the French Revolution. It is now guaranteed
to be guillotine free.
Etap Hotel
Alle des Guionnes
ZA La Cerisaie
93240 STAINS
FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892683269
Fax : (+33)148217474
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saTurday, March 16 paris, France
WEATHER 7:30 AM Transfer to Notre Dame
8:30 AM Tour of Notre Dame
11:15 AM Guided tour of Louvre
12:45 PM Transfer to Latin Quarter
1:15 PM Lunch in groups in Latin Quarter
3:00 PM Transfer to Champs-lyses
6:00 PM Dinner at Monte Carlo
7:30 PM Up the Eiffel Tower
9:00 PM Transfer to Hotel
PARis
With so much to do and see in Paris,
today could be nothing but busy.
With Rens as our own personal
chaueur, we can t in twice as
much as a Metro tourist, and so we
will! Starting with the old stones of
Notre Dame, we will get a feel for
medieval Paris. en its o the THE
art museum of the western world -
Le Louvre, for an expert guided tour
of a few of its tens of thousands of
works of art. Aer lunch its time
to cut you loose in your groups for
awhile on some street, followed by
a trip up some tower. What a day.
Etap Hotel
Alle des Guionnes
ZA La Cerisaie
93240 STAINS
FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892683269
Fax : (+33)148217474
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sunday, March 17 Verdun and Bacharach

VERdun
e name Verdun was synonymous with death, destruction, devastation to a previous
generation. e longest continuous battle in the history of modern warfare saw the end of
many young mens lives and an entire region that once included 9 happy rural villages.
WEATHER 7:00 AM Travel to Verdun (271 km)
10:30 AM Early lunch stop
11:00 AM Tour of Verdun
1:00 PM Travel to Bacharach (275 km)
6:00 PM Tour Bacharach
7:00 PM Transfer to Hostel Burg Stahlek
7:30 PM Dinner in Hostel
BAcHARAcH
Bacharach, former capital of the Holy Roman Empire is one of many quaint little towns along
the Rhine River complete with their own castle on the hill. In this town, though, the castle isnt
a ruin and we get to sleep in it!
Burg Stahlek
55422 Bacharach, Germany
phone: +49 6743 1266
fax: +49 6743 2684
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Monday, March 18 roThenBurg oB der TauBer
WEATHER 8:30 AM Depart for Rothenburg (lunch on bus)
11:30 AM Arrive Rothenburg - early check in
12:30 PM Tour of Rothenburg
1:00 PM Church
2:00 PM Kriminal Museum
3:00 PM Scavenger Hunt in groups
7:30 PM Dinner in Hotel
RoTHEnBuRg oB dER TAuBER
ere are actually quite a few Rothenburgs in Germany - but only one that is on the Tauber
(river). Here you will compete in a scavenger hunt for the greatest German delicacy of all
schneeballe. Mmmm.... Actually, Ill reward the winning team with extra Gelato scoops in
Italy. Scavenger hunt on the next page. ose who attempt to bribe me for answers can expect
harsh punishment at the Kriminal Museum.
Akzent Hotel
Schrannenplatz 6
91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Phone: 0 98 61 - 95 50-0
Fax: 0 98 61 - 95 50-150
info@hotel-schranne.de
www.hotel-schranne.de
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7:30 AM Depart for Neuschwanstein
10:25 AM Pickup tickets for Neuschwanstein
11:25 AM Guided Tour of Neuschwanstein
1:15 PM Transfer to Bolzano
1:45 PM Lunch on the bus
4:45 PM South Tyrol Museum of Archeology
7:00 PM Arrive at Bolzano Hostel
8:00 PM Dinner at Batzenhusl
Tuesday, March 19 Fussen and Bolzano
WEATHER
FussEn
Ever wondered where Walt
Disney got the idea for his
fairy tale castle at Disneyland?
From the mad King Ludwig
of Bavaria of course! We have
a special insiders tour of his
Neuschwanstein Castle today.
BolzAno
e Alps are more beautiful here than anywhere else in Europe. is German speaking region of
Italy is famous for great food as well as great views, and we will feast on South Tyrolean specialties
tonight!
Bolzano Youth Hostel
Jugendherberge Bozen, Via Renon,
39100 Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
Phone:+39 0471 300865
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9 The Grand Tour
Wednesday, March 20 Verona and Venice
8:00 AM Gondola to Oberbozen
11:00 AM Transfer to Venice (268 km)
12:30 PM Lunch stop
3:00 PM Arrival in Venice
4:00 PM The Frari Church
5:30 PM Check into Hostel
8:00 PM Dinner in group at Birerria La Corte
WEATHER
VEnicE
is most serene republic was a nation unto itself for nearly 1000 years. From humble beginnings
as collection of shermens huts on some swampy islands, Venice went on to become the most
unique, and many would say most beautiful city in the world.
Foresteria Valdese di Venezia
Castello 5170
Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa,
Venice 30123, Italy
tel. 041-5286797
fax 041-2416238
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8:30 AM WoIk fo fhe Doge's PoIoce
9:00 AM Tour of fhe Doge's PoIoce
II:00 AM Tour of Soinf Morc's 8osiIico
11:45 AM Walking tour - hidden Venice
1:00 PM Split into groups Lunch/Gondolas/Shopping/Dinner
7:30 PM Walk to Foresteria Valdese
Thursday, March 21 Venice
WEATHER
VEnicE
I love Venice. Its a clich, but its true - Venice is another world. Its the only place I tell tour
groups to get lost. With all the Per Marco and Per Rialto signs, youll always eventually
nd your way back somewhere, unless you take a wrong turn and end up in a canal. Enjoy a
romantic gondola ride (not too romantic) with your group, some gelato, and some Venetian
cuisine.
Foresteria Valdese di Venezia
Castello 5170
Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa,
Venice 30123, Italy
tel. 041-5286797
fax 041-2416238
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8:30 AM Depart for Piazale Roma
10:00 AM Transfer to Padova
12:15 AM Scrovegni Chapel 20 pax
12:30 AM Scrovegni Chapel 20 pax
12:45 PM Scrovegni Chapel 14 pax
1:30 PM Lunch at Brek
2:30 PM Transfer to Florence (273 km)
6:30 PM Arrival in Florence
Friday, March 22 Florence
WEATHER
PAdoVA
is city was part of the former Venetian Republic. Its claims to fame include the
overwhelmingly beautiful Srovegni chapel, painted by pre-Renaissance artist Giotto, and the
Basilica of SantAntonio di Padova.
Hotel Panorama Firenze
Via Cavour, 60
50129 Firenze
T: 39 055 2382043
F: 39 055 264404
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8:30 AM Walk to Accademia
9:00 AM Visit Accademia
11:00 AM Visit Duomo
1:00 PM Groups - lunch/shopping/dinner
saTurday, March 23 Florence
WEATHER
FloREncE
e birthplace of the Renaissance, and therefore the modern world, Florence was the one time
capital of a nancial empire controlled by the original Italian family, the Medicis
Hotel Panorama Firenze
Via Cavour, 60
50129 Firenze
T: 39 055 2382043
F: 39 055 264404
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sunday, March 24 pisa & leVanTo
WEATHER
9:30 AM Depart for Pisa
11:30 AM Up the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 6 groups
12:30 PM Lunch in Pisa
1:30 PM Depart for Lucca
2:30 PM Tour of Lucca
4:30 PM Depart for Levanto
6:30 PM Arrival in Levanto at Hotel Europa
8:00 PM Dinner at Moresco
PisA
Climb the tower before it falls!
Ospitalia del Mare
Via S. Nicol
19015 Levanto (SP)
tel. (+39) 0187 802562
Fax: 39-187-803696
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9:00 AM Hike the Cinque Terre
1:00 PM Lunch packets on trail
8:00 PM Dinner at Moresco
Monday, March 25 cinQue Terre
WEATHER
cinQuE TERRE
Ospitalia del Mare
Via S. Nicol
19015 Levanto (SP)
tel. (+39) 0187 802562
Fax: 39-187-803696
Rain or shine, the paths linking these ve (cinque) lands (terre) along the Mediterranean coast
oer a dierent perspective on hiking. Italian biology students oen visit this region to study
the unique plant life. And for us, passing through olive groves and lemon orchards, we know
were not in BC anymore. e Cinque Terre is in Liguria, the birthplace of pesto. Mmmm...
pesto. e ve towns that make up the stopping points along the route are all ancient Roman
shing villages, and many of the residents can trace their ancestry in the region back centuries.
Devastating oods in October 2011 brought life in Vernazza and Monterosso to a standstill -
months of hard work digging out and rebuilding will
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15 The Grand Tour
7:30 AM Depart for Ventimiglia
10:30 AM Ventimiglia - break for lunch
11:30 AM Depart for Arles
3:00 PM Roman Arena Arles
4:30 AM Arles site
6:30 PM Dinner in Arles
7:30 PM Arrive at Etap
Tuesday, March 26 arles
WEATHER
ARlEs
Were back in France for a visit to one of the cities of the ancient Roman Empire, complete with
intact Roman arena!
Hotel Crau
rue de Charlie Chaplin
13200 ARLES
Tl : 33 (0) 4 90 18 97 10
Fax : 33 (0) 4 90 18 58 30
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16 The Grand Tour
8:30 AM Depart for Lastours
11:30 AM Arrival in Lastours - Castle ruins
1:30 PM Transfer to Carcassonne
2:00 PM Check into Hostel
3:00 PM Castle and Ramparts
6:00 PM Dinner at Hostel
Wednesday, March 27 carcassonne
WEATHER
cARcAssonnE
Carcassonne YHA
Rue Vicomte de Trencavel
Cit Mdivale
11000 Carcassonne
France
Tel. +33 (0)4.68.25.23.16
Fax. +33 (0)4.68.71.14.84
A true Medieval fortress, Carcassonne is a walled city like no other. We will explore the
ramparts and castle fortications, spending the night inside the Cit Mdivale.
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17 The Grand Tour
8:30 AM Depart for Barcelona
12:30 PM Arrive in Barcelona (lunch packets on bus)
1:00 PM Walking tour featuring Gaudi
4:30 PM Guided tour of Casa Mila
6:00 PM Check into Centric Hostel
8:00 PM Dinner at La Iiosa
Thursday, March 28 Barcelona
WEATHER
BARcElonA
Today we will aquaint ourselves with a little bit of Spain! Barcelon is the capital of Catalonia,
and a destination for many travelers. We will tour Casa Mil, popularly known as La Pedrera,
constructed between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaud (18521926).
Hostel Centric Barcelona
Carrer de Casanova, 13
08011 Barcelona, Spain
+34 934 26 75 73
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9:00 AM Walking tour of Gothic Quarter
10:30 AM Barcelona Cathedral
11:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM Sagrada Familia
2:30 PM Explore the Ramblas
6:00 PM Hostel - get ready for dinner
7:30 PM Dinner at Divinus Rossello
Friday, March 29 Barcelona
WEATHER
BARcElonA
e highlight of today will be our visit to Sagrada Familia. is unnished cathedral is part
construction zone, part holy shrine, and part tourist destination.
Hostel Centric Barcelona
Carrer de Casanova, 13
08011 Barcelona, Spain
+34 934 26 75 73
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Your Bedroom, Your House
Langley, BC, Canada
6:00 AM Fly to Frankfurt (LH 1139)
8:25 AM Arrive Frankfurt
10:50 AM Fly to Vancouver (LH 492)
1:20 PM Arrive YVR
saTurday, March 30 go hoMe!
WEATHER
jouRnAl: sATuRdAy, mARcH 30, 2013
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