Itinerary Tour #2.5

Tour #2.5
Dear Students and Parents,
We only have 5 nights off between Tour # 2 and # 3.
We have received a large request to run a Tour # 2.5 and those students want to hit the main cities listed on this Tour.
To do this, we need to overlap the start with Tour # 2 in Amsterdam and the end with Tour # 3 in London and Paris.

We are including two flights in the package.
Amsterdam to Pisa, Italy.
Zurich, Switzerland to London, England.

Tour Limit will be between 60 and 80 students.

14 Nights Hotel Lodging in City Center!

Depart USA on Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Overnight Flight, Arrive next morning.

Ends in Paris, France on Sunday, July 23, 2023
******************************
*You will join up with 225+ students from Tour # 2 in Amsterdam on July 9th. and 10th.

You will join 225+ students from Tour # 3 in London and Paris from July 17th. -- 23rd.
*******************************
Call BUZZ now at 818-707-6907 to check on availability.

5 Countries - 10 Cities & Villages
Fly to Amsterdam - 2 nights.
Fly Amsterdam to Florence, Italy (Flight is included).
Airport Bus Transfer/Shuttle to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
20 minute train ride to Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy
Manarola, Italy – 2 nights
Morning train to Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy - 2 nights.
Morning train to Switzerland.
Interlaken, Switzerland - 2 nights.
Morning train to Zurich, Airport.
Airport transfer with a tour guide to Zurich is included.
Fly Zurich, Switzerland to London, England. (Flight is included).
Airport transfer with a tour guide to your London hotel is included.
London, England - 3 nights.
2 hour 25 minute high speed train on the Eurostar from London to Paris is included.
Paris, France - 3 nights.
Fly home from Paris or continue traveling in Europe.

Airfare to and from Europe is not included. Call BUZZ for flight info.

Call BUZZ now at 818-707-6907 Check for availability.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1:
Depart from LAX or your local airport. Meet new friends on your flight to Amsterdam. Netherlands.
On The Plane

Day 2:
Book an early arrival. Best flights arrive before 10:30am.
Delta on KLM flies Non-stop from LAX to Amsterdam(AMS).
Meet your BUZZ tour guides at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Shuttle to your hotel. We are next door to Amsterdam Central Train Station.
If rooms are not ready before 2:00pm, we will store your luggage and hit the streets of Amsterdam for a city tour.
Tonight, see Amsterdam lights at night with your new friends and go dancing or enjoy an outdoor café.
Amsterdam

Day 3:
On day 2 Optional visits to Anne Franks, Van Gogh and RijksMuseum or the Heineken Brewery Experience. This will be an action packed day.
Tonight, see Amsterdam lights at night with your new friends and go dancing or enjoy an outdoor cafe.
Amsterdam Hotel

Day 4:
We will fly from Amsterdam to Pisa, Italy (Flight is included, Carry-On suitcase ONLY!)
We will take a 75 minute train ride to Manarola, Italy.
Rooms are not ready till 2-3pm. Tour guides will watch your luggage while you go swimming or have lunch and explore the small village.
Join the guides this evening for a sunset swim.
Manarola lodging in rented rooms and apartments.

Day 5:
Hike from village to village while taking in the amazing ocean views. Rent an ocean kayak and paddle along the cliffs, stop in at the village of Vernazza and taste the best gelato in the world, and take a beach break in Monterosso to work on that summer tan. After dinner, get 2 scoops of your favorite flavor of gelato and watch the stunning sunset with all your new friends.
Manarola lodging in rented rooms and apartments.

Day 6:
Catch a morning train to Pisa, Italy. You will have time to take the city bus out to the Leaning Tower and take your silly pictures before we board a short train to Florence.
Join your Tour Guides for a city tour of Florence.
Florence Hotel

Day 7:
Join your Tour Guides for a city tour of Florence.
Book a museum entrance in advance and see the real David. Later, explore the city and view Florence’s Gothic Catherdral, The Duomo and Baptistery. Explore the city streets and view San Lorenzo Church, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Courtyard and more! Tonight, check out a local Disco or watch street artists in the pedestrian zone while you enjoy the local gelato.
Florence Hotel

Day 8:
We board a morning train through the Alps to the "Adventure Capitol of the World" in Interlaken, Switzerland. Sign-up for optional hair-raising adventures (check out pricing at https://www.outdoor-interlaken.ch);
canyoning, paragliding, hang gliding, bungee jumping, river rafting, canyon swing -- or go for the ultimate experience and Sky Dive out of a helicopter at 14,000 feet! Walk through the quaint downtown and shop as you enjoy the surrounding views of the Swiss Alps.
Meet everyone at the hotel pool and join us for a sunset hike.
Tonight, meet young travelers from all over the world at your hotel bar or nearby disco.
Interlaken Hotel

Day 9:
FREE day for adventure sports, shopping, or bike riding. Weather permitting,
Meet everyone back at the hotel pool to share your amazing stories.
Interlaken Hotel

Day 10:
We will take a bus to the Zurich airport and fly to London Heathrow.
(Your flight to London is included, But with Carry-On luggage ONLY!)
Join BUZZ and students on Tour # 3 on an orientation walk and view Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Thames River, London Eye, Horse Grounds, Trafalgar Square and the shopping areas in Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square.
Tonight experience Fish and Chips, London Pub or Disco, or a night walk under the city lights. Go dancing with your friends.
London Hotel

Day 11:
Optional visit to Westminster Abbey in the morning. Next, we will stroll through St. James Park on our way to watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. BUZZ and the Guides will continue on and show you historic sites like Camden Market, Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Your afternoon is free to explore more museums and historical sites or to go shopping at Harrods or in Soho. Tonight, go dancing , try an Indian Restaurant, or meet locals in a British Pub.
London Hotel

Day 12:
FREE Day to explore London or team up with BUZZ and your Tour Guides. Most museums are free, so take advantage and explore!
Tonight, go dancing , try an Indian Restaurant, or meet locals in a British Pub on your last night in England.
London Hotel

Day 13:
We will board the high speed train to Paris on the Eurostar.
Upon your arrival in Paris, you will have time to explore the charming neighborhood around your hotel, which is only a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Visit the shops, check out the menus at the cafes, and explore the 4 supermarkets in the area. We will head off for a fun-filled walking tour of Paris. If the weather is clear and warm, purchase food and we will all have a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower, which is just a 5 minute stroll away. Watch 20,000 strobe lights sparkle on the Eiffel Tower from 10:00pm on the hour. You will have the option to go to the top for a fee and enjoy the city views & sunset.
Paris Hotel

Day 14:
Today we visit Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, place de la Concorde, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge, and so much more!
Optional visit to the Louvre art museum.
Have another picnic at the Eiffel Tower lawn.
Paris Hotel

Day 15:
Free day to explore and shop in Paris or an optional visit to the Palace of Versailles.

Day 16:
Flight home.
**********************************

On Day 7: Optional Day Tour to Rome.
If you can see all you want in Florence on Day 6, You can do an optional day trip to Rome.
Today, we board a fast train for our day trip to Rome.
We will use the Metro (subway) and view the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, Trajan’s Market & Column, Capitol Hill & Forum view, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square & Basilica. We will walk the back streets and visit Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. You will also have time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel. Discount with Student I.D. Late evening train back to Florence so you can go dancing on your last night.
Florence Hotel