| BUZZ’S EUROPEAN ADVENTURE 2011
BUZZ'S "Ultimate European Tour" # 1
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We book Private Hotels, Bed & Breakfast and Pensions located in the center of the city!
All lodging is located in the city center and walking distance to the most popular sights & monuments.
Our lodging is near supermarkets, restaurants, internet cafes and public transportation.
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BUZZ’S European Adventure Tour # 1 - 2011
Day 1: Monday, May 30
You can also depart a day earlier if you want an extra night in London.
Depart LAX or your local airport.
Day 2: Tuesday, May 31
Meet BUZZ at London Heathrow Airport by 12:00 NOON and your airport transfer will be included!
After hotel check-in, take off with BUZZ and view Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Thames River, Horse Grounds, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Square, Soho, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and more!.
Tonight experience a local pub and disco or a night walk of the city lights.
London Hotel
Day 3: Wednesday, June 1
Optional morning visit to Westminster Abbey. Next we will stroll through St. James Park on our way to watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. BUZZ will continue on and show you historic sites like Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Your afternoon is free for to visit museums and historical sites or go shopping at Harrods or in Soho. Tonight, dance away your last night in London or explore more of London’s unique neighborhoods.
London Hotel
Day 4: Thursday, June 2
Enjoy a ride in a famous London cab to St. Pancras station and board the High Speed Eurostar train to Paris. Travel at speeds up to 186 miles per hour and be in Paris in 2hrs. 20mins.
We will explain how to use the Metro as we explore Paris and view the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Garden. You will have time to freshen up and hit the local pedestrian street and purchase a baguette, smelly cheese, salad and fruit for our picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower. Watch 20,000 strobe lights sparkle on the Eiffel Tower at 10:00pm. You will have the option to go to the top and enjoy the city views.
Paris Hotel
*You have 2 more full days in Paris. Make plans to visit the sites you have dreamed about for years. You can visit art or historical museums or take an optional side trip to Versailles (30mins. by train),
Day 5: Friday, June 3
After picking up snacks and water at the local market you can take off on your own or join BUZZ and explore Sacre Coeur, Montmartre and Moulin Rouge in the morning. Next, visit Notre Dame and venture across the street and purchase a delicious Gyro and enjoy your lunch as you watch the boats cruise by on the River Siene. After you finish your afternoon meal, spend the evening from 6:00 – 10:00pm exploring the Louvre (FREE entry for those age 25 and younger).
Paris Hotel
Day 6: Saturday, June 4
FREE day to explore Paris at your own pace or continue on with BUZZ.
Visit museums and monuments, picnic in the park, take a river cruise, go shopping at the malls or flea markets and enjoy a small bit of what Paris has to offer.
Paris Hotel
Day 7: Sunday, June 5
Board a morning train to Nice in the French Riviera. Arrive with enough time to hit the beach, explore the Old Town or go shopping. Tonight you will dance on tables in front of a live band
Nice Hotel
Day 8: Monday, June 6
Take a short train ride or local bus to Monaco and Monte Carlo or hang out at the beach and go swimming. Walk around the
On the way back to Nice, stop off at Ville France sur Mer and go for a swim in the calm bay
Nice Hotel
Day 9: Tuesday, June 7
Take a morning train into Italy and check in at your lodging at the small and quaint village of Manarola overlooking the ocean. After checking in, go swimming and cliff jumping in the Mediterranean Ocean. Try out the amazing restaurants for a true Italian meal! Tonight sit back with a bottle of local Italian wine or a gelato and enjoy the sunset and ocean views.
Cinque Terre Hotel, rented room or apartment.
Day 10: Wednesday, June 8
Hike from village to village with 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. Take a beach break in Monterrosso and work on that summer tan. Tonight, join in with new friends and have a great Italian dinner on your last night in Europe. After dinner, get two scoops of favorite flavor of gelato and stroll the Via del Amoire and enjoy flood-lit views of the waves below.
Cinque Terre Hotel, rented room or apartment.
Day 11: Thursday, June 9
Morning train to Pisa and take the local bus out to Piazza of Miracles for a view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Take your silly pictures holding up or pushing over the tower and continue on to Florence.
Your hotel is in the center of the outdoor street market that sells leather, hats, shirts, purses, scarves, jewelry and so much more. Explore the city and view Florence’s Gothic Catherdral, The Duomo & 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 sample local gelato.
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 12: Friday, June 10
Today is a free day to explore the museums and shops in Florence or take an optional day trip to Venice. Explore the narrow paths through the ancient city as you view Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, Dodges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Team up with your travel mates and take a optional gondola ride. Tonight, explore the amazing city after all the tour busses have left.
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 13: Saturday, June 11
Today we take the High Speed Eurostar train to Rome. We will use the Metro and view the Collosseum, Roman Forum, Trajans Market & Column, Capitol Hill & Forum view, Victor Emanuel Monument, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square & Basilica. We will walk the back streets and visit Piazza Novana, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. You will have time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel*. (*Student discount available with valid student I.D.).
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 14: Sunday, June 12
We board a morning train through Northern Italy to the "Adventure Capitol of the World" in Interlaken, Switzerland. Sign up for optional hair-raising adventures; Canyoning, Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Bungee Jumping, River Rafting or do the ultimate experience and Sky Dive out of a helicopter at 14,000 feet! Walk through the quaint downtown and shop for Swiss army knives as you enjoy the surrounding views of the Swiss Alps. Tonight, meet backpackers from all over the world at 2 local discos.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 15: Monday, June 13
Join BUZZ for an optional amazing day hike into the Swiss Alps via bus, train and cable cars to Lauterbrunnen, Grutschalp, Murren, Gimmelwald and Stechelberg. Stop by the local market and purchase your food for a picnic with swiss cows and the million dollar views of the Jungfrau mountain range.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 16: Tuesday, June 14
FREE day to participate in your optional high adventure activity. Or explore the town and lakes by renting a bike or quad runner. Afterwards, meet everyone back by the pool or at the lobby bar and share your experience.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 17: Wednesday, June 15
Board a very scenic morning train to Luzern, Switzerland and on to Munich.
Stroll the pedestrian street and view Karlsplatz, Marienplatz, Glockenspiel, Old Town Hall, New Town Hall, Viktualien Market, Fraunkirche, English Garden and Chinese Turim, a Beer Garden that seats 5,000 people,
Tonight party at the World Famous Hofbrauhaus.
Munich Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat buffet breakfast is included)
Day 18: Thursday, June 16
FREE day in Munich or take an optional day trip to Dachau or Salzburg or both with optional bike ride, weather permitting. Salzburg, Austria: Mirabell Garden, Dwarf Garden, Mozart Birthplace, Mozart Square, Dom Cathedral, Residenz, Fortress FREE evening to explore beer gardens & meet the locals in Salzburg. Or stay in Munich and visit Munich's Nightclubs. Kunstpark OST which is just a short walk from Ostbahnhof train station is, literally, a theme park for adults. Complete with neon lights and bars and clubs to suit everybody, it has to be seen to be believed. Even if it is just to walk around it for an hour or so, no trip to the Bavarian capital is complete without going out to it.
Munich Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat buffet breakfast is included)
Day 19: Friday, June 17
If you didn’t make it to Salzburg or Dachau yesterday, take them in today or take a train to Garmisch in the German Alps or just stay in Munich and go shopping or join a bike tour.
(You can also exchange this night in Munich for an extra night in Amsterdam. Must be prebooked prior to your final payment. Call BUZZ for details.)
Munich Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat buffet breakfast is included)
Day 20: Saturday, June 18
We will take a morning train to Amsterdam.
Tonight we will walk down the popular shopping streets & canals on our way to Anne Frank’s House. You will have time for an optional visit. Next we will show you a few Dutch treats in a local supermarket that will make great gifts for friends and relatives back home. BUZZ will continue on with a late-night tour of the famous red light district.
Amsterdam Hostel (cafeteria style dinner is included) or Hotel
Day 21: Sunday, June 19
FREE day to make optional visits to the Van Gogh, Rijks Museums or Heineken Brewery. Take in a bike ride or spend the day exploring the side streets and canals while shopping for the last minute gifts and souvenirs. Tonight join the group and new friends for a night out in Amsterdam and Party All Night!
Amsterdam Hostel (continental breakfast and cafeteria style dinner is included) or Hotel
Day 22: Monday, June 20
Morning train to Amsterdam’s airport to catch your flight to London and connect to Los Angeles or your home airport.
NOTE: You can plan a trip extension in advance to more great cities in Europe.
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Tour # 1 BUZZ'S LOW PRICE INCLUDES:
- Air Package includes Round Trip Airfare from LAX to London Heathrow. (taxes, fuel surcharges and security fees are extra).
- Air Package includes One-way airfare from Amsterdam to London Heathrow, inc. all taxes and security fees!
- 15-Day Unlimited Global Eurail Train Pass*!
*2nd. Class for those under age 25 on June 4, 2011. Age 26 & older, add $250.00 - 22 – Nights. 1 night each way on the plane,
20 nights lodging in Hotels, and rented rooms and 1 Dutch hostel in the best locations.
Note: Your lodging is located in the center of the city surrounded by markets & nightlife. - Eurostar “High-Speed” Chunnel Train” under the English Channel to Paris.
- Train Seat Reservations on select “HIGH-SPEED” trains!
- FREE Breakfast on mornings noted in the final itinerary!
- FREE Airport transfer from London Heathrow to hotel with the group.
- FREE Tube/Underground/Subway pass in London.
- FREE Orientation Walking Tours in each city!
- FREE Subway/Metro transfers when you participate
in group activities in Amsterdam, Paris, Munich & Rome! - FREE Bus Ticket to Leaning Tower of Pisa!
- FREE Bus Ticket to Dachau Memorial Camp!
- FREE Luggage Storage in Pisa & Lucerne!
- FREE Photo Page of your fellow travelers!
- FREE Pre-Trip Meeting with fellow travelers!
- FREE Packing Clinic with Clothing Checklist!
- FREE Trip Notebook with Trip Checklist!
- FREE Helpful Trip Tidbits & Web Site List!
- FREE Language Tips & Maps for each City!
- FREE Advise on picture taking, restaurants & bars!
- FREE services of BUZZ as your friendly Tour Guide!
- 2 FREE dinners at your lodging in Amsterdam.
- Discounted bike tour in Salzburg, Austria.
- Special treats from BUZZ along the way!
(Note- You will have the opportunity to view or visit over 150 world famous sites, monuments, landmarks, parks, points of interest, etc. Most are FREE of charge!)
BUZZ’S FAQ’s = Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have FREE TIME or do we have to stay with the group 24/7?
Unlike the typical bus tour of Europe, BUZZ’s hotels are located directly in the center of the city, you have the freedom to come and go as you like. You can stop in for a midday power nap or shower before hitting the nightclubs. There are NO curfews & NO Lockouts!
We understand that each person has a different personality with likes and dislikes so we run activities and explore each city every day from 8am to midnight or later so you can get the most out of your vacation.
It is your freedom of choice to join us or you can visit your personal “MUST SEE” site or museum that you are interested in. If you don’t want to go to a nightclub or disco, ask BUZZ and he will offer many options and may even take you on a night tour of the city.
Can I go by myself or do I need a roommate?
Don’t let lazy, flaky or unmotivated friends prevent you from Your Adventure of a Lifetime! Meet new friends from all over the world! On the past 14 summer tours, over 20% of the participants were solo travelers. Get to know everyone on the tour!
How many people go on each tour?
We run every tour with a minimum of 8 persons up to a maximum of 75 persons per tour!
On the larger tours, extra tour escorts are added so you the client can break down in smaller groups and explore different museums and different parts of the city based on your interests.
When do I sign up?
SIGN UP NOW! The tours have SOLD-OUT for the past 14 years! Mail your deposit TODAY to guarantee your spot on the tour! Balance is due by March 26, 2011.
How do I sign up?
Print out and complete the application and emergency form below and mail today with a initial payment of $200.00 If you pick the air inclusive air package, please be sure to mail us a total of $1,300.00 by January 1, 2011 so we can purchase your air ticket and you can fly with your friends and the group. (See air information below).
How much extra spending money do we need to bring?
That all depends on your eating, drinking and shopping habits! Over the past 14 years, my clients have spent from $600.00 - $1,500.00 The overall average has been around $950.00 Your spending money is for lunch, dinner, optional tours or museums, alcohol, shopping, phone calls, items of personal nature, etc., etc. If you budget yourself on meals by buying food and bottled water at markets and having many picnics, you can splurge in other areas!
Who is our Tour Guide?
David Bussing A.K.A. BUZZ & Proud Owner. BUZZ has traveled in Europe over 30 months in the past 14 years. He has visited over 17 countries and taken over 1,250 train rides throughout Western and Eastern Europe and Great Britain. BUZZ will show you the famous sites, cheap eats, hot spots, nightclubs and help you avoid the tourist traps, pick-pockets & con artists.
Why should I sign up with BUZZ’S instead of one of the bus tours offered by my school or travel agent.
BUZZ’S is a unique combination of doing Europe by yourself and by going on a packaged charter bus tour.
Warning: On most Charter Bus tours, (BUZZ’S travels by TRAIN!), you view many sites from ONLY the bus windows. You also checkout of many hotels by 6:30 a.m. to board a cramped bus and travel ALL DAY to the next city. Trains are twice as fast = BUZZ gives you more time in each city!.
These bus tours do NOT include taxes or tips to the driver and guides! Read the small print, your lodging maybe located up to one hour from the city center!
The big difference is;
- BUZZ’S groups are smaller and more personal service is provided.
- BUZZ personally prepares you for the tour from passport applications to pre-trip meetings. Discounts on travel luggage, and a FREE packing clinic.
- BUZZ provides you with FREE trip checklists based on the experience of our past male and female clients. You can contact past clients to get their honest opinions and clothing recommendations.
- BUZZ’S gives you an ADVENTURE TOUR through Europe by the TRAINS instead of a crowded charter bus. Travel like a local with all the locals!
- Every detail is covered and you can always call BUZZ with any questions.
- BUZZ’S gives you plenty of FREE TIME and flexibility, if you need it!
- BUZZ’S books a variety of very nice hotels and rented rooms that are located in the CENTER of the cities close to restaurants and all the tourist sites. Note: Most BUS tour packages stay up to 40 minutes outside the city for cheaper hotel rates.
- With BUZZ’S you get to enjoy the culture and nightlife of the city at all hours and it’s just outside your door! You can go for an early morning walk/jog or view the illuminated monuments at night on your own leisure time.
- Experience: BUZZ’S teaches you the ropes of traveling Europe. If you are interested, BUZZ will show you how to get the most of your travel days from subways and trains to museums and monuments. On many days you can break off from the group and explore the cities on your own, go shopping or just relax in a park or at the beach.
- Up Close and Personal: BUZZ’S allows you to see everything in person, up close and personal. You get to touch and smell the sights and scents of Europe. You can go for early morning or late night walks and view the sites without the crowds or under the lights at night.
- Train Travel: BUZZ’S travels through Europe by train for more flexibility with frequent departures between the cities and they are NOT as claustrophobic as the tour buses. Travel to the next city in half the time it takes by bus = more time in each city! Trains also give you more room to move around. Visit the dining cars, meet new friends exploring the entire train. Trains also provide you with more chances to meet and talk with the locals and other travelers.
Can we extend our tour and go on our own?
YES! Let BUZZ teach you skills needed to travel on your own and take off and explore the world! Many past clients have traveled to Spain and Greece. Call BUZZ for details and prices. Note: Some clients in the past have left our group in Italy to visit Spain and join back up with us in Amsterdam.
Do you have any shorter tours?
Yes. You can start and end at any of the cities we visit.
BUZZ can help you design a tour for 7, 14 or 22 days. CALL BUZZ TODAY! 818-707-6907
Why aren’t all the meals provided and included in the tour price?
Group meals in Europe SUCK! You must plan your day around your meals and you must eat at a specified time and at a specified restaurant. Experience has taught us that everyone has individual tastes, appetite & varying amounts of consumption. BUZZ and past clients prefer the flexibility in when, where, what and how much in regard to meals. You can picnic in the parks, eat at a sidewalk cafe, or compare the taste of a McDonald’s hamburger in Europe. It’s your choice! BUZZ will be happy to show you his favorite restaurants, cafes and small markets!
How much does food cost in Europe?
Food costs about the same in Europe as it does in the USA, but the current exchange will increase your total costs a bit. If you shop in the local supermarkets you can save a bunch of money. Hit the local market the night before or first thing in the morning and buy water, snacks and fruit to eat during the day. This will prevent you from having to buy overpriced food next to the tourist sites and inside museum cafeterias.
You can find 1.5 liter bottle of water for as low as .13 - .25 Euro cents. (.20 - .38cents USD)
You can drink the tap water in each city. No one has ever been sick from drinking the water.
Local supermarkets offer cheap bread, pasta dishes, fresh fruit and pre-mixed salads just like in the U.S.
Fish & Chips at a local London Pub will cost you about 4.00GBP ($6.40USD)
Munich’s main train station features a large food court and sandwiches start at 1.50 Euros ($2.25 USD)
Gyros and Kebabs are very popular in Europe and the shops are open late.
Chain restaurants like McDonalds and Subway are now offering low priced menus like in the U.S.
How do I get a passport?
Stop by Costco photo department or a Kinko’s and get 2 passport photos.
Stop by your local post office and ask them for a passport application and where the nearest Passport Processing Center is located near your home. Do it now, it takes up to six weeks!
Do I need any travel visas?
If you are a LEGAL U.S. citizen, you do NOT need any visas to the countries we are going to visit. If you have citizenship from another country or you only have a green card, you must check with your Embassy or Consulate and the U.S. Government. DO IT NOW!
What type of luggage do we need?
Small suitcases with wheels are now very popular and most of you already have one at home. You must be able to carry them up many stairs. Don’t worry you only carry your luggage when transferring to and from the train station and your lodging. A backpack, just like what you use at school is perfect when you are exploring the sites of the city. Load it up with your water bottle, camera, snacks, and go see the world!
We will give you maximum luggage sizes and suggestions at the pre-trip meeting in May or by mail.
What have been the most popular sites, activities & museums on past tours and what are the optional admission fees?
Most historic sites and churches are FREE to view or enter. Prices are from 2010 and subject to change.
Eiffel Tower via elevators to the top floor: Adults: 13.00 Euros / Youth: age 12 – 24 is 9.90 Euros
Hike up the stairs to the second level: Adults: 4.50 Euros / Youth: age 12 – 24 is 3.50 Euros
Gondola Ride in Venice with 5 persons is approx. 18.00 Euros per person.
Rome Colosseum & Roman Forum 12.00 Euros
Art Museums: These are just a few of the most popular museums.
Paris –Musee du Louvre – FREE if under age 26 on Friday nights from 6pm – 10pm.
All day is 9.00 Euros. From 6:00pm – 9:45pm on Wednesday is only 6.00 Euros.
Rome - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel (Adult:14.00 / Student: 8.00*Euros (*valid student I.D required)
Florence -The Accademia (Michelangelo's David) Adult: 6.50*Euros
There are over a hundred museums throughout the cities we visit. If you have a “Must See”, call BUZZ today for more information and prices at 818-707-6907 or e-mail at buzzs@att.net
Optional Outdoor Activities & Adventure Sports:
Cinque Terre National Park - Trail Pass - Adult 5.00 Euros. Students 3.00 Euros
Day hike to Murren, Switzerland using Trains, Bus & Cable Cars – 35.00CHF
Optional High Adventure Sports in Switzerland:
Tandem Paragliding – 110.00 – 160.00 CHF
Tandem Hang Gliding – 225.00 CHF
Canyoning – 159.00 – 185.00 CHF
Bungee Jumping – 185.00 CHF
Tandem Sky Dive out of a helicopter at 14,000 ft. – 430.00 CHF / personal DVD 150.00 CHF
Munich, Germany
Mile’s 4-hour bike tour – 18.00 Euros
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Anne Frank’s House - 8.50 Euros
Van Gogh Museum – 12.00 Euros
Heiniken Brewery – 15.00 Euros
Tour Pricing:
Tour # 1
Call BUZZ for air info.
On September, 10, 2010 We found airfare for Los Angeles to London Heathrow for
ONLY $719.00 including all taxes. Subject to change at any time. CALL BUZZ TODAY!
Tour # 1 Land Only Option
22 Days / 20 Nights Only $2,695.00
Start in London on May 31, 2011 and depart from Amsterdam on June 20, 2011
CALL BUZZ FOR PRICES at 818-707-6907
Or e-mail buzzs@att.net
Airfare:
Over the past 15 years, we have allowed flexibility regarding the purchase of the air flight.
We want to help you save money!
You may fly out of your city and meet us in London or another city.
Clients and Parents in the past wanted freedom to do one of the following;
# 1 Use their airline mileage/points earned on their credit cards.
# 2 Use their frequent flyer points.
# 3 Book their own flights with their personal travel agent.
# 4 Book their own flights so the traveler can extend their tour or to visit relatives.
# 5 Book their own flights so the traveler can meet their family on their summer vacation.
# 6 Have BUZZ’S find a deal and book the ticket with other travelers.
On September 10, 2010 We found airfare for Los Angeles to London Heathrow for
ONLY $719.00 including all taxes on Virgin Atlantic. NON-STOP FLIGHTS!
Airfare prices & schedules can change daily!
Call BUZZ today and let him help you
plan your flights and save you money!
818-707-6907
SIGN UP TODAY!
Your application and medical form along with an initial payment of $200.00 is due today.
Final payment is due by March 25, 2011
$75.00 late fee is due on any payments received after March 25, 2011
Cancelation Policy:
We can only take 30 -75 students on this tour. If you cancel on us, in most cases we cannot resale your spot and the space goes empty. By signing BUZZ’S Terms and Conditions and mailing in your first payment of $200.00 you agree to the following cancellation policy.
Cancellations must be made in writing and delivered by mail via U.S. Post Office.
BUZZ’S ADVENTURE TOURS P.O. BOX 1120 Agoura Hills, CA. 91376
Money pre-paid to BUZZ’S for airline tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
The airline tickets we purchase on your behalf are NON-REFUNDABLE!
All cancellations received prior to January 1, 2011 – Full refund less a $25.00 processing fee.
All cancellations received between January 1 - 31, 2011 = Refund less a $200.00 fee.
All cancellations received between February 1 - 28, 2011 = Refund less a $300.00 fee.
All cancellations received between March 1 - 25, 2011 = Refund less a $400.00 fee.
All cancellations received after March 25, 2011 = NO Refund. We will be fare and try to refund any money that has not been used for pre-payment on lodging, rail passes and advanced reservations on your behalf less a $400.00 fee for any cancellations received.
Call BUZZ and BOOK TODAY! 818-707-6907
