Tour #3BUZZ'S Ultimate European Adventure!
9 countries / 21+ cities
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We book Private Hotels, Bed & Breakfast Rooms and 1 Hostel 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.
You cannot beat the hotel locations!
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Day 1: Tuesday, July 10
Depart from LAX or your local airport. Meet new friends on your flight to England!
Day 2: Wednesday, July 11
Arrive London before 10am and BUZZ will escort you to the hotel via the Underground/Tube/Subway.
Join BUZZ 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 a London Pub or Disco or a night walk of the city lights.
London Hotel
Day 3: Thursday, July 12
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 will continue on and show you historic sites like Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Your afternoon is free to explore more museums, historical sites or go shopping at Harrods or in Soho. Tonight, dance away your last night in London or explore more of London.
London Hotel
Day 4: Friday, July 13
Catch a famous London cab to St. Pancras train station and board your train to France. Yes, you will travel by train under the English Channel on the Eurostar “High Speed” Chunnel train from London to Paris in only 2hrs. & 20mins. with speeds up to 186mph.
After check-in, we will take the Metro to Notre Dame and venture across the street and you can purchase a delicious Gyro and watch the cruise boats travel up and down the River Seine. Next, stroll along the river and stop inside the Louvre Art Museum for an optional visit which is open till 10:00pm. Stop by local fire stations where they sponsor parties/dances for Bastille Day. Firework display at the Eiffel Tower near midnight!
Paris Hotel
Day 5: Saturday, July 14
Today is Bastille Day! (Symbolic kickoff date of the French Revolution) Join in the festivities and celebrations all over the city. Watch the grand military parade on Champs-Elysees, watch concerts or explore festivals and more! You can also skip the crowds and visit more sites, monuments and museums!
Paris Hotel
Day 6: Sunday, July 15
Today we visit Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, place de la Concorde, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge and much more! You can also take an optional trip to Versailles. We will plan your day so you can hit the local pedestrian-street and markets to purchase a baguette, smelly cheese, salad and fruit for our group 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 & sunset.
Paris Hotel
Day 7: Monday, July 16
Board a morning train and head on down for some beach time in the French Riviera and relax!
Hit the beach and rest up for tonight, Dance on tables in front of a LIVE BAND at BUZZ’S favorite beach bar.
Nice Hotel
Day 8: Tuesday, July 17
Take a morning train and explore Monaco and Monte Carlo.
On the way back to Nice, stop off at a beautiful bay with emerald waters for more beach time!
Tonight, explore the many outdoor restaurant choices and stroll the promenade or dance in a local disco!
Nice Hotel
Day 9: Wednesday, July 18
Catch a morning train to the enchanting Cinque Terre in Italy. After checking in, go swimming and cliff jumping in the Italian Riviera. Try out one of the amazing restaurants for a true Italian meal! Tonight sit back with a Gelato and enjoy the sunset with ocean views.
Cinque Terre hotel, apartments & rented rooms.
Day 10: Thursday, July 19
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 Monterosso and work on that summer tan. After dinner, get 2 scoops of your favorite flavor of gelato and stroll the Via dell Amore and enjoy flood-lit views of the waves below.
Cinque Terre hotel, apartments & rented rooms.
Day 11: Friday, July 20
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 next to 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
Day 12: Saturday, July 21
Optional day trip to Venice on Eurostar’s “High Speed” train. Explore the hundreds of canals, small alley ways and bridges throughout the island. We will see the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica and Square (Piazza San Marco), Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace and more before you take the train back to Florence. Take a power nap and hit the popular discos that were visited by the Jersey Shore crew in 2011.
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 13: Sunday, July 22
A FULL FREE DAY to sleep in, explore Florence, go shopping or take a side trip to the hilltop town of Siena.
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 14: Monday, July 23
Day trip to Rome on Eurostar’s “High Speed” train in only 1 hour & 40 minutes.
We will use the Metro 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 have time for an optional visit to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel. Student I.D required for a discount).
Florence Hotel (continental breakfast is included)
Day 15: Tuesday, July 24
Morning train to the amazing Swiss Alps!
Switzerland is rated the # 1 location over the past 16 years by BUZZ’s past clients!
We board a morning train through the Alps to the "Adventure Capitol of the World" in Interlaken, Switzerland. Sign up for a hair-raising adventure; 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 a local hostel and disco.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 16: Wednesday, July 25
FREE day for adventure sports, a day hike in the Alps, shopping or bike riding. Meet everyone back at the hotel pool to share your amazing stories.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 17: Thursday, July 26
FREE day for adventure sports, go exploring, shopping, bike riding or join BUZZ for an optional amazing day trip 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 and take pictures with the Swiss cows and the million dollar views of the Jungfrau mountain range. Meet everyone back at the hotel pool to share your stories.
Interlaken Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat continental breakfast is included)
Day 18: Friday, July 27
Morning Train to Munich, Germany. After check-in, we walk down the pedestrian zone and view the Marienplatz, Karlsplatz, Rathaus, Viktuelienmarkt, Glockenspiel & visit the world famous Hofbrauhaus.
Munich Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat buffet breakfast is included)
Day 19: Saturday, July 28
Morning visit to Dachau Concentration Memorial Camp and watch the free 20 minute film in English.
FREE afternoon and evening to explore, shop, bike ride, watch the river surfers as you walk through English Garden and stop in at the 5,000+ seat outdoor beer garden for a meal and a drink.
Tonight meet the locals at a Munich beer garden or nightclub.
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Take a day trip to Salzburg, Austria. Explore the quaint streets in old town and view Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart’s Birthplace, Mirabell Gardens, Drawf Garden, Residence Square and more!
Weather permitting, we can rent bikes and ride along the river out to the summer palace.
Munich Hotel (All-You-Can-Eat buffet breakfast is included)
Day 20: Sunday, July 29
Board a morning train through the German countryside on your way to the Netherlands. We are staying in the finest Dutch Hostel with over 400 people, café, bar and internet service and located 1/2 block from the Hard Rock Café and the lively shopping and nightlife area of Leidseplein.
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)
Day 21: Monday, July 30
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 on your last night in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Hostel (continental breakfast and cafeteria style dinner is included)
Day 22: Tuesday, July 31
Board your flight for home or extend your stay.
Tour # 3 BUZZ'S LOW PRICE INCLUDES:
Land Only package: $3,095.00 Air inclusive package: $4,495.00
Air inclusive package includes; (Only 50 Group air seats available)
- Round Trip Airfare = LAX to London Heathrow on July 10, 2012 taxes fuel surcharge and security fees are extra. Call BUZZ for details.
- Air Package includes One-way airfare from Amsterdam to London Heathrow on July 31, 2012 inc. all taxes and security fees!
- 15-Day Unlimited Global Eurail Train Pass*!
*2nd. Class for those under age 25 on July 15, 2012. Age 26 & older, add $250.00 - 22 – Nights. )2 nights are on the plane on overnight flights).
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 is included.
- 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 on July 11th.
- FREE Tube/Underground/Subway day-pass in London.
- FREE Orientation Walking Tours in each city!
- FREE Subway/Metro transfers when you participate
in group activities in Paris, Munich & Rome! - FREE Bus Ticket to Leaning Tower of Pisa!
- FREE Bus Ticket to Dachau Memorial Camp!
- 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.
(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?
It is up to you!
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! You cannot beat the hotel locations!
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 16 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 20 persons up to a maximum of 85 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? Call BUZZ now to check on availability! (818) 707-6907
SIGN UP NOW! The tours have SOLD-OUT for the past 16 years! Mail your deposit TODAY to guarantee your spot on the tour! Balance is due by March 26, 2012.
How do I sign up?
Print out and complete the application and emergency form below and mail today with an initial payment of $200.00 If you pick the air inclusive package, please be sure to mail us a total of $1,400.00 by February 1, 2012 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 16 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 32 months in the past 16 years. He has visited over 17 countries and taken over 1,350 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.
BUZZ’S stays in the CITY CENTER allowing you to walk and explore the city up close!
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 hidden fees, optional tours, taxes or tips to the driver and guides!
Read the small print, your bus tour lodging maybe located up to one hour from the city center!
Go with BUZZ and STAY IN THE CITY!
The big difference is;
- BUZZ personally prepares you for the tour from passport applications to pre-trip meetings. Information 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!
Call BUZZ for details and prices.
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?
1. Group meals in Europe are terrible and offer mainly low quality pizza and pasta, but you pay outrageously high prices for water, coke or a beer.
2. You must plan your ENTIRE day around the group dinner and you must eat at a specified time and at a specified restaurant.
3. The sun does not set till between 9:30 and 10:00 pm and you don’t want to be restricted if you are having an amazing visit to a museum or chatting with locals and fellow travelers.
Total freedom for dinner adds so much flexibility and opens up many opportunities to sample the local food!
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! Try out Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Escargot, Local Seafood, Pesto Pasta, Bratwurst and more!
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 or messenger bag, 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 2011 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. 15.00 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.
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 Trip to Swiss Villages of Murren and Gimmelwald & a hike in the Swiss Alps 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
Mike’s 4-hour bike tour – 18.00 Euros
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Anne Frank’s House - 8.50 Euros
Van Gogh Museum – 12.00 Euros
Heineken Brewery – 15.00 Euros
Tour # 3 – 2012 Pricing:
Land Only Package: $3,095.00 You purchase your own airfare and meet the group in London..
Airfare & airport transfer are NOT included.
Call BUZZ for times and dates to meet the group at London Heathrow.
Air and Land Package: $4,495.00 We have a limit of 50 group seats on British Airways!
Includes round trip air in coach class.
Depart from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Depart from Amsterdam airport to London and change planes to Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Your application and medical form along with an initial payment of $200.00 is due today.
An additional payment of $1,400.00 for a total of $1.600.00 is due by February 1, 2012so that we may purchase your airfare with the group. You can make payments each month.
Final payment is due by March 25, 2012 or be cancelled with no refund on money paid!
$75.00 late fee is due on any payments received after March 26, 2012
Cancelation Policy:
We can take a minimum of 20 students to a maximum of 85 students on each 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, 2012 – Full refund less a $25.00 processing fee.
All cancellations received between January 1 - 31, 2012 = Refund less a $200.00 fee.
All cancellations received between February 1 - 28, 2012 = Refund less a $300.00 fee.
All cancellations received between March 1 - 25, 2012 = Refund less a $400.00 fee.
All cancellations received after March 25, 2012 = 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
