Tour # 3
BUZZ’S Ultimate European Adventure!
July 6 - July 26, 2010
Start in London and end in Amsterdam
from $2,995.00 (land Only)


9 countries / 21+ cities

London, England; Paris, France
(Includes; Eurostar’s High-Speed train from London to Paris in 2hrs.20mins.)
Paris, France
Beaches in Nice & Ville France (French Riveria);
Monaco & Monte Carlo;
Cinque Terre (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore),
Florence, Venice & Rome, Italy, Vatican City,
Interlaken, Switzerland
Munich & Dachau, Germany;
Salzburg, Austria;
Amsterdam, Netherlands


Travel Europe by Train

We book Private Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Rented Rooms & only 1 very nice youth hostel in Amsterdam.
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.

Day 1:  Tuesday, July 6
Depart from LAX or your local airport. Meet new friends on your flight to England!

Day 2:  Wednesday, July 7
Arrive London before 10am and BUZZ will escort you to the hotel.
Join BUZZ on an orientation walk and view Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Thames River, London Eye, Horse Grounds, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and more!
Tonight experience a London Pub or Disco or a night walk of the city lights.
London Hotel

Day 3:  Thursday, July 8
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 for more 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.
London Hotel (full English breakfast is included)

Day 4:   Friday, July 9
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 2hrs. 20mins.  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 Siene. Next, stroll along the river and stop inside the Louvre Art Museum for an optional visit which is open till 10:00pm.
Paris Hotel

Day 5:   Saturday, July 10
Today we visit Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, place de la Concorde, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge and much more!  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.
Paris Hotel

Day 6:   Sunday, July 11
Board a morning train and head on down for some beach time in the French Riviera!
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 7:   Monday, July 12
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 8:   Tuesday, July 13
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 & rented rooms.

Day 9:   Wednesday, July 14
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 del Amoire and enjoy flood-lit views of the waves below.
Cinque Terre Hotel & rented rooms.

Day 10:   Thursday, July 15
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

Day 11:   Friday, July 16
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 late train back to Florence..
Florence Hotel  (continental breakfast is included)

Day 12:   Saturday, July 17
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 13:   Sunday, July 18
Morning train to the amazing Swiss Alps!
Switzerland is rated the # 1 location over the past 14 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 2 local discos.
Interlaken Hotel

Day 14:   Monday, July 19
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 (continental breakfast is included)

Day 15:   Tuesday, July 20
FREE day for adventure sports, a day hike in the Alps, shopping, bike riding or hang out by the hotel pool.
Interlaken Hotel (continental breakfast is included)

Day 16:   Wednesday, July 21
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 (continental breakfast is included)

Day 17:   Thursday, July 22
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.
Munich Hotel (continental breakfast is included)

Day 18:   Friday, July 23
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 (continental breakfast is included)

Day 19:   Saturday, July 24
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 one 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 20:   Sunday, July 25
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 21:   Monday, July 26
Board your flight for home or extend your stay.

 

BUZZ'S LOW PRICE INCLUDES

  1. Round Trip Airfare = $4,295.00 Air Package includes LAX to London Heathrow, inc. all taxes and security fees!
  2. One-way airfare from Amsterdam to London Heathrow, inc. all taxes and security fees!
  3. 15-Day Unlimited Global Rail Pass!
    (2nd. Class) under age 25. Age 26 & older, add $250.00
  4. 21 – Nights. 2 nights on the plane,
    19 nights lodging in Hotels, Pensions and rented rooms in the best locations.
    Note: Your lodging is located in the center of the city surrounded by markets & nightlife.
    Hotels in the hot and humid cities of Nice and Florence feature air conditioning!
  5. Eurostar “Chunnel Train” under the English Channel to Paris.
  6. Train Seat Reservations on select trains!
  7. FREE Breakfast on mornings noted in the final itinerary!
  8. FREE Airport transfer from London Heathrow to hotel with the group.
  9. FREE Tube/Underground/Subway pass in London.
  10. FREE Orientation Walking Tours in each city!
  11. FREE Subway/Metro transfers when you participate
    in group activities in Amsterdam, Paris, Munich & Rome!
  12. FREE Bus Ticket to Leaning Tower of Pisa!
  13. FREE Bus Ticket to Dachau Memorial Camp!
  14. FREE Luggage Storage in Pisa & Lucerne!
  15. FREE Photo Page of your fellow travelers!
  16. FREE Pre-Trip Meeting with fellow travelers!
  17. FREE Packing Clinic with Clothing Checklist!
  18. FREE Trip Notebook with Trip Checklist!
  19. FREE Helpful Trip Tidbits & Web Site List!
  20. FREE Language Tips & Maps for each City!
  21. FREE Advise on picture taking, restaurants & bars!
  22. FREE services of BUZZ as your friendly Tour Guide!
  23. 2 FREE dinners at your lodging in Amsterdam.
  24. Discounted bike tour in Salzburg, Austria.
  25. 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 13 summer tours, over 20% of the participants were solo travelers. Call BUZZ for a reference. You can pick a new roommate at every lodging property that we stay at. Get to know everyone on the tour!

How many people go on each tour?
Maximum of 55 persons per tour!

When do I sign up?
NOW! The tours have SOLD-OUT for the past 13 years! Mail your deposit TODAY to guarantee your spot on the tour! Balance is due by March 26, 2010.

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 package, please be sure to mail us a total of $1,300.00 by January 1, 2010 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 13 years, my clients have spent from $600.00 - $1,000.00 The overall average has been around $800.00    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 28 months in 13 years. He has visited over 17 countries and taken over 1,150 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 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. These bus tours do NOT taxes or tips to the 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 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. Very romantic, especially in Paris, the City of Love!
  • 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. 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 converse 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.

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 costs in Europe?
Food costs about the same in Europe as it does in the USA, but the current exchange will increase your total costs.
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 in the past
and how much are the optional admission fees?
Most historic sites and churches are FREE to view or enter.  Prices are from 2009 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 the most popular, but there are so many more places to see and explore!
Paris –Musee du Louvre - 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

Tour Pricing:

Land Only Package: $2,995.00
Airfare & airport transfer are NOT included.  Purchase your own airfare and meet the group in London.

Air inclusive Package: $4,295.00
Includes round trip air in coach class.
Depart from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Depart from Amsterdam airport to London and change planes to Los Angeles on Monday, July 26, 2010

Your application and medical form along with an initial payment of $200.00 is due today.
An additional payment of $1,100.00 for a total of $1.300.00 is due by January 1, 2010 so that we may purchase your airfare with the group.
Final payment is due by March 26, 2010
$75.00 late fee is due on any payments received after March 26, 2010

Cancelation Policy:
We can only take a maximum of 55 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, 2010 – Full refund less a $25.00 processing fee.
All cancellations received between January 1 - 31, 2010 = Refund less a $200.00 fee.
All cancellations received between February 1 - 28, 2010 = Refund less a $300.00 fee.
All cancellations received between March 1 - 31, 2010 = Refund less a $400.00 fee.
All cancellations received after April 1, 2010 = 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 prior to June 1, 2010. 



or Call BUZZ at 818-707-6907