Join Rod Underwood on WORLD TOUR 2023 To

Join Rod Underwood on WORLD TOUR 2023 to:

Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London, Edinburgh, Belfast & Dublin

March 29—April 16, 2023

Daily Itinerary (subject to change):

Day 1: March 29, Amsterdam Arrive Amsterdam. After proceeding through arrival 20 - Day Tour Includes: formalities transfer to your hotel. Time permitting , absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely sightseeing cruise. Drift by top Amsterdam attractions such  (19) Nights Accommodations in as the Anne Frank House and City Hall, and drink in the gabled townhouses, bridges good 3* & 4* hotels. and leafy canal sides from the peaceful vantage point of the water. (D) We’ll try to  visit the work of Manuelle Gautrand in the Hyde Park District. (2016 European Luxury Motor Coach transporta- Prize for Architecture. Very colorful and innovative housing. Nemo Science Museum tion where mentioned. just down the street from the Train station and Arcam right next door.  Leadership of: Day 2: March 30, Amsterdam Professor Rod Underwood See Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken on a full-day windmill tour departing  Breakfast Daily from Amsterdam. Visit a cheese factory to sample local dairy products, admire a clas- sic line-up of authentic windmills, and watch a shoemaker fashion wooden clogs using  1 Lunch traditional methods. (L) Visit the site of Floriade 2022 if possible. Day 3: March 31, Amsterdam/Brussels  9 Dinners Depart Amsterdam by coach for Brussels. Upon arrival discover the legendary landmarks and  Sightseeing per Itinerary impressive monuments of Brussels. Marvel at the medieval majesty of the Market Square; gaze  Brussels to Paris by train at the remarkable façade of City Hall. Overnight Brussels. (D)Likely see the Atomium, it’s al- most required, but the beauty is the Grand-Place Main square and art nouveau facades.  R/T RER train tickets Paris/Versailles Day 4: April 1, Brugge & Gent  Eurostar train ticket Paris to London Discover top attractions including Minnewater, Saint Bavo Cathedral, and Walplein Square,  Ferry from Cairn Ryan to Belfast and gain insight into the history and heritage of two of Belgium’s most beautiful and ancient cities. Return to Brussels for overnight. Brugge was not severely damaged during WW2 and  Gratuities included. that is part of its attraction. Brugge is known for LACE. If you have any interest in wine bottle skirts, table cloths, lace in any form, there are significant shops for that engagement. Gent is a bit different from Brugges, see the Stadshal, a contemporary addition. One of the richest port cities in Europe during the middle ages, slowly disappeared from importance. Mostly an historic experience with the exception of the Stadshal. Day 5: April 2, Brussels/Paris Depart Brussels by rail for Paris. Meeting at the station, board your waiting coach and begin an afternoon tour of Paris. Paris is the capital of France and famous for buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and the Pompidou Centre. Although the scale of the city center mostly retains its historic density and height there are a number of major contemporary buildings in the city. The cluster at La Défense – the Parisian business district – includes many late 20th century towers. (D) Day 6: April 3, Paris $4,639 P/P Dbl. Occ. Morning tour to Versailles by RER train with guide. Immerse yourself in the opulence and Single Supplement $1,557 drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV—the Sun King—who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with1 luxuries fit for the (Subject to confirmation of services and French monarchy. Remainder of the afternoon free for independent exploring. The grounds of Pending Air Confirmations) Versailles are amazing, be sure to walk to the “hideaway”, Petit Trianon, of Marie Antoinette DOES NOT INCLUDED INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE TO Not much to see in the town of Versailles just the local hangout for the “Hunting Lodge” of Amsterdam and return from Dublin Versailles Return to Paris by train.

Day 7: April 4, Paris Full free day to explore on own with your group leader. OMG there is so much to see and only one lifetime to see it. The Champs Ely- see starting at the Place de la Concord, and to the Arch de Triomphe and looking onward to La Defense. La Defense is worth a metro ride. Louvre, Sacre-Coeur, Notre Dame, another metro ride to Parc des Princes a grass covered pyramid, and to Parc de la Villette- Bernard Tschumi is worth a significant visit. A day trip to Poissy to see Villa Savoye. and, and, and, and, and….. Day 8: April 5, Paris Full free day to explore on own with your group leader. Continue previous day… Eiffel Tower, Branly Museum, Pompidou Center, Tuileries, Luxembourg Gardens, Trocadero Gardens—across from the Eiffel Tower, and, and, and, ….. Day 9: April 6, Paris/London Transfer to the rail station. Depart Paris on the Chunnel train to London. Arrive St. Pancras Station. Meeting upon arrival by coach with a local guide and begin touring London. Enjoy an architect-led walking tour of recently completed buildings across London. (D)

Day 10: April 7, London Full free day to explore on own with your group leader. Another OMG, What to see, Obviously Parliament, the Tate Gallery, Tower of London, London Bridge, the Eye, Leadenhall Market, Docklands, Pickel, Lloyds of London, London Registry, National Theater, Trafal- gar, Greenwich, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, the Globe, Abbey Road Crossing, Oxford Street, Speakers Corner, and, and, and…... Day 11: April 8, London Full day Stonehenge and Bath tour from London with English speaking guide. Including entrances to Stonehenge and entry to Roman Baths, Roman Baths are a well-preserved thermae in the city of Bath. Must visit the Puleney Bridge, the other occupied bridge—Ponte Vecchio being the most famous. Have a scone at the little café at the end of the bridge. The Royal Crescent, lots to see in this little tiny place. Day 12: April 9, London Full independent day to explore London on your own. Day 13: April 10, London/Edinburgh Depart London for York. Discover a Roman fortress and ruined abbey within a Victorian botanic garden. Wander through the Shambles - the original Diagon Alley. Find out how the Minster grew to become the country's largest gothic cathedral. Continue afterwards to Edinburgh. (D) York Minster Cathedral, walk the York Wall and the medieval streets. Lots of great pubs to have some shepherds pie or steak and kidney pie. We are getting close to Haggis country, get prepared. Day 14: April 11, Edinburgh Morning tour of Edinburgh. Your guide, has an extensive knowledge of Edinburgh's history and architecture and the many famous peo- ple that the city has produced over the centuries. Afternoon free to explore on your own. Hasgis time, you must try it. Walk the royal mile to the Castle and even go to the top of the Edinburgh mountain, a “roche mountaine” a mountain that has been cut away by glaciers on the North side and is shear on the side away from the glacier., as was the Royal Mile. Go to the Edinburgh Parliament building. It alone is worth the visit. Day 15: April 12, Edinburgh/Cairn Ryan/Belfast Depart Edinburgh by coach in the morning to Cairn Ryan. Stop at Stirling and Loch Lomond along the way. Arrive Cairn Ryan and board the ferry to Belfast. Meeting upon arrival and transfer to hotel. (D) Keep your eyes open for the Loch Ness lady, she often drops by. Day 16: April 13, Belfast Morning sightseeing of Belfast. Tour Belfast city with a guide and uncover its heritage, culture, and history. See the stunning hexagonal basalt rocks of the Giant's Causeway. Overnight Belfast. We will certainly visit the Titanic Museum, on the construction site of the Ti- tanic. It is a memorable experience both as a piece of architecture, a metaphor maybe???, but the exhibits are terrific. Also see the wall between the Catholics and Protestants that rivaled the Berlin Wall. Families lived a block apart and never saw one another. The eyes of the murals are stunning.

Day 17: April 14, Belfast/Dublin Depart Belfast this morning for Dublin. Meeting upon arrival by a local guide. Explore such famous sights as River Liffey bridge, Guin- ness Brewery, Christchurch Cathedral, Custom House and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. (D) Day 18: April 15, Dublin Full free day to explore on own with your group leader. Guinness Brewery Tour and tasting session?? Day 19: April 16, Dublin Full free day to explore on own with your group leader. Long Room Library, New Dublin Branch Library Tonight enjoy a Festive Farewell Dinner. (D) Day 20: April 17, Depart At the appropriate time a transfer will be provided to the airport. Depart Dublin—Welcome Home!

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