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Prague 2 The Euro Loop
TakeinthealternativeatmosphereinBerlinwithitsrawhistoryandeclecticnightlife.Then
headovertoAmsterdamandsoakupthevibeofthecitywithmorecanalsthanVenice.
Lastly,beromancedinParis.Spendyourlastdaysonthetripwatchingthesunsetatthe
SacreCouer,partyingintheMoulinRougedistrict,andlosingyourbreathatthesiteofthe
EifelTowerglitteringaterdark.
What’s Included
• Allgroundtransportinluxurycoachtransport(withA/C,DVD,&bathroom)
• Accommodationwithyourfriendsattop
ratedhostels
• Breakfast
• PrivateNewEuropeWalkingToursinall
cities
• ExclusivediscountsonallotherNewEuropetours
• Exclusivediscountsonpubcrawls
• ExperienceBus2alpsTripLeaders
What to bring
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Passport
Pillow
Camera
Comfortableshoes
Weatherappropriateclothing
Extramoney
Currency
• Euro€
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
The trip departs Prague from Hlavni Nadrazi at 9:00*. The meeting point is the Bus
Departure point. Access this via Platform 1 outside the main entrance and the
FatnovaKavarna.Pleasemeetyourtripleader20minutespriortodeparture.Travel
toBerlinisbyprivateluxurycoachwithA/C,DVD,andtoilet.WeplayDVDsthrough
thedurationofthetrip.Estimatedtraveltimeis5hours**.Approximatearrivaltime
inBerlinis14:00*.Uponarrivalwewillcheckintoouraccommodation.Youwillhave
the aternoon free to check out Museum Island, get a view of the city from the
TV Tower, head to the East Side Gallery, or explore the city. Sunday night we will
organizeaPubCrawlwithNewEuropeat20:00forthoseinterestedincheckingout
theeclecticBerlinnightscene.IfyouchoosenottojointhePubCrawl,wewilldirect
toBerlin’samazingbarsandnightclubs.
Day 2
Saturday morning we wake up to the city that irst divided Europe and then
reunitedit:Berlin.Aterbreakfastwewilldepartat10:30*toseeBerlinwiththe
Sandeman’s New Berlin Walking Tour, one of the top walking tours in Europe!
Thetourlastsabout3hours.ThetourwilltakeustotheBrandenburgGate,the
remainsoftheBerlinWall,CheckpointCharlie,TheReichstag,JewishMuseum,
MitteTown,andMuseumsIsland.Ater,youarefreetoexplore,joinaspecialized
walkingorbiketour,orfollowyourtripleadertotheEastSideGalleryorPotsdamer
Platzforshopping.Therewillbeanoptional,organizedgroupdinnerat19:00.The
nightisfreeforyoutoexploresomeofBerlin’sbestlocalbarsandclubs.
Day 3
AterbreakfastwewillgrabourluggageanddepartforAmsterdamat10:00*.
Estimateddrivetimeis8hours**.WewillarriveinAmsterdamat18:00*andcheck
intoouraccommodation.Thenightisfreetoexplorethevariousbars,clubs,and
showsofAmsterdam.
Day 4
Monday morning we depart at 10:00* on the Sandeman’s New Amsterdam
WalkingTour.Thewalkingtourlastsaround3hoursandcoversmuchofthecity
includingtheRedLightDistrict,AnneFrankHouse,andthecanals.Thewalking
tour concludes near the Anne Franke House. Entry to the Anne Frank House is
optional. For those that choose to not enter the Anne Frank House, your trip
leader will show you to the Museumsplein where you can visit the Van Gogh
**Irelandis1hourbehindItalyandSpainTIme
*Alldeparture/arrivaltimesaresubjecttochangeduetoweatherandseasonalavailability.Youwillbeinformed24hoursprioraboutanychanges.
**Drivetimesareallestimatedandaresubjecttochangeduetoroadconditionsandtraic.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4
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Museum and Rijksmuseum, see the famous I AMSTERDAM sign or head for the
Heinekenexperience.LocatedoutsideoftheHeinekenMuseumisapancake
housebuiltinanoldcarouseltocureyourmunchies.Thenightisfreetoexplore
thevariousbars,clubs,andshowsofAmsterdam.
Day 5
Tuesday is a free day for you to explore Amsterdam. Amsterdam is rich with
museums,boastingthelargestvolumeinEurope.Bus2alpsrecommendsmaking
timetoseetheVanGoghMuseum,Rijksmuseum,AnneFrankHouse,andHeineken
Experience, if you have not already done so. There are also various bike and
canaltoursforaquickerwaytoseethecity.Thenightisfreetojoinapubcrawl
orexploreAmsterdam’sengagingandprovocativenightlife.
Day 6
Wednesday morning we depart Amsterdam at 9:00* for Paris. Estimated drive
timeis7hours**.WearriveinParis,Europe’smostromanticcity,atapproximately
16.00*andcheckintoouraccommodation.Theaternoonisfreetohangoutor
explore.Ifyouarelookingforagoodsunset,headupwithyourBus2alpsguideto
SacreCouerortotheEifelTower.WewillorganizeaPubCrawlwithNewEurope
thatmeetsatthehostelat20:00*.IfyouchoosetogotoSacreCouer,youcan
meetthePubCrawlattheBlancheMetrostopat20:45.Ifyouchoosetonotjoin
thePubCrawl,youcancheckoutoneofParis’numerousnightlifedistricts,grab
abottleofwineandbaguette,andwatchtheEifelTowerlightup,orrelaxatthe
hostel.
Day 7
Thursday morning we depart at 10:00* with the Sandeman’s New Paris Walking
Tour.Thetourlast3hoursandbringsustotheChampsElysee,ArcdeTriomphe,
NotreDame,Louvre,Museed’Orsay,Bastille,plusmuchmore.Thetourlast3hours.
Aterwards,yourtripleaderwillbringthoseinterestedtotheEifelTowerorArcde
Triomphe. You will have time in the aternoon to check out the Louvre, Musee
D’Orsay,hangoutattheEifelTower.Thursdaynightwewillsetupanoptional
dinnercruiseofParis(35euro).ComewithusaswefallunderthespellofParisand
takeyouonanenchantingcruiseontheSeineRiver.
**Irelandis1hourbehindItalyandSpainTime
*Alldeparture/arrivaltimesaresubjecttochangeduetoweatherandseasonalavailability.Youwillbeinformed24hoursprioraboutanychanges.
**Drivetimesareallestimatedandaresubjecttochangeduetoroadconditionsandtraic.
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Where we stay
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation: Plus Berlin
Day 8
ThelastfulldayofTheEuroLoopgivesyoutimetocheckthelastofParisofyourlist.
FridayistheperfectdaytotakeatripouttoVersaillesPalace.Locatedabouta40
minute trip from our accommodation, Versailles is the most notable palace in the
world. Meet your Bus2alps Trip Leader in the accommodation lobby at 10:30* for
Versailles.YouwillhaveplentyoftimeonFridayonreturnfromVersaillestovisitthe
Louvre,Museed’Orsay,climbtheEifelTower,ArcdeTriomphe,orheadforsomelast
minuteretailtherapy.WedepartParisforPragueat20:00*.Estimatedtraveltimeto
Pragueis14hours**.
Day 9
Saturday morning we arrive in Prague at approximately 10:00*. In 9 days we
will have spanned 4,500 kilometers, 4 countries, 3 major cities, and had an
unforgettabletime.Nowgogetsomerest!
Accommodation: St. Christopher’s
Inn
TheSt.Christopher’sInnchainofhostelsisoneofthemost
renowned in Europe, being consistently rated amongst
the top hostel chains for cleanliness, style, atmosphere
and fun. Whether we are staying at a St. Christopher’s
InninBerlin,Amsterdam,orParis,ortheMosaicHousein
Prague, we will be treated to an award-winning, local
feel.AllSt.Christopher’sInnandMosaicHousehostelsare
equipped with their famous Belushi Bar and Restaurant,
whichprovideforcheapeatingandnightlifealternatives.
Thoughthegeneralideamayseemtobecarriedacross
each of the chain’s hostels, each provide a culturally
uniqueexperienceconsistentwiththelocalatmosphere.
HostelworldRating:86%(Berlin),
84%(Amsterdam),84%(Paris)-
2008TopHostelinFrance
Amenities:IncludedBreakfast,
Wi-Fi,commonarea,activities
booking,Belushi’sBarand
Restaurant
RoomSizes:variesbyhostel
Location:Mosaic,Odborů278/4,
12000Praha2-NovéMěsto,
CzechRepublic+420246008324
Location2:St.Christopher’sInn
Berlin,Amsterdam,Paris
**Irelandis1hourbehindItalyandSpainTIme
*Alldeparture/arrivaltimesaresubjecttochangeduetoweatherandseasonalavailability.Youwillbeinformed24hoursprioraboutanychanges.
**Drivetimesareallestimatedandaresubjecttochangeduetoroadconditionsandtraic.
PLUS Berlin is the newest addition to Europe’s fastest
growing hostel in chain. The popular Plus Hostels boast
uniqueandaccommodatingfeaturesinalloftheirhostels
thatmakethedowntimebackatthehosteljustasgreat
astheexplorationofthecity.PlusBerlincontainssomeof
Plus’typicalamazingfacilities,suchasanindoorswimming
pool,sauna,stateoftheartlaundryequipment,spacious
outdoorcourtyard,restaurant,barandcafé.
HostelworldRating:88%
Amenities:IncludedBreakfast,
Wi-Fi,outdoorterracedarea,
swimmingpool,bar
RoomSizes:2,4,6Beds
Location:WarschauerPlatz
6-8,Berlin
PhoneNumber:+493021238501
Accommodation: Flying Pig Hostels
HostelworldRating:87%
(Downtown),80%(Uptown)
Roomsizes:2,3,4,5,6,8Beds
Amenities:IncludedBreakfast,
WiFi,commonarea,smoking
room,activitiesbooking,in-line
skatingrentals
Location:Vossiusstraat46/47
Amsterdam+31204004187
Location2:Nieuwendijk100
Amsterdam+31204206822
Oneofthemostpopular,andwell-knowngroupofhostels
in Europe, Flying Pig its the eccentric atmosphere that
Amsterdam is known for. The Flying Pig provides travelers
withauniqueexperienceandsocialsettingfortheperfect
feel,andjump-oftotakeonAmsterdam.BothFlyingPig
Hostels are well located, with the Flying Pig Downtown
locatedneartheeasilyaccessiblemaintrainstation,and
theFlyingPigUptownbranchresidingnearthehappening
Leidseplein,ashortdistancefromthemainmuseumsand
theHeinkenExperience.FlyingPigwasawardedthe2009
HostelworldBestHostelinNetherlands.
**Irelandis1hourbehindItalyandSpainTime
*Alldeparture/arrivaltimesaresubjecttochangeduetoweatherandseasonalavailability.Youwillbeinformed24hoursprioraboutanychanges.
**Drivetimesareallestimatedandaresubjecttochangeduetoroadconditionsandtraic.
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Other
Included Activities:
Optional Activities:
New Europe Tours: New Europe ofers several
specializedtoursineachcityonthistourthat
supplementtheoverallcitytour.Everyonewith
Bus2alps receives a 20% discount on these
tours.Dependingonthespecializedyouwould
liketoparticipatein,therewillbepublictours
departingwithinthetimesweareinthatcity.
NewAmsterdamWalkingTour:Thereismore For tours that do not coincide with the dates
to this city than just cofee shops and red and times Bus2alps is in the city, it is possible
toorganizeaprivatetouraslongasminimum
lights!NewEuropeweavesyouthroughthe
numbersarereached.
cobblestone roads and along the beautiful
canalsofAmsterdamprovidinggreatinsight
New Berlin Pub Crawl: 10 Euro for Bus2alps -
totheuniquecultureofthiscity.
Berlinhasaneccentricnightlife,withamixof
alternative, grunge bars, and posh lounges.
New Paris Walking Tour: This tour explores TheNewBerlinPubCrawlgivesyouunlimited
centuries of Parisian history, romance, and beerattheirstbar,afreeshotofJagrmeister
beheading.NewEuropeshowsyouParisas witheverydrinkater,andachancetoseejust
it was meant to be seen; by walking along what makes Berlin’s nightlife one of the top
thebanksoftheSeine,andthroughitsroyal andstrangestEurope.
gardensandsquares.VisitNotreDame,the
Latin Quarter, Pont Neuf, The Louvre and New Paris Pub Crawl: 10 Euro for Bus2alps -
PalaisRoyalallinonetour.
TheNewParisPubCrawlisthecheapestway
to experience Paris’ posh nightlife. The irst
four bars are all located in the happening
Montemartre district, near the Moulin Rouge.
Aterwards,thePubCrawlmovestoatopclub
inParis(withfreeentrance).
NewBerlinWalkingTour:Itisnosurprisethat
thecitywhereNewEuropebeganofersone
of the best tours in Europe. The New Berlin
Walking Tour helps bring to the present, the
pastofadividedcitythatchangedtheface
ofEurope.
Ultimate Party Pub Crawls: Our ailiate pub
crawl in Amsterdam ofers two diferent tours
that highlight the Red Light Districts Bars and
those near Leidseplein for those looking to
pull themselves away from the cofee shops.
Bus2alpsreceivesadiscount.