This is the new schedule of prices and itinerary for the European Guided Tour saving over $1,000 by ending in Paris instead of London.

Joao Freitas announces changes in the itinerary and price for the 2008 Guided European Tour from Berlin to Paris.  If you have any questions contact Joao by telephone to be sure you understand.

The Tour still originates from Berlin, Germany and it will end in Paris, France.  You will have to arrange your  transportation from your home to Berlin and return from Paris.

Joao or The American Express will arrange this for you should you desire.  Just contact Joao for this service.

To contact Joao Freitas

E-mail: joao.r.freitas@aexp.com
Telephone: 1-800-553-6509 Extension 210
1-703-893-3550 Extension 210

These prices are based on 2008 hotel and supplier costs and are subject to change in the event of increases in the cost of items beyond our control (e.g. increases in local taxes). At the moment prices cannot be guaranteed against currency fluctuation, but those that can, will be offered as soon as the currency is available to do so. Prices will be guaranteed once the customer has paid in full.

Minimum paying passengers U.S. Dollars per person in a twin/double/wbath
40 plus
35 - 39
30 - 34
25 - 29
20 - 24
15 - 19
Single room supplement		 $ 3913
$ 4093
$ 4239
$ 4334
$ 4688
$ 5344
$ 1096
The reduction for passengers accommodated in a double bedded room in Torgau is $24 per person (per stay).
Minimum paying passengers
 U.S. Dollars per person in a twin/wbath
25 plus
20 - 24
15 - 19
Single room supplement		 $ 1095
$ 1177
$ 1299
$ 236
Minimum paying passengers
 U.S. Dollars per person in a twin/wbath
25 plus
20 - 24
15 - 19
Single room supplement		 $ 966
$ 1022
$ 1134
$ 374

Please note: -

  1. Tour Manager services are included from arrival at Berlin airport on 14 May 2008 until departure from London airport on 31 May 2008.
  2. Touring coach services are included from departure Berlin hotel on 16 May 2008 until arrival at the Paris hotel 27 May 2008, during which services are subject to EEC driving regulations governing driver hours and rest days.
  3. Porterage of 1 bag per person is included at the airports and hotels (subject to confirmation in Torgau).
  4. For advice on tips please refer to “Tips on Tipping”.
  5. All state and local taxes are included.
  6. Air tickets and airport taxes are not included.

Please see the full terms and conditions included in the presentation folder.

CONFIRMED HOTEL LIST - MAIN TOUR

DAY   DATE CENTRE HOTEL NAME CAPACITY HELD
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday		 14 May 2008
15 May 2008
16 May 2008
17 May 2008
18 May 2008
19 May 2008
19 May 2008
21 May 2008
22 May 2008
23 May 2008
24 May 2008
26 May 2008
25 May 2008
27 May 2008
28 May 2008		 BERLIN
BERLIN
TORGAU
TORGAU
LEIPZIG
NUREMBERG
HEIDELBERG
COLOGNE
COLOGNE
BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS
PORT-EN-BESSIN
PORT-EN-BESSIN
PARIS
PARIS		 Suitehotel Berlin Potsdamer Platz 1
Suitehotel Berlin Potsdamer Platz 1
Central Hotel 2
Central Hotel 2
Mercure Leipzig Johannisplatz
Mercure Amberg am Congress Centrum
Best Western Rega Hotel
Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom
Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom
Royal Windsor Hotel (5* deluxe)
Royal Windsor Hotel (5* deluxe)
Mercure Omaha Beach Hotel
Mercure Omaha Beach Hotel
Mercure Montmartre Hotel 3
Mercure Montmartre Hotel 3		 18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles

NOTE:

  1. Suitehotel Potsdamerplatz has no restaurant and the hotel dinner included in Berlin has been switched to a restaurant. Instead of adding the lunch at the Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower restaurant), this venue has been proposed as the aforementioned dinner restaurant.
  2. Rooms at the Central Hotel in Torgau are a choice of double bedded rooms or single bedded rooms. In order to accommodate twin-bedded requirements an additional single bed is added to the room giving a bed configuration of  1 double bed and 1 single bed. The additional cost of this extra bed  is reflected in the tour price and for couples requiring a double bedded room the reduction quoted is applicable
  3. The search for an alternative hotel to the Mercure Montmartre is underway. Several suitable alternative Accor hotels (Mercure, Novotel, etc.) have been ruled out because they are full. Accor are presently looking at some of their other properties. Meanwhile the Home Plazza les Jardins du Marais is available, but at a supplement of $69 per person per night (twinshare). An option for 18 twins and 10 singles is held at the Home Plazza until 16 December. This is a 4-star Superior First Class category hotel, in comparison to the Mercure Montmartre, which is 3-star First Class. 
  4. “Capacity Held” excludes single room accommodation also held for the tour manager and touring coach driver.

CONFIRMED HOTEL LIST – LONDON EXTENSION

DAY DATE CENTRE HOTEL NAME CAPACITY HELD
Thursday
Friday		 29 May 2008
30 May 2008		 LONDON
LONDON		 NH Harrington Hotel
NH Harrington Hotel		 18 twins / 10 singles
18 twins / 10 singles

CONFIRMED HOTEL LIST – AMSTERDAM EXTENSION

DAY DATE CENTRE HOTEL NAME CAPACITY HELD
Saturday
Sunday
Monday		 31 May 2008
01 June 2008
02 June 2008		 AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM		 Park Hotel Amsterdam
Park Hotel Amsterdam
Park Hotel Amsterdam		 15 twins / 05 singles
15 twins / 05 singles
15 twins / 05 singles

ITINERARY – MAIN TOUR  

WED, 14-MAY-2008 EN ROUTE // berlin
The services of the tour manager commence at Berlin airport today.
Arrive in Berlin – airport transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
Overnight accommodations at the Suite hotel Berlin Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.
THU, 15-MAY-2008 berlin
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Half day guided sightseeing tour of Berlin by private air-conditioned local coach including a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Optional excursion to the Pergamon Museum:
          25 – 29 passengers     = $68 per person
          20 – 24 passengers     = $73 per person
          15 – 19 passengers     = $89 per person
The prices for this excursion include the services of a private air-conditioned local coach with guide and entrance fee to the Pergamon Museum
Dinner (3-courses excluding beverages) at the Berliner Fernsehturm Restaurant, with lift fare and return restaurant transfers by private air-conditioned local coach included
Overnight accommodations at the Suitehotel Berlin Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.
FRI, 16-may-2008 BERLIN // Torgau
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
The services of the touring coach commence on departure from the hotel.
Travel from Berlin to Torgau with en route sightseeing in Potsdam:

  1. Guided visit to Sanssouci included.

Cocktail reception (1-hour with two drinks per person plus snacks) at the Central Hotel, or other suitable venue.
Overnight accommodations at the Central Hotel in Torgau.
sat, 17-may-2008 Torgau
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Full day coach use for:

  1. Wreath laying at the Torgau Memorial and Strehla Memorial (total of 4 wreath ceremonies).
  2. Visits included to Hartenfels Castle in Torgau and Hirschstein Castle near Riesa (time permitting)

Welcome dinner (including wine and coffee) at the Goldener Anker Restaurant.
Note: Alternative venue to be investigated with a view to easier access.
Overnight accommodations at the Central Hotel in Torgau.
sun, 18-may-2008 Torgau // LEIPZIG
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel from Torgau to Leipzig with en route stop in Weissenfels (activities included to be confirmed / no costs included).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Leipzig (flexible 2-hour duration) with visits to Thomaskirche  and the Old City Hall (additional activities may be confirmed / no costs included).
Overnight accommodations at the Mercure Leipzig Johannisplatz Hotel in Leipzig.
mon, 19-may-2008 Leipzig // NUREMBERG
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg.
Note: activities / sightseeing to be confirmed (no costs included).
Overnight accommodation at the Mercure Amberg am Congress Centrum Hotel in Nuremberg.
tue, 20-may-2008 NUREMBERG // heidelberg
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel from Nuremberg. To Heidelberg
Note: activities / sightseeing to be confirmed (no costs included).
Overnight accommodations at the Best Western Rega Hotel in Heidelberg.
wed, 21-may-2008 HEIDELBERG // cologne
Full breakfast at the hotel.
Travel from Heidelberg to Cologne.
Note: activities / sightseeing to be confirmed (no costs included).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cologne including a visit to Cologne Cathedral.
Overnight accommodations at the Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom in Cologne.
thu, 22-may-2008 cologne
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Relief day for touring coach driver – private air-conditioned local coach service to conduct sightseeing programme:

  1. morning Rhine cruise
  2. lunch included on board.

Dinner (3-courses meal with 2 beers per person) at a local beer keller.
Overnight accommodations at the Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom in Cologne.
fri, 23-may-2008 cologne // brussels
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Travel from Cologne to Brussels with en route visits to the cemeteries at Margraten and Henri Chapelle (total of 2 wreath laying Ceremonies for today) and a stop in Aachen.
Orientation tour of Brussels on arrival.
Overnight accommodation at the Royal Windsor Hotel in Brussels.
sat, 24-may-2008 brussels
Full breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to Brugge including a guided tour of visiting to the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Cathedral and Memling Museum.
Overnight accommodations at the Royal Windsor Hotel in Brussels.
sun, 25-may-2008 brussels // PORT-EN-BESSIN
Full breakfast at the hotel.
Early start to travel from Brussels to Caen, possible routes/time (subject to local traffic conditions at the time):
07:00 Depart Brussels                                 07:00  Depart Brussels
          Lille and/or Abbeville pitstops                        Valenciennes and/or Amiens pitstops
12:30 Arrive Neufchatel-en-Bray                 12:30   Arrive Neufchatel-en-Bray
          Lunch under own arrangements                   Lunch under own arrangements
14:00 Depart Neufchatel-en-Bray                14:00   Depart Neufchatel-en-Bray
          Rouen pitstop                                                Rouen pitstop
17:00 Arrive Caen area                               17:00   Arrive Caen area
Early evening visit to the Normandy Memorial Museum, which is open in between 12 February and 04 November in 2007 until 19:00 (the box office closes at 17:45).Will check 2008 Museum schedule accordingly.
Dinner (3-courses excluding beverages) at the hotel.
Overnight accommodations at the Mercure Omaha Beach in Port-en-Bessin.
mon, 26-may-2008 PORT-EN-BESSIN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Full day Normandy Beaches excursion including:
          - Point du Hoc Memorial
          - Utah Beach (visit to Utah Beach Landing Museum not included).
          - Visit to the Airborne Museum at St. Mere Eglise
          - Lunch included at local restaurant or lunch boxes from the hotel, TBD.
          - American Cemetery at Omaha Beach (Colleville-sur-Mer)
          - Longues Battery
          - Visit to the Musee de Debarquement (Landing Museum) at Arromanches
Overnight accommodations at the Mercure Omaha Beach in Port-en-Bessin.
tue, 27-may-2008 PORT-EN-BESSIN // paris
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Morning excursion to Omaha Beaches for wreath laying at the American Cemetery.
Continue to Paris (approx 4-hour drive plus pitstops)
The services of the touring coach terminate on arrival in Paris. Tipping applicable to driver.
Evening Bateau Parisien dinner cruise (including wine and coffee) with roundtrip quayside transfers by private air-conditioned local coach.
Overnight accommodations at the Mercure Montmartre Hotel in Paris.TBD.
wed, 28-may-2008 paris
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Half day guided Versailles excursion by private air-conditioned local coach including a visit to Versailles Chateau.
Evening “Soiree Panache” dinner at the Lido (including dinner, show, wine and coffee) with roundtrip restaurant transfers by private air-conditioned local coach.
Overnight accommodations at the Mercure Montmartre Hotel in Paris.

RETURN HOME TO USA
OR
LONDON EXTENSION ITINERARY

THU, 29-may-2008 PARIS // LONDON
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Depart Paris – station transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
Paris to London by standard class rail (Eurostar).
Arrive London – station transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
Station transfer is augmented by a guided half day city sightseeing tour of London including a visit to the Tower Of London.
Theatre tickets for an evening performance at a top West End Show (best seats available for a budget of $100 per person) with roundtrip transfers by private air-conditioned local coach
Overnight accommodations at the NH Harrington Hall Hotel in London.
fri, 30-may-2008 london
Buffet English breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion by private air-conditioned local coach with guide to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon including a walking tour of and visit to a college in Oxford and visits to Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Note: this excursion cannot be combined with either a Windsor excursion or a Bath excursion. 
Farewell dinner (3-course meal with wine and coffee) in a private room at the hotel.
Overnight accommodations at the NH Harrington Hall Hotel in London.
sat, 31-may-2008 LONDON // en route
Buffet English breakfast at the hotel.
Depart London – airport transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
The services of the tour manager terminate at London airport

AMESTERDAM EXTENSION ITINERARY

sat, 31-may-2008 london // amsterdam
Depart London– hosted airport transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
London to Amsterdam by air. Airline tickets are NOT included and need to purchased separately. American Express Travel will be able to assist you.
Arrive Amsterdam – hosted airport transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.
Airport transfer is combined with a guided half day city sightseeing tour of Amsterdam including a one hour canal cruise and visit to a Diamond Factory.
Overnight accommodations at the Park Hotel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.
sun, 01-june-2008 amsterdam
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Full day Keukenhof excursion by private air-conditioned local coach with guide including a visit to Aalsmeer.
Note: Keukenhof is not in bloom at this time of the year and Aalsmeer has been substituted. Alternatively a “Grand Holland” tour (including Madurodam and Delft) can be substituted.
Overnight accommodations at the Park Hotel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.
mon, 02-june-2008 amsterdam
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Half day sightseeing tour of Amsterdam by private air-conditioned local coach with guide including visits to Anne Frank’s House and the Van Gogh Museum.
Overnight accommodations at the Park Hotel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.
tue, 03-june-2008 amsterdam // en route
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Depart Amsterdam – hosted airport transfer by private air-conditioned local coach.

TOUR ARRANGEMENTS TERMINATE

RETURN HOME TO USA

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Days prior to departure: Charges per person:
Nov. 28 to Jan. 18, 2008
90-61
60-40
41 days or less 		No penalty
$500
$750
No refund

MAIN TOUR FEATURES:

15 Buffet/2 Full Breakfasts
 2 Lunches
 7 Dinners
 1 Cocktail party/1 Cabaret Show/1 Theatre Performance
 1 Rhine Cruise/1 Seine Cruise

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

JOAO FREITAS AT AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL.
1-800-553-6509 EXT. 210
703-893-3550 EXT. 210
BY EMAIL: joao.r.freitas@aexp.com