European Spring

Spring in central Europe means cherry blossoms, flowers blooming everywhere and plenty of good food and wine. We are meeting in Zuerich, Switzerland on April 10th to spend our first night as a group. The next day will take us to Lake Luzerne on the footsteps of Wilhelm Tell, a famous Swiss hero. You will learn about history and delicious Swiss food and wine and some of Switzerlands most beautiful scenery by train. Continuing our journey we will spend 3 days in Alsace - Lorraine exploring the "Route du Vin" and beautiful villages such as Riquewihr, Ribeauville, Colmar and the Narcsissus Festival in Gerardmer. Next stop is Freiburg in southwest Germany, conveniently located between the Blackforest and the Rhine River, a mecca of amazing food, wine, culture and shopping. This region is known as the "Riviera of Germany" and you will experience why. In addition, Freiburg boasts a gothic cathedral known as the "most beautiful in Christanity" and an incredible daily Farmer's Market surrounding the cathedral. We will visit a small village in the Blackforest and delight in the delicacies offered. Along our journey, there is plenty of opportunity for walking, relaxtion, and personal private time.
Our groups are small (10 people max.) and personalized. For 10 days, your guide Brigitte will take you to places you will not find through guidebooks or travel agents. You will return with fond memories, new friends and culinary and cultural experiencex you will cherish.

Trip details:
meet in Zuerich Airport, Switzerland on April 10th, 2011, depart from Zuerich, Airport on April 20th. Optional is arrival or departure from other European cities, such as Frankfurt, Germany.

Included in cost of $2,200 per person in a double room or $2,500 per person in a single room:
Transportion from designated Zuerich hotel on April 10th to Zuerich airport on April 20th as a group. Overnight stay in bed and breakfast inns April 10th through April 19th, including daily breakfast and 2 group dinners (exluding alcohol). Transportation will be mostly by train or bus.
Daily guided tours and personal attention by Brigitte. Participants may choose to add time at the beginning or end of the trip with personlized suggestions and recommendations on where to go and what to do by Brigitte.

Your responsibility:
Airline/train transportation to and from designated Zuerich hotel.
Additional add on trip expenses.
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, lunch and dinner outside of above inclusions.
Non refundable deposit 0f $500.00 per person and signed contract due by January 15th, 2011 to guarantee your spot. 5% discount to participants signing up by December 31, 2010.
Balance due March 9th, 2011.

Thank you for your trust in me!
Brigitte