Friday, July 4

Departure for Germany, United Airlines #944, Chicago/Frankfurt, departing Chicago at 2:30 pm.

Saturday, July 5

Arrival in Frankfurt at 5:45 a.m. Guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt with the most important sights followed by a trip to the Rhine with its castles & vineyards. Overnight at Hotel Ibis Heidelberg with welcome dinner.

Sunday, July 6

After breakfast, departure for Strasbourg by deluxe motorcoach. Visit of the famous “Poteries” in Soufflenheim with free time for shopping & lunch on own. Check-in at Hotel Maison Blanche for 2 nights. A boat trip on the canal to discover Strasbourg. Remainder of afternoon at leisure for sightseeing, shopping & to discover the Old Strasbourg. Dinner at La Maison des Tanneurs, formerly a tannery built in 1572, it became a restaurant in 1949.

Monday, July 7

After breakfast, departure for Nordheim and a tasting of Munster cheese made from goat’s milk at Ferme-Auberge du Cabri followed by a visit & tasting of Alsatian wines at Maison Laugel in Marlenheim. Visit of a foie gras production at the Domaine de la Schleif in Soultz-les-Bains with lunch. The journey will continue through the famous “Route des Vins” that winds its way through 170 kilometers of storybook villages with a visit & tasting at Distillery Massenez in Dieffenbach du Val. Evening at leisure in Strasbourg.

Tuesday, July 8

After breakfast, departure for Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wines. Visit & degustation at Brasserie Kronenbourg and visit of the Chateau of Haut-Koenigsbourg. Lunch at Restaurant Ribeaupierre in Ribeauville followed by a visit of the cellars & a wine tasting at Trimbauch. Check-in at the Hotel de l’Europe for 2 nights. Evening at leisure in Colmar.

Wednesday, July 9

Entire day at leisure in Colmar to discover this typical Alsatian town which has been extraordinarily well preserved.

The Unterlinden Museum is a must. Afterwards, take a walk around the town to admire the Maison Pfister with its frescos and stroll around the charming “Little Venice”, the former tanner’s district. Dinner Au Fer Rouge, 1-star Michelin.

Thursday, July 10

After breakfast, departure for Reims, one of France’s most historic cities. Its owes its fame to its cathedral, the site of the coronation of France’s Kings & the world famous Champagne vineyards. Visit of Caves Haxaire, a Munster cheese production in Lapoutroie followed by a visit of the crystal museum & shops of the world famous Baccarat with a picnic lunch. Upon arrival in Reims, visit of Champagne Mumm to see the vat room, cellars & production facilities and a tasting of their fine champagnes. Check-in overnight at Hotel de la Paix. Dinner at Restaurant le Millenaire.

Friday, July 11

After breakfast, visit of the Cathedral of Reims before departing for Paris. Visit of Fromagerie Rouzaire, a production of Brie de Meaux & de Melun in Tournan-en-Brie. Check-in at Park Hotel Orleans Palace for 4 nights. Welcome lunch at Restaurant Les Vendanges. Afternoon, a Paris orientation to get familiar with the major sites & a boat ride down the Seine River on the famous “Bateaux-Mouches.” Remainder of day at leisure.

Saturday, July 12

After breakfast, visit of the Potager du Roi, the original garden of Louis XIV & the Chateau of Versailles. The Palace of Versailles was originally built in the 16^th century as a simple hunting lodge for Louis XIII. It was expanded to the opulent palace that housed the reigning kings through Louis-Philippe. Lunch at Brasserie du Theatre. Afternoon, visits of Claude Monet’s Home & Gardens in Giverny where the impressionist painter worked until his death at the age of 86 and Lers Ducks de la Mare Hermier, a production of foie gras. Dinner at the the Chateau de Brecourt, a fine example of Louis XIII brick & stone chateau. Return to Paris.

Sunday, July 13

Entire day at leisure for sightseeing, shopping, museums & to discover Paris, the “City of Light.”

Monday, July 14

After breakfast, you will have the unique opportunity & privilege to witness the Bastille Day Celebrations, France independence day with the military parade & all the pageantry down the Champs Elysees, the largest avenue in the world. Remainder of day at leisure. Farewell & Bastille Day Dinner at a local Parisian restaurant.

Tuesday, July 15

After breakfast, departure for Charles de Gaulle Airport & flight to U.S., United Airlines #943, departing Paris at 11:20 a.m., arriving Chicago at 1:00 p.m.

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