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UNIQUE EXCURSIONS
by Bear
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FLYING BISON BREWING CO. Presents

The Great Beer Tour - Part Drei

Brussels, Belgium,

The Rhine River Valley

and the Czech Republic

August 29 to September 6

Join Tim Herzog and the Flying Bison Brewing Company on this fabulous trip to amazing Brussels, Belgium then through the beautiful Rhine River Valley of Germany and into the beer rich, Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic.

In 8 great days, visit some of the oldest towns in Europe, Cruise the most scenic section of the Rhine River, Explore Europe’s best-preserved Medieval City. Tour at least 2 great breweries, and attend a 1000-year-old Hops Festival

Package Includes:

Round Trip Airfare

Depart Buffalo on Sunday and return on Monday

2 nights first class hotel in Brussels, Belgium

1 night moderate class hotel in Koblenz, Germany

1 night moderate class hotel in Rudesheim, Germany

1 night in Guest House near Bamberg, Germany

2 nights moderate class hotel in Prague, C. R.

Half day Scenic River Cruise on the Rhine River

Breakfast buffet everyday in your hotel

A group dinner in Bavaria, Germany

All ground transportation aboard private motor coach

And Much, Much More

All for only $2100.00 per Person

(Based on doubly Ocupancy)

Sunday August 29, 2010

We depart Buffalo Airport at 2:21 PM on United Airlines Flt #7301 to Washington-Dulles. Then at 5:47 PM we take United Airlines Flt #950 on an overnight flight to Brussels, Belgium.

Monday August 30

We Arrive in Brussels, Belgium at 7:30 AM. After clearing Customs we board our private motor coach for a short tour of this historic city. In the afternoon we will be able to check in to our City Center moderate class hotel. Today is a free day and you could easily just spend the day relaxing in this beautiful setting, but you will want to get out and explore Brussels with it’s classic architecture and superb museums, then enjoy some of it’s world class cuisine.

Tuesday August 31

Today is also a free day. You very well may want to take a day trip to Bruges. This coastal city is called the “Venice of the North” for its famous canals and 16th century houses. Visit the Straffe Hendrik Brewery; Founded in 1856, this home brewery is the only family brewery that is still active in the center of Bruges, Brewers of Brugse Zot (Bruges Lunatic), or visit the De Gouden Boom Brewery. Beer has been brewed here since 1455. Gouden Boom now brews Brugge Tripel, Brugge Blond and 2 abbey beers: Steenbrugge Dubel and Tripel.

Wednesday September 1

This morning we board our private luxury motor coach for the two and a half hour ride to Koblenz, Germany, where we check into our moderate class hotel. This historic city is situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle River. In 55 BC Roman Legions commanded by Julius Caesar established a military post here and early fortifications date back to about 1,000 BC. The Königsbacher Brewery has been brewing beer at the Old Brewery in the City Center since 1689. There are also many Castles in the area that are worth exploring; Castle Stolzenfelsand Cochem Castleare two of the more popular ones. The evening is free for you to explore this charming city.

Thursday September 2

We check out of our hotel and board the paddle steamer “DS Goethe”. The Goethe is the very last and only paddle steamer on the Rhine. It is also the largest steamer with side paddles in the world. We will then Sail through romantic valleys, past medieval castles, magnificent vineyards and the legendary Loreley Rock on our way to our destination; the lovely little winemaking town of Rüdesheim am Rhein. After we check in to our moderate class hotel, you should have plenty of time to explore this quaint little village. Take a gondola ride to the Niederwald monument and enjoy the majestic views or stroll down the Drosselgasse, the heart of Rüdesheim 's old town enjoying the shops and the local entertainment then stop in a sidewalk café and enjoy a glass of Rheingauer Riesling the popular local wine.

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