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Dato Seri A. Baharuddin King & Emperor of Tourism”

A.BAHARUDDIN

TRAVEL & TOURS SDN. BHD. KKKP 4574

No. 67-1, (1st Floor), Medan Bunus, Off Jalan Masjid India, 50100 Kuala Lumpur

Office: 03-26946090, 03-26936090, H/P 019-6218209 FAX: 03-26918209

43 years experience in tourism industry- since 1968

17 AWARDS WINNER FOR TOURISM - (WITH 13 AWARDS IN INDIA).

RECEIVED ‘THE BEST ACHIVE AWARD – MALAYSIA” ON 1.5.2010

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EUROPE TOUR

FRANCE – SWITZERLAND – GERMANY – HOLLAND

BELGIUM – ENGLAND & SRI LANKA

11 Days – RM 7990.00 – Departures: 13.9.2011

SEPTEMBER IS SUPER PEAK SEASON IN EUROPE

“WE CHARGE YOU AT NORMAL PRICE”

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TOUR FARE INCLUDES: Return flight ticket – Economy Class on Sri Lankan Airlines. Travel insurance,

LCD A/C Transport, star hotels - room – twin sharing, entrance to Versailles Palace, Ticket to 2nd stage Eiffel Tower, Bateaux cruise on River Seine, Switzerland cable car to highest 3rd level.

EXCLUDES: Guide / driver fees EURO 50 - Wax museum in London – Paris by night & Paris Opera house.

Dato Seri A.Baharuddin – “King of Tourism” will be your guide

(Most experienced in tourism since 1968 (43 years)

DAY 01

KUALA LUMPUR – COLOMBO – (Refreshment on flight / DINNER)

Meet at KLIA counter M – by 1.45 PM. Evening 4.25 PM - Depart to Colombo. On arrival in Colombo we will be transferred to a 3 or 4 star hotel for transit stay. A relaxing day in Sri Lanka – enjoy yourself.

Evening after dinner – 10.00 PM to airport to fly to PARIS at 12.25 AM – Charles De Galle airport.

DAY 02

COLOMBO – PARIS -- (B – on flight/L/D)

At 12.25 AM fly to Paris. Arrival at Charles De Galle – airport in Paris at 7.55 AM

Paris is the capital city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region ("Région parisienne"). The city of Paris has an estimated population of 2,500,000 within city limit (2009 est.).[2] The Paris urban area has a population of 10 million [3] and a commuter belt around the same completes the Paris "aire urbaine" (roughly: "metropolitan area") that, with its population of 12 million,[4] is one of the most populated areas of its kind in Europe

Paris' location at a crossroads between land and river trade routes in lands of abundant agriculture had made it one of France's principal cities by the 10th century, rich with royal palaces, wealthy abbeys and a cathedral; by the 12th century Paris had become one of Europe's foremost centers of learning and the arts. Today, Paris is a major influence in politics, fashion, business, arts and science. The city serves as an important hub of intercontinental transportation and is home to universities, sport events, opera companies and museums of international renown, making it an attraction for over 30 million foreign visitors per year

On arrival to – we will go for lunch. After lunch we will visit the world famous - Versailles Palace – the biggest in the world

and the most beautiful Palace. ALL MUST VISIT THIS PALACE. We give you 2 hours here.

You will really be fascinated with beautiful drawings handicrafts and the structures of this palace.

Entrance ticket is given free.

Then we will go for lunch at noon – no pork no beef.

After lunch enjoy an hour ride on the “Fly-boats – Bateaux - Mouches Cruise. This a luxury boat that will take you to see most

historical buildings and monuments along the River Seine. It is just beside the Eiffel Tower – one of the 7 wonders of the

world. All the areas here had been planed a thousand years ago. River Seine – is the main trade base of Paris since the

olden days. River Seine joins the River Rhine. There are leisure boats from here to other parts of Europe.

After dinner to hotel for overnight.

DAY 03

PARIS – CITY TOUR -- (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel, 9.00 AM proceed for Paris City Tour by LDC (Long Distance Coach)

EIFFEL TOWER: One of the wonders of the world. Your visit includes ticket for a elevator ride to the 2nd level of Eiffel Tower (1672 steps to the top) to enjoy aerial views of unparalleled grandeur and beauty of this romantic masterpiece. Eiffel Tower is 324 meters in height, and weighs 3700 tons. Build in 1887 and opened to the public on 6th May1889. Named after the builder – Gustavo Eiffel – the engineer. There will be time to savoir this unforgettable city on your own including the artistic Monmartre Hill – here visit the SACRE COEUR Church - one of the 4 wonders in Paris.

Paris was well a city as far as 1000 years back. See and admire the beauty of this city.

Stop at - Arc de Triumph – the worlds largest triumphal arch monument, is a great monument in the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, designed by Jean Chagrin in 1806 – 51 meters in height and 45 meters wide – located near the Metro station.

Pass through – Champs - Ely sees - a street full of gardens, fountains and grand buildings. This street stretches from the Place the La Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle & the site of the Arc de Triumph.

Come and see the beauty of this street. You will see all famous world branded items sold in the shops in this street.

Pass by - Notre Dame Cathedral - construction started in 1163 and completed in 1345. A famous Cathedral in France - all must see.

Place de la Concorde – also called the centre for guillotine – one of the most beautiful place to be seen (once the King & Queen and 1000 people were guillotine here) designed by Jacques Ange Gabriel in 1754 and completed in 1763 – a place full of statues and fountains – scenery not to forget. We will give you one hour here for photos.

Stop at - Opera House- is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world in the heart of Paris. Constructed in 1861 and finished completion 15 years later. At that time it cost 47 million Francs. We give you 2 hours to visit this Opera House.

Entrance fees you pay.

Then go for dinner in Muslim restaurant.

SEE PARIS BY NIGHT: OPTIONAL TOUR, See the Eiffel Tower full of lights – so beautiful to be

seen, The Pyramid, Arch of Tromphe and many more. Don’t’ miss the lifelong opportunity.

DAY 04

PARIS – ZURICH - LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND --- (B/L/D)

Breakfast will be served at hotel then proceed from Paris to BEAUNE drive through Beaune vineyard region – a distance of 312 Kilometers. You will see beautiful sceneries all the way. See the real country side beauty of Europe.

- On arrival BEAUNE – a distance of 370 Km, have lunch at a local restaurant.

Here we will visit an old historical building, build in 1247 – now turned into a coffee house.

Also see a very old church about 1000 years old.

- After lunch proceed to BUOCHES, Switzerland. Enjoy the sceneries all journey long.

- Evening arrival in Bouches and check into hotel. A lovely place to stay.

DAY 05

LUCERNE REGION -- (B/L) (Dinner not inclusive)

After breakfast proceed from Bouches to ENGELBERG for Mt. Titlis excursion. This is the most beautiful part of Switzerland.

YOU WILL SAY I WANT TO STAY BACK HERE – So beautiful.

Here you see the train track running along with the road for miles.

The highest peak in Switzerland. Mt.Titlis tour is by cable car from Engel berg to Titlis Kulm and return. We will travel in 3 different cable car to the 10000 feet top. Here on the peak you will really play on snow. You can do various shopping here.

On the top with snow - be a snow man. This is said to be the first cable car in the world. Most of the Indians from India are here for holidays. You will see beautiful mountains all around welcoming you. Indian basic lunch at the second level of Mt.Tiltis. You will enjoy the Indian – cooked by Indians from India with the real Indian taste.

You will really enjoy the cable car ride. After lunch proceed to Lucerne.

LUCERNE: The most popular City in Switzerland – located on the shore of Lake Lucerne – with sites of Mount Pitatus and Rigi. The cities most famous landmark is the Chapel Bridge - a wooden bridge build in 1333 – 204 meters long. Here you buy the world famous Rolex & Omega watches- made here.

LUCERNE CITY TOUR

Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most charming and scenic town, located on the north of Reuses river, nestled amid its snow capped mountains and surrounded by lakes, your sightseeing tour includes admiring the Lion Monument which is carved out of natural rocks, impressive city walls, the 17th century Renaissance town hall, cross the covered Wooden Chapel Bridge –

You can see unique photos along the Chapel bridge decorated with hanging flowers – down on the river see beautiful swans and fishes. Swiss watches – here we have very famous Rolex and Omega watches at very low prices. Every one who comes here will minimum buy a watch. Switzerland is the home of Watches. So don’t forget to buy one for your loved ones. The watch you buy here will be a souvenir for life time.

- We may have dinner at an halal restaurant in Lucerne.

- Overnight again in Switzerland.

DAY 06

LUCERNE REGION - RHINELAND -- (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel depart to SCHAFFHAUSEN - about 85 kilometers journey. On the way stop to admire the Rhine Falls in Rhineland. This is the biggest fall in Europe. You will pass through country sides where the beauty of the mountains and country sides will keep you awake.

Rhineland is the name for the landmarks on the both sides of river Rhine.

In the west of Germany and abuts international boundaries with France, Luxemburg, Belgium and the Netherlands.

This is the most visited place in Germany.

Black Forest - Rhineland. Stop at picturesque Lake Titisee to appreciate the lakes' serene beauty surrounded by pine forest and visit a cuckoo’s clock centre. Clocks of various designs and colors – big small – in the tour we went in June 2010 every person bought a clock – because this the only place to buy at low price. This is the only place where these watches are made.

HERE YOU CAN GO SHOPPING FOR ONE HOUR.

Lunch at a local restaurant beside this clock factory. A real good food to enjoy.

Here we give you one our for shopping – you can buy various things here at low price.

Then proceed to HEIDELBERG - 214 km.

On arrival HEIDELBERG, visit the city centre and see and take photos of the famous Heidelberg Castle. This castle is the most attractive place in this city. The bridge above the river Necker is so beautifully design. Here River Necker is seen so beautiful and the main transport – from here you have leisure boats to Amsterdam and other parts of Europe.

Later check into hotel in Heidelberg or nearby.

DAY 07

RHINELAND / AMSTERDAM --- (B/L/D)

Have breakfast in hotel proceed to COLOGNE – a distance of 241 kilometers. See eye catching sceneries all the way.

On arrival Cologne visit to Dom Cathedral. An ancient building of enchanting architectures. This is said to be the tallest building in Cologne. Here you will see various people in different nature and a good place to buy souvenirs and see shop keepers speaking in Malay. A beautiful city – the old and new city. In the olden days most buildings are build along the riverside. Then we will go for lunch.

After lunch we will proceed to Amsterdam – a distance of 269 km. All the way long see nice views of sceneries.

AMSTERDAM – Capital of Netherlands- south of north Holland on the mouth of river Austell. This town founded by 2 fisherman in 1275. Visit the Dam Square, the city's main focal point. See the beautiful Palace here. The 2 lions as the symbol. City train passes left and right in the centre of Dam Square. Visit a diamond centre to witness how a raw mineral is transformed into a beautiful sparkling jewel and take an educational stopover at a cheese farm and clog factory – if time permits. An evening stroll through one of the infamous district promises an eye-opening experience.

OPTION – VISIT THE FAMOUS WINDMILLS – EURO 20.

DIAMONDS: Buy the best world famous diamonds in GASSAN shopping in Amsterdam. Buy the best cutting diamonds in the world.

DAY 08

AMSTERDAM / BRUSSELS / LONDON -- (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Amsterdam to Brussels via Antwerp Utrecht – a distance of 217 km. Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the administration centre of European Union. Tour of Belgium includes Grand Place - a most beautiful square surrounded by ornate Baroque guildhalls, the Gotc Town Hall, the loveable Manikin Pis (a epic piece pf a child – urine scene ). THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO SEEN IN THE WORLD IS GRAND PLACE.

- Later we will go for lunch in a famous restaurant. Have some activities until we go to train station.

- Transfer to London by the high speed Euro Star Train. A 2 hours journey.

- (BRUSSELS MIDI / ZUID – LONDON – St Pancreas).

On arrival at LONDON St. Pancreas International station we will be welcomed by our local representative.

Then proceed for dinner at Indian Restaurant in Wembly, London – check into hotel.

DAY 09

LONDON CITY TOUR --- 9.45 pm FLIGHT TO Colombo.(B/L) (Dinner on flight)

After breakfast at hotel we will commence city tour of London.

This tour guarantees to fascinate you with famous landmarks such as Big Ben -316 feet high clock tower completed in 1859 – named after Sir Benjamin Hall, Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace – the official residence of the Queen and the administration office of the monarchy. The Palace is the venue for great Royal ceremonies and Houses of Parliament. 11.10 AM see the famous marching. Explore more of this city on foot including the Piccadilly Circus – the famous traffic intersection and public space of London West End in the city of Westminster. Build in 1819 – a major shopping area, and Sotho area.

Lunch will be served in a restaurant. You will go to the WAX MUSEUM – every thing is natural here. Have a photo with Queen Elizabeth, Sharuk Khan or Mahatma Gandhi or any leaders of the world. Entrance 28 British Pound.

Evening transfer to airport to fly back.

Depart for Colombo.

DAY 10

COLOMBO CITY TOUR (D)

Arrival Colombo at 1.00 PM and we will check into hotel. Evening 3.30 PM we will go for a city tour of Colombo.

Cinnamaon Gardens, Independence Square, Avunaka Buddha and Galle Face. Then go for GEMS shopping – Sri Lanka gems are genuine and guaranteed by the government.

Then for clothiers shopping we will go to “Houses of Fashion” to buy at rock bottom price. Dinner at hotel.

DAY 11

COLOMBO / KUALA LUMPUR

5.00 AM take some drinks and we will go to airport. 7.01 AM is your flight to KLIA.

1.00 PM arrival in Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) with sweet memories.

TOUR FARE INCLUDES: Return flight ticket – Economy Class on Sri Lankan Airlines. Travel insurance,

LCD A/C Transport, room – twin sharing, entrance to Versailles Palace, ticket to 2nd stage Eiffel Tower, Bateaux cruise, Switzerland cable car & Paris by night.

TOUR FARE EXCLUDES: Driver & guide fees Euro 50, London wax museum, Paris Opera House &

Eiffel Tower by Night.

DEPOSIT: RM 1000.00 on enrolment and full payment 15 days prior to departure. 50 % refund before 15

days & no refund after ticket had been issued.

SAFETY: Your passport, cash and all your belongings must be kept in your custody. You must strictly

follow the guides guideline. The tour leader holds the right to make a final decision.

The itinerary may be changed without any prior notice according to time and situation.

THE COMPANY HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OR ANY FAULT THAT ARISES FROM THE ACT OF GOD.

HOTEL NAMES :-

PARIS-FRANCE

HOTEL NAME : APOGIA

14, BD PAUL VAILLANT COUTURIER,

LVRY SUR SEINE, 94200

TEL : 1 4671 5656

BUOCHS -SWITZERLAND

HOTEL NAME : POSTILLON

BUOCHS 6374

TEL 41 6205454

LUDWIGSHAFEN -GERMANY

HOTEL NAME : BEST WESTERN LUDWIGSHAFEN

PASADENA ALLEE 4,

67059 LUDWIGSHAFEN

TEL : 621 59510

AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND

HOTEL NAME : SCHIPHOL A4,

RIJKSWEGHOOFDDORP

AMSTERDAM 2132

TEL : 252 675335

LONDON - ENGLAND

HOTEL NAME : IBIS LONDON EARLS COURT

47 LILLIE ROAD

LONDON SW3 1UD

TEL : 020 76100880

Paris is the capital city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region ("Région parisienne"). The city of Paris has an estimated population of 2,153,600 within city limit (2005 est.).[2] The Paris urban area has a population of 9.93 million [3] and a commuter belt around the same completes the Paris "aire urbaine" (roughly: "metropolitan area") that, with its population of 12 million,[4] is one of the most populated areas of its kind in Europe

Paris' location at a crossroads between land and river trade routes in lands of abundant agriculture had made it one of France's principal cities by the 10th century, rich with royal palaces, wealthy abbeys and a cathedral; by the 12th century Paris had become one of Europe's foremost centres of learning and the arts. Today, Paris is a major influence in politics, fashion, business, arts and science. The city serves as an important hub of intercontinental transportation and is home to universities, sport events, opera companies and museums of international renown, making it an attraction for over 30 million foreign visitors per year

The Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris. Situated along the Seine in the 8th arrondissement, it separates the Tuileries Gardens from the beginning of the boulevard Champs-Elysées. Originally named Place Louis XV, the square was designed by Jacques-Ange Gabriel, Louis XV's architect, for the purpose of showcasing an equestrian statue of the King — which had been commissioned in 1748 by the city of Paris and sculpted by Edmé Bouchardon.

Today, the open-air square still looks quite similar to the way it did in the 1700s, save the actual ground — which now consists of tarmac and cement. Supplanting the guillotine is the powerful Obelisk of Luxor, a pink granite monolith that was given to the French in 1829 by the viceroy of Egypt, Mehemet Ali. The edifice, which once marked the entrance to the Amon temple at Luxor, is more than 3,300 years old and is decorated with hieroglyphics portraying the reigns of the pharaohs Ramses II and Ramses III. Gilded images on the pedestal portray the monumental task of transporting the monolith to Paris and erecting it at the square. Installed in 1833, the Obelisk — weighing 230 tons and standing 22.83 meters (75 ft) high in the center of the Place — is flanked on both sides by two fountains constructed during the same period. Having survived more than 33 centuries, the Obelisk has suffered the greatest damage during the past half-century by air pollution from industry and motor vehicles.

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (architects Percier and Fontaine) was built between 1806 and 1808 by Napoleon I following the model of the Arch of Constantine in Rome. The two arches conceived by Napoleon, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, were erected to commemorate his victories, and the grand armies he had commanded. The bronze horses which originally perched on top of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel were taken from Saint-Marc of Venice. These were later returned after WWII.

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile {ahrk duh tree-ohmf' duh lay-twahl'}, the world's largest triumphal arch, forms the backdrop for an impressive urban ensemble in Paris. The monument surmounts the hill of Chaillot at the center of a star-shaped configuration of 12 radiating avenues. It is the climax of a vista seen the length of the Champs Elysées from the smaller Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the Tuileries gardens, and from the Obélisque de Luxor in the place de la Concorde.

Eiffel Tower

300 steel workers, and 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it

Contractor: Gustave Eiffel & Cie

Age: 117 years

• 15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets)

• 2.5 million rivets

• 40 tons of paint

• 1671 steps to the top

• Maximum sway at top caused by wind: 12 cm (4.75 inches)

• Size of base area: 10,281.96 square meters (2.54 acres)

• Weight of foundations: 277,602 kg (306 tons)

• Weight of iron: 7.34 million kg (8092.2 tons)

• Pressure on foundation: 4.1 to 4.5 kg per square centimeter, depending on pier (58.26 to 64 lbs. per square inch)

• Dates of construction: January 26, 1887 to March 31, 1889

• Cost of construction: 7.8 million

During its lifetime, the Eiffel Tower has witnessed a few strange scenes, including being scaled by a mountaineer in 1954, and two Englishmen parachuting off it in 1984. In 1923, the journalist Pierre Labric (who was later to become mayor of Montmartre) rode a bicycle down from the first level; some accounts say he rode down the stairs, others suggest the exterior of one of the tower's four legs which slope outward.

Beaune is a commune in eastern France, a sous-préfecture of the Côte-d'Or département, in the Bourgogne région. The area around Beaune, the Côte de Beaune, is known for its Burgundy wines, and Beaune is known for its annual wine sales organized by the Hospices de Beaune. It is situated on the route des Grands Crus touristic road among the vineyards.

Switzerland, (German: Schweiz, French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansh Svizra), officially Swiss Confederation is a landlocked nation of 7.5 million people in Western Europe. Switzerland is bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. Switzerland is multilingual — it has four official languages: Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansh. Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, six of which are sometimes referred to as "half-cantons," since they have less representation in the Council of States. Switzerland has had a long history of being neutral (it has not been in a foreign war since 1815) and therefore hosts various international organizations, such as the United Nations, which, though headquartered in New York City, has many departments in Switzerland.

Buochs is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It has a population of 5200 of which 12% is of foreign nationality (2002). The area of Buochs is 12.04 km². There are 260 local businesses which employ 1300 people. 14% of these are in the agricultural sector, 34% in trade and industry, and 52% in services. The main sights of Buochs are the church St. Martin, the Loreto chapel in Ennerberg, a monument of Johann Melchior Wyrsch, and the quay.

Engelberg is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It has a population of c. 3,500, of which 600 are of foreign nationality (2000). It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland. In the Middle Ages, Engelberg was known for the educational accomplishments of its Benedictine monastery, whose school was well-known and regarded throughout the country. From the 19th Century, Engleberg became internationally known as a resort and spa, but is today visited as much for skiing as for its clean air. With its combination of modern sports facilities and alpine location, Engleberg is a magnet for both summer and winter tourism. The closest large cities are Lucerne and Zurich.

Lucerne (German: Luzern (help·info)) is a city in Switzerland. It is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and seat of the district with the same name. With a population of 57,533[1], Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland and focal point of the region. The city's agglomeration consists of 17 municipalities in three cantons with an overall population of nearly 200,000[2].

Due to its location on the shore of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi, Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. One of the city's famous landmarks is Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge from the 14th Century.

Titlis (3,238 m) is a mountain in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland, overlooking Engelberg. It is famous for the world's first revolving cable car. The cable car system connects Engelberg to the top through four principal stages (Gerschnialp, Trübsee, Stand and Kleintitlis (3,020 m). The last part of cable car way leads above the glacier. In Kleintitlis, it is possible to visit a glacier cave.

The Chapel Bridge is a 204 m (670 ft) long bridge crossing the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The covered bridge, constructed in 1333, was designed to help protect the city of Lucerne from attacks. Inside the bridge are a series of paintings from the 17th century depicting events from Luzern's history. Much of the bridge, and the majority of these paintings, were destroyed in a 1993 fire, though it was quickly rebuilt.

Germany – officially the Federal Republic of Germany is a country in West-central Europe. It is bordered on the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; on the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; on the south by Austria and Switzerland; and on the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Germany is a parliamentary federal republic of sixteen states. The capital city and seat of government is Berlin. As a nation-state, the country was unified amidst the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. After World War II Germany was divided, and it became reunified in 1990. It is a founding member of the European Union, and with over 82 million people it has the largest population among the EU member states.

The History of Germany begins with the birth of the nation from Ancient Roman times to the 8th century, and then continues into the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation dating from the 9th century until 1806. At its largest extent, the territory of this empire included what today is Germany, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, western Poland, the Low Countries, eastern France, Switzerland and most of northern Italy. After the mid 16th century, it was known as the "Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation".

This was followed by the German Confederation of 1815–1866, the German Empire of 1871–1918, and the Weimar Republic of 1919–1933. Then came Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany (or Third Reich, his proclaimed successor of the large medieval Empire of 1933–1945 and the devastations of World War II. The article concludes with the history of the post-war Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the history of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1945 to 1990.

The Rhine Falls, the largest Falls in Europe, offer a spectacular showpiece to visitors. With an average flow of 25’000 cubic ft / sec (700 m3 / sec) the water cascades down the cataracts, which are 450 ft ( 150 m) wide and 75 ft (23 m) high. Taking a boat trip into the basin below the cataracts you can feel the great power of the rushing water.

A boat trip either to the famous rock in the middle of the Falls with a short walk to the top, or across the river below the Falls or down the Rhine River are most exciting events. Starting from the medieval castle ‘Schloss Laufen’ a path leads down alongside the splashing water onto the lookout Känzeli enabling the visitor a breathtaking contact with the Falls.

Years ago the famous poet Eduard Mörike, overwhelmed by the unique performance of nature, described his feelings as follows: oh traveller, be careful and hold your heart very firm in your hands - I nearly lost mine out of joy by watching the powerful play of huge masses of water thundering down the falls and breaking the surface below, causing a mist rising high...The impression about this great place hasn’t changed since - so don’t hesitate to enjoy it in reality.

Titisee is a lake in the southern Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg. It is said it got its name from Roman Emperor Titus. It covers an area of 1.3 km² and has an average depth of 20 m. It owes its creation to the Feldberg glacier, the moraine ploughed up by which in the Pleistocene epoch nowadays forms the lake's shores. The lake's outflow, at 840 m above sea level, is the river Gutach (or as it is called farther downstream, the Wutach). On the north shore lies the spa town of the same name, today a part of the City of Titisee-Neustadt.

Heidelberg is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As of 2005, 140,000 people live within the city's 109 km² area. The town of Heidelberg is an administrative district of its own. Although not being part of it, the Rhein Neckar Kreis, the rural district, which surrounds the town, has its seat in Heidelberg. The name Heidelberg is an adaptation of Heidelbeerenberg (the German for Blueberry Mountain). Heidelberg lies on the Neckar at the point where the river leaves its narrow, steep valley in the Odenwald to flow into the Rhine valley where, 20 kilometers Northwest of Heidelberg, it joins the Rhine at Mannheim. Heidelberg is part of a densely populated region called Rhein-Neckar-triangle.

Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with about 163,000 inhabitants (2006). Ludwigshafen is located on the Rhine opposite Mannheim. Together with Mannheim, Heidelberg and the surrounding region, it forms the Rhine-Neckar Area

Ludwigshafen is known for its chemical industry (BASF). Among its cultural facilities rank the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz and the renowned Wilhelm-Hack-Museum with its magnificent ceramic wall, which was arranged by the Catalan artist Joan Miró. Ludwigshafen is the birthplace of the former German chancellor Helmut Kohl, the philosopher Ernst Bloch and the German rock-climber Wolfgang Güllich.

Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, and is the largest city both in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than 10 million inhabitants. It is one of the oldest cities in Germany, having been founded by the Romans in the year 30 BCE. Cologne was granted the status of a Roman "city" in the year 50 CE.

Cologne lies on the Rhine. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishopric of Cologne. The University of Cologne is one of Europe's oldest universities and internationally renowned for its department of economics. Also important to the city is its Kölsch beer.

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, located in the south of the province North Holland. The name Amsterdam literally means Amstel dam. The city was founded in the late 12th century as a small fishing village. The historical centre with its concentric canals was largely built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. As of January 1, 2006 the city of Amsterdam has a population of 743,027 inhabitants and is by population size the largest city in the Netherlands. The urban area has a population of 1,209,419 inhabitants and is part of the conglomerate metropolitan area Randstad, with a population of 6,659,300 inhabitants.

Amsterdam is renowned for its canals (grachten), of which many exist within the city centre. The principal canals are three similar waterways, with their ends resting on the IJ, extending in the form of crescents nearly parallel to each other and to the outer canal. Each of these canals marks the line of the city walls and moat at different periods. Lesser canals intersect the others radially, dividing the city into a number of islands; the city has has been compared with Venice because of this. The innermost canal is the Herengracht (Lord's Canal). Beyond it lie the Keizersgracht (Emperor's Canal) and the Prinsengracht (Prince's canal) respectively.

Amsterdam Central Station was opened in 1889 and was considered a symbol of rejuvenation for the once-stumbling economy of The Netherlands. It was designed by architect P.J.H. Cuypers, who was also responsible for the design of many of Amsterdam’s neo- Gothic churches.

Today’s Central Station, In actuality, the original station has been expanded many times in order to accommodate the 1,500 trains that arrive and depart daily as well as the buses and trams that tourists and locals can catch at the station. It was also recently restored and the building now reflects much of its original grandeur.

Royal Palace, once the largest secular building in Europe, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam has served a number of different purposes since its construction in the mid 17th century.

The Building, The design of this magnificent structure was left to the auspices of famed 17th century Dutch architect Jacob van Campen. Though it’s difficult to tell now, the entire building was made of gleaming white stone. Due to weathering, it now appears to be a brownish/gray. It was built to be the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam and they opened the first section in 1655.

Dam Square was created in the 13th century when a dam was built around the river Amstel to prevent the Zuiderzee Sea from flooding the city, causing damage and endangering the citizens of Amsterdam. Through the centuries, a number of buildings sprung up around the Square, special events were (and still are) held here, and street entertainers are a common site. In the 1960s, Dam Square was famous for the “hippie” population that hung out at the location.

Brussels is the headquarters of most of the European Union's institutions, making it the de facto capital of the European Union.

Brussels is the capital city, in the centre of Belgium, and also the largest municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region. This municipality inside Brussels is correctly named The City of Brussels (French: Bruxelles-Ville or Ville de Bruxelles, Dutch: Stad Brussel), which is one of 19 municipalities that make up the Brussels-Capital Region (see also: Municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region), with a total population of 1,018,804 inhabitants (1 January 2006). The municipality has a population of about 140,000. The Metropolitan area has about 2,090,000 inhabitants.

THE GRAND'PLACE (Grote Markt - Market Square)"One of the most beautiful town squares in Europe, if not in the world", is a phrase often heard when visitors in Brussels try to describe the beauty of the central market square. French-speakers refer to it as the 'Grand-Place', whereas in Dutch it is called 'de grote Markt'. The tourists of the 20th century are not alone in their admiration. Archduchess Isabella, daughter of Filip II of Spain wrote about the square during her visit to Brussels on September the 5th 1599:  “Never have I seen something so beautiful and exquisite as the town square of the city where the town hall rises up into the sky. The decoration of the houses is most remarkable ". 

Manneken Pis, New York has the Statue of Liberty, Copenhagen has the mermaid and Brussels has the ...... Manneken Pis. This statue of a little boy in a somewhat compromising position has since several centuries been a major tourist attraction in the city. When most people see our 'manneken', the first reaction is always one of amazement: "Look, how small he is ! Why does everybody want to see him ?" The people of Brussels, however, accept him the way he is. After all, it doesn't always have to be big to be beautiful. Imagine he would be the size of the Statue of Liberty: Brussels would be continuously flooded ! 

The Atomium, This monument from 1958 has become the Eiffel Tower of Brussels. The Atomium is the visual representation of the concept of an "atom". It symbolizes an elementary iron crystal with its 9 atoms and magnified 150 billion times. It honored the metal and iron industry and the belief in the atomic power. The architect was André WATERKEYN. It took 18 months to conceive and another 18 months to construct. The monument is coated with aluminum, weighs 2.400 tons and is 102 meters high. Each sphere has a diameter of 18 meters. Opening hours, Sept. to March: 10 a.m. till 5.30 p.m. April to August: 9 a.m. till 7.30 p.m.

England is a country to the northwest of Continental Europe and is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its inhabitants account for more than 85% of the total population of the United Kingdom, whilst the mainland territory of England occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west. Elsewhere, it is bordered by the North Sea, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and English Channel.

England became a unified state during the tenth century and takes its name from the Angles one of a number of Germanic tribes who settled in the territory during the fifth and sixth centuries. The capital city of England is London, which is the largest city in Great Britain and largest city in the European Union.

England ranks among the most influential and far-reaching centres of cultural development in the history of the world. It is the place of origin of both the English language and the Church of England, and English law forms the basis of the legal systems of many countries. It was the historic centre of the British Empire. It was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and was the first country in the world to become industrialized. England is home to the Royal Society, which laid the foundations of modern experimental science. England was the world's first parliamentary democracy[citation needed] and consequently many constitutional, governmental and legal innovations that had their origin in England have been widely adopted by other nations.

The Kingdom of England was a separate state until 1 May 1707, when the Acts of Union resulted in a political union with the Kingdom of Scotland to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.

The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to by its original name of Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral (and served as one from 1546 - 1556), in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs.

The only extant depiction of the original Abbey, in the Romanesque style that is called Norman in England, together with the adjacent Palace of Westminster, is in the Bayeux Tapestry. Increased endowments supported a community increased from Dunstan's dozen to about eighty monks (Harvey 1993 p 2).

The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century. In 1547 the royal residence was moved to Whitehall Palace, but the Lords continued to meet at Westminster, while the commons met in St. Stephen's Chapel. Ever since these early times, the Palace of Westminster has been home to the English Parliament.

In 1834 a fire broke out which destroyed much of the old palace, all that remained was the chapel crypt, The Jewel Tower and Westminster Hall. It was Lord Melbourne, the Prime Minister, who saved the great hall by arranging for the fire engines to be brought right into the hall and personally supervising the fire fighting operation.

The magnificent Gothic Revival masterpiece you see today was built between 1840 and 1888, this was the work of Charles Barry who designed the buildings to blend with nearby Westminster Abbey. The two imposing towers, well known landmarks in London, are the clock tower, named after it's thirteen ton bell called Big Ben, and Victoria tower, on whose flag pole the Union Jack flies when parliament is sitting. Much of the Victorian detail of the interior was the work of Barry's assistant Augustus Pugin.

House of Commons, An incendiary bomb destroyed the House of Commons in 1941. A reconstruction of Barry's original design for the house, taken from St. Stephen's chapel, the commons old meeting place, was completed in 1950. The seating arrangement in the house is reminiscent of choir stalls, the members of the cabinet sit on the front benches while opposition senior members sit directly opposite. The distance between the benches marked out on the floor in red lines, is exactly two sword lengths and one foot apart. Members are not allowed to cross these lines, thus ensuring that debates are kept orderly. In the centre of the floor stands the Table of the House, on which the mace is placed at the start of each parliamentary sitting; this is the Speaker's sceptre. The speaker of the house presides over sittings, keeping order.

House of Lords, The House of Lords decorated in scarlet and gold has all the grandeur one would expect in this chamber. This is where Her Majesty the Queen comes to open Parliament each November. Placed beneath a regal canopy, the gold throne which dominates the house is where the Queen sits to deliver the traditional opening speech. The Lord Chancellor sits opposite, on the famous Woolsack, this is a large scarlet cushion filled with wool, a tradition dating back to the middle ages when wool was England's largest export.

Visiting the Houses of Parliament, Entry is through St. Stephen's Entrance, where you can join a queue for the public galleries, known as Strangers Galleries. Debates in the commons take place on Mon. Tues. and Thurs. from 2-30 pm; Wed. & Fri. from 9-30 am.

The busiest and most interesting time to visit the House is during Prime Minister's Question Time. If you wish to attend Prime Minister's Question Time you must book a ticket through your MP or your embassy. Prime Minister's Question Time is on Wed. from 12pm - 12-30pm. The House of Lords sit on Mon. - Wed. From 2-30; On Thurs. From 3pm; If a sitting takes place on Friday it commences at 11am. Both houses recess at Christmas, Easter and from August to mid October.

Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face.

The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high. Minutely regulated with a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum, Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper, which has rarely stopped.

The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in London. The Palace is a setting for state occasions and royal entertaining and a major tourist attraction. It has been a rallying point for Britons at times of national rejoicing, crisis, and grief.

Originally known as Buckingham House, the building forming the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 and acquired by King George III in 1762 as a private residence. It was enlarged over the next 75 years, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, forming three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th century, including the present-day public face of Buckingham Palace.

Trafalgar Square is a square in London, that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square". The square is located at the coordinates 51°30′28″N, 0°07′39″WCoordinates: 51°30′28″N, 0°07′39″W.

Piccadilly Circus is a famous traffic intersection and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly (the "circus" refers to "circular open space at a street junction"), it now links directly to the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue as well as the Haymarket, Coventry Street (onwards to Leicester Square) and Glasshouse Street. The Circus is close to major shopping and entertainment areas in a central location at the heart of the West End. Its status as a major traffic intersection has made Piccadilly Circus a busy meeting point and a tourist attraction in its own right.

St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, England and the seat of the Bishop of London. The present building dates from the 17th century, and is generally reckoned to be London's fifth St Paul's Cathedral, although the number is higher if every major mediæval reconstruction is counted as a new cathedral. The cathedral is one of London's most visited sites.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

WEATHER IN EUROPE

PARIS (FRANCE) DAY 85°F (29°C) | NIGHT 67°F (19°C)

ENGELBERG (SWISS) DAY 72°F (22°C) | NIGHT 49°F (9°C)

LUCERNE (SWISS) DAY 86°F (30°C) | NIGHT 51°F (10°C)

HEIDELBERG (GERMANY) DAY 86°F (30°C) | NIGHT 51°F (10°C)

AMSTERDAM (HOLLAND) DAY 72°F (22°C) | NIGHT 49°F (9°C)

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) DAY 76°F (24°C) | NIGHT 53°F (11°C)

LONDON (ENGLAND) DAY 74°F (23°C) | NIGHT 53°F (11°C)

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1 Swiss Franc = RM. 2.80 Recommended 100 Francs

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10. Personal medical/ vitamins

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