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Germany
Paris
France
Colmar
Titisee
Freiburg
Lucerne
Switzerland
Italy
Rail
Seine River, France
DAY 3 PARIS
Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful
Palace and Gardens of Versailles. This
afternoon explore atmospheric Montmartre.
Perhaps you will wander into one of the many
boutiques brimming with fabric, notions,
wearables and trim. The remainder of your
day is for you to explore the best of Paris
independently. Shop along the ChampsÉlysées or visit one of the world-famous
museums. Tonight, enjoy breathtaking views
during dinner at the Eiel Tower. Later,
watch glittering nightscapes drift past from
an enchanting Seine River cruise. B D B
DAY 4 PARIS - COLMAR
Bid au revoir to Paris before boarding one of
France’s high-speed trains that whisks us
to Colmar. Take in the historic architecture
and colorful restaurants on our tour of Old
Town aboard the miniature-style Petit Train.
Later, settle into the hotel, our home for the
next two nights. B
DAY 5 COLMAR – EUROPEAN
PATCHWORK MEETING
You’ll want the whole day at the fabulous
European Patchwork Meeting and its
exhibits of more than 1,000 works of textile
art, with everything from traditional Amish
(who originated here) and priceless
EUROPEAN PATCHWORK
SEPTEMBER 13–22, 2021
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
AIRFARE & TRANSFERS
Round-trip international airfare (Central gateway);
Group transfer upon arrival and for departure
9 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including porterage
13 MEALS
American breakfast (B) daily; 4 dinners (D)
heirlooms to wildly original contemporary
quilts. Learn from demonstrations and
classes, attend a fashion show, and shop for
fabrics, patterns and needle-craft supplies. B
DAY 6 COLMAR - FREIBURG
Return to the European Patchwork Meeting
before visiting Wesserling Park to admire
their Baroque and English gardens, some of
which date back to 1699. Inside the gardens,
we visit the Textile Ecomuseum whose focus
on fabric arts and fashion pays homage to the
textiles that were manufactured here in the
Alsace region. You also can view the chateau,
beautiful gardens and the former royal
workshops. Tonight, we’ll stay in charming
Freiburg, in Germany’s Black Forest region.
B D
DAY 7 FREIBURG - TITISEE
As we drive deeper into the wooded hills of
the Black Forest, with its half-timbered villages
and rambling farmhouses, you might think
you’ve strayed into a fairy tale. This is the
home of the cuckoo clock, and in Titisee you
can see one of the world’s largest cuckoo
clocks. Shop for clocks, woodcarvings and
other traditional Black Forest crafts before
returning to our cozy hotel. B
DAY 8 STECKBORN - LUCERNE
Travel to Steckborn for a private guided
factory tour of Bernina International,
with demonstrations of their sewing
machines, software and accessories. After
a leisurely lunch on your own, travel into
Central Europe’s most mountainous country,
Switzerland. After arriving in Lucerne, our
home for the next two nights, you’ll have time
to explore the shops that line this cobblestone street village. B
DAY 9 LUCERNE
Start your day in Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on
the Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely paced Altstadt (Old
Town) walking tour of the hidden treasures
of the city. Lucerne has more than 800 years
of history. Explore such medieval treasures as
the covered Chapel Bridge (1333); the famous
Water Tower, which has served as a prison,
watchtower and treasury; the Renaissance-style
Town Hall; the Baroque Jesuit Church; and
the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock
to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. This
evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow
travelers. B D
DAY 10 LUCERNE – TOUR ENDS
After a leisurely breakfast, we can swap
addresses with new friends before our
group transfer to Zurich Airport. B
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions
and special features are shown in bold.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time, English-speaking throughout the trip
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome Dinner
Paris Panoramic City Tour
Montmarte Fabric Shopping
Musée Nissim de Camondo
Eiffel Tower
Seine River Cruise
Palace of Versailles
High-speed Train to Alsace Region
Colmar Train Tour
European Patchwork Meeting
Wesserling Park
Textile Ecomuseum
Black Forest Region of Germany
Titisee Cuckoo Clock
Bernina Factory Tour
Lucerne Old Town Walking Tour
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
Paris:
Colmar:
Freiburg:
Lucerne:
Le Meridien Etoile
Mercure Colmar Centre
Hotel Novotel Freiburg
Hotel Monopol
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
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