APPENDIX - Europe by Eurail 2015: Touring Europe by Train - page 577

A more than passing acquaintance with some of Europe's most fascinating sights
and cities. From gateway Luxembourg, you travel to Bern, Amsterdam, and Paris,
with shopping in Brussels.
Base Cities
Luxembourg: Fortress city, steeped in European and American history. Virtually a
tax-free city; save some money for Luxembourg shops.
Bern: Medieval settings in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Bern's arcaded walkways
make shopping and sightseeing easy even in bad weather.
Amsterdam: Canals, cheese shops, diamond cutters, and Rembrandt's finest mas-
terpieces await you.
Paris: City of Light. Mix Paris's pleasures with an array of action-packed day ex-
cursions.
Gateways
Discuss all gateway possibilities with your travel agent because the tour's circular
itinerary provides a wide selection, including all of the base cities in this itinerary
plus Brussels. Depart Brussels Central for Luxembourg at 0733 on EC 91 for ar-
rival in Luxembourg at 1036; EuroCity or InterCity service returns you to Brussels
at end of tour.
Base-City Hotels
Luxembourg: Pick a price. Most of the hotels listed are near the station. Book well
in advance, particularly in summer tour season.
Bern: Schweizerhof for luxury, but the other listed hotels offer only a shade less at
varying prices. All are within walking distance of the station.
Amsterdam: Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, a scant block from the station, is most
convenient and highly recommended. Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is just another
stone's throw away but posh, with prices to match.
Paris: Best bargain and good location is Hotel Albert 1er between Gare du Nord
and Gare de l'Est. Same for Holiday Inn Paris-Bastille, close to Gare de Lyon.