Cologne

July 31 to August 7, 2010
7 nights from $1999

Add-on trip: Read about our 2 night pre-trip package in Berlin

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Complimentary Opening Ceremonies Tickets for all bookings made by May 15th.

When the Romans set up camp in Cologne in 38 BC, their contests and games of skill were nothing compared to the games that would follow in just over 2,000 years. Since 1982, the Gay Games have provided an opportunity for gay people to demonstrate to the world our skills and competitive spirits in sports in a safe, open, honest arena.

The Gay Games have been hosted in San Francisco, Vancouver, New York, Amsterdam, Sydney, and Chicago, and now the Games come to another of the world's most gay-friendly cities, Cologne, Germany. Famous for it's Cathedral Masterpiece, Cologne is also well-known for having one of the biggest, most active gay communities in all of Europe. Visitors are often surprised by all that is available to gay travelers.

Zoom Vacations has designed a trip that will truly propel you into the center of Gay Games action, while enjoying the best of Cologne. Plus, you may wish to round-out your stay with add-on trips to Berlin, Bavaria, and more!

Package Highlights:

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• Fully escorted with the services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip.

• 7 Nights in one of the finest Hotels in Cologne, enjoying the best central location to most important tourist sites and Gay Games events and festivities

• Breakfast daily

• Welcome Event: Our surprise welcome event will help you mix and mingle with your fellow Zoom travelers in the perfect Cologne setting.

• Secrets of Cologne Tour: Every city has its secrets, and today's tour tells ALL. You may leave this tour feeling you've been a little "Naughty" (in a good way) while hearing the city's dirty laundry.

• Cathedral Tour: Completed in 1880 after more than 630 years of construction, Cologne's Cathedral is one of the more prominent structures of the Western World and in 1996, the cathedral was included in the list of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. It's history, architecture, paintings, incredible glass, and more continue to astound visitors. Our guided tour brings all of these to life!

• Sightseeing Tour of Cologne: Enjoy a fascinating tour of Cologne aboard an all-gay double-decker tour bus. We'll see ancient Roman and Medieval city walls, Romanesque churches and all the other sites no visitor to Cologne would want to miss.

• Farewell Cocktails and pub crawl: Tonight we celebrate our last night together and get ourselves warmed up for a fun, festive, night emersed in the gay scene.

• Gay Nightlife Excursions

• Optional choice of Gay Games passes

• Optional add-on trips to Berlin, Bavaria, and more!

Accommodations:

Sensational Boutique accommodations at the Pullman Cologne

The striking Pullman Cologne welcomes you to the center of this exhibition and media town, with its distinctive flair for artistic culture and Rheinischer joie de vivre. Enjoy the benefits of our exclusive location right in the heart of Cologne yet surrounded by calm, with stylish architecture, superb comfort and a distinguished ambience.

The Pullman Cologne is only an 8 minute walk from the Cathedral and the old town. Along with the hotel's unique atmosphere, you will be charmed by the special character of its rooms, some overlooking the Cathedral.

Hotel Services:

• Languages spoken at the hotel: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• WiFi wireless Internet access
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning / Ironing
• Porter
• Currency exchange
• Fitness centre
• Hammam
• Massage
• Sauna

Air: International and domestic airfare not included. Zoom Vacations has negotiated a 5% off your fare with American Airlines on this trip.  Go to aa.com/rainbow, type in your departure city and arrival city and don’t forget to enter the Promotion Code: (9470AI). Click " Get Fare".

*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.

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