Best of Europe

Highlights

• Value-for-Money holiday which you will cherish for a lifetime
• Visit 9 countries in 13 days: France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy and Vatican
  All Important attractions and sightseeing included. Eiffel Tower 3rd level, Disneyland® Paris, Funicular to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica – Montmartre, Jungfraujoch with Interlaken, Mt. Titlis with Lucerne, Gondola Ride in Venice, Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel and many
• Guided tours in Paris, Florence & Services of a Professional & Knowledgeable Tour Manager accompanying you throughout the Accommodation in top 4-star category
• Daily Continental buffet Relish an additional Indian breakfast dish in select cities.
• Delicious unlimited Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian meals included
• In select cities dinner will be served in the comforts of your choice.
• WOW Experience: Accommodation in 4 Star Waffles in Belgium, Black Forest cake in Germany, Pizza & Pasta in Italy & Tea in select cities.
• Exciting Cruises – River Seine cruise in Paris, Canal cruise in Amsterdam, Lake cruise in Lucerne and Private boat to Venice Island with lunch
• Daily mineral water bottle (500ml).
• Driver tips

Day 1
Arrive into Paris – the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour.
Welcome! Today we board our flight one of the most beautiful and elegant city of Paris- known for its haute couture, renowned museums, breath-taking beautiful monuments and sensational cabarets. Get greeted by your Friendly Travel Professional on arrival, who will later escort you to your hotel and assist with your check in. Overnight in Paris. (Dinner)

Day 2
Guided city tour of Paris. Visit to Eiffel tower 3rd (Top) Level. Take a funicular ride at Montmartre asillica, the second most visited monument in Paris. Enjoy a romantic Garnier Opera House.
Today we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the most recognised fashionable avenues in the world, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides and several others. Next we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd Level, and get a stunning view of the city from the top. With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France.
Later in the day, visit Montmartre known for its artist’s history. Take a Funicular to the top and see the white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, a popular landmark and the second most visited Monument of Paris. Next we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruise, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more. Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris. Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3
Enjoy your fun filled day at Disneyland® Paris (choice of Disney® Parks or Walt Disney Studios® Park).
This day experience a day full of excitement at this popular amusement park. The destination to relax and enjoy different kind of thrill rides and studio movies with your loved ones. You may choose between Disney Parks, where fairy tales take flight across five incredible lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades with Disney Characters OR you may visit the Walt Disney Studios Park and be astounded by the outstanding stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets used for creating blockbuster movies. Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4
Onto Brussels. Visit Grand Place and Manneken Pis statue. Visit Keukenhof Gardens. Or Visit the miniature park – Madurodam.
Today we proceed to Brussels, Headquarters of the European Union and capital of Belgium. On arrival in Brussels we visit one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, home to the medieval Town Hall and the fabled Manneken Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church. Later Relax in your coach as we proceed to the city of Lisse to tour the legendary Keukenhof Gardens . Be astounded by the vast numbers of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, that create dazzling ranges of colour. We visit Madurodam a miniature park to see a range of perfect 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities and large developments. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airport and other Holland attractions. Overnight in Netherlands. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5
Explore Amsterdam with Canal Cruise. Onto Germany.
Check out and proceed to the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Board a glass- topped boat where you will experience the best of this historical city. Thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses. Later continue your scenic drive towards your hotel in Frankfurt area and check in to your hotel.Overnight in Germany. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6
Visit Mercedes Benz Museum. Travel to the Heart of the Black Forest. See the largest Waterfall in Switzerland – The Rhine Falls.
Check out, relax in your coach as today’s day will be a charming experience for any car enthusiast. We will be visiting the Mercedes Benz Museum which covers history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the brands associated with it till date. (On Monday’s when the museum is closed, you will be taken on a boat ride at the Rhine Falls) Later continue your drive to the heart of the Black Forest, known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. You will be enthralled at the scenic beauty of the quaint villages in the heart of Black Forest region. Witness a demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive towards Switzerland. Visit Schaffhausen, where you see the magnificent Rhine Falls – Europe’s biggest and most spectacular falls. Incase of museum being closed, we will be opting for a thrilling experience at Rhine Falls with a boat ride. Witness the magnificent falls as we sail upclose to the falls. Later drive to your hotel.
Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7
Highlight of the tour, A magical alpine excursion to the top of Europe – the amazing Jungfraujoch and scenic Interlaken.
Get set for a memorable magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, a high– point of your tour. First we proceed to Grindelwald Terminal. The new 3S-Bahn Eiger Express takes you from the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station in just 15 minutes. There you board a cogwheel train to reach the highest railway station in Europe at 11,333 feet – a world of eternal ice and snow. Visit the Ice Palace where artistes create their work of art in ice. Visit the Sphinx observatory deck to experience a breath-taking panoramic view of the longest glacier in the Alps – Aletsch Glacier.
Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8
Visit Mt. Titlis- enjoy Cable car rides including the world’s firstrotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres. Cruise on Lake of Lucerne.
Today enjoy amazing scenery, a once in a lifetime experience with an exhilarating tip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 metres on various cable cars including Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Get a breath taking unrestricted 360 degrees stunning view of the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses and pristine white snow fields, dotted with massive ice boulders from every angle. Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk” the highest suspension bridge in Europe along the cliff of Mt.Titlis. Later proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne one of most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake of Lucerne.
Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9
Drive to Vaduz, the capital at the Principality of Liechtenstein. Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum – the dazzling world of crystals. Visit Innsbruck – The Tyrolean capital of picturesque Austria.
Relax in your coach as you take a scenic drive to Innsbruck. En route arrive in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, a tiny principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria. It lies entirely within the Alps and covering an area of just sixty-two square miles. Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest independent nation in the world. It follows a policy of neutrality and is one of the few countries in the world that maintains no military. Next proceed to Wattens, to visit the Swarovski World of Crystals and marvel at the crystalline works of art. Later enjoy an orientation tour of the beautiful city, Innsbruck. See the Golden Roof with its fire gilded copper tiles, a characteristic landmark of Innsbruck, walk down cobblestone pathways of Maria Theresien Strasse. You can sit at one of the many outdoor cafes, admire the magnificent baroque architecture and relive medieval European culture. The splendid Alps in the background provide a perfect picture-postcard setting.
Overnight in Innsbruck / Seefeld. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10
Welcome to Venice – the floating city of Italy. Enjoy Gondola ride.
Check out of your hotel and proceed towards Venice – Italy. City of Beautiful
Monuments, Serpentine Canals, city that inspired poetry and passion through the ages. Arrive at the pier in Venice, where we board a private boat. Enjoy your Indian lunch on board while you sail over the Giudecca Canal, to arrive at St. Mark’s Square – the main square of Venice. View St Mark’s Basilica – one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, Witness the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tow phase of the moon.
Palazzo, connecting the old prisons with interrogations rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Witness a Murano Glass demonstration and marvel at the intricate and colourful glass artefacts, hand-crafted by master craftsmen. Treasure a romantic Gondola ride in a flat bottomed Venetian rowing boat, amidst the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings. This truly is the best way to enjoy this enchanting city. We return to the pier and later check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Padova/Bologna. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 11
Guided walking city tour of Florence. View the remarkable and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
This morning check out and drive to Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with your English- speaking local guide, walk and absorb into the culture of the historic city.
View the Duomo – the city’s most iconic landmark, the Campanile and the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise. Also see the Piazza Della Signoria – an open-air museum crammed with Renaissance sculptures, edged by historic cafes and presided over by the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio and the famed Ponte Vecchio (bridge) across the River Arno. Next, drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Later proceed towards Pisa. On arrival see the Square of Miracles with the stupendous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Overnight in Tuscany region. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 12
All roads lead to Rome – the eternal city. Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City. (which includes Vatican Museum, Sisitne Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica).
Today check-out and proceed towards the eternal city of Rome. Enjoy a guided city tour of Rome with an expert English-speaking local guide. Next visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (Please note shorts or sleeveless vests are not allowed). Enter the Vatican Museum, where you see the renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance Art. Visit Sistine Chapel – a source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike and known for its masterpiece – the Last Judgement. This is also where the Pope gets elected.
Visit the divinely beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s. Get mesmerized by the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. We continue and then drive to view the magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre that is still well preserved. Next, Visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains. The Legend says that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. Overnight in Rome. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 13
Fly back home
Your memorable holiday ends, today it’s time to fly back home. Say goodbye to the wonderful new friends you have made on the tour. Check out and depart for the Airport with pleasant memories of your European trip which you will cherish for a lifetime.