Elegant Europe

Elegant Europe

Elegant Europe

Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France

Family , Honeymoon , Luxury , Romantic

Departure : London

An escorted European tour offers so many opportunities with different cultures, languages, and sights that it can be hard to decide where to go. But with a Riviera Tours And Travel escorted tour, you don’t have to choose! You can sample a few or many countries on just one tour. Savor the mouth-watering cuisine in Italy; step back in history in England; gaze at the spectacular scenery in Switzerland; drink a beer in Germany; and stroll through the world-class shops in France. For value-minded travelers, a European tour package offers so much to explore and discover, and Riviera Tours And Travel makes it easy. See multi-city European vacation packages below.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

No of days:  8 Nights /  9 Days
Overview of the trip:

  • Day 1: London – Calais – Brussels – Holland
  • Day 2: Keukenhof Tulip Gardens or Madurodam – Volendam – Amsterdam
  • Day 3: Holland – Cologne – River Rhine Cruise
  • Day 4: Heidelberg – Black Forest – Rhine Falls
  • Day 5: Mt. Jungfrau – Interlaken
  • Day 6: Mt. Titlis – Lucerne – Geneva
  • Day 7: Geneva – Paris
  • Day 8: City Tour with Versailles Gardens
  • Day 9: Paris – Calais – London

Glimpses of the tour:
Belgium

  • Atomium Structure photo stop
  • Walking Tour of Brussels view the Grand Place & Mannekin Pis Statue

Netherlands

  • Keukenhof Tulip Gardens OR Madurodam Model Village with entrance
  • Volendam Fishing Village Free time to explore the village
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise with entrance
  • Cheese & Clog Demonstration with entrance

Germany

  • Cologne visit Cologne Cathedral
  • River Rhine Cruise with entrance and complimentary tea
  • Heidelberg Castle photo stop
  • Black Forest drive through the scenic region
  • Cuckoo Clock demonstration & shop

Switzerland

  • Mt Jungfrau with entrance and complimentary tea
  • Mt Titlis with entrance
  • Rhine Falls The largest plain waterfalls in Europe
  • Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau and more
  • Luzern City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge
  • Interlaken Free time to explore & shop

Switzerland

  • Eiffel Tower (3rd floor) with entrance
  • River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
  • Versailles Gardens with entrance
  • French Perfumery included
  • Paris Orientation Tour
  • Louvre Museum entrance not included
  • Night Tour of Paris included in your price

DAY WISE ITINERARY

Day 1 : 
London – Calais – Brussels – Holland
Depart towards Dover for your crossing to Calais. From Calais, settle into your comfortable seats and travel to the capital city of Belgium, Brussels. On arrival the tour starts with a photo stop at the most iconic structure of Brussels, The Atomium, followed by the famous Mannekin Pis Statue and Grand Place. {L, D}

Day 2 : 
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens or Madurodam – Volendam – Amsterdam
Begin the morning by visiting the world renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens; famed for its breathtaking displays of flowers, Keukenhof has over six million bulbs that form a sea of flowers, between March and May. (After 10th May departures Keukenhof will be replaced by Madurodam model village). Later, visit Volendam and the Cheese & Clog Farm for a demonstration on the making process, before continuing to the amazing city of Amsterdam to enjoy a tranquil canal cruise. {B, L, D}

Day 3 : 
Holland – Cologne – River Rhine Cruise
Travel to the city of Cologne, Germany. Visit the breathtaking Cologne Cathedral, known as the Dome Church which stands 157 meters in height. The Cathedral is truly a masterpiece; taking over six hundred years to construct and is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany. Depart to Boppard for a scenic boat cruise on the River Rhine; enjoy picturesque views of vineyards and castles as you cruise along the longest river in Germany. Whilst aboard your cruise, enjoy a hot cup of tea to accompany the wonderful scenery. {B, L, D}

Day 4 : 
Heidelberg – Black Forest – Rhine Falls
Travel to Heidelberg; surrounded by mountains and forests. Here, have an opportunity to photograph the famous Heidelberg Castle perched on the hills above. Travel to the Black Forest region in South Germany. On arrival, enjoy a demonstration on how the cuckoo clocks are made and have an opportunity to purchase them along with other souvenirs. Later, travel to Switzerland and witness the largest waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls.
Note: Your seat numbers and Tour Manager may change on day 4 {B, L, D}

Day 5 : 
Mt. Jungfrau – Interlaken
Witness the stunning scenery of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the deepest U-shaped valley in the world with either sides rising a sheer 1000 meters. On arrival board a cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view life-sized ice sculptures, visit the Sphinx observation tower for spectacular views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. Before you depart, enjoy a warm cup of masala tea whilst savouring your experience at the top of Europe. Later, drive to the oldest tourist resort in Switzerland, Interlaken. Here enjoy shopping and breathtaking scenery. {B, L, D}

Day 6 : 
Mt. Titlis – Lucerne – Geneva
Ascend 10.000ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have free time to play in the snow and visit the ice caves or take a professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. Depart for Lucerne to view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the town. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Geneva. On arrival enjoy a short city tour to see the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock and the symbol of Geneva, the Jet d’Eau (weather permitting)
Note: Geneva city tour may be conducted on day seven. {B, L, D}

Day 7 : 
Geneva – Paris
Depart for Paris (approximate drive time will be 6 hours). On arrival enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to discover and admire the rich architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, Musee d’Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. Enjoy the famous illuminations of Paris during your night tour. This panoramic tour will cover the impressive ‘Eiffel Tower’, the world famous ‘Champs Elysees’, the beautiful ‘Arc de Triomphe’ and many other historic buildings.
Note: The “Paris by Night” tour may be conducted on day eight. {B, D}

Day 8 : 
City Tour with Versailles Gardens
The tour will start with a visit to the renowned Versailles Gardens, a ? ne example of 17th century French landscaping covering an area of more than 800 hectares. Use this free time to take mesmerising photos, souvenir shopping or simply relax on the Royal Lawns. Then visit the famous ‘Louvre Museum’ and have the opportunity to view the renowned painting of ‘Mona Lisa’ (entrance not included). Later, visit Fragonard’s perfume museum to purchase some unique French fragrances, soaps, candles and more. During the orientation tour, cover the exclusive ‘Champs Élysées’, ‘Arc de Triomphe’, ‘Place de la Concorde’ and ‘Opera Garnier’. {B, L, D}

Day 9
Paris – Calais – London
Today embark on a journey to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Paris. Followed by free time at the Avenue des Champs Élysées, the most prestigious avenue in Paris; with its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops (duration is time permitting). In the early afternoon, drive back to Calais for the channel crossing, then it is time to say farewell to the group before arriving at your drop off point.
Note: On occasions, due to large events, traffic and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However all aspects of the itinerary will be covered. {B, L}

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  1. Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected pick up point
    Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
    8 nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
    8 Indian dinners & 8 vegetarian lunches
    Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
    All tips and service charges
    Premium service of a Star Tours’ Tour Manager

Hotels

  • Hotels
    2 nights at Golden Tulip Zoetermeer or similar
    1 night at Hotel Residenz or similar
    2 nights at Ramada Hotel Engelberg or similar
    1 night at Business Park Hotel or similar
    2 nights at Novotel Massy or similar
  • Extraas in Your Tour Inclusion – SPECIALSExcursion to Mt. Titlis & Mt Jungfrau included in your price
    Enjoy a complimentary tea at Mt Jungfrau & River Rhine Cruise
    Night Tour of Paris included
    Tips and service charge included

Optional in Package

Additional Excursions

Amsterdam Night Tour 15 Euros Free
Trummelbach Waterfalls 15 Euros 10 Euros  (5-15 years)
Zurich City Tour 5 Euros Free
Lido Caberet Show 120 Euros 30 Euros
Ice Flyer 12 Euros 6 Euros (6-15)

PRICE

Prices in USD

VALID UPTIL 30 SEPT

Departure Dates Adults Child (2 -11)
Apr – 08,15,22,29 $1052 $1090
May – 01,06,13,20,22,27,29 $1052 $1090
June – 03,10,17,19,24 $1052 $1090
Jul – 01,08,15,22,29,31 $1052 $1090
Aug – 05,12,14,19,26 $1452 $1090
Sep – 02,09,16,23 $1452 $1090
Oct – 07 $1410 $1045

HOTEL

Hotel No of Nights
Golden Tulip Zoetermeer or similar 02
Hotel Residenz or similar 01
Ramada Hotel Engelberg or similar 02
Business Park Hotel or similar 01
Novotel Massy or similar 02

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