European Delights

European Delights

European Delights

Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France & Vatican

Family , Honeymoon , Luxury

Departure : London

An Ideal impressive 12 day indulgence covering enticing European destinations.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

 No of days: 11 Nights/ 12 Days

Overview of the trip:

  • Day 1: London – Calais – Germany
  • Day 2: Heidelberg – Black Forest – Rhine Falls
  • Day 3: Jungfrau – Interlaken
  • Day 4: Mt. Titlis – Lucerne
  • Day 5: Switzerland – Vaduz – Swarovski – Innsbruck
  • Day 6: Innsbruck – Venice
  • Day 7: Venice – Florence – Rome
  • Day 8: Rome – Vatican City
  • Day 9: Pisa – Geneva
  • Day 10: Geneva – Paris
  • Day 11: Disneyland Resort Paris
  • Day 12: Paris – Calais – London

Glimpses of the tour:
Germany

  • 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
  • Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge
  • Interlaken Free time to explore & shop

Liechtenstein & Austria

  • Vaduz photo stop
  • Innsbruck City Tour
  • Swarovski Crystal Museum with entrance

Italy

  • Venice Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance & Murano Glass Showroom
  • Rome City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, visit the Pantheon, Roman Forum & Time Elevator with entrance
  • Florence City Tour with local guide, Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, view the Piazza Della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo
  • Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo

Vatican

  • St Peters Basilica & Square

France

  • Eiffel Tower (3rd floor) with entrance
  • River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
  • Disneyland Paris with entrance
  • Paris Orientation Tour
  • Night Tour of Paris included in your price

DAY WISE ITINERARY

Day 1 : 
London – Calais – Germany
Depart towards Dover for your crossing to Calais. From Calais, settle into your comfortable seats and travel to Germany. During the journey, be entertained by your all time favourite movies and a variety of music while you cover the distance to the hotel. {D}

Day 2 : 
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. {B, L, D}

Note: Your seat numbers and Tour Manager may change on day 2

Day 3 : 
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 4 : 
Mt. Titlis – Lucerne
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 unique 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. {B, L, D}

Day 5 : 
Switzerland – Vaduz – Swarovski – Innsbruck
Depart for Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Stop in the capital city, Vaduz. Later proceed to Austria to see the famous Swarovski Crystal Museum, before driving to Innsbruck, offering a combination of culture, history and nature. On arrival, take an orientation tour, covering the Golden roof (a symbol of the city) and the Triumphal Arch, before checking into your hotel. {B, L, D}

Note: Swarovski Museum is closed due to renovation and will re-open on May 1, 2015. Departures that arrive before May 1 will visit the Swarovski flagship store in Innsbruck.

Day 6 : 
Innsbruck – Venice
Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive architecture and famous gondola rides. Begin with a boat ride to St Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco. Visit the Murano Glass Showroom and purchase some beautiful Murano glass items. Finally enjoy a romantic gondola ride while enjoying the ambience of Venice. {B, L, D}

Day 7 : 
Venice – Florence – Rome
Depart for Florence. On arrival, be greeted by your local professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, statue of David, famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazelle Michelangelo, for the most outstanding views of Florence. {B, L, D}

Day 8 : 
Rome – Vatican City
On arrival in Rome, be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights such as Constantine arch. Visit the Time Elevator; a multi sensorial and dynamic cinema experience stimulating a travel into time, taking viewers through the History of Rome. View the Roman Forums, where ancient civilisation developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peters Basilica. Visit the Pantheon which was built in 126AD and boasts the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. (As coaches are restricted to enter many parts of Rome, much of the tour is done on foot). {B, L, D}

Day 9
Pisa – Geneva
Today start the journey to Pisa. On arrival, marvel at The Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) which is dominated by four great religious structures: the Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistry and the Camposanto. Enjoy some free time here to buy souvenirs for friends and family. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Geneva. Here be taken on a short city tour to see the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock and the symbol of Geneva, the Jet d’Eau (weather permitting). {B, L, D}

Note: Geneva city tour may be conducted on day ten.

Day 10
Geneva – Paris
Depart for Paris (approximate driving 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. {B, D}

Note: The “Paris by Night” tour may be conducted on day eleven.

Day 11
Disneyland® Resort Paris
Today depart for the world famous Disneyland Resort Paris. Here enjoy a fun and adventurous day out; choose between Disneyland® Park; which explores five themed lands filled with Disney classic stories and fairytales or Walt Disney Studios® Park; the behind-the scenes destination sensation allowing you to experience movie and cinema sets coming to life. {B, D}

Day 10
Paris – Calais – London
This morning depart for Paris to embark on a journey to the top ? oor 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. {B, L}

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=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected pick up point
  • Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
  • 11 nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
  • 10  Indian dinners, 1 Continental dinners & 9 vegetarian lunches
  • Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
  • All tips and service charges
  • Premium service of a Tour Manager

PRICE

Prices in USD

Departure Dates Adults Child (2 -11)
Apr – 03,10,17,24,26 $2000 $1532
May – 01,03,08,10,15,22,29 $2000 $1532
June – 05,12,19,21,26 $2000 $1532
Jul – 03,05,10,12,17,24,26,31 $2000 $1532
Aug – 02,07,09,14,21,28,30 $2000 $1532
Sep – 04,11,18 $2000 $1532
Oct – 09,23 $1952 $1490

VALID UPTIL 30 SEPT

Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room Child 2-11 year must share a room with 2/3 adults infants 0-23 months price is £255 for a seat in coach only Max occupancy per room is 3 persons (excluding infants). £120 reduction will apply for 2nd child without bed.

Departure in Oct-Dec lunches will not be provided on days 2,3,5 & 6.Prices for these have been adjusted accordingly.

Additional Excursions

Excursions Adult Child
Zurich City Tour €10 Free
Trummelbach Watersfalls €20 €15
(5-15 yrs)
Ice Flyer €12 €6
(5-15 yrs)
Rome Night Tour €20 Free
Lido Caberet Show €125 €35

HOTEL

Hotel No of Nights
Hotel Residenz or similarr 01
Ramada Hotel Engelberg or similar 03
Hotel Stay Inn or similar 01
Sharaton Padvoa or similar 01
Hotel Papillo Rome or similar 01
Hotel Lago Verde or similar 01
Business Park Hotel or similar 01
Novotel Massy or similar 02

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