Grand Europe Tour

Europe is never boring. Europe stands the test of time, in more ways than one. Not only is it rich in history, it is also a destination that practically demands repeat visits. Travelers can visit year after year and never see the same sights twice. There simply is no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.

Program

Day 1:Arrival-Hotel Check in – Guided city tour of Paris

• Alexander Bridge
• Arc de Triomphe
• Concorde Square
• Opera House
• Invalides
• Champs Elysees
• Overnight in Paris or similar (D)

Note: Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower it may take up to 2-3 hours in the queue.

Day 2:Guided tour of Versailles Palace – Louvre Museum – Eiffel Tower (3rd level) – Optional Lido show

• Proceed for a Guided tour of Versailles Palace with private apartments, opera hall, the chapel and Hall of Mirrors
• Visit the Louvre Museum where you will get opportunity to see famous painting of Monalisa
• Visit the top level of the Eiffel Tower
• Tonight you have a chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido show. Overnight in Paris or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 3:Disneyland Paris

• Visit Disneyland Park or the Disneyland Studios. All rides are included (B, LC, D)

Day 4:Orientation tour of Brussels – Photo Stop at Atomium

• Proceed to Brussels, for an orientation tour
• Visit Grand Place with free time, photo stop at the MannekenPis statue and Atomium
• Overnight in Eindhoven or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 5:Until 14^th May – Keukenhof – Dam Square– Amsterdam canal cruise – Madurodam

• After continental buffet breakfast we proceed to Keukenhof – the largest spring garden in the world
• Visit the famous Dam Square: see the Royal Palace, the NieuweKerk and the War Memorial. Later Cruise on the canals in a glass–topped boat
• Visit Madurodam–Holland in miniature
• Overnight in Amsterdam Hotel NH Noordwijk Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst or similar 4* (B, L, D)

OR

Day 5:From 15^th May –Volendam – Cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory – Dam Square – Amsterdam canal cruise – Madurodam

• Proceed to Volendam, visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe factory
• Next, visit the famous Dam Square: see the Royal Palace, the NieuweKerk and the War Memorial
• Later cruise on the canals in a glass–topped boat
• Visit Madurodam– Holland in miniature
• Overnight in Amsterdam Hotel NH Noordwijk Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst or similar 4*. (B, L, D)

Day 6:Cologne Cathedral – Rhine River cruise – Frankfurt orientation tour

• Proceed to Cologne, visit the Cologne Cathedral
• Later enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Rhine
• Proceed for a Frankfurt orientation tour
• Overnight in Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Neu Isenburg or similar 4*. (B, L, D)

Day 7:Black Forest – Visit Rhine Falls with boat ride

• Proceed to the Black forest region: demonstration on Cuckoo Clocks
• Next drive into Schaffhausen, here, enjoy a boat ride at the Rhine falls
• Overnight in Zurich / Central Switzerland. (B, L, D)
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Day 8:Day is Free OR Jungfraujoch and Interlaken with lunch (Optional)

• Today is at leisure

OR

• You can join us on an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice, a high–point of your tour!
• Take a Cogwheel Train from Lauterbrunnen / GrindelwaldGrund to a height of 3,454 metres to Europe’s highest railway station – a world of eternal ice and snow
• Visit the Ice Palace
• Visit the Sphinx Observatory Deck to view longest glacier in the Alps
• Later take a photo stop at Interlaken
• Overnight in Zurich / Central Switzerland or similar. (B, D)

Note: Passengers not opting for Optional excursion the dinner will be packed and delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.

Day 9:Orientation tour of Lucerne – Mt. Titlis. Proceed to Lucerne. Swiss Chocolate Factory Visit

• Enjoy an orientation tour: See Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke. Here you will also have some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates
• Proceed for a visit of a Swiss chocolate factory
• Later enjoy Cable Car rides including the world’s first rotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres
• Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk” a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis. Overnight in Zurich / Central Switzerland or similar 4*. (B, L, D)

Day 10:Fly back with Happy and pleasant memories.

Add On Austria and Italy

Day 10:Orientation tour of Innsbruck – Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop

• Drive to Innsbruck for an orientation tour: Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse
• Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop
• Overnight in Seefeld or similar (B, L, D)

Day 11:Drive to Italy to board a private boat to the Venice

• Mark’s square with the Basilica
• Doge’s Palace
• Campanile
• Bridge of Sighs
• Later enjoy a Gondola ride
• Also visit the Murano Glass showroom
• Overnight in Venice Mestre  4* hotel or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 12:

• Guided city tour of Florence – See Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Proceed to Florence for a guided walking city tour: see the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria
• Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
• Later, drive to Pisa: Visit the Square of Miracles with some free time to shop
• Overnight in Arezzo or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 13:

• Guided tour of Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel – Guided city tour of Rome. Proceed to Rome for a guided city tour of Vatican & Rome
• Enter the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed) including a visit to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and visit St. Peter’s Basilica
• Later see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and many more sights of this historic city
• Overnight in Rome or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 14:Fly back with pleasant memories…

Meals

• Daily Continental buffet breakfast
• 7/11 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non–vegetarian lunches
• 9/13 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non–vegetarian dinners
• Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian.

Accommodation

• 03 nights at Hotel INN /Novotel / Millennium CDG or similar 4*in Paris
• 02 nights at Hotel NH Noordwijk Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst or similar 4* in Amsterdam
• 01 night at Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Neu Isenberg or similar 4* in Frankfurt
• 03 nights at Hotel Swiss Star Wetzikon or similar 4* in Zurich
• 01 night at Hotel Seefeld Lodge or similar 4*/ Hotel Dollinger GmbH or similar 3*
• 01 night Smart Hotel Holiday or similar 4* in Venice Mestre
• 01 night at Hotel Datini or similar 4* in Prato
• 01 night at Quality Hotel Rouge et Noir or similar 4* in Rome.

Note: All hotels will be either around the airport area or in the outskirts. Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. Double bed will be Queen size and not King size. Hotel rooms may be air conditioned / air cooled or fans will be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels is set as per European weather conditions.

Included:

• Sightseeing, Transfers, Meals and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary
• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned coach.
• Services of a professional and friendly Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 20 Full Paying Guests).

Not Included:

• The cost of the Airfare, Passport, and POE charges, Visa charges, Overseas Travel Insurance, etc.
• GST of 5% & TCS 5 %
• Any expenses of personal nature such as Porterage, Laundry, and Alcohol, Food or Drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls
• Any extra meals not included in the itinerary. Meals are pre – set and a choice of menu is not available
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
• Tipping is expected from everyone for providing service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides etc. It is mandatory to pay tip of Euro 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 13 Days, the total Tips amount is Euros 39 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
• RT PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies.