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This fabulous
tour has hardly any peers. Great European cities, the spectacular
Swiss Alps, Jet Set French Riviera, the scenic delights of Tyrol,
the picture perfect landscape in the Austrian Alps and Lake District,
Imperial capital of Vienna, Sound of Music city Salzburg, to the
lovely Bavarian Capital Munich, Edinburgh in scenic Scodtland
and the English Lake District.
Ride the TGV, Enjoy a delightful overnight cruise on the North
Sea on the world famous DFDS.
Visit to Zermatt and view Matterhorn… Switzerland’s
most famous land mark !
Day
01 Arrive Paris 
Assemble at CSA to board your scheduled Alitalia / Air India flight
to Paris. Enjoy delicious lunch onboard. Arrive in the fashion
capital of the world 'Paris' by afternoon.
Upon arrival, after immigration & customs check, transfer
to hotel. Once we check into the hotel, it's time to freshen up
to gain energy to enjoy this marvelous tour to Europe. We start
in the afternoon with a city tour of Paris which introduces us
to this fascinating city and all its famous landmarks, such as
the Noterdam Cathedral, Arc De Triumph, Concorde Square, Montemarte,
Cleopatra’s Needle, Opera House, a drive through the Rue
St. Honore (which houses all famous fashion houses of the world),
which we shall pass by with photo stops… the images of which
you would have seen and visualised before and now you see in reality.
Then Ascend to 2nd stage of Eiffel Tower … one of the most
famous landmarks in the world for a panoramic view of Europe's
No.1 city. (Yet to the Parisian… and obvious facial blemish
to their loved city skyline !)
Evening 1 hr cruise on the river Seine past some of the famous
landmarks and bridges of Paris. Indian dinner with Music on Seine
Cruise. Return to hotel.
You may wish to explore Paris by night on your own by metro. Paris
livens up at night. Visit the Latin Quarter, Champs Ellysees,
Rue De Fontane, Rue St.Honore… where all the fashion houses
are located, Montemarte. You should return by midnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch is served on flight. Indian
dinner on board, cruise.
Day
02 Paris
Breakfast. Morning proceed to Disneyland Paris located just outside
the city, a fun filled day at the most popular Theme Park in Paris.
Enjoy the magic of Disne classics including shows and parades
staring favourite Disney Characters. Your Theme Park passport
admission ticket entitles you to unlimited access to more than
50 rides. After a fun- filled day depart. Disneyland at 1730 hrs
and arrive into the city. Indian dinner.
For the elderly or the Art Lover, the interest may lie in the
various museums and palaces that Paris has or in strolling its
Latin Quarter. We have something for them too !
In lieu of Euro Disney, we provide a metro pass; a museum pass
to explore these attractions. The museum pass allows you to visit
as many as 80 museums including Versailles, Louvre, Invalides,
Rodin, to name a few. There will be no need to stand in queues.
You will need to decide between the 2 options while registering
for the tour.
Included : An "Evening in Paris" programme comprising
an Illuminations drive through the brightly Lit… important
streets of Paris culminating with the original and World's no.1
"Can Can" show at Moulin Rouge. A film on Moulin Rouge
starring Nicole Kidman released recently is a box office hit!.
Meals: American breakfast. Indian dinner.
Day
03 Paris - Nice TGV Train – French Rivera
Breakfast. Morning we visit the world famous Louvre museum. Formerly
the Palace of the French kings, it slowly converted itself into
a museum from 1747. Louvre has 125 “classified” master
pieces among its huge collections including an Egyptian section,
“Winged Victory”, Venus De Milo, and of course Leonardo
De Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.
Then we walk across to Benelux, where you can buy authentic and
branded perfumes, cosmetics, fashion Jewellery. Lunch at Indian
restaurant and then to Gar De Lyon and board your super fast TGV
train to Nice.
NOTE: We arrange for Porterage (1 piece of baggage per person)
at the station in Nice for your convenience at no extra cost.
Arrive Nice transfer to hotel via Indian restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
4 Nice and Monte Carlo
Breakfast. Morning free to stroll around and get a feel of the
French Riviera (Cote D'Azur). Late morning, we proceed to the
film festival city of Cannes. Free time at the beach. Then post
lunch we meet our guide for sightseeing in the afternoon. We visit
Fragonard, perfume factory to see the fine art of perfume making…
shop for perfumes at ex factory prices (but not in their branded
bottles). Later into MONTE CARLO, capital of Monaco, ruled by
royalty. View from outside the apartment/villas of the rich and
the famous. We also view the Palace of Prince Rainer and the late
Princess Grace (both from outside). An hour out at the SBM Casino
… the world's oldest. Some free time here. Return via the
invigorating environment of Monte Carlo, Nice and the harbour
along the Moyneur Corniche. Return to hotel. Evening, take a stroll
in the surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
5 Nice –Cararra –Pisa -Florence Area
Breakfast. A scenic feast today. We drive through the French and
Italian Riviera through an almost unending array of tunnels to
reach Pisa via Cararra… the marble capital of Italy. View
the Leaning Tower (be careful of pick pockets). Then leave for
Florence to arrive at the Art Capital of Italy. Some free time
at Piazza Michael Angelo for a bird eye view of Florence. Then
we proceed to our hotel.
Optional: A post dinner walking tour of Florence for the Art Lover.
In store for us is a fascinating walking tour of Renaissance Florence
of the Piazza Della Signoria ... a virtual out door sculpture
gallery. View Piazza Palazzo Vechio, Giotto’s Tower, Pizza
Duomo, the Baptistry with its colorful mosaics and lastly Lorenzo
Ghiberti’s famous gilded doors that made none other than
the great master Michel Angelo exclaim “These Doors are
fit to stand at the Gates of Paradise”. (EUR 25 per person,
minimum of group size 25).
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
06 Florence Area – Rome
Breakfast. We depart for the eternal city Rome passing through
the scenic Tuscany district. Arrive Rome, the eternal city is
full of monuments each with a long period of history.
Some are in ruins, some in fine state. It takes time to time and
a lot of briefing to understand and appreciate. And what better
way than the Rome “Time Elevator” show…. In
a simulated environment, you travel the time line of history and
live the past. This 45 minutes action-packed ride brings to life
3000 years of Roman history. This unforgettable experience will
stay with you, as you tour the city. See Rome from above, flying
over the city, watching it burn. Join Romulus and Remus (founders
of Rome) on their ride into the forest, as your seat moves in
time with them. Through your headset, hear Brutus plotting to
kill Caesar. Feel the action, thanks to spectacular special effects
that will surprise and amuse you.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Vatican. See the majestic St.Peter's
church... seat of the Pope... and which hosts the famous Pieta
by Michael Angelo. Then visit the Imperial area viewing Rome's
most famous landmarks - The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Arch
De Constantine, The Pantheon, the Vittoria Emanuel monument and
finally on to the Trevi Fountain where you throw a coin and make
a wish. Some free time at Piazza Navonna which has the 3 fabulous
fountains by Bernini…. Great setting ! Check into hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
07 Rome – Venice
Breakfast. We depart for Venice to arrive there in time for an
afternoon sightseeing commencing at 1600 hrs. Feel the magic of
this unique city in a sight seeing tour. Its Canals are its roads,
its vaperettos are its buses, gently gliding along its canals
with brilliant mansions on both sides. Napoleon called it the
World's biggest drawing room.
We shall see the famous Bridge of Sighs, St. Marks Square. Free
time for you to feed the pigeons at St. Marks Square or visit
a Venetian Murano Glass factory or the many shops around St. Marks
Square where you can pick up beautiful Glassware and Crochette
work. It is an invigorating experience not to be found anywhere
else. Check into hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
08 Venice - Vienna
Breakfast. We commence our coach tour again today, driving through
unrivalled scenery... almost a picture perfect landscape….
through the Austrian Alps and Lake District.. We stop at Klagenfort
for a magnificent view of the Austrian Landscape…. Perhaps
the best view on any European tour. Then descend to the plains
of River Danube, heralding the Imperial Capital of Vienna... one
of the most beautiful cities in the World. Due an almost 650 years
old uninterrupted rule by the Hapsburg dynasty till after World
War I and largely saved from the ravages of the 2 World Wars,
Vienna’s Monuments are in fine state of maintenance and
the well planned and laid out city is a tourist’s delight….
Beautiful at day & charming at night with the landmarks well
lit up. The nightlife is varied and exciting. Check into hotel.
Free time in the evening to visit the Prater amusement park...
relatively inexpensive but full of fun !!!
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
09 Vienna
Breakfast. Morning sightseeing tour introduces us to the Austrian
Capital… & the city of Mozart and Strauss and the seat
of the Erstwhile Austro-Hungary Empire ruled by the Hapsburg Dynasty
for over 650 years till as late as World War I … Marvel
at the architectural excellence of its buildings and palaces,
all in the fine state of maintenance, lovely parks and Pedestrian
Walks, its fabulous Opera houses, the Rathaus and the Parliament
building in Neo Baroque style etc., the St.Stephen's spired cathedral
and the pedestrian area. Lunch follows and there after free time
to feel Vienna.
Perhaps you may wish to spend the afternoon in the Pedestrian
area at Stephen Platz and/or have an evening at a concert or spend
time at the Prater Amusement Park. The under ground metro system
of Vienna is excellent, clean and simple for even the 1st timer
can travel comfortably.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
10 Vienna – Salzburg - Munich
Breakfast. Morning board your coach and proceed on a scenic drive
to Salzburg… the sound of music city. Walking tour of this
beautiful city which is also the famous composer Mozart’s
birth place. Here music is an industry ! Then board your coach
and drive onto Munich...the Capital of the Bavarian province of
Germany.
Arrive Munich panoramic tour past the Olympic Stadium and the
other landmarks prior to arriving at the famous Marian Platz.
This pedestrian area is surrounded by departmental stores and
many period style buildings including the Rathaus. Witness the
chiming of Bells at the Glockenspiel with the various figuerettes
some on horse back rotating…a unique display seen only at
Munich. Then proceed to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
11 Munich – Wattens - Innsbruck - Lucerne
Breakfast. Morning board your coach and proceed on a scenic drive
to Innsbruck.
We arrive Wattens to see Swarovski famous crystal museum, in splendid
setting. Then an orientation tour of Innsbruck prior to departing
for Lake Lucerne. On arrival Lucerne, check into hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
12 Lake Lucerne – Excursion to Mt. Titlis
Breakfast. We set off at 1030 hrs for Engelberg for an included
excursion by a Rotoring Cable Car to MT.TITLIS... a thrilling
experience. On top there is an ICE PALACE . Play in the snow and
also do Ice Flier. Late afternoon return to base and then drive
to Lake Lucerne. Free time on the lake front.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
13 Lake Lucerne – Jungfrau - Interlanken
Breakfast. Today, we proceed to Interlaken via Trummelbach - the
only glacial water falls in Europe inside the mountain and releasing
upto 20,000 liters of water per second!!! (We see the major 6
of the 16 water falls at the source... accessing it through carefully
constructed path and tunnels. An absolute thriller... hard to
come by anywhere.
Then we store for you an excursion to JUNG FRAU by mountain RACKRAIL.
The highest mountain railway in Europe and see the magnificent
ICE PALACE. The train ride is about 1 hrs 45 minutes each way.
Adequate time at the top. Evening return to Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
14 Interlaken – Excursion to Zermatt
Breakfast. Morning we proceed to Zermatt. A day Excursion to the
city of its own kind and often known as the Mountain Mecca and
is truly the place of highest mountain peaks in Switzerland. Zermatt
is encircled by a famous ring of 29 mountains over 4000 meters
(13000 feet) high. Zermatt is car-free and is the only non-polluting
zone of Switzerland; consequently any walking around is very pleasant.
A promenade down the main street is a delight. At any time, it
is delightful to explore some of the tiny (and romantic) cobbled
alleyways just off the main street, where you will find ancient
sun browned barns and traditional chalets. People here still go
around in Traditional costumes; horse drawn carriages are commonplace.
It is very much like stepping back in time. There is no better
place to see this Mecca in the whole of Switzerland believe us
ITS OUT OF THE WORLD!!!!!! Return back to Interlaken.
The beauty of the setting is unsurpassed. Dominated by the unmistakable
peak of the Matterhorn, at 4478 meters (14,692 ft), standing alone
at the head of the valley. Matterhorn is the most unmistakable
landmark of Switzerland.
The enroute scenery between Interlaken and Zermatt is enchanting
to say the least. You travel by road and rail… we leave
it here and leave it to you to narrate your memorable experiences
on your return.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day 15 Interlaken - Lake Titisee – Rhineland
Breakfast. Morning board your coach and drive to Lake Titisee….
In the heart of Black Forest. Free time for shopping. Here you
can buy the famous Cuckoo clocks.
Then we get into the Autobahn and speed to Rhine Land. Check into
hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day
16 Rhineland – Amsterdam
Breakfast. Morning we depart our hotel to go into the heart of
Rhineland. Here we do a cruise on River Rhine past Vineyards and
old castles. Then continue to Amsterdam. On arrival Amsterdam,
first we visit a diamond factory followed by a canal cruise …
the best way to see the 700 years old city. Then some free time
at Dam Square. Dinner and check into hotel.
Those of you who wish to explore Amsterdam by night, we have an
optional programme which provides for transfer to Dam Square and
back with some free time and a show at Casa Rosa (E 35 per person).
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day 17 Amsterdam – DFDS Cruise – London
Morning we first visit the newly opened Tulip Park. During the
Tulip season we of course get to see the Tulips. All through the
summer in this show garden is a profusion of colours… a
wide range of flowers and plants very neatly laid out and landscaped.
Here you also get to buy the bulbs, seeds and which you may wish
to bring back home. There is also a lovely handicraft center for
Dutch souvenirs at modest prices. Some wind mill viewing and a
visit to a clog and cheese factory.
Then onto Hague to see Madurodam… Holland in Miniature.
Some time at Madurodam.
Late afternoon we drive to the port to board the famous DFDS (Scandinavian)
Seaways to UK. Dinner on ship with some specially arrange Indian
menu. Please note your checked baggage goes with the coach on
the ship and you need to carry only your overnight hand bag with
a change to your cabin.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch and Indian dinner.
Day 18 New Castle - Edinburgh
The ship docks at New Castle port ... in great setting at 0800
hrs. Then through some of the finest landscapes anywhere in the
world to Edinburgh… a short 2 ½ hr drive. Edinburgh
is rated as one of the 10 most beautiful cities in the world with
the famous Edinburgh Castle majestically overlooking the city.
Sightseeing introduces us to the city and followed by an included
visit to the castle. Later afternoon at leisure. Dinner at Indian
restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and Indian dinner.
Day
19 Edinburgh – Lake District - Coventry
Morning breakfast. We begin our day with a spectacular drive through
the Southern Uplands to the area Known as " Devils Beef Tub".
We see some of Britain's most scenic stop as we drive along the
lakes and valleys of the English Lake District and via Carlisel
to stop at lakeside Windermere. Some free time. Then along the
shores of Winderemere and through pastures, reminiscent of Wordsworth's
great poetry, we arrive in the town of Coventry. Dinner at Indian
restaurant. Check into hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Indian dinner.
Day 20 Coventry - London
Breakfast. Today, a short drive (2 hours approx) takes us to London.
On arrival, a city tour covering important land marks such as
Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Parliament House, Big-Ben,
West Minister Abbey prior to visiting Madame Tussade’s wax
museum. Then check into hotel. Afternoon free for shopping. Dinner
at Indian restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and Indian dinner.
Day 21 Depart London
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for your flight to
India with happy memories of a fabulous European Bonanza.
Meals: Breakfast.
Note
: You may extend your stay in London at a supplement.
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Sight Seeing Includes: |
|
France |
| Paris |
Half day city tour; 2nd Stage of Eiffel Tower ; Evening Seine
Cruise with Gala dinner; shopping time. Included is a night
out at Moulin Rouge to see the world's no.1 Can Can show;
Full day
Euro Disney tour; visit the world famous museum Lourve to
see The Mona Lisa. |
| TGV |
Ride the
world's fastest train on its premier sector Paris-Nice. |
| French
Riviera |
Perfume factory
visit ; Full day Riviera tour and Monte Carlo visit with guide.
Visit to the famous perfumery Fragonard and see a demonstration
on the fine art of perfume making at the Perfume capital of
the World. |
| Italy |
| Pisa |
Visit Leaning
Tower of Pisa ; Square of Miracles. |
| Florence |
Enroute visit
Piazzale Michel Angelo; (Optional: Evening walking tour of
Renaissance Florence E 25.) |
| Rome |
Vatican
& St.Peter’s Church; half day Rome city tour, Time
Elevator show in Rome. |
| Venice |
Veperetto
ride through Grand Canal ; half day Venice tour. |
| Austria |
| Vienna |
Half day
city tour of Vienna city. |
| Salzburg |
Sound Of
Music City Visit ; Walking Tour |
| Germany
|
| Munich |
City tour
including time at Marian Platz. |
| Innsbruck |
City tour
of Innsbruck ; Swarovski famous Crystal Museum visit. |
| Lucerne |
Mt.Titlis
; Rhine Falls |
| Rhineland |
Black Forest;
Rhine Cruise |
| Switzerland |
| Interlaken |
Trummelbuch
Glacial Water Falls; Jung Frau; Day Excursion To Zermatt. |
| Netherlands |
| Amsterdam |
Canal Cruise;
Diamond factory visit; Madurodam…. "Holland in
Miniature”; visit the Tulip Park; Wind Mill viewing.
|
| Cruise |
1 night Cruise
on North Sea on world famous DFDS from Amsterdam to New Castle. |
| Edinburgh |
Visit to
Edinburgh Castle; city tour. |
| Lake District
Area |
1 night
|
| United
Kingdom |
| London |
Madame Tussade
Wax Museum; 1/2 day London city tour with Guide, including
Parliament, Oxford Street, Big-Ben etc. Courtesy transfer
to Swaminarayan temple. |
| Scenic Drives |
In the Dolomites
and Switzerland; the picture perfect scenery enroute Venice-Vienna-Salzburg,
New Castle - Edinburgh - English Lake District. |
| Meals |
|
| Breakfast |
Daily Continental
breakfast with cereals. One American breakfast |
| Lunches |
Indian Lunches,
as per itinerary. |
| Dinners |
Indian dinners,
as per itinerary. |
