
This is the classical tour of Europe – all of it in just 11 days …
Highlights
Dutch Countryside tour
Rhine Cruise
Swaroski Crystal museum
Florence – Pisa Sightseeing
Explore Rome & Paris
Mt Titlis Excursion
DAY 1: London – Dover - Calais –Netherlands
Today, you will check out of the hotel. Your tour coach will take you to the Dover port where you will board a ferry that will take you to reach Calais. You will then travel through Belgium to reach Den Haag in Netherlands. You will be taken to the Madurodam Model Village to see a miniature Holland. And your way, you can enjoy the earthy countryside view and the famous windmills of Holland. You will be taken to a hotel to check in. After dinner, you may opt to go for an addition excursion of a night tour of Amsterdam.
DAY 2: Netherlands - Cologne – Rhine Cruise - Mannheim/Frankfurt area
Today, you will be taken to Cologne in Germany. You can check out the marvellous Gothic twin spire cathedral. Next, you will be driven to a shore of the River Rhine for a cruise. Relaxing atop the ship, you can enjoy the scenic beauty around: beautiful castles and fortresses that take you to a bygone era.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day3: Mannheim/Frankfurt area – Innsbruck
see Hofburg, the Imperial Palace and Goldenes Dachl, the Golden Roof. You will check into a hotel later in the evening.
DAY 4: Innsbruck - Venice/Padova area
Today, after checking out, you will get on your journey to Italy. You will pass through Europabrücke or Europe Bridge. The mountain range of Alps will make your way into Italy through the famous Brenner Pass. You will reach Venice, one of the most romantic cities of the world. Your sightseeing in this beautiful city will start with a boat ride to the famous St. Mark’s Square. You will see the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace and the Basilica di San Marco. If time permits, you can catch the Venetian glass blowers at work and even buy a thing or two. After heavy-duty sightseeing, you will check into a hotel for the night’s rest.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 5: Venice/Padova area – Pisa - Arezzo
You will leave for Pisa today. You will cross the picturesque mountain range of Apennines and beautiful countryside of Tuscany to reach Pisa. Here, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli or the Square of Miracles. The square houses the Duomo, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistry and the Camposanto. You can spend some time browsing through shops for souvenirs you would like to take back home. You will later check into a hotel at Arezzo.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 6: Arezzo – Rome – Arezzo
Today, you will leave Arezzo to visit Rome, the capital city of Italy. The drive to Rome will be pleasant as you pass by the Chianti wine country and numerous fortresses. A local guide in Rome will take you to the famous Vatican Museums. Later, in the afternoon, you will visit the Colosseum, the Roman amphitheatre and the stunning Trevi Fountain. You will be dropped back at the hotel for the night.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 7: Arezzo – Florence - Lugano – Switzerland
Today, you will leave for Florence. You will visit Piazzale Michelangelo, a square that offers a panoramic view of the city. You will embark on your journey to Switzerland next passing through the scenic regions of Como and Lugano. You will have a stopover at Lugano before reaching the Swiss country. You will be checking into a hotel in the night.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY8: Switzerland: Mount Titlis - Lucerne
Your exciting tour of Switzerland will begin with Engelberg where Mount Titlis, the highest point in Central Switzerland, awaits you. You will ascend to ride in Rotair, one of only two revolving cable cars in the world. From a height of 10,000 feet, you can enjoy the scenic beauty around. You can enjoy the cold calmness of the Glacier Grotto here. You will descend from the mountain in the afternoon and later proceed to visit Lucerne. In Lucerne, you will be taken to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. You can either choose to retire in your room for the night or go for the additional excursion, a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 9: Switzerland – Paris
You will bid bye to Switzerland today and head towards France. As you enter the country, you will witness beautiful vineyards and mustard fields pass by. On reaching Paris, you will check into your hotel. You can either choose to spend the evening relaxing or go for the additional excursion, Paris by Night tour. Apart from enjoying the sights and sounds of Paris in the night, you will enjoy a serene cruise on the River Seine.
Meal(s): Breakfast
DAY 10: Paris
Today is choice day. You can either go for a city tour of Paris or visit the Disneyland Paris Theme Park.
If you choose to go for the Paris tour, you will be taken around to see Hotel des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the Opera. Later, you will see Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, among other things, in the Louvre Museum. In Versailles, a local guide will take you to the Palace of Versailles. You can join an optional Paris cabaret show to end the day.
Meal(s): Breakfast
If you choose the Disneyland Park, you will be able to spend a day having fun and frolicking with your family. The place is just perfect for children. Apart from meeting your favourite Walt Disney characters, you can enjoy various rides. At the end of the day, you can join an optional Paris Cabaret show.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11 : Paris – Departure