Grand European Tour - England | France | Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Italy | Switzerland
3 Nights London
2 Nights Paris
2 Nights Amsterdam
1 Nights Cologne
1 Nights Munich
1 Nights Venice
2 Nights Rome
1 Nights Florence
3 Nights Zurich
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Package Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to London, the capital of England. On arrival at the airport you would proceed to your hotel for check-in.
London Eye and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
Roll up, roll up. Get your combined tickets to two of London's top attractions: a trip on the London Eye and a Thames River sightseeing cruise. You'll save money on the deal and enjoy a day of panoramic sightseeing in London, the world's greatest city.
London Eye
The London Eye is one of the world's tallest observation wheels, with views over London from more than 442 feet (135 meters) in the air. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it offers unrivalled panoramic vistas over London.
Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, up there with Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great city is from the deck of a boat. Aboard the sightseeing cruise, you'll travel in comfort and style past London's world-famous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London's famous sights glide by.
Cruises depart every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). You can hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours.
DAY 2
After continental breakfast, we take you to London Sightseeing Tour.
You will explore the very best of London on a fully-guided tour. You'll take a scenic drive through the West End and City past famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, see Mansion House (home to the Lord Mayor of London), the nearby Bank of England, known as the Old Lady of Thread needle Street and Trafalgar Square, see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
After lunch at Trafalgar square (at additional cost), take a tour of St. Paul's Cathedral, visit the Tower of London - the Tower of London is also and home to the priceless (Crown Jewels), including the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor. Later in the evening enjoy cruise on the River Thames for great views of the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and London's famous bridges.
Finally, you return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 3
After having hot continental breakfast at the hotel, today we proceed to famous (Skip the Line) Madame Tussauds London tour
Experience the glittering world of fame for a day with skip the line entry to Madame Tussauds interactive waxworks. You will be sneaking past the paparazzi to attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss, mingle with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad, Angelina, Michael Jackson and all the other A-list stars in your very own premiere party before taking your challenge in the Big Brother Diary Room.
Move on to the Sport Zone, where you can weigh in with Muhammad Ali and play soccer with David Beckham. Then practice your putting skills with Tiger Woods and enjoy the cheers of a roaring crowd as you step up to the podium as a world champion. Compete against Lewis Hamilton in the driving simulators before you take to the stage with Britney.
You will also get a chance to a brand new visitor experience - Marvel Super Heroes 4D. This exhibition brings to life your best loved Super Heroes through a mix of 4D animation, interactive themed areas and startlingly realistic Madam Tussauds wax figures, such as Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk. After Madam Tussauds, rest of the evening is at leisure. You can visit at your own expense, various other parts of London. Indian tourists can explore other parts of London such as South hall (mini India of England). You can taste the famous Indian delicacies and Indian fast food here. Overnight stay at your hotel in London.
DAY 4
After having Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Its time to check-out for a journey to Paris. Transfer to Paris would be through high speed train. You would be travelling to Paris from London via Euro tunnel. On arrival, check in to your hotel.
On reaching Paris, you check in to your hotel. Later in the evening we proceed to Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise and Paris Illuminations Night Tour.
Paris is enchanting by night, so take this comprehensive four-hour tour to experience the magic first-hand and discover why Paris is known as the City of Lights. You'll visit the illuminated Eiffel Tower, take a one-hour evening cruise on the Seine River and tour Paris' floodlit monuments at night.
You'll have unbeatable views of Paris at night from the Eiffel Tower, and again from the Seine River as you pass under the famous bridges of Paris. Then as you tour Paris' tree-lined boulevards in the comfort of your air-conditioned motor coach, you'll see the famous sights of Paris lit up for the night, including Concorde and Vendome Squares, Opera and the Champs-Elysees. Overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 5
You will have your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we begin our journey of Disneyland Resort Park Paris plus Walt Disney Studios Park.
Here you will discover Disneyland Resort, a Magical Kingdom not so far away - somewhere between a place where you wish upon a star and dreams come true, and classic Disney heroes and heroines live once upon a time in fairytales that are, happily, never ending.
Explore Disneyland Park and travel freely through the Kingdom of Entertainment and its 5 famous lands in Disneyland Paris:
* MAIN STREET, USA: a reminder of bygone America at the turn-of-the-century
* ADVENTURELAND: the country of adventure where all is possible and exoticism is guaranteed
* FANTASYLAND: the wonderful land of fairy tales and child dreams
* FRONTIERLAND: the world of the Far West, the legends and the folklore
* DISCOVERYLAND: to try amongst others in this futuristic land the newest attraction: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!
Right next door to Disneyland Park, discover the magical world of cinema and television at Walt Disney Studios Park - 4 cinemagical 'lots', featuring thrilling attractions and spectacular shows with your dreams center-stage.
Later in the evening, you return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 6
Breakfast would be served at your hotel in Paris, after having breakfast, you will check out of the hotel in Paris and aboard a high speed train to Amsterdam.
On arrival in Amsterdam, you will be transferred to your hotel.
After check in to your hotel in Amsterdam, the day is free to relax and unwind yourself at the hotel. You can visit many of the city's attraction at you pace and taste. Various attractions at Amsterdam include :-
Van Gogh Museum De Oude Kerk Hermitage Amsterdam Bijbels Museum Houseboat museum De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam Tulip Museum Amsterdam Museum Science center NEMO Cheese gift shop (Magna Plaza) Artis Royal Zoo Diamond Museum Amsterdam Filmmuseum House of Bols and much more.
Later in the evening, get romantic, board Candlelight Cruise which takes you through various Amsterdam Canals.
What could be more romantic than a candlelit cruise along the twinkling canals of Amsterdam? It's the perfect start to an evening of wine and food in Amsterdam, the city of diamonds and romance!
Relaxing in glass-enclosed comfort, you'll savor unlimited wine with cheese and nibbles as soft music plays amid the candlelight. Take a stop along the river for a short stroll of the city and the infamous red light district then its back onboard to sit back and watch the beautiful city of Amsterdam float gently past as you glide under bridges on this tranquil canal cruise.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Amsterdam.
DAY 7
After having hot continental breakfast at your hotel, proceed for Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Trip from Amsterdam
Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!
Next, you'll travel to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, on the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now called Ijselmeer). The old wooden houses here are built on stilts and locals still wear their colorful traditional dresses. Then, take a 20-minute boat trip from Volendam to Marken, with approximately 45 minutes at each stop (summer only). Later in the evening, you will return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 8
After having breakfast in the morning, you will proceed to check-out of the hotel and depart to board high speed train to Cologne. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Later on proceed for City tour of Cologne. You will visit:-
- The Chocolate Museum
- Duft Museum in Farina Haus
- Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
Later on board the panoramic cruise which passes through landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral: The Cologne Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany and Hohenzollern Bridge which is considered as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It is the most heavily used railway bridge in Germany, connecting the stations Köln Hauptbahnhof and Köln-Deutz with each other.
Later in the evening you return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 9
Enjoy hot buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Cologne and proceed to Cologne Airport to catch a flight to Munich.
Upon arrival at Munich Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Munich for check-in. later in the day, proceed for Munich City trip. Explore the Munich in open air double-decker buses. Discover the highlights of our city with our comprehensive tour. The route invites you to discover sights such as the Pinakotheken art museums, the world famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Marienplatz and the Viktualien market with its colorful outdoor stalls. The tour continues with the Palace of Nymphenburg, the former summer residence of the Bavarian elector princes and kings with its beautiful and spacious gardens.
To get an impression of modern Munich, you will visit the Olympic grounds where you will find other attractions like Sea Life, the BMW museum and the new BMW Car World. You will have a fantastic panoramic view from the top of the 290 meter high Olympic Tower, Stroll along Leopold street.
In the evening return back to your hotel in Munich and spend a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 10
After a continental breakfast, you will check out of the hotel in Munich and proceed to Venice.
In the evening, you will enjoy a romantic evening in Venice Gondola Riding in Gondola, you will glide along the Grand Canal. Get completely soaked in the city of Venice, an archipelago of 118 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges.
One of the gondoliers will play music and sing songs throughout the 35-minute ride. One thing is for sure - Only a gondola ride can capture the magic of Venice. Overnight stay at your hotel in Venice.
DAY 11
After having hot breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and proceed to Rome via high speed train.
In the afternoon, you will explore the Ancient Rome with visit to Colosseum and Palatine Hill.
Your tour begins atop the Colle Oppio with a panoramic view of the Colosseum, Rome's most recognizable landmark. Next, you will skip the long lines and gain special access to the Colosseum. Once inside, you will go through the bloody past of the amphitheater as you come across to tales of gladiators, mock sea-battles and executions.
After a brief rest at the Arch of Constantine, you will arrive at the Palatine Hill, the most famous of the seven hills of Rome.From here admire the views of the Roman Forum and Nero's Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. The last stop is a walk along the Via Sacra or 'Sacred Way', the main path through the Roman Forum that was used for triumphal processions. Tour ends at the temple which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated.
Later in the evening, return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 12
After having hot breakfast at the hotel, the day is at leisure. Enjoy the ancient rome at your own pace during the day. Later in the evening you will enjoy a ride and Dinner on River Tiber Dinner Cruise
Experience the enchantment of Rome at night when you take this romantic dinner cruise on the River Tiber.
As you step aboard, enjoy a welcome drink and admire the floodlit Castel Sant'Angelo, Emperor Hadrian’s magnificent mausoleum, on the opposite bank.
Then travel under the stars through the heart of the historic city while you dine like a Caesar on delicious Italian cuisine.
At Tiberina Island, the birthplace of Rome, your boat turns north and heads up to Risorgimento Bridge before dropping you back at Pier Sant’Angelo.
During the cruise you will be served a tasty Italian meal including:
• Appetizer with welcome drink
• Pasta dish
• Main course with vegetables
• Dessert or fresh fruit
• Mineral water and coffee
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.
DAY 13
No visit to Italy is complete without a visit to Florence. After having hot breakfast in the morning at the hotel in Rome, you will proceed to Florence via high speed train.
Explore the beauty of florence on your own by visiting Piazzale Michelangelo to admire wonderful panoramic views of Florence. Take walk of the cathedral (exterior) in the old city center, including Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors and the famous cupola by Brunelleschi.
In the afternoon, you will visit Pisa and the Leaning Tower.
Expand your stay in Florence with an afternoon visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy's most popular attractions.
After a panoramic drive through the Tuscan countryside, you'll drive along the embankment lining the River Arno into Pisa. Your visit begins with a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior visit). This masterpiece of Romanesque art is surrounded by the equally beautiful baptistery and cathedral.
You will then have free time to explore Pisa on your own. You will see Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. Founded by Napoleon in 1810, the university has been educating students and carrying out research for nearly two centuries. Later in the evening, you return back to your hotel in Florence for an overnight stay.
DAY 14
After having breakfast at the hotel in Florence, you will check out of the hotel and proceed to Zurich. You will definitely be immersed into the scenic grandeur, beautiful lakes, and impressive snow-clad mountains of Switzerland. The day is free for you to relax. Overnight stay at your hotel in Switzerland.
DAY 15
After having hot buffet breakfast at the hotel, your day begins with a tour to Mount Titlis and city of Lucerene from Zurich. Here you will spend a full day at Mount Titlis appreciating the Alps and their unmatched views from such great heights, including a cable car ride to the summit, a ride on the ice flyer and free time in Lucerne.
Travel over Albis Pass along the shores of the Lake of Four Cantons before arriving in the quaint town of Lucerne. Stretch your legs and see the major sites as your guide takes you on a brief city tour. Afterwards, enjoy approximately one hour of free time where you can choose to take a closer look at the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, or the new Concert and Congress Hall.
Your tour continues to the mountain resort town of Engelberg where the breath taking journey skywards begins. Board Rotair, the rotating cable car for panoramic views of alpine glaciers and ice boulders as you ascend 10,000 feet (3020 meters).
With approximately an hour and a half to enjoy the scenic Mount Titlis, bask on the sun terrace or dine in one of the numerous restaurants. You return back to the your hotel in Zurich later for an overnight stay.
DAY 16
You will have your breakfast at the hotel. Today we take a guided tour to Interlaken.
Venture to 'Glacier Village', in the heart of Switzerland's Alpine scenery for magnificent views and mountain-fresh air before paying a visit to beautiful Grindelwald, a well-known holiday resort. This is certainly a great way to escape the city for a real Alpine experience.
Your tour goes on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After some time at leisure in Interlaken journey to the well-known holiday resort of Grindelwald, which is nick-named the 'Glacier Village'. You will have enough time to explore this region on your own.
An optional cable car ride (operates only late May - late October) to the sunny terrace of Mt. First at 2168m / 7113 ft is recommended - for a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese Alps.
Proceed back to your hotel later for an overnight stay.
DAY 17
This is the last day of your tour. After having your buffet breakfast at the hotel, its time to pack you luggage and proceed back to home with beautiful memories of Europe.
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