Tour overview
A Bestseller Tour, it offers a complete European experience for first time travelers who wish to see the most important sights in Europe in 13 days at an affordable budget. The tour is medium paced (days usually start at 9 am in the morning and ends by 8 pm). It involves stay in comfortable 4 star hotels (typically in the outskirts of cities 20 km from city center). There are delicious Indian meals provided on tour and also a full time experienced tour manager (who speaks Hindi and English) accompanies the group to take care of their needs.
Cities Covered : Paris 3N, Amsterdam 1N, Cologne 1N, Zurich 3N, Innsbruck 1N, Padova 1N, Arezzo 2N
Highlights
Stay in good 4 star hotels in Europe
Daily Continental Breakfast
11 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Lunches
12 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners
All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach
Schengen Visa Charges and Travel Insurance Included
Guaranteed Schengen Visa Appointments
Services of a English/Hindi Experienced Tour Manager
🍴 MEALS
12 Continental Breakfast, 11 Indian Lunches and 12 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg/Jain Food)
✈️ FLIGHTS
To and Fro Flights Included (into Paris out of Milan)
👤 Guide Languages
English, Hindi
🛎️ Hotels Used
Paris (3 nights)
Stay for 3 nights at The Atrium Hotel & Conference Centre Paris CDG Airport, by Penta or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
Amsterdam (1 night)
Stay for 1 night at Van der Valk Hotel A4 Schiphol or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
Cologne (1 night)
Stay for 1 night at Leonardo Royal Hotel Köln – Am Stadtwald or similar
Standard Room
Breakfastt
Zurich (3 nights)
Stay for 3 nights at Sihlpark Hotel and Spa or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
Innsbruck (1 night)
Stay for 1 night at Hotel Alpenhof or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
Padova (1 night)
Stay for 1 night at UNAWAY Hotel Occhiobello or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
Arezzo (2 night)
Stay for 2 nights at Hotel Planet or similar
Standard Room
Breakfast
➤ Included in the price
⟟ Paris
Pairs City tour with a local guide
Standard Travel Insurance
Multiple Entry Schengen Visa (with Guaranteed Visa Appointments)
Visit to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Disneyland Paris
Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
⟟ Amsterdam
Photo stop at the Atomium
The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue
Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise
Walk through the world’s largest and the most beautiful floral display at Keukenhof (till 15th May)
Visit Zaanse Schaans (countryside in Netherlands with Windmills) post 15th May
Amsterdam Orientation Tour with Dam Square Visit
Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
⟟ Cologne
Visit the heart of beautiful Black Forest
Demonstration of cuckoo clock making
Visit the Gothic-Masterpiece Cologne Cathedral
Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
⟟ Zurich
Orientation Tour of Interlaken with optional Jungfrau (at extra cost)
Full Orientation tour of Lucerne
Ride in the world’s first revolving cable car
View the magnification Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt. Titlis
Zurich Orientation Tour covering Bahnofstrasse, Zurich Lake, Grossmunster and Fraumunster
Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
⟟ Innsbruck
Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop
See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof
Experience the toy train ride at Vaduz
Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
⟟ Padova
St. Mark’s square by Private boat
Enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride
Daily Indian lunches and dinners
⟟ Arezzo
Visit Square of Miracles
Photo-stop at the Leaning Tower
Visit the Vatican City (smallest country in the world)
Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit to Trevi Fountain
Daily Indian lunches and dinners
Available Departures : April 2024 | May 2024 | June 2024
Included
- 12 Nights hotel accommodation
- To and Fro Flights Included
- All meals as per itinerary
- Multiple Entry Schengen Visa (with Guaranteed Visa Appointments)
- All sightseeing with Entrance Fees as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English-Hindi Speaking Tour Guide
Not Included
- 5% TCS
- Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides, etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of EUR 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 13 Days, the total Tips amount is Euro 39 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- The tour cost does not include POE charges
- No porterage included
- Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested/Optional Excursions
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls, etc.
- Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Day 1: Arrival in Paris - The City of Romance, Lights and Glamour
We can’t wait to welcome your arrival in Paris, the city of romance and glamour. After going through the immigration process, your guide will be waiting to escort you to the hotel and help with check-in. After check-in, spend your day at your own pace before your overnight in Paris. (Dinner)Overnight in Paris. (Dinner)
Day 2: Paris City Tour – Eiffel Tower 2nd Level and Romantic River Seine Cruise
Today we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the most recognised fashionable avenues in the world, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides and several others. Next we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 2nd Level, and get a stunning view of the city from the top. With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Next we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruise, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more. Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 3: Enjoy your fun filled day at Disneyland Paris
This day experience a day full of excitement at this popular amusement park. The destination to relax and enjoy different kind of thrill rides and studio movies with your loved ones. You may choose between Disney Parks, where fairy tales take flight across five incredible lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades with Disney Characters OR you may visit the Walt Disney Studios Park and be astounded by the outstanding stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets used for creating blockbuster movies. Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Brussels and visit Grand Place, Manneken Pis Statue and Atomium Photostop
Today we proceed to Brussels, Headquarters of the European Union and capital of Belgium. On arrival in Brussels we visit one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, home to the medieval Town Hall and the fabled Manneken Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church and stop for a photograph at the Atomium. Later we moved to the Netherlands where we will reach our hotel in Amsterdam (near Schipol) by evening and check-in. You will have free time to go into the city (on your own) and enjoy the Amsterdam night life. Overnight in Amsterdam. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 5: Explore Amsterdam with Canal Cruise – Visit Keukenhof Gardens (until 15th May) or The Zaanse Schans (From 16th May) - Amsterdam Orientation Tour with Dam Square
Enjoy your breakfast today before we check-out to explore Netherlands. Before 16th May, we’ll go check out the Keukenhof Gardens which is where you can see gorgeous blooming tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. You can feel that it’s truly Spring now as you walk through the field of flowers that were established 1949. From 16th May onwards we will venture out of the city to take a half-day tour to the famous little village of Zaanse Schans. Explore this unique historical town on a guided tour with its majestic windmills and wooden houses and traditional crafts. Visit a clog maker and observe how the famous Dutch wooden shoe is made and proceed to visit a cheese farm afterward. Board a glass-topped boat where you will experience the best of this historical city. Thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses. In the afternoon we will do a short orientation tour of Amsterdam where we will spend time at Dam Square. Along the way, marvel at the monuments of Dam Square, including the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kirk. We then drive towards Cologne, a 2000 years old city spanning the Rhine river and famous for Eau de Cologne. Overnight in Germany. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 6: Visit Cologne Cathedral, Travel to the Heart of the Black Forest and Visit Switzerland’s Largest Waterfall - The Rhine Falls
After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, we’re going to check-out and leave for a visit to the Cologne Cathedral. This Gothic structure has 515-feet twin towers and is a World Heritage site as Northern Europe’s largest cathedral. We’ll leave the cathedral to head into the Black Forest, a truly breathtaking forest of pines and firs. The sight of the small villages nestled amidst the heart of the Black Forest will be something out of this world that’ll have you feel breathless. Watch the local craftsmen working on their cuckoo clocks. Sit and relax with a warm cup of drink as we enjoy the scenery before us. We’ll continue driving to Switzerland with a stop at Schaffhausen that’s best known as where you can see Europe’s biggest falls, the Rhine Falls. The sheer size and powerful current will make this an unforgettable sight as you make your way to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 7: Magical Alpine Excursion to the Top of Europe – The Amazing Jungfraujoch and Scenic Interlaken (Extra Cost)
Get set for a memorable magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, a high–point of your tour. This tour is not included and can be added at extra cost. First we proceed to Grindelwald Terminal. The new 3S-Bahn Eiger Express takes you from the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station in just 15 minutes. There you board a cogwheel train to reach the highest railway station in Europe at 11,333 feet – a world of eternal ice and snow. Visit the Ice Palace where artists create their work of art in ice. Visit the Sphinx observatory deck to experience a breath-taking panoramic view of the longest glacier in the Alps - Aletsch Glacier. Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 8: Zurich City Tour – World’s First Rotating Cable Car Rotair Up Mt. Titlis Peak At 3,020m
Today our day starts by exploring Zurich. See the highlights of Zürich, such as the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse, and the famous financial district. Stop at the picturesque harbor of Enge and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich. See the patriarchal guild houses, Zürich Town Hall, and Europe's largest clock face on the Romanesque church of St. Peter. See the imposing cathedral of Grossmünster, and look at the Fraumünster church, whose stained-glass windows are by Marc Chagall. We continue our journey to the small and beautiful town of Engelberg. Enjoy amazing scenery, a once in a lifetime experience with an exhilarating trip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 meters on various cable cars including Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Get a breath taking unrestricted 360 degrees stunning view of the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses and pristine white snow fields, dotted with massive ice boulders from every angle. Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk” the highest suspension bridge in Europe along the cliff of Mt.Titlis. Later proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne one of most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke (Chapel Bridge) with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Overnight in Zurich. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 9: Train Ride at the Capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum and the Tyrolean Capital of Austria, Innsbruck
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we check-out and leave for our next destination. We’re going to hop on a comfortable ride with Innsbruck as today’s goal. But before that, we’ll make a stop at Vaduz, a cozy town nestled between Switzerland and Austria. This is where we’ll go on a scenic train ride for 30 minutes and see all the beautiful and unique landmarks of this place. After the train ride, we continue to Wattens where we can check out the Swarovski World of Crystals. Check out the beautiful, shimmering works of art in the form of colourful Swarovski crystals. Then continue to Innsbruck where we’ll go on an orientation tour, starting with the iconic landmark, Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). It was completed in 1500 and made of over 2,500 fire gilded copper tiles. The balcony was made to mark Emperor Maximilian I’s wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza and they often watched festivals and tournaments from there. Then take a walk on Maria Theresien Strasse where one can find cafes and amazing baroque architecture. We’ll finally head over to the hotel for check-in and spend the night in Austria. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 10: Transfer to Venice – the Floating City of Italy with Gondola Ride
Check out of your hotel and proceed towards Venice – Italy. City of Beautiful Monuments, Serpentine Canals, city that inspired poetry and passion through the ages. Arrive at the pier in Venice, where we board a private boat. Enjoy your ride while you sail over the Giudecca Canal, to arrive at St. Mark’s Square – the main square of Venice. View St Mark’s Basilica - one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture. Witness the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tower with the dominant sign of the Zodiac and current phase of the moon. See the Bridge of Sighs, made of white lime stone, that passes over the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the old prisons with interrogations rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Treasure a romantic Gondola ride in a flat bottomed Venetian rowing boat, amidst the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings. This truly is the best way to enjoy this enchanting city. We return to the pier and later check in to your hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 11: Transfer to Florence with City Tour – Piazzale Michelangelo
After breakfast, we will check-out from the hotel and leave Padova for Florence. It is the city of Renaissance, known for the rich art and culture of works that were influenced by classical style throughout the 14th to 16th centuries. View the Duomo – the city’s most iconic landmark, the Campanile and the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise. Also see the Piazza Della Signoria – an open-air museum crammed with Renaissance sculptures, edged by historic cafes and presided over by the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio and the famed Ponte Vecchio (bridge) across the River Arno. Next, drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular panoramic view of the city. We also have some free time for shopping in Florence before driving to the Tuscany region where we spend our night. Overnight in the Tuscany region. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 12: Visit Rome - the Eternal City – The World’s Smallest Country - Vatican & St. Peter’s Basilica
Today check-out and proceed towards the eternal city of Rome. Enjoy a guided city tour of Rome with an expert English-speaking local guide. Next visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (Please note shorts or sleeveless vests are not allowed). Visit the divinely beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s. Get mesmerized by the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. We continue and then drive to view the magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre that is still well preserved. Next, Visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains. The Legend says that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. Later we drive back to Arezzo for overnight stay. Overnight in Arezzo. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 13: Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa and Departure from Italy
We will check-out after breakfast and we’re going to continue driving to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This world wonder is a typical sight when you’re at the Square of Miracles or Piazza dei Miracoli. The square is also where you can see the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, the Monumental Cemetery, the Baptistry, and the Sinopie Museum. Many may not know that the construction of the Duomo here began in the 11th century! After viewing the tower, there’ll be a ride taking you to the airport for your scheduled departure. You’ll be back home with the best memories from your trip!
