Grand Tour of Europe

13 Nights/14 Days

9 Countries

Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, The

Day 1: Paris Arrival, River Seine Cruise

We welcome you to the magnificent continent of Europe. Our Tour Manager will meet you at the arrivals hall after immigration. Welcome to the city of Paris.

Please note the tour begins at 1500 hrs from Paris CDG Airport.

Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognizable
architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures.
We begin our tour of Europe with a visit to the most beautiful city of the continent.
Later experience a panoramic boat cruise along the River Seine. With entirely glass topped
vessels, these exquisite boats are constructed to explore the breathtaking views of the
Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Notre Dame
Cathedral, Paris’ own Statue of Liberty as well as many other landmarks. Enjoy a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Panoramic Tour of Paris, Eiffel Tower 2nd Level, Evening in Paris with Lido Show (Optional Tour)

After breakfast, we embark on a panoramic tour of Paris where you will have the witness
sights such as Champs Elysees, Opera Garnier, Arc De Triomphe, Louvre Palace, Grand
Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexandre Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene
Church, Trocadéro Square, Conciergerie and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, we continue to
the centre of Paris to visit the most famous attraction in Paris, the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889,
and designed by the young engineer Gustav Eiffel, the tower stands 324 metres (1,063 feet)
tall. Enjoy spectacular views of the city from the second level. Later, you can take the
optional tour to experience the Lido Show. Widely considered one of the French capital’s
most stylish cabaret venues, the Lido de Paris has been dazzling guests with its extravagant
sets and talented dance troupes since 1946. Experience an unforgettable evening of
energetic dancing, fabulous costumes, shimmering lighting and all the glitz and glamour of
the cabaret. Be mesmerized as the team of over 70 talented performers — including
acrobats, gymnasts, ice skaters and the famous Bluebell Girls — showcase their skills on
stage. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Full day Disneyland Park (Optional Tour)

Day free to explore Paris on your own OR take the opportunity to visit the famous
Disneyland in Paris. Your one day one park pass allows entry to the intriguing Disneyland
Paris. Disneyland® Park has big thrills and kid-friendly adventures for the whole family.
Experience the storybook world of Disney® as you discover the five magical themed lands
where enchantment lives: Main Street USA, Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. Disneyland Paris, provides an exciting vacation for the family with its famous
shows and rides such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain: Mission 2, Star Tours, Buzz
Lightyear Laser Blast, Big Thunder Mountain and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril
among many more. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 – Brussels Orientation Tour & Mini Europe

Today, we proceed to the Belgian capital, Brussels, which is the capital of the European
Union. Belgium’s fascinating capital, and the administrative capital of the EU, Brussels is
historic yet hip, bureaucratic yet bizarre, self confident yet unshowy, and multicultural to its
roots. All this plays out in a cityscape that swings from majestic to quirky to rundown and
back again. Organic art nouveau facades face off against 1960s concrete developments,
and regal 19th-century mansions contrast with the brutal glass of the EU’s Gotham City. This
whole maelstrom swirls out from Brussels’ medieval core, where the Grand Place is surely
one of the world’s most beautiful squares.
We begin the orientation tour with the Grand Place along with the guild houses which is the
central square of Brussels, apart from this we also see the Manneken Pis, Royal Palace,
Royal Park, City Museum, Town Hall, Palace of Justice and the Museum of Fine Arts. We
also take a photo-stop at the Atomium, which was built for the 1968 World expo.
Later we visit Mini Europe. Located at the foot of the Atomium, MINI-EUROPE is the only
park where you can have a whistle-stop tour around Europe in a few short hours. A truly
unique voyage! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old
Continent. The incomparable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The
gondolas and mandolins will invite you to discover the charms of Venice. Follow the T.G.V.
from Paris to the other end of France. You can make the models work yourself: the eruption
of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bullfight in Seville and many more. In total see
300 models and sites in a quite unequalled craftmanship. Enjoy a comfortable overnight
stay at the hotel in Netherlands.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Netherlands

Welcome to Amsterdam – one of the greatest small cities in the world. From Amsterdam
canals to world-famous Amsterdam museums and historical Amsterdam sights, it is one of
the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Canal cruises are a popular way to see the
city from the perspective of its canals. It has all the advantages of a big city: rich culture,
lively Amsterdam nightlife, international restaurants, good transport – but is quiet, and
largely thanks to its extensive canals, has a little road traffic.
Enjoy a complete overview of Amsterdam and its beautiful architecture on the canal cruise.
Soak in the quaint, relaxing atmosphere of the vibrant Dutch capital while cruising along
the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals. Learn interesting information about
Amsterdam’s highlights and uncover secrets behind each historical building. You’ll have
plenty of time to take some great photos of some of Amsterdam’s iconic sites such as the
Royal Palace, the National Monument, St Nicholas Church, Munt Tower, the famous Golden
Bend, the Skinny Bridge and much more!We also visit a wooden shoe factory of Holland
and witness a free demonstration of the history, traditions and the making of authentic
Dutch wooden shoes along with a visit to a Cheese Farms. After the demonstration, take a
short stop for a photograph at a windmill, one of the most distinctive sights of the
Netherlands. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Netherlands.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Onto Germany, Visit Cologne Cathedral

After breakfast, we head to the city of Cologne in Germany as we visit the magnificent
Cathedral which stands 157 meters tall, it also is one of Europe’s most spectacular cathedrals
and has to its credit being the largest Gothic cathedral north of The Alps. The twin spires and
the beautiful stained glass windows are the highlights of this cathedral. The Cologne
Cathedral also has the reputation of being the most visited tourist monument in Germany.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Black Forest with cuckoo clock – Onto Swiss – Zurich Orientation tour
and Rhine falls

After a scrumptious breakfast, we proceed to the beautiful Black Forest region in the
southwest region of Germany. Traditional wineries and valleys with lakes, rivers and waterfalls along with rolling hills dotted with old farm houses, the Black Forest is certainly a
beautiful place to be. Some of the world’s best-quality wood products and the world’s
prettiest and best-preserved forests are in this region. The Black Forest maids, Black Forest
farms, Black Forest gateau, Bollenhut hats and Cuckoo clocks – the Black Forest embodies
everything that one might expect of a picture-perfect German holiday. Later, we stop at
Hofgut Sternen in the heart of the Black Forest to witness how the famous and original
Cuckoo Clocks of Hofgut Sternen are made.
Later, we proceed to Switzerland, which is a landlocked country in the cultural and
geographical centre of Europe. Renowned for its snowbound Alps, lush green meadows and
fresh water lakes, the prosperous country of Switzerland is blessed with a distinct character
and dynamism, along with the gorgeous hills, cascading waterfalls, fruit loaded orchards
and green blossoming gardens, the beauty of the nature in Switzerland is simply
remarkable. We proceed to Zurich for an Orientation tour which includes sights such as
Bahnhofstrasse which is the main downtown street and one of the world’s most expensive
and exclusive shopping avenues. We also see the Gross Munster, the Frau Munster and St.
Peter’s Church which are among the main churches of Zurich. Along with this, we see the
Rathaus, which is the townhall of Zurich. We also proceed to Schaffhausen to visit one of the
largest waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls, witness the stunning natural beauty around
these beautiful falls. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Jungfraujoch excursion and Interlaken (Optional Tour)

After a delectable breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure OR avail the once in a lifetime
opportunity to visit Jungfraujoch, also known as the “Top of Europe”. It lies at a height of
3,466 meters (11,371 ft) above sea level in the Bernese Alps, it is one of the UNESCO natural
world heritage sites. The Jungfrau region is is the most glaciated part of the European Alps, containing Europe’s largest glacier and a range of classic glacial features, and provides an
outstanding record of the geological processes that formed the High Alps. Tourists are often
amazed at the scenic splendour they witness from the Cog-Wheel train that climbs up to a

height of 11,333 feet to reach Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in the world. The Cog-
Wheel train is one of the best, most incredible train journeys in the world. The views of

Switzerland from atop the mountain are amazingly panoramic and breathtaking.
Later, we drive to Interlaken, which lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain,
between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is surrounded by sparkling streams, fantastic
waterfalls and an extraordinary mountain scenery including the famous peaks of the Eiger,
the Moench and the Jungfrau. Interlaken is the adventure capital of Europe. Enjoy a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 9: Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer and snow park and Lucerne Orientation Tour

Today, after breakfast, we proceed to Mt. Titlis. The 45 minute ride across 2 cable cars is
awe-inspiring as you’ll witness the scenery change from green meadows and scenic lakes to
snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair, which is the world’s

first revolving cable car that offers an awesome 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-
covered valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests, and mountains in Switzerland.

Later, we proceed to Lucerne which is a beautiful city located at the northern tip of Lake
Lucerne, where you’ll see the Lion Monument called Lowendenkmal. Thereafter, stroll along
the banks of Lake Lucerne to witness attractions like the Kapellbrucke (The Chapel Bridge)
and the Spreuerbrucke, two traditional wooden bridges of Lucerne. From here, move on to
enjoy your free time shopping for something typically Swiss such as a prestigious brand of

watch or jewellery, fashion or stylish accessories. The Old Town is pedestrianised, and the
lively new part of town also boasts a good selection of shops with artisan produce, plants
and handicrafts. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10 – Vaduz & Innsbruck Orientation tour and Swarovski Museum

After breakfast today, proceed to visit the beautiful city of Vaduz which is in the landlocked
alpine country of Liechtenstein – the 6th smallest country in the world and also the richest
German speaking country. Vaduz, the capital city, gives an opportunity to tourists to
appreciate some of the many surviving medieval, Gothic, and Baroque structures.
We proceed to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. This city has the most picturesque backdrop,
nestled in the gorgeous deep valley of the River Inn. It is an an amazing town with a rich
history that is evident through the large number of museums and landmarks. On arrival,
proceed on an Orientation of Innsbruck seeing sights such as Goldenes Dachl, Helblinghaus,
Stadtturm, Triumphforte, Hofkirsche and Hofburg.
Later, we proceed to Swarovski Museum, which is known for its amazing collection of
precision-cut lead crystal glass. Witness a crystal-themed indoor park, different special
exhibitions, a series of classic concerts where a glittering world of crystals awaits you. Enjoy
a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11 – Venice Orientation tour and Murano Glass Factory

Today we head to the most romantic city in Italy, known for its famous gondola rides and
its amazing architecture. That’s correct ! Venice ! which is known as the Queen of the
Adriatic. Also fondly called La Serenissima, Venice is built on 180 islands that are connected
by over 400 bridges, with hundreds of canals criss-crossing the town. We take a boat ride
to reach Venice Island enjoying the scenic view as we pass the famous bridge of Sighs and
the Basilica di San Marco and head to St Mark’s Square where we witness sights such as the
Bridge of Sighs, the Ducale Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Clock tower which are part
of this romantic city. We also visit the Murano Glass factory where we have an opportunity
to see how the Murano glass is made and see where the glass is handled to create fabulous
designs. An expert master will create two objects with the most popular techniques,
blowing and sculpture. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 12 – Walking tour of Florence and Leaning Tower of Pisa

After a delectable breakfast, we proceed to Florence, which is a stunning medieval city
divided into two parts by the River Arno. Florence is considered one of the most beautiful
cities in the world with its overflow of palaces, churches and museums filled with masterful
paintings and sculptures. Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly
irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art. We begin our walking
tour of Florence with sights such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile and
Baptistery along with Loggia Dei Lanzi and the Fountain of Neptune and Ponte Vecchio
which is the oldest and the most famous bridge in Florence.
Later, we proceed to Pisa, where we visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, known to be
the bell tower of the Duomo Cathedral. One of Italy’s signature sights, the Torre Pendente
truly lives up to its name, leaning a startling 3.9 degrees off the vertical. The 56m-high
tower, officially the Duomo’s campanile (bell tower), took almost 200 years to build. Over
time, the tilt, caused by a layer of weak subsoil, steadily worsened until it was finally halted
by a major stabilisation project in the 1990s. Enjoy some spare time to a short stroll. Enjoy a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 13 – Rome: Guided city tour, Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square

After a scrumptious breakfast, we proceed to the eternal city of Rome. Rome has a history
over two and a half thousand years, as one of the founding cities of Western Civilization
and has been a site of major historic events and has also been the cultural centre of Europe.
Rome is so filled with Christian art and architecture, wonderful sights, cultural exhibits and
so much more that the city will astound you. we begin the guided city tour of Rome which
includes sights such as Colosseum, Arc of Constantine, Roman Forum and Caesar’s Forum.

We also discover many of the renowned attractions of Rome– the Trevi Fountain; the Victor
Emmanuel monument on Piazza Venezia under which lies the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier with eternal flame. Later, we visit the Vatican City, the smallest republic in the
world, we visit the St. Peter’s basilica which is the largest church in the world and the center
of Christianity. Take a walk among the massive Tuscan colonnades of the St. Peter’s square.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 14 – Departure

After breakfast, we bid goodbye to Europe as we receive a transfer to the airport in time
to board your flight back home. With an enriching experience of a lifetime, its time to
take home happy memories of the beautiful places visited, which you will treasure for a
lifetime.

Meals: Breakfast
Please note the departure transfer for Rome (FCO) Airport will be at 0730
hrs.

Package Cost
EUR 1580 – Per adult on Twin/Triple sharing Basis
EUR 1185 – Child with bed (below age of 12 years)
EUR 790 – Child without bed (below age of 6 years)
EUR 500 – Single Supplement

Inclusions:
• 13 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis
• 13 Breakfast & 13 Dinners
• Services of a Professional Tour Manager
• All Hotel Taxes included
• Coach tours, transfers, entrance fee, sightseeing tours and surface transportation as
indicated in the itinerary

Prices does not include:
• Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day to be directly handed over on tour
Porterage unless mentioned on offer sheet
• Any Supplements for un-social hours
• Insurance or Medical Cover for any passenger
• Flights of any nature (unless specified on offer itinerary)
• GST or Taxes of any nature as applicable

Cancellation Policy:
120 days and more before departure – 25% of total holiday cost
90 days before departure – 30% of total holiday cost
60 Days before departure – 75% of total holiday cost
30 Days before departure – 100% of total holiday cost

Tentative Hotels:
ROME – BW TRIANOGOLI / ARIS AGRDEN / IH ROMA Z3 OR SIMILAR
PISA – B & B HOTEL / CALIFORNIA PARK OR SIMILAR
PADOVA – TULIP INN / SHERATON / BW ADMIRAL OR SIMILAR
INNBRUCK – ALPENKONIG TIROL/ OLYMPIA AXAM / WHITE MOUTAIN/ STERN HOTEL
OBSTEIG OR SIMILAR
SWITZERLAND – NOVOTEL MESSE / DU PARC /CENTRAL/TERRACE OR
SIMILAR
GERMANY – ACHAT /MICHEL/ NH /MERCURE OR SIMILAR
NETHERLANDS – NH GELDROP / NH CAPPELLE / NH KONINGSHOF OR
SIMILAR
PARIS – TULIP INN CDG/ NOVOTEL LE BOURGET / NOVOTEL ORLY/ MERCURE CDG OR
SIMILAR