Vacation Exotica - European Treasures

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DAY 01:

Arrive into Switzerland. Transfer to your hotel. Orientation Tour of Lucerne. Cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Arrive at Zurich international airport and meet your Professional tour Manager outside the customs hall in the arrival area. Transfer to your hotel
Later in the evening proceed for an Orientation tour of Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Enjoy free time for shopping of world famous Swiss Chocolates, Watches. Knives etc.
After dinner at an Indian restaurant return to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe or similar, in Engelberg/Weggis

DAY 02:

The ultimate Alpine Experience - Jungfraujoch - The top of Europe (3454 mts) Visit Trummelbach Falls. Visit the beautiful city of Interlaken.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Lauterbrunnen station, from where you board the cog wheel train to reach Jungfraujoch (3454 mts)
Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Observatory at Jungfraujoch. Also enjoy a special lunch with Champagne
Later visit the Trummelbach Falls - the only waterfalls in Europe inside a mountain which are made accessible to man
Next proceed to picture perfect town of Interlaken - nestled between two lakes
After dinner at an Indian restaurant return to your hotel •Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe or similar, in Engelberg/Weggis.

DAY 03:

Mt. Titlis - A landscape close to heaven. Onto Bern - The charming medieval Swiss Capital. Orientation tour of Bern.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out at proceed for an excursion to Mt. Titlis
Reach the summit of Mt. Titlis (3020 mts) by using the Rotair - the worlds first revolving cable car
After an Indian lunch, drive to the Swiss capital - Bern
See the famous Clock Tower, Gothic Fountains, Bear Pit and other sights of this charming city which is located on the banks of the river Aare
After dinner at an Indian restaurant, check in to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Novotel/Mercure or similar, in Bern/Biel.

DAY 04:

Zurich - The commercial capital. Visit the largest waterfalls in Europe - The Rhine falls. Onto Titisee - the heart of the Black Forest. See a Cuckoo Clock demonstration in Drubba.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for an orientation tour of Zurich
After an Indian lunch, visit the largest waterfalls in Europe - the Rhine Falls
Later, continue on to the Black forest town of Titisee
Set in the heart of the Black Forest region, the cuckoo clock originated from this town. See a demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made
Tonight taste an authentic Black Forest cake with your Indian dinner
Overnight at hotel Maritim/Alemannenhof or similar, in Titisee/ Black Forest.

DAY 05 :

Heidelberg - Alstadt (Old town). Beautiful Rhine Cruise. Onto Cologne - A dramatic medieval city.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out at proceed to the city of Heidelberg - situated on the banks of the river Neckar
Visit the Alstadt - old town. View the ruins of the Heidelberg castle high up on the mountains
After an Indian lunch, drive to the town of St. Goar to board your Rhine river cruise
Later, continue on to the city of Cologne. See the beautiful Cologne Cathedral - a fine example of Gothic architecture
After an Indian dinner, check in to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Ramada Bruehl/Holiday Inn or similar,

DAY 06 :

Visit Brussels - The Belgian Capital. Visit Grand Place - the picturesque square. See the Mannekin Pis Statue and the Atomium - a modern architectural wonder. Visit Bruparck – Mini Europe.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out at proceed to Brussels
After an Indian lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city
Visit the Grand Place – rated as one of the prettiest squares of the world, see the famous Mannekin Pis Statue
Visit Bruparck – Mini Europe where you see Europe in miniature
Make a photo stop at the famous Atomium
After an Indian dinner, check in to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Golden Tulip Carlton or similar, in Antwerp.

DAY 07:

Netherlands - Visit the tulip extravaganza - Keukenhof - till 21st May, from 22nd May visit Volendam - a traditional Dutch village, a wooden shoe factory and a cheese farm. Visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature. Later, drive into the capital - Amsterdam. Visit Dam Square and experience an exciting canal cruise. A great photo opportunity by a traditional windmill

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the world famous Tulip Gardens - Keukenhof (only till 21st May)
From 22nd May, visit the traditional fishing village of Volendam. Also visit a wooden shoe factory and a cheese farm
Later drive to the capital city of Amsterdam
After an Indian lunch, board a glass topped boat for a cruise through the canals of the city
Visit Dam Square - the heart of the city. See the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial.
Also make a photo stop at a traditional windmill
Visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature. See all of the important sights built on a 1:25 scale
After an Indian dinner, return to your hotel
Overnight in hotel Golden Tulip Carlton or similar, in Antwerp.

DAY 08:

Drive to Paris. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. Gala Dinner Cruise on River Seine. Chance to see the magical Lido Show.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to the French Capital - Paris
After an Indian lunch, proceed on a city tour of Paris with an experienced English speaking local guide
See the Arc De Triomphe. Concorde Square, Opera House and many more sights
Also visit the 3rd Level of the Eiffel Tower
Later in the evening enjoy a gala dinner with music and unlimited wine on board a private cruise on the river Seine
Later drive to your hotel and check in
Tonight you have the opportunity to see the world famous Lido show
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/Marriott or similar, in Paris.

DAY 09:

Euro Disney - Where dreams come to life. OR Visit the Versailles Palace. Visit the Louvre Museum to see the world famous Mona Lisa.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel
Spend a day at Euro Disney
Enjoy the many rides in the park or visit Walt Disney Studio
In the afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch

Visit the Versailles Palace
On a guided tour of the palace, see the Chapel, Hall of Mirrors and the Palace Gardens
After an Indian lunch, visit the world famous Louvre Museum
See the famous Mona Lisa and many more sculptures and paintings
You also have some free time to shop for famous French perfumes
After an Indian dinner, return to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/Marriott or similar, in Paris

DAY 10:

Ride the hi-tech Eurostar to London. Visit the Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Ride the world’s largest observation wheel - The London Eye.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the station to board the Eurostar to reach London within two hours
After an Indian lunch, proceed to Madam Tussauds Wax Museum
Later ride on one of the worlds largest observation wheel - the London Eye.
After an Indian dinner, check in to your hotel
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Thistle or similar, in London.

DAY 11:

London - city tour. See the changing of the guards, visit the Tower Of London, Visit the Swaminarayan Temple.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a city tour of London with an experienced English speaking local guide
See the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and many more sights
Also see the Changing of the Guards at the Buckingham Palace
After an Indian lunch, visit the Tower of London - the home of the Crown Jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond
Later, time at leisure to shop at the Oxford Street.
Visit the largest Hindu temple in Europe - the Swaminarayan Temple
Enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Thistle or similar, in London.

DAY 12:

Farewell.

After breakfast/boxed breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with Vacations Exotica.

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