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01: Welcome to Rome!! Today enter the world of "Vacations Exotica" as you begin your memorable journey through Europe. Experience the Time Elevator and see the majestic Trevi Fountain on your orientation tour. Tonight enjoy Rome by Night Illumination Tour
Today enter the world of “Vacations Exotica” as you begin your beautiful journey of Europe with us. On arrival at the Rome airport, meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall. Drive directly to your hotel and check in.
Later, acquaint yourself with this legendary city on your orientation tour. This evening experience the multi-sensorial attraction ‘Time Elevator’ that shows almost 3000 years of Roman history. See the majestic Trevi Fountain - a fountain of grandeur and wishes.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner followed by an illumination tour of Rome
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Excel/Parco Tirreno or similar, in Rome.
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02: Rome: The historic city. A full day guided tour of Rome. Visit the Papal Nation - The Vatican, home to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Go inside the opulent Colosseum.
After a buffet breakfast experience the magic of Rome on your extensive guided tour. Start your tour by visiting the Holy See - The Vatican (Shorts/Mini Skirts or Sleeveless vests not allowed). Marvel at the masterpieces of the Vatican Museum as your expert local English speaking guide leads you through. Visit the Pope’s personal chapel - The Sistine Chapel.
Get artistically inspired by its decoration, frescoed throughout by great artists including Michelangelo.
Later, visit the holy church of St. Peter’s and be amazed by its artistic and architectural genius.
After an Indian lunch visit the world of the gladiators as you go inside the Colosseum. Next, see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, ancient temples and many more sights.
This evening enjoy some time at leisure in the shopping district before proceeding for an Indian dinner.Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Excel/Parco Tirreno or similar, in Rome.
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03: Florence – The home of renaissance.A guided city tour. Onto Pisa - See the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the wonders of the world.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive through the beautiful Tuscany Region, to Florence. On arrival enjoy an Indian lunch and later join your experienced English speaking local guide for a city tour.
Visit the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, The Duomo. See the Gates to Paradise - The east doors of the Baptistery, the Campanile, marvel at the open air sculpture museum in Piazza Della Signoria, the Santa Croce where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried. Also see the Ponte Vecchio - a Medieval bridge over the River Arno, known for its exquisite designer jewellery shops.
Get a bird’s eye view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo where you can see the statue of David, one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Next, drive to the city of Pisa. Hold your breath as you enter the “Square of Miracles” and see the precariously Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel My Galilei / Datini or similar, in Pisa/Prato.
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04: Venice – the Queen of the Adriatic
Sea. See the grand Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit the famous Murano Glass Factory. Included on your tour of Venice – a Gondola Ride.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Board your chartered boat to the traditional centre of the city - Piazza San Marco. Today enjoy an Indian lunch on board your chartered boat.
This city of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon is sure to leave you mystified. See the legendary Bridge of Sighs and explore the grandeur of the St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile and many more sights.
Experience the romance of this magical city on a Gondola ride - included on your tour. Visit a Murano Glass Factory and see the skills of these master craftsmen.
Later, drive to Verona and check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Maxim or similar, in Verona.
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05: Verona: Home to Romeo & Juliet. Orientation tour. Onto the Tyrolean capital - Innsbruck, in picturesque Austria. Visit the sparkling Swarovski Crystal Museum in Wattens. See the Tyrolean Folklore Show.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on an orientation tour of Verona - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the famous balcony where Juliet would get serenaded by Romeo. Let the Roman and Medieval charm of this city inspire you. Later, feast your eyes on some spectacular scenery as you drive over the Brenner Pass into Austria.
Enjoy an Indian lunch on arrival into Innsbruck.
Get set for a glittering experience as you visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum in Wattens. This museum is a blend of art, technology and pure magic.
Return to Innsbruck and experience the charm of this Tyrolean city as you see the Golden Roof and St. Anne’s Column on Maria Theresien Strasse from where you get spectacular views of the Alps.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Later, experience the Tyrolean culture in an entertaining Folklore Show. An evening full of Tyrolean country music, songs, yodelling, zither playing and folk dance.
Overnight at hotel Grauer Baer/Innsbruck/Hilton or similar, in Innsbruck.
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06 : Visit Salzburg. Enjoy a tour of Salzburg and Mondsee.
After a buffet breakfast drive to Salzburg – birthplace of Mozart and an UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in a pristine alpine setting. Salzburg was the picturesque location for the popular musical “Sound of Music”.
After an Indian lunch proceed on a guided tour. See the beautiful Mondsee Cathedral – where the Baron and Maria got married and walk along the Mondsee Lake, the Mirabell Gardens, the Hellbrunn Palace – which has the Gazebo where the famous song of the movie was shot.
Later, return to Innsbruck. Tonight, enjoy an Indian Dinner
Overnight at hotel Grauer Baer/Innsbruck/Hilton or similar, in Innsbruck.
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07: Visit Vaduz - The capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy a mini train ride. Onto Switzerland. Visit Lucerne and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive into the charming Principality of Liechtenstein. On arrival into Vaduz, enjoy a mini train ride that takes you around this quaint and picturesque town. After lunch, continue your scenic drive into Switzerland and arrive into the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne.
See the dramatic Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne. You also have some free time for shopping of the world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs etc. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe or similar, in Engelberg/Weggis.
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08: The ultimate Alpine Experience - Jungfraujoch - The top of Europe (3454 mts). A Champagne lunch on top. Visit Trummelbach Falls - only glacier-waterfalls in Europe inside the mountain. Visit the beautiful city of Interlaken.
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.) - a world of eternal ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious champagne lunch on top of Europe.
Visit the Ice Palace, the highest-altitude ice palace in the world and the Sphinx Terrace, the views from here are considered the best in Switzerland. Next, visit the Trummelbach Falls - the only waterfalls in Europe inside a mountain which are made accessible to man. Later, proceed to the picture perfect town of Interlaken – nestled between two lakes. Enjoy the beauty of this town before driving back to your hotel.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe or similar, in Engelberg/Weggis.
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09: Mt. Titlis - A landscape close to heaven. Onto Bern – The charming medieval Swiss Capital. Orientation tour of Bern
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound.
Enjoy stunning views from the world’s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis. As you ascend to 3020 mts. a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Here visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace.
After an Indian lunch, drive to the capital city, Bern – the home of Albert Einstein. Bern is a charming city situated on the banks of the River Aare. See the Bear Pit, Gothic Fountains, the famous Clock Tower and enjoy a stroll down on one of the world’s longest shopping promenade - Marketgasse.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Novotel/Mercure or similar, in Bern/Biel.
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10: 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 a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to the largest city in Switzerland – Zurich. Proceed on an orientation tour of this bustling and charming city.
After an Indian lunch get set to see one of Europe’s natural wonders - The Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall.
Experience another natural wonder as you drive through the mystical Black Forest in Germany on your way to Titisee, a stunning lakeside town and synonymous with the Black Forest Cake and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. Experience the world of Cuckoo Clocks during an interesting demonstration about these clocks in Drubba.
Tonight enjoy an authentic Black Forest Cake with an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Maritim/Alemannenhof or similar, in Titisee/Black Forest.
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11: Heidelberg – Alstadt (Old town). Beautiful Rhine Cruise. Onto Cologne - A dramatic medieval city
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the city of Heidelberg - on the banks of the River Neckar. Visit the Alstadt - Old Town and continue on an orientation tour of this historic city.
View the mighty ruins of the Heidelberg castle and visit the many squares that make up this city’s life. After an Indian lunch, drive to the quaint village of St. Goar, located in the central Rhine valley and board your Rhine Cruise. This cruise will expose you to some of Germany’s most stunning landscapes. Cruise through the wine region and enjoy sights of old castles as you arrive into Boppard. Later, drive into the city of Cologne - home of the famous Eau de Cologne. Get fascinated by the sight of the massive Cologne Cathedral - a fine example of gothic architecture.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Ramada Bruehl/Holiday Inn or similar, in Cologne.
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12: 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 a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to the Belgian Capital - Brussels.
After an Indian lunch proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city. Visit the Grand Place - one of the prettiest squares in the world. See the unique statue of Mannekin Pis - symbolic to this city.
Later, make a photo stop at the Atomium - a modern structure that has fast become a symbol of this city. Visit Bruparck - Mini Europe where you see Europe in miniature.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in hotel Golden Tulip Carlton or similar, in Antwerp.
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13: 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. Onto the Hague – 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 a buffet breakfast, proceed to experience the ultimate tulip extravaganza - Keukenhof (till 21st May). From 22nd May
visit the traditional fishing village of Volendam – traditional Dutch town, wooden shoe factory and a cheese farm. Later, drive into the capital city - Amsterdam. After an Indian lunch the city’s richness and cultural heritage comes to life on your canal cruise aboard a glass topped boat. Next, visit the heart of this great city - Dam Square. See the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial. Make a photostop alongside a traditional windmill.
Next, drive into the Dutch administrative capital - The Hague. Visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature where you see all
of Holland’s important sights built on a 1:25 scale.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in hotel Golden Tulip Carlton/Ramada or similar, in Antwerp
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14: Paris - The cultural and fashion centre. 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 a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the French Capital - Paris, a city seeped in history, art and fashion. On arrival, enjoy an Indian lunch.
Later, join an experienced local English speaking guide on your extensive tour of Paris. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concorde Square, Invalides, Opera House and many more.
Next, visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled experience. Tonight, live the Parisian highlife on your gala dinner cruise. Enjoy great music with unlimited wine.
Later, relax in the comforts of your hotel or you also have the opportunity to see the light, sound and dance extravaganza - The Lido Show.
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/Marriott or similar, in Paris.
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15: Euro Disney - Where dreams come to life.
After a buffet breakfast, set out to experience the Disney Magic as you visit Euro Disney - where dreams come to life.
Experience a super-fun, stress-free adventure that will fill your day with enough magic to last forever. Enjoy the many rides on offer at the park (all included).
OR, you can visit the amazing Walt Disney Studio - the magical world of cinema and television, featuring thrilling attractions and spectacular shows. Go behind the magic on the Studio Tram Tour and discover the secrets of how movies and television shows are made. Also be amazed by the dare devils in the thrilling Stunt Show. In the afternoon enjoy an Indian lunch. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
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Today, visit the Versailles Palace, known for its paintings, artefacts and beautiful landscaped gardens. Later, proceed to the Louvre Museum to see the world famous Mona Lisa.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Chateau De Versailles and enjoy a guided tour of this opulent mansion of the Bourbon Kings.
See the Chapel and the famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Also stroll through the palace gardens which is renowned for its size and awe inspiring landscaping.
After an Indian lunch, visit the Louvre. See the legendary Mona Lisa as you admire art created by the best artists in history. You also have ample free time to shop for the world famous French perfumes.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/ Marriott or similar, in Paris.
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16: 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 a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the station to board the Eurostar that gets you to London in approximately two hours.
On arrival proceed for an Indian lunch. Meet the wax replicas of world’s most famous personalities in the Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. Next, proceed to get the best ever view of this English capital as you get on board the London eye - one of the world’s largest observation wheel that takes you 450 ft above the River Thames.
Enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Thistle or similar, in London.
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17: London - city tour. See the changing of the guards, visit the Tower Of London, Swaminarayan Temple.
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of London with an experienced local guide. Enjoy the sights of this city as you see the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and many more important landmarks during your city tour. See the Changing of the Guards outside the Buckingham Palace. After an Indian lunch visit the Tower Of London - The home of the Crown Jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond. Enjoy time at leisure on the world famous Oxford Street. Later, visit the intricately-designed Swaminarayan Temple made out of white Italian Carrara marble.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Thistle or similar, in London. |
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