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01:
Today, enter the world of ‘Vacations
Exotica’ as you begin your beautiful journey
of Europe with us. On arrival at the Rome
Fiumicino 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 Parco Tirreno/NH Midas/Marriott Central Park or similar, in Rome. |
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DAY
02:
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 grandeur.
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 Parco Tirreno/NH
Midas/Marriott Central Park or similar,
in Rome. |
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DAY
03:
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 of 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, noted for having exquisite jewellery
shops.
Later, get a bird’s eye view of Florence
from Piazzale Michelangelo where you
can also 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/AC
Pisa or similar, in Pisa/Prato. |
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DAY
04:
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 Doges 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 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.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn/Maxim/
Accademia or similar, in Verona. |
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DAY
05:
After a buffet breakfast, check out and
proceed to Innsbruck, in picturesque
Austria. Feast your eyes on some
spectacular scenery as you drive over the
Brenner Pass into Austria. After an Indian
lunch, 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. Next,
return to Innsbruck and experience
the charm of this city as you see
some intriguing sights like 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, yodeling,
zither playing and folk dance.
Overnight at hotel Grauer Baer/Innsbruck/
Hilton or similar, in Innsbruck. |
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DAY
06:
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Salzburg
– an UNESCO World Heritage Site and
birthplace of Mozart, situated in a
pristine alpine setting. Salzburg was the
picturesque location for the popular
musical “Sound of Music”. On arrival,
proceed on a guided tour of the city. See
the beautiful Mondsee Cathedral – where the Baron and Maria got married and walk
along the Mondsee Lake, the Mirabell
Gardens and the Hellbrunn Palace – which
has the Gazebo where the famous song of
the movie was shot. After an Indian lunch
proceed to Hallein and visit the Salt Mines
– one of the oldest mines in the world.
Take off on a treasure hunt – and follow
the mysterious, ancient miners’ tunnels for
many kilometers into the mystic mountain.
Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the mine train
into the depths of the mine and explore
the mystical underground pathway. After a
day full of fun and excitement, return back
to Innsbruck.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Grauer Baer/Innsbruck/ Hilton or similar, in Innsbruck. |
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DAY
07:
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 the city. You also have some free time
to shop for the world-renowned Swiss
watches, Swiss knives, Swiss chocolates,
souvenirs, etc.
Enjoy a Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne
with great music and unlimited wine.
Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof/Ramada/
Edelweiss/Flora or similar, in Engelberg/
Lucerne. |
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DAY
08:
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 Schweizerhof/Ramada/
Edelweiss/Flora or similar, in Engelberg/
Lucerne. |
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DAY
09:
After a buffet breakfast, 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 the most charming city situated on
the banks of the river Aare. See the Bear
Pit, Gothic Fountains, and the famous
Clock Tower. Enjoy a stroll down on one of
the world’s longest shopping promenade
- Marketgasse. Later, return back to
Engelberg.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof/Ramada/Edelweiss/Flora or similar, in Engelberg/ Lucerne. |
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DAY
10:
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 of 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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DAY
11:
After a buffet breakfast, check out and
proceed to the beautiful city of Heidelberg
- situated on the banks of River Neckar.
Enjoy a tour of this historic city and visit
the Alstadt – the old town. View the mighty
ruins of the Heidelberg castle and see 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
views 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 Park Inn West/Novotel/
Holiday Inn or similar, in Cologne. |
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DAY
12:
After a buffet breakfast, check out and
drive to the Dutch Capital - Amsterdam.
On arrival enjoy an Indian lunch and check
in to the hotel. Later, visit Zaanse Schans
– a working museum with a collection
of well-preserved historic windmills,
characteristic green wooden houses,
museums and traditional Dutch crafts
and shops. This enchanting village has
been lovingly established by relocating
local houses, windmills, storehouses and
barns to form a remarkable replica of a
typical Zaanse village of the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries. Later, return
to Amsterdam where 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.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Golden Tulip Apollo/
Novotel/Holiday Inn or similar, in Amsterdam. |
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DAY
13:
After a buffet breakfast, proceed to experience the ultimate tulip extravaganza
– Keukenhof (till 16th May). From 17th
May visit the traditional fishing village
of Volendam – a traditional Dutch town,
wooden shoe factory and a cheese farm.
After an Indian Lunch, 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 at hotel Golden Tulip Apollo/
Novotel/Holiday Inn or similar, in
Amsterdam. |
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DAY
14:
After a buffet breakfast, check out and
drive to the Belgian Capital - Brussels.
On arrival, proceed on an orientation tour
of Brussels. 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 photostop at
the Atomium - a symbol of Brussels. After
an Indian Lunch proceed to the French
Capital - Paris, a city seeped in history, art
and fashion.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Novotel/Marriott/LeMeridien or similar, in Paris. |
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DAY
15:
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a
guided city tour with an experienced
local English speaking guide of the
French Capital – Paris. Enjoy sights
like the Arc De Triomphe, Concorde
Square, Opera House, Champs
Elysees, Invalides and many more
landmarks. Next, visit the 3rd level
of the Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled
experience.
After an Indian lunch, visit the ultimate
art museum - The Louvre which houses
art forms created by the best artists
in history, including the legendary and
mystical Mona Lisa. You also have ample
free time to shop for the world famous
French perfumes. Later, enjoy a cruise on
the River Seine and admire the beautiful
monuments of this spectacular city.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Later,
do not miss the opportunity to see the
light, sound and dance extravaganza – The Lido Show.
Overnight at hotel Novotel/Marriott/Le
Meridien or similar, in Paris. |
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DAY
16:
After a buffet breakfast, get set to
experience the Disney Magic as you
visit Eurodisney - 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). Indian
lunch will be provided.
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.
Tonight, enjoy a Gala Dinner with
great music and unlimited wine.
Overnight at hotel Novotel/
Marriott/Le Meridien or similar,
in Paris. |
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DAY
17:
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.
Later, meet wax replicas of the 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 wheels that takes you 450 ft
above the river Thames.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Copthorne Tara/Holiday
Inn/Hilton or similar, in London. |
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DAY
18:
After a buffet breakfast, get set to soak in
the sights and sounds of this vibrant English
city on a guided tour with an experienced
local guide. See The Changing of the Guards outside the Buckingham Palace
(weather permitting), the Hyde Park, Big
Ben, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of
Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge
and many more important landmarks.
After an Indian lunch visit the Tower
of London - home of the Crown Jewels
including the Kohinoor Diamond.
Enjoy time at leisure on the world
famous Oxford Street. Later, visit the
intricately designed and glorious temple
made of white Italian Carrara marble -
The Swaminarayan Temple.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Copthorne Tara/
Holiday Inn/Hilton or similar, in London. |
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DAY
19:
After buffet / 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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