Best of Europe12 Nights & 13 Days

Tour Dates:Start in Paris: 13 July End in Rome: 25 July

Highlights• Value-for-Money holiday which you will cherish for a

lifetime

• Visit 9 countries in 13 days: France, Belgium, TheNetherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein,Austria, Vatican City and Italy

•All Important attractions and sightseeing included.Funicular to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica-Montmartre, Eiffel Tower 3rd level, Palaceof Versailles, Louvre Museum, Jungfraujochwith Interlaken, Mt. Titlis with Lucerne, GondolaRide in Venice, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapeland many more

• Guided tours in Paris, Florence & Rome

• Services of a Professional & Knowledgeable TourManager accompanying you throughout the tour

• Accommodation in top 4-star category hotels

• Daily Continental buffet breakfast. Relish anadditional Indian breakfast dish in selected cities

• Delicious unlimited Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian meals included as per itinerary

• Gala Dinner and a special Dinner also included

• In selected cities dinner will be served in thecomforts of your hotel

• Choice of local meals at select cities

• WOWExperience:WafflesinBelgium,BlackForestcake in Germany, Rosti in Switzerland, Pizza &Pasta in Italy, Gelato (Ice-cream) & Tea in selectcities

• Exciting Cruises - River Seine cruise in Paris, Canalcruise in Amsterdam, Lake cruise in Lucerne andPrivate boat to Venice Island

• Driver tips included

Day 1Arrive into Paris - the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour. Enjoy a romantic cruise on the River Seine. Welcome!Todayweboardourflighttooneofthemostbeautiful&fashionablecity-Paris. Get greeted by your Friendly Travel Professional on arrival, who will later escort you to your hotel and assist with your check in. Next we take a romantic cruise down theriverSeine,oneoftheworld’smostsceniccruise,flankedbyexquisitemonumentslike Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more. Gliding under onebridgetooneanotherwithaviewofthefinestmonumentsintheheartofbustlingParis. (On certain tours you may do the river Seine Cruise on a different day.)Overnight in Paris. (Dinner)

Day 2Guided city tour of Paris. Visit to Eiffel tower 3rd (Top) Level. Take a funicular ride at Montmartre to see the Sacre-Coeur Basillica, the second most visited monument in Paris. Todayproceed foraguidedcity tourofParis.Marvel at the finestParisian touristattractions, 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. Later we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd 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. Later in the day, visit Montmartre known for its artist’s history. Take a Funicular to the top and see the white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, a popular landmark and the second most visited Monument of Paris.Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 3Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Visit Louvre Museum.Today, proceed on a guided tour of the opulent Versailles Palace of Louis XIV that servedastheroyalresidenceforFrance’skingsandqueensformorethanacentury.See the Chateau, the Grande Apartments, the Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors and much more. Visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum, known for its collection of artifacts and paintings. See the enigmatic and mysterious smile of ‘Mona Lisa’, as you awe at Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 4Onto Brussels. Visit Grand Place and Manneken Pis statue Photo Stop at Atomium, Visit Keukenhof Gardens (till 10th May) Or Visit the miniature park – Madurodam. (from 11th May)TodayweproceedtoBrussels,HeadquartersoftheEuropeanUnionandcapitalofBelgium.OnarrivalinBrusselswevisitoneofEurope’smostbeautifulsquares,theGrand 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 Relax in your coach as we proceed to the city of Lisse to tour the legendary Keukenhof Gardens (till the 10th May). Be astounded by the vast numbers of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, that create dazzling ranges of colour. From 11th May we visit Madurodam a miniature park to see a range of perfect 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities and large developments. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airport and other Holland attractions.Overnight in Netherland. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)Arc de Triomphe

Versailles Palace

Atomium

Keukenhof Gardens

Day 5Explore Amsterdam with Canal Cruise. See the largest Gothic Cathedral in Rhineland – the Cologne Cathedral.Check out and proceed to the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Board a glass-topped boat where you will experience the best of this historical city. Thrive on the city’s vibrant pastwithits1,000bridgesandquaintoldhouses.WethendrivetowardsCologne,a 2000 years old city spanning the Rhine river and famous for Eau de Cologne. On arrival see the imposing Cologne Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece with its 516 feet twin towers, a World Heritage site and the largest cathedral in Northern Europe. Overnight in Germany. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Grand Place

Madurodam

Day 6Travel to the Heart of the Black Forest.See the largest Waterfall in Switzerland - The Rhine Falls.Check out, relax in your coach as we drive to the heart of the Black Forest, known for itsdense,evergreen forestsandpicturesquevillages.YouwillbeenthralledatthescenicbeautyofthequaintvillagesintheheartofBlackForestregion.Witnessa demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive towardsSwitzerland.En-routestopatSchaffhausen,whereyouseethemagnificentRhine Falls – Europe’s biggest and most spectacular falls.Overnight in Switzerland. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 7Highlight of the tour, A magical alpine excursion to the top of Europe - the amazing Jungfraujoch and scenic Interlaken.Proceed to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable magical alpine excursion, a high–point of your tour. 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 artistes 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 -AletschGlacier.LaterwedrivetoInterlaken,auniqueandfascinatingsceniccitysituated between two lakes, Thun and Brienz for an orientation tour.Overnight in Switzerland. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Cog Wheel Train to Jungfraujoch

Rhine Falls

Day 8 Visit Mt. Titlis- enjoy Cable car rides including the world’s firstrotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres.Cruise on Lake of Lucerne.Today enjoy amazing scenery, a once in a lifetime experience with an exhilarating tip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 metres on various cable cars including Rotair, theworld’s first revolving cable car.Get a breath taking unrestricted 360degreesstunning view of the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses and pristine white snowfields,dottedwithmassiveicebouldersfromeveryangle.Donotforgettovisitthe “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 with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake of Lucerne. Overnight in Switzerland. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 9Drive to Vaduz, the capital at the Principality of Liechtenstein.Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum – the dazzling world of crystals. Visit Innsbruck – The Tyrolean capital of picturesque Austria.Relax in your coach as you take a scenic drive to Innsbruck. En route arrive in Vaduz,

the capital of Liechtenstein, a tiny principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria. It liesentirelywithin theAlpsandcoveringanareaof just sixty-twosquaremiles.Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest independent nation in the world. It follows a policy of neutrality and is one of the few countries in the world that maintains no military. Next proceed to Wattens, to visit the Swarovski World of Crystals and marvel at the crystalline works of art. Later enjoy an orientation tour of the beautiful city, Innsbruck. See theGoldenDachlwith itsfiregildedcopper tiles,acharacteristic landmarkofInnsbruck,walkdowncobblestonepathwaysofMariaTheresienStrasse.Yourcansitatoneof themanyoutdoorcafes,admire themagnificentbaroquearchitectureand relive medieval European culture. The splendid Alps in the background provide a perfect picture-postcard setting. Overnight in Austria. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 10Welcome to Venice - the floating city of Italy. Enjoy 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 Indian lunchonboardwhileyousailovertheGiudeccaCanal,toarriveatSt.Mark’sSquare– themain squareofVenice.ViewStMark’sBasilica - oneof thebest examplesof 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

Golden Dachl

Gondola Ride

Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Swarovski Museum

prisons with interrogations rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Witness a Murano Glass demonstration and marvel at the intricate and colourful glass artefacts, hand-crafted bymastercraftsmen.TreasurearomanticGondolarideinaflatbottomedVenetianrowingboat,amidstthestunningbackdropofbaroquebuildings.Thistrulyisthebestway to enjoy this enchanting city. We return to the pier and later check in to your hotel.Overnight in Padova / Bologna or similar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 11Guided walking city tour of Florence. View the remarkable and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.This morning check out and drive to Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with your English-speaking local guide, walk and absorb into the culture of the historic city. 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 historiccafesandpresidedoverbythemagnificentPalazzoVecchioandthefamedPonteVecchio (bridge) across the River Arno. Next, drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Later proceed towards Pisa. On arrival see the SquareofMiracleswiththestupendousLeaningTowerofPisa.Overnight in Tuscany Region. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 12All roads lead to Rome – the eternal city. Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City. (which includes Vatican Museum, Sisitne Chapel & 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). Enter the Vatican Museum, where you see the renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance Art. Visit Sistine Chapel – a source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike and known for its masterpiece – the Last Judgement. This is also where the Pope gets elected. Visit the divinely beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s. Get mesmerized by the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. We continue and then drive to viewthemagnificentColosseum,avastamphitheatrethatisstillwellpreserved.Next,Visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains. The Legend says that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. Overnight in Rome. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 13 Fly back homeYour memorable holiday ends, today it’s time to fly back home. Say goodbye tothe wonderful new friends you have made on the tour. Check out and depart for the Airport with pleasant memories of your European trip which you will cherish for a lifetime. (Breakfast)

Florence Duomo

FRANCE Paris• City tour with a local guide• Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower• Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Visit Louvre Museum• Romantic Cruise on the Seine River• Funicular ride to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica-

Montmartre.BELGIUM Brussels• ThemagnificentGrandPlaceandManneken

Pis Statue• Photo stop at the AtomiumNETHERLANDSAmsterdam:• Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal CruiseLisse:• Walk through the world’s largest and the most beautiful

floraldisplayatKeukenhof(till10thMay)The Hague:• Visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature

(from 11th May)GERMANY Cologne• Marvel at the imposing Cologne Cathedral - a Gothic

masterpieceBlack Forest:• Visit the heart of beautiful Black Forest• Demonstration of cuckoo clock makingSWITZERLANDMt. Titlis:• Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt.

Titlis• Rideintheworld’sfirstrevolvingcablecar• Walk on the Highest suspension bridge in Europe - Titlis

Cliff WalkLucerne:• Orientation tour of Lucerne• Cruise on Lake LucerneJungfraujoch:• Cog wheel train ride to Jungfraujoch - Top of EuropeInterlaken:• Visit scenic InterlakenSchaffhausen:• ThemagnificentRhineFallsatSchaffhausenLIECHTENSTEINVaduz:• Orientation of Vaduz, the Capital of the principality of

LiechtensteinAUSTRIAInnsbruck:• See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden DachlWattens:• Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shopITALYVenice:• St.Mark’ssquarebyPrivateboat• Enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride• Visit the famous Murano Glass showroomFlorence:• Guided walking city tour with a local English-speaking

guidePisa:• VisitSquareofMiracles• Photo-stop at the Leaning TowerRome:• Guided City tour with a local English speaking guide• Visit to Trevi Fountain

VATICAN CITYVatican City:• Visit the Vatican Museum – see sculptures and

masterpieces of Renaissance art• Visit to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel• VisitthemagnificentSt.Peter’sBasilica

• Apersonbelow12yearsofageondateofreturnflightwillbe considered a child

• Third person in a Triple room will be provided a roll awaybed

• All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees(asspecifiedintheitinerary)byanair-conditionedcoach

• It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bagper person only, due to limited boot space in the coach

• Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour

• On some occasions, you may have to join another group incaseyourgroupdoesnothaveadequatemembers

• A local representative or your coach driver may only bethere to assist you during your initial part of the tour

• OnreachingtheEiffelTower,ifthereislongqueuethetourmanager will take you to the Montparnasse Tower

• Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dateswhichwillbenotified

• Certain sightseeing/excursions if closed then alternate sightseeing will be done

• Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routingcould change. In some tours, there is also a possibility thatthe tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you willnot miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned

in the itineraryunless itscloseddue toholiday.YourTourManager will notify you the same

• No refunds for unutilized services• In case of inordinate delay and with strict driving laws,

packed dinner may be provided on this day• PleasecheckwithyourSalesrepresentativeforfinaldetails.• In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would

beachangeinpricewhichwillbejustified• For any issues or redressal of any grievances, passengers/

end customers should approach their Travel agent only from where they have booked their tour

• Any disputes and claims are subject to exclusive jurisdictionof Bombay High Court at Mumbai

• We reserve the right to claim from the passengers, anyadditional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in thescheduleoftrains,flights,coach,cruiseorotherservices.

• We reserve the right to change any itinerary for operationalreasons and reasons beyond our control such as weatherconditions, strike, etc.

• We shall not accept any liability or responsibility for anydamages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdownor irregularity, which may occur in carrying out of the tourarrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war,quarantine and any other causewhatsoever and all suchloss or expenses must be borne by the passenger

• Tours are operated subject to Reserve Bank of India /Government of India regulations

• TourcostispayableinEUROoutofyourBTQentitlementofthe passengers

• The cost of the Airfare, Passport, POE charges, visacharges, Overseas Travel Insurance etc.

• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage,laundry, wines, food & drink not in the regular menusprovided by us, mini bar and telephone calls

• Any extra meals not included in the itinerary, meals arepre-set and a choice of menu is not available

• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees andlocal guides availed of by the passengers, other than thatmentioned in the ‘What your tour price includes’

• Government Service Taxes and other taxes as applicable.• AnythingwhichisnotspecifiedintheItinerary

• Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast.• 11 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Lunches.• 12 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners.• Gala Dinner and a special Dinner is also included.• Daily Mineral Water Bottle (500ml)

• 03 nights at Hotel AC Marriott / Novotel / Hilton or similar inParis

• 01 night at Hotel NH / Novotel / Holiday Inn or similar inNetherlands

• 01 night at Hotel Rilano / NH / Holiday Inn or similar inFrankfurt / Heppenheim / Mannheim

• 03 nights at Hotel Du Parc / Swissotel / Seedamn Plaza orsimilar in Central Switzerland

• 01 night at Hotel Kronen / Alpenkonig / Belmont or similarin Seefeld / Innsbruck

• 01 night at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton / Best Western /Schio or similar in Padova / Bologna

• 01 night at Hotel A Point / AC Marriott / Grand Golf orsimilar in Tuscany

• 01 night at Hotel Selene / Principe / Holiday Inn or similarin Rome

Tips to coach drivers for the duration of the tour is included.

Inclusion: Sightseeing and excursions

Meals

Notes

What your tour price does not include

(Packed lunch will be served on the day of arrival in Paris)

Accommodation

Driver Tips

Tour Dates:Start in Paris: 13 JulyEnd in Rome: 25 July