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DAY 01 : ARRIVE ROME, ORIENTATION TOUR OF ROME
Arrive at Rome airport, and then proceed to your conveniently located hotel in the city and check - in. This evening, proceed on a panoramic orientation tour of Rome. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner in Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Domina Residence or similar
DAY 02 : VISIT VATICAN, VISIT COLOSSEUM, ST. PETER'S CHURCH, AND TREVI FOUNTAIN
After a Continental breakfast proceed to the Vatican City - the smallest state in the world. First stop at the Vatican Museum, with a visit to the world-famous Sistine Chapel - a pure source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike, specially included on your tour. This will be followed by a visit to the holy church of St. Peter's - the incomparable home of architectural and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, which will leave you awestruck. We will also see the Colosseum, known for its gladiator fights, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum and the largest and most elaborate fountain in Rome - The Trevi fountain. A wish here can bring you back to Rome. Enjoy Indian lunch before you commence your onward journey towards Pisa. Later, check into your hotel and relax. Indian dinner Overnight at Monte Catini
DAY 03 : THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA, GUIDED CITY TOUR OF FLORENCE
After a Continental breakfast at your hotel, sit back and relax in your coach, as we drive you to the Square of Miracles. You will be spellbound as you approach this precariously leaning tower. Photograph your family with the Leaning Tower in the backdrop. You also have some free time to shop. Lunch at an Indian Restaurant. On to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Meet your English-speaking local guide for a city tour of Florence, including the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistry with its gate to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria - an open-air museum of sculptures, and Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo and many famous Italian personalities are buried. The famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge across the River Arno and the Piazzale Michelangelo with a replica of the impressive statue of David can also be seen here. Later, drive towards Venice to check into your hotel. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant and Overnight at hotel sheraton or similar in Padua
DAY 04 : CANAL CRUISE AT VENICE, MURANO GLASS SHOWROOM, ON TO THE ALPS & INNSBURCK
After a Continental breakfast at the hotel, drive to the pier and board a private boat to the heart of the traditional city of Venice - The St Mark's Square. This astonishingly wonderful lagoon city is a special delight to visitors. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, as you catch a glimpse of the serene waters of the Adriatic Sea. On arrival, admire the St Mark's square with the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Campanile, and the Bridge of Sighs. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. Indian lunch at Restaurant. Return to the pier and continue on your journey towards picturesque Austria. You will be entranced at the scenic beauty, as you ascend over the Brenner Pass into the Tyrol region, where you stop at the capital - Innsbruck. See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof. Stroll on cobbled stone pathways and get a feel of old-world European charm. The splendid scenes of the Alps in the background are a perfect picture-postcard setting. Indian dinner and Overnight at Hotel Restaurant Gasthaus Kapeller or similar
DAY 05: SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL MUSEUM, ON TO LIECHTENSTEIN, ON TO ENGELBERG, SWITZERLAND
A Continental breakfast in the morning, and you are ready to proceed to Wattens, where you have the opportunity to visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Museum. Enjoy a fascinating experience into the 'world of crystals'. An experience that leaves you amazed at the dazzling glitter as you walk through this museum. Enroute, enjoy a delicious hot Indian lunch. Drive through the Arlberg Tunnel into the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, which covers an area of 62 sq. m. and has a population of only 32,000 inhabitants. Enroute we shall stop at one of the vineyards to see how wine is made. Continue on your scenic drive into Switzerland, as you arrive into Engelberg, situated amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland. Indian Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Park - Mattenhof or similar
DAY 06 : INTERLAKEN CITY TOUR, TRUMMELBACH FALLS & OPTIONAL JUNGFRAUJOCH TOUR WITH CHAMPAIGN & HOT LUNCH
This morning, after a Continental breakfast, get ready for an adventurous Optional tour to Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice - a genuine 'high-point' of your stay! Sit back in your coach and we shall drive you to the beautiful town of 'Lauterbrunnen', where the excitement begins. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour that you see from aboard the 'cog-wheel' train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 meters to reach Jungfraujoch! This is a trip to another world - a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. A visit to the Sphinx is also included. Enjoy an Indian Lunch! Next, visit the impressive glacier falls, deep inside the mountain - the Trummelbach falls. They are the only glacier falls of their kind in the world, which have been made accessible.
Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. Indian Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Park - Mattenhof or similar
DAY 07 : FULL DAY TOUR OF MT. TITLIS WITH ICE FLYER, AFTERNOON CITY TOUR AND SCENIC CRUISE ON LAKE LUCERNE
After a Continental breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour - visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in a sensational cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world's first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a lifetime experience. Remain spellbound as you ascend the snow-clad mountains. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis, also a chance to ride, 'Ice Flyer'. At 3,020 meters a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Later, enjoy a delicious Indian lunch.
Next, we proceed to scenic Lucerne, where you will have an opportunity to visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke wooden bridge. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne. After a day full of fun and excitement, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Park - Mattenhof or similar
DAY 08 : CITY TOUR OF ZURICH, RHINE FALLS, LAKE OF TITISEE, HEIDELBERG CASTLE
After a Continental breakfast at the hotel, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive through the city of Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland, into Schaffhausen to view the magnificent Rhine Falls. Cross over into Germany and arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful lake of Titisee. This is the heart of the Black Forest, surrounded by dark fir forests, fairy tale woods and flowering meadows. Enjoy Indian lunch at Drubba. Next, proceed to Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the river Neckar. On arrival, visit the castle from where you get a splendid panoramic view of the city of Heidelberg. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant in Heidelberg. Overnight at Heidelberg or Hanau
DAY 09 : RHINE CRUISE, COLOGNE CATHEDRAL, ON TO AMSTERDAM
After a Continental breakfast, visit Rhine Cruise and Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy Indian Lunch and then proceed to Amsterdam. Indian Dinner in Amsterdam, Overnight Hotel Lakeland or similar
DAY 10 : AMSTERDAM CANAL CRUISE, VISIT KEUKENHOF - TULIP GARDENS, MADURODAM, ONTO BRUSSELS
After a Continental breakfast, proceed to Canal cruise. Visit cheese and shoe factory via windmills. Enjoy Indian Lunch. Next, visit Keukenhof (Only till 20th May) and Madurodam. Further to Brussels. Indian Dinner in Brussels. Overnight Hotel Mercure Brussels or similar
DAY 11 : ORIENTATION TOUR OF BRUSSELS, ONTO PARIS, CRUISE AT RIVER SEINE
After Breakfast proceed for an orientation tour of Brussels. Depart for Paris. Dinner at Indian Restaurant and enjoy a Cruise at River Seine. Enjoy Paris by night. This evening optional Lido tour (Optional Price). Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Disney Land or similar
DAY 12 : FULL DAY AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL TOUR OF DISNEY LAND WITH LUNCH, VISIT III LEVEL OF EIFFEL TOWER
After a late Continental breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an Optional Disney Land Tour to have some fun, adventure and entertainment on our full-day tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides. (All included) Or you can visit the Disney Studios and be amazed at the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets where famous movies were created. Enjoy lunch. Watch parades and thrill yourself on a day full of excitement. Later in the evening, a Indian dinner awaits you. Next we take you to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (third level), from where you will have a splendid view of this beautiful city of Paris by night.
Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Disney Land or similar
DAY 13 : BOARD THE ULTRA MODERN EUROSTAR, ON TO LONDON, VISIT THE WORLD FAMOUS MADAME TUSSAD'S WAX MUSEUM AND SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE
This morning, after Continental breakfast at your hotel, check out and drive to Gare Du Nord Station. Here, you will board the ultra-modern Eurostar, one of the world's fastest trains. Travelling under the English Channel, reach London Waterloo in less than 3 hours. On arrival into London, proceed to an Indian restaurant for a hot sumptuous lunch. We then take you to visit the famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum. This museum houses the unique collection of world's largest wax works of famous personalities, including India's top leaders and stars. Next, visit the most beautiful architecture carved out of Italian Carrara marble at the Swami Narayan temple. This is the first traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe - truly a sight not to be missed. Enjoy a special Indian vegetarian dinner tonight.
Overnight at Hotel Hilton Wembley Plaza or similar
DAY 14 : GUIDED CITY TOUR OF LONDON
After a Continental breakfast, we leave for a guided city tour with an expert English-speaking guide who will explain to you all the highlights of London's landmarks: the Changing of Guards at Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, the River Thames, and more.
Enjoy Indian lunch, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or shop at many of London's famous shopping stores like Marks and Spencer's, C & A, Selfridges on Oxford street; or Harrods on Knights Bridge, just to name a few. Overnight at Hotel Hilton Wembley Plaza or similar
DAY 15 RETURN HOME WITH HAPPY MEMORIES
Continental breakfast will be provided before we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back to India. Arrive home with pleasant memories of European Tour
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