Best Of Europe Italy Swiss Paris

Today you make your way to Rome. transfer from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to hotel. Hotel check in is after 15:00hrs. The rest of the day is to relax.

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Start your tour by a visit to the Vatican City, the world’s smallest nation & the seat of Christianity and St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest cathedral, which will amaze you with its size, beauty, and splendour. Continue for a walking tour of the city and visit Piazza Venezia and the monument dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy. Relieve the thrills of historic Rome as you view the ancient Roman & Imperial Forums. Then walk to the famous, Spanish steps and the Trevi Fountain – a Roman legend assures your return to Rome if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain. Later visit the fantastic Pantheon, originally a temple for all pagan gods, and now containing the tombs of the famous artist Raphael and several Italian Kings. In the evening head back to hotel for overnight stay.

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This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Pisa, situated on the River Arno, hometown of Galileo and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa built 1174 and sinking approximately 1mm a year. Visit the ‘Field of Miracles’ and take photos in front of the Leaning Tower, the Duomo and the Baptistery (entrances not included). Continuing your journey, drive to Florence, enchanting art capital of Italy. Upon arrival in Florence, you’ll embark on walking tour to visit the birthplace of the Renaissance; see the impressive Duomo, the imposing 14th century Palazzo Vecchio Tower, Uffizi Gallery from outside and Ponte Vecchio – Florence’s most distinctive bridge on the Arno River. Overnight stay in Florence/Pisa area.

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This morning, we drive towards Venice. On arrival we drive over Mussolini’s Bridge of Liberty, and then, take a waterbus through the Guidecca canal to St. Mark’s Square, the very heart of Venice. Here on your walking tour, you can photograph the historical Ducal Palace, the infamous prison (located inside the Doge’s Palace), the Bridge of Sights. Admire the exquisite Clock Tower as you wait to enter the splendid St. Marks Basilica. Later return to St. Mark’s Square and time permitting you may even be able to enjoy a ride in a Gondola (not included). Later check into our hotel. [Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

This morning we drive over the Italian border and the Berner pass into Austria. You drive to Wattens to visit the Swarovski Museum for your purchases of these incredible man-made crystals. Afterwards we head to Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol province, for an orientation walking tour, taking in the Goldenes Dachl (the Golden Roof), an ornate Gothic balcony. Also, see the 17th Century fountain with the equestrian statue of King Leopold V, St. Anne’s Column, and the Triumph Forte – Innsbruck’s arch of celebration. After dinner check into our hotel.

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Continue your journey westwards through the Tyrol area covered by the majestic Alps, You, drive towards Liechtenstein, the 6^th smallest country in the world. Here stop at Vaduz to view the majestic Vaduz Castle (from outside). Continue your journey to cross over the border to Zurich. Check into your hotel in Zurich, Switzerland.

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This morning check out and drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland, to see the picturesque Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest plain waterfalls. Later drive to Zurich for your orientation of Zurich, view some of the famous attractions including the Gross Munster, the Fraumunster, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street and National Museum (from outside). We then proceed to Lucerne for city tour. In Lucerne, view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the city.

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After breakfast we head to Interlaken where have an optional tour of Mt. Jungfrau, Europe’s highest railway station at 11,133 ft. The journey begins with the new Eiger Express tri cable gondola ride up to Eiger Glacier, offering breathtaking views of the changing alpine landscapes. From there, a delightful cogwheel train takes us through this unique adventure. At Sphinx Terrace, a remarkable metal-grate platform encircling the Sphinx Observatory, enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding peaks. Inside the Ice Palace, adorned with intricate ice sculptures, explore this frozen wonderland and send a postcard from Europe’s highest post office with a special postmark. For those not taking optional tour for the Jungfrau, have free time in Interlaken, to enjoy the charming town nestled between two lakes and popular among Indian movie directors for its scenic beauty. Later we all proceed for dinner and overnight at the hotel. [Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Dinner

Today board the world’s first revolving aerial cable car on Mt Titlis to reach a height of 10,000 feet. As the cable cars ascend these beautiful mountains you may see people in the valley below on the several theme walks or on Trotti (seat less) bikes. Once on top, visit the icy glacier cave, the open terrace, play in the snow or go on the ICE Flyer chair lift (not included) over the crevasses. Walk on the highest suspension bridge in Europe. In the afternoon descend down the mountain and visit Bern, the capital of Switzerland. An orientational walking tour of Bern to see the Old Town, Clock Tower, Bear Park & Federal Building. Overnight in Leysin area.

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This morning drive to Gstaad. On arrival at Gstaad visit the famous DDLJ bridge and later board Goldenpass train from Gstaad to Montreux for the spectacular view of Alps. On arrival at Montreux have an orientation tour of the town. Then Head towards Vevey and photo stop at the Fork Alimentarium, a stainless-steel fork on the shore of Lake Geneva in Vevey. Later descend and drive to Geneva for an orientation tour which includes photo stops at the Place of Nations, the flower clock, the Reformation Monument, the Jet de Eau and the famous Lake Geneva. Overnight in the Geneva area.

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This morning you leave the Swiss Alps behind and head towards Paris. Upon arrival into Paris, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine You will be enchanted as you pass by many of the Parisian monuments including the Alexander II Bridge, the Orsay Museum, the National Assembly and Paris’ own Statue of Liberty. Tonight, enjoy an exciting optional Paris illumination tour. [Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Dinner

If you choose full day at leisure there will be no meals or transfers included on this day.

Option 1: Disneyland Paris (100kms)

Today, you could enjoy a full-day ticket to either Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, Europe’s premier tourist destination. Experience world-class attractions, captivating shows, and lively parades such as Crush’s Coaster, Cars Race Rally, The Twilight Zone

Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, Space Mountain: Mission 2, Big Thunder Mountain, and many others. Around 6 pm, we will depart from the park and head into for dinner and overnight stay.

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Option 2: Versailles Gardens – Val d ’Europe shopping (150kms)

After breakfast proceed to Versailles, to visit the magnificent Versailles Gardens, at the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the famous “Sun King”. The gardens itself contains more than

400 statues, making them the largest open-air sculpture museum in the world. Later head towards Val d ‘Europe shopping centre for free time to do shopping. Val d’ Europe shopping centre includes a wide choice of stores with more than 150 shops. Later head for dinner and overnight stay. [Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Dinner

This morning, check out of the hotel and proceed to visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower (Subject to availability). In the early afternoon visit the French Perfumery Museum. Thereafter continue to the Louvre Museum (entrance not included and time-permitting). If you enter the Louvre Museum, you can have the opportunity to see the famous painting of Mona Lisa and many more masterpieces. Later you embark on an orientation tour of Paris, you will drive through and see some of the most famous sights such as the Champs-Elysees Street, Place du Concorde, Arc De Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Concorde Square and many more historical monuments.

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(* in the event of when the Eiffel tower is closed or restricted to enter due to national holidays or major events, this excursion will be replaced with Montparnasse Tower.

After breakfast, transfer to Charles De Gaule Airport in the morning for return flight back home. Why not extend your tour to London and Scotland.

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