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| CLASSIC EUROPE TOUR |
| London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Milan, Mount Titlis, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch, Paris |
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DAY 1 - Chennai
Today, check in (transfer not included), at your
Chennai Airport to board the flight to London. Early afternoon, you will meet
your Tour Manager and depart for a half-day sightseeing tour
of London. First, we visit Madame Tussauds, where you can
marvel at Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan
and many others. Continuing on with our tour we see the
main sights: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben,
Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge.
Later marvel at the Swaminarayan Temple. Late evening
return to your hotel.
DAY 2 - Chennai, Dover, Ferry, Calais, Brussels, The Netherlands
This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour
Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from
London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short
channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed
through Belgium. We first visit the city of Brussels, where
on our orientation tour we see the Grand Place, the
Mannekin Pis statue and the Atomium (photo stop). Later
we drive to the Netherlands and check into our hotel for a
two-night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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DAY 3 - The Netherlands: Amsterdam
Today we visit the Madurodam Model Village to see
miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in
Holland between March 20th and 18th May). We then drive
north through the flat landscape of Holland passing windmills
from a bygone era, to visit the picturesque village of
Volendam. We proceed to the cosmopolitan city of
Amsterdam for a canal cruise and a visit to a diamond house
to see the cutters at work. Late evening return to our hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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DAY 4 - The Netherlands, Cologne, Mannheim/Frankfurt area
Proceed east across the Netherlands and into Germany.
Joining the Autobahn, we arrive at the city of Cologne,
Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral. Continuing our
drive into the Rhine valley we board a cruise ship for an
unforgettable trip along the River Rhine. Admire the
majestic views, mountain top fairy tale castles and
fortresses from a bygone era. Late evening check into our
hotel for an overnight stop. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5 - Mannheim area, Black Forest, Innsbruck
Joining the autobahn we enter into the enchanting Black
Forest region, where you will marvel at the timeless
serenity and unparalleled scenery around you. Our first stop
is at scenic Lake Titisee where you have time to shop for
cuckoo clocks. Continuing our drive, we pass through small
idyllic villages before entering Austria where we visit
Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region. Enjoy this
charming town of green domes and red roofs - see the
Hofburg and the Goldenes Dachl. Later we check into our
hotel for an overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6 - Innsbruck, Venice/Mestre area This morning we visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds, for a tour
through the kaleidoscope of senses and to see sparkling
crystal artworks by famous artists. Visit the Crystal Worlds
Shop displaying a unique selection of products. Continuing
our journey, we enjoy spectacular scenery as we drive
across Europabrucke, one of Europe’s highest bridges,
winding our way through the Brenner pass |
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to cross the
Italian border. We leave behind the mountains for sunny
Italy, to visit Venice, the city of unparalleled beauty and
romantic gondolas. Our tour starts with a boat ride to St.
Mark’s Square – the most elegant square in the world, to
see the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace and the Basilica
di San Marco. Late evening check into our hotel. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
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DAY 7 - Venice/Mestre area, Florence, Rome
Today we depart for Florence. Watch the amazing scenery
change as we cross the Appennines and the gentle hilly
countryside of Tuscany to reach Florence. On arrival in the
city of the Medicis, we meet our local guide who will
introduce us to the main sights in the city, where traffic is
banned from the historic centre. Next we visit Piazzale
Michelangelo to enjoy one of the best views of this
renaissance city across the River Arno. Later we continue
our journey to the ‘Eternal City’, where we check into our
hotel for a two-nights stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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DAY 8 - Rome
This morning, we meet our expert local guide who will
show us the splendours of St. Peter’s Basilica, a renaissance
masterpiece. Later, we take in other ancient sights – Piazza
Venezia, the Roman Forum, which was the political centre
of the Roman Empire, Circus Maximus, and the spectacular
Trevi Fountain, where you may make a wish. Afternoon is
at leisure to explore other sights, or join the Additional
Excursion to visit the Colosseum the largest amphitheatreever built in the Roman Empire and one of the greatest
works of Roman architecture and engineering. Later we
visit the Time Elevator, a unique experience, with the
projection on three wide panoramic screens, a 3D film
journey through the history of the Eternal City. Later this
evening enjoy a Rome by Night tour as we drive past the
monuments and admire the illuminated facades.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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DAY 9 - Rome, Orvieto, Arezzo
This morning, we meet our local guide who will show us
the splendours of the Vatican Museums, including the
Sistine Chapel. Later we depart for Orvieto. The site of the
city is among the most dramatic in Europe. Perched on a
plateau of tufa rock, with the outline of its world famous
Duomo visible for miles around. Access to the city in fact is
via the funicular. The heart of Orvieto is Piazza del Duomo,
onto which look the town’s most important buildings and the
facade of the Duomo, a masterpiece of gothic architecture
and dazzling mosaics. Late evening check into our hotel for an
overnight stop. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10 - Arezzo, Pisa, Milan, Lake Lugano area,
Switzerland
Today we depart for Pisa, where we visit the Field of Miracles.
Here you can marvel at the marble Cathedral in the Pisan
Romanesque style, the Baptistery, and one of the wonders of
the world, the legendary Leaning Tower. Proceed onto Milan,
the cultural and economic hub of Italy. Explore the historic
centre of the city – see the famous Duomo (Cathedral), one
of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Italy, La Scala
Opera House and the Castello Sforzesco. Leaving Milan, we
cross the Swiss border, passing spectacular scenery around
the lake regions of Como and Lugano. We arrive at our hotel
in the Lake Lugano area late evening, and check in for an
overnight stop. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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DAY 11 - Switzerland: Mount Titlis, Lucerne
This morning either join the Additional Excursion for the
scenic train ride through the Swiss Alpine region to Lucerne,
or board your coach as we drive north. From Lucerne, we
rejoin our coach and drive up the winding mountain roads to
the valley of Engelberg. We start our ascent to board the
world’s first revolving cable car, reaching the peak of 10,000
feet and the highest viewpoint in central Switzerland
(weather permitting). Visit the Glacier Grotto or enjoy a
breathtaking panorama from the sun terrace. Later, we begin
our descent, passing the glaciers and thawing ice, which
create majestic waterfalls. Later we visit the town of Lucerne,
to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. This
evening, join the Additional Excursion for Lake Lucerne
cruise and Swiss Folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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DAY 12 - Switzerland: Interlaken, Jungfraujoch
We first drive to the town of Interlaken, the scene of many
“Bollywood” films. From there a short drive brings us to
Lauterbrunnen, where we board the train for the scenic
journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest railway
station in Europe at 3,454 metres (weather permitting).
Visit the Ice Palace with ice sculptures or enjoy the panoramic
views from the Sphinx Terrace. Early evening we begin our
descent and return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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DAY 13 - Switzerland, Paris
Early morning we leave the Swiss Alps behind us. Once into
France, we join the super fast highways, driving past
vineyards and mustard fields. Continue onto Paris, one of
the most exciting and popular cities of Europe, renowned for
it’s fashion, perfumes, and of course the most talked about
French champagne and wines. Early evening we check into
our hotel. This evening you may either rest in your hotel or
join the Additional Excursion - Paris by night tour. On
our tour we will see the main sights illuminated, later
enjoy a spectacular cruise on the River Seine - admire the
spectacular facades from your covered boat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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DAY 14 - Paris
Today you have the choice of two exciting day tours;
Paris – City tour This morning, on our orientation tour of Paris, we will be
introduced to the main sights of this beautiful city: Arc de
Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the
Opera. We then proceed to the Louvre museum where you
can see the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da
Vinci. Later we visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower to
witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Finally
join us for an exciting optional Lido cabaret show. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
OR Disneyland Paris Theme Park A short drive to the famous Disneyland Paris Theme Park
where a full day of excitement for the entire family awaits
you. Meet all your favourite Disney characters, see the
amazing show “Honey, I shrunk the audience”, ride the
hair-raising “Space Mountain” roller coaster, and don’t miss
the fabulous main street parade. Later we visit the top floor
of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view
of the city. Finally join us for an exciting optional Lido
cabaret show. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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DAY 15 - Paris, Versailles, Chennai
We visit the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
After noon check out to proceed to the airport and
board the flight to chennai. (Breakfast, Lunch) |
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