Few lands on earth offer a blend of history and the future as beautifully as does Europe. This fortnight long sojourn takes you through the widest possible variety of experience, cultures and spectacles of 9 Europe's loveliest countries.
Duration : 14 Days 13 nights
Sightseeing Includes
Germany
Heidelberg : Heidelberg Castle (Schloss), 'Alstadt' old town
Black Forest : Lake Titsee & Drubba
Austria
Innsbruck : City Tour, Golden Roof and Swarovski's Crystal Museum & Shopping Mall
Italy
Rome : Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Arch of Constantine, The Forum Romanum, The arch Augustus, The Circus Maximus
Pisa : Leaning Tower, The Cathedral with Dome.
Florence : Florence City from Michael Angelo Point.
Venice : St. Mark's Cathedral with bell Tower & Square, Private boat ride to San Marco and City Tour
Vatican City
Vatican City : St. Peter's Cathedral.
Switzerland
Lucerne : Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne.
Interlaken : Jungfraujoch Train, Walking Tour of Interlaken (Optional)
Engelberg : Mount Titlis Cable Car with Ice Flyer(Optional)
Schaffausen : Rhine Falls
Geneva : UNO Building, Lake Geneva, Jet d'Eau, Rose Garden
France
Paris : Eiffel Tower (3rd Level), Arc de Triomphe, Trecodero, The Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre, Concorde Square, The Invalides, The Opera Garnier, Champs Elysees, Galleries Lafayette , Disney land, (Optional), Lido Show (Optional)
Belgium
Brussels : Grand Palace & Manniken Piz Statue.
Holland
Amsterdam : Canal Cruise, Windmills, Cheese & Clog factory
Hague : Modurodam, The Hague Beach.
United Kingdom
London : Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Oxford Street. West Minister Abbey, St. Paul's Church, Parliament House, River Thames, London Bridge & London Monument
Channel Crossing
Enjoy Stena Line Overnight cruise from Hook Of Holland to Harwich .
Tour Manager
HindiEnglish speaking Tour Manager throughout the tour.
Shopping
Enjoy the best discounted shopping at Interlaken, Kirchhofer Shopping Complex and also enjoy Duty free shopping on board Stena Line Cruise.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1 India - Frankfurt Heidelberg - MannheimUpon arrival, after immigration & customs check, meet Dewan's representative, who will transfer you to Hotel. Once checked into the Hotel, time to freshen up. We take you for an orientation tour of Heidelberg town, surrounded by mountains and forests spread on both sides of river Neckar. Heidelberg's large ruined castle, one of German's finest example of Gothic Renaissance architecture. We'll have time at leisure to stroll through 'Alstadt', the old town, full of narrow alleys, cobble-stoned streets and lined with old ornate buildings, which include the Town Hall, the church of the Holy Spirit and the Jesuit Church. Later transfer to Indian Restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals : Indian Dinner
Day 2 Mannheim - Lake Titsee - Rhine Falls - InnsbruckToday morning, after breakfast, we drive to picturesque Black Forest area and stop at Lake Titsee to see how the famous Cuckoo Clocks are being made at Drubba. Time to Shop for Cuckoo clocks and other souvenirs at special discounted prices for Dewan's customers. Later we cross the border & enter Switzerland to visit Rhine Falls at Schaffausen, a place on German & Swiss Border. We spend some time at Rhine Falls. After admiring the mighty Rhine Falls, proceed for another European Country 'Austria'. Late evening, arrive Innsbruck, a city in Western Austria, capital of Tyrol Province, on the Inn River. Upon arrival, we start local sight seeing & visit the famous Golden Roof, Maria Theresien Strasse, Trasmopolino Olympic ski jump, Imperial palace, cathedral and other tourist attractions in Innsbruck. We'll have time at leisure to explore and perhaps do some shopping before we leave for an Indian Restaurant to enjoy a delicious Indian Dinner. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner
Day 3 Innsbruck - Wattens VeniceToday after breakfast, transfer to Wattens, where you visit Swarovski's Crystal World, the makers of world's finest crystals. Experience the magic of crystal dome at Swarovski's Museum among other attractions. Time to shop for finest Jewellery & other gifts for your friends & relatives. Later proceed for Venice - one of the most romantic city of the world. Upon arrival, transfer to St. Mark's square, the heart of the traditional city of Venice by private boat. Once we reach the Square, see the famous St. Marks Cathedral with Bell Tower. Time free to shop at Venetian market or to visit Murano Glass Factory. Late evening, transfer to Indian Restaurant to enjoy a delicious Indian dinner followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner
Day 4 Venice - Florence - RomeToday after continental breakfast, sit back and relax in the coach, as we drive to City of Florence, the capital of Tuscany. We stop at Michael Angelo point to have a great view of the city. After admiring view of this city from Michael Anglo point, its time to buy some Italian souvenirs for your friends & relatives. Later transfer to Indian restaurant for lunch. After Lunch proceed for the political Capital of Italy Rome. Upon arrival, transfer to Indian restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner
Day 5 Rome - PisaToday after breakfast, we start guided city tour of Rome by visiting Vatican City - the smallest country in the world or as one says a country within a country. Mother Teresa was beatified here on 19th Oct., 2003. If lucky we can also have a glimpse of the Pope. We continue our sight seeing & visit Trevi Fountain where you can ask for a wish by tossing a coin over your shoulders into the fountain. Just behind it are the famous Spanish Steps. We also see Arch de Constantine, The Forum Romanum, Colosseum- the venue of grand contests in the ancient times, The Arch of Augustus & other important Roman monuments. Enjoy lunch at Indian restaurant. Later proceed for Pisa, upon arrival, transfer to Indian restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner .
Day 6 Pisa - Lucerne (Switzerland)Today after continental breakfast, transfer to the Square of Miracles. On a vast lawn, the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa houses, four masterpieces of medieval architecture, which influenced monumental art in Italy from the 11th to the 14th century. These sites comprise of a cathedral, a baptistery, a cemetery, and the famous Bell Tower known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After we have seen the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa proceed for wonderful Lucerne Switzerland Upon arrival, visit Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge & old town of Lucerne. Enjoy free time to shop around for beautiful watches, Swiss Chocolates & much more. Late evening transfer to Indian restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner .
Day 7 Lucerne- Jungfraujoch &- Interlaken (Optional)- LucerneToday after breakfast the day is free to explore Lucerne on your own or take an optional tour to Europe's highest altitude railway station (11, 333ft.).The highlight of every visit to Switzerland is a trip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. The trip takes you via Kleine Scheidegg & through the Eigar North wall up to the scenic splendors of the Jungfraujoch in the heart of the wonder world of Glaciers & eternal ice. Experience some of the world's most splendid scenic beauty & waterfalls during the train journey to Jungfraujoch. Views from this unique vantage point extend as far as summits of the Vosges Range in France, the Black Forest in Germany and also directly at the Jungfraujoch, the Aletsch Glacier- the longest ice stream in Alps. We have arranged hot Indian Lunch at Bollywood Indian Restaurant at the height of 11, 333 ft. Later in the afternoon, we start descending from the Alps & reach Interlaken. We have time for shopping in Interlaken. Later transfer to Indian restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast
Day 8 Lucerne- Mount Titlis ( Optional) - GenevaToday after breakfast the day is free to explore Lucerne on your own or take an optional tour & visit peak of The Alps - The Mount Titlis & experience world's first revolving cable car known as 'Rotair'. Once arrive we visit 'Glacier Park' by 'Ice Flyer chair Lift'. Glacier Park- a unique rollick on snow tubes (inner tubes for the snow) or a variety of fun & unusual sledges designed to whisk you down the snow covered slopes, an unforgettable experience. Enjoy hot Indian Lunch at Mount Titlis restaurant, specially arranged for Dewan's passengers. Late afternoon we start our descent & drive to another cosmopolitan city Geneva. Headquarter of many international organizations like United Nations, Red Cross etc. Upon arrival we start panoramic tour & visit UNO building, Red Cross Building, Lake Geneva, Jet d'Eau. Later transfer to Indian restaurant followed by transfer to hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Dinner
Day 9 Geneva - ParisToday after continental breakfast, we proceed for the fashion capital of the world-Paris. We cross the Swiss border & pass by Dijon, Lyon & other important cities of France to arrive Paris. Upon arrival in Paris visit the main landmark of Europe 'Eiffel Tower' (3 rd Level). The sight of Paris from the Eiffel Tower is really marvelous & worth capturing in the camera. Later proceed for a panoramic tour which Includes Concorde square, Champ Elysees, Arc De Triomphe, Trecodero, Notre Dame Cathedral, Invalides, Louvre, Opera Garnier. Later transfer to Indian Restaurant followed by transfer to your Hotel. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner .
Day 10 Paris - Euro Disney (Optional)- Lido (Optional)Today after continental breakfast, the day is free to explore more of Paris on your own or take an optional tour to the famous Euro-Disney. A day full of action for the children of all ages. One day pass valid on all rides within Disneyland will be given to all passengers. Enjoy rides at Adventure Land, Discovery Land, Frontier Land, USA Main Street & Fantasy Land. Don't forget to be on time to witness the Disney Character Parade at the main square of the Disney World. After such an eventful day transfer to Indian Restaurant for Indian Dinner followed by transfer to hotel. You can also choose to take an optional tour of Paris by Night Tour with Seine Cruise & Lido Show. The night tour start with cruise on river Seine passing through the famous arches, bridges & the important monuments of Paris. We also see illuminated Eiffel Tower at the end of Seine Cruise. After such a magnificent cruise ride, we start exploring the city of Paris by coach. The tour ends at Champs Elysees to see thrilling & colourful extravaganza of Lido show Meals: Continental Breakfast.
Day 11 Paris - Brussels- AmsterdamToday enjoy continental breakfast; proceed for Brussels- the capital of Belgium. Upon arrival, we visit the Grand Palace & Manniken Piz statue. We also spend some time for shopping & proceed for Amsterdam - city of windmills & wooden shoes to experience famous waterways of Amsterdam by Canal Cruise & explore the city from the boat. Time free for shopping. Later Transfer to Indian restaurant for delicious Indian Dinner & transfer to Hotel. Evening is free to enjoy famous night life of Amsterdam on your own. Meals: Continental Breakfast. Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner.
Day 12 Amsterdam - Overnight CruiseAfter continental breakfast. we take you to another wonder of the world-'The Modurodam' where you can see Holland in miniature, followed by transfer to one of the Europe's famous beach-The Hague. If time permits we will also visit Cheese & clog factory. It's time to cross Channel by Stena Line Overnight Cruise. Once on board, you are free to explore the ship on your own. Enjoy delicious continental dinner on board cruise. Crossing English Channel by overnight Cruise is also one of the main highlights of our tour. Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Continental Dinner .
Day 13 Harwich - LondonToday morning enjoy English breakfast on board Stena Line Cruise. Upon arrival, after immigration & custom check proceed for London. Once arrive in London we start panoramic sightseeing & visit The Big Ben, The Trafalgar Square where you can see the hustle & bustle of the visitors from all over the world, The Icon of London- Tower Bridge that is famous as the Landmark of London. We also visit Buckingham Palace If time permits & luck favors then you can catch the glimpse of The Queen or Prince Charles. Driving through the famous Piccadilly Circus we pass River Thames, which is known as the heart of London, St. Paul's Cathedral that is another landmark of London. After London sight seeing, we visit Oxford Street where one can see the famous stores like Mark's & Spencer's, Selfridges, C & A etc., Later transfer to the hotel. Our Tour Manager's duty ends here. Meals : Breakfast on board
Day 14 London - Return Flight Today after breakfast, time free till transfer to airport for your return flight. Its time to say good bye to your friends you have made on the tour. Please do write to us your experience. Meals: Breakfast
Cost of Package Includes
Return economy class air ticket.
Accommodation at the hotel mentioned or similar on twin sharing basis
Daily Continental Breakfast .
Lunches and Dinners as mentioned in the Itinerary as per set group menu.
City tour of Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Paris & London.
Visit to Lake Titisee and Rhine falls.
Visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Museum in Wattens
Enjoy Private Boat ride to San Marco.
Visit Vatican City & St. Peter's Church.
Entrance to 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower, Swarovski Museum & Modurodam.
Visit Maniken Piz & Grand Palace in Brussels.
Enjoy a view of Amsterdam city on a Canal Cruise.
Cross the English Channel by Stena Line overnight cruise from Hook of Holland to Harwich (Inside Cabin).
Sightseeing and transportation as mentioned in the itinerary .
Service of Tour Manager or local representative.
Cost of Package does not include
Any increase in Air Fare and APT Tax (presently calculated as on November, 2006).
Rs 23, 000 per adultchildinfant being cost of UK, Schengen & Swiss Visa Fee, Air Port tax, Service Tax & Overseas mediclaim for tour period.
Cost of optional Tours
Entrances except mentioned above.
Any other expenses of personal nature.
Portages at hotels, Airport and Sea Ports.
Tips to Coach Driver Euro 28 per person.
Airline Reservations
All Airlines Reservations are confirmed as per group movement hence all passengers have to travel together. The return flight can be changed if informed 15 days before departure from India subject to availability of seats and will attract a surcharge of Rs. 3500 per seat.
Visa requirement
United Kingdom - Single Entry
Schengen - Multiple Entry
Swiss Visa - Multiple Entry
REMARKS
No refund for unutilized service
Package available to passengers eligible for BTQ only
Subject to GOIRBI approval
Passengers over & above the age of 59 years will have to pay the difference in the insurance premium.
Airlines, Hotels, Itinerary, sightseeing subject to change without prior notice.
Airport taxes & service tax (Rs 12, 000 ) & Visa Fee Rs 10, 000. Any increase will be charged extra.
Tip to coach driver Euro 28 per person is mandatory.
The cost of Euro component will be collected in Indian Rupees as Per bank card rate as on date of payment .
Delhi, India
