Classic Europe (15 Days)
London | Brussels | Amsterdam | Cologne | Innsbruck |
Venice | Florence | Rome | Pisa | Milan | Mount Titlis | Lucerne |
Interlaken | Jungfraujoch | Paris
DAY
1: London
Today, check in (transfer not included), at your Heathrow Airport / Wembley
area hotel. 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, Shahrukh 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: London - 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)
DAY 3: 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 then
proceed to the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam for a canal cruise through the
city's complex system of waterways and to visit a diamond house to see the
cutters at work. Late evening return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
DAY
4: The Netherlands - Cologne - Mannheim / Frankfurt area
Proceed east across the Netherlands and into Germany. Joining the Autobahn,
we arrive at the famous city of Cologne where you can marvel 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 / Frankfurt 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 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)
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: admire its timeless beauty. 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)
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 amphitheatre ever 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)
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 façade 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)
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 through the Gotthard tunnel. From Lucerne we rejoin our coach and
drive up the winding mountain roads to the valley of Engelberg, where 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. In the afternoon, 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 - Lake Lucerne Cruise
and Swiss Folklore Show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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)
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)
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)
DAY 15: Paris - Versailles - Calais - Ferry - Dover - London
Today we visit the Palace of Versailles gardens, the former residence of
the famous "Sun King", where we visit the gardens. Early afternoon
we depart and journey north for Calais to board the ferry for the return
channel crossing. On arrival at Dover port, we board our local coach and
arrive London late evening, where the tour ends, and its time to say
farewell to all the friends you have made on tour. (Breakfast, Lunch)
B = BREAKFAST
L = LUNCH
D = DINNER
END OF SERVICES
Tour Departures :
(Out Sundays - return Sundays)
| Month |
Dates |
| March 2008 |
16, 23, 30 |
| April 2008 |
06, 13, 20, 27 |
| May 2008 |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
| June 2008 |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
| July 2008 |
06, 13, 20, 27 |
| August 2008 |
03, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| September 2008 |
07, 14, 21, 28 |
| October 2008 |
05 |
Tariff Chart :
| Rates Per Person |
TOUR PRICES |
| Adult |
INR 1,16,000/- |
| Child 2 11 yrs |
INR 86,800/- |
| Single Person |
INR 1,34,600/- |
Above rates are based on 2/3 Adults 12 + Years sharing Twin/ Triple rooms
Child (2-11 years) must share a Room with 2 Adults
Discounts available for groups of 15+ passengers
Reduction for starting tour on Day 2 - Adult: £30 Child: £15
Additional Excursions in INR :
| Description |
Adult |
Child 2-11 Years |
| Lucerne - Lake Lugano Train ride Lake Lucerne Cruise & Swiss
Folklore |
INR 6,000/- |
INR 3,500/- |
| Rome: Colosseum & Time Elevator |
INR 5,200/- |
INR 3,500/- |
| Paris by Night with River Seine Cruise |
INR 2,600/- |
INR 1,800/- |
| Lido Cabaret Show |
INR 8,600/- |
INR 8,600/- |
Cancellation Policy :
Period before departure within which written instructions are there amount
of cancellation charges shown as a % of a total holiday price excluding
Insurance premium.
- More than 28 days: - Deposit only
- 27 - 14 days: - 50% of total holiday cost
- 13 - 07 days: - 75% of total holiday cost
- 06 days or less: - 100% of total holiday cost
NB :
Please check your travel insurance, as you may be able to receive all or
part of these costs under your policy. Should you cancel your holiday due to
a Visa application rejection, then the charges listed above will also apply
which will be in addition to an administrative charge of £30 per
person. A fee of £30 per person will also be made for change of name
and /or change of tour departure (for coach tours). For flight tours, the
charges levied by the airline concerned, will have to be paid by the
passengers in addition to the £30 per person administration cost.
In all instances any deposits paid will automatically become non-refundable.
In all cases the above cancellation fees, will be applicable in local
currency. Force Majeure: This means that we will not pay you compensation if
we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of
unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can
include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and
its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather
conditions.