Explore Europe

  • Price: GBP 1085 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING
  • Destinations: 5 Countries Belgium- Netherlands- Germany- Switzerland and France
  • Duration: 8 Nights/ 9 Days
  • Best Time: April- September
  • Meals: Daily breakfast- Lunch & Dinner as per Itinerary
  • Highlights: Belgium: City tour of Brussels, Atomium (photo stop), Grand Place Netherland: Amsterdam – Canal cruise, Keukenhof Tulip gardens, Volendam - Cheese and Clog making factory Germany: Cologne Cathedral, Drubba Clock Fact

Day By Day Itinerary

 

DAY 1: UK – Dover – Calais – Brussels (200kms from Calais)

This morning arrive at your dedicated pick up point where you receive a warm welcome from your Tour Director and after settling in on the coach you proceed to Dover. Admire the famous white cliffs of Dover after boarding the ferry for the short channel crossing over to Calais. Upon arrival into Calais, you continue your journey towards Brussels. Here your orientation tour includes the Atomium structure (photo stop), a visit to the spectacular Mini Europe and later the Grand Place as well as the world famous statue of Mannekin Pis. After dinner you check into the hotel for your overnight stay.

[x] Breakfast [x] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 2: Brussels - Madurodam / Keukenhof – Volendam – Amsterdam (200kms)

After breafast drive towards The Hague, the political capital of The Netherlands and start by visiting the Keukenhof flower gardens only from 20 March 2014 to 18th May 2014. After these dates you will visit the famous Madurodam model village instead. You then proceed to the famous fishing village of Volendam and enjoy a demonstration on the art of making wooden shoes at the Clog Factory & Cheese Farm. Later continue to Amsterdam and discover the city in the most novel manner, as you take a canal cruise on the intricate water systems, which is best way to see this captivating city. After dinner,  walking tour of Amsterdam by night- Visiting Red Light District and Check into the hotel for our overnight stay.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 3: Amsterdam – Cologne – Koblenz - Rhine Cruise - Frankfurt area (480kms)

Today we drive to Cologne in Germany to visit the magnificent 515ft tall Gothic Cathedral in Cologne, .before heading towards the beautiful town of Koblenz. We then continue our wonderful drive along the River Rhine and enjoy a Rhine cruise viewing the picturesque perched castles along the Rhine Valley. After disembarking the boat, we continue to the Frankfurt area for dinner and our overnight stay.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 4: Frankfurt area - Drubba – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Central Switzerland area (480kms)

Continue your journey southwards as you drive to Switzerland through the famous Black Forest region of Southern Germany. Here stop at the Drubba Centre, in the heart of the forest, where you have an opportunity to learn about the origins and manufacturing of the world famous Cuckoo clocks. You also have an opportunity to purchase these clocks and other souvenirs at specially reduced factory prices. As you drive through the dense forest you cross over the border and arrive at Schaffhausen in Switzerland, to see the picturesque Rhine Falls, Europe's largest plain waterfalls. Leaving Rhine Falls continue to Zurich and enjoy a short orientation tour and a stop at Lake Zurich before driving on to your hotel in the Central Switzerland area.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 5: Central Switzerland –Interlaken - Mt Jungfraujoch  (180kms)

 

This morning we take an exciting excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch, the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,133 ft. Marvel at the changes in alpine scenery as our charming cogwheel train takes us on this unique journey. Experience the magic of the mountains at the Sphinx Terrace, a metal-grate terrace surrounding the Sphinx Observatory building on all sides that provides a stunning 360 degree view of the Great Aletsah Glacier. Also, visit the Ice Palace, where we can see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice, while being encased in ice if you like. Do not forget to send a postcard to friends and family from Europe's highest post office with its own special postmark. Later descend the mountain and drive to Interlaken, a town between two lakes, popular place with Indian movie directors. After some free time we will have dinner and then return to our hotel for our overnight stay.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Packed Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 6: Mt Titlis – Lucerne – Geneva (270kms)

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. Later descend and continue to Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the World. See the famous Lion Monument, a memorial for the mercenary soldiers. Enjoy some free time, shopping for the famous Swiss watches and chocolates, or take a stroll across the Kappelbrucke - the world’s oldest covered wooden bridge. Later we 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. After dinner, we overnight in the Geneva area.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Indian Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 7: Geneva – Paris (Optional Lido Show) (550kms)

This morning we leave the Swiss Alps towards Paris, driving past the famous wine growing area of Burgundy and its main city of Beaune. Upon arrival in Paris, EITHER enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine OR visit the top level of the Eiffel Tower (subject to availability). Be enchanted by the many Parisian monuments: Alexander II Bridge, the National Assembly and Paris' own Statue of Liberty. Tonight enjoy an (optional) Lido Show which has been a venue for the finest shows since 1946. Overnight in the Paris area.

[Y] Breakfast [Y] Motorway Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 8: Disneyland Paris (100kms)

Today you have a 1 day ticket to either Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park. Disneyland Paris is Europe’s leading tourist destination with world class attractions, shows & rides like 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 more. Around 6 pm you leave the park to go into Paris for your dinner at an Indian restaurant. Free night tour to view the Paris city illuminations.

[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [Y] Indian Dinner

 

DAY 9: Paris – Calais - Dover – UK (300kms to Calais)

This morning, check out of the hotel and proceed for the river Seine Cruise OR to visit the top floor of the Eiffel Tower (Subject to availability). Later we embark on an orientation tour of Paris to see some of the most famous sights: Champs-Elysees street, Place du Concorde, Arc De Triomphe, Louvre museum, and many more historical monuments. Early afternoon we depart for Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover. Upon arrival, we proceed towards your drop off point. The tour ends here and time to bid farewell to all the friends you have made on the tour..

[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner

 

 

 

Tour Includes

•         08 nights in 3/4 star hotels with breakfast

•         Meal plans as indicated on the itinerary

•         Entrances to all the excursions as per the itinerary

•         Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais

•         Executive coach transportation

•         Only Driver Tips included

 

 

Additional Excursions


Below are the Additional Excursions & their Pricings.

 

Excursion                                           Adult Price                         Child Price

          (2 - 11 Years)

 LIDO CABARET SHOW *                  GBP 100                               GBP 35