NETHERLANDS – BELGIUM – FRANCE – SWITZERLAND – AUSTRIA – ITALY
Amsterdam – Bruges – Brussels – Paris – Zurich – Interlaken – Grindelwald – Lucerne – Engelberg – Wattens – Innsbruck – Venice – Padova – Pisa – Florence – Rome & en-roure many scenic valleys and locations
Arrival at the Airport & Welcome to Amsterdam. Meet your tour manager at the Airport/Hotel. Proceed to Amsterdam city You are in Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled In evening meet your tour manager and fellow travelers to get socialise and explanation of wonderful coming days tour schedule. Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Fletcher carlton Naaldwijk or NH Leeuenhorst or Similar Amsterdam.
Buffet breakfast at hotel Guided tour of Amsterdam for 3 hours. Amsterdam has so much more to offer besides the canals. On this live guided tour we will show you countless interesting sights and amazing views on the outside of the city centre. You will be able to admire the idyllic suburban scenery and the architecture of beautiful mansions. We will have a photo stop at a remarkable windmill and you will have the opportunity to visit a diamond factory in the Museum District. From this point you can decide whether you want to explore Amsterdam further on your own or return to the bus which will take you back to where the tour started. Entrance to Cheese/Clog Factory, Wooden Shoe factory. Lunch at restaurant Tour of Volendam, Marken, Windmills – This excursion takes us to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where we visit windmill village ‘de Zaanse Schans’, with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only five left. Through typical Dutch scenery we continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boatride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clogmaker. Back to Amsterdam Canal Cruise Included for 1 hrs – This one-hour cruise takes you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage canal district. Feast your eyes on the elegant merchants’ houses dating from the Golden Age, the fabulous gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and many more highlights. Free time at Dam Square Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Fletcher carlton Naaldwijk or NH Leeuenhorst or Similar Amsterdam
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Hague – your journey to the former capital of the Netherlands, we will get off the bus for a 30 min. walking tour across the “Binnenhof” and walking past the Houses of Parliament You might even see the ministers passing by on their bike.! After this we will continue the driving city tour of the Hague among other highlights passing by the work palace of the King and there will be a photo stop at the Peace Palace where the International Court of Justice has its’ seat. Entrance to Madurodam – you’ll visit the famous miniature park of Madurodam, which contains realistic small-scale replicas of the country’s most iconic landmarks. Lunch at restaurant Transfer to Bruges Orientation tour of Bruges – If you set out to design a fairy-tale medieval town, it would be hard to improve on central Bruges (Brugge in Dutch), one of Europe’s best preserved cities. Picturesque cobbled lanes and dreamy canals link photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historical churches and lane after lane of old whitewashed almshouses. Proceed to Brussels – Historic yet hip, bureaucratic yet bizarre, self-confident yet unshowy, Brussels is multicultural to its roots. Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Thon Hotel Brussels airport or similar Brussels
Buffet breakfast at hotel Guided tour of Brussels for 2 hours – Discover the ancient buildings of the city and its splendid modern districts on board of our comfortable coach. Our visit begins at the majestic Grand Place which was the cradle of medieval Brussels. The coach will take us to Saint-Michael’s cathedral. We will make a brief stop at the famous Atomium and drive along the marvelous Chinese Pavilion and Japanese Tower. From the Royal Residence we will return to the city center to visit the cozy Sablon district, with its numerous antique shops. We show you the stunning Palace of Justice and the Royal Palace. The next part of our tour covers the district with the headquarters of the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council of Europe. Free time at Grand palace Lunch at restaurant Proceed to Paris – Paris’ monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. Paris is synonymous with all that is French. Known throughout the world as the “City of Light,” Paris is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, its architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, flea markets, sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous monuments. Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Mercure Paris Orly Ruingis or Novotel Orly Ruingis or Forest hill MEUDON VELIZY or BW Paris CDG or Comfort Hotel Paris CDG or similar paris
Buffet breakfast at hotel “Guided Service for 3 hrs for Orientation city tour in Paris (No Entrances) – Your tour by panoramic coach offers you the opportunity to see Paris and learn about its history and most famous sights through guide commentary. Marvel at Paris’s best-known sights: Place Vendôme Square, the Opera House, the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, the Orsay Museum, Place de la Concorde Square, the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph), and the Invalides. This Paris city tour will allow you to discover the habits of Paris people and how they perceive their own city. Thanks to rich commentaries, you will discover the history of the monuments you will see along the tour: the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Opéra Garnier, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de triomphe. While visiting the main neighborhoods of Paris, you will admire the architecture of Paris that evolved along the years, and you will find your bearings there. Children will love to listen to the story of Lulu and Maurice the dogs which will show them around Paris via adapted commentaries. They will tell them about their dog life in Paris where they are well received. They will tell them about the history of the city through anecdotes about the dogs of famous figures. This two hour Paris tour will allow them to see the city in a fun and lively way.” Entrance to Eiffel Tower 03rd Level Lunch at restaurant Entrance to Louvre Museum – Previously a residence for the King of France, the Louvre is now the most-visited museum in Paris and one of the most famous internationally. Admire the glass pyramid at the museum entrance, which was inaugurated in 1988. It allows visitors to directly reach the main lobby. Seine cruise for 1 hour – The cruise offers a one-hour tour down the Seine, during which a recorded voice will tell the history of the river’s monuments. A glassed-in vessel provides incredible views of Paris and its most famous landmarks. You’ll catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower, The National Assembly, the Musée d’Orsay, Institut de France, Cité de la Mode, and City Hall, not to mention Notre-Dame and the Conciergerie on Ile de la Cité. The Louvre, Place de la Concorde and its obelisk, the Grand Palais and Trocadéro are also on the route. Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Mercure Paris Orly Ruingis or Novotel Orly Ruingis or Forest hill MEUDON VELIZY or BW Paris CDG or Comfort Hotel Paris CDG or similar Paris
Buffet breakfast at hotel Full day Disneyland- 1 Day 1 Park – Discover the magic kingdom of Disneyland where Disney characters and fairytales take flight across five incredible lands filled with attractions, shows and street parades. Lunch Coupon Back to Paris Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Mercure Paris Orly Ruingis or Novotel Orly Ruingis or Forest hill MEUDON VELIZY or BW Paris CDG or Comfort Hotel Paris CDG or similar Paris
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Zurich Packed Lunch from Paris Evening arrive Zurich – The cosmopolitan city by the water combines creative urban life with nature in all its glory. Zurich is abuzz with activity day and night with its countless events, diverse museums, own food festival and Switzerland’s most vibrant nightlife. And if you’re after rest and relaxation, you can be in the Swiss mountains in less than an hour. Orientation tour of Zurich (NO guide) – Culturally vibrant, efficiently run and attractively set at the meeting of river and lake, Zürich is regularly recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Long known as a savvy, hard-working financial centre, Switzerland’s largest and wealthiest metropolis has also emerged in the 21st century as one of central Europe’s hippest destinations, with an artsy, post-industrial edge that is epitomised in its exuberant summer Street Parade. Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Hotel Conti or Seedamm Plaza or Meierhof or similar Zurich
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Interlaken – lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The vacation destination, which is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the starting point for numerous activities. Orientation tour of Interlaken (No Guide/No Entrances) – Interlaken made the Victorians swoon with mountain vistas from the chandelier-lit confines of grand hotels; today it makes daredevils scream with adrenaline-loaded activities. Straddling the glacier-fed Lakes Thun and Brienz and capped by the pearly white peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the town is the gateway to Switzerland’s fabled Jungfrau region and the country’s hottest adventure destination bar none. If the touristy town itself leaves you cold, the mountains on its doorstep will blow your mind, particularly if you’re abseiling waterfalls, thrashing white water or gliding soundlessly above 4000m summits. “Optional tour of Jungfrau (Supplement EUR 136 PP) – For more than 100 years, the Jungfrau railway has been making its journey to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station at 3454 metres a.s.l. – right at the heart of the UNESCO heritage site “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch”. All through the year, the cog railway runs steeply up through a tunnel to the Jungfraujoch from Kleine Scheidegg. The tunnel leading up from the station Eigergletscher is seven kilometres in length and was built between 1896 and 1912. One stop within the tunnel offers spectacular views onto the glacier world outside through windows in the Eiger North Face. On the summit, visitors are greeted by a high-Alpine wonder world made of ice, snow and rocks. All of this can be marvelled at from the viewing platforms “Sphinx” and “Plateau” on the Aletsch glacier or from the “Ice Palace”.” Lunch Back to Zurich Dinner at Restaurant Overnight at Hotel Hotel Conti or Seedamm Plaza or Meierhof or similar Zurich
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Engelberg – Engelberg (literally ‘Angel Mountain’) attracts two kinds of pilgrims: those seeking spiritual enlightenment in its Benedictine monastery and those worshipping the virgin powder on its divine slopes. Framed by the glacial bulk of Mt Titlis and frosted peaks, it’s little wonder the scenery here features in many a Bollywood production. It’s a miracle that despite its deep snow, impeccable off-piste credentials and proximity to Lucerne, Engelberg remains lesser known than other resorts of its size. A blessing, some say. Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flyer – Excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m / 10’000 ft. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. And get your thrills on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, a spectacular Suspension bridge at a height of 3041 m/10’000 ft. Lunch on top Back to Engelberg by cable car Transfer to Lucerne Orientation tour of Lucerne (No Guide/No Entrances) – the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland. Dinner at the restaurant Back to Engerberg Overnight at your hotel Hotel Conti or Seedamm Plaza or Meierhof or similar Zurich
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Schffhausen View Rhine falls with 15 minutes boat ride – To stand high above Europe’s largest waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one’s entire body – this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the Rhine Falls Basin and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall. Lunch at the restaurant Transfer to Innsbruck – yrol’s capital is a sight to behold. The jagged rock spires of the Nordkette range are so close that within minutes it’s possible to travel from the city’s heart to over 2000m above sea level and alpine pastures where cowbells chime. Summer and winter activities abound, and it’s understandable why some visitors only take a peek at Innsbruck proper before heading for the hills. Entrance to Swarovski Crystal Museum at Wattens Orientation tour of Innsbruck (No Guide/No Entrances) – the capital town of tyrol. Innsbruck is located between the alps and really worth to see. In this town we have a long history of the habsburg family, also 3x Olympic games, the famous battles of the Bergisel and more. The other side is the friendly people, good food and drinks, and a lot of nice spots to spend some hours. Dinner at restaurant Transfer to Hotel & Check in Overnight at your hotel Hotel Olympia or Alpenkoeing or Similar Innsbruck
Buffet breakfast at hotel Proceed to Venice Island – Imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon – and that was only the start. Lunch at the restaurant Return Water taxi from Trenchetto to San Marco Arrive at San Marco Island “Island walking tour with 1 hour Guide – An unforgettable tour to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people’s social life. Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice’s beauties and history. Discover the famous sites as well as hidden gems mixed with interesting facts about the city of the Serenissima and its everlasting history. The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s square, with the description of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie. From St. Mark’s square we will move forward to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where we will admire the SS. Giovanni e Paolo church with the famous Pantheon. Follow the Scuola Grande di San Marco also knowns as “Great School of Charity” (the Captains of Fortune). Last but not least, head back to St. Mark’s and admire the Malibran Theatre, step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life back in time, nowadays Venice’s main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. ” Visit Murano Glass Showroom (Live demonstration of Glass bowing) -Explore home of Venetian glass-making since the 13th century, Murano is a draw for art-lovers and history buffs alike. Head to this island in the lagoon with an expert guide for an up-close look at time-honored glass-making techniques and the chance to craft your own sparkling treasure. Gondola ride at San Marco Island, A fascinating gondola tour that combines great classics of Venice Transfer to Padova Dinner at the restaurant Transfer to Hotel & Check in Overnight at the Hotel Hotel Ibis Padova or B&B Padova or Posta 77 or similar Padova
Buffet breakfast at hotel Transfer to Pisa Lunch at the restaurant Orientation tour of Pisa – now draws its fame from an architectural project gone terribly wrong. But the world-famous Leaning Tower is just one of many noteworthy sights in this compelling city. This endows the centre of town with a vibrant cafe and bar scene, balancing an enviable portfolio of well-maintained Romanesque buildings, Gothic churches and Renaissance piazzas with a lively street life dominated by locals rather than tourists – a charm you will definitely not discover if you restrict your visit to Piazza dei Miracoli. View of Leaning tower – One of Italy’s signature sights, the Torre Pendente truly lives up to its name, leaning a startling 3.9 degrees off the vertical. The 56m-high tower, officially the Duomo’s campanile (bell tower), took almost 200 years to build, but was already listing when it was unveiled in 1372. Proceed to Florence Dinner at the restaurant Transfer to Hotel & Check In Overnight at the hotel Delta Florence or Demidoff or similar Florence
Buffet Breakfast at hotel Transfer to the Parking Guided service for 3 hrs for city tour in Florence (Walking) – Florence, one of the most beautiful views in the world. Our tour continues by coach through the old city centre. There will be an outdoor guided tour of the Duomo complex the Baptistery and its bronze doors as well as the famous Porta del Paradiso the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Lunch at the restaurant Transfer to Rome – A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and inspiring cities. Dinner at the restaurant Transfer to Hotel & Check In Overnight at your hotel Mercure Roma west or Best Western Tor Vergata or similar Rome
Buffet breakfast at hotel Guided service for 6 hours for the city tour and Vatican – Discover the masterpieces of Rome in one day on this tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica & the Colosseum area. You won’t have to worry about waiting in long lines on this tour, we are here to ensure that you skip the lines and our expert guides will be there to give you an insider’s point of view. “Entrance to Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel – No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums. Home to 54 galleries including four statue museums: Museo Pio-Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco and the Museo Gregoriano Egiziano. These museums are home to some of the most famous works of art in the world, with artists including: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael and Giotto, to name a few. An experience that is sure to inspire the art lover in anyone. The 54th gallery of the Vatican Museums is the famed Sistine Chapel. Completed around 1483 the Sistine Chapel is arguably the most famous chapel in the world due to the artwork located within. View many of the most famous frescoes in the world, including the famous ceiling and The Final Judgement painted by Michelangelo. Not only does the Sistine Chapel hold some of the world’s most precious works of art, it is still used for religious purposes such as the Papal Conclave – the process through which a new Pope is chosen.” Lunch at the restaurant Continue the city tour Dinner at the restaurant Transfer to Hotel & Check In Overnight at your hotel Mercure Roma west or Best Western Tor Vergata or similar Rome
Buffet breakfast at hotel Proceed to the airport for your onward journey Tour ends
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