Europe Tours - 15 Nights 16 days - Rs 2,29,999 (All Inclusive)


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Euro Space - 15 Nights 16 days - Rs 2,29,999 (All Inclusive)

Highlights:-

Places Visited: London, Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Mannheim, Lake Titisee, Engelberg, Lucerne, Interlaken, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Nice, Cannes & Monte Carlo.

Ideally spaced itinerary at a comfortable pace. Included are entrances to London Eye, Tower of London, MME Tussuad, Mini Europe, Rhine Cruise, Rhine Falls, Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise, Euro Disney or Louvre and Versailles, Mt.Titlis with Ice Flier, Jung Frau, Trummelbuch, Swarovski Museum, Gondola Ride, Sistine Chapel, Leaning Tower.

LONDON : 2 Nights Hotel Ibis Wembley, Jurys Inn Heathrow or similar, city tour, Madame Tussaud Wax Museum Visit, Tower of London & London Eye

LE SHUTTLE : FOLKSTONE TO CALAIS

PARIS : 2 Nights Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Mercure or similar, Half day city tour, Eiffel Tower 2nd stage, Seine Cruise, Full day Euro Disney or Louvre and Versailles.
Optional : Lido 2nd show with illumination drive

BRUSSELS: 1 Night Hotel Holiday Inn Garden Court or similar, City tour including view the Autonium, Maniken Pis, Entrance to Mini Europe

COLOGNE : Enroute visit, view Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Cruise

MANNHEIM : 1 Night Hotel Novotel, Mercure, Starkenbergerhof or similar, LK.TITISE : Enroute visit including Cuckoo Clock Factory

RHINE FALLS : Enroute visit

ENGELBERG : 3 Nights Hotel Terrace, Central, Seehotel or similar, LUCERNE AREA - Mt.Titlis with Ice Flier, Jung Frau Excursion, Trumelbach Glacial Falls

VADUZ : Enroute visit to the Liechtenstein Capital.

INNSBRUCK : 1 Night Hotel Bon Alpina or Austrotel or similar, Orientation tour, Swarovski Crystal Museum visit

PADOVA/VENICE: 1 Night Hotel NH, H.I.Vime Est, Crown Plaza or similar, Vaperettos, half day city tour including Murano Glass factory, Gondola Ride

ROME : 1 Night Hotel Holiday Inn Aurelia or similar, Half day city tour visit to Vatican city including St.Peter's Church & Vatican Museum

FLORENCE AREA : Enroute visit, Walking tour of Florence with guide

PISA : 1 Night Hotel My One Hotel Galilei 4*, Graduca or similar, See the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles

NICE : 2 Nights Hotel Busby, Novotel Center or similar, French Riviera, Film Festival city Cannes and Monte Carlo guided tour, Visit the unique Jardin Exotica gardens with 6000 varieties of cactus.

GRASSE : Visit to the perfume capital of the world … visit a perfumery

MEALS : Daily continental breakfast with cereals, 14 lunches and 15 dinners

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 : ARRIVE LONDON (IL,ID)
Morning arrive London airport complete your immigration and customs formalities, Time to freshen up.

Board your coach and drive to Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels & Kohinoor Heera..

Tower of London : Visit Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the "Tower of London", is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England..

It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.

The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the reign of Henry III. The famous Kohinoor Heera is hosted here amidst tight security.

Then we proceed for a guided sightseeing introduces us to the city and its many landmarks. Continue with the city tour and view many an important landmark such as Parliament House, Big Ben, West Minister Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and other famous landmarks.

CITY TOUR

DAY 2 : AT LONDON (CBF,IL,ID)
Morning first we visit the London Eye. From here you can see a bird eye view of many parts of the London city. .

The London Eye : is a 135-metre (443 ft) tall giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames, in London, England..

It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. It is still described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel..

Then we proceed for Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Entrance to Wax Museum.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum : A major tourist attraction located in Central London, It is famous for recreating famous people, or celebrities, in wax. Marie Tussaud, was born Anna Maria Grosholtz in Strasbourg, France. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius in Bern, Switzerland, who was a physician skilled in wax modeling. Curtius taught Tussaud the art of wax modelling. Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Voltaire (the famous French philosopher), in 1777 , By 1835 Marie had settled down in Baker Street, London, and opened a museum..

Lunch at Indian restaurant..

Afternoon at the world famous Oxford Street for shopping or window shopping or visit the Harrods at Knightsbridge. Our tour director will brief you on a direct "TUBE" route to Stratford from central London to view the Olympic games arena and visit Westfield… Europe's biggest and newest shopping mall..

Indian dinner and early night recommended today..

DAY 3 : LONDON-FOLKSTONE -1 ½ hrs driving time (BBF)
Morning box breakfast is provided. Board your coach and drive to Folkstone for Le Shuttle to Calais. Eurotunnel's Channel Tunnel vehicle is the fastest route to France, crossing from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes. Using Eurotunnel is so easy - the coach will drive on and stay with the vehicle in brightly-lit, air-conditioned carriages. You have to seat inside the shuttle and toilets are available. Customs are cleared before boarding so you drive straight off and away when you arrive in France.
CALAIS-PARIS - 4 hrs driving time (L,ID)
Arrive Calais board your coach and drive to Paris. Lunch enroute..

On arrival Paris, we head straight to Eiffel Tower … Built in 1889, Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair; it is the most famous landmarks in the world and yet to the Parisian.. and obvious facial blemish to their loved city skyline! Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the 2nd Floor. .

Late afternoon free for private exploration … walk on Champs Ellysees, the Opera area and the nearby Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré which hosts all the world famous fashion houses and their boutiques and of course the Ellysees Palace … residence of the French President and/or simply sit and sip coffee at a road side café and watch the world go by..

Indian dinner and transfer to hotel and check in..

DAY 4 : AT PARIS (CBF, ID)
Full day tour of Euro Disney or Louvre & Versailles..

Euro Disney.

Disneyland Paris… for the young and those with children,located just outside the city. In 2009, Disneyland Park saw over 13 million visitors. A fun filled day at the most popular Theme Park in Paris. Enjoy the magic of Disney classics including shows and parades staring favourite Disney Characters. Your Theme Park passport admission ticket entitles you to unlimited access to more than 50 rides. Early evening, transfer back to Paris. Later Indian dinner and return to hotel..

OR.

Louvre and Versailles.

For the elderly or the Art lover … for whom visiting the Disney Parks and studio may not be to their desire, we have for them :-.

First we the visit Louvre, probably the greatest museum in the world for your date with "Monalisa". See Venus De Milo, the Winged Victory in particular among the 125 classified master pieces..

Then visit to Versailles Palace … the former palace of the French Kings at no extra cost. Evening an hour's cruising on the river Seine past some famous landmarks. Later Indian dinner and return to hotel..

Note : You will need to decide which option you wish to take at the time of registration. It will not be possible for us to accommodate any change of requirement once on tour. Full day Disneyland or Louvre & Versailles Museum tour depending on the particular departure. (some groups will have option of Louvre and Versailles and Some groups for Disneyland).

Thereafter an hour's cruising on the river Seine past some famous landmarks for a great first introduction to Europe's most exciting city. Seine is centrally situated in Paris, a boat tour covers a great deal of the city. Both the Left Bank and the Right Bank are visible from the boat ..

Optional : Lido 2nd show and go an Illumination tour of Paris :- An evening out at Lido 2ND show… one of the famous night clubs of Paris with an illuminations drive.

DAY 5 : AT PARIS (CBF,IL)
Morning sightseeing covers the famous landmarks such as Arc De Triumph, Notre Dame Cathedral, Concord Square, Montemarte, Opera House, a drive through the Rue St. Honore (which houses all famous fashion houses of the world), which we shall pass by with photo stops… the images of which you would have seen and visualised before and now you see in reality. An early lunch today.

Arc De Triumph one of the most famous monuments in Paris, The monument stands 50 meters. It stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle , at the western end of the Champs-Élysées;

Notre Dame Cathedral also known as Notre Dame Cathedral, is a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the in the fourth arrondissement;

Concord Square… one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 8.64 hectares in area;

Montemarte primarily known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Cœur; Opera House… founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra and shortly thereafter was placed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lully and renamed the Académie Royale de Musique;

PARIS-BRUSSELS - 300 Kms / 4 hrs driving time (ID)

DAY 6 : BRUSSELS-COLOGNE - 210 Kms / 3 hrs driving time (CBF,IL)
Morning, proceed to Mini Europe … you can visit the around Europe in a few short hours.

Mini-Europe : is a miniature park located in Bruparck at the foot of the Atomium in Brussels. Mini-Europe has the reproductions of the most attractive monuments in the European Union on show, at a scale of 1:25. Roughly 80 cities and 350 buildings are represented. The park is renowned for the quality of its models, some of which cost as much as €350,000 to make (the Brussels Grand-Place). The park contains numerous live action models (train, mills, eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Airbus, cable cars, etc.).

At the end of the visit, the "Spirit of Europe" exhibition gives an interactive overview of the European Union in the form of multimedia games. The park is built on an area of 24,000 m². The initial investment was of €10 million in 1989, on its inauguration by Prince Philip of Belgium.

Post tour we proceed for Cologne… Germany's fourth largest city. On arrival view the famous Cologne Cathedral. Some free time here. Lunch at Indian restaurant.

Cologne Cathedral : is a Roman Catholic church in Cologne, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and is a World Heritage Site. It is Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day.

Cologne Cathedral was built between 1248 and 1880. It is 144.5 meters (474 ft) long, 86.5 m (284 ft) wide and its towers are approximately 157 m (515 ft) tall. The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spire and largest façade of any church in the world. The choir has the largest height to width ratio of any medieval church.
COLOGNE-MANNHEIM - 263 Kms / 3 ½ hrs driving time (ID)
Post Lunch proceed to Mannheim. Enroute do a cruise on River Rhine past Vineyards and old castles from Boppard to Saint Goar. Arrive St.Goar proceed to Mannheim. On arrival Mannheim, Indian dinner and check into hotel.

Rhine Cruise : The boat journey between Boppard and St. Goar takes about one and a half hours and you will witness the splendour of medieval times and some fine tributes to German history. The views are magnificent and the boats move at a comfortable pace, allowing enough time for the amateur photographer to catch the breathtaking landscape and the fine architecture of the Middle Ages. On the cruise boats you can buy brochures and commentary in various languages provide interesting information for European, American, Japanese and other overseas visitors alike.

In all, there are six castles on this short route alone: the Kurtrierische Burg in Boppard, Liebenstein with Sterrenberg directly beneath in Kamp-Bornhofen, Maus (Mouse) in Wellmich near St. Goarshausen, Fortress Rheinfels near St. Goar and Katz (Cat) Castle on the Rhine hills above St. Goarshausen, already visible as you approach St. Goar.

DAY 7 : MANNHEIM-LAKE TITISSE - 228 Kms / 3 hrs driving time (CBF,IL)
Morning proceed drive through beautiful black forest to the Lake Titisee. View the one of the beautiful landscape of the tour. Visit the cuckoo clock factory. Some Free time. Indian lunch.

Lake Titisee : is a lake in the southern Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg. It is said it got its name from Roman Emperor Titus. It covers an area of 1.3 km² and has an average depth of 20 m. It owes its creation to the Feldberg glacier, the moraine ploughed up by which in the Pleistocene epoch nowadays forms the lake's shores. The lake's outflow, at 840 m above sea level, is the river Gutach (or as it is called farther downstream, the Wutach). On the north shore lies the spa town of the same name, today a part of the municipality of Titisee-Neustadt.

Cuckoo clock : is a clock, typically pendulum-regulated, that strikes the hours with a sound like a common cuckoo's call and typically has a mechanical cuckoo that emerges with each note. The mechanism to produce the cuckoo call was installed in almost every kind of cuckoo clock since the middle of the 18th century and has remained almost without variation until the present.

LAKE TITISEE-RHINE FALLS-ENGELBERG/LUCERNE AREA - 200 Kms / 3 ½ hrs driving time (ID)

DAY 8 : AT ENGELBERG- EXCURSION TO JUNG FRAU & INTERLAKEN (CBF,IL,ID)
Breakfast. Morning a leisurely start to Trummelbach - the only glacial water falls in Europe inside the mountain and releasing up to 20,000 liters of water per second !!! (We see the major 6 of the 16 water falls at the source... accessing it through carefully constructed path and tunnels. An absolute thriller... hard to come by anywhere.

Trummelbach Falls : A series of ten glacier-waterfalls inside the mountain made accessible by tunnel-lift and illuminated. The Trummelbach alone drains the mighty glacier defiles of Eiger (3970 m), Mönch (4099 m) and Jungfrau (4158 m) and carries 20,200 tons of boulder detritus per year.
Its drainage area is 24 km², half of it covered by snow and glaciers. The falls carry up to 20,000 liters of water per second.

After Falls tour, we proceed to railway station for Jung Frau by mountain RACKRAIL... the highest mountain railway in Europe and see the magnificent ICE PALACE... Adequate time at the top. Indian lunch at Bollywood restaurant.

Jung Frau : is one of the main summits in the Bernese Alps, situated between the cantons of Valais and Bern in Switzerland. The summit was first reached on August 3, 1811 by the Meyer brothers of Aarau and two chamois hunters from Valais. The construction of the Jungfraujoch railway east to the summit in the early 20th century made the area one of the most-visited places in the Alps. The Jungfrau is the third highest mountain of the Bernese Alps.

Late afternoon drive to Interlaken. Some free time here. Then return to Engelberg / Lucerne area. Indian dinner.

DAY 9 : AT ENGELBERG/LUCERNE AREA - EXCURSION TO MT.TITLIS AND LUCERNE (CBF,IL,ID)
Morning proceed to the Mt. Titlis Cable Car station short distance away from your hotel. There a Cable Car ride in 3 stages takes us to MT. TITLIS .. a thrilling experience. On top there is an ICE PALACE. Ride the Ice Flier. Play in the snow.

Mt.Titlis : The Titlis (3,238 m) is a mountain in the Uren Alps of Switzerland. It is famous as the site of the world's first revolving cable car. The cable car system connects Engelberg to the summit of Klein Titlis (3,028 m) through the three stages of Gerschnialp (1,262 m), (1,796 m) and Stand (2,428 m).
The last part of cable car way leads above the glacier.

Afternoon return to base station and proceed for Lucerne. On arrival do an orientation tour of the beautiful resort. Walk across the wooden bridge. Shopping at Bucherer shop. Some free time at lake front. Evening return to Engelberg. Indian dinner.

DAY 10 : ENGELBERG/LUCERNE AREA-VADUZ - 132 Kms / 1 ½ hrs driving time (CBF)
Morning board your coach and proceed to Innsbruck through the scenic route of Swiss and Austrian Alps. Enroute visit Vaduz … the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Toy train ride.

Vaduz : is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. The town, located along the Rhine, has about 5,100 inhabitants (as of 2009),[1] most of whom are Roman Catholic. Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop.

VADUZ-INNSBRUCK - 172 Kms / 3 ½ hrs driving time (IL, ID)
Arrive at the Tyrolean Capital Innsbruck in time for lunch at Indian restaurant. Then proceed to Wattens to visit Swarovski's amazing Crystal World and its futuristic creations. Then return to Innsbruck for city orientation tour and free time at Maria Teresa Square. Indian dinner and check into hotel.

Swarovski Museum : is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal (a particular type of glass) and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. Daniel Swarovski (October 24, 1862 - January 23, 1956). His father was a glass cutter who owned a small glass factory. It was there that a young Swarovski served an apprenticeship, becoming skilled in the art of glass-cutting.

DAY 11 : INNSBRUCK - VENICE- 387 kms / 5 ½ hrs driving time (CBF,IL,ID)
Board your coach and drive to Venice through the Dolomites. Great scenery all around.

We arrive Venice early afternoon. Lunch at Indian restaurant.

Then proceed to Tronchetto. Here you board your private steamer (Vaperetto) for transfer to St.Marks Square.

Feel the magic of this unique city in a sightseeing tour. Its Canals are its roads, its vaperettos are its buses, gently gliding along its canals with brilliant mansions on both sides. Napoleon called it the World's biggest drawing room. Free time for you to feed the pigeons at St. Mark’s Square or visit a Venetian Murano Glass factory or the many shops around St. Mark’s Square where you can pick up beautiful Glassware and Crochet work.

Murano glass : is a famous product of the Venetian island of Murano. Located off the shore of Venice, Italy, Murano has been a commercial port as far back as the 7th century. By the 10th century, the city had become well known for its glassmakers, who created unique Murano glass.
Then Gondola Ride… the most pictured water craft in the world. … picture yourself doing the Gondola Ride with your family.

The gondola : is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice.

Our tour escort will of course show you places where you can buy typical Venetian Souvenirs at cheaper prices. Return back to Tronchetto. Where we board our coach. Proceed for dinner and to hotel.

DAY 12 : VENICE - FLORENCE - 265 Kms / 3 ½ hrs driving time (CBF,IL)
Morning board your coach and proceed to Florence... the Renaissance Capital.

A fascinating walking tour of Renaissance Florence of the Piazza Della Signoria area... a virtual outdoor sculpture gallery. View Piazza Palazzo Vechio, Giotto's Tower, Pizza Duomo, the Baptistery with its colorful mosaics and lastly Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous gilded doors that made none other than the great master Michel Angelo exclaim "These Doors are fit to stand at the Gates of Paradise".

Lunch at Indian restaurant.
FLORENCE - ROME - 283 Kms / 3 ½ hrs driving time (ID)
Post lunch we depart for the eternal city Rome passing through the scenic Tuscany district. On arrival Rome some free time at Piazza Navona … a very lively and historical Plaza with the 3 famous fountains by Bernini. It's the last day of your tour. Why not get your portrait done by one of the numerous street artists ?
Dinner at Indian restaurant and check into hotel.

DAY 13 : ROME - PISA - 380 Kms / 4 ½ hrs driving time (CBF, IL, ID)
Morning we depart for the eternal city Rome passing through the scenic Tuscany district. On arrival, meet our guide and head for Vatican. Visit the St. Peter's Square and the St.Peter's church... seat of the Pope... and which hosts the famous Pieta by Michael Angelo and the Dome by Bernini among many other priceless treasures.

State of the City of the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. It has an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of just over 800. This makes Vatican City the smallest independent state in the world by area, and also the world's least populated.

Vatican City was established in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty. Vatican City is ruled by the Bishop of Rome - the Pope.

Lunch at Indian restaurant.
City Tour

DAY 14 : PISA-NICE - 350 Kms / 4 ½ hrs driving time (CBF,L,ID)
Morning visit Leaning Tower and Square of Miracle. Some free time. Proceed to Nice through the Italian and French Riviera.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa : is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square after the Cathedral and the Baptistery. The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) from the ground.

Arrive Nice. Indian dinner. Check into hotel. This evening why not visit the Casino near the water front or perhaps spend some time at the Place Massena… very lively at night with shops open till late , , street musicians.. bars and cafes…..

DAY 15 : AT NICE & MONTE CARLO (CBF,IL,ID)
Morning we proceed to the film festival city of Cannes. Some free time at the beach. Track the footprints of iconic stars ! We stop at Grasse the perfume capital of the world… here visit a perfumery to see the fine art of perfume making… buy perfumery at ex-factory prices … but not in their branded bottles..

Post lunch we meet our guide for Exotic Garden of Monaco and for Monte Carlo. .

First we visit the Exotic Garden of Monaco (Jardin Exotique) is an extraordinary botanical garden planted on a Cliffside in Monaco. .

Jardin Exotique Garden : It was opened in 1933, and has a rich collection of over a thousand species of succulent plants, especially cactuses. At the foot of the cliff, ranging in altitude between 98 and 40 meters, there is a large natural underground cave with caverns displaying many stalagmites and stalactites, draperies and columns. It was opened to the public in 1950..

Then visit the MONTE CARLO… capital of Monaco, still ruled by the royalty (the Grimaldi Family). The guide will point out the apartments of the rich and the famous. We also view from outside, the palace of Prince Albert..

Monte Carlo : is an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco. .

Monte Carlo is widely known for its casino and its prominence. The permanent population is about 15,000 in Quarter. Monte Carlo quarter includes not only Monte Carlo proper where the Le Grand Casino is located, it also includes the neighbourhoods of Saint-Michel, Saint-Roman/Tenao, and the beach community of Larvotto. It is also one of Monaco's 10 wards, with a population of 3,500. It borders the French town of Beausoleil..

Return via the invigorating environment of Monte Carlo, Nice and the harbour along the Moyneur Corniche. Return to hotel. Evening, take a stroll in the surroundings.

DAY 16 : DEPART NICE (CBF)
Breakfast. Morning transfer to airport for your flight back to India

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Departure Date - October 19, 20 by Emirates Airline or Equivalent ( Ex-Chennai)

Adult Fare: Rs 2,29,999 , Child Fare – Rs 1,80,999 ( All Inclusive)

Tour price includes :  
Return airfare from India, Visa fees, all ticket taxes, Medical Insurance for the duration of tour and for passenger below 59 year, Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis, Transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary, Meals as per itinerary, Tour kit comprising :- Air bag, ticket wallet, cap, Services of Skybee travels tour director
Tour price does not include:- 
·         Cost of BTQ, available up to US$ 10,000 for a calendar year which the passenger may wish to carry for their personal expenses. Any items of personal nature such as telephone bills, any medical expenses, laundry or for any item which are not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Any amount charged by the airlines for deviation of the tour by the passengers on his own. Any increase in the air fare / taxes / routing changed by the airlines on your ticket. Porterage at hotels, apartment, airports and seaports, train station, tips, wines, mineral water etc. Anything not specifically mentioned in “Tour Price includes” section.




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