ESSENCE OF EUROPE

  • ESSENCE OF EUROPE / 13 NIGHT / 14 DAYS
    Day 1: Arrive into London - the financial, political and cultural heart of Britain

    Welcome to one of the world's most visited cities - London. Meet your friendly Travel Professional outside the baggage hall and proceed to our hotel. (Check-in after 1500 hrs.). Overnight in London. (Dinner)

    Day 2: Guided city tour of London

    Witness the Changing of Guard ceremony; visit the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum. Overnight Cruise from Harwich to Hook of Holland This morning, proceed on a city tour of London with our local guide. View (from the comfort of your coach) the must-see landmarks of the city like The Hyde Park, The Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, The Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, River Thames, and many more. Witness the disciplined and coordinated event of the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation). Post city tour you meet the who’s who of the world as you visit Madame Tussauds, with more than 250 life-sized wax figures of the most famous celebrities from over the world! Get enthralled at the World’s biggest collection of wax statues and pose with them for some exciting pictures. Later proceed to Harwich pier to board your overnight cruise (Inside Cabin) to Hook of Holland. Overnight Cruise. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 3: Explore Amsterdam with a Canal Cruise

    Visit Volendam, Holland’s best-known fishing village. Onto Brussels - the capital of Belgium and Headquarters of the European Union.

    Today, arrive Hook of Holland pier and proceed to Amsterdam - Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses. Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world. Board a cruise to explore the city of Amsterdam in a glass-topped boat, drifting through the canals, thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses. Later proceed to Volendam, a Dutch town on Lake Markermeer that is known for its colorful wooden houses and the old fishing boats in its harbor, lined with seafood vendors. Volendam is a village of fishermen, music, and cheese. Visit the Cheese factory for an interactive experience that will introduce you to the wonders of Dutch cheese. Next, visit the Wooden Shoe Factory, to know how wooden shoes are being made in the old-fashioned way. Post tour proceed to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Headquarters of the European Union. Overnight in Belgium. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 4: Orientation tour of Brussels. Visit the miniature park – Mini Europe. View the Cologne Cathedral - the largest Gothic Cathedral in Rhineland.

    Today, visit one of Europe's most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, the medieval Town Hall, and the fabled Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church and stop for a photograph at the Atomium. Post orientation tour visit Mini-Europe, a miniature park located at the foot of the Atomium in Brussels. Mini-Europe is the only park where, in a few hours, you can virtually travel across Europe. Mini-Europe has reproductions of monuments in the European Union on show, at a true scale of 1:25. Stroll through the typical atmospheres of the most beautiful cities of the Old Continent. Later proceed to Cologne - A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid a reconstructed old town. The twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. View the imposing Gothic masterpiece with its 515 feet twin towers, a World Heritage site and the largest cathedral in Northern Europe. Overnight in Germany. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 5: Drive to the Heart of the Black Forest. Be awestruck at Europe’s most stunning site - The Rhine Falls.

    Today, drive to the heart of the Black Forest, known for its picturesque woods, consisting of pines and firs. Get charmed by the scenic beauty of the quaint villages in the region. Witness a demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made. Sit back and enjoy the picturesque drive towards Switzerland. Halt at Schaffhausen, where you see the magnificent Rhine Falls - Europe’s biggest and most magnificent falls. Overnight in Switzerland. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 6 : Magical Alpine – Excursion to Glacier 3000.

    This morning proceed to Les Diablerets to ride the spectacular cable car to reach Glacier 3000. Glacier 3000 is a snowy wonderland for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. You see snow here all year round. Enjoy a stunning view from the suspension bridge, which connects two mountain peaks. The 107-metre-long and 80-centimeter-wide bridge offers a stunning view of the Alps. Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are visible from the bridge and offer grandiose views, far off into the distance. Overnight in Switzerland. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 7 : Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum – the dazzling world of crystals. Visit the beautiful city of Innsbruck.

    Today, you proceed to Wattens to visit the Swarovski World of Crystals and marvel at the crystalline works of art. Drive to Innsbruck for an orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the Golden Roof with its gold-plated copper tiles, a characteristic landmark of Innsbruck, walk down cobblestone pathways of Maria Theresien Strasse and relive medieval European culture. The splendid Alps in the background provide a perfect picture-postcard setting. Overnight in Austria. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 8: Visit Venice – a lagoon city that inspired poetry and passion.

    Today, proceed towards Italy. Arrive at the pier in Venice and board a public boat to St. Mark’s Square. The main square of Venice, where the only traffic is that of humans and pigeons! The famed Bell Tower and the Clock Tower, display not only the time of day but also the dominant sign of the Zodiac and the current phase of the moon. Continue on to the Bridge of Sighs, made of white limestone, that passes over the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the old prisons with interrogation rooms at the Doge's Palace. Witness a Murano Glass demonstration and marvel at the intricate and colorful glass artifacts, hand-crafted by master craftsmen. Return to the pier and proceed to the hotel. Overnight in Bologna or Padova or Occhiobello. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 9: Orientation tour of Florence. All roads lead to Rome – the eternal city.

    Today, drive to Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance. View the Duomo - the city’s most iconic landmark, the Campanile, and the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise. Also, see the Piazza Della Signoria – an open-air museum crammed with Renaissance sculptures, edged by historic cafes and presided over by the magnificent Palazzo. Next, drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Later proceed towards the eternal city of Rome. Overnight in Rome. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 10: Guided tour of The Eternal city - Rome. View the remarkable and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

    Today, enjoy a guided city tour of Rome with an expert English-speaking local guide. View the divinely beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s. Move forward to view the magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheater that is still well preserved. Later visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains. The Legend goes that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. We continue and drive past the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, and take several more sights of this remarkable city. Later in the day proceed to Pisa, on arrival view the famous Square of Miracles and the stupendous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Overnight in Pisa. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 11 : Onto Geneva - Headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross. Orientation tour of the city.

    Today morning, sit in the coach and proceed to Geneva - located on the banks of Lake Leman between the Alps & the Jura mountains in the southwest corner of Switzerland. Geneva enjoys a temperate climate and breathtaking scenery with Alpine lakes, snowcapped mountains, lush green forests and enchanting countryside. See the famous "Horologe fleurie" - "Floral Clock", a masterpiece of technology and floral art with many more monuments of the city. Overnight in Geneva. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 12 : On to Paris, the City of Lights and Glamour. Enjoy a romantic cruise on the River Seine.

    Today, proceed to Paris, the fashionable and elegant city known for its haute couture, renowned museums, breathtakingly beautiful monuments and more. Experience why it is one of the most romantic cities in the world. On arrival, enjoy a romantic boat cruise down the River Seine to experience the exhilarating illuminated city of lights. Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 13 : Get familiar with the city of Paris on a guided city tour. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city of Paris from the 02nd Level of Eiffel Tower.

    Today, proceed on a fascinating tour of the city of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian sights; the impressive Champs Elysees, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. drive past Alexander Bridge and the Invalides - which contains Napoleon's tomb and onwards to Concorde Square, Opera House and many other historical highlights. Then visit the iconic Eiffel Tower to get a spectacular view of the city from the 2nd level. Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast/Dinner)

    Day 14 : Depart and fly back.

    Your Holiday ends, today it’s time to fly back home. Check out and depart for the Airport for the flight home. (Breakfast)

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