Duration:
9 days / 8 nights
Major
attractions: London, Amsterdam, Cologne, Black Forest, Schaffhausen, Paris
Day 1 : Begin tour * Arrive London * Guided
Panoramic City Tour of London
Welcome to your 'European Experience' tour! On arrival in London, you will
be met and transferred by our representative to your hotel (Check in after
14:00 hours). Later you will enjoy a guided panoramic city tour, which
includes the city's attractions like the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London,
the Big Ben, the Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and
the Buckingham Palace.
Day 2: Onto Netherlands * Board the ferry from
Harwich to Hoek van Holland * visit Keukenhof / Madurodam * visit Keukenhof
/ Madurodam * Amsterdam by night optional tour
Early this morning drive to Harwich to board the ferry crossing the English
channel to Hoek van Holland. On arrival proceed on a visit to Keukenh of
gardens the famous tulip gardens of the Netherlands (only when in bloom from
March 21st to may 20th). The rest of the year you will visit Madurodam - a
miniature Holland. Later check into your hotel. Later this evening take the
optional 'Amsterdam by Night' tour where you will be transported to the city
center and given free time to experience the nightlife of Amsterdam (B,D)
Day 3: Onto the Rhineland * visit Amsterdam *
Visit Cologne Cathedral * Gala Dinner Cruise on River Neckar
This morning, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam and its surrounding visiting
highlights like a windmill (photo stop), Clog Making Factory (visit),
Diamond Factory (visit). Enjoy a canal cruise in a glass topped boat, ending
the tour with some free time in dam square. Drive on to Cologne and visit
the Cathedral - the first Gothic church in the Rhineland. Proceed towards
the Rhineland area. Check into your hotel. A special highlight of the day is
a 'Gala Dinner' including entertainment on board a cruise. Admire the
landscapes and castles as you cruise on the river Neckar (B,L,GD)
Day 4: Onto Switzerland * Visit Drubba * Visit
the Rhine Falls at Schaffhousen
This morning, drive to Switzerland. En route you will drive through the
black forest region visiting drubba for a cuckoo clock demonstration.
Continue onto Switzerland, arriving at the largest waterfalls in Europe on
the Rhine at Schoffhousen (photostop). Later check into your hotel. (B, L,
D)
Day
5: In Switzerland * Optional Mt. Titlis with the Ice Flyer and a hot lunch,
Lake Lucerne Cruise and Lucerne City tour * 'Gala dinner' optional
The day is at leisure or take an optional excursion to Mt. Titlis, one of
the highest peaks. Enjoy a rotating cable car ride up the mountain, followed
by a thrilling ride in the Ice Flyer above the glacier (weather permitting).
Enjoy a leisurely hot lunch amidst the snow and icy glacier. Later enjoy a
cruise on lake Lucerne followed by a tour of Lucerne city, viewing the
highlights like the famous Lion Monument (photo stop), followed by a walk
across Kappelbrucke. The day ends with a fun and entertaining optional 'Gala
dinner' especially arranged for you. (B,L)
Day 6: In Switzerland: Optional excursion to
Jungfraujach with a hot lunch, Funicular Ride to Harder Kulm and Interlaken
Today is at leisure or enjoy a full day optional excursion to Jungfraujoch
- the Top of Europe, ascending by cogwheel train to the top admire the view
of the Aletsch Glacier from the mountain peak. The highlight is the Ice
Palace where you will see life size ice sculptures of animals, birds and
mountains. Admire the beauty of the mountain of eternal ice and snow as you
enjoy a hot lunch on the Top of Europe. Later, experience the thrill of a
funicular ride to Harder Kulm (time permitting). The exciting excursion ends
with a visit to Interlaken where you will enjoy shopping for Chocolates and
Swiss watches at good discounts (B,L,D)
Day 7: On to Paris
This morning, you will drive from the beautiful mountain landscapes of the
Swiss Alps to the romantic City of Lights - Paris. On arrival, you will
check into your hotel. (B,L.D)
Day 8: In Paris * Guided Panoramic city tour of
Paris * optional 'Gala evening'
This morning proceed on a guided panoramic tour of the city highlights like
- Notre Dame Cathedral (visit), the Louvre, the Opera, Place de la Cancorde,
the Champs Elysees, Arc Da Triamphe, Hotel Des Invalides and the Eiffel
Tower (visit 1st level), ending the tour with a visit to Benlux - a shop
famous for its discounted prices on perfumes. Later in the evening, why not
enjoy the optional 'Gala Evening', which includes a cruise on river Seine
sailing under some of the city's romantic bridges. Continue on the
Illumination tour and marvel at the spectacularly lit city landmarks
followed by a midnight visit to the spectacular world famous Lido Show where
you will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne with your friends ! (B,L,
D)
Day 9: Return home with happy memories
Today you will bid farewell to exciting Paris, as your 'European
Experience' tour comes to an end or you many choose to extend your stay in
Paris or London and avail yourself of additional nights in Paris or our
London package (B)
Duration: 7 days / 6
nights
Major attractions: Lausanne, Mantreux, Geneva, Interlaken, Bern, Lucerne,
Schffhausen, Zurich * Liechtenstein - Vaduz
Passengers from "Best of Italy' will join the 'Swiss Splendour' tour
on day 6 of their Italy tour.
They will proceed on a drive from venice to lausanne, en route visiting
montreux and will join the 'swiss splendour' tour in the hotel in lausanne.
Please contact our representative in the lobby of the assigned hotel after
your check in.
Day
1: Begin tour * Arrive Zurich * Onto Lousanne * Visit Mantreux
Welcome to your 'Swiss Splendour' Tour! On arrival in Zurich, proceed on a
scenic drive to Lausanne. En route make a brief stop in Montreux and see the
famous Chateau do Chillon. Arrive into Lausanne and check into your hotel
(D)
Note: Passengers from 'Best of Italy' tour join the group in the lobby of
the hotel this evening.
Day 2: In Lausanne: Guided Orientation City Tour
of Geneva
This morning, proceed to Geneva for a guided orientation city tour which
includes a visit to the world's tollest fountain in Europe the Jet d'Eau,
the Musee Ariana, the Palais des Nations - U.N. Building and the Flower
Clock. The rest of the evening is free to explore Lausanne city on your own
(B, D)
Day 3: On to Interlaken * Excursion to
Jungfraujoch with a hot lunch, Funicular ride to Harder Kulm and Interlaken.
Today enjoy a full day excursion to Jungfrujoch - the top of Europe
ascending by cogwheel train to the mountain top. Visit the Ice Palace and
admire the unique exhibition of life size ice sculptures, admire the beauty
of the mountain of eternal ice and snow as you enjoy a hot lunch on the top
of Europe. Later, time permitting you will enjoy a short 'Funicular' ride to
Harder Kulm and enjoy some amazing scenic sights. The excursion ends with a
visit to Interlaken where you can shop for watches and chocolates. Later
check into your hotel. (B, L,D)
Day 4: Onto Lucerne * Visit Trummelbach Falls *
Orientation City Tour of Bern
Today visit the beautiful Trummelbach Falls in the Valley of Lauterbrunnen.
Then proceed to the capital city Bern for an orientation city tour which
includes the Bear Pit, Clock Tower, Parliament Building, Cathedral and the
Gothic Fountains. Continue on drive to Lucerne and check into your hotel
(B,D)
Day 5: In Lucerne: Optional Mt. Titlis, with the
Ice Flyer and a hot lunch, Lake Lucerne cruise and Lucerne City Tour * 'Gala
Dinner' Optional
The day is at leisure or take an optional excursion to Mt. Titlis, one of
the highest mountain peaks where fun and adventure awaits you. Enjoy a
rotating cable car ride up the mountain, followed by a thrilling ride in the
Ice Flyer above the glacier (weather permitting). Enjoy a leisurly hot lunch
amidst the snow and icy glacier. Later enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne before
you proceed on a tour of Lucerne city, viewing the highlights - the famous
Lion Monument (photo stop), followed by a walk across Kappelbrucke. The
exciting day comes to an end with a fun and entertaining optional 'Gala
Dinner' especially arranged for you. (B,L)
Day 6: Onto Zurich * Visit Vaduz * Visit Rhine
Falls at Schaffhausen * Guided Walking Tour of Zurich
Today proceed to Zurich. En route visit Vaduz famous for its postage
stamps. Continue on a drive to the largest waterfalls in Europe on the Rhine
at Schalfhausen (photo stop). Drive onwards to Zurich, where on arrival you
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the highlights like - Bahnhofstrasse, St.
Peter's Church and Fraumunster Church (Photo stop). Later check into your
hotel. (B,D)
Day 7: Return home with happy memories
European
Experience
