Europe Tour 25062023 to 08072023
- England
- London (1N)
- France
- Paris (3N)
- Belgium
- Brussels
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam (1N)
- Germany
- Cologne (1N)
- Titisee
- Switzerland
- Schaffhausen
- Zurich
- Lucerne (1N)
- Engelberg
- Lucerne (1N)
- Liechtenstein
- Vaduz
- Austria
- Wattens
- Innsbruck (1N)
- Italy
- Venice
- Padola
- Padova
- Pisa
- Florence
- Rome (1N)
- Rome
- Vatican
- Vatican City
Day 1st :
We
reported at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai as per the
scheduled flight departure time and proceed to London – the capital city of
England and United Kingdom situated on the banks of river Thames. It is also
world’s most visited, powerful, favourite global city. Upon arrival, will get
the guide for airport formalities and proceed to the city. On 1st
day at Landon, we enjoyed panoramic views of the city through London Eye –
Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.
Day 2ns, London
– Paris :
On 2nd day at London, we visited Tower of London Museum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Powerful symbols of the Monarchy. Here we see St Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown, and Koh-I-Noor Diamond- which adorns the front of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s Crown. The British Royal family has been in possession of the Kohinoor since 1849 CE, ever since a 10-year-old boy King, Maharaja Duleep Singh was forced to sign the Treaty of Lahore in 1849.
Later we see Tower Bridge – Victorian Gothic style two tower suspension bridge on river Thames, Piccadilly Circus – a busy square in the heart of London also known as Times Square of London, Westminster Abbey – a place of worship, celebration, ceremony and a coronation Church since 1066, Big Ben – Iconic clock tower famous for its accuracy and the massive bell, River Thames – 346 kms longest river in England, Trafalgar Square – most attractive public square in the city of Westminster. Tower Bridge is probably the most iconic bridge in London, famous worldwide for its striking design and neo-Gothic architecture. It's not the oldest bridge in the Capital, but it is a modern-day symbol of it.
Further we pass by Buckingham Palace – royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom, Hyde Park – a huge Royal Park stretching from Kensington palace to Buckingham Palace famous for its speaker corner for free speech and demonstration. Occupied Royal Palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, are not the private property of The Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations. The Queen privately owns two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are not publicly funded.
Followed by this, to
photograph with the world’s famous personalities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
In the evening we board the Eurostar Train from London and travel to Paris – City.
Vax musium
Buckinham palace
Buckinham palace
3rd Day
3 - Paris:
On
3rd day, we enjoyed the amazing view of Paris city from the Top
level of the Eiffel Tower. Later we seen Champs
Elysees – the most famous avenue in the world. Champs-Elysées means ‘Elysian Fields’ which indicates that someone thought
this street was heaven on earth, Place de la Concorde - one of the major public
squares in Paris. It was the site of many notable public executions during the
French Revolution, L’Arc De Triomphe - one of the most famous monuments in Paris.
It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz.
In the evening, we enjoy the Seine river cruise.
Seine river cruise
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.
Eiffel Tower
4th Day - Paris – Versailles – Paris :
On 4th day, we visited the Versailles palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose origins
date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat
of power and from the nineteenth century, a museum. Here we see the State
apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Later we passed by Louvre
Museum.
versailles palace
Statue de marselle
5th Day - Paris – Brussels – Amsterdam
On
5th day, we proceeded to Brussels – capital city of Belgium. Upon
arrival, we explore Brussels city, we have seen Grand
Place – the central square, Town Hall, Guild Houses – Gothic building
from the middle ages, Monument of Everard Serclaes – the hero who liberated the
city during 14th century war and Belgium’s favourite Manneken Pis Statue – a
small bronze statue of a little peeing boy. Later we take a photo stop at
Atomium – a structure constructed for the first post-war universal world
exhibition (EXPO 58) to represent the faith in nuclear power. In the afternoon
we proceeded to Amsterdam – the capital city of Netherlands with more number of canals than roads,
also known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses.
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6th Day - Amsterdam /Rotterdam – Cologne :
Today
we visited miniature park of Holland – Madurodam and enjoy interactive
miniature models and replicas of famous Dutch buildings, landmarks, historical
sites, canal houses, Rotterdam port, Schiphol airport, Tulip fields, windmills,
etc. Or Keukenhof tulip gardens – the
most beautiful spring garden in the world. This garden of Europe has a theme
for 2020 as ‘World of Colours’. Enjoy photography at various flower shows,
statues, pavilions, beautiful ponds and fields (From 23rd March 2023 – 14th May
2023). Later we pass by Holland’s famous Windmills, followed by Canal cruise
tour through Amsterdam waterways, which provides stunning views of century’s
old architecture, charming houses and beautiful monuments. In the afternoon we
proceed to Cologne- a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western
Germany. Upon arrival we take a photo stop at Cologne Cathedral- a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture.
miniature park of holland – madurodam netherlands
7th Day - Cologne – Titisee – Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne
On 7th day, we drived through the Black forest region- a mountainous region in Germany,
known for its dense evergreen forests
and picturesque villages. Here we visit Cuckoo clock factory at Titisee. After
a scenic journey through black forest region we visit yet another natural
beauty at Schaffhausen (Neuhausen), Rhine Falls - the most powerful waterfall in
Europe. Here we enjoyed Boat ride for a spectacular view of the falls. In the
evening we proceed to Lucerne – a beautiful city in the heartland of
Switzerland. En-route we pass by Zurich Lake- the focal point of Zurich and a
favourite shore for tourists and locals. The entire lake side is lined with
promenades and parks, where local residents catch the sun, jog, picnic, and
swim in the lake.
8th
Day - Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne
On
8th day, we proceeded to Engel berg- the largest winter and summer
holiday destination. From here we do half day excursion to Mt Titlis – Central Switzerland’s highest peak. We
take ‘Titlis Rotair’- the first cable car with
revolving gondolas in the world to the summit Station, enjoying panoramic views
of the Swiss Alps along the way. Upon arrival at the summit, we visited Ice
Grotto, enjoy thrilling Ice Flyer ride and Snow
sliding. In the afternoon we proceed to Lucerne. Upon arrival we explore
Lucerne city, we see Lion Monument - a giant dying lion carved out of a wall of
sandstone rock, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792
during the French Revolution, Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge
- world's oldest covered wooden bridge spanning the River Reuss. In the evening
we enjoy Lake Lucerne Cruise with Swiss Folklore
music.
Flyer ride
Mt Titlis
Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge
Lake Lucerne Cruise
9th
Day - Lucerne – Vaduz – Wattens – Innsbruck
On
9th day, we proceeded to Vaduz – the
capital of the principality of Liechtenstein which is Europe’s fourth-smallest
country. Upon arrival at Vaduz we enjoy a City Tram ride
which takes us through historical part of old city. In the afternoon we visit
Swarovski crystal world and Museum at Wattens. Further we proceed to Innsbruck –
Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks.
Upon arrival we also explored Innsbruck city, we
walk through the bridge over Inns River, Golden roof- Innsbruck's most famous landmark shines
in the heart of the historic old town. The splendid alcove balcony with 2,657
fire-gilded copper tiles that adorn the roof, Maria Theresien Strasse- named
after Empress Maria Theresia, which dates back to the first city expansion in
the 13th century. Today it is one of the busiest streets in the city.
Swarovski Crystal Museum
10th
Day - Innsbruck – Venice – Padova
On
10 day of the tour, we proceeded to Venice- built on more than 100 small islands
in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads but just canals. Upon arrival
we enjoy Vaporetto water bus ride to Venice Island and the Gondola ride in the
famous canals of Venice. Later we walk through Venice city, we seen the Bridge
of Sighs – an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style which passes over the
Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the
Doge's Palace, Doge’s Palace - a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and was
the residence of the Doge of Venice, Bell Tower – also known as St Mark's
Campanile, is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica which is 98.6 metres (323
ft) tall, St. Mark's Square - principal public square of Venice and St Mark's
Basilica – also known as The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, is
the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of
Italian-Byzantine architecture. In the evening we proceed to Padova.
11th
Day - Padova – Pisa – Florence – Rome
On
11th day, we proceeded to Pisa - a
city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Upon
arrival we explore Pisa city, we see Square of Miracles – a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, an important centre of European medieval art and one of the
finest architectural complexes in the world which is dominated by four great
religious edifices: the Pisa Baptistry, Pisa Cathedral, the Leaning tower of Pisa, and the Monumental
Cemetery. Baptistery – a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical building in Pisa, Pisa
Cathedral - a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of
the Virgin Mary and is a notable example of Romanesque architecture and Leaning
tower of Pisa – a freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city
of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable
foundation. After city tour we enjoy some shopping at Pisa. In the afternoon we
proceeded to Florence – the birthplace of the
Renaissance. Upon arrival we took a photo stop at Piazzale
Michelangelo Point – also known as Square of Michelangelo which offers a
beautiful panoramic view of Florence and the Statue of
David - Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting
the Biblical hero David. In the evening we proceed to Rome – capital of Italy,
is one of the oldest cities in the world.
12th
Day - Rome – Vatican – Rome
On
12th day of the tour, we do a
half day excursion to Vatican City – world’s
smallest country where the Pope lives and is often called Holy See. Upon
arrival we visit St. Peter's Basilica - an
Italian Renaissance church and an important pilgrimage site. It is the largest
church in the world. Further we drive through the amazing historical sights of
Rome, we have seen Tiber River – third longest
river in Italy, Roman Forum - a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of
several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome, Circus Maximus - an ancient Roman chariot-racing
stadium and mass entertainment venue, Piazza Venezia - the central hub of Rome,
Colosseum - Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an iconic symbol of
Imperial Rome and is listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Trevi Fountain
- the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains
in the world.
