Majesty of Europe: A Royal Adventure

Tour Highlights

No of days:  13 Nights/  14 Days                       

Overview of the trip:

• Day 1: London – Calais – Brussels - Holland
• Day 2: Keukenhof Tulip Gardens or Madurodam - Volendam - Amsterdam
• Day 3: Holland - Cologne - River Rhine Cruise
• Day 4: Heidelberg - Black Forest - Rhine Falls
• Day 5: Mt. Jungfrau – Interlaken
• Day 6: Mt. Titlis – Lucerne
• Day 7: Switzerland - Vaduz - Swarovski – Innsbruck
• Day 8: Innsbruck - Venice
• Day 9: Venice – Florence - Rome
• Day 10: Rome - Vatican City
• Day 11: Pisa - Geneva
• Day 12: Geneva - Paris
• Day 13: City Tour with Versailles Gardens
• Day 14: Paris - Calais - London

Glimpses of the tour:

Belgium

• Atomium Structure photo stop
• Walking Tour of Brussels view the Grand Place & Mannekin Pis Statue

Netherlands

• Keukenhof Tulip Gardens OR Madurodam Model Village with entrance
• Volendam Fishing Village Free time to explore the village
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise with entrance
• Cheese & Clog Demonstration with entrance

Germany

• Cologne visit Cologne Catherdral
• River Rhine Cruise with entrance and complimentary tea
• Heidelberg Castle photo stop
• Black Forest drive through the scenic region
• Cuckoo Clock demonstration & shop

Switzerland

• Mt Jungfrau with entrance and complimentary tea
• Mt Titlis with entrance
• Rhine Falls The largest plain waterfalls in Europe
• Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau and more
• Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge
• Interlaken Free time to explore & shop

Liechtenstein & Austria

• Vaduz photo stop
• Innsbruck City Tour
• Swarovski Crystal Museum with entrance

Italy

• Venice Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance & Murano Glass Showroom
• Rome City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, visit the Pantheon, Roman Forum & Time Elevator with entrance
• Florence City Tour with local guide, Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, view the Piazza Della
• Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo
• Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo

Vatican

• St Peters Basilica & Square

France

• Eiffel Tower (3rd floor) with entrance
• River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
• Disneyland Paris with entrance
• Paris Orientation Tour
• Night Tour of Paris included in your price

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1
London - Calais - Brussels - Holland

Depart towards Dover for your crossing to Calais. From Calais, settle into your comfortable seats and travel to the capital city of Belgium, Brussels. On arrival the tour starts with a photo stop at the most iconic structure of Brussels, The Atomium, followed by the famous Mannekin Pis Statue and Grand Place.
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Day 2
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens or Madurodam - Volendam - Amsterdam

Begin the morning by visiting the world renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens; famed for its breathtaking displays of flowers, Keukenhof has over six million bulbs that form a sea of flowers, between March and May. (After 10th May departures Keukenhof will be replaced by Madurodam model village). Later, visit Volendam and the Cheese & Clog Farm for a demonstration on the making process, before continuing to the amazing city of Amsterdam to enjoy a tranquil canal cruise.
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Day 3
Holland - Cologne - River Rhine Cruise

Travel to the city of Cologne, Germany. Visit the breathtaking Cologne Cathedral, known as the Dome Church which stands 157 meters in height. The Cathedral is truly a masterpiece; taking over six hundred years to construct and is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany. Depart to Boppard for a scenic boat cruise on the River Rhine; enjoy picturesque views of vineyards and castles as you cruise along the longest river in Germany. Whilst aboard your cruise, enjoy a hot cup of tea to accompany the wonderful scenery.
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Day 4
Heidelberg - Black Forest - Rhine Falls

Travel to Heidelberg; surrounded by mountains and forests. Here, have an opportunity to photograph the famous Heidelberg Castle perched on the hills above. Travel to the Black Forest region in South Germany. On arrival, enjoy a demonstration on how the cuckoo clocks are made and have an opportunity to purchase them along with other souvenirs. Later, travel to Switzerland and witness the largest waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls.

Your seat numbers and Tour Manager may change on day 4
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Day 5
Mt. Jungfrau - Interlaken

Witness the stunning scenery of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the deepest U-shaped valley in the world with either sides rising a sheer 1000 meters. On arrival board a cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view life-sized ice sculptures, visit the Sphinx observation tower for spectacular views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. Before you depart, enjoy a warm cup of masala tea whilst savouring your experience at the top of Europe. Later, drive to the oldest tourist resort in Switzerland, Interlaken. Here enjoy shopping and breathtaking scenery.
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Day 6
Mt. Titlis - Lucerne

Ascend 10,000ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world's first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have free time to play in the snow and visit the ice caves or take a unique professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. Depart for Lucerne to view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the town.
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Day 7
Switzerland - Vaduz - Swarovski - Innsbruck

Depart for Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Stop in the capital city, Vaduz. Later proceed to Austria to see the famous Swarovski Crystal Museum, before driving to Innsbruck, offering a combination of culture, history and nature. On arrival, take an orientation tour, covering the Golden roof (a symbol of the city) and the Triumphal Arch, before checking into the hotel.

Swarovski Museum is closed due to renovation and will re-open on May 1, 2015. Departures that arrive before May 1 will visit the Swarovski flagship store in Innsbruck.
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Day 8
Innsbruck - Venice

Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive architecture and famous gondola rides. Begin with a boat ride to St Mark's Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco. Visit the Murano Glass Showroom and purchase some beautiful Murano glass items. Finally enjoy a romantic gondola ride while enjoying the ambience of Venice.
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Day 9
Venice - Florence - Rome

Depart for Florence. On arrival, be greeted by your local professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, statue of David, famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazelle Michelangelo, for the most outstanding views of Florence.
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Day 10
Rome - Vatican City

On arrival in Rome, be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights such as Constantine arch. Visit the Time Elevator; a multi sensorial and dynamic cinema experience stimulating a travel into time, taking viewers through the History of Rome. View the Roman Forums, where ancient civilisation developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peters Basilica. Visit the Pantheon which was built in 126AD and boasts the worlds largest unreinforced concrete dome. (As coaches are restricted to enter many parts of Rome, much of the tour is done on foot).
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Day 11
Pisa - Geneva

Today start the journey to Pisa. On arrival, marvel at The Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) which is dominated by four great religious structures: the Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistry and the Camposanto. Enjoy some free time here to buy souvenirs for friends and family. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Geneva. Here be taken on a short city tour to see the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock and the symbol of Geneva, the Jet d'Eau (weather permitting).
Note: Geneva city tour may be conducted on day twelve.
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Day 12
Geneva - Paris

Depart for Paris (approximate drive time will be 6 hours). On arrival enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to discover and admire the rich architecture such as the Eiffel
Tower, Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. Enjoy the famous illuminations of Paris during your night tour. This panoramic tour will cover the impressive 'Eiffel Tower', the world famous 'Champs Elysees', the beautiful 'Arc de Triomphe' and many other historic buildings. Note the "Paris by Night" tour may be conducted on day thirteen.
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Day 13
City Tour with Versailles Gardens

The tour will start with a visit to the renowned Versailles Gardens, a fine example of 17th century French landscaping covering an area of more than 800 hectares. Use this free time to take mesmerising photos, souvenir shopping or simply relax admiring the Royal Lawns. Then visit the famous 'Louvre Museum' and have the opportunity to view the renowned painting of 'Mona Lisa' (entrance not included). Later, visit Fragonard's perfume museum to purchase some unique French fragrances, soaps, candles and more. During the orientation tour, cover the exclusive 'Champs Élysées', 'Arc de Triumph', 'Place de la Concorde' and 'Opera Garnier'.
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Day 14
Paris - Calais - London

This morning depart for Paris to embark on a journey to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking bird's eye view of Paris. Followed by free time at the Avenue des Champs Élysées, the most prestigious avenue in Paris; with its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops (duration is time permitting). In the early afternoon, drive back to Calais for the channel crossing, then it is time to say farewell to the group before arriving at your drop off point.

Note: On occasions, due to large events, traffic and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However all aspects of the itinerary will be covered.
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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Tour Inclusions

• Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected pick up point
• Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
• 13 nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
• 12 Indian dinners, 1 Continental dinner & 12 vegetarian lunches
• Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
• All tips and service charges
• Premium service of a Tour Manager

Price

 VALID UPTIL 30 DEC 2020

Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room Child 2-11 year must share a room with 2/3 adults infants 0-23 months price is £336 for a seat in coach only Max occupancy per room is 3 persons (excluding infants). £154 reduction will apply for 2nd child without bed

Departure in Oct-Dec lunches will not be provided on days 1,3,4,5 & 7.Prices for these have been adjusted accordingly.

Additional Excursions

Hotel

• 1 night at Holiday Inn Strasbourg or similar
• 1 night at Ramada Hotel Engelberg or similar
• 1 night at Sheraton Padova or similar
• 1 nights at Mercure Roma West or similar
• 1 night at Hotel Lago Verde or similar
• 2 nights in San Remo - Hotel TBC
• 1 night at Business Park Hotel or similar
• 1 night at Novotel Massy or similar

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