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EUROPEAN EXPLORER 18 DAYS

This is an elaborate itinerary for the avid and intelligent tourist who wishes to see the best of Austrian Alps and the cultural city of Vienna and Salzburg the town of Mozart where the movie musical Sound of Music was filmed. The plan covers Italy in great detail as well as Germany ,France and Switzerland also giving a flavour of the England  countryside. A nature lover's plan.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

* PARIS  * TGV * FRENCH * RIVIERA  * PISA * FLORENCE  * Optional  ROME * VENICE * VIENNA * SALZBURG  * MUNICH  * INNSBRUCK  LAKE * LUCERNE * INTERLAKEN * RHINELAND * AMSTERDAM  * CRUISE EDINBURGH * LONDON SCENIC DRIVES MEALS 
THE TOUR FEATURES

DAY 1: ARRIVE PARIS (B,IL,ID)


Arrive midday, complete your immigration and customs formalities. Then board your coach and transfer to hotel. Some time for freshen up. Afternoon, we have a city sightseeing tour which introduces us to this fascinating city and all its famous landmarks, such as the Notredam Cathedral, Arc De Triumph, Concorde Square, Cleopatra's Needle, 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... Then Ascend to 2nd stage of Eiffel Tower ... one of the most famous landmarks in the world for a panoramic view of Europe's No.1 city. Evening 1 hr cruise on the river Seine past some of the famous landmarks and bridges of Paris. Gala dinner with Music on Seine Cruise. Return to hotel. You may wish to explore Paris by night on your own by metro. Paris livens up at night. Visit the Latin Quarter, Champs Ellysees, Rue De Fontane, Rue St. Honore... where all the fashion houses are located, Montemarte. 
DAY 2 : AT PARIS (ABF,ID)


Breakfast. Morning proceed to Disneyland Paris located just outside the city, a fun filled day at the most popular Theme Park in Paris. Enjoy the magic of Disney classics including shows and parades 

starring favourite Disney Characters. Your Theme Park passport admission ticket entitles you to unlimited access to more than 50 rides. After a fun-
filled day depart. Disneyland at 1730 hrs and arrive into the city. Indian dinner. For the elderly or the Art Lover, the interest may lie in the various museums and palaces that Paris has or in strolling its Latin Quarter. We have something for them too ! In lieu of Euro Disney, we provide a metro pass ; a museum pass to explore these attractions. The museum pass allows you to visit as many as 80 museums including Versailles, Louvre, Invalides, to name a few. There will be no need to stand in queues. You will need to decide between the 2 options while registering for the tour. Included : An "Evening in Paris" programme comprising an Illuminations drive through the brightly Lit... important streets of Paris culminating with the original and World's no.l "Can Can" show at Moulin Rouge. 
DAY3 : PARIS-NICE (B,ID) - TGV TRAIN - FRENCH RIVIERA


Breakfast. Morning visit the world famous Louvre museum. Formerly the Palace of the French kings, it slowly converted itself into a museum from 1747. Louvre has 125 "classified" master pieces among its huge collections including an Egyptian section,
the famous "Winged Victory", Venus De Milo, and of course Leonardo De Vinci's "Monalisa". Then we walk across to Benelux, where you can buy authentic and branded perfumes, cosmetics, fashion Jewellery. Post Lunch we go to Gare De Lyon and board your super fast TGV train to Nice. Those who do not wish to visit the Louvre have free time to go around Paris on their own and feel the city. They will be required to meet up by the appointed time. Arrive Nice. Transfer to hotel via Indian restaurant. 
DAY 4: AT NICE & MONTE CARLO (B,ID)


Breakfast. Morning free to stroll around and get a feel of the French Riviera (Cote D'Azur). Late morning, we proceed to the film festival city of Cannes. Free time at the beach. Then post lunch we meet our guide for sightseeing in the afternoon. We visit Fragonnard, perfume factory to see the fine art of perfume making... shop for perfumes at ex factory prices(but not in their branded bottles).. later into MONTE CARLO, capital of Monaco, ruled by royalty. View from outside the apartment/villas of the rich and the famous. We also view the Palace of Prince Rainer and the late Princess Grace (both from outside). An hour out at the SBM Casino ... the world's oldest. Some free time here. Return via the 
DAY5: NICE-CARARRA-PISA-FLORENCE AREA (B,ID)


Breakfast. A scenic feast today. We drive through the French and Italian Riviera through an almost unending array of tunnels to reach Pisa via Cararra... marble capital of Italy. View the Leaning Tower [be careful of pick pockets}. Then leave for Florence to arrive at the Art Capital of Italy. Some free time at Piazza Michael Angelo for a bird eye view of Florence. Then we proceed to our hotel. Optional : A post dinner walking tour of Florence for the Art Lover. In store for us is a fascinating walking tour of Renaissance Florence of the Piazza Delia Signoria ... a virtual out door sculpture gallery. View Piazza Palazzo Vechio, Giotto's Tower, Pizza Duomo, the Baptistry 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". (EUR 25 per person, minimum 25 persons). 
DAY6: FLORENCE AREA-ROME (B,ID)


Breakfast. We depart for the Eternal city Rome passing through the scenic Tuscany district. The Eternal city is full of monuments each with a long period of history. Some are in ruins, some in fine state. It takes time and a lot of briefing to understand and appreciate. And what better way than the Rome "Time Elevator" show... In a simulated environment, you travel the time line of history and live the past. This 45 minutes action-packed ride brings to life 3000 years of Roman history. This unforgettable experience will stay with you, as you tour the city. See Rome from above, flying over the city, watching it burn. Join Romulus and Remus (founders of Rome) on their ride into the forest, as your seat moves in time with them. Through your headset, hear Brutus plotting to kill Caesar, Feel the action, thanks to spectacular special effects that will surprise and amuse you. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Vatican.... See the majestic St.Peter's church... seat of the Pope... and which hosts the famous Pieta by Michael Angelo. Then visit the Imperial area viewing Rome's most famous landmarks - The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Arch De Constantine, The Pantheon, the Vittoria Emanuel monument and finally on to the Trevi Fountain where you throw a coin and make a wish. Some free time at Piazza Navonna which has the 3 fabulous fountains by Bernini.... Great setting I Check into hotel.
DAY 7: ROME-VENICE (B,ID)


Breakfast. We depart for Venice to arrive there in time for an afternoon sightseeing commencing at 1600 hrs. Feel the magic of this unique city in a sight seeing 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. We shall see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Marks Square. Free time for you to feed the pigeons at St. Marks Square, visit a Venetian Murano Glass factory or the many shops around St. Marks Square where you can pick up beautiful Glassware and Crochette work. It is an invigorating experience not to be found anywhere else. Check into hotel.
DAY8: VENICE-VIENNA (B,ID)


Breakfast. We commence our coach tour again today, driving through unrivalled scenery... almost a picture perfect landscape.... through the Austrian Alps and Lake District,, We stop at Klagenfurt for a magnificent view of the Austrian Landscape.... Perhaps the best landscape on an European tour. Then descend to the plains of River Danube, heralding the Imperial Capital of Vienna... one of the most beautiful cities In the World. Due an almost 650 years old uninterrupted rule by the Hapsburg dynasty till after World War I and largely saved from the ravages of the 2 World Wars, Vienna's Monuments are in fine state of maintenance and the well planned and laid out city is a tourist's delight... Beautiful at day & charming at night with the landmarks well lit up. The nightlife is varied and exciting. Check into hotel. Free time in the evening to visit the Prater amusement park... relatively inexpensive but full of fun I! I 
DAY9:AT VIENNA (B,ID)


Breakfast. Morning sightseeing tour introduces us to the Austrian Capital... & the city of Mozart and Strauss and the seat of the Erstwhile Austro-Hungary Empire. Marvel at the architectural excellence of Its buildings and palaces, all In the fine state of maintenance, lovely parks and Pedestrian Walks, Its fabulous Opera houses, the Rathaus and the Parliament building in Neo Baroque style etc., the St.Stephen's spired cathedral and the pedestrian area. Lunch follows and there after free time to feel Vienna. Perhaps you may wish to spend the afternoon in the Pedestrian area at Stephen Platz and/or have an evening at a concert or spend time at the Prater Amusement Park. The under ground metro system of Vienna is excellent, clean and simple for even the First timer can travel comfortably
DAY 10 : VIENNA-SALZBURG-MUNICH (B, ID)


Breakfast. Morning board your coach and proceed on a scenic drive to Salzburg... The Sound of Music city. Walking tour of this beautiful city which Is also the famous composer Mozart's birth place. Here music is an industry ! Then board your coach and drive onto Munich...the Capital of the Bavarian province of Germany. Arrive Munich. Panoramic tour past the Olympic Stadium and the other landmarks prior to arriving at the famous Marian Platz. This pedestrian area Is surrounded by departmental stores and many period style buildings including the Rathaus, Witness the chiming of Bells at the Glockenspiel with the various figuerettes some on horse back rotating.-.a unique display seen only at Munich, Then proceed to hotel. 
DAY 11 : MUNICH-WATTENS-INNSBRUCK-LUCERNE (B,ID)


Breakfast. Morning board your coach and proceed oh a scenic drive to Innsbruck. We arrive Wattens to see Swarovski famous Crystal Museum, In.splendid setting. Then an orientation tour of Innsbruck prior to departing for Lake Lucerne. On arrival Lucerne, check Into hotel.
DAY 12 : AT LK.LUCERNE - EXCURSION TO MT.TITUS (B,ID)


Breakfast. Late morning proceed to Engelberg for an included excursion by a Rotoring Cable Car to MTTTTLIS... a thrilling experience. On top there is an ICE PALACE. Play in the snow and also do Ice Flier ride. Afternoon return to base and then drive to Lake Lucerne. Free time on the lake front. 
DAY 13 : LK LUCERNE-JUNG FRAU-INTERLAKEN (B,IL,ID)


Breakfast. Today, we proceed to Interiakenvia Trummelbach - the only glacial water falls in Europe Inside the mountain and releasing upto 20,000 liters of water per second !!! (We see the major 6 of the 16 water falls at the source,., accessing It through carefully constracted path and tunnels. Then we store for you an excursion to Jung Frau by mountain RACKRAIL... the highest mountain railway In Europe and see the magnificent ICE PALACE.. the train ride is about 1 hrs 45 minutes each way. Adequate time at the top. Evening return to Interiaken. 
DAY 14 : AT INTERLAKEN (B,ID) - EXCURSION TO ZERMATT


Breakfast. Morning we proceed to Zermatt. A day Excursion to the city of its own kind and often known as the Mountain Mecca and is truly the place of highest mountain peaks in Switzerland. Zermatt is encircled by a famous ring of 29 mountains over 4000 meters (13000 feet) high. Zermatt is car-free and Is the only non polluting zone of Switzerland, consequently any walking around is very pleasant. A promenade down the main street is a delight. At any time, It is delightful to explore some of the tiny (and romantic) cobbled alleyways just off the main street, where you will find ancient sun browned bams and traditional chalets. People here still go around in Traditional costumes, horse drawn carriages are common place. It is very much like stepping back in time. There is no better place to see this Mecca in the whole of Switzerland. Believe us IT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD !!!!!! The beauty of the setting is unsurpassed. Dominated by the unmistakable peak of the Matterhorn, at 4478 metres (14,692 ft), standing alone at the head of the valley. Matterhorn is the most unmistakable landmark of Switzerland. The enroute scenery between Interlaken and Zermatt is enchanting to say the least. Return back to Interlaken.
DAY 17 : AT LONDON (B)

We provide you a 2 zone Tube Pass. Visit the Madam Tussaud's Wax museum (tickets provided). Use the tube pass for going about elsewhere / meeting your friends. You have free time for shopping at Oxford Street or visiting your friends and relatives.
DAY 18 : LONDON (B)


Morning transfer to Airport for your flight to home.