 DAY
01: Welcome aboard!!
Today enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your
memorable journey through Europe. Start your journey in Rome
– The eternal city. Experience the insightful Time Elevator
and see
the majestic Trevi Fountain on your orientation tour. Tonight,
enjoy Rome
by Night Illumination Tour.
Today begin your beautiful journey of Europe with Vacations
Exotica. On arrival at the Rome airport meet your professional
and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside
the customs hall. Drive directly to your hotel and check in.
Later acquaint yourself with this legendary city on your orientation
tour. This evening experience the multi-sensorial attraction
‘Time Elevator’ that shows almost 3000 years of Roman
history, a truly insightful experience. Today, also see the
majestic Trevi Fountain, a fountain of grandeur and wishes.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner, followed by an illumination
tour of Rome before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
Holiday Inn/Torre Park or similar, in Rome.
DAY
02: Rome: The historic city.
A full-day guided tour of Rome. Visit the Papal Nation, The
Vatican - home to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St.
Peter’s Basilica. Go inside the opulent Colosseum. Live
the sights and sounds of Rome.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, get set to experience
the magic of Rome on your extensive guided tour. Start your
tour by visiting the Holy See – The Vatican (shorts, mini
skirts, sleeveless vests not allowed). Marvel at the masterpieces
of the Vatican Museum as your expert local English- speaking
guide leads you through. Visit the most important chapel in
the world – the Pope’s personal chapel – the
Sistine Chapel. Get artistically inspired by its decoration,
frescoed throughout by the greatest artists including Michelangelo.
Later, visit the holy church of St. Peter’s and
be amazed by its artistic and architectural genius. Enjoy a
delicious Indian lunch. Next, visit the world of the gladiators
as you go inside the Colosseum. Feel the energy of this enormous
arena as you view it like the Roman Emperor’s did. Your
city tour will expose you to beautiful sights like
the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, ancient
temples and many more.
This evening, enjoy some time at leisure in the shopping district
before proceeding for an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Holiday
Inn/Torre Park
or similar, in Rome.
DAY
03: Florence – The home of renaissance.
A guided city tour. On to Pisa: See the Leaning Tower of Pisa,
one of the Wonders of the World.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive through
the beautiful Tuscany Region to Florence. On arrival, enjoy
lunch and later join your experienced English-speaking local
guide on a tour of this beautiful city. Visit the Basilica di
Santa Maria del Fiore – The Duomo – notable for its
dome design and its exterior of marble panels in various shades
of green and pink, bordered by white. See the Gates to Paradise
– the east doors of the Baptistery, the Campanile, marvel
at the open-air sculpture museum in Piazza Della Signoria, the
Santa Croce where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried and the
Ponte Vecchio – a medieval bridge over the River Arno,
noted for having exquisite designer jewellery shops. Get a bird’s-eye
view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo where you can
also see the statue of David, one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces.
Next, drive to the city of Pisa. Hold your breath as you enter
the Square of
Miracles and see the precariously Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later,
proceed for an Indian dinner before checking into your hotel.
Overnight at hotel My Galilei or similar, in Pisa/Prato.
DAY
04: Venice – the Queen of the Adriatic
Sea.
See the grand Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Also,visit
the famous Murano Glass Factory. Included on your tour of Venice
– a Gondola Ride.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
to the romantic city of Venice. Board your private chartered
boat to the traditional centre of the city: Piazza San Marco.
Today, enjoy an Indian lunch on board your chartered boat. This
city of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon is sure to leave
you mystified. See the legendary Bridge of Sighs and explore
the grandeur of the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile
and many more sights. Today, experience the romance of this
magical city on a Gondola ride – included on your tour.
No visit to Venice is complete withoutunderstanding the art
behind the Murano Glass. Visit a Murano Glass Factory and see
the skills of these masters. Later, drive to Verona and check
into your hotel.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn
or similar,
in Verona.
DAY
05: Verona: Home to Romeo & Juliet.
Orientation tour. On to the Tyrolean Capital, Innsbruck, in
picturesque Austria. Visit the sparkling Swarovski Crystal Museum
in Wattens. See the Tyrolean Folklore Show.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
on an orientation tour ofVerona – now a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. See the famous balcony where Juliet would get serenaded
by Romeo. Let the Roman and medieval charm of this city inspire
you. Later, feast your eyes on some spectacular scenery as you
drive over the Brenner Pass into Austria. Enjoy an Indian lunch
on arrival into Innsbruck. Later, get set for a glittering experience
as you visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum in Wattens. This museum
is a blend of art, technology and pure magic. This experience
is sure to stimulate your senses.
Later, return to Innsbruck and see the charm of this Tyrolean
city as you see some intriguing sights like the Golden Roof
and St. Anne’s Column on Maria Theresien Strasse, from
where you get spectacular views of the Alps. Enjoy many more
sights as you stroll through the cobbled streets and stone pathways
of this picturesque town. After an Indian dinner, experience
the Tyrolean culture in an entertaining Folklore Show. An evening
full of Tyrolean country music, songs, yodelling, zither playing
and folkdance. Overnight at hotel Grauerbaer/Hilton or similar,
in Innsbruck.
DAY
06 : Visit Vaduz
The capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein.Enjoy
a mini train ride. On to Switzerland. Visit Lucerne and enjoy
a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive into
the tiny but charming principality of Liechtenstein. On arrival
into Vaduz, enjoy a mini train ride that takes you around this
quaint and picturesque town.
After lunch, continue your scenic drive into Switzerland and
arrive into the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. See the
dramatic Lion Monument, the Kapell Brucke as you soak in the
beauty of the city. Take a cruise on the lake of the four cantons
- Lake Lucerne. Enjoy some free time for shopping of the world-renowned
Swiss watches, Swiss knives, Swiss Chocolates, souvenirs, etc.
Check into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof / Europe or similar,
in Engelberg.
DAY
07: The ultimate Alpine experience.
Jungfraujoch – the top of Europe (3454 m). A champagne
lunch on top. Visit Trummelbach Falls: the only glacier-waterfalls
in Europe insidethe mountain and still accessible. Visit the
beautiful city of Interlaken.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, get set for a spectacular
day. Drive to
Lauterbrunnen from where you start your breathtaking cog wheel
train ride to Jungfraujoch at 3454 m – a world of eternal
ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious champagne lunch on top of Europe.
Visit the Ice Palace – the highest-altitude Ice Palace
in the world. The palace’s ice sculptures include vaulted
rooms, birds, animals, penguins, people, etc. Also, visit the
Sphinx Terrace – the views from here are considered to
be the best in Switzerland. Next, visit the thundering glacier
waterfalls – the Trummelbach Falls – the only waterfalls
in Europe inside a mountain, which are made accessible to man.
Enjoy stunning views of these Falls from thevarious viewing
platforms.
Later, proceed to picture-perfect town of Interlaken –
nestled between two lakes. Enjoy the beauty of this town before
driving back to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/
Europe or similar, in Engelberg.
DAY
08: Mt. Titlis: A landscape close to heaven.
On to Bern – the charming medieval Swiss capital. Orientation
tour of Bern.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Enjoy
stunning views from the world’s first revolving cable car
– Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis. As you ascend to
3020m a breathtakingpanorama unfolds. Here, visit the Ice Grotto
and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace.
After an Indian lunch, drive to the capital city – Bern
– home of Albert Einstein. Of all Swiss cities, Bern is
the most immediately charming city situated on the banks of
the River Aare. Its quiet cobbled lanes, lined withsandstone
arcaded buildings and beautiful Gothic Fountains have changed
barely at all in over 500 years. See the famous Clock Tower
– an ornate astronomical calendar clock created in 1530.
Enjoy a stroll down on one of the world’s longest shopping
promenades, Marketgasse, a buzzing
and vibrant street. Visit the Baren Graben and see a unique,
animated model of the city that provides insights into the historic
background while the multivision system presents Bern as it
is today. Also, see the symbol of Bern – The Bear. Tonight,
enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Novotel Expo or similar, in Bern.
DAY
09: Zurich – The commercial capital.
Visit the largest waterfalls in Europe: The Rhine Falls. On
to Titisee,the heart of the Black Forest. See a cuckoo clock
demonstration in Drubba. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel,
check out and drive to the largest city
in Switzerland, Zurich. Proceed on an orientation tour of this
bustling as well as charming city. After an Indian lunch get
set to see one of Europe’s natural wonders – the Rhine
Falls. Feast your eyes on the cascading waters of Europe’s
largest waterfall.
Experience another natural wonder as you drive through the mystical
Black Forest in Germany on your way to Titisee, a stunning lakeside
town in the heart of the Black Forest and synonymous with the
Black Forest Cake and home to the cuckoo clocks.
Experience the world of cuckoo clocks during an interesting
demonstration
about these clocks in Drubba.
Tonight enjoy an authentic Black Forest Cake during an Indian
dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Maritim/Alemannenhof or similar, in Titisee/Black
Forest.
DAY
10: Heidelberg – Alstadt (oldtown).
Beautiful Rhine Cruise. On to Cologne: a dramatic medieval city.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
to the beautiful city of Heidelberg, situated on the banks of
the River Neckar. Visit the Alstadt and continue on an orientation
tour of this historic city. View the mighty ruins of the Heidelberg
Castle and visit the many squares that make up this city’s
life. After an Indian lunch, drive to the quaint village of
St. Goar, located in the Central Rhine Valley. Stroll along
this storybook town before boarding your Rhine Cruise. This
cruise will expose you to some of Germany’s most stunning
landscapes. Cruise through the wine region and enjoy sights
of old castles as you arrive into Boppard. Later, drive into
the dramatic cityof Cologne: home of the famous Eau de Cologne.
Get fascinated by the sight of the massive Cologne Cathedral,
a fine example of gothic architecture. After enjoying these
sights, proceed for an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Ramada
Bruehl or similar, in Cologne.
DAY
11: Visit Brussels, the Belgian Capital.
Visit Bruparck – Mini Europe, Grand Place – the picturesque
square. See the Mannekin Pis Statue and the Atomium – a
modern architectural wonder.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to
the Belgian capital, Brussels. After an Indian lunch, proceed
on an orientation tour of this beautiful city before arriving
into Bruparck – Mini Europe, the only park where you can
have a whistle - stop tour around Europe in a few hours,a truly,
unique voyage. Later visit the Grand Place - rated as one of
the prettiest squares in the world. This is also a perfect place
for you to try the delicious and world famous Belgian Waffles
and see the unique statue
of Mannekin Pis - symbolic to this city.
Later, make a photo stop at the Atomium – a modern structure
that has fast become asymbol of this city. Tonight, enjoy an
Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Golden Tulip Carlton or similar,
in Antwerp.
DAY
12: Netherlands – visit the Tulip
Extravaganza–Keukenhof–till May 18th. May 19th onwards,
visit Volendam – a traditional Dutch village, a wooden
shoe factory and a cheese farm. On
to the Hague – Visit Madurodam – Holland in Miniature.
Later, drive into the capital, Amsterdam. Visit Dam Square and
experience an exciting canal
cruise. A great photo opportunity by a traditional windmill.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
to experience the ultimate Tulip Extravaganza – Keukenhof(till
18th May) where an amazing display of colours, flora and fauna
await you. May 19th onwards, visit the traditional fishing village
of Volendam. Here you can still see people in traditional attires
as well as beautiful traditional houses. Visit a wooden shoe
factory and see how clogs are made and also see the making of
the famous Dutch cheese as you visit a cheese farm. Later, drive
into the capital city, Amsterdam. After an Indian lunch, the
city’s richness and cultural heritage comes to life on
your canal cruise aboard a glass-topped boat. Next, visit the
heart of this great city – Dam Square. Soak in the terrific
ambience of this bustling square beautified by the Royal Palace,
Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial. Also, stop by for a great
photo opportunity alongside a traditional
windmill.
Drive into the Dutch administrativecapital – the Hague.
Enjoy the many sights of this city of peace and justice before
you visit Madurodam, Holland in miniature. Here, you can enjoy
all of Holland’s important sights built on a 1:25 scale.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Golden Tulip
Carlton or similar, in Antwerp.
DAY
13: Paris – The cultural and fashion
centre.
Guided city tour of Paris. Visit the 3rd Level of the Eiffel
Tower. Gala Dinner Cruise on River Seine. Chance to see the
magical Lido Show.
After a buffet breakfastat the hotel, check out and proceed
to the French Capital, Paris, a city seeped in history, art
and fashion. On arrival into Paris, enjoy an Indian lunch. Later,
join an experienced local English-speaking guide on your extensive
tour of Paris. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concord
Square, Invalides, Opera House and many more. Next, visit the
3rd Level of the Eiffel Tower – an unparalleled experience.
Tonight, live the Parisian highlife on your dinner cruise.Enjoy
great music and unlimited wine. Later, relax in the comforts
of your hotel or you also have the opportunity to see the light,
sound and dance extravaganza – The Lido Show.
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/ Marriott or similar,
in Paris.
DAY
14: Eurodisney where dreams come to life.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, set out to experience
the Disney Magic as you visit Eurodisney where dreams come to
life. Experience a super-fun, stress-free adventure that will
fill your days with enough magic
to last forever. Enjoy the many rides on offer at the park (all
included).
Or, you can visit the amazing Walt Disney Studio – the
magical world of cinema and television, featuring thrilling
attractions and spectacular shows. Go behind the magic on the
Studio Tram Tour and discover thesecrets of how movies and television
shows are made. Also, be amazed by the dare devils in the thrilling
Stunt Show.
In the afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch. After a day full of
fun and excitement enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel
Novotel La Defense/
Marriott or similar, in Paris. OR Today, visit the Versailles
Palace, known for its paintings, artifacts and beautifullandscaped
gardens. Later proceed to the Louvre Museum to see the world
famous Mona Lisa.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, visit the Chateau De
Versailles. Experience a guided tour of this opulent mansion
of the Bourbon Kings. Walk through various rooms of the palace,
see the Chapel and the famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty
of Versailles was signed. Also stroll through the palace gardens
which is renowned for its size and awe inspiring landscaping.
After an Indian lunch, visit the ultimate art museum –
the Louvre. This temple of various art forms is an inspirational
experience. See the legendary and mystical Mona Lisa as you
admire art created by the best artists in history. You also
have ample free time to shop for the world famous French perfumes.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Novotel La Defense/ Marriott or similar,
in Paris.
DAY
15: Ride the hi-tech Eurostar to London.
Visit the Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Ride the world’s
largest observation wheel, The London Eye.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
to the station to board the ultra-modern Eurostar that gets
you into London amazingly in two hours. On arrival, proceed
for an Indian lunch. Later, get ready to meet the world’s
most famous personalities in the Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum.
Next, proceed to get the best ever view of this English capital
as you get on board the London Eye – the world’s largest
observation wheel that takes you 450ft above the River Thames.
Enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn Kensington or similar, in London.
DAY
16: London city tour.
See the Changing of the Guards, visit the Tower of London and
Swaminarayan Temple. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel,
get set to soak in the sights & sounds of thisvibrant English
city. Proceed on a guided city tour of London with an experienced
local guide. See the Changing of the Guards outside the Buckingham
Palace. Enjoy the sights of this city as you see the Hyde Park,
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar
Square, Tower Bridge and many more important landmarks during
your city tour. After an Indian lunch, visit the Tower of London
– The home of the Crown Jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond.
Enjoy free time at the world-famous Oxford Street. Later, visit
the intricately-designed and glorious temple made out of white
Italian Carrara marble – the Swaminarayan Temple. Tonight,
enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn Kensington
or similar, in London.
DAY
17: Farewell.
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back
home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories
of your holiday with “Vacations Exotica”. |
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