Europe Summer- 2006

17 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS

London – Brussels – Amsterdam – Mannheim – Innsbruck – Venice – Rome – Florence – Lucerne -Paris – Vienna.

Day 1 : Mumbai – Vienna - London

Depart Mumbai by OS 36 at 0030 hours for London via Vienna . Arrive Vienna at 0520 hours & take connecting flight OS 451 to London departing at 0705 hours. Arrive at the Cosmopolitan city, London at 0845 hours. Upon arrival you will be transfered straight to central London . Enroute enjoy a guided C ity tou r including the famous Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guards, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Tower of London (which houses our very own famous Kohinoor among other jewels), and Piccadilly Circus to name but a few. Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant. After lunch you will be transfered to your hotel for check in. Evening is at leisure. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : London

After breakfast start the day with a visit to the famous Swami Narayan Temple which is a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship that rises above London's skyline with luminescent white pinnacles and glittering marble pillars, the Temple continues to attract over half a million visitors annually. After that proceed to Madame Tussaud's, the world famous Wax Museum where you can meet world famous personalities. Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant, then afternoon is free to shop along the famous Oxford Street or Bond Street or at Harrods in Knightsbridge . Then you have a ride on one of London 's most popular attractions, `The British Airways London Eye' from where you will have breathtaking views of London . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3 : London – Brussels

After breakfast at your hotel proceed to Waterloo station to board the ultra modern & hi-speed Eurostar train to Brussels . On arrival you will be transfered straight to Indian restaurant for lunch. After lunch proceed for Panoramic City tour of Brussels . V isit the Atomium which represents a molecule's nine atoms – magnified 165 billion times, The Grand Palace - with its ornate baroque & gothic guild houses, the unique Brussels icon “The Manneken Pis” which has been amusing visitors on the corner of Rue de L'Etuve & Stroofstraat since 1619. Later transfer to an Indian restaurant for dinner after which you check in to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4 : Brussels – Amsterdam

After breakfast at the hotel, you continue to Amsterdam . Enroute visit the world famous Tulip Gardens “Keukenhof” or “Madurodam” the model village of Holland in miniature. Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant. After lunch proceed towards Amsterdam . Enroute, on your City Tour of Amsterdam - the amazing city of Bridges , see the Dam Square and the Royal Palace and the beautiful 17 th century houses. Also included is a Cruise aboard a glass roofed launch through the canals of Holland 's Golden Age. Dinner will be at Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel .

Day 5 : Amsterdam – Mannheim

After breakfast we head onto Cologne where you have a short stop to visit the majestic “Dom” , the awesome twin-spired Gothic Cologne Cathedral built in 13th century AD which remains the tallest Gothic structure in the world. Drive through the picturesque Rhein Valley . Enjoy a Cruise on the river Rhein , passing by the beautiful castles perched on the leafy hilltops. Packed lunch will be served en-route. Later p proceed to Mannheim for a Panoramic tour . Pass through the old Rail Museum , Planetarium and the Famous Water Tower which was once used as a treasury office. Enjoy the views of the beautiful Gardens. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 6 : Mannheim – Heidelberg – Innsbruck

After breakfast continue your journey to Heidelberg , Germany 's oldest University City , A short orientation tour will include to the famous castle ruins and the Jewish quarter. Packed lunch will be served. Early evening arrival in Innsbruck . Enjoy a short Orientation Tour of Innsbruck including the famous Maria Teresa Square in Innsbruck . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 7 : Innsbruck – Salzburg – Innsbruck

After breakfast leave for an exciting day in Salzburg . Arrive Salzburg to enjoy a City Tour which will include the “Sound of Music” Tour . Salzburg and "The Sound of Music" are so strongly associated with each other that the fact that Mozart was born in town is an afterthought for many visitors. (Mozart!) The film created a charming vision not only of Salzburg but of the entire Alps region, inspiring countless travellers to find out just how alive those hills really are. Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant Evening time at leisure. Late evening return to Innsbruck . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Innsbruck – Venice

After breakfast proceed on your journey to Venice and en route stop at Wattens and visit the world famous Swarovski Crystal World . T he chief feature is the head of an Alpine Giant which has crystal eyes and spouts water, like a flowing tongue, into a fountain pool. After early lunch at an Indian restaurant, we head to Venice . Arrive Venice Mestre early evening. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 : Venice – Rome

After breakfast you take the Vaparetto (water bus) from Venice Mestre to Venice Island for a City tour of Venice . This will include St Mark's Square , Doges Palace , the famous Bridge of Sighs and your sightseeing will end at a glass blowing factory. Packed lunch will be served today. After the tour p roceed to Rome . After dinner at an Indian restaurant you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : Rome

After breakfast you meet your guide and let them unravel this historical metropolis , where you can take in the amazing views of the Colosseum, the Pantheaon, where you can marvel & make a wish at the Trevi Fountain . Walk along the Piazza Navona and join the locals at the Spanish steps . Lunch will be at an Indian restaurant and then you continue on your discovery of Rome with a visit of the Vatican museums and including the famous Sistine Chapel by Michel Angelo . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 11 : Rome – Pisa – Florence

After breakfast leave the majestic capital Rome and head to Florence . En route you stop to marvel at the magnificent

Leaning Tower of Pisa . Packed lunch will be served today. After this proceed to Florence . Arrive and proceed for a walking tour of this magnificent city. Amongst other sights you will see the Signora Square , the colourful marble cathedral and the beautiful narrow streets where you can enjoy viewing the splendour of the architecture and the amazing sculptures. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 12 : Florence- Lucerne

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Lucerne . Packed Lunch will be served enroute. Arrive Lucerne early in the evening & head straight to Indian restaurant for dinner. After dinner check in to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13 : Lucerne - Mt Titlis - Lucerne

After breakfast you leave for an excursion to Mt Titlis and a ride on the Titlis Rotair the world's first revolving cable car. Experience the stunning sights from the snow capped mountains. Lunch will be at Mount Titlis . Early afternoon return back to Lucerne and have an orientation tour of this beautiful medieval town , including the famous 14 th century chapel bridge, the Lion Monument and the Jesuite church . Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant and overnight at your hotel.

Day 14 : Lucerne - Jungfraujoch - Lucerne

After breakfast you head for a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch – the Top of Switzerland. This unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow is the true "highlight" of a visit to Switzerland . Take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, which is at an amazing 3454 metres & is Europe 's highest-altitude railway station. Visit the glistening Ice Palace & see the amazing Ice sculptures. Take a look at the spectacular view from Sphinx - Europe 's highest altitude point . Indian lunch will be on the mountain at The Bollywood restaurant . After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Dinner will be enroute at an Indian restaurant in Lucerne . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : Lucerne – Paris

After breakfast you say goodbye the magic of Switzerland and head towards the most fashionable capital of Europe . Packed lunch will be served enroute. Early evening arrive Paris & check into your hotel. Dinner will be at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 : Paris - Disneyland - Paris

After breakfast depart for a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris s ituated at a distance of around 40 km from central Paris . Meet all your favourite Disneyworld characters in the five theme parks ie. Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland and Main Street USA . Enjoy fun filled rides for the whole day & enjoy first class entertainment for adults and children alike. Packed Lunch will be served today. Early evening transfer back to Paris for dinner at an Indian restaurant. After dinner proceed for a Cruise on the River Seine and experience the breathtaking views of Paris by night. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17 : Paris - Vienna

After breakfast proceed for a guided City Tour of this amazing metropolis, Paris . Your tour will take you through the famous grand boulevards `The Champs Elysees ' , the Arch de Triomph, the famous Opera Garnier , the Grand Cathedral of Notre Dame and Louvre Museum . End your sightseeing tour at the world famous Eiffel Tower with a visit to level 3. Evening proceed to the airport for flight OS 416 to Vienna departing at 1910 hours. Arrive Vienna at 2115 hours & you will be transferred to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 18 : Vienna - Mumbai.

After an early breakfast transfer to the airport in time for your return flight, OS 35 departing at 1040 hours. Arrive Mumbai at 2200 hours with magical memories of your trip.

 

Per person on Twin sharing basis : Rs 179999/-