European Dreams (Coach Tours)

Italy, Vatican, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, France and Britain

Duration: 12 nights 13 days

Description:

Abbreviations: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 1: Rome – Vatican City
Check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel (D)

Day 2: Rome – Pisa - Florence
After breakfast, guided city tour covering Colosseum – the most famous monument of the Roman Empire, the arc of Constantine, the Roman Forum, the Palazzio Venezia, the modern Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Trevi Fountain and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Visit the Vatican city and the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Note: Due to coach and traffic regulations, the city tour of Rome may be subject to change.

Later we drive to Pisa to visit the Campo De Miracelli – Field of Miracles and enjoy a view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the architecture wonders of the world. Alongside the leaning tower we admire the Cathedral and the Baptistry of Pisa.

Proceed to Florence renowned as the jewel of Renaissance. Overnight at the hotel(B,D)

Day 3: Venice - City of Canals
After breakfast, take a walking tour of Florence. Visit the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiores, the Campanile and the Baptistery. Time free in Piazza Della Signoria to view the Palazzio Vecchio, the Loggia Dei Lanzi, and the fountain of Neptune.

Later, depart for Venice, built on 180 islands connected by 400 bridges and hundred’s of canals and palaces. Take a special water taxi to the St. Marks Square. We see the Bridges of Sighs, the Ducale Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, the clock tower and the Murano Glass showroom. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Venice – Innsbruck
After breakfast, drive to Innsbruck. Take the orientation tour of Innsbruck see the Goldenes Dachl – Golden Roof, Hofburg, Hofkirsche, the St. Anne’s Column, the Stadtturn, the Triumphpforte, and Helblinghaus. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 5: Innsbruck – Switzerland
After breakfast, proceed to the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Showroom at Wattens. Experience the drive through the Arlberg Tunnel, at 14 Km, one of the longest road tunnels of Europe.
Proceed to Switzerland. Overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 6: Optional: Mt. Titlis and Lucerne
Day at leisure after breakfast. Alternatively you can opt to try the adventure of Mt. Titlis. The trip takes the scenic route to the starting point of your glacier experience. Weather permitting, enjoy a thrilling ride on Ice Flyer.
Later we proceed to Lucerne, for orientation tour and shopping. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 7: Optional: Jungfraujoch and Interlaken
Day at leisure after breakfast. Optionally, visit Interlaken and Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe. Enjoy a delicious Indian Lunch in the famous bollywood restaurant on the top of Europe. Thereafter drive to Interlaken for an orientation tour. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 8: Switzerland - Paris
Optional: – Lido and Illumination Tour
After breakfast drive to Paris, through the famous mustard fields of Dijon and the vineyards of the Burgundy region. Rest of the day at leisure. Optionally, take the Illumination Tour of Paris and the Lido show. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 9: Paris
After breakfast visit Eiffel Tower. Next cruise on River Seine, followed by a panoramic city tour of Paris city. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Paris – Brussels
Proceed to Brussels. Take an orientation tour of Brussels covering palaces, parks and museums. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Netherlands
Begin with visiting Amsterdam. Take the traditional canal cruise, visit one of the famous wooden shoe factories, Keukenhof the world’s largest Tulip garden (Open from late March to Mid–May only). After Mid May you visit Madurodam the beautiful miniature city. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)

Day 12: London
After breakfast, proceed to London on the Eurostar, the world's fastest train. Once there, proceed for guided panoramic city tour. Spend the evening exploring and shopping in London on your own. Overnight at hotel in London (B,D)

Day 13: London
Today after breakfast It’s time to bid adieu to London as we drive to the airport to take our flight back home with an enriching experience new friends and a bagful of memoirs, all of us would like to keep for posterity. (B)