Grand Europe Tour
from $ 2,795
17 Days
16 Nights
Itinerary
Today we arrive London Heathrow airport and are met by the tour manager and are transferred to the hotel for check in. Late in the afternoon we are transferred to Visit the Swami Narayan Temple. Later followed by dinner.
Breakfast – No | Lunch – No | Dinner – Yes
After breakfast meet your Tour Manager and depart to visit The Buckingham Palace to see the Change of Guards. Later we visit the Tower Bridge also see the Crown Jewels. later proceed for a panoramic tour of London to see the main sights: Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, and Tower Bridge. In the evening we take a flight on the London Eye. this lasts for approximately 30 minutes – relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline. Late evening return to your hotel.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
In the morning, and at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from London to Folkestone or Dover, for the short channel crossing to Calais by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle or Ferry. On arrival at Calais, we proceed to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. We visit the Grand Place and see the Mannekin Pis statue and the Atomium (photo stop). Later we drive to our hotel and check-in for a twonight stay.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – No | Dinner – Yes
This Morning after breakfast, we depart to visit the Madurodam Model Village also known as miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in Holland between 21st March 2022 and 10th May 2022). Later, we drive north through the flat landscape of Holland passing windmills from a bygone era, to visit a cheese and clog making farm. You can sample local made cheeses and learn how the famous wooden clogs are made, before visiting the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, where you have some free time. We then proceed to the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam for a canal cruise through the city’s complex system of waterways. Later we return to our hotel.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
This morning after Breakfast we continue our journey into Germany. Joining the autobahn, we arrive at the famous city of Cologne where you can marvel Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral. Continuing our drive into the Rhine valley we board a cruise ship for an unforgettable trip along the river Rhine. Admire the views, mountain top fairy tale castles and fortresses from a bygone era. Late evening check into our hotel for an overnight stop.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
Today proceed to Madurodam – Holland in miniature. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbors, airports and other Holland attractions replicated in minute detail OR visit (from 21st March to 10th May) – the largest spring garden in the world. You will be spellbound at the sight of beautiful displays of over seven million Tulips, Daffodils and other flowers, spread over 80 acres of stunning landscape and thematic Keukenhof gardens. Enjoy your lunch and later we proceed to enjoy a canal cruise, which is the best way to get a good impression of how Amsterdam was built and how much still remains from the Golden Age. Thereafter we visit the Clog factory where you will see the process of making wooden shoes. Make a photo-stop at the iconic Windmills. Return back to your hotel after dinner
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
After Breakfast drive to Lauterbrunnen (or Grindelwald Grund), where we board the train for the scenic journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 meters (weather permitting). Visit the Ice Palace with ice sculptures or enjoy the panoramic views from the Sphinx Terrace. In the afternoon, we begin our descent to the picturesque town of Interlaken, the scene of many “Bollywood” films, where you have some time to browse through the shops. We return to our hotel after dinner.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
This morning we visit the town of Lucerne to see the Chapel Bridge. We then drive through the Swiss alpine region and the winding mountain roads to the valley of Engelberg, where we begin our ascent to board the world’s first revolving cable car, reaching the peak of 10,000 feet and the highest viewpoint in central Switzerland – Mount Titlis (weather permitting). Visit the Glacier Grotto or enjoy a breath-taking panorama from the sun terrace. You can also take a ‘cliff-walk’ along Europe’s highest suspension bridge. Later, we begin our descent and proceed to Lucerne to see the Lion Monument. After dinner, we return to our hotel.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
This morning after breakfast, depart for the Principality of Liechtenstein, you have some free time in the capital, Vaduz. Later continue the drive to Wattens in Austria, where we visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds, for a tour through the kaleidoscope of senses and to see sparkling crystal artworks by famous artists. Visit the Crystal Worlds Shop displaying a unique selection of Swarovski products. We then proceed to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region. Enjoy this charming town of green domes and red roofs – see the Hofburg and the Goldenes Dachl. Late evening, check-in at our hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
This morning after breakfast we start our journey into Venice from Austria, on the way enjoy some spectacular scenery as we drive across Europabrucke, one of Europe’s highest bridges, winding our way through the Brenner Pass to cross the Italian border. We leave behind the mountains for sunny Italy, to visit Venice, the city of unparalleled beauty and romantic gondolas. Our visit begins with a boat ride to Venice. On arrival we walk to St. Mark’s Square – the most elegant square in the world, to see (outside view) the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace and the Basilica di San Marco. You then enjoy a romantic Gondola ride – gliding through serene waters, against the stunning backdrop of Baroque buildings is an experience you won’t soon forget. Later you have some free time for photos and to maybe buy a souvenir for the family. Late evening, we check-in at our hotel.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
After breakfast depart for Pisa and on your way admire the amazing scenery change as we cross the Apennine Mountain range and the gentle hilly countryside of Tuscany to reach Pisa, where we visit the Field of Miracles. Here you can marvel at the marble Cathedral in the Pisan-Romanesque style, the Baptistery, and one of the wonders of the world, the legendary Leaning Tower. Leaving Pisa, we continue on the motorways to Florence. On arrival in the city of the Medici’s, we will visit Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy one of the best views of this renaissance city across the River Arno. You then have some free time to wander around this city, where traffic is banned from the historic center, admiring its timeless beauty. Later we continue our journey and check-in at our hotel for a two-night stay.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
After breakfast depart passing sunlit valleys of the Chianti wine country and ancient fortresses perched high on the hills, we reach the ‘Eternal City’. On arrival, we proceed on a guided tour of Rome to see (outside view) – Piazza Venezia and the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy, the ancient Forums, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. In the afternoon, we proceed to the Vatican City, where we will visit St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, a renaissance masterpiece. Late evening, we return to our hotel.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
Early morning after breakfast, we depart for Switzerland. On arrival we proceed to Geneva, Switzerland’s truly cosmopolitan city and home to many international organizations. On our panoramic tour, we will see the main sights: UN buildings, English gardens, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau (weather permitting). Later we continue our journey and check-in at our hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – Yes | Dinner – Yes
After Breakfast depart for Paris, one of the most exciting and popular cities of Europe, renowned for its fashion, perfumes, and of course the most talked about French champagne and wines. On arrival in Paris, enjoy an amazing cruise (*) on the River Seine – admire the spectacular facades from your covered boat. After dinner we check-in at our hotel for a two-night stay.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – No | Dinner – No
Today we start our tour with driving to Versailles, to visit the magnificent Gardens at the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the famous “Sun King”. This afternoon on our orientation tour of Paris, we will be introduced to the main sights (outside view) of this beautiful city: Hôtel des Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Opéra National de Paris, the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe and Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the beautiful boulevard known for its cinemas, cafés, and luxury shops, where you can enjoy some free time (duration is time permitting). We also visit a French perfumery for shopping. Later enjoy the Paris by Night tour.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – No | Dinner – No
After breakfast we visit the third floor (**) of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Early afternoon we depart and journey north for Calais to board the ferry for the return channel crossing. On arrival at Dover port, we proceed to London, check-in at our hotel for an overnight stop.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – No | Dinner – No
This morning check-out of the Hotel (before 11:00 a.m.) and proceed for your flight / home, on your own. The Tour ends.
Breakfast – Yes | Lunch – No | Dinner – No
Tour Highlights
- LONDON: Change of Guards, London Tower Bridge & Crown Jewels, London Eye & Panoramic Tour.
- PARIS: River Seine Cruise, visit to the Gardens at the Palace of Versailles; Orientation Tour of Paris; visit a French Perfumery; visit to third floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- AMSTERDAM: Keukenhof Gardens or Madurodam, Canal cruise & Windmills Photo Stop.
- GERMANY: Cologne, Rhine Cruise, Black forest.
- SWITZERLAND: See the Rhine Falls; visit Interlaken, Lucerne and Geneva; visit Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe; visit Mount Titlis.
- VENICE: Boat ride to Venice; visit St. Mark’s Square – see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace and the Basilica di San Marco; Gondola ride (6 persons in each Gondola)
- PISA: Visit Field of Miracles – see the Cathedral, and Leaning Tower
- FLORENCE: View of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo; free time in historic centre of the city
- ROME: Guided City Tour to see Piazza Venezia, Colosseum and Arch of Constantine
- VATICAN CITY: Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and Square
- BRUSSELS: Visit the Grand Place; see the Mannekin Pis and the Atomium (photo stop)
- COLOGNE: Visit the Gothic Cathedral – “Dom”
- BLACK FOREST: Scenic drive; visit Cuckoo Clock outlet
- RHINE VALLEY: River Rhine Cruise
- THE NETHERLANDS: Visit Madurodam (or Keukenhof Gardens between 21st March 2020 and 10th May 2020); visit Cheese & Clog making Farm; visit Volendam; Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
Tour Prices (USD)
Price | |
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Adult | $ 2,795 |
Child 2 – 11 years | $ 2,225 |
Single Person | $ 3,695 |
- Adult rate is based on 2/3 adults (12+ years) sharing twin / triple rooms.
- Child (2-11 years) must share a room with 2 adults.
- Maximum occupancy per room is 3 persons.
Tour Departure Dates: 2023
Month | Dates | |||
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May | 09 | 20 | - | - |
June | 03 | 17 | - | - |
July | 01 | 15 | 29 | - |
August | 12 | 26 | - | - |
September | 09 | 23 | - | - |
Inclusions - Tour Includes
- All accommodations in 3 / 4 star Hotels.
- Meal Plan is indicated at the bottom of your daily itinerary
- One way channel crossings by Ferry or Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
- All transportation by deluxe air-conditioned Coach
- All sightseeing, entrances and excursions as mentioned in the Itinerary
- Services of Bi-lingual Tour Manager throughout the Tour
Exclusions - Tour does not include
- International Airfare.
- Any Visa Charges.
- Any Personal expenses.
- Portage
- $ 4.00 Per Person Per Day