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4
Visit the Versailles Palace & Gardens. Gala
Dinner followed by a Cruise on the River
Seine.
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After a buffet breakfast, we take you on
a guided tour of Versailles Palace – set
on impressive grounds and steeped in
memories of major historic events. Visit
the Chateau and the Gardens of Versailles, some of the most prestigious monuments of
the world’s artistic heritage. Vast chambers
and private apartments of unimaginable
luxury include an opera hall, a chapel, and
the famous Hall of Mirrors. You can stroll
along the gardens, which forms an extension
of the architectural construction. The vast
proportions, the novelty, the variety of effects
and views makes this garden one-of-a kind
in the world. After an Indian lunch, the rest
of the afternoon is free at leisure for you to
explore Paris on your own. This evening, live
the Parisian highlife on your gala dinner with
great music and unlimited wine. Later, enjoy
a cruise on the river Seine and admire the
beautiful monuments of this spectacular
city. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Mercure / Novotel /
Holiday Inn or similar, in Paris. |
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PLEASE NOTE : Due to recent booking
regulations implemented by Palace
of Versailles, it will not be feasible for
passengers to visit the Palace. We will
however, instead visit the Gardens of
Versailles. The cost for this is already
included in your tour price. |
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Day 5
Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.
Orientation tour of Brussels. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower - an
unparalleled experience. Enjoy an Indian /
local lunch. Next, depart for Brussels. On
arrival, proceed on an orientation tour of
Brussels. Visit the Grand Place - 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. See the
unique Statue of Mannekin Pis - symbolic
to this city. Later, make a photostop at the
Atomium - symbol of Brussels.. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Best Western Premier /
Crowne Plaza / Scandic Hilton or similar, in
Brussels / Antwerp. |
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Day 6
Onto Netherlands - Visit Madurodam. Visit
Keukenhof (till 20th May) Visit Zaanse Schans, a wooden shoe factory and a cheese farm (after 21st May). Photostop at a traditional windmill. Visit Dam Square. Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
proceed to Den Haag. On arrival, visit
Madurodam, Holland in miniature where you
see all of Holland’s important sights built
on a 1:25 scale. After an Indian lunch, drive
to Lisse to experience the ultimate Tulip Extravaganza - Keukenhof (till 20th May).
21st May onwards, visit Zaanse Schans – a
working museum with a collection of wellpreserved
historic windmills, characteristic
green wooden houses, museums and
traditional Dutch crafts and shops. Later,
visit a wooden shoe factory and see how
clogs are made. Also see the making of
the famous Dutch cheese on your visit to a
cheese farm. 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. See
the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk and the War
Memorial. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel NH / Novotel or similar, in
Den Haag / Zandvoort. |
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Day 7
Onto Cologne - the dramatic German city.
Romantic Rhine Cruise. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive
to the city of 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 an Indian lunch, proceed to the quaint
village of Boppard, located in the central Rhine valley and board your Rhine cruise. This
cruise will expose you to some of Germany’s
most stunning landscapes. Cruise through
the wine region and enjoy views of old castles
as you arrive into St. Goar. Later, drive to the beautiful city of Heidelberg - situated on the banks of River Neckar.
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Park Inn / Holiday Inn /
Mercure or similar, in Mannheim /
Heppenheim. |
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Day 8
Heidelberg – Visit the ‘Tun’ and the Alstadt
(Old Town). Onto Titisee - the heart of the
Black Forest. Cuckoo Clock demonstration
in Drubba. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive
to the beautiful city of Heidelberg. Enjoy a
tour of this historic city and visit the Alstadt
– the old town. Later, visit the ‘Tun’ - “World’s
Largest Wine Barrel” in the Heidelberg Castle.
Also enjoy a panoramic view of the city from
the castle gallery.
After an Indian lunch, drive through the
mystical Black Forest in Germany on your
way to Titisee, a stunning lakeside town
and synonymous with the Black Forest Cake
and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. On arrival,
experience the world of Cuckoo Clocks during
an interesting demonstration in Drubba. |
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Tonight enjoy an authentic Black Forest Cake
with an Indian / local dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Best Western
Hofgutsternen / Alemannenhof / Maritim or
similar, in Black Forest. |
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Day 9 See the Rhine falls – in Schaffhausen.
Zurich - The commercial capital. Visit the
Swiss capital - Bern. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
proceed to see one of Europe’s natural
wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls in
Schaffhausen. Continue your journey into Switzerland with a visit to the Financial
Capital – Zurich. Proceed on an orientation
tour of this bustling and charming city. After
an Indian lunch, drive to the capital city, Bern
– the home of Albert Einstein. Bern is the
most charming city situated on the banks
of the river Aare. See the Bear Pit, Gothic
Fountains, and the famous Clock Tower.
Enjoy a stroll down on one of the world’s
longest shopping promenade - Marketgasse.
Later, drive to Engelberg.. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada /
Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg /
Lucerne / Weggis. |
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Day 10
Excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
(3454 mts). A Champagne lunch on top
Visit Trummelbach Falls and Interlaken. |
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After a buffet breakfast, drive to
Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to
Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.) - a world of eternal
ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious Indian / local
lunch with champagne on Top of Europe.
Visit the Ice Palace, the highest-altitude ice
palace in the world and the Sphinx Terrace,
the views from here are considered the best
in Switzerland. Next, visit the Trummelbach
Falls - the only waterfalls in Europe inside a
mountain which are made accessible to man.
Later, proceed to the picture perfect town of
Interlaken – nestled between two lakes. Be
enthralled by the beauty of this town before
driving back to your hotel. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada / Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg /
Lucerne / Weggis. |
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Day 11
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven
Lucerne – Orientation Tour Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne. |
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After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, 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 (3020 mts). Here
visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the
world of snow on the snow terrace. After lunch, drive to the beautiful lakeside
town of Lucerne. See the dramatic Lion
Monument and the Kapell Brucke as you soak
in the beauty of this city. You also have some
free time for shopping for world renowned
Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates,
souvenirs, etc. |
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Enjoy a Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne
with great music and unlimited wine. |
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Overnight on at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada /
Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg /
Lucerne / Weggis.. |
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Day 12
Visit Vaduz - The capital of the tiny
Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy a mini
train ride. Visit the Swarovski Crystal
Museum in Wattens. Onto Innsbruck. See
the Tyrolean Folklore Show. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
drive into the charming Principality of
Liechtenstein. On arrival into Vaduz, enjoy
a mini train ride that takes you around this
quaint and picturesque town. After an Indian
lunch, proceed to Innsbruck, in picturesque
Austria. Feast your eyes on some spectacular
scenery as you drive to Wattens - Austria. 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.
Later, drive to the Tyrolean capital -
Innsbruck and experience the charm of this
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.
Later, experience the Tyrolean culture in an
entertaining Folklore Show. An evening full
of Tyrolean country music, songs, yodeling,
zither playing and folk dance. |
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Tonight, enjoy an International or Indian dinner or board. |
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Overnight at hotel Grauer Baer / Alpin Park /
Bon Alpina or similar, in Innsbruck. |
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Day 13
Venice - The Queen of the Adriatic Sea. Lunch on board your private boat. Gondola
Ride in Venice. Visit the famous Murano
Glass Factory. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Board
your 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 St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace, the Campanile and many
more sights. Experience the romance of this
magical city on a Gondola ride – included on
your tour. Visit a Murano Glass Factory and
see the skills of these master craftsmen. |
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Tonight, enjoy an or Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Novotel / NH / Cosmopolitan
or similar in Bologna. |
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Day 14
Guided visit to Ferrari Galleria Museum
in Maranello. Onto Pisa - See the Leaning
Tower Of Pisa. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Maranello a town and commune in the
region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy
and home of Ferrari S.p.A. and the Scuderia
Ferrari Formula One racing team. Visit the
Ferrari Museum which has a collection
of cars, images and trophies of Ferrari’s
victories all over the world. The exhibition
of the Galleria is a discovery journey of
Formula 1 racers, Grand Tourers and Sports-
Prototypes that have made history. Next,
drive to the city of Pisa and on arrival enjoy
an Indian lunch. Later, hold your breath as
you enter the “Square of Miracles” and see
the precariously Leaning Tower of Pisa. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel My / NH Cavalieri / Datini /
Wall Art or similar, in Pisa / Prato. |
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Day 15
Guided city tour of Florence. Onto Rome -
Experience the insightful
Time Elevator and see the majestic Trevi
Fountain. Rome by Night Illumination Tour. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive
to the beautiful Tuscany Region, to Florence.
On arrival, join your experienced English
speaking local guide for a city tour. Visit
the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore - The
Duomo. See the “Gates of 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.
Also see the Ponte Vecchio - a medieval
bridge over the River Arno, noted for having
exquisite jewellery shops. Get a bird’s eye
view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo where you can also see the statue of David,
one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Enjoy
an Indian / local lunch and later drive to
the legendary city of Rome. This evening
experience the multi-sensorial attraction
‘Time Elevator’ that shows almost 3000
years of Roman history. See the majestic
Trevi Fountain – a fountain of grandeur
and wishes. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner followed by
an illumination tour of Rome. |
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Overnight at hotel Excel Monte Mario /
Holiday Inn / NH / Parco Tirreno or similar,
in Rome.. |
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Day 16
A guided city tour of Rome. Visit the Vatican
– home to the Vatican Museum, Sistine
Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. |
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After a buffet breakfast experience the
magic of Rome on your extensive guided
tour. Start your tour by visiting the Holy
See - The Vatican (Shorts / Mini Skirts or
Sleeveless vests not allowed). Marvel at
the masterpieces of the Vatican Museum
as your expert local English speaking guide
leads you through. Visit the Pope’s personal
chapel - The Sistine Chapel. Get artistically
inspired by its decoration, frescoed
throughout by great artists including
Michelangelo. Later, visit the holy church of
St. Peter’s and be amazed by its artistic and
architectural grandeur.
After an Indian lunch, your city tour will
expose you to beautiful sights like the opulent
Colosseum, the Victor Emmanuel Monument,
Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and ancient
temples and many more sights.
This evening, enjoy some time at leisure for
shopping. |
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Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner
with unlimited wine and soft drinks. |
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Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn / Excel Monte
Mario / NH / Parco Tirreno or similar, in Rome. |
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Day 17
Farewell. |
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After a buffet breakfast proceed to the airport
for your flight back home. Return home with
great experiences and wonderful memories
of your holiday with Airtours Holidays. |
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Day 17
Nice – on the Cote D’ Azur, the ‘Queen of the
French Riviera’. |
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After a buffet breakfast, check out and
drive to Nice. Today, enjoy an Indian / local
lunch enroute. On arrival, proceed on a
panoramic tour of Nice. Time at leisure on
the ‘Promenade Des Anglais’ – Nice’s famous
seafront esplanade. |
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Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Park Inn / Novotel
Montfleury or similar, in Nice / Cannes. |
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Day 18
Visit Cannes, Monaco and Monte Carlo. Visit
the Oceanographic Museum. Visit a perfume
factory in Eze Village. |
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After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a full
day guided excursion to Cannes, Monaco
and Monte Carlo. Visit Cannes, one of the best-known cities of
the French Riviera. This city hosts the Annual
Cannes Film Festival. See the Promenade de
Croissette, the Palais des Festivals and the
avenue of stars. After lunch, proceed to Eze village and visit
one of the famous French perfumeries and
see a demonstration on how perfumes are
made. Drive to Monaco and Monte Carlo –
one of the smallest states in Europe. Visit the
Grand Palace at Monaco and later, try your
luck at the Grand Casino – the most famous
Casino in Europe. Later, drive on the Formula
1 Grand Prix Circuit. |
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Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at hotel Park Inn / Novotel
Montfleury or similar, in Nice / Cannes. |
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Day 19
Farewell!. |
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After a buffet breakfast proceed to the
airport (on your own) for your flight back
home. Return home with great experiences
and wonderful memories of your holiday. |
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