Best of Europe

Best of Europe

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Destination Highlights
  • You will cherish this holiday for a lifetime because it is a great value for money

  • You will visit nine countries in 13 days: France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Vatican City.

  • All important attractions and sightseeing are included. There are many things to do in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower on the third floor, Disneyland® Paris, the Funicular ride to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica – Montmartre, Jungfraujoch with Interlaken, Mt. Titlis with Lucerne, a Gondola Ride in Venice, and the Vatican Museum with the Sistine Chapel.

  • Paris, Florence, and Rome guided tours.

  • Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a professional and knowledgeable tour manager.

  • Top 4-star hotel accommodations.

  • Breakfast buffet is served daily. In select cities, you can enjoy an additional Indian breakfast dish.

  • We provide delicious unlimited Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian meals as per the itinerary.

  • You can enjoy dinner in the comfort of your hotel in select cities.

  • Gala dinners are a great way to celebrate.

  • Accommodation in 4 star hotels as part of the Musafir Experience. There are waffles in Belgium, black forest cake in Germany, pizza and pasta in Italy, gelato (ice-cream) and tea in select cities.

  • A canal cruise in Amsterdam, a lake cruise in Lucerne, and a private boat ride to Venice Island with lunch included.

  • Mineral water bottle (500ml) for daily use.

  • Tips for drivers are included.

Inclusions

FRANCE Paris
  • Tour of the city with a local guide

  • A visit to the Eiffel Tower’s 3rd level

  • A full day of excitement and thrills at Disneyland® Paris

  • View of the Sacre Coeur Basilica from the Funicular in Montmartre.

BELGIUM Brussels

  • The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam:

  • Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise

ITALY Venice:

  • Private boat ride to Mark’s Square

  • Visit Florence’s famous Murano Glass showroom and enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride:

  • Piazzale Michelangelo photo stop

Lisse:

  • Visit Keukenhof, the world’s largest and most beautiful floral display (until 14th May).

  • This is the Hague:

    Visit Madurodam – Holland in miniature (from 15th May)

GERMANY Stuttgart:

  • Mercedes Benz Museum Black Forest entrance:

  • Experience the beauty of the Black Forest

  • Making a cuckoo clock demonstration

SWITZERLAND Mt. Titlis:

  • Mt. Titlis offers breathtaking mountain peaks and glaciers

  • Experience the world’s first revolving cable car

  • Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge in Lucerne:

  • Lucerne orientation tour

  • Lake Lucerne cruise

Interlaken:

  • Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe by cogwheel train

  • Interlaken Schaffhausen is a scenic destination:

  • Schaffhausen’s magnificent Rhine Falls

LIECHTENSTEIN Vaduz:

  • Orientation of Vaduz, the Capital of the principality of Liechtenstein

ITALY Venice:

  • Private boat ride to Mark’s Square

  • Take a ride on a classic Venetian Gondola

  • Florence’s famous Murano Glass showroom:

  • An English-speaking guide will guide you on a walking tour of the city

Pisa

  • Take a trip to the Square of Miracles

  • A photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Rome:

  • A guided tour of the city with an English-speaking guide

  • Trevi Fountain visit

VATICAN CITY

  • City of the Vatican

  • See sculptures and masterpieces of Renaissance art at the Vatican Museum

  • An awe-inspiring visit to the Sistine Chapel

  • St. Peter’s Basilica is a must-see

Meals

  • Breakfast is served daily as a continental buffet.

  • There are 11 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian lunch options.

  • There are 12 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners available.

  • Mineral Water Bottle (500ml) for Daily Use

  • We will serve packed lunches on the day we travel to Disneyland Paris.

Musafir Experience:

Choose from top brands such as Novotel, Holiday Inn, Radisson, Four Points Sheraton, and many more. Belgium has waffles, Germany has Black Forest cake, Italy has pizza and pasta, and select cities have gelato (ice-cream) and tea.

Driver Tips:

  • Tips to coach drivers for the duration of the tour is included.

Accommodation:

  • Paris accommodation for three nights in a four-star hotel

  • Accommodations in a 4 star hotel in the Netherlands for one night

  • Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Germany for one night

  • Three nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel in Central Switzerland

  • 1 night in a 4 star hotel in Innsbruck / Seefeld

  • Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Padova for one night

  • Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Tuscany for one night

  • A one-night stay in a four-star hotel in Rome

Exclusions

  • Flights, passports, POE charges, visas, overseas travel insurance, etc.

  • Expenses of a personal nature, such as porterage, laundry, alcohol, food or drink not included in our regular menus, mini bar and telephone calls

  • Extra meals not included in the itinerary. There is no choice of menu and meals are pre-set

  • The cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees, and local guides not included in the tour price.

  • GST 5%, TCS 5%, and other taxes as applicable

  • Anything not specified in the itinerary

  • Expenses such as porterage, laundry, wine, minibar, telephone, and bills.

  • Meals other than those specified in ‘Inclusions’.

  • Other than those mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’, there will be no excursions, guides, or entrance fees.

  • The quotation does not include any surcharge for peak periods or conventions.

  • Other than what is listed in ‘Inclusions’

Notes:

  • A person below 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered a child
  • As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room
  • Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
  • All Local taxes, entrances and services are calculated as on 1st October 2021, any increase in local taxes, entry tickets and other services has to be borne and paid by the traveler/agent.
  • All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach
  • On reaching Eiffel Tower, if there is a very long queue, we will be taking you to the Montparnasse tower
  • It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach
  • Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour
  • On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members
  • A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour
  • Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates which will be notified
  • If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight- seeing will be arranged.
  • Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary unless its closed due to a holiday. Your Tour Manager will notify you the same
  • In case of inordinate delays and strict driving laws, packed dinner may be provided on that day
  • Please check with your Sales representative for final details
  • In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would be a change in price which will be justified
  • For any issues or redressal of any grievances, passengers/ end customers should approach their Travel agent only from where they have booked their tour
  • Any disputes and claims are subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Bombay High Court at Mumbai
  • We reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services
  • We reserves the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons and reasons beyond the control of due to Force Majeure related to weather conditions, strike, etc.rce Majeure related to weather conditions, strike, etc.
  • We shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur during the tour, due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
  • Tours are operated subject to Reserve Bank of India / Government of India regulations Ø Tour cost is payable in EURO out of your BTQ entitlement of the passengers

Instruction for Arrival & Departure Transfers

  • Arrival Transfer – Flight landing time should be between 08 AM – 02 PM.
  • Rome Departure Transfer: Flight departure timing should be post 02 PM.

IMP Notes For Transfers

  • Please advise your client that there may be waiting up to 02 Hours (Post reaching in arrival hall) for arrival transfers.
  • If flight timings are before / after the suggested timing, client has to arrange his private transfers on direct payment basis. WOW Holidays will not reimburse any cost for private transfers.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive into Paris - the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour.

Greetings! Our flight today takes us to Paris, which is renowned for its haute couture, renowned museums, stunning monuments, and sensational cabarets. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Friendly Travel Professional, who will then guide you to your hotel and help you check in.

Overnight in Paris. (Dinner)

Day 2 Guided city tour of Paris. Visit to Eiffel tower 3rd (Top) Level. Take a funicular ride at Montmartre to see the Sacre-Coeur Basillica, the second most visited monument in Paris.

Today we will take a guided tour of Paris. The most famous Parisian tourist attractions include Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the world’s most fashionable avenues, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides, and others. Our next stop is the iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd Level, where we enjoy a stunning view of the city. In addition to being the symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is also a symbol of France as a whole. Visit Montmartre later in the day, known for its artist history. The white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, a popular landmark and the second most visited monument in Paris, can be reached by Funicular.

Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 Enjoy your fun filled day at Disneyland® Paris (choice of Disney® Parks or Walt Disney Studios® Park).

Enjoy an exciting day at this popular amusement park. You can enjoy different kinds of thrill rides and studio movies with your loved ones here. You may choose between Disney Parks, where fairy tales take flight across five incredible lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades with Disney Characters OR you may visit Walt Disney Studios Park where you’ll be amazed by amazing stunt shows, see the sets used for blockbuster movies being created, and watch a film being made.

Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 Onto Brussels. Visit Grand Place and Manneken Pis statue. Visit Keukenhof Gardens (till 14th May) Or Visit the miniature park – Madurodam. (from 15th May)

We are heading to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the headquarters of the European Union. In Brussels, we visit the Grand Place, home to the medieval Town Hall and the fabled Manneken Pis statue, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares. As you drive past St. Michael’s Church, you will see it. Later, relax in your coach as we tour the legendary Keukenhof Gardens (till 14th May) in Lisse. Colourful tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths create dazzling displays of colour. On the 15th of May, we’ll visit Madurodam, a miniature park with a collection of 1:25 scale replicas of famous Dutch landmarks. Among the models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airports, and other attractions in Holland, you’ll feel like a giant.

Overnight in Netherlands. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 Explore Amsterdam with Canal Cruise. Onto Germany.

Check out and proceed to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. Experience this historical city from a glass-topped boat. Enjoy the city’s rich past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses.

Continue your scenic drive to your hotel in the Frankfurt area and check in.

Overnight in Germany. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 Visit Mercedes Benz Museum. Travel to the Heart of the Black Forest. See the largest Waterfall in Switzerland - The Rhine Falls.

Check out, relax in your coach, and enjoy your day as a car enthusiast. The Mercedes-Benz Museum covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the brands associated with it until today. (On Mondays, the museum is closed, so you will be taken on a boat ride at the Rhine Falls) Continue into the Black Forest, a region known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. In the heart of the Black Forest region, you will be captivated by the scenic beauty of the quaint villages. Experience the making of a cuckoo clock demonstration. Enjoy the scenic drive towards Switzerland while you sit back and relax. In Schaffhausen, you can see Europe’s biggest and most spectacular waterfall, the Rhine Falls. We will opt for a boat ride at Rhine Falls if the museum is closed. Enjoy a close-up view of the magnificent falls as we sail up close to them. Later drive to your hotel.

Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 Highlight of the tour, A magical alpine excursion to the top of Europe - the amazing Jungfraujoch and scenic Interlaken.

Get set for a memorable magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, a high–point of your tour. First we proceed to Grindelwald Terminal. The new 3S-Bahn Eiger Express takes you from the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station in just 15 minutes. There you board a cogwheel train to reach the highest railway station in Europe at 11,333 feet – a world of eternal ice and snow. Visit the Ice Palace where artistes create their work of art in ice. Visit the Sphinx observatory deck to experience a breathtaking panoramic view of the longest glacier in the Alps – Aletsch Glacier. Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 Visit Mt. Titlis- enjoy Cable car rides including the world’s firstrotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres. Cruise on Lake of Lucerne.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an exhilarating tip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 metres on Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Observe the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses, and pristine white snow fields dotted with massive ice boulders from all angles. The “Cliff Walk” is the highest suspension bridge in Europe along the cliff of Mount Titlis. Later, take an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Enjoy some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates at the Lion Monument and Kapell Brucke. Take a scenic cruise on Lucerne’s lake.

Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9 Drive to Vaduz, the capital at the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Discover the dazzling world of crystals at Swarovski Crystal Museum. Enjoy a scenic drive to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital of picturesque Austria. Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, a tiny principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria. Covering just sixty-two square miles, it lies entirely within the Alps. It is the sixth smallest independent nation in the world. One of the few countries in the world without a military maintains a policy of neutrality. Proceed to Wattens to marvel at the crystal creations at Swarovski World of Crystals. Enjoy an orientation tour of Innsbruck later in the day. Walk along cobblestone pathways of Maria Theresien Strasse to see the Golden Roof with its fire-gilded copper tiles. The magnificent baroque architecture and medieval European culture can be admired from one of the many outdoor cafes. Picture-postcard scenery provided by the Alps in the background.

Overnight in Innsbruck / Seefeld. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10 Welcome to Venice - the floating city of Italy. Enjoy Gondola ride.

Proceed towards Venice – Italy after checking out of your hotel. Beautiful monuments, Serpentine Canals, a city that has inspired poetry and passion throughout history. We board a private boat at the pier in Venice. Sail over the Giudecca Canal to arrive at St. Mark’s Square, the main square of Venice, as you enjoy your Indian lunch. Visit St Mark’s Basilica, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture. See the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tower with the dominant sign of the Zodiac. It connects the old prisons with the interrogation rooms at the Doge’s Palace via the Bridge of Sighs, made of white lime stone. Experience a Murano Glass demonstration and marvel at the intricate and colourful artefacts handcrafted by master craftsmen. Among the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings, enjoy a romantic Gondola ride in a flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat.

This is the best way to experience this enchanting city. After returning to the pier, we will check into your hotel.

Overnight in Padova/Bologna. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 11 Guided walking city tour of Florence. View the remarkable and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Check out this morning and drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Embrace the culture of the historic city with your English-speaking local guide. Visit the Duomo, the Campanile, and the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise – the city’s most iconic landmarks. Piazza Della Signoria is an open-air museum featuring Renaissance sculptures, lined with historic cafes, and topped by the Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio (bridge) over the Arno. You can also get a spectacular view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Proceed to Pisa later. As soon as you arrive, you will be able to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the Square of Miracles.

Overnight in Tuscany region. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 12 All roads lead to Rome – the eternal city. Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City. (which includes Vatican Museum, Sisitne Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica)

Check out today and head to Rome, the eternal city. A local English-speaking guide will take you on a guided city tour of Rome. Visit the Vatican City, the smallest country in the world (shorts and sleeveless vests are not permitted). Discover the renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of Renaissance art at the Vatican Museum. The Sistine Chapel is a source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike, and it is known for its masterpiece – the Last Judgement. The Pope is also elected here. St. Peter’s Basilica is a divinely beautiful structure. Michelangelo and Bernini’s works will captivate you.

Then we drive to view the magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre that is still well preserved. Visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains next. Tossing a coin over your shoulder will bring you back to Rome, according to legend.

Overnight in Rome. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 13 :Fly back home

Your memorable holiday has come to an end. Now it’s time to fly home. Say goodbye to the wonderful new friends you’ve made on the tour. Check out and depart for the airport with pleasant memories of your European trip.

(Breakfast)

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