Grand tour of Europe

Grand tour of Europe

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Destination Highlights
  • Musafir offers you a value-for-money holiday that you will remember for the rest of your life

  • Visit 10 countries in 15 days: the UK, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Vatican City

  • All important attractions and sightseeing are included. Among them are Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Eiffel Tower 3rd level, Disneyland® Paris, Funicular to see Sacre Coeur Basilica-Montmartre, Jungfraujoch with Interlaken, Mt. Titlis with Lucerne, Gondola Ride in Venice, Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel, and many more.

  • Rome, Florence, Paris, and London guided tours

  • Rhine Falls are a sight to behold

  • You will be accompanied throughout the tour by a knowledgeable and professional tour manager

  • Hotels of the top 4-star category

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

  • The itinerary includes delicious unlimited Indian Jain, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian meals

  • Dinner will be served in selected cities in the comfort of your hotel room

  • Musafir Experience: Stay at top brands like Novotel, Holiday Inn, Courtyard Marriott, Four Points Sheraton, and more. There are waffles in Belgium, Black Forest cake in Germany, pizza and pasta in Italy, and gelato (ice-cream) & tea in some cities.

  • We offer exciting cruises including ferry crossings on the English Channel, cruises on the Seine River in Paris, canal cruises in Amsterdam, lake cruises in Lucerne, and private boats to Venice Island

  • Mineral water bottle (500ml) for daily use

  •  Included are driver tips

Inclusions

UNITED KINGDOM London
  • Tour of the city with a local guide

  • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum entrance

  • Take a ride on the London Eye – a landmark of the millennium

  • Watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation)

  • Dover / Folkstone to Calais by ferry or shuttle

FRANCE Paris

  • Tour of the city with a local guide

  • A full day of excitement and thrills at Disneyland® Paris, including a visit to the Eiffel Tower’s 3rd level

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

  • Take a romantic cruise on the Seine River

BELGIUM Brussels

  • The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam:

  • Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise

Lisse:

  • Visit Keukenhof, the world’s largest and most beautiful floral display (until 14th May).
  • (from 15th May) The Hague: Visit Madurodam, the miniature version of Holland

GERMANY Stuttgart:

  • Mercedes Benz Museum entrance

  • The black forest

  • 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

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

  • Lucerne orientation tour

  • Lake Lucerne cruise

Interlaken:

  • Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe by cogwheel train

  • Discover scenic Interlaken Schaffhausen:

  • Schaffhausen’s magnificent Rhine Falls

LIECHTENSTEIN Vaduz:

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

AUSTRIA Innsbruck:

  • The Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof Wattens can be found here:

  • Shop at the Swarovski Crystal Museum

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

  • 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.

  • Here are 13 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian lunch options.

  • There are 14 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners on the menu.

  • Mineral Water Bottle (500ml) for Daily Use

  • You will receive a packed lunch on the day we travel from London to Paris and on the day you visit Disneyland Paris.

  • Tips for coaching drivers are included for the duration of the tour.

Accommodation:

  • Accommodation in a four-star hotel in London for two nights

  • 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

  • Innsbruck / Seefeld accommodation for 1 night

  • 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, TCS, 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 London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.

Greetings! We are on our way to London, the capital of England, one of the most beautiful cities known for its rich culture, cosmopolitanism, and fascinating history. Upon arrival, your Friendly Travel Professional will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Enjoy the comforts of your hotel.

Overnight in London. (Dinner)

Day 2 Guided city tour of London with Changing of Guards. Ride the London Eye. Visit to the famous Madame Tussauds Wax museum.

With the help of our expert local guide, we will explore the city of London today. Among the landmarks you’ll see are Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, River Thames, Hyde Park and many more. Observe the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation). Our next stop is Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. Discover the world’s largest wax collection of famous people. One of the city’s many iconic highlights is the London eye, which we will visit later. The London Eye offers scenic views of the city. Standing at 135 meters tall and overlooking the river Thames and the beautiful city of London, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United Kingdom.

Overnight in London. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 Arrive into Paris – the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour.

Take the ferry / shuttle from Dover / Folkstone to Calais in France after checking out of your hotel. As soon as you disembark, you will be taken to Paris, the most glamorous and elegant city in the world, renowned for its haute couture, renowned museums, breath-takingly beautiful monuments, and sensational cabarets. Enjoy the English and French countryside en route.

Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 :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.

Take a romantic cruise on the Seine. Today, we’ll take a guided tour of Paris. Visit Paris’ best tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the world’s most famous avenues, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides, etc. After that, we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd Level, where we get a stunning view of the city. The Eiffel Tower’s tapering cast iron tip is not just a symbol of Paris, but of all of France. Afterwards, visit Montmartre, known for its history of artists. See the white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, the second most visited monument in Paris, from the top of the Funicular. Afterwards, we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruises, flanked by magnificent monuments like Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Orsay Museum and many others.

With views of the best monuments in the heart of bustling Paris, we glide under one bridge to another.

Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 :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 6: 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. In Madurodam, a miniature park, we will see replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities, and large developments in 1:25 scale. The models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airports, and other Holland attractions will make you feel like a giant.

Overnight in Netherlands. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 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 8 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. See how cuckoo clocks are made. Enjoy the scenic drive towards Switzerland while you sit back and relax. See Europe’s biggest and most spectacular waterfalls at Schaffhausen’s Rhine Falls. We will opt for a thrilling boat ride at Rhine Falls if the museum is closed. As we sail up close to the falls, we will be able to see the majestic falls up close. Drive to your hotel later.

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

Day 9 :Highlight of the tour, A magical alpine excursion to the top of Europe - the amazing Jungfraujoch and scenic Interlaken.

Take a magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, a highlight of your trip. As a first step, we proceed to the Grindelwald Terminal. From the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station, the 3S-Bahn Eiger Express takes just 15 minutes. At 11,333 feet, the highest railway station in Europe is reached by a cogwheel train – a world of eternal ice and snow. The Ice Palace is a place where ice artists create their works of art. The Sphinx observatory deck offers panoramic views of the longest glacier in the Alps – Aletsch Glacier.

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

Day 10 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.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the world’s first revolving cable car – Rotair – at the top of Mount Titlis at 3020 metres offers amazing scenery and an exhilarating ride. Take in the dazzling snow-capped peak, deep valley, and unrestricted 360-degree views

Pristine white snow fields dotted with massive ice boulders. Do not miss the “Cliff Walk” along the cliff of Mt.Titlis, the highest suspension bridge in Europe. Later, proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Spend some time shopping 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 11 Drive to Vaduz, the capital at the Principality of Liechtenstein. Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum – the dazzling world of crystals. Visit Innsbruck – The Tyrolean capital of picturesque Austria.

During your scenic drive to Innsbruck, relax in your coach. Traveling through Liechtenstein, a tiny principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, you will reach Vaduz, the capital of the tiny principality. With an area of just sixty-two square miles, it lies entirely within the Alps. Among independent nations, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest. As one of the few countries in the world without a military, it follows a policy of neutrality. Proceed to Wattens to see the Swarovski World of Crystals and marvel at their crystalline works of art. Take a tour of the beautiful city of Innsbruck later in the day. A characteristic landmark of Innsbruck is the Golden Roof with its fire-gilded copper tiles. Walk down the cobblestone paths of Maria Theresien Strasse. Relive medieval European culture while sitting at one of the many outdoor cafes or admiring the magnificent baroque architecture. Picture-postcard scenery is provided by the magnificent Alps in the background.

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

Day 12 :Welcome to Venice - the floating city of Italy. Enjoy Gondola ride.

Check out of your hotel and proceed to Venice, Italy. Beautiful Monuments, Serpentine Canals, a city that inspired poetry and passion for centuries. We board a private boat at the Venice pier. As you sail along the Giudecca Canal, you’ll arrive at St. Mark’s Square – Venice’s main square – for a delicious Indian lunch. St Mark’s Basilica – an example of Byzantine architecture – is one of the most famous in the world,

View the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tower with the current phase of the moon and dominant zodiac sign. Bridge of Sighs, made of white lime stone, connects the old prisons with interrogation rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Experience Murano Glass demonstrations and marvel at handcrafted, intricate and colourful glass artifacts. Embark on a romantic Gondola ride surrounded by stunning baroque architecture 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 14 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 divinely beautiful. Be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s and Bernini’s works.

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 15: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.

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