EUROPE
PROGRAMME – EUROPE 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS
DAY 1
Arrive into London, Capital of United Kingdom.
• Bon voyage! Today you are off on your exciting European tour with Thomas Cook, as you board your flight to London. On arrival, you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager outside the baggage hall. We shall then proceed to an Indian restaurant to enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Later drive to your hotel which is conveniently located and check-in.
• Overnight at Hotel Premier Inn / Park Inn / Quality or similar in London
DAY 2
Enjoy the many sights of London on your guided city tour. Visit the world-renowned Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. Be amazed by the breathtaking views of the city as you ride the London Eye. Later enjoy a Guided tour of the world famous Wimbledon Lawns and Tennis museum OR Lords cricket Stadium.
• After a continental buffet breakfast, we leave for a guided city tour with an expert English-speaking guide who will explain to you all the highlights of London‟s landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, River Thames and many more. Relish a hot Indian or local meal for lunch. We then take you to visit the famous Madame Tussaud‟s wax museum. This museum houses a unique collection of world‟s largest wax works of famous personalities, including India‟s top leaders and film stars. Next, we take you on the renowned London Eye – one of the world‟s largest observation wheels. Be enchanted by this new and novel way of seeing the city from a bird‟s eye view, as the London Eye takes you on a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet above the river Thames and a panorama of some of London‟s most famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments are spread out before you. Today, Thomas Cook has specially arranged a guided tour of the world famous Wimbledon museum, a dream for every Tennis lover. On arrival, embark on a stunning multidimensional tour of the traditions, the Championship trophies and the sights and sounds that have made Wimbledon the most coveted. We later proceed to the restaurant where a delicious Indian dinner awaits you.
• Overnight at Hotel Premier Inn / Park Inn / Quality or similar in London.
DAY 3
Bien Venue! Welcome to the glamour capital of the world – Paris known for fashion houses, art museums, elegant avenues, beautiful monuments and exciting cabarets. Enjoy the sights of Paris on a guided city tour. Also enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower (3rd Level). What’s More, tonight you have a chance to enjoy the world-famous music and dance extravaganza – The Lido Show.
• Check out of your hotel after a continental buffet / boxed breakfast and proceed by Le Shuttle / Ferry to the romantic city of Paris. Indian lunch will be provided. On arrival in Paris, we take you on an exhilarating city tour with an English – speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best – loved Parisian sights – Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides, Champs Elysees and much more. Next, we proceed to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (3rd level), from where you will have a splendid view of this beautiful city. Later in the evening, a hot Indian dinner awaits you at an Indian restaurant. Tonight, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show – an unforgettable experience on your tour.
• Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.
DAY 4
Today, join us on a fun – filled trip to Disney Park OR Disney Studios – Europe’s most famous attractions. Enjoy a romantic Seine cruise in Paris
• After a continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, join us for some fun, adventure and entertainment on our tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides (all included) OR you can visit the Disney Studios and be amazed by the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets where famous movies were created. Indian lunch will be provided. Later, enjoy a romantic Seine cruise as we sail past some of the historical monuments on the river Seine. Tonight, enjoy Indian or local dinner at an Indian restaurant.
• Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.
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• Today, visit the brilliant Versailles Palace. Also, visit the world renowned Louvre Museum famous for its artefacts, paintings and sculptures. Enjoy a romantic cruise on river seine.
• After a continental buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take you to visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum to see the incomparable and the most prestigious painting of „Mona Lisa‟- Leonardo da Vinci‟s masterpiece and many more. You also have some free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs. After a hot Indian lunch, 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 of Versailles, 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. Later, enjoy a romantic Seine cruise as we sail past some of the historical monuments on the river Seine. Tonight, enjoy a delicious local or Indian dinner before we drive back to the hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.
• NOTE: Please check dates for Versailles and Louvre Departures.
DAY 5
Onto Brussels, the capital of the European Union.
• After a continental buffet breakfast, check out and sit back in your coach as we drive to Brussels. This afternoon, enjoy Indian lunch. On arrival, we visit the world renowned Grand Place and the legendary Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael‟s Church. En route a photo stop at the Atomium is also included. After a hot delicious Indian meal for dinner, transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• Overnight at Hotel Corsendonk / Thon or similar in Turnhout / Brussels or similar.
DAY 6
Onto Brussels, the capital of the European Union.
• After a continental buffet breakfast, check out and sit back in your coach as we drive to Brussels. This afternoon, enjoy Indian lunch. On arrival, we visit the world renowned Grand Place and the legendary Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael‟s Church. En route a photo stop at the Atomium is also included. After a hot delicious Indian meal for dinner, transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• Overnight at Hotel Corsendonk / Thon or similar in Turnhout / Brussels or similar.
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DAY 06
Today visit Amsterdam – a city full of surprises. Visit Madurodam and see Holland in miniature. Also visit Keukenhof, the beautiful tulip gardens, till 18th May. From May 19th onwards, visit Volendam, an enchanting traditional town of Holland. Explore Amsterdam on an exciting canal cruise.
• After a continental buffet breakfast, sit back and relax in your coach as we proceed to Keukenhof – the largest spring garden in the world. Bulbs of colourful tulips bloom only till May 17th. Be enchanted by the indoor floral displays and colourful flower beds amongst ancient trees. 18th May onwards, visit Volendam. Marvel at the beauty of this picturesque town, its people in graceful traditional costumes, its little wooden houses and the quaint harbour will amaze your imagination. Visit a cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory. See a demonstration of how cheese is made and wooden shoes are carved out of wooden blocks. You also have a chance to savour some cheese.
• Next, visit Madurodam, all throughout the year, where you can see most of Holland in miniature, replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Next, arrive into Amsterdam. This afternoon, you enjoy a delicious hot Indian or local meal for lunch. Later board your glass-topped boat as we sail through the canals for an exciting canal cruise. The city‟s colourful past comes alive with its 1,000 bridges and fine old houses on your tour of Amsterdam. Later, visit the famous Dam Square – the real heart of Amsterdam, where the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial overlooks this vast and bustling open space. After a hot Indian dinner drive back to your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Corsendonk / Thon or similar in Turnhout / Brussels or similar.
DAY 7
Visit the biggest Gothic Cathedral in Europe – the Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy a romantic cruise on the River Rhine. Next, visit Heidelberg Alstadt – with its old time appeal.
• After a continental buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Cologne. Visit the impressive Cologne Cathedral, a fine example of amazing Gothic architecture. This afternoon, Indian lunch will be provided. Later we proceed to board your scenic cruise on the River Rhine. Cruising down the Rhine, you will pass steep slopes covered with vineyards. The River Rhine is one of Europe‟s major navigable rivers. Later, board your coach again and drive to Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the river Neckar. On arrival stroll down at Alstadt to get a feel of real European experience of the past. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a restaurant, before you drive to your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express / Park Inn / Mercure or similar in Frankfurt /Heppenheim /Mannheim.
DAY 8
On to Black Forest. View the spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.
• After a continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive to Black Forest, surrounded by dark fir forests, fairy tale woods and flowering meadows. Here is the home of the world-famous cuckoo clock. Get invited for a free demonstration and buy one for your home – a prized possession. Today, the choice is yours to enjoy an Indian lunch or local meal with an authentic black forest pastry. Next, proceed to Switzerland, en route visit the Rhine Falls – the largest waterfalls in Europe. This evening, enjoy a hot Indian dinner at a restaurant.
• Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express / Park Inn / Swiss Star / Arcade / Movenpick or similar in Central Switzerland.
DAY 9
It is an all inclusive Alpine excursion tour to the wonderful world of Jungfraujoch – the top of Europe – at 3,454 metres. Also visit Interlaken. Get set for a memorable experience.
• This morning, after a continental buffet breakfast, join us on an
adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice – a genuine „high-point‟ of your tour! Sit back in your coach as we proceed to the beautiful town of „Lauterbrunnen‟, where the excitement continues. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour that you see from aboard the „cogwheel‟ train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 metres to reach Jungfraujoch! This is a trip to another world – a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. A visit to the Sphinx is also included. Today, you have a choice of an Indian or local meal for lunch with champagne specially arranged for you on top of Jungfraujoch. Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner.
• Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express / Park Inn / Swiss Star / Arcade/ Movenpick or similar in Central Switzerland.
DAY 10
Today, get set for a day full of fun and excitement as we take you to visit Mt. Titlis with its beautiful scenery and an adventurous ride up the snow-clad Swiss Alps in ALL NEW ROTAIR – the world’s first revolving cablecar. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
• After a continental buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour – visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in an ALL NEW cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis. Witness the world‟s first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a lifetime experience. Remain spellbound as you ascend the snow-clad mountains. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis. At 3,020 metres a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Do not forget to visit the new attraction “Cliff Walk”. Later, we proceed to scenic Lucerne. Enjoy a delicious Indian lunch on arrival. Next, you will visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke (wooden bridge). Here you will also have some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne. Tonight, after a delicious Indian dinner return back to your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express / Park Inn / Swiss Star / Arcade / Movenpick or similar in Central Switzerland.
DAY 11
Onto Innsbruck, in picturesque Austria at the crossroads of Europe. Visit Swarovski Museum – the headquarters of crystals (1st May onwards). Enjoy of funicular ride to Hungerburg.
• This morning, after a continental buffet breakfast, check out and drive through the Arlberg Tunnel in scenic Austria. On arrival in Innsbruck, we take you on an orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse. Stroll on cobblestone pathways and get a feel of old-world European charm. Later, enjoy a funicular ride to reach Hungerburg from where you will get fantastic views of the city of Innsbruck and the surrounding Alps. After a scenic treat, return back. Enjoy a hot Indian meal for lunch. Later in the afternoon proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Museum. (From May 1st onwards) Enjoy a mesmerizing experience in to the „world of crystals‟. An experience that leaves you amazed at the dazzling glitter as you walk through this museum. A great opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner specially prepared for you.
• Overnight at Hotel Kronen / Olympia / Alpine Park or similar in Seefeld / Innsbruck.
DAY 12
Romantic Venice – crossed by canals, beautiful monuments, the city that inspires poetry and passion. Memorable gondola ride included too!
• After a continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive towards Italy. Indian lunch will be provided. Proceed to the pier and board a private boat which will take you to the heart of the traditional city of Venice – The St. Mark‟s Square. This astonishingly wonderful lagoon city is a special delight to visitors. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, as you catch a glimpse of the serene waters of the Adriatic Sea. On arrival, admire The St. Mark‟s square with the Basilica, Doge‟s Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. Later, you will be taken on an unforgettable gondola ride through the smaller canals for a true depiction of this lagoon city. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. This evening, after a hot delicious Indian dinner check into your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Unaway / Petrarca / Europa or similar in Occhiobello / Rovigo or similar.
DAY 13
Guided city tour of Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of the Medicis. Pisa – Marvel at one of the wonders of the world – The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• After a continental buffet breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to Florence. Meet your English-speaking local guide for a city tour of Florence, including the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria – an open air museum of sculptures, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge across the river Arno and Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo and many famous Italian personalities are buried. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird‟s eye view of the city of Florence. After a delicious Indian lunch drive to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles. Photograph
your family with the Leaning Tower in the backdrop. You also have some free time to shop. After a sumptuous hot Indian dinner at a restaurant check into your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel Planet / Idea or similar in Arezzo / Pisa or Similar.
DAY 14
Visit Rome on a Guided city tour. Also visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City which includes the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.
• After a continental buffet breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel, board your coach and proceed to Rome. Today, you have a choice to enjoy an Indian or local meal for lunch at a restaurant in Rome. Next proceed for a city tour of Rome with an expert English-speaking guide. Visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed). First stop at the Vatican Museum, with a visit to the world famous Sistine Chapel – specially included on your tour. This will be followed by a visit to the holy Basilica of St. Peter‟s – the incomparable home of architectural and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, which will leave you spellbound. Next, see the imposing Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre, known for its gladiator fights. Also see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and many more sights of this historic city. Tonight, we have arranged a delicious Indian dinner at a restaurant. Later, check into your hotel and relax.
• Overnight at Hotel Antonella / Idea / Best Western or similar in Rome.
DAY 15
Fly back home.
• After a continental buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated.
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