Glimpses of Europe

8 Nights / 9 Days - 4 Countries / 4 Cities
Paris (3N) - Amsterdam (1N) - Germany (1N) - Switzerland (3N)

Accomodations

  • 03 nights at Hotel Inn Paris CDG Airport or similar, Paris
  • 01 night at Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport or similar, Amsterdam

  • 01 night at Elaya Hotel Frankfurt Oberursel or similar, Germany

  • 03 nights at Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich or similar, Switzerland

Sightseeings :

Paris

  • Paris City Tour

  • Disneyland Paris

Brussels (En Route to Amsterdam)

  • Grand Place

  • Manneken Pis Statue

  • Atomium (photo stop)

Amsterdam / Netherlands

  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise

  • Keukenhof Gardens (seasonal) or The Zaanse Schans (windmills & traditional village)

Cologne (Germany)

  • Cologne Cathedral

Black Forest (Germany) & Rhine Falls (Switzerland)

  • Black Forest Region

  • Rhine Falls (largest waterfall in Switzerland)

Switzerland

  • Jungfraujoch excursion & Interlaken (optional / extra cost)

  • Mt. Titlis with Rotair (rotating cable car)

  • Orientation tour of Lucerne

 

Day 1 |  Paris


We can’t wait to welcome your arrival in Paris, the city of romance and glamour. After going through the immigration process, your guide will be waiting to escort you to the hotel and help with check-in. After check-in, spend your day at your own pace before you overnight in Paris.

Day 2 |  Paris


Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, one of the most recognised fashionable avenues in the world, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides, and several others. Next, we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 2nd Level, and get a stunning view of the city from the top. With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Next, we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruises, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, and many more. Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris. 

Day 3 | Paris

Today, experience a day full of excitement at the world-famous Disneyland Paris. The destination is to relax and enjoy different kinds of thrill rides and studio movies with your loved ones. 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 the Walt Disney Studios Park and be astounded by the outstanding stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets used for creating blockbuster movies. Overnight in Paris.

Day 4 | Amsterdam


Enjoy your breakfast today before we head out. We are going to Brussels today, the capital of Belgium, best known for the waffles and French Fries! We’re going to visit one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, which is where you can find the historic medieval Town Hall, the Hôtel de Ville, designed in Brabant Gothic style with the iconic bell tower. Not far away is where you can find the Manneken Pis statue, which is another iconic landmark in the form of a bronze sculpture fountain. It is supposedly of a boy who saved Brussels from a fire disaster. We continue driving and pass by St.  Michael’s Church before temporarily stopping at the Atomium for pictures. And then continue to Amsterdam, where we can reach the hotel in the evening for check-in and overnight stay. If you want, you will have free time to go to Amsterdam city (on your own) and enjoy the nightlife.

Day 5 | Germany

Enjoy your breakfast today before we check out to explore the Netherlands. Before 13th May, we’ll go check out the Keukenhof Gardens, which is where you can see gorgeous blooming tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. You can feel that it’s truly Spring now as you walk through the field of flowers that were established in 1949. From 13th May onwards, we will venture out of the city to take a half-day tour to the famous little village of Zaanse Schans. Explore this unique historical town on a guided tour with its majestic windmills and wooden houses, and traditional crafts. Visit a clog maker and observe how the famous Dutch wooden shoe is made, and proceed to visit a cheese farm afterward. Board a glass-topped boat where you will experience the best of this historical city. Thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses. We then drive towards  Cologne, a 2000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River and famous for Eau de Cologne. We visit the Cologne Cathedral. This Gothic structure has 515-foot twin towers and is a World Heritage site as Northern Europe’s largest cathedral. Overnight in Germany/Frankfurt.

Day 6 | Switzerland

After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, we’re going to check out and head into the Black Forest, a truly breathtaking forest of pines and firs. The sight of the small villages nestled amidst the heart of the Black Forest will be something out of this world that’ll have you feeling breathless. Watch the local craftsmen working on their cuckoo clocks. Sit and relax with a warm cup of drink as we enjoy the scenery before us. We’ll continue driving to  Switzerland with a stop at Schaffhausen, which is best known as where you can see Europe’s biggest falls, the Rhine Falls. The sheer size and powerful current will make this an unforgettable sight as you make your way to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Switzerland/Zurich.

Day 7 | Switzerland

Get set for a memorable, magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, a high point of your tour. This tour is not included and can be added at extra cost. 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 artists 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/Zurich

Day 8 | Switzerland

Today, our day starts by heading to the small and beautiful town of Engelberg. Enjoy amazing scenery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an exhilarating trip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 meters on various cable cars, including Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Get a breathtaking taking unrestricted 360-degree stunning view of the dazzling snow-capped peak, deep crevasses, and pristine white snow fields, dotted with massive ice boulders from every angle. Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk,” the highest suspension bridge in Europe, along the cliff of Mt.Titlis. Later, proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke (Chapel Bridge), with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates. Oveswrnight in Zurich

Day 9 | Switzerland


Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check out. Then we’ll drop you at the airport for your scheduled departure back home. 

Inclusions

 
  • Return Economy Class Flights 
  • Stay in good 3/4 star hotels in Europe 
  • Daily Continental Breakfast 
  • Covers the best sightseeing in Switzerland. Netherlands and Paris 
  • 8 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners 
  • All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach 
  • Services of an English/Hindi Experienced Tour Manager 
  • Visa charges 
  • Travel insurance Up to 59 yrs. (Above 60th, extra charges will be applicable)

Exclusions

 
  • Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, government taxes, Fuel Surcharges, and any applicability of new taxes from the government. 
  • Any upgrade in the Airline class or hotel room category Cost of the Air ticket deviation charges. ∙ Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements, which may come into effect before departure. 
  • Cost of pre- or post-tour hotel accommodation. 
  • Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation  facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances  during the tour. 
  • Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of  personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu. 
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency. 
  • Any services or activities other than those included in the group tour itinerary. ∙ In case a passenger is opting for direct joining, the cost for airport transfers shall be borne directly by the passenger, and will join the group at the hotel. 
  • ROE Consider 1 EURO = 97

About Explore Tour

 

This 9-day Europe tour features Paris, Amsterdam, Germany, and Switzerland, with highlights like Disneyland, canal cruises, scenic landmarks, and optional Alpine excursions, ending with departure on Day 9.