EUROPE
Enduring, eclectic, endlessly appealing – Europe is easy to explore and impossible to forget. Not sure whether you want to hike through rugged wilderness, explore 13th-century churches or spend your afternoons sipping wine in the sun? In Europe you can do it all and do it well. A relatively compact continent, Europe is stuffed with remarkably diverse cultures, landscapes and cuisine.
From the breezy coastal pleasures of the Mediterranean to the chilly beauty of the Baltics, Europe really has something for every kind of traveller.
EUROPE WITH SCOTLAND
16 Days 15 Nights
Visit 9 Countries and 23 Major Cities
Italy: Rome 1N, Pisa, Florence 1N, Venice, Padova 1N, Austria: Wattens, Innsbruck 1N, Switzerland: Lucerne 2N, Zurich, Schaffhausen, Engelberg, Liechtenstein: Vaduz, Germany: Titisee, Cologne 1N, France: Paris 1N, Netherlands (Holland): Amsterdam 1N, Den Hague, Scotland: Edinburgh 2N, England: New Castle, Liverpool, Chester 1N, Wedgwood, London 2N,Overnight Cruise 1N
Arrive at Rome. Orientation city tour of Rome includes Tiber river, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and photo stop at Colosseum from outside.
Rome – Pisa – Florence
Proceed to Florence. En-route visit Pisa – Square of Miracles, Baptistry, Cathedral and Leaning tower of Pisa. Arrive at Florence, visit Piazzale Michelangelo Point and Statue of David.
Florence – Venice – Padova
Proceed to Venice. City tour includes Vaporetto water bus ride to Venice Island, Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, St. Mark’s Square, Basilica, Glass blowing factory and Romantic Gondola ride in the famous canals of Venice. Arrive at Padova in the evening.
Padova – Wattens – Innsbruck
Proceed to Innsbruck. Visit Swarovski Crystal World and Museum at Wattens. On arrival at Innsbruck walking tour includes Inns River, Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse.
Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Innsbruck – Vaduz – Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne
Drive through Vaduz – the Capital of the principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy the surroundings of Vaduz by Tram ride. Visit Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen (Neuhausen) enjoy Boat ride to the falls. Photo stop at Zurich Lake. Arrive at Lucerne.
Lucerne – Mt. Titlis, City tour, Lucerne Dinner Cruise
Excursion to Engelberg – Mt. Titlis. Experience ‘Titlis Rotair’ – World’s 1st Revolving cable car ride to Mt. Titlis and visit Ice Grotto, Thrilling Ice Flyer ride (subject to operation) and Snow sliding. Enjoy Lucerne city tour in the evening. Vi sit to the Lion Monument and Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge. Free time for shopping. Enjoy Lake Lucerne dinner cruise with Swiss Folklore music.
Lucerne – Titisee – Cologne
Visit Cuckoo clock factory at Drubba, Titisee and Travel through the Black forest region. Arrive at Cologne. Take a photo stop at Cologne Cathedral.
Cologne – Paris, City tour
Proceed to Paris. On arrival, city orientation tour includes Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Netherlands (Holland)
Paris, Eiffel Tower – Amsterdam
Visit the Eiffel tower top level to get the panoramic view of Paris. Arrive at Amsterdam in the evening.
Amsterdam – Overnight cruise to Newcastle
Enjoy Amsterdam city tour by Canal Cruise. Visit most beautiful Keukenhof – Tulip Gardens (18th March to 16th May) or Madurodam – Miniature of Holland (after 16th May). Photo stop at Holland’s famous Windmill and visit Cheese and Clog shoe factory. Board the overnight cruise from Amsterdam port of Ijmuiden to Newcastle.
England, Scotland
Newcastle – Edinburgh
Arrive at Newcastle. City tour include Quayside, World Heritage Hadrian’s Wall and Durham Cathedral. In the evening arrive at Scotland’s capital – Edinburgh.
Edinburgh – City Tour
City tour includes Edinburgh Castle from inside, Princess Gardens, National Gallery of Scotland, Princess Street, the Royal Mile and views of Holyrood house – the Queen’s Official residence. Enjoy shopping in various boutiques of Edinburgh.
Scotland, England
Edinburgh – Lake District – Liverpool – Chester
Drive through the Southern Uplands to the area known as the ‘Devil’s Beef Tub’ past Moffat to Gretna Green, where traditionally eloping couples married against their parents’ wishes. Cross the border into England and drive along the lakes and valleys of the English Lake District to Grasmere. Then along the shores of Windermere, through pastures reminiscent of Wordsworth’s poetry, Later proceed towards Liverpool. On arrival orientation tour includes the two Cathedrals and the new port on the Mersey river. Arrive at Chester in the evening.
Chester – Wedgwood – London
Orientation tour of Chester includes the Cathedral, Tudor buildings and the arcades ‘Rows’. Later proceed to London. En-route visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre and see the art of porcelain manufacture at Wedgwood. Arrive at London. Enjoy the Britis h Airways London Eye ride.
London, City tour
City tour includes Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Departure from London
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.
Meals on Tour
Day 1 : Dinner
Day 2-15 : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 16 : Breakfast