14 Days 13 Nights Europe at its Best

Day 1 Rome
Welcome to Rome! A glorious city rich in classical antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance Palaces and Baroque Churches. Upon arrival at Rome Airport you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day you are free at your leisure to explore or relax. Perhaps spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso or the elegant designer stores in the neighborhood of the Via Condotti. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 Rome – Florence
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for a Guided City Panoramic Tour of Rome. This tour introduces you to the grandeur part of the City. Being one of the richest communities in the world, the independent Vatican State holds superb Vatican Museums which you will be able to visit. There includes the Treasure House of the Catholic faith with vast collections of ancient and Renaissance Art, gathered by Popes over the ages. Marvel at Raphael’s brilliant work as you continue into the Sistine Chapel and glorious masterpieces of Michelangelo’s frescoes. Now enter St Peter’s Basilica, observing Michelangelo’s early ‘Pieta’ and Bernini’s ‘Popes’ Altar sited above the spot where St Peter is reputed to have been crucified. Cross the Tiber to hear tales of the glory of Ancient Rome as you view the Colosseum and overlook the Forum. Later we proceed to Florence. Arrive and check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 Florence – Pisa – Venice
Breakfast at Hotel. Take a Guided Walking Tour of Florence. This itinerary allows you to discover the origins of Florence and the reasons that made her the birthplace of the Renaissance. The tour which lasts about 2 hours, is dedicated to all those who wish to learn more about the facts and secrets of over 2,000 years of Florentine History. These include the City of Dante, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other important figures. We depart from Piazza della Repubblica where we discuss the City’s Roman origins and then walk towards nearby Palazzo Davanzati where we will embark on an interior tour. Afterward we amble through some of the less crowded streets towards Ponte Vecchio and finally enter Piazza Signoria through the Uffizi Courtyard. From this main Piazza and Civic Center, our tour takes us past the Oratory of the Bonomini next to the House of Dante until we reach the City’s religious center. The tour finishes with the Cathedral and The Baptistery of St. John. Later we proceed to Pisa where you will see the Leaning tower of Pisa. Later continue to Venice. Arrive in Venice and proceed by Water boat (Admission Included) to your Hotel on Venice Island and check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 Venice
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning proceed for a Panoramic Walking Guided Tour of Venice. This interesting tour is centered around the history of St. Mark’s Square and its main monuments. As well as visiting St. Mark’s Basilica with its marble and mosaics, you can spectate the Ducal Palace where the Old Republic of Venice exercised their political and commercial powers in the Doge Palace. Next you will cross the Bridge of Sighs arriving at the famous Venice Jail. Finishing off the tour is the opportunity to visit the glass factory on the island of Murano (This visit to Murano is optional and not included in the Walking Tour). Afternoon free at your leisure to explore Venice. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 Venice – Innsbruck
Breakfast at Hotel. You will proceed to the mainland by Water Taxi (Included) and meet your Long Distance Vehicle where you will continue your tour to Innsbruck. Arrive in Innsbruck and check in Hotel. Explore Innsbruck on your own or visit the Swarovski Crystal Factory. (Admission Not Included). Later check in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 Innsbruck – Salzburg
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for a 2 hour Guided City Panoramic Tour of Innsbruck. Visitors are taken on a journey back in time with an enchanting array of splendid architectural gems from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical period. Historical landmarks such as the Golden Roof, the Court Church with its stunning bronze statues, the Imperial Palace and Ambras Castle evoke the grandeur of the Habsburg empire’s bygone greatness. Later we proceed immediately to Salzburg. Arrive in Salzburg and some free time to explore this city. Later check in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 Salzburg – Munich
Breakfast at Hotel, Proceed for a Guided City Panoramic Tour of Salzburg. A good overview of the city’s architecture and history. You will learn interesting facts about the city’s most famous son. Mozart’s Birthplace in Getreidegasse, the Mozart Residence on Market Square and the Mozarteum. Some of other major attractions at a glance will be Mirabell Palace, Marionette Theater, Landestheater Festival Halls, Getreidegasse, St. Peter’s, Hellbrunn Palace, Frohnburg Palace and many more. Later we proceed to Munich in Germany. Arrive in Munich and proceed for a Guided City Tour of Munich. Some of the highlights of the tour are Odeonsplatz, the Opera, Maximilian Street, the Food Market, Stachus, the Pinakotheken, Nymphenburg Castle, Neuhausen, Olympia Park, Schwabing, the English Garden, Haidhausen. You may want to visit the BMW Museum on your own after the tour. Later check in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 Munich – Black Forest – Lucerne
Breakfast at Hotel, we depart today to Switzerland via the Black Forest famous for its cuckoo clocks. We will take a stop at the home of the Cuckoo Clocks at Black Forest where you can see how this clocks are made and also see the Black Forest. Later proceed to Lucerne. Arrive in Lucerne. Check into Hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning proceed to Engleberg where you will take the Mt Titlis Tour.(Admission Included). An adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland. A pleasant ride with our deluxe motor coach takes you to the mountain resort of Engelberg in Central Switzerland, where you will board the aerial cable way for a 45 minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world’s first ever revolving ‘ROTAIR’ gondola, which offers a 360° panoramic view into the Alps. After the descent to Engelberg we board our coach for drive to Lucerne. You will get an Orientation Tour of Lucerne where you will see the Lion Monument and then Chapel Bridge. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 Lucerne – Jungfrau – Interlaken
Breakfast at Hotel, today we proceed to Grindelwald Grund where we take the train to Jungfrau (Admission Included) via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. Board an unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch – Towering at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) you’re officially at the top of Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observation Terrace. Later return back to Grindelwald Grund Station where you meet your driver and proceed to Interlaken. Arrive and check in hotel. Free time to explore this beautiful city on your own. Overnight at Hotel

Day 11 Interlaken – Geneva – Dijon
Breakfast at Hotel. We proceed to Geneva this morning. Arrive and proceed for a Guided City Panoramic Tour of Geneva. The city tour will bring you to visit the International part of Geneva followed by a tour of the main tourist attractions of the city and then get a taste of Geneva’s history in the Old Town. Later proceed to Dijon. Explore Dijon for some time and check in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 Dijon – Paris
Breakfast at Hotel. We proceed to Paris this morning. Arrive by midday and proceed for a Guided Panoramic Tour of Paris. This excursion will enable you to discover Paris from three different viewpoints. The first will be from a coach with a one and a half hour drive in the city. The second will be a Boat Cruise down the River Seine (Admission Included) taking you back through 2000 years of Parisian history. The third viewpoint is an elevator ride up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower (Admission Included) for a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris. This excursion will end at the Eiffel Tower (Admission Included). After the tour, there will be time for some shopping. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 Paris
Breakfast at Hotel. Today we will proceed for a full day of shopping at the La Vallee Retail Park. The Village has over 90 luxury outlet boutiques offering significant reductions on the recommended retail price, all year round. Here visitors are rewarded with extraordinary savings from revered French brands and International brands. If you are traveling with kids and want to have a day at Disneyland you can do this. Admission can be purchased on the spot for the Disney Park. Overnight at Hotel

Day 14 Paris
Breakfast at Hotel, day free at leisure until departure transfer to airport to train station.