Essential Europe (11 Nights And 12 Days On Private Van)

Day 1: All flight leads to Rome. Rome guided city tour.

Today you embark on your tour when you board your flight to Rome. Arrive and our friendly tour manager/driver waiting outside the customearea.Proceed directly to your hotel and check into your centrally located first class hotel.
Get ready by 1530hrsas your local tour guide is waiting at lobby for your exicting exclusively Rome city tourby foot. You will visit Saint Peter in Chains Basilica, which is best known for housingMichelangelo’s statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. It took Michaelangeloover 40 years to complete from 1505 to 1545. The basilica was founded in the 5thcentury to house the chains that bound St. Peter in Jerusalem and they remain in thebasilica to this day. Visit Piazza di Spagna, one of the city’s most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top, and then continue along Rome’s winding cobblestone alleys to the Trevi Fountain. Stop at the fountain to post for photos and throw a coin in the water, if you wish, which legend says ensures your return to Rome someday. Then continue to the square that Romans consider to be the center of the city, Piazza Colonna, home to a column erected by Marcus Aurelius. Make your way to the Pantheon, a stately temple known for its concrete dome and open oculus, before heading to Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s liveliest squares, where street artists show off their talents and visitors mingle around Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers Tours ends at your hotel lobby. freshen-upan get ready for your indian buffet dinner(optional) at indianrestaurant.Overnight at your hotel at Rome.

Day 2: Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City which includes the Vatican Museum, the Sis

After a buffet breakfast this morning, sit back in your car/van and proceed to 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 – a pure source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike, 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 awestruck. Next, visit the imposing Colosseum, from inside, a vast amphitheatre, known for its gladiator fights. The tour of Rome is incomplete without visiting this 2000 year-old stone ruin. Also see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum and many more sights of this historic city. Rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.Tonight enjoy the indian dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight at your first class hotel at Rome.

Day 3: Pisa – Marvel at one of the wonders of the world – The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Take a tour throug

Today after breakfast we will proceed for Pisa to visit square of miracles and precariously leaning tower of Pisa. Drive towards medieval city of Siena, celebrated for the horse races that pack cheering crowds into the main square twice a year. Learn about the area's history and architectural gems from your guide/driver as you stroll the cobblestone streets. Make your way to the stunning Siena Cathedral, constructed of striped black and white marble, for a tour of its truly unique interior. Later we shall proceed towards Pisa.Photograp your family with the leaning tower of Pisa in your backdrop.You have some spare tome to shop souvenirs.Later we will proceed to Florence, The capital of Tuscany. On arrival at Florence directly check in to your centrally located first class hotel.Later proceed for indian dinner at indiarestaurant(optional).Overnight at your hotel at Florence.

Day 4: Guided city tour of Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of the Medicis. Visit M

Today after breakfast 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.  Visit with skip of the line tickets to Michelangelo’s David & the Uffizi. 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. Later, drive towards Venice.On arrive at Padova/Venice directly check into your first class hotel. Later proceed for indian dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight at your hotel at Venice/Padova.

Day 5: Romantic Venice – crossed by canals, beautiful monuments, the city that inspires poetry and passio

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to the pier and board a boat 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. You will be taken on an unforgettable gondola ride through the smaller canals for a true picture of this lagoon city. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. Later we will proceed for Innsbruck. On arrival at Innsbruck directly check in to your first class hotel. Later proceed for indian dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight at your hotel at Innsbruck.

Day 6: Visit the famous Swarovski Museum – the headquarters of crystals.

After breakfast we will proceed for orientation tour of Innsbruck.Later we will proceed towards Watten to visit the world famous swarovskicrystalmeuseum. where you can buy the souvenirs for your family. After launch we will proceed the majestic swissalps Lucerne. On arrival directly check in to your hotel. Later proceed for indian dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight at your centrally located hotel at Engelberg/Lucerne.

Day 7: Today, get set for a day full of fun and excitement as we take you to visit Mt. Titlis with its beau

After continental buffet breakfast, 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. Marvel at the world’s first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a lifetime experience. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis. Do not forget to visit the new attraction “Cliff Walk” . Next, we proceed to scenic Lucerne, where you will visit the Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke wooden bridge. Later we will proceed for indian dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight at your hotel at Engelberg/Lucerne

Day 8: Spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen and Zurich city tour.

After breakfast drive into Schaffhausen. Here, enjoy the beautiful view of the Rhine falls, Europe biggest fall while enjoying a boat ride at the falls(boat ride optional). Later proceed for Zurich. Pass the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse, and Zürich's famous financial district, During a photo stop at Enge harbor, enjoy views of Lake Zürich before traveling past the renowned Opera House to the Zürichberg district. Then hop aboard a cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to a scenic viewpoint where the five-star Grand Hotel Dolder sits. Take in panoramic vistas of the city and the Alps before heading to the university quarter. There, see the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) and Zürich's Museum of Art, arriving in the charming Old Town. Learn about Zürich's history on a stroll through the medieval streets and admire the town hall, St. Peter's Church with Europe's largest clock face, the Grossmünster cathedral, and the Fraumünster church, which showcases stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall. Continue to the banks of Lake Zurich and climb aboard a boat for a 1-hour sightseeing cruise. After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water(boat ride optional).Take indian dinner at indian restaurant(optional) at zurich as we will come to engelberg/lucerne as late as you wish.

Day 9: Join us on an Alpine excursion tour to the wonderful world of Jungfraujoch – the top of Europe �

After breakfast sit in your van as we proceed towards the beautiful town of Lauterbrunnen where exictementbegins.Enroute we will visit the Trummelbach falls .Today you have a option to visit top of europeJungfraujoch(optional). OR continue your journey towards Interlaken a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by Bernese Oberland Mountains. Spend quality time to explore the beautiful city. Later we will drive towards the Capital of Switzerland Bern. on arrive directly check in to your first class hotel. enjoyedindian dinner at indian restaurant(optional).Overnight at your hotel at Bern.

Day 10: City tour of Bern.CharmingLaussanne and Glamorous Montreux.

After a continental breakfast we will take the orientation tour of Bern. Cover gardens of Roses, which is know to be the best place to experience stunning views of the old town. You'll cross the Aare river and it's old bridge and enjoy the unique area of the arcades, where you'll explore a lot of small and curious shops, before continuing to the Town Hall.. On the way to the Federal Parliament, take the panaromic view of Clock Tower and it's astronomical clock dating back from the early 15th century. Visit the public square in front of the parliament building, where the water fountains symbolize the 26 cantons of Switzerland and try to pass them without getting wet! After lunch we will proceed towards laussanne, a city considered the cultural center of Switzerland. Take an orientation tour and admire the snow-capped mountain perimeter as you explore independently; enjoy the intriguing exhibits of the Olympic Museum or stroll the shores of the beautiful lake before returning to your vehicle.  Travel parallel to the shores of Lake Geneva, along a road considered one of the most beautiful in Vaud, and arrive at the grandiose Château de Chillon, a stunning lakeside castle that boasts the title of one of Switzerland’s most iconic attractions. Take a guided tour of the opulent residence and delve into the rich historical heritage of the building with your guide cum driver.Afterwards, venture to the town of Montreux to see a glamorous tourist resort associated with rock legend, Freddie Mercury. Enjoy some leisurely free time on the charming streets and then return to the vehicle on the journey back to Geneva/Montreux.Enjoyed dinner at indianrestaurant(optional).Overnight stay at finest hotel in Montreux/Geneva.