European Dreams

Highlights: Titisee Lake | Drubba Cuckoo Clock shop | Rhine Falls

Assemble at Cochin International airport. Departure by Kuwait Airways via Kuwait to Frankfurt. Arrival at Frankfurt (Germany). Complete airport arrival formalities.  Proceed to Titisee – a lake in the southern Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Germany. Enjoy the beauty of Titisee Lake. This beautiful lake is one of the best-known attractions in the Black Forest. Surrounded by forest and Low Mountains, it is a perfect place to relax in a delightful, natural setting. The Black Forest is a mountainous region in southwest Germany, bordering France. Known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages, it is often associated with the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. It’s renowned for its spas and the cuckoo clocks produced in the region since the 1700s. The region’s largest town, Freiburg, is filled with Gothic buildings and surrounded by vineyards.

Visit Drubba cuckoo clock Factory Outlet – One of the most popular places to visit in Germany is definitely the Drubba cuckoo clock shop. Drubba shopping is a unique and exciting experience in the fantastic back drop of Black Forest. Drubba was founded in 1955 and Drubba factory is the world’s oldest manufacturer of Cuckoo clocks. Cuckoo clocks are handmade premium wall clocks.

Transfer to Rhine Falls– Europe’s largest waterfall at 23 meters high and 150 meters’ width is the most enchanting and stunning and the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Drive to Zurich. The attractive city with the famous monastery offers a wide variety of holiday activities. Check in Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel in Zurich

Highlights: Mt. Titlis | Lucerne | Lion Monument

Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to Mt. Titlis via Engelburg We visit the highest mountain in central Switzerland, Mt.Titlis, which is 10,000 ft above sea level. TITLIS is the jewel in Central Switzerland’s crown and the only publicly accessible glacier in the area. The breath-taking ride up into the high alpine glaciers of Mount Titlis begins here. From the Rotair revolving cable car on your way up to the mountain, you’ll get spectacular views of the deep crevasses in the glaciers, and the immense chunks of ice that break off in spectacular fashion. Have fun time in Snow!  

Titlis Cliff Walk at around 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level, this is Europe’s highest suspension bridge. On a clear day, walking over the Cliff Walk offers incomparable views over the glacier 1,500 feet (460 m) below, the Uri Alps and even as far as Italy! 

Glacier Cave: delve into the magical world of ice, exploring this almost 500-foot-long (150 m) walkway carved below the surface of the glacier. Lunch at the Restaurant on the top of Mt. Titlis 

Proceed to Lucerne. On arrival proceed for Orientation Tour of Lucerne -one of the prettiest cities in Switzerland.  Take this walking tour to explore the very best sights of Lucerne. 

Lion Monument– The Lion Monument or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland.

Chapel Bridge (The Kapellbrücke) is a covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter’s Chapel, the bridge is unique in containing a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world’s oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city’s symbol and as one of Switzerland’s main tourist attractions. Later proceed back to Zurich. Dinner at restaurant. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Zurich

Highlights:  Vaduz orientation tour | Swarovski Crystal World | Nordkette Cable Car

After Breakfast, proceed for an orientation tour to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein & the country’s financial and economic hub. Pass through the Vaduz Castle. Vaduz Castle is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop 120 metres above Vaduz. It is the symbol of the capital and can be seen from far away. It is thought that the castle was constructed as a fortress as early as the 12th century, before living quarters were added in 1287. Vaduz Castle is first mentioned in documents dating back to 1322. The castle came into the ownership of the Princely Family in 1712 and the west wing served as the family’s official residence until 1732. However, after that the building became increasingly dilapidated and fell into disrepair before being rebuilt and renovated between 1905 and 1912. Under Prince Franz Josef II the castle was extended and once again made fit for living. In 1939 the Prince moved in with his family and adopted Vaduz Castle as his official residence.

Later proceed to Innsbruck is the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a city in the Alps that’s long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture. The Nordkette funicular, with futuristic stations designed by architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256m from the city centre for skiing in winter and hiking or mountaineering in warmer months.

Entrance to Nordkette Cable Car. The Nordkette Cable Car in the Austrian state of Tyrol is a gondola lift from Innsbruck to the Nordkette, the southernmost mountain chain of the Karwendel. It runs in two sections from the Innsbruck quarter of Hungerburg via Seegrube Station to the top station, Hafelekar. The mountain at the heart of Innsbruck. The Nordkette is part of Austria’s largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park, and can be reached directly from Innsbruck city centre in just a few minutes! The breath-taking 360° view leaves a lasting impression, with the capital of the Alps on one side and Tyrol’s most extensive conservation area on the other.

Visit Swarovski Crystal World. It was opened in 1995 to mark the centennial anniversary of the company’s founding. Multimedia artist André Heller designed a unique and magical place. This beloved attraction has brought moments of wonder to over fifteen million visitors from all around the world. Visitors are surprised, touched, and perhaps even transformed by crystal in all its facets.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Innsbruck.

Highlights: Venice guided tour 

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and Proceed to Eternally Romantic Venice – the city of love! Crossed by canals and beautiful monuments. Lunch at restaurant. Go for Venice Island Tour. 

The tour will start with a Boat Ride (Vaporetto– Water Taxi) To St. Mark’s Square – Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) is the heart of Venice. As the largest square in the city St Mark’s Square has always been the location of important government buildings and other facilities central to the goings on in Venice. For first time visitors it’s the natural magnet to head for upon arriving.

Doge’s Palace – Doges’ Palace, Italian Palazzo Ducale, official residence in Venice of the doges, who were the elected leaders of the former Venetian republic. This impressive structure, built around a courtyard and richly decorated, was the meeting place of the governing councils and ministries of the republic. In its successive rebuildings, the palace incorporated characteristics of Gothic, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture. The first palace was built in 814 and was burned by the populace in 976. It was reconstructed but was damaged by a second fire; it was begun in its present form in the early 14th century.

St Mark’s Campanile– St Mark’s Campanile (Italian: Campanile di San Marco, Venetian: Canpanièl de San Marco) is the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. The current campanile is a reconstruction completed in 1912, the previous tower having collapsed in 1902. At 98.6 metres (323 ft) in height, it is the tallest structure in Venice and is colloquially termed “el paròn de casa” (the master of the house). It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

The bridge of sighs– The Bridge of Sighs (Italian: Ponte dei Sospiri, Venetian: Ponte de i Sospiri) is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. It was designed by Antonio Contino, and it was built in 1600.  The view from the Bridge of Sighs was the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment.

The Basilica Di San Marco (Saint Mark’s Basilica) – The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark’s Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Patriarchate of Venice in northern Italy; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807, replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello St. Mark’s Square (piazza San Marco) in Venice, Italy is one of the world’s most famous squares. Return from San Marco to Tronchetto (Mainland of Venice).Check in Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Padua

Highlights: The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua 

Post breakfast, proceed to visit The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic Church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, Northern Italy, dedicated to St. Anthony. Later proceed to Florence. Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”

Transfer to Rome 

Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the center of the Metropolitan City of Rome, and a special commune named Comune di Roma Capital. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km2. Rome is the country’s most populated commune and the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome, with a population of 4,355,725 residents, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. Vatican City (the smallest country in the world) is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome is often referred to as the City of Seven Hills due to its geographic location, and also as the “Eternal City”. Rome is generally considered to be the “cradle of Western Christian culture and civilization”, and the center of the Catholic Church.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Rome

Highlights: Visit St. Peters basilica | City Tour of Rome I Colosseum 

After a Continental breakfast, Checkout and proceed to St. Peter’s square for Papal Audience. Papal Audience are held on Wednesdays if the Pope is in Rome, giving pilgrims and visitors the chance to “see the Pope” and receive the Papal Blessing or Apostolic Blessing from the successor of the Apostle Peter during their visit. At the end of the Audience the Pope will pray together with those attending the Audience, the Our Father prayer in Latin.

St. Peters Basilica it is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and remains one of the largest churches in the world. While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the Catholic Roman Rite cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter’s is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic sites. It has been described as “holding a unique position in the Christian world” and as “the greatest of all churches of Christendom”. By Catholic tradition, the basilica is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, also according to tradition, the first Pope and Bishop of Rome. Tradition and strong historical evidence hold that Saint Peter’s tomb is directly below the altar of the basilica.

Visit Roman Forum – the heart of the ancient city of Rome. It is the most impressive archaeological site in the Eternal City. A visit to the Roman Forum offers a unique insight into the lives, politics and beliefs of the Ancient Romans. Palatine Hill – the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire”, Circus Maximus- is an ancient Roman chariot -racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome etc.

Later proceed to see another of the Seven Wonders of the World, Colosseum (Photo stop). Colosseum, built in 70 AD, is the oval shaped Flavian Amphitheatre, in the center of the city of Rome. This is the site of celebrations, sporting events, and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman world. It is a free-standing structure of stone and concrete, with a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum was the scene of thousands of hand-to-hand combats between gladiators, of contests between men and animals and also a scene for mock naval engagements. The structure was damaged by lightning and earthquakes in medieval times and even more seriously by vandalism. 

Transfer to Pisa

Pisa is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Also in the piazza is the Baptistery, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily, and the Caposanto Monumental cemetery.

Overnight at Pisa 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Leaning Tower of Pisa

Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout & proceed to Pisa. Pisa is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Also in the piazza is the Baptistery, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily, and the Caposanto Monumental cemetery. 

Visit the Square of Miracle, less than 20 minutes from the parking, heading on to Via Santa Maria, you’ll finally arrive at Piazza dei Miracoli, the Square of Miracles. As you approach, you will get the chance to catch sight of this marvelous place with its Leaning Tower and the other beautiful buildings that surround it. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. – The Baptistery, the Cathedral and the Monumental Cemetery (representing the cycle of life)

After lunch transfer to nice (France). Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musee Matisse. Musee Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works.

Overnight at Nice

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights: Nice guided tour 

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed guided city tour of Nice. Later we drive to the Nice International Airport for your Return flight to Cochin via Kuwait. Complete your Airport departure formalities to board the flight.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | in flight Dinner.

Arrive Kuwait and Connect flight to Cochin. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour.