Grand Tour of Europe

Welcome to London. London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities – its history spanning nearly two millennium – and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportationon, and cultural centre. London is situated in south-eastern England, lying astride the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.

Arrive at Heathrow Airport originally called London Airport until 1966 and now known as London Heathrow, is a major international airport in London, England. Heathrow was founded as a small airfield in 1929, but was developed into a much larger airport after World War II.

After the Immigration and Customs, Proceed forDinner. Laterproceed to hotel and check in.

Meals: Inflight Meals, Dinner

Overnight at London.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on a Guided Citytourof London.

Buckingham Palace– Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative e headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often of the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at the times of national rejoicing and mourning. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today’s palace was a large townhouse built forthe Duke ofBuckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen’s House. During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who constructed three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace became the London residence of the British monarch  on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.

Watch the ‘Change of Guards’ ceremony at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation), Changing the Guard is a formal ceremony in which the group of soldiers currently protecting Buckingham Palace are replaced by a new group of soldiers. The guard that looks after Buckingham Palace is called The Queen’s Guard and is made up of soldiers on active duty from the Household Division’s Foot Guards. The guards are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats.

View the WestminsterAbbey, WestminsterAbbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England  just to the west of the Palace ofWestminster. It is one of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, Briish monarchs. The building itself was originally a Catholic Benedictine monastic church until the  monastery was dissolved in 1539. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral and seat ofthe catholic bishop. After 1560 the building was no longer an abbey or a cathedral, after the Catholics had been driven out byKing HenryVIII, having instead been granted the status of a Church of England “Royal Peculiar”—a church responsible directlyto the sovereign—byQueen Elizabeth I. 

Big Ben, is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.

Tower Bridge, TowerBridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the Bridge House Estates, a charitable trust founded in 1282. The bridge was constructed to give better access to the East End of London, which had expanded its commercial potential in the 19th century. The bridge was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales and Alexandra,
Princess of Wales in 1894. The bridge is 800 feet (240 m) in length and consists of two 213-foot (65 m)
bridge towers.

Trafalgar Square, is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Square’s name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

St Pauls Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in London. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present structure, dating g from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction, completed in Wren’s lifetime was part of a major rebuilding programme in the city after the Great Fire of London.

The Houses of Parliament the Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.

Hyde Park is a major park in Central London. It is the largest offour Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace. The park is divided by the Serpentine and the Long Water lakes. The park was established by HenryVIII in 1536 when he took the land from Westminster Abbey and used it as a hunting ground. It opened to the public in 1637 and quickly became popular, particularly for May Day Parades.

Post lunch proceed to visit Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Dive into this photo op extravaganza and marvel at the lifelike wax figures of some of your favorite celebrities. Enjoy the Avengers 4D experience that allows you to witness a legendary brawl between the Avengers to save London! Dinner at restaurant. 

Later proceed to Visit lastminute.com London Eye. The lastminute.com London Eye is centrally located in the heart of the capital, gracefully rotating over the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. At 135 meters, the lastminute.com London Eye is Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. Dinner at restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at London

Highlights: Orientation tour of Bath | Guided city of Cardiff

Breakfast at hotel, Check out & transfer to Bath. Welcome to Bath – The Original Wellbeing Destination, an elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture, green spaces and a few surprises. Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of thefinest independent shops in Britain, making it the ideal city break. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and enjoy year-round festivals, theatre, music and sports.

Later proceed to Cardiff, proceed for Guided city tour. Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Cardiff, and the city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the south-east of Wales and in the Cardiff Capital Region, Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Euro cities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905 it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. Cardiff Built-up Area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Birmingham

Post breakfast, check out & transfer to Lake District. The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination. it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwent water are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops. 

Visiting the Lake District is one of the most popular breaks for people across the UK and from further afield. The Lake District National Park has a wide range of activities and attractions, as well as the natural beauty of the entire area. No matter how you want to enjoy the area, you can walk, cycle, and swing in the trees and splash about here to your heart’s content! In the winter you can even head into the mountains with our very own Fell Top Assessors on our winter skills courses running from December to April. With 12 of the largest lakes in England and 3,105 kilometres of rights of way, this is truly one of Britain’s breathing spaces.

Later Explore Windermere, England’s largest lake by boat, Spectacular Lake District views from on board our regular cruises from Ambleside, Brock hole, Bowness & Lakeside. Welcome to Windermere Lake Cruises – the perfect way to explore the 10.5 miles of Windermere by boat. Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer stunning boat services every day on historic ‘steamers’ and modern launches. No matter where you start your journey, be it Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside the spectacular voyage gives the traveller magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.

Transfer to Edinburgh. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Edinburgh

Breakfast at hotel, Check out & proceed for Guided city tour of Edinburgh. Journey through Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred. Walking tour of Edinburgh’s murky past and present, led by aknowledgeable guide Explore the eerie, cobblestone streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town Climb Calton Hill, the site of witch trials and pagan rituals, and take in panoramic views of the city Visit Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery and learn about body-snatching, vampires and more Discover the capital’s gruesome past through the guide’s gripping commentary.

Entrance to Edinburgh castle, it is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. Edinburgh castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.

Transfer to Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal in New Castle, DFDS Cruise, the world’s leading operator, operates a daily service between the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal at North Shields and Ijmuiden, near Amsterdam since 1995. Their overnight crossing between Newcastle and Amsterdam operates daily.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Cruise

Highlights: Keukenhof Gardens/ Madurodam | Zaanse Schans | Amsterdam Canal Cruise

After breakfast, disembark cruise. Proceed to visit the gorgeous Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens, situated in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares. 

Madurodam, a small city full of beautiful miniatures, playful activities and the best attractions. The park is located in the Scheveningen district of the city and features miniature 1:25 scale model replicas of the most famous Dutch castles, industrial projects and public buildings. Guests are treated to a trip through the history of the country and its famous buildings.

Proceed to Zaanse Schans is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. Zaanse Schans compiles every preconceived notion of the Netherlands that any tourists would have thought of about the country, in one fully functional village. windmills – albeit of different sizes within the village; windmills powered many of the manual processes e.g. li􀁛ing of heavy goods, in the early years of the Netherlands, thus in a village like Zaan Schans, they are naturally quite a common sight.

One of the key attractions of Zaanse Schans you can consider checking out after exploring the windmills, is the Cheese Farm “De Catherina Hoeve”. This is a replica of a Dutch cheese farm. You won’t miss it – just follow your nose for the smell of cheese that wafts out of this farm. Today, the Cheese Farm “De Catherina Hoeve” is more of a large tourist shop, selling various Dutch souvenirs e.g. chocolates, waffles and of course endless varieties of Dutch cheese. There is a small workshop showcasing how the cheese is prepared but I think most visitors are more interested in the free bite sized samples of 10+ versions of Dutch cheese.

Next must-see attractionin Zaanse Schans is the Dutch clog (Klompen) factory at Klompenmakerij. To get here, simply walk along the main path Zeilenmakerspad or just follow the crowd and look for a giant wooden clog outside this shop.

Enjoy Amsterdam Canal Cruise. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is famous for its beautiful  houses, coffee shops, culture, museums, and canals. What can only be considered a result of systematic planning is that the Amsterdam Canals stretch over 62 miles or 100 kilometers, with over 1500 bridges and about 90 islands. Built alongside 1550 monumental buildings of Amsterdam, the canals form concentric belts around the city, making Amsterdam Canal Cruise one of the major attraction and a primary thing to do if you are in the city, as it offers experiences with sights that are not only memorable but also exclusive to the city itself. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taking an Amsterdam Canal Cruise is a unique and special way to explore the ‘Venice of the North.’

Transfer to Rotterdam for Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Highlights: City Tour of Brussels | Atomium | Manneken Pis Statue

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Brussels. Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, is well – known for politics, history, architecture, and cuisine and also cultural diversity. It is a major producer of beer, waffles, and chocolate etc. Enjoy a Guided City Tour of The Elegant Brussels. Explore Brussels with a local guide. Discover the prosperous history of its iconic city center and marvel at its treasures on this tour.

Manneken Pis, is a landmark61 cm (24 in) bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting  puer mingens or naked little boy urinating into the fountain’s basin. It was designed by the Brabantine sculptor Jerome Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619. The current statue is a replica which dates from 1965.

Visit The Atomium, is today the most popular tourist attraction of Europe’s Capital, a unique creation in the history of architecture and emblematic vestige of the World fair in Brussels (Expo 58). The nine spheres represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. They represent the faith one had in the power of science and moreover in nuclear power. Later proceed to Paris. Dinner at restaurant. Check in at the Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Paris

Highlights: Guided City Tour of Paris I Eiffel Tower I River Seine Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a Guided City Tour of Paris. Explore Paris and its prestigious monuments. Cover famous Grand Boulevards – one of the liveliest places in Paris, filled with concert venues, theatres, cafés and restaurants, the Grands Boulevards area has long been popular with Parisians as a place of enjoyment and relaxation. There are many treasures to be uncovered here: grand architecture, places steeped in history, covered passages that have retained their old-world charm, and unusual museums.

The Champs Elysees-‘the world’s most beautiful avenue, The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. But though it has since become ‘the world’s most beautiful avenue’, the Champs-Élysées was once a swamp. It was in the 17th century that André Le Nôtre, gardener to the Sun King, traced its original path. And thus a legend was born. The avenue has only become more beautiful with every passing decade. A stroll on the avenue (affectionately referred to by Parisians as ‘les Champs’) offers an opportunity to browse products from many renowned French brands. J.M. Weston moccasins; crocodile-logo polo shirts from Lacoste; Longchamp’s iconic Le Pliage foldable bags; Éric Bompard cashmere sweaters and more along the famous avenue.

The Arch De Triomphe – the most iconic monument in Paris, The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, this iconic monument bears the names of battles and generals from the Revolution and the First Empire. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.

The famous Palais Garnier – most celebrated monument, A 19th-century architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier Opera House, built by Charles Garnier and opened in 1875, is the 13th opera house in Paris since the introduction of French opera by Louis XIV in 1669. Napoleon III commissioned it as part of the renovation works in the capital carried out under his command by Baron Haussmann.

The Petit Palais- an art museum in Paris, located between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Petit Palais is part of an exceptional monumental environment. Architectural jewel built by Charles Girault for the 1900 Paris Exposition with the Grand Palais and the Pont Alexandre III, the Petit Palais became in 1902 the museum of fine arts to house the rich collections of the City of Paris. The collections offer a wide artistic panorama, from Antiquity to the beginning of the 20th century. A true haven of peace.

Les Invalides is a landmark in Paris, France. It was built between 1670 and 1676 as a place for the retirement of French war veterans. It consists of several buildings. It was also used as a burial place for French marshals and generals. Les Invalides is best known for housing the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Nowadays, the complex houses the Museum of Arms, the Museum of Contemporary History, and the Museum of Plains-Reliefs.

Place de la Concorde is situated at the end of the Champs-Elysées. Today it is famous for the Luxor Obelisk (a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk erected on the square in October 1836), the surrounding prestigious hotels, and the two monumental fountains (Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves). Created in 1772, Place de la Concorde was originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette (among others) were guillotined here. Between 1836 and 1846 the architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf redesigned the square to become what it is today.

Later we proceed to see The Eiffel Tower – A symbol of Paris and more generally of France, the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World’s Fair named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel. It is one of the world’s most visited monuments. A visit to the Eiffel Tower inspires a wealth of emotion. The most recognizable structure in the world. It has the height of 81 storey building and is the tallest structure in Paris. There is an observation deck accessible to the public.

Seeing the romantic city of Paris by boat is a must-do visit in Paris. So we take you for a lifetime experience. A Cruise on River Seine! Offers you the best and the most highlights of the city, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Paris

Highlights: Burgundy | Wine Tasting | Orientation tour of Geneva

Post breakfast, transfer to Beaune. The capital of Burgundy Wines. The charming little city is an ideal base from which to visit the great vineyards of Burgundy. Many of the vineyards in the countryside surrounding Beaune can be visited for tasting and buying wine. French wine is the best-in-class wine. Note that the Cote d’OR wine region where Beaune is located is divided into the Cote de Nuits, best known for its reds, and the Cote de Beaune which produces superb white wines such as Meursault, Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. After a fabulous local lunch and wine tasting session, proceed to Geneva. Geneva is a city in Switzerland that lies at the southern tip of expansive Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). Surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, the city has views of dramatic Mont Blanc. Headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross, it’s a global hub for diplomacy and banking. French influence is widespread, from the language to gastronomy and bohemian districts like Carouge.

Later proceed to Geneva. Upon arrival orientation tour of Geneva. Geneva, also known as the “Capital of Peace”. This, important financial centre houses many of the agencies of the United Nations and sparkles as one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. In the Orientation guided tour of Geneva, we take a stop at the English Gardens “Jardin Des Anglais” for a stroll past the lakefront. Witness the famous “Jet D’ Eau”, is a large fountain in Geneva, Visit the flower clock, is an outdoor flower clock located on the western side of Jardin Anglais Park in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 6,500 flowering plants and shrubs are used for the clock face. The plants are changed as the seasons change.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Geneva

Highlights: Golden Pass Train | Montreaux | Gstaad | Interlaken

Breakfast at hotel check out from the hotel, Proceed to Montreaux, to board a panoramic route train. Transfer from Montreaux to Gstaad by the Golden pass train, an approximately one and half hour’s journey, that is extremely comfortable and due to the panoramic windows, offering the best views of the scenic route. On arrival at Gstaad proceed for a walking tour of this beautiful  city. The beauty of Gstaad is well known making it preferred location for many movie shootings. Especially many Bollywood movies have been picturised across these breath-taking locales. The Golden pass is a train route which gives the ultimate satisfaction when we see the beauty on either side throughout the superb journey. As the train moves from Gstaad one can see the Brunig Pass, the lakes of the Bernese Oberland, the Simmen valley, upper class Gstaad and Lake Geneva. The journey offers panoramic insights into Switzerland’s diverse cultural heritage.

Proceed to Interlaken for Orientation tour, it is a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald coloured waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River. Its surrounding mountains, with dense forests, alpine meadows and glaciers, has numerous hiking and skiing trails.

Later transfer to Zurich. Dinner at restaurant. Check in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at 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 the 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 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 destinations 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 artistAndré 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 Tronche􀂂o (Mainland of Venice). Later transfer to Padua (Italy).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight at Padua.

Highlights: The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua | Ferrari Museum

Post breakfast, proceed to visit The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, The Pontificial 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 Gio􀂂o. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation”.

Later transfer to Modena to Visit Ferrari Museum (also known as Museo Enzo Ferrari) is a museum in Modena focused on the life and work of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the Ferrari sports car marque. The museum complex includes two separate buildings, a former house and workshop that belonged to Enzo Ferrari’s father, and a new building designed by the architectural practice Future Systems. The new 6,000 square meters building houses, in a large gallery, a permanent exhibition displaying some of the most noteworthy Ferrari’s automobiles, including rare cars of the 1950s, Formula One race cars and more recent sports cars.

Proceed to Milan, it is a global capital of fashion and design. Milan is Italy’s city of the future, a fast-paced metropolis. Enjoy the drive to the Milan Malpensa International Airport, for your Return flight to
Cochin via Muscat. Complete your Airport departure formalities to board the flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & in flight Dinner

Arrive Muscat, after emigration formalities transfer to hotel for Check in. Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. With history dating back to antiquity, it mixes high-rises and upscale shopping malls with cli􀁜op landmarks such as the 16th-century Portuguese forts, Al Jalali and Mirani, looming over Muscat Harbour. Its modern, marble-clad Sulta Qaboos Grand Mosque, with 50m dome and prodigious Persian carpet, can accommodate 20,000 people.

Full day free for Shopping. As a nation with a strong cultural hold and rich traditions, Oman is a country that welcomes foreigners and tourists with open arms. At Oman, the traditional souks and the sparkling malls both offer you completely different shopping experiences! Take your pick and pamper yourself with Oman’s finest goods.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Check out hotel & transfer to Oman International Airport. Connect flight to Cochin. Arrive home with
pleasant memories of your European tour.