Best of Paris, Swiss & Italy -11 Nights 12 Days

Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive into Paris – the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour. Welcome to Paris. The most beautiful & fashionable city. On Arrival you will be met by your private Chauffeur outside arrival hall, who will take you to your hotel. Check into your hotel, Rest of the day is free for leisure.Overnight in Paris. ( Dinner)

• Day 02 : Guided city tour of Paris. Visit to Eiffel tower 3rd (Top) Level. Enjoy a romantic cruise on the River Seine. Take a funicular ride at Montmartre to see the Sacre-Coeur Basillica, the second most visited monument in Paris. Today proceed for a guided city tour of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the most recognised fashionable avenues in the world, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides and several others. Later we visit the iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd Level, and get a stunning view of the city from the top. With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Next we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruise, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more. Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris. Later in the day, visit Montmartre known for its artist’s history. Take a Funicular to the top and see the white domed Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, a popular landmark and the second most visited Monument of Paris.Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 03: Enjoy your fun filled day at Euro Disney (choice of Disney Park or Disney Studios). This day experience a day full of excitement at this popular amusement park.The destination to relax and enjoy different kind of thrill rides and studio movies with your loved ones. You may choose between Disney Park, where fairy tales take flight across five incredible lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades with Disney Characters OR you may visit the Disney Studios and be astounded by the outstanding stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets used for creating blockbuster movies.Overnight in Paris. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 04 : See the largest Waterfall in Switzerland – The Rhine Falls. Check out, relax sit back and enjoy the scenic drive towards Switzerland. En-route stop at Schaffhausen, where you see the magnificent Rhine Falls – Europe’s biggest and most spectacular falls.Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 05 : Visit Aare Gorge, Visit magnificent Trummelbach Falls. Enjoy funicular ride to reach Harder Kulm and explore the scenic Interlaken. Post breakfast proceed to visit Aare Gorge. The Aare Gorge is a section of the river Aare that carves through a limestone ridge near the town of Meiringen, Later proceed to visit the magnificent Trummelbach Falls. The world’s only glacier waterfalls, Trümmelbach Falls, are located near the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Emerging from a mountain face, this well illuminated waterfall drains the water of Mt. Jungfraujoch and is accessible by a tunnel lift. Experience the stupendous power of nature first-hand at Trümmelbach Falls. Later we proceed to Interlaken,Visit the famous Charmig Harder Kulm, take a 10-minute funicular that takes you from Interlaken up to its local mountain Harder Kulm. visit the “Two-Lakes-Bridge” and an airy viewing platform with a glass area in its floor. From the top view the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as Lakes Brienz and Thun. Back to Interlaken, Interlaken is a unique and fascinating scenic city situated between two lakes, Thun and Brienz. Enjoy orientation tour of Interlaken.Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 06 : Visit Mt. Titlis – enjoy Cable car rides including the world’s first rotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres. Cruise on Lake of Lucerne. Today enjoy amazing scenery, a once in a lifetime experience with an exhilarating tip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 metres on various cable cars including Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Get a breath taking unrestricted 360 degrees stunning view of the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses and pristine white snow fields, dotted with massive ice boulders from every angle. Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk” the highest suspension bridge in Europe along the cliff of Mt.Titlis. Later proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne one of most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake of Lucerne.Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 07: Orientation tour of Zurich. Visit Bahnhofstrasse. Today post breakfast you have a relax day, visit Zurich. The global centre for banking and finance. See the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town. Take beautiful photographs at the lake Zurich. Later visit the famous Bahnhofstrasse. Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich’s main downtown street and one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. Evening free for leisure.Overnight in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 08: Proceed to Italy. Enroute visit Lake Como. Today post breakfast check out and proceed to Italy. Enroute visit Lake Como. On the way towards Lake Como enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at Lake Como and enjoy the beauty of the world famous Lake. Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces such as Villa Olmo, and Villa Carlotta. Many famous people have homes on the shores of Lake Como. Later proceed towards your hotel. Check into your hotel and relax.Overnight stay in Padova. (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 09: Welcome to Venice – the floating city of Italy. Enjoy Gondola ride. This morning, check out of your hotel and proceed towards Venice – Italy. City of Beautiful Monuments, Serpentine Canals, city that inspired poetry and passion through the ages. Arrive at the pier in Venice, where you board a boat. Sail over the Giudecca Canal, to arrive at St. Mark’s Square – the main square of Venice. View St Mark’s Basilica – one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, Witness the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tower with the dominant sign of the Zodiac and current phase of the moon. See the Bridge of Sighs, made of white lime stone, that passes over the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the old prisons with interrogations rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Treasure a romantic Gondola ride in a flat bottomed Venetian rowing boat, amidst the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings. This truly is the best way to enjoy this enchanting city. Return to the pier and proceed towards Tuscany. Check in to your hotel.Overnight in Tuscany Region (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 10: Guided city tour of Florence. View the remarkable and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. All roads lead to Rome – the eternal city. Proceed to check out, this morning and drive to Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with your English speaking local guide, walk and absorb into the culture of the historic city. View the Duomo – the city’s most iconic landmark, the Campanile and the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise. Also see the Piazza Della Signoria – an open-air museum crammed with Renaissance sculptures, edged by historic cafes and presided over by the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio and the famed Ponte Vecchio (bridge) across the River Arno. Later proceed towards Pisa. On arrival, see the Square of Miracles with the stupendous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later proceed towards the eternal city of Rome. Arrive Rome – The capital city of Italy. Check in and relax.Overnight in Rome (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 11: Guided city tour of Rome – the eternal city. Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican City (which includes Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica). Today, enjoy a guided city tour of Rome with an expert English-speaking local guide. Next visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (Please note shorts or sleeveless vests are not allowed). Enter the Vatican Museum, where you see the renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance Art. Visit the famed Sistine Chapel – a source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike and known for its masterpiece – the Last Judgement. This is also where the Pope gets elected. Visit the divinely beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s. Get mesmerized by the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. We continue and then drive to view the magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre that is still well preserved. Next, Visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains. The Legend says that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. Later proceed to view the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum and several more sights of this remarkable city.Overnight in Rome (Breakfast, Dinner)

• Day 12 : Fly back home Your memorable holiday ends. Today it’s time to fly back home. Check out and depart for the Airport with pleasant memories of your European trip which you will cherish for a lifetime. (Breakfast)