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ITALIAN SPLENDOURS |
• London • Black Forest • Rhine Falls • Interlaken • Mount Titlis • Lucerne • Milan
Venice • Rome • Florence • Pisa • Monte Carlo
• Nice • Lyon • Paris |
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Day 1 - Chennai
Take the flight to London from
Chennai, check in Wembley area hotel. Early afternoon, you will meet
your Tour Manager and depart for a half-day sightseeing tour
of London. First, we visit Madame Tussauds, where you can
marvel at Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shahrukh Khan
and many others. Continuing on with our tour we see the
main sights: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben,
Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge.
Later marvel at the Swaminarayan Temple. Late evening
return to your hotel.
Day 2 - Chennai, Dover, Ferry, Calais, Brussels,
Mannheim/Frankfurt area
This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour
Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from
London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short
channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed
through Belgium. We first visit the city of Brussels, where
on our orientation tour we see the Grand Place and the
Mannekin Pis statue. Late evening we reach our overnight
stop and check into our hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 3 - Mannheim, Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Switzerland
Depart this morning for Germany. Joining the Autobahn we
enter into the enchanting Black Forest region, where you
will marvel at the timeless serenity and unparalleled
scenery around you. Our first stop is at scenic Lake Titisee
where you have time to shop for cuckoo clocks. Continuing
our drive, we pass through small idyllic villages before
crossing the Swiss border. We stop at Schaffhausen to visit
the majestic Rhine Falls. Later we check into our hotel for a
two-nights stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 4 - Switzerland: Interlaken, Mount Titlis, Lucerne
Today we first drive to the town of Interlaken, the scene of
many “Bollywood” films. Continuing our journey, we drive
through the Swiss alpine region and the winding mountain
roads to the valley of Engelberg, where we start our ascent
to board the world’s first revolving cable car, reaching the
peak of 10,000 feet and the highest viewpoint in central
Switzerland (weather permitting). Visit the Glacier Grotto or
enjoy a breathtaking panorama from the sun terrace. Late
afternoon, we begin our descent, passing the glaciers andthawing ice, which create majestic waterfalls. Later we visit
the town of Lucerne, to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion
Monument. This evening, join the additional excursion
Lake Lucerne Cruise and Swiss Folklore Show. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Switzerland, Milan, Padova/Venice area
Early morning we depart for Italy
This morning either join
the Additional Excursion for the scenic train ride
through the Swiss Alpine region from Lucerne to
Lugano, or board your coach as we drive south through the
Gotthard tunnel. We pass spectacular scenery around the
lake regions of Lugano and Como. Crossing the Italian
border, we continue on the Autostrada, to the financial
capital of Italy, Milan, where you have free time to explore
the historic centre of the city. Arrive at our hotel late
evening and check in. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Padova/Venice area, Venice, Florence, Arezzo
Depart this morning for Venice, the city of unparalleled beauty
and romantic gondolas. Our tour starts with a boat ride to St.
Mark’s Square – the most elegant square in the world, to see
the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace and Basilica di San
Marco. Here we also have a chance to watch the Venetian
glass blowers at work and maybe buy a souvenir for the
family. Early afternoon we depart across the Appennines and
countryside of Tuscany to visit Florence. On arrival in the city
of the Medicis, we proceed to Piazzale Michelangelo, to enjoy
one of the best views of this renaissance city across the River
Arno. Later you have free time to explore the historic center
of the city, where traffic is banned, admiring its timeless
beauty. Continue onto Arezzo area and check into our hotel for
a two-nights stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 7 - Arezzo, Rome
Passing sunlit valleys of the Chianti wine country and
ancient fortresses perched high on the hills, we reach the
‘Eternal City’. On arrival, we meet our expert local guide
who will show us the splendours of the Vatican Museums,
including the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, a
renaissance masterpiece. Later, we take in other ancient
sights – Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum and the
spectacular Trevi Fountain, where you may make a wish.
Afternoon is at leisure to explore other sights, or join theAdditional Excursion to visit the Colosseum, the largest
amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire and one of
the greatest works of Roman architecture and
engineering. Later we visit the Time Elevator, a unique
experience, with the projection on three wide panoramic
screens, a 3D film journey through the history of the
Eternal City. Late evening return to our hotel. (Breakfast,
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Day 8 - Arezzo, Pisa, San Remo area
Today we depart for Pisa, where you can marvel at one of
the wonders of the world, the legendary Leaning Tower, and
also the Square of Miracles. Continuing our journey we drive
pass spectacular scenery along the Ligurian Sea and arrive
at the Italian Riviera region and early evening we check into
our hotel. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 -
San Remo area, Monte Carlo, Nice, Lyon
This morning, we visit Monte Carlo, in the principality of
Monaco, where you have time to enjoy the majestic views.
Continuing along the French Riviera we visit Nice and on
our panoramic tour we see the main sights; including the
Flower Market and the Promenade des Anglais. Proceeding
we drive through the Provence of Cezanne and Van Gough
onto the Lyon area where we check into our hotel for an
overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
Day 10 - Lyon, Paris
Today enjoy a brief panoramic tour of Lyon, and see the
city’s main sights. Later we depart and we drive past the
Cote d’or vineyards and Burgundy wine country. Continue
onto Paris, one of the most exciting and popular cities of
Europe, renowned for it’s fashion, perfumes, and of course
the most talked about French wines. This evening you may
either rest in your hotel or join the Additional Excursion -
Paris by night tour. On our tour we will see the main
sights illuminated, later enjoy a spectacular cruise on the
River Seine - admire the spectacular facades from your
covered boat. Finally join us for an exciting optional Lido
cabaret show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11
- Paris, Chennai.
This morning, we proceed on our orientation tour of Paris,
where we will be introduced to the main sights of this
beautiful city: Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la
Concorde, and the Opera. Later we visit the top floor of the
Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the
city. Next we visit a French perfumery for some last minute
shopping. Early afternoon we depart and
proceed to the airport to
board the flight Chennai.
(Breakfast, Lunch) |
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