Treasures of Europe 9D / 8N

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Day;1- London – Brussels – Strasbourg (L,D)

 Depart from London by coach towards Calais or   Folkestone by ferry or Eurotunnel train.

 Drive towards Brussels after lunch, photo stop at    atom shape structure “Atomium”

Dinner , Check in hotel.

 Day:2- Black Forest – Lucern (B,L,D)

After breakfast drive towards Germany through Black Forest.

We then arrive at the small town of Titisee-Neustadt in the middle of the Black Forest, among dark fir trees, high hills, spectacular cliffs and gentle valleys sits the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, Titisee,.

 Here enjoy some free time to wonder the quaint streets and relax by the lake or shop for locally made cuckoo clocks as well as a varied selection of souvenirs.Drive towards Switzerland and into Schaffhausen a city in north-eastern Switzerland on the river Rhine, next to the German border

On arrival visit the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest open-plain waterfalls.

In Lucerne spend the time admiring Lake Luzern, the fourth largest lake in Switzerland, with Mt Pilatus, Mt Rigi and the Swiss Alps in the background, or take a wonderful walk around the Old Town in the pretty cobbled streets.

Day:3- Mt. Titlis – Venice (B,L,D)

 After breakfast ,ascend to Mt. Titlis and take world’s first revolving cable car – Titlis Rotair. On the top enjoy breath – taking views of Swiss landscapes.

 On Mt Titlis, you can also enjoy the optional Ice Flyer (subject to   operation).

 After lunch ,drive towards Italy . Late evening arrive Venice area.

 Dinner – Overnight in Venice area.

Day:4 – Venice – Rome   (B,L,D)

After breakfast,drive towards Venetian Islands and arrive city of Venice over Bridge of Liberty.

Venice is also known as “City of Canals”,”The Floating City”.

We will make our way across San Marco Island visiting St. Mark’s Square,St.Mark’s Basilica -the most famous church, St.Mark’s Campanile (bell tower).

Time for pictures of Bridge of sighs and clock tower known as Torre dell’Orologio.

Later enjoy the famous Gondola ride through canals .
Evening reach Rome ,you have option to visit Rome night Tour .Enjoy lighting of the Colosseum – St. Angelo’s, St. Peters church and Piazza Venezia will provide you with wonderful photos.

 Day:5 – Rome – Vatican city (B,L,D)

We take a full day tour of Roman capital and ” Global City”.

Rome tour includes Time Elevator which will give you a glance of culture,historical and religious events of the city.

Photo stop at Colosseum ,Roman Forums ,Constantine arch.

Later visit The Vatican city,home to the Pope and Roman Catholic church to see St.Peter’s Basilica .Trevi fountain – The most beautiful fountain in Rome.

 Overnight in Rome.

Day:6 – Rome – Florence -Montecatini (B,L,D)

Once we reach Florence, The coach will drop the group off in the city centre and drive away as they cannot remain in the city centre of Florence.Florence tour will be walking tour

 Visit to  Duomo of Florence,Basilica of Santa Croce, the final burial place of Michelangelo, statue of David replica, and the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River.

Stop at Piazelle Michelangelo before making our way to Montecatini.

Overnight in Montecatini.

Day:7 – Pisa – Geneva   (B,L,D)

After a short drive ,arrive Pisa – famous for its iconic “Leaning Tower”.

We walk through the small market and enter the Piazza dei Miracoli through the iron gates, where the magnificent Leaning Tower of Pisa can be seen tilting since its completion in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to the tower

In the early afternoon we make our way towards Geneva.

Photo stops at  “Jardin Anglais”,National Monument, which features lady Geneva and Lady Helvetica; also see the Flower Clock and finally of the Jet d’Eau (subject to operation).

Visit United Nations of Geneva and capture picture of flags of all countries of United Nations. 

Day:8 – Geneva – Paris (B,L,D)

On arrival “City of Lights” Paris ,we make our way towards renowned Eiffel Tower.It should be noted that as the Eiffel Tower is the worlds most visited paid monument you should expect long security and ticket queues as reservations are not always available.

If you choose optional “Paris illumination tour “,board the coach to see Paris at Night,  the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde and Invalides from the comfort of your coach, with the magnificent street lights and monumental lights gravitating you towards the wonderful sights and monuments. 

 Day: 9- Paris – Calais – London(B,L)

After breakfast , we move to central of Paris where we embark on Beteaux Cruise along River Seine.

Whilst travelling around Paris you would have covered various other sights including the Vendome, home to the Ritz Hotel; Concorde square made famous during the French revolution and Avenue des Champs Élysées, the largest tree-lined boulevard in Paris.

Depart Paris after lunch making our way to Calais and continue journey towards London . Drop off as per passengers chosen drop off points.

 

Attractions

Belgium

• Atomium Structure photo stop

Germany

• Black Forest drive through the scenic region
• Lake Titisee free time

Switzerland

• Mt Titlis with entrance
• Rhine Falls The largest plain waterfalls in Europe
• Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau and more
• Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge

Italy

• Venice Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance
• Rome City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, Roman Forum, View Trevi Fountain, Time Elevator with entrance
• Florence City Tour with local guide, Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, view the Piazza Della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo
• Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo

Vatican

• St Peters Basilica & Square

France

• Eiffel Tower (Level 2*) with entrance
• River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
• Paris Orientation Tour

 Optional Excursions:     Adult                      Child 

 Rome Night Tour :         20  Euro                   Free

 Paris Illumination :       20 Euro                    Free

 Ice- Flyer                          12 Euro                     6 Euro