Italy, Switzerland, Paris / 9 Days

WELCOME TO ROME! 

Transfer from airport to hotel where our local guide will be waiting to provide you with the necessary information on your arrival.

19:30 h. Transfer to the central district of Esquilino. Its attractive streets are filled with typical venues such as popular trattorias and oysterhouses, as well as international restaurants. Return to hotel about 22.30 hrs.

ROME 25ºC

Guided tour of the Vatican City and admission to the Coliseum.

09:00 h. The morning starts with an interesting tour of the “Eternal City”, in which we will visit the Caracalla Baths, Venice Square, Circo Massimo, the Capitoline Hill and St. John Lateran.

Admission to the Coliseum included. This building, which dates from the first century, was built for the purpose of organising entertainment for the Romans, such as gladiator combats. We have the chance to learn about the ancient society of the Roman Empire. We visit the Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.

18:30 h. Transfer to Via Cavour, which has many local restaurants and others that serve international cuisine, including Indian and Chinese. Return to hotel about 22.30 hrs.

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Total distance: 310km

Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.

Note: We recommend you wear comfortable shoes as the tour of Florence involves walking.

08:00h Rome – Departure, passing through the Tiber Valley.

12:30h Florence – Our first contact with the Renaissance city is Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with marvellous views of the city. Don’t forget to take your camera! Walking tour with local guide, lasting two and a half hours. We visit the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vechio, Straw Market,  Piazza Republica, Palacio Vecchio. Free afternoon to explore and visit the city’s historical markets and museums. The city has many restaurants that offer a wide variety of local and international food, where you can dine. Return to hotel about 22 hrs.

ROME 25ºC

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FLORENCE 26ºC

Total distance: 270km 

Scenery: we cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.

09:00h Florencia – Departure, passing through mountain scenery.

12:45h Venice – Arrival at Tronchetto Gate where we take the boat and cross the Grand Canal to the Island of Venice.Comprehensive tour with a local guide to St. Mark’s Square and the interior of St, Mark’s Basilica (admission included). Visit to the Murano Glass Factory where we will see a demonstration of how this ancient glass is made. Free afternoon.

19:00h Return to firm land and transfer to hotel. Dinner in the Mestre district, which has many local and international restaurants. Return to hotel about 22.30 hrs.

FLORENCE 26ºC

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VENICE 23ºC

Total distance: 545km 

Scenery: we head for the Alps, with their mountains, lakes and valleys.

Note: The currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc.

We cross the Swiss border. Don’t forget to have your passports ready.

08:00 h. Venice – Departure, crossing the Po Valley.

09:30 h. Verona – Our guide will tell you the best way to visit this city, which has many interesting monuments: Bra Square, Roman Theatre dating from the 1st century, Erbe Square, Statue of Dante, Mediaeval Walls and the house of Juliet, from the famous story of Romeo and Juliet.

12:00 h. We continue towards Switzerland and the Alps. Lunch on the way.

18:00 h. Zurich – Arrival at the shores of Lake Zurich and free time to explore the monumental city centre. Visitors have a choice of Indian, Chinese, Italian and other restaurants in which to dine. Return to hotel about 22 hrs.

VENICE 23ºC

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VERONA 28ºC

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ZURICH 18ºC

Total distance: 180km 

Alpine scenery in its purest essence.

Note : please bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes to climb to the ski resort.

09:00 h. Zurich – Departure.

10:30 h. Eingelberg – Arrival. The trip includes a ride on the Trubsee cable car to the ski resort. We will continue ascending with the cable car to the top of Mount Titlis.

15:00 h. We carry on to Lucerne.

15:45 h. Lucerne – Arrival in time to explore one of the most interesting Swiss cities and see the KapellBrück, a covered bridge over the river Reuss, the Town Hall and Square with its Clock Tower and its pedestrian streets and elegant shops. Different options for lunch.

18:30 h. Return to Zurich.
19:00 h. Zurich – Dinner in the restaurant of your choice. Transfer to hotel about 22 hrs.

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Total distance: 690 km  

Scenery: Lakes and mountains in Switzerland. Note: We enter France, remember to have your passport ready.

07:30 h. – Zurich – Departure.

09:00 h. – Berna – Arrival-. Free time in the Swiss capital which has an attractive historical centre with the appearance of a “large village”. We will visit the Federal Council Square, the Cathedral and the Clock Tower, and see the city’s statues and fountains.

11:00 h. – Berne – Departure-. View of Neuchatel Lake. We cross the Free Country amidst beautiful scenery. After crossing the French border we will stop for dinner in a service area.

18:30 h. -Paris – Arrival.

ZURICH 18ºC

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BERNE 22ºC

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PARIS 22ºC

Guided tour lasting two hours and a half. Cruise on the river Seine. Ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, and transfer to Gare du Nord station.

09:00h Comprehensive tour of Paris with a local guide, visiting the Champs Elysees, Arch of Triumph, Concorde Square, Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Palace, Garnier Opera House, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Town Hall of Paris, Eiffel Tower, etc.Includes admission to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in the lift. 

The visit is followed by a spectacular cruise on the river Seine.

Free afternoon.

18:30 h. (approximately). Transfer to Gare du Nord station, where most of the Hindu population live. Time to have dinner in any of the neighbouring restaurants. Transfer to hotel about 22.30 hrs.

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After breakfast, end of our services.

PARIS 22ºC

Today’s Highlights: World War II bunker. Ferry crossing to United Kingdom. Evening transfer to Soho.

We set off to the north of France. In Eperlecques we visit a huge bunker in the middle of the forest(admission included). From this point, V1 and V2 missiles were fired to the UK. Next, we leave on a ferry across the English Channel to reach London. Tonight sit down for dinner at your preferred restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Thai, international, and so on) in the lively Soho district.

Today’s Highlights: Visit London. Changing of the guard. British Museum. English Teatime. Transfer to Brick Lane.

Get to know London on a locally guided tour featuring style, culture and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, where we shall be able to watch the famous “changing of the guard” (depending on the season). Afterwards we go to the British Museum, one of the main and oldest museums in the world, where we can see relics from cultures all around the globe. If you wish, later on, you can go on an optional excursion to the “London Eye” ferris wheel. In the afternoon, at 5pm , after a period of free time, we invite all our travelers to a Traditional Afternoon Tea. Afterwards we provide transfers to Brick Lane, an area that is brimming with life, art galleries, food stalls, ethnic restaurants from many areas (Indian, Thai, Chinese, International, and so on).

After breakfast, end of our services.