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| EUROPEAN YATRA ( GUJARATI TOUR MANAGER ) |
| 18th May 2012 |
| 12 Days /11 Nights |
| On Jet Airways Ex.Ahmedabad |
| Countries- |
| The Netherlands - Amsterdam
,Belgium - Brussels ,Switzerland - Geneva, Lucerne , Interlaken , Zurich
,France - Paris,Austria - Wattens, Innsbruck, ,Italy - Venice
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| Day 01: Arrive Belgium * Full Day Excursion to Amsterdam * Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam |
| Today, Arrive Brussels meet and greet at Airport Continue with Amsterdam city tour. drive through Dutch countryside. If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 24th to May 20th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of the year we visit Madurodam, the enchanting miniature city that features the best of Netherlands. Onto Amsterdam, where windmills still wield their magic. here's a photo stop at one. Clogs and Holland are inseparable and a factory visit demonstrates this business. Spend some free time at Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the War Memorial. After dinner check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) |
| Day 02: Onto Paris * Orientation Tour of Brussels, * " Paris By Night Tour "
Lido Bonheur Show
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| Then drive to Brussels. Enroute we do an orientation tour takes you to the magnificent Gothic St. Michel's Cathedral. Walk via Galeries Saint Hubert the world's first shopping mall, opened in 1847, to the Grand Place, Europe's most beautiful square. This exquisite market square is the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world famous Belgian lace, chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Mmmm !Visit the Mannekin Pis, (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy, representing the 'irreverent spirit' of Brussels, has drawn sightseers for centuries.
Here at the most famous nightclub in the world, enjoy the 'Bonheur Show', a cabaret with extraordinary sets and extravagant costumes. Take away a small remembrance of your visit.
We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of Paris. It's magic! Check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 03: In Paris * City Tour Of Paris. Visit the Eiffel Tower 3rd Level * Evening River Cruise
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Enjoy a guided panoramic city tour of famous monuments like the Louvre, Garnier's Opera, the largest opera theatre in the world, the Place de la Concorde - the site of the infamous guillotine, the Champs Élysées - one of the most fashionable streets in the world, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides.
End the day taking in the dazzling overview of the glittering city as you ascend by an elevator to the 3rd. level of the Eiffel Tower!
In Evening Enjoy River Cruise (Breakfast,Dinner)
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| Day 04: In Paris * Today Visit World Famous Euro Disney. Enjoy Shopping in Paris on your
Own.
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| After breakfast proceed to Disneyland Paris. for the young and those with children : located just outside the city. A fun filled day at the most popular Theme Park in Paris. Enjoy the magic of Disney classics including shows and parades staring favourite Disney Characters. Your Theme Park passport admission ticket entitles you to unlimited access to more than 50 rides.
End the day enjoy shopping in Paris on your own (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 05: Paris to Geneva by TGV Train * Enroute Visit Geneva. |
Today enjoy TGV Train Paris to Geneva, one of Switzerland's most privileged cities, said to have the second highest quality of living in the world !
We begin the orientation tour with a drive to the Palais des Nations - the European Headquarters of the United Nations and the Ariana Museum.
Be awestruck by the great white plume of the world's tallest fountain in Europe - the magnificent Jet d'Eau and pause for a photograph here and at the beautiful floral clock in the Jardin Anglais !
Then continue on a spectacular journey and experience the natural beauty and wonders of the alpine region and check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 06: In Switzerland * Visit to Glacier 3000 * Visit Lucerne |
Today we visit Glacier 3000 - the everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views of the most beautiful summits of the Alps, and the scene of the popular Indian film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'. The day is free to visit the famous pedestrian zone with its shops and typical chalet style houses or the Glacier 3000 Awaits ! Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge (2971m).
A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (weather permitting), the world's highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along at approx. 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges.
The View Point (stairs) located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000 m high. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch
Later ride the Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the eternal snow. Return to Col du Pillion.Move on to Lucerne with its picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows full of edelweiss. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution.Stroll along the covered, wooden Kappellbrucke (chapel bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church. You will have your first encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping at Gubelin. Most visitors take home two things - memories of a beautiful country and a Swiss watch. Later check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 07: Day At Leisure * Excursion To The Jungfraujoch, Ascending By Cogwheel Train, Indian Lunch * An Interlaken City Tour and * Visit To The Trummelbach Falls |
The day is free, but do take advantage of our excursion to the Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe', a wonderful world of glaciers and eternal ice.
Stop at the Trummelbach falls,. This is the only glacier waterfalls in Europe, cascading through the mountain.
Reach the highest altitude railway station in Europe by a charming, red cogwheel train, through the most dramatic mountain scenery!
Walk on the great Aletsch Glacier, at 22 kms - the longest ice stream in the Alps, visit the glistening Ice Palace, and the Sphinx Observation Terrace, at 3571 m, the loftiest point of all, the Alpine view is simply stunning.
Descend to visit the popular holiday resort of Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes of Brienz and Thun, where even today you see horse-drawn carriages.
You will have another encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Next to a virtually unlimited selection of watches and jewellery, every store carries a vast array of small famous brand gifts and souvenirs, priced for every pocket (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
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| Day 08: Towards Zurich Enroute Excursion to Mt.Titlis |
| Today we visit Mt.Titlis.There a Cable Car ride in 3 stages takes us to MT. TITLIS... a thrilling experience. On top there is an ICE PALACE. Play in the snow. Enjoy Ice Flier ride. Afternoon Drive to Zurich Check in to Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
| Day 09: In Switzerland * City Tour of Zurich |
Continue on your scenic drive to the city of Zurich, where on arrival you will proceed on an orientation tour strolling down Bahnhofstrasse - the city's fanciest shopping street, past famous sights like Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church) situated in a medieval square, famous for its 16th Century clock, the largest clock face in Europe. The elegant copper spire of the Fraumunster found in the 9th Century with impressive stained glass windows. Across the Limmat River, you will get a view of the Grossmunster - a beautiful Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral dedicated to Zurich's patron saints.
Then continue on a spectacular journey and experience the natural beauty and wonders of the alpine region and check into your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 10: On to Innsbruck * Visit Liechtenstein (The 6th's Smallest Country in the World)
Swarovski Crystal World
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Today your drive takes you to picture perfect Austria, enroute, pause at the principality of Leichenstein and stop at Vaduz - the capital, to enjoy a short orientation. Vaduz is famous for its postage stamps.
Next halt at the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, and prepare to be dazzled at the 'Chambers of Wonder'! In a wondrous blue hall dominated by a Unicum- a wall of crystal, you see the world's biggest crystal and it's smallest! Over 7 million people from all corners of the globe, have already been thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them !
Continue a scenic drive to Innsbruck. Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics twice ! (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 11: Onto Arezzo (Italy) Orientation tour to Innsbruck. Walking Tour of Venice |
Today drive to Arezzo (Italy) Next our orientation tour introduces you to its world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to the Imperial Church followed by the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps has a history of 800 years!
Nothing prepares you for the captivating canals and palaces - Venice is unique, built on 117 small islands, it is a pedestrian's city, so get set for a walking tour. Cruise from Tronchetto Pier and glide romantically past fairytale palaces Disembark and walk to the Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square). Pass the Doge's Palace, connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' to its prisons. It was from here that the legendary lover Casanova made his famous escape! Witness the bronze Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the past 500 years! Visit to a Murano Glass Factory for a demonstration of hand blown world famous Venetian glass. Enjoy a gondola ride. Cruise to Tronchetto Pier as you enjoy a scrumptious lunch.
Later check drive to Arezzo Check in to your Hotel (Breakfast, Dinner)
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| Day 12: Homeward Bound |
Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your tour.
We are confident you will join us again sometime soon… (Breakfast)
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