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| EUROPEAN DISCOVERY |
| 29/04/2010 |
| 15 Days/ 14 Nights |
| Ex.Ahmedabad |
| Italy(Rome, Pisa , Venice) | Austria(Innsbruck) | Switzerland | France(Paris, Chamonix) | Belgium(Brussels) | Natherland(Amsterdam) | London |
| Day 1 Begin Your Tour | Arrive in Italy |
| Welcome to your Best Travels' European Discovery ' tour. Upon arrival in Italy, after immigration and customs, your. (Check in after 1400 hours).Welcome to Italy, one of the oldest civilizations of the world and a perfect blend of the classic and contemporary! Best Travels only starts the sightseeing next day so you can relax. (D) |
| Day 2 Full Day Excursion to Rome | Visit the Time Elevator | Visit the Vatican City | Guided Panoramic City Tour of Rome |
| Rome was not built in a day'- the truth of this oft quoted adage hits you with full force, as we pack in all the 'must see' agenda into our guided panoramic tour! Legend has it that Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Start your introduction to Rome with a journey on the 4 dimensional Time Elevator. Then onto The Vatican, the smallest nation in the world! The most famous square of The Vatican is St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's Pieta. See the triumphal Arch of Constantine, one of the most commemorative monuments of antiquity. Drive through Piazza Venezia, the main square in Rome, where the grandiose monument to the reunification of Italy is referred to as the Marble wedding cake! Pass the Circus Maximus - the Hippodrome - known for its ancient chariot races, which was reconstructed for 'Ben Hur' ! Tribute is paid to the brave Gladiators as you pass the Colosseum. Here t he notorious and gory gladiatorial games were held, where they fought one another and wild animals while the crowd roared! Pass the ruins of the Roman Forum and end the tour at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend has it, that if you make a wish and toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you are sure to return to Rome! We at Best Travels look forward to that! After an exciting tour, return through a stretch of olive groves and vineyards to the Tuscany region and your hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 3 Onto Venice | Orientation Tour Of Pisa | Walking Tour Of Florence |
| Drive to Pisa today, the hometown of Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame - its Leaning Tower for a photo stop. This is the Duomo's (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together with the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles. Enjoy a scenic drive to Florence a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic treasures per square metre than any other city in the world ! Included in your walking
Tour is a visit to the Duomo (when open for visitors), which is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. Next to it is the 'Gates of Paradise' - the heavenly gilded bronze doors of the Baptistry, originally a pagan temple and the open-air gallery in Signoria Square. Walk on the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge. Time permitting indulge yourself. Happy shopping ! Drive along the Brenta River past Bologna across the Apennine mountains to Venice and after dinner check in. (B, L, D) |
| Day 4 Onto Innsbruck | Walking Tour Of Venice | Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds | Orientation Tour Of Innsbruck |
| 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. Enjoy a scenic drive to Innsbruck. Located on the Inn River, it is one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics twice! Enroute, halt at the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Wo rlds in Wattens. 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! People from all corners of the globe have already been thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them! Our orientation tour introduces you to the world famous sights of Innsbruck. 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. Pass the Imperial Church and the Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps has a history of 800 years! Check into your hotel. After a continental dinner, you can disco the night away with cold drinks, wine and beer to quench that thirst ! (B, L, D) |
| Day 5 onto Switzerland | Visit Vaduz | Lucern City Tour |
| Drive today to spend a little time in the tiny capital Vaduz, famous for its postage stamps, in the Principality of Leichenstein. Later onto the Swiss region of Lungern,
Move to Lucern with its picturesque mountain, Lakes, Cowbels, Alpine Village, Visit Lion Monument, The famous limestone carving of a daying lion,Biult to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers who were killed during the French Revolution.Visit Wooden Kappellbrucke (Chapel Bridge)(B, D) |
| Day 6 onto Gstaad / Les Diablerets | Visit to Glacier 3000 |
| Drive to Gstaad - the sking capital and a favourite playground for the rich and famous where Best Travels gives you another first with the launch of Glacier Glacier 3000 - the everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views of the summits of the Alps, and the
scene of the popular Indian film "Bachna Ae Haseeno". The rest of the day is free to visit the famous pedestrian zone with shops and typical chalet style houses or the Glacier 3000 Awaits! Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge (2971m). Enjoy 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 panoramic view of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000m high. Here is a tribute to Best Travels serving you for 250 years. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch and a souvenir for each family. Later ride the Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the eternal snow. Return by cable car. Return to the hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 7 Excursion to Jungfraujoch | an Interlaken City Tour. |
| Excursion to the Jhugfraujoch, the top of Europe. A wonderful world of ice., Ride to the highest railway station in Europe. Walk on the Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice river in the Alps. Explore the glistening fairytale Ice Palace - 30 meter under the Glacier..
Later. What could be more tempting in the icy cold scenario.Decend 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.Shopping at Kirchhofer casino Gallery, Famous for its Swiss watches, Chocolates and other accessories.
Later return to your Hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 8 onto Chamonix Valley | A Visit to the Mer De Glace | Visit Geneva |
| Today, an 'Love at first sight' the beautiful Chamonix beautiful Chamonix Valley and the majestic mountains of the Mont Blanc range. Best Travels is the first to introduce the Mont Blanc in the French Alps to India. Enjoy our - a ride on the highest and impressive cable car, the Aiguille du Midi, (weather permitting) to 3842 meters for unforgettable views. The Aiguille du Midi has its own postage stamp and a letterbox! Continue your l excursion with a ride on the nostalgic red rack and pinion railway to Montenvers. The train climbs a steep track, through scenic Alpine scenery, to a stunning vantage point above the 'Mer de Glace' (sea of ice) Glacier. You know you've really arrived when you stand at 1913 meters, at the 'Mer de Glace', which is 7 kms long and 200 meters thick, with a surface dimension of 40 kms! A crystal gallery, a wildlife exhibition, an ice garden and the famous ice grotto 100 meters long, carved each year into the heart of the glacier, awaits you ! Drive 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! Try out your winning streak tonight at the casino ! A voucher will get you a complimentary drink. Raise a toast to your tour with Best Travels and the Chamonix Mt Blanc region. (B, L, D) |
| Day 9 onto Paris | Visit Eiffel Tower. |
| Today, a drive to the glittering French capital Paris, the 'City of Lights'. On arrival after check in proceed to enjoy the sights and sounds of the City. Take in the dazzling
Overview of the city as you ascends by an elevator to the 1st level viewing platform of the Eiffel Tower! Later an exclusive from Best Travels, the Montparnasse tower - the roof of Paris, at a height of 210 metres above Paris. Discover a view of Paris with the crowning glory of the Eiffel Tower. After dinner return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 10 Paris Excursion Disneyland . |
| After buffet breakfast at Hotel, Join us for some fun, adventures and the entertainment on our tour to Disneyland Park and enjoy many ride (All Included) .Watch Disney character and thrill yourself on a day of excitement.
Over nigh at Hotel in Paris. (B, L, D) |
| Day 11 Onto Belgiu | Visit and Shop At Fragonard - The Parfumeur | City Tour Of Paris |
| Enjoy a guided panoramic city tour of the Louvre, Garnier's Opera, the largest in the world, the Place de la Concorde the Champs Elysees the Napoleanic Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides. Next visit and shop at Fragonard - The Parfumeur, an exclusive from Best Travels. Retrace 3000 years of history through the display of the perfumery collections. Fragonard's original perfumery creations are on sale at factory prices. Fragonard celebrates the 250 years of Best Travels with a souvenir for each visitor. Then drive on to Belgium - and check into your hotel after dinner. (B, L, D) |
| Day 12 Full Day Excursion to Amsterdam | Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam |
| Today your full day excursion begins with a drive, to Amsterdam, where Windmills still wield their magic. A photo stop at one. Clogs, Cheese and Holland are inseparable and a factory visit demonstrates this. The canals beckon as you board a glass topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and bridges. A canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the War Memorial.If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 25th to May 20th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of the year visit Madurodam, the enchanting miniature city. Later return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 13 onto the United Kingdom | Orientation Tour of Brussels | Eurotunnel to Folkstone | Guided City Tour of London City |
| Drive to Brussels - the Elegant Capital City of Belgium, for an orientation tour of Brussels, which takes you through picturesque medival streets to the magnificent Gothic St. Michael's Cathedral. Walk via Galleries 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 attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world famous Belgian lace and chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Mmmm !No visit is complete without seeing the Mannekin Pis, - this cheeky statue of a little boy, represents the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels (photo stop). Then drive to Calais for your Eurotunnel crossing to Folkstone in the United Kingdom and proceed to London. Live history through a guided panoramic tour. Get acquainted with some of London's iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge, River Thames, London Eye, Tower of London, Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the famous Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column at Trafalgar Square followed by the majesty of Buckingham Palace which is the Queen's official residence. (B, D) |
| Day 14 In London | Madame Tussaud's Wax museum | Ride on London Eye |
| Visit the famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.This Museum houses a unique collection of Worlds largest wax works of famous personality including India's top Leader and film stars. Next we take you on the famous London Eye - The worlds largest observation wheels. London Eye takes you on a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet above the river Thames and a panorama of some of London's famous street, Churches ,Palaces and monument .Later check in to your Hotel.(B,L,D)
The day is free after breakfast, (B) |
| Day 15 Return Home with Happy Memories |
| Today bid farewell to Rome and your Best Travels' European Discovery ' tour, as you transfer to the airport, for your flight back home. Good times need never end ! We are confident you will join us again some time soon.(B either in hotel or on board the flight) |
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