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| Europe Yatra with Kitchen Caravan |
| 1ST MAY 2012 |
| 19 Days/ 18 Nights |
| Ex.Ahmedabad |
| Countries: |
| United Kingdom * The Netherlands * Belgium * France * Switzerland * French Rivera * Austria * Italy |
| Wel come to Best Tours & Travel's Europe Yatra with Kitchen Caravan |
| Day 01 Begin Your Tour * Arrive London * Visit London Eye |
Welcome to your tour representative greets you at the 'meeting point' at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check in after 1600 hrs).
London is an irresistible package of modern metropolis and timeless tradition, which makes it one of the most exciting destinations in the world ! Our exclusive " Europe Yatra " tour lets you make the choices, while we take care of the details !
Late this afternoon ride the 'London Eye'. At 135 meters it is the world's tallest observation wheel. It's fully enclosed capsules offer stunning views to the edge of the capital and beyond. An unforgettable experience! After dinner return to your hotel. (Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 02 In London * Visit Tower Of London * Guided City Tour Of London * Visit Sri Swami Narayan Temple |
Today travel back in time with a visit to the Tower of London, a historic landmark where much royal blood was spilled ! The aptly named Bloody Tower and Traitor's Gate still fascinate. The main attraction is the Jewel house, housing the incredible Crown Jewels including the Koh-I-Noor diamond! Live history through a guided panoramic highlight tour of London city. 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. Enjoy the changing of the guard (on days when this takes place).
In the evening marvel at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir the first temple of stone to be constructed in Europe, with its luminescent white pinnacles and glittering marble pillars. After dinner return to your hotel. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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| Day 03 In London *Visit Madame Tussaud Wax Museum * Overnight Ferry to Hook Of Holland (Driving Hours Approx 05 Hours) |
Today enjoy a leisurely breakfast. The day is free for you to explore London on your own. Check out the shopping at Oxford street - the longest shopping street in the world, and 2 kms long is home to the vast Selfridge's department store and Marks and Spencer's. Enjoy you quest for great bargains.
Today Visit Madame Wax Museum, The World Largest exhibition of life like wax models of more than 400 celebrities.Also chance to take photograph with some Indian celebrities.
Drive to Harwich to board your overnight cruise ferry to Hook of Holland. Traveling in a ferry across the North Sea is sheer indulgence! Treat yourself to a world class maritime experience, sailing in total comfort. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner on Board)
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| Day 04: Onto Belgium * Full Day Excursion to Amsterdam * Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam |
Today, 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, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 05 On to Paris * Orientation Tour of Brussels, * "Paris By Night Tour" Lido Bonheur Show |
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,Lunch,Dinner)
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| Day 06: In Paris * City Tour Of Paris. Visit the Eiffel Tower * Evening River Cruise |
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 - 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,Lunch,Dinner)
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| Day 07: In Paris * Today Visit World Famous Euro Disney. Enjoy Shopping in Paris on your
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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 (Breakfast,Lunch Dinner) |
| Day 08: On To Nice (TGV Train) * Visit Monaco * Monte Carlo * Visit Eze and Shop At Fragonard |
| Today experience TGV train to Nice.
Today we visit the old town of Monaco-Ville and enjoy a guided walking tour of the famous sights which include the Palais du Prince - the Palace of the Rainier family and Cathedral of the Monaco-Ville which contains the tombs of Monaco's former princes.
In Monte Carlo enjoy an exciting visit to the liveliest casino on the Riviera. Complete your tour with a visit to Fragonard - The Perfumer a highlight from in the quaint village of Eze for a demonstration in perfume making. Displayed are perfumery collections retracing 3000 years of history. Discover Fragonard's original perfumery creations on sale at factory prices. Enjoy a shopping stop. Carry on your drive and check into your hotel (Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 09: Visit Nice * Visit Cannes |
This morning, proceed on an orientation city tour of Nice, which includes a visit to the world famous Promenade des Anglais, drive past the Negresco Hotel and the Old Port Quarters where yachts are moored.
Then continue on to Cannes, a beautiful natural harbor known for its exotic setting and the famous venue for numerous International Film Festivals in the Palais des Festivals. Visit the Old Town dominated by the church of Notre Dame del.Esperance followed by some free time at the famed Boulevard de la Croisette lined with palm trees and Palais des Festivals. Return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 10: On to Switzerland * Enroute Visit Geneva. |
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!
Then continue on a spectacular journey and experience the natural beauty and wonders of the alpine region Over Night at Gstaad or Leysin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 11 In Switzerland * Visit to Glacier 3000 * Visit Lucerne
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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, Monch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000 m high. There is also a tribute to Cox and Kings 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 to Col du Pillion.
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| Day 12: 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.
What could be more tempting in this icy cold scenario, than a hot Indian lunch!
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.Over night at Lucern or Interlaken (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 13 Today Excursion to Mt.Titlis * Visit Lucerne |
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.
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.
Over night at Hotel in Lucern or Interlaken (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 14 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 in Zurich. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 15: 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 !
Over night in Axams (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 16: 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 or Bologna. Check in to your Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 17: onto Rome * Full day Excursion to Rome * Visit the Vatican * Guided Panoramic City Tour of Rome > Time Elevator Show |
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 city tour!
According to legend, the city of 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. in The Vatican, the smallest nation in the world! The most famous square of Vatican City 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 important commemorative monuments of antiquity and then drive through Piazza Venezia, the main square in Rome, where the grandiose monument to the reunification of Italy is often referred to as the Marble wedding cake !
Pass the Circus Maximus - the Hippodrome - known for its ancient chariot races, which was reconstructed by Hollywood for 'Ben Hur' !
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 Tours & Travels look forward to that !
Tribute is paid to the brave Gladiatiors of Rome, As you Pass the mighty Colosseum.At this Amphitheatre and Gory Gladatorial
Tribute is paid to the brave Gladiators of Rome, as you pass the mighty Colosseum. At this amphitheatre, the notorious and gory gladiatorial games were held, where they fought one another and wild animals while the crowd roared !
After an exciting tour, sit back relax and enjoy the drive to Arezzo to your hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 18: Onto Tuscany * Orientation Tour of Pisa * Orientation Tour of Florence |
Drive across the Apennine Mountains past Bologna, to Pisa, the hometown of Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame - its Leaning Tower! It has leaned almost since construction first started, due to the swampy soil beneath it. At a photo stop here, note its striking beauty along with its characteristic tilt. It is the Duomo's (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together with the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles.
Continue 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 guided walking tour of Florence is a visit to the remarkable Duomo (when open for visitors), which is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It dominates the city's skyline and still defines its scale - no building in town is taller! Besides it is the 'Gate to 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 in the city.
After all that exercise, add to the feel good factor. Its time to indulge yourself with some more works of art - genuine Florentine leather bags and souvenirs! Happy shopping!
After an exciting tour, drive through a stretch of olive groves and vineyards to the Tuscany region where on arrival you will be checked into your hotel.Hotel in Parma Area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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| Day 19: 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, Lunch)
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