Grand Europe Highlights | 11N/12D | Land Only

Post breakfast, we drive to explore the city of London with our expert local guide, visiting Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and more. We witness the Changing of the Guards. We visit the Lord's Cricket Ground — the 'Home of Cricket'. Later we ride the London Eye. Overnight stay at the hotel in London.

Check out of your hotel as we visit the renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum. We then travel by Eurostar high-speed train from London to Paris through the Channel Tunnel, en route enjoying the English and French Countryside. On arrival, proceed to the fashionable and elegant city of Paris. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paris.

Today we visit the second level of the iconic Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking panoramic view. We embark on a romantic cruise along the Seine River, viewing Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Orsay Museum. We then visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles followed by a brief orientation tour of Paris including Place Vendome, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Les Invalides. Overnight stay at hotel in Paris.

Today our journey takes us to Brussels, the headquarters of the European Union and capital of Belgium. We visit the Grand Place — one of Europe's most beautiful squares — with the medieval Town Hall and Manneken Pis statue. We continue our drive to Netherlands. Overnight stay at the hotel in Netherlands.

Post check out, we tour the legendary Keukenhof Gardens (till 10th May) with vast numbers of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. From 11th May we visit Madurodam — a miniature park with 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks. We continue our picturesque journey towards Germany. Overnight stay at the hotel in Germany.

After checking out, we drive to Heidelberg Altstadt, a charming old town with cobblestoned streets and the Church of the Holy Spirit. We proceed to the Black Forest with charming villages and a demonstration of traditional cuckoo clocks. We then behold the breathtaking Rhine Falls — Europe's largest waterfall. Overnight stay at the hotel in Central Switzerland.

Today you have the day free to explore Switzerland on your own OR opt for a magical alpine excursion to Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, at 11,333 feet. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx observatory deck for a breath-taking panoramic view of the Aletsch Glacier. Later, your adventure continues with an orientation tour of Lucerne, visiting the iconic Lion Monument and Kapell Brucke. Overnight at the hotel in Central Switzerland.

Today we ascend Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres via cable cars including Rotair — the world's first revolving cable car. We enjoy a 360-degree view of snow-capped peaks and walk on the Cliff Walk. We then visit the Swarovski Crystal Shop at Innsbruck and enjoy an orientation tour of the beautiful city, seeing the Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse. Overnight stay at hotel in Seefeld.

After checking out, we journey to Venice, Italy. Upon reaching the pier, we board a private boat to St. Mark's Square. We admire St. Mark's Basilica, the Bell Tower, Clock Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. Overnight stay at hotel in Padova.

Today we drive to the eternal city of Rome. Our first destination is the Vatican City — the world's smallest independent country — where we explore the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica. We continue to see the awe-inspiring Colosseum and the enchanting Trevi Fountain. Overnight in Rome.

As your memorable holiday comes to a close, today marks the day to return home. Bid farewell to the wonderful new friends you've made during this tour. Check out and make your way to the airport.