Central Europe

3nt Lucerne|2nt Paris|1nt train|1nt Venice|2nt Florence|2nt Rome

11nights & 12 days

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

This awe-inspiring Central Europe vacation will leave mesmerised! Explore the glory of Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy as this
rail tour takes you from one corner of the Central Europe to the other. The tour will let you see the greatest of this exotic continent.
With exquisite scenery, delicious food, rich culture, warm and friendly people, have a time of your life!

INCLUSIONS:

Return economy class airfare Entrance ticket to River Seine

Current applicable taxes
Accommodation for 3 nights in Lucerne
Accommodation for 2 nights in Paris
Spend 1 night in train from Paris to Venice
Accommodation for 1 night in Venice
Accommodation for 2 nights in Florence
Accommodation for 2 nights in Rome
Daily breakfast
Excursion to Mount Titlis
Paris city tour on seat in coach basis
Entrance ticket to 2nd level of Eiffel Tower
Murano, Burano and Torcello tour on seat in coach basis
Florence panoramic tour on seat in coach basis
Rome bus and boat pass for 1 day on seat in coach
basis
Rome hotel to airport transfer on seat in coach basis
5 days of Swiss transfer card in 2nd class or 4
consecutive days of Swiss pass in 2nd class
2nd class TGV tickets from Basel to Paris
2nd class T6 couchette Artesia train ticket from Paris to
Venice
2nd class train ticket from Venice to Florence
2nd class train ticket from Florence to Rome
 Travel insurance and visa included

ITINERARY

DAY 1: INDIA - ZURICH -LUCERNE

Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer to Zurich station to board train to reach Lucerne with your Swiss transfer card. Then, transfer to the hotel on
your own. Spend the rest of the day exploring Lucerne on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 2: LUCERNE - MOUNT TITLIS

After enjoying breakfast, see Mount Titlis with ice flyer. Titlis is famous for one of only two rotating cable cars in the world (the second is in
Capetown, South Africa). To reach the summit you take a small ski gondola, then catch a larger cable car and then the Titlis 'Rotair'. The
'Rotair' is a rotating cable car that provides a 360 degree view as it climbs towards the summit of the mountain. It takes roughly 45 minutes to
travel from the valley to the summit. As with all mountains in Switzerland, Mount Titlis is also all about the views. The Swiss Alps are simply
breathtaking and their beauty is beyond description. After the visit, return to the hotel and stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: LUCERNE - OPTIONAL JUNGFRAUJOCH FROM INTERLAKEN

After a hearty breakfast, proceed for an optional excursion to Jungfraujoch which is the lowest point on the mountain ridge between Monch
and Jungfrau, at 3,471 meters (11,388 ft). Just above this, mountain station of Jungfraujoch is located. Jungfraujoch railway station is located
at an elevation of 3,454 meters (11,332 ft) is the highest railway station in Europe. The Jungfraujoch is often called the 'Top of Europe' in
tourist literature. To take this tour, please proceed towards Interlaken OST station. Lucerne -Interlaken (09:55 - 11:55) Lauterbrunnen -
Lucerne Via Interlaken (17:33 - 17:54 || 18:04 - 20:04) Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: LUCERNE - PARIS - OPTIONAL LIDO 2ND SHOW

After enjoying breakfast, take a transfer to Lucerne station to board train to Paris. Travel in one of the fastest trains in the world which is
called TGV from Switzerland to Paris. After arriving Paris, take a transfer to the hotel on your own. In the evening, you can choose to opt for
optional Lido 2nd Show. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5: PARIS - PARIS CITY TOUR WITH EIFFEL TOWER 2ND LEVEL AND RIVER SEINE
After enjoying breakfast, in the afternoon at 1430 hrs, you will be visiting Paris for 4 hours. This tour includes the Place de la Concorde, the
Avenue des Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. You will then be taken to a prestigious and residential area near the Bois de
Boulogne before enjoying a one-hour cruise on the River Seine. Finally, enjoy a visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and admire the
superb panoramic views of Paris. Spend the rest of the day in exploring Paris on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6: PARIS - VENICE (BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN)

After enjoying breakfast, shop in Paris for a whole day. In the evening, take a transfer to Paris station to board train to Venice Mestre. (Train
timings - 20:33 - 09:34 1) Spend the night in the train.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7: VENICE - VENICE - MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO TOUR

After arriving at the station, take a transfer to the hotel on your own. Freshen up here and then gear up to visit Murano Burano and Torcello.
Start the tour from Serenissima boat station. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena
and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop
for around 40 minutes to visit to one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but
also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello,
the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. The cathedral and the church of Santa Fosca are the testimony of its former glory. The stop
will last for about 30 minutes before returning to St. Mark's Square. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8: VENICE -FLORENCE - FLORENCE PANORAMIC TOUR

After enjoying breakfast, transfer to Venice Mestre station to board train reaching Florence. After arriving Florence transfer to the hotel on
your own. Late afternoon at 1600 hrs start your Florence Panoramic Tour. Leaving Piazza Stazione, the coach goes via della Scala up to
Santa Maria Novella; crossing the Arno River reach Porta San Frediano and Porta Romana. Then up to Piazzale Michelangelo where you
will enjoy a breathtaking overview of the town. The tour continues towards Prati di Belvedere and the beautiful church of San Miniato al
Monte. Then reach Santo Spirito area passing nearby Ponte Vecchio. Crossing the river, see Ognissanti church before arriving in the popular
via Tornabuoni where famous brand shops are located. The historical heart of Florence is waiting for you - the Duomo, the Baptistery and the
wonderful Giotto's bell tower. Proceed to the church of San Marco and Santa Annunziata. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9: FLORENCE - OPTIONAL TOUR - EXCURSION TO PISA

After enjoying breakfast, today morning you can opt for visiting optional full day tour to Lucca and Pisa. This tour will take you to a pleasant
walk in Lucca - enchanting historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the
San Marino Church and the typical antique dealers street. Then leave for Pisa, famous for its architectural masterpieces. Upon arrival in Pisa
you will have free time for lunch (not included), then a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (outside
view), the Baptistery (outside view) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral. You will be
given some free time before finishing the tour with a pleasant walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri. ** Tour operates only on Mon, Tue, Thurs and Sat
** Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10: FLORENCE - ROME- ROME BUS AND BOAT PASS FOR 1 DAY
After enjoying breakfast, take a transfer to Florence station to board train to Rome. After arriving Rome station, take transfer to the hotel on
your own. With 1 day bus and boat pass, explore Rome at your own pace on an extensive hop-on hop-off itinerary through the heart of
Rome. The buses are open top which allows you to enjoy full 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. During the tour,
you can choose the option to discover part of the itinerary by a cruise on the Tiber River. You can start the cruise from Isola Tiberina (embark
at: Calata degli Anguillara) and proceed up to Ponte Sant'Angelo. Then, you can choose to continue by open bus for the rest of the route.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11: ROME - OPTIONAL PRESTIGE VATICAN CITY TOUR

After enjoying breakfast, you can opt for optional tour of Prestige Vatican city tour. Tour starts with crossing the park of Villa Borghese to
reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll see a fine collection of
antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel
decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman
Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pieta'. Stay overnight at the hotel. **St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public,
during religious ceremonies or on Wednesdays in case the Papal Audience takes place in front of the Basilica. Appropriate dress should be
worn in places of worship. During high season there might be queues at the entrances of the museums. Tour does not operate on Sundays.
**
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM ROME

After enjoying breakfast, check-out of your hotel and proceed to the FCO airport in shuttle service to board the return flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Price

Rs. 124,040 *per person on twin sharing

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11nights & 12 days

3 Star(Valid From August 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011)