ALL OF EUROPE
UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein,
Austria, France, Italy & Vatican
No. of Days : 15 days
Tour Code : AOE/AOED
Day 1:
ARRIVE - LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and be transferred to the
hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore local surroundings.
In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner. (D)
Day 2:
LONDON SIGHTSEEING WITH MADAME TUSSAUDS AND LONDON EYE
Commence by taking a visit to the enchanting Swaminarayan
Temple, one of the largest Italian marble temples outside of
India. Later drive to the centre of London to see Trafalgar
Square, Piccadilly Circus, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben,
Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
Visit the London Eye which offers panoramic views of London.
Later visit Madame Tussauds and take photos with all time
celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Narendra Modi
and various others. (B, L, D)
Day 4:
DISNEYLAND® PARIS OR CITY TOUR WITH VERSAILLES GARDENS
TOUR CODE: AOED: DISNEYLAND® RESORT PARIS
Today depart for the world famous Disneyland® Resort
Paris. Here enjoy a fun and adventurous day out; choose
between Disneyland® Park; which explores five themed
lands filled with Disney classic stories and fairy-tales
or Walt Disney Studios® Park; the behind-the scenes
destination sensation allowing you to experience movie
and cinema sets coming to life. After dinner enjoy the
famous illuminations of Paris during your night tour.
This panoramic tour will cover the impressive ‘Eiffel Tower’,
the world famous ‘Champs Élysées’, the beautiful
‘Arc de Triomphe’ and many other historic buildings. (B, D)
Day 3:
LONDON - CALAIS - PARIS
Early morning depart towards Dover for your crossing to
Calais. From Calais, settle into your comfortable seats and
travel to the capital city of France, Paris. On arrival in Paris
embark on a journey to the Eiffel Tower (level 3*) for
a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Paris. Later enjoy a cruise
along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to
discover and admire the rich architecture such as the Eiffel
Tower, Musée d’Orsay and more. (PB, PL, D)
TOUR CODE: AOE: CITY TOUR WITH VERSAILLES GARDENS
The tour will start with a visit to the renowned Versailles Gardens, a fine example of 17th century French landscaping covering an area of more than 800 hectares. Take mesmerising photos, souvenir shopping or simply relax admiring the Royal Lawns. Then visit the “Carrousel du Louvre” home to the famous, glass pyramid (entrance to Louvre Museum not included). Visit the courtyard and wonder the Tuileries gardens famed for their pristine layout and history or enjoy your free time to explore numerous shops, restaurants and cafes in the surrounding shopping avenues. Later, visit Fragonard perfume museum to purchase some unique French fragrances, soaps, candles and more. During the orientation tour, cover the exclusive ‘Champs Élysées’, ‘Arc de Triomphe’, ‘Place de la Concorde’ and ‘Opera Garnier’. After dinner enjoy the famous illuminations of Paris during your night tour. This panoramic tour will cover the impressive ‘Eiffel Tower’, the world famous ‘Champs Élysées’, the beautiful ‘Arc de Triomphe’ and many other historic buildings. (B, L, D)
Day 5:
PARIS - BRUSSELS - HOLLAND
After breakfast, check out and drive to the capital city of
Belgium, Brussels. On arrival the tour starts with a photo
stop at the most iconic structure of Brussels, The Atomium,
followed by the famous Manneken Pis Statue and Grand
Place. Later continue your journey to Holland. (B, L, D)
Day 6:
KEUKENHOF TULIP GARDENS OR MADURODAM - AMSTERDAM
Begin the morning by visiting the world renowned Keukenhof
Tulip Gardens. Admire over 7 million bulbs at the world-famous
attraction, between March and May. (After 6th May departures,
Keukenhof will be replaced by Madurodam model village).
Early afternoon, visit the cheese and clog demonstration.
Later visit Amsterdam, to view the amazing architecture from a
glass-topped canal boats followed by some free time. (B, L, D)
Day 7:
HOLLAND - COLOGNE - RIVER RHINE CRUISE
Travel to the city of Cologne, Germany. Visit the breathtaking
Cologne Cathedral, known as the Dome Church which stands
157 meters in height. The Cathedral is truly a masterpiece; taking
over six hundred years to construct and is one of the best-known
architectural monuments in Germany. Depart for a scenic boat
cruise on the River Rhine; enjoy picturesque views of vineyards
and castles as you cruise along the longest river in Germany.
Whilst aboard your cruise, enjoy a hot cup of tea to accompany the
wonderful scenery. (B, L, D)
Day 8:
HEIDELBERG - BLACK FOREST - RHINE FALLS
Travel to Heidelberg; surrounded by mountains and forests.
Here, have an opportunity to photograph the famous Heidelberg
Castle perched on the hills above. Travel to the Black Forest
region in South Germany. On arrival, enjoy a demonstration
on how the cuckoo clocks are made and have an opportunity
to purchase them along with other souvenirs. Later, travel to
Switzerland and witness the largest plain waterfalls in Europe,
the Rhine Falls. (B, L, D)
Day 9:
MT. JUNGFRAU - INTERLAKEN
Today depart for Mt. Jungfrau. On arrival board a cogwheel train
to the top of Mt. Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the
top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view life-sized
ice sculptures, visit the Sphinx observation terrace for spectacular
views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. After, continue
to Interlaken; where you can enjoy a walk on the main street and
admire breathtaking scenery. (B, L, D)
Day 10:
MT. TITLIS - LUCERNE
Ascend 10,000 ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first
revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic
views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have free
time to play in the snow and visit the ice caves or take a unique
professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. Depart for Lucerne to
view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in
the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the town.
(B, L, D)
Day 11:
SWITZERLAND - VADUZ - INNSBRUCK - SWAROVSKI
Depart for Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Stop
in the capital city, Vaduz. Later proceed to Austria to see Innsbruck,
offering a combination of culture, history and nature. On arrival, view
the Golden roof (a symbol of the city) and then enjoy free time to
explore this beautiful city. Finally visit the famous Swarovski Crystal
World Museum, before checking into the hotel. (B, CL, D)
Day 12:
INNSBRUCK - VENICE
Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive
architecture and famous gondolas. Begin with a boat ride to
St Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world.
See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco.
Explore the island for the famous Murano Glass, or admire the rich
architecture of the buildings. Finally, enjoy a gondola ride while
enjoying the ambience of Venice. (B, L, D)
Day 13:
VENICE - PISA - FLORENCE
Depart for Pisa. On arrival, marvel at The Piazza del Duomo
(Cathedral Square) which is dominated by four great religious
structures: the Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery and the
Camposanto. Later drive to Florence. Be greeted by your local
professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by
viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic
buildings in Italy, such as the Duomo of Florence, along with
photo stops at Basilica of Santa Croce, the final burial place of
Michelangelo, statue of David (replica), famous Ponte Vecchio
Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazelle Michelangelo, for the
most outstanding views of Florence. (B, L, D)
Day 14:
ROME - VATICAN CITY
After breakfast drive towards the Eternal City - Rome. Today
be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a
photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights
such as Constantine arch. View the Roman Forums, where ancient
civilisation developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope
and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peter’s Basilica.
View Trevi Fountain, arguably the most beautiful fountain in
all of Rome. (B, L, D)
Day 15:
DEPARTURE ROME
Check out and proceed to Rome Airport to board your
flight back home. It's time to bid farewell to the group with
pleasant memories of your European tour, which you will
treasure for a lifetime. (B) This morning embark on a journey to the Eiffel Tower (level 3*)
for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Paris. Drive through the
Avenue des Champs Élysées, the most prestigious avenue in
Paris. In the early afternoon, drive back to Calais for the channel
crossing, then it is time to say farewell to the group before
arriving at your drop off point. (L, B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner,
PB - Packed Breakfast, PL - Packed Lunch,
CL - Continental Lunch)
PRICE INCLUDES
EARLY BIRD OFFER
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
DEPARTURE DATES | ADULT | CHILD(2-11 Years) |
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MAY - 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 | £ 2499 | £ 1999 |
JUN - 10, 24 | £ 2499 | £ 1999 |
JUL - 08, 22 | £ 2499 | £ 1999 |
AUG - 05 | £ 2499 | £ 1999 |
NOV - 11 | £ 2499 | £ 1999 |
Departures in NOV 2023 lunch will not be provided on day 3 & 9; prices for these have been adjusted accordingly.
ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS (For more info view page 64)
EXCURSION | ADULT | CHILD |
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Zurich City Tour | € 5 | FREE |
Ice Flyer | € 12 | € 6 (6-15 YRS) |
Trummelbach Waterfalls (Available from 06 Apr to 28 Sep) |
€ 18 | € 10 (6-15 YRS) |
Rome Night Tour | € 20 | FREE |
PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
PICK-UP POINTS AVAILABLE
SUGGESTION
THE STAR DIFFERENCE
*NOTE:On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics and
availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the
above itinerary. However, all aspects of the itinerary will be
covered. In the event of Eiffel Tower restricting access,
the price difference for the restricted floor will be reimbursed.
Eiffel Tower during national holidays or events may be substituted
by Montparnasse tower or will be refunded.
As coaches are prohibited in certain parts of Pisa, Rome, Florence
and Venice majority of the tour will be conducted by walking.
Please Note on occasions during peak season maximum occupancy
per room will be 2 persons, in which case an alternative room
configuration will be provided.