Destination: Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Zurich, Paris
Departure Date: 22nd December
Day 1 – Rome (Italy) Arrive at Airport & transfer to hotel by your own arrangement. The rest of day is at leisure so that you can relax after your long haul flight.
Please note: The Tour Manager will meet you once you reached the hotel. The standard check-in time at hotel is 1500 hrs.
Meals: Packed Indian Dinner Delivered to Hotel
Day 2 – Rome - Guided City Tour of Rome - Arezzo After Breakfast. Board your coach to Later depart for Eternal city of Rome . On Arrival Rome guided orientation tour of Rome with the stopover at Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica tracked by a photo stop at the grand remnants of the Forum & other monuments of ancient Roman rulers and the Colosseum. Visit Trevi Fountain- Piazza Navona- Piazza Navona is a piazza in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium., Spanish Steps- The Spanish Steps are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. Piazza di Spagna- Piazza di Spagna, at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, is one of the most famous squares in Rome. After the tour proceed to Arezzo. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 3 – Arezzo - Pisa - Florence/Venice. After Breakfast. Check out and proceed to Pisa to visit the Field of Miracles. Witness the flawless Baptistery & Leaning Tower of Pisa (photo stop), which had been able to made its way in the seven wonders of world. Later continue your journey to Florence, a home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. On Arrival Florence we will do guided Orientation tour of Florence. We will see the Duomo of Florence the largest brick dome ever created, along with photo sops 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 Michealangelo. Later we will have dinner at Indian Restaurant and proceed for Check-into the hotel Venice.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 4 – Venice – Milan After Breakfast. Check out and board your coach for Continue journey to Venice/Padova. On Arrival Venice You will have guided panoramic tour of Venice, you will enjoy Vaparetto ride which will descend you to the Venice Island . Discern the "real Venice" by inflowing a knot of slender passages and lanes where this enchanted city of mean daring seaways dispersed by subtle bonds which expects you. Here at San Mark's square you will observe and learn the history that lies behinds the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its contiguous prisons, Venetion, St. Mark Cathedral, Bell Tower with Bridge of Sighs, etc. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay at Milan Hotel.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 5 – Milan- Orientation tour of Milan - Lake Como After breakfast today, we proceed to Milan, the second largest city in Italy and famed as the design and fashion capital. Milan is Italy’s city of the future, a fast-paced metropolis where creativity is big business, looking good is compulsory and after-work drinks are an art form. We proceed on an orientation tour seeing sights such as the breath taking Duomo and its magnificent square, the Scala Museum and Theatre and then to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The structure is formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. This Galleria connects two of Milan’s most famous landmarks. After that drive to Lake como. Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps. The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that meet at the resort town of Bellagio. At the bottom of the southwest branch lies the city of Como, home to Renaissance architecture and a funicular that travels up to the mountain town of Brunate. Spend 2 hours enjoying the beauty of lake como later proceed to Zurich.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 6 –Zurich- Mt. Titlis, Ice Flyer, Snow Park and Lucerne Orientation After breakfast, proceed to Engelberg town- a base cable car station of Mt.Titlis. The TITLIS ROTAIR revolving gondola transports you easily to the mountain station. Take your time and visit the Swiss Lion shop, the world's highest watch shop. You can even have your photo taken in traditional Swiss costume in our photo studio. The glacier cave is only a snowball's throw from the mountain station. The glistening, blue ice tunnel leads deep down into the fascinating world inside the glacier. In the summer months, the Ice Flyer chair lift will take you to the glacier park where all kinds of fun snow activities await. Grab a snowtube or a speedy sled and whiz down the piste, whipping up plenty of snow as you go. Later, in the afternoon, proceed to the city of Lucerne for Orientation tour and see the Chapel Bridge-The Chapel Bridge is a covered wooden footbridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique since it contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, Jesuit Church- This beautiful church is considered to be the first large baroque style church ever built in Switzerland.Lion Monument-The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. We will proceed back to Zurich
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 7 – Zurich- OPTIONAL Excursion to Jungfrau-Top of Europe/Interlaken- Zurich After Breakfast choose an optional excursion to Mt. Jungfrau - Top of Europe. Those who don't want to go Jungfrau, have free time to explore the Interlaken by own. Our Coach will drop at Interlaken. The Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe is the highlight of any Swiss holiday. The highest railway station in Europe is located 3,454 metres above sea level. You have access to a high-alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock, which can be admired from the viewing platforms, on the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace - experience the magic. Visit the Sohinx observation tower. After the tour we will proceed for orientation tour of Interlaken. We will start from Höheweg is the main street in Interlaken, which stretches from the city's central square to the east. Roman Catholic church- Situated on Schlossstrasse, this Swiss religious building houses a Roman Catholic parish church, which offers worship masses, religious education, and other. Group members not opting for Mt. Jungfrau will have an opportunity to proceed to the city of Interlaken for an orientation tour. Later back to Zurich Hotel after having dinner.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 8 – Zurich/Rhine Fall/ Paris After Breakfast, Board your coach visit to Rhine fall The Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall in Switzerland and Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen, next to the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. proceed to onward journey to Paris. One Hour shopping time at famous Mc Arthur outlet village on route to Paris. Dinner at Indian Restaurant check in to the Hotel Paris.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 9 – Paris –Tour-Eiffel Tower visit 2nd Level-River Seine Cruise This morning enjoy a guided Orientation day introductory tour of Paris. As the The capital of France, you will be treated to a superb panoramic view of the most famous monuments. The city can also be more intimate, revealing the charm of its medieval districts and its former villages to the casual stroller. See popular sites like place de la concorde, Arc de Triomphe. Notre Dame de Paris, Louvre Pyramid, Musée d'Orsay, Palais Garnier Opera, Champs Elysees Street, Alexander Bridge, Montmatre, Concords Square, a journey to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower for breath taking view and many other historic buildings. A glimpse of the Eiffel Tower, outlined romantically against the Paris skyline — that's what you remember after visiting France. Later enjoy a cruise on River Seine. You'll be able to see the best of Paris, the city of love. After the tour, Gala dinner at Indian Restaurant / Belly Dancer / Cocktail / DJ Music. You will be dropped at famous Trocadéro Gardens The Trocadéro, site of the Palais de Chaillot, is an area of Paris, France, in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. It is also the name of the 1878 palace which was demolished in 1937 to make way for the Palais de Chaillot. Enjoy New Year and return back to Hotel at your own convenience.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Indian Dinner
Day 10 – Paris- Day at Leisure or OPT for Disneyland (Optional) After Breakfast, we will proceed to Paris, Disneyland. The Disneyland Paris 1 Day 1 Park Ticket is your passport to a full day of thrilling adventure and family fun. With this great ticket you can either spend your day at Disneyland® Park or at Walt Disney Studios Park.
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Gala Dinner
Day 11 – Paris CDG Airport Departure After buffet breakfast take a transfer to the Airport as per your flight details. End of the services.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Rome
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Arezzo
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Venice
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Milan
- Accommodation for 03 Nights in Swiss
- Accommodation for 03 Night in Paris
- Guided City Tour of Rome, Venice and Paris.
- Orientation Tour of Interlaken, Lucerne, Florence
- Paris Eiffel Tower Level 2
- Paris Seine River Cruise
- Zurich Mt. Titlis
- Venice Vaporetto Ride
- 10 Breakfast and 10 Veg / Non Veg / Jain Dinners at Indian Restaurant
- New Year's Eve Gala Dinner with 2 hours free flow of Wine, Beer, Vodka, Whiskey Black Lable, Juices & Much more.
- Hindi / English speaking Tour Leader / Manager throughout the tour
- Airport Pickup and Drop (Between 10 AM to 07 PM)
Exclusions:
- Air Tickets
- Visa and Insurance
- Extra charges/expenses of personal nature like laundry, mineral water/drinks, telephone or any other charges/ expenses not mentioned in Inclusions Optional Tours
- Mandatory tips of Euro 2 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Hotel Details:
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Hotel Details |
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ROME |
Hotel Roma Tor Vergata or Similar |
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AREZZO |
Arezzo Park Hotel or Similar |
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VENICE |
Park Hotel Villa Fiorita or Similar |
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MILAN |
Hotel ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto or Similar |
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ZURICH |
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PARIS |
Holiday Inn CDG Express or Similar |
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Costing:
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Adult Cost on Twin / Double / Triple |
€ 1510 PP |
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Single Supplement |
€ 550 PP |
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Child with Bed (3 - 11Years) |
€ 1280 PC |
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Child without Bed (3 - 11Years) |
€ 980 PC |
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Infant (0 - 2 Years) |
€ 310 PC |
Optional Services
- Disneyland Ticket 1 Day 1 Park @ 90 Euro PP
- Disneyland Ticket 1 Day 1 Park with Transfer (Min. 8 Pax) 130 Euro PP
- Disneyland Ticket 1 Day 2 Park @ 115 Euro PP
- Disneyland Ticket 1 Day 2 Park with Transfer (Min. 8 Pax) 155 Euro PP
- Disneyland Return Transfer @ 200 Euro (2 Pax to 7 Pax ) Per Van
- Paris by Night with Transfer** @ 30 Euro
- Lido Show without transfer @ 100 Euro
- Louvre Museum without transfer @ 25 Euro
- Top of Europe - Mt. Jungfrau with transfer @ 149 Euro
- Gondola Ride @100 Euro / Per Gondola 30 mins. ( Max 6 People )
- Entry Ticket of Leaning Tower of Pisa @ 18 PP
- Rome : Supplement for per night post tour extension (twin sharing basis) @ 60 Euro
According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 BC by twin sons Romulus and Remus who were raised by a she-wolf. During its twelve-century history, the Roman civilization shifted from a monarchy to an oligarchic republic to a immense empire. Since then it has been continuously inhabited, and, as head quarters first of the Roman Empire and then of the Roman Catholic Church, it has had an immense impact on the world.
Ancient Rome history in brief:
Rome began as an Iron Age hut village, founded in the mid-8th century BC. In 616, the Romans' sophisticated Etruscan neighbours seized power, but were ousted in 509, the inception of the Roman Republic. It conquered most of the rest of Italy, then turned its attentions overseas, and by the 1st century BC, ruled Spain, North Africa and Greece.
The expansion of the Roman Empire provided opportunities for power-hungry individuals, and the clashing of egos led to collapse of democracy. Julius Caesar ruled for a time as dictator, and his nephew Octavian became Rome's first emperor, assuming the title Augustus. During the reign of Augustus, Christ was born, and though Christians were persecuted until the 4th century, the new religion took hold and Rome became the main centre of Christianity. Even though it was the seat of the papacy, during the Middle Ages Rome went into decline. The city recovered spectacularly in the mid-15th century, and for over 200 years was embellished by the greatest artists of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Finally, in 1870, Rome became the capital of the newly unified Italy.
Florence, Italian Firenze, Latin Florentia, city, capital of Firenze provincia (province) and Toscana (Tuscany) regione (region), central Italy. The city, located about 145 miles (230 km) northwest of Rome, is surrounded by gently rolling hills that are covered with villas and farms, vineyards, and orchards. Florence was founded as a Roman military colony about the 1st century BCE, and during its long history it has been a republic, a seat of the duchy of Tuscany, and a capital (1865–70) of Italy. During the 14th–16th century Florence achieved preeminence in commerce and finance, learning, and especially the arts. The present glory of Florence is mainly its past. Indeed, its historic centre was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1982. The buildings there are works of art abounding in yet more works of art, and the splendours of the city are stamped with the personalities of the men who made them. The geniuses of Florence were backed by men of towering wealth, and the city to this day gives testimony to their passions for religion, for art, for power, or for money. Among the most famous of the city’s cultural giants are Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Machiavelli, Galileo, and its most-renowned rulers, generations of the Medici family. Scholars still marvel that this small city of moneylenders and cloth makers without much political or military power rose to a position of enormous influence in Italy, Europe, and beyond. The Florentine vernacular became the Italian language, and the local coin, the florin, became a world monetary standard. Florentine artists formulated the laws of perspective; Florentine men of letters, painters, architects, and craftsmen began the period known as the Renaissance; and a Florentine navigator, Amerigo Vespucci, gave his name to two continents.
The city has remained an important cultural, economic, political, and artistic force into the modern era, setting trends in political administration (especially under Mayor Giorgio La Pira in the 1950s and early ’60s) and even cultural innovation (as in its influential Modernist train station designed under Giovanni Michelucci, its football [soccer] stadium by Pier Luigi Nervi, and the Archizoom radical design movement active during the 1960s and ’70s). The region around the city has a modern and dynamic economy based on small industrial production. The city itself is far more dependent on tourism, though it also has developed newer sectors such as information technology. Florence’s key role as a market centre is reinforced by its location at the nexus of transport lines connecting northern and southern Italy. Area 40 square miles (104 square km). Pop. (2006 est.) 366,901.
The history of Venice like the city itself is unique. Inhabitants from the neighbouring mainland seeking refuge from the savage Barbarians who conquered Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, the history of Venice began with the Venetian lagoon offering a refuge for these people.
The history of Venice begins around 400 A.D. The first people to settle in the Venetian Lagoon were frightened men coming from the nearby Italian mainland. For centuries these people had enjoyed prosperous lives in a chain of splendid cities of the Roman Empire strung along the north-eastern shores of the Adriatic.
But, in the early years of the fifth century with the collapse of the Roman Empire and barbarians sweeping down from northern Europe, their communities were thrown into chaos. The populations of these towns fled before the Goths, seeking a refuge where their enemies could not follow them. And so, the history of Venice began.
As further waves of invaders swept across the mainland, more and more people sought sanctuary in the channels and shoals of the lagoon. Although, as each wave of invaders passed, so people would return to the mainland to try to resume their own lives.
According to tradition, Venice formally came into existence at the stroke of noon on the 25th March, 421 A.D. But, it wasn't until around 450 A.D. that large numbers of people decided to settle permanently in the lagoon.
The arrival of Attila the Hun, and the devastation his forces caused on the mainland were enough to help the inhabitants finally realize that to try to continue to live on the mainland was no longer possible. In fact, many of the refugees found their new lives in the lagoon more congenial than they had expected.
Living in a refuge that was both uneviable and inaccessible; where there enemies lacking both ships and a knowledge of sea could not follow; the geographical isolation of these early Venetians enabled them to enjoy an indepedence from the successive upheavals by which Italy was now being shaken.
Early Venetians lived like sea birds, their land secured only by osier and wattle. The one great wealth that the Venetians enjoyed was the fish and salt from the lagoon, which gave them the power to purchase those things that they did not possess.
For nearly 1400 years, the two or three miles of shallow water separating Venice from mainland Italy, had not only protected Venice from invaders but effectively isolated the Venetians from the Italian political life.
Untouched by the papalist and imperialist warfare, feudalism and territorial squabbles; they fixed there attention towards the East and the rich markets of the Levantine and Constantinople. And so began the great mercantile empire of the Venetian Republic.
A city built from fear, was soon to be heralded as the most dazzlingly beautiful city in the world. While the Florentines were regarded as great thinkers, the Venetians should be regarded as great doer's. For they alone conquered the malaria-ridden swamps to build a city from nothing.
Our Original Venice Walking Tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, through which the first-time visitor is subtly introduced to the beauty and complex history of the world's longest existing Republic.
The architectural and artistic treasures to be found throughout the city of Venice, reflect a continual process of enrichment through which the Venetians showed their great sense of nationalism at a time when the rest of Europe was in chaos.
Our Doge's Palace Walk introduces you to the political and social institutions that made Venice by far the most liberal and free state in Europe during the Middle ages. Along with the richly decorated chambers of the Palace that provide the perfect introduction to the great artists of Venice.
Modern day Venice is still an intriguing and mystifying city to visit. Its great history seems to reasonant throughout the whole city. Traditions and festivals continue throughout the calendar year marking events from the rich history of Venice, the Queen of the Sea.