GLIMPSES OF EUROPE ECONOMY
Day 1 Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam - Netherlands capital city with full cultural agenda showcasing the very best festivals, nightlife, exhibitions & events.
Day 2 Amsterdam
Today proceed to Madurodam – Holland in miniature. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airports and other Holland attractions replicated in minute detail OR visit Keukenhof (from 21st March to 19th May) – the largest spring garden in the world. You will be spellbounded at the sight of beautiful displays of over seven million Tulips, Daffodils and other flowers, spread over 80 acres of stunning landscape and thematic gardens. Then enjoy a canal cruise, which is the best way to get a good impression of how Amsterdam was built and how much still remains from the Golden Age. Later visit a cheese farm to reveal all details about making cheese. Thereafter we visit the Clog factory where you will see the process of making wooden shoes. Make a photo-stop at the iconic Windmills.
Day 3 Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris
Today discover the landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels on a walking orientation tour. Grand Place - Marvel at the medieval majesty of the Market square, gaze at the remarkable facade of the Town hall, Guild houses, Serclaes Monument and the famous Manneken Pis Statue and photo-stop at Atomium. Arrive in Paris.
Day 4 Paris
Today begin Paris city orientation tour to see the most famous landmarks. Travel past the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Visit the Paris's most famous and awaited attraction of your trip, The Eiffel Tower. Next Take the elevator and access the top level of Eiffel Tower from where you can get fantastic views of Paris city.
Day 5 Paris – Lucerne
Proceed to Lucerne. Arrive in Lucerne in the evening.
Day 6 Lucerne – Mt. Titlis – Lucerne
Today proceed to Mt Titlis, one of the highest peak in central Switzerland. As you journey to Mt Titlis in two different cable cars, you will be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows, scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of this journey will be in the world's first rotating cable car called the 'Titlis Rotair'. Visit the Ice Grotto and enjoy a ride on the thrilling Ice Flyer ride and Snow sliding (subject to operation). If weather permits, you can take a stroll on the latest attraction at Mt Titlis – The Cliff Walk. Next enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne where you will see Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke (wooden bridge). Here you will have some free time to shop for the famous Swiss Watches, knives and chocolates.
Day 7 Lucerne – Melide - Lugano – Padova
Proceed to Padova. Enroute visit 'The Swiss Miniature' at Melide situated on the beautiful lake lugano - the only miniature park in Switzerland. Dotted around the park you can admire the most famous buildings and monuments in Switzerland and this is not all: a network of 3560 metres of miniature railway wends its way through the Park with 18 trains running on tracks, crossing bridges and stopping at stations, whilst boats ply the lakes, cable cars and funiculars climb and descend mountains and cars run along the motorways. Photo Stop at Lake Lugano. Arrive in Padova in the evening.
Day 8 Padova – Venice – Florence – Pisa
Today proceed to Venice – the city of romance. Board your Vaporetto water bus to reach the Venice Island. Experience one of the most truly Venetian moments on a Gondola ride. Glide through the canals in your Gondola and see the hidden places only accessible by Gondola. Next visit a glass factory for a glass blowing demonstration. On your orientation tour of Venice see the Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, Bridge of Sighs - which served as a link between the Doge's Palace and the New Prisons, St Marks Square and the Basilica. Later Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with a replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird's eye view of the city of Florence. Arrive in Pisa.
Day 9 Pisa – Rome
Enjoy Pisa city orientation tour includes Square of Miracles, Baptistry, Cathedral and Leaning tower of Pisa. Proceed to Rome. Arrive in Rome.
Day 10 Departure From Rome
Travel to Rome. Your ancient Rome tour starts with city orientation tour to see the Roman Forum - an impressive sprawl of ruins which was the political and commercial hub of the Roman Empire, then take a brief stop at Trevi Fountain - Rome's most famous fountain, known for its legend that states if you throw a coin in the water, you will return to Rome someday. See the Circus Maximus - a Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue of ancient Rome followed by the famous Piazza Venezia, a square located in the heart of Rome and Photo-stop at Colosseum from Outside. Board the flight for your home town. Tour Concludes.
