Glimpses of Europe
Tour Duration
6 Nights / 7 Daysholiday type
CustomisedGlimpses of Europe
Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands
Highlights of the Tour
- Orientation tour of Zurich City
- Visit Mt’Titlis with Ice-Flyer Ride and Lucerne.
- Guided City Tour of Paris.
- River Seine Cruise
- A chance to see Lido Show and an illumination Tour of Paris.
- Visit the Eiffel Tower Level III.
- Orientation Tour of Brussels.
- A Photo-stop at the Atomium.
- Visit to Keukenhof (until Mid-May) or Madurodam in Netherlands.
- Photo-stop at a Windmill.
- Visit to Wooden Shoe Factory and Cheese Farm in Netherlands.
- Enjoy a Canal Cruise in Amsterdam.
- Services of Intersight Holidays Tour Manager
Hotels used
2 Nights in Zurich at Hotel Movenpick Airport / NH Airport or similar
2 Night in Paris at Radisson Blu CDG / Park Inn Roissy or similar
2 Nights in Brussels at Hotel NH Brussels Airport/ Thon Airport or similar
Enjoy a Continental Breakfast Everyday
Enjoy Indian Lunches and Dinners in Europe
07 Days Glimpses of Europe Tour Price
Adult on Twin / Triple* sharing: Rs. 68,000 + Euro 740
Child (below 12) with bed*: Rs. 68,000 + Euro 490
Child (below 12) without bed (sharing parents bed): Rs. 68,000 + Euro 350
Single room supplement: Euro 290
* As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided. Maximum 3 persons allowed per room.
Boarding from: Cochin
What your Tour Price includes
1. Cost of your round trip economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour.
2. Airport taxes as per the routing of the tour.
3. Cost of the UK and Schengen visa needed to participate in the tour.
4. Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar.
5. Services of Intersight Holidays Tour Manager
6. Meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
7. Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance policy valid for the tour. (Passengers above 60 years of age will have to pay the actual difference of the insurance premium along with the medical reports)
What your Tour Price does not include
1. Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket (calculated at 01st November, 2013 rates).
2. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
3. Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
4. Cost of the Suggested Excursions, Tips, Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone
5. charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box
7. Surcharges applicable owing to events / exhibitions / Festive periods etc.
Cost of suggested excursion in EURO:
Lido Show with Illumination tour: Euro 99 per adult / child
Reservation and payment for the suggested excursions should be made before the departure of the tour in India in Indian Rupees. Suggested excursions will be operated subject to minimum of 20 passengers.
Hotels / Flights / Itinerary / Route are subject to change without notice. Subject to RBI / GOI approval for BTQ Passengers.
Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air show, the Motor show, etc the hotels may be blocked out more than 1 year in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city centre and the itineraries may have to be altered / amended.
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13th April
Arrive into Zurich. Transfer to hotel. Check-in hotel. Refresh. Proceed for an orientation tour of Zurich.
On your orientation tour of Zurich, see the elegant Bahnhofstrasse, the busiest street of Zurich, lined with banks, shopping arcades and boutiques. See the St. Peter’s Church with the largest clock face in Europe and the famous churches of Fraumunster, known for its beautiful stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall and Grossmunster with its twin Romanesque towers.
Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel in Zurich.(D)
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14th April Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer Ride and Lucerne
After a continental breakfast, we proceed on an exciting full day excursion to Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in central Switzerland. As you journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable car rides, you will be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows, scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. See over 200 cable cars sporting different flags. Lookout for cable car number 73 that carries the Indian flag! The last leg of the ascent will be in the world’s first rotating cable car called the ‘Titlis Rotair’.
At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the “Ice- Flyer” an enclosed ski lift that travels only a few meters over the Titlis Glacier. We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the World. See the Lion Monument, ‘Lowendenkmal’ hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards.
You may take a stroll across the Kappelbrucke - the world’s oldest covered wooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss river. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop for Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc.
Overnight at your hotel in Zurich. (B,L,D)
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15th April Onto Paris
After a continental breakfast, we drive to Paris. Enjoy your journey as you pass through beautiful country sides of Switzerland and France.
Arrive into Paris by evening.
Overnight at your hotel in Paris (B,L,D)
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16th April Guided City tour of Paris Eiffel Tower III Level Suggested Excursion: Lido Show with Illumination Tour
After a continental breakfast, we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour. Experience Paris in all its charm, glamour and glory. See Place de la Concorde, the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Champs Elysees and the magnificent Opera House.
We then proceed to visit Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, where a bird’s eye view from the 3rd level will leave you breathless!!
In the evening we take you on a relaxing cruise on the river Seine. See the major monuments of Paris. After the cruise, we proceed for dinner.
The rest of the evening is free OR we suggest a grand evening with the Lido show. See the finest combination of beauty, rhythm and gaiety. Experience the charm of striking ballets, shimmering costumes and talented dance troupes. After the show, we take you on an Illumination tour of Paris. See the famous landmarks of Paris - the city of lights, magically lit up. A perfect end to this beautiful evening!!!
Overnight at your hotel in Paris. (B,L,D)
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17th April Orientation tour of Brussels
After a continental breakfast we proceed to Brussels. On arrival we proceed for an orientation tour. See the adorable Manneken Pis Statue, a charming fountain of a little boy, today the symbol of Brussels, the beautiful Grand Place, the Town Hall, Municipal Museum and St.Micahael’s Cathedral. Next we stop at the Atomium, a structure representing the concept of an iron molecule enlarged 165 billion times.
Overnight at your hotel in Brussels (B, L, D)
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18th April Keukenhof or Madurodam Visit to Wooden Shoe Factory & Cheese Farm, Canal Cruise of Amsterdam
After a continental breakfast, we drive to Lisse to visit the Keukenhof Gardens (only until mid- May), the famed National Flower Exhibition. Like the million visitors that journey here annually, you will be spellbound at the sight of beautiful displays of over seven million Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissi and other flowers. (After mid-May we drive to The Hague - political capital of Netherlands and residence of the Queen. Here we visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airports, and even doll-like figures in postures of daily activities).
Later, enjoy a demonstration on the art of making wooden shoes. Avail of the opportunity to shop for wooden shoes and other Dutch souvenirs. We stop at one of the windmills- a symbol of the Netherlands, a splendid backdrop for a family photograph.
Discover Amsterdam in a novel manner as we take you on a cruise along its 17th century canals - the best way to see this captivating city.
Overnight at your hotel in Brussels (B, L, D)
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19th April Return Home with Wonderful Memories
After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home.