DAY -1

London – Dover - Ferry – Calais – Paris

Meals

Dinner

City

London

Hotel

Hotel

This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short channel crossing to Calais. On entering France, we join the super fast highways for the drive to Paris, one of the most exciting and popular cities of Europe, renowned for its fashion, perfumes, and of course the most talked about French champagne and wines. On arrival in Paris, we visit the third floor (*) of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Tonight why not join us for an exciting optional Lido Paris CabaretShow.

DAY -2

Paris

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner

City

Paris

Hotel

Hotel

Paris City Tour
This morning, on our orientation tour of Paris, we will be introduced to the main sights of this beautiful city: Hotel des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the Opera. We then proceed to Versailles, to visit the magnificent Gardens at the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the famous “Sun King”. After dinner you may either rest in your hotel or join the additional excursion - Evening in Paris Tour. On our tour we will see the main sights illuminated. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

OR

Disneyland Paris Theme Park (**)
This morning we drive to the famous Disneyland Paris Theme Park where a day of excitement awaits the entire family. Meet your favourite Disney characters, watch amazing shows, ride the hair-raising “Space Mountain: Mission 2” roller coaster, enter Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril and find yourself in a runaway wagon speeding through the ancient ruins. After dinner you may either rest in your hotel or join the additional excursion - Evening in Paris Tour. On our tour we will see the main sights illuminated.

DAY -3

Paris - Switzerland: Geneva

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Switzerland

Hotel

Hotel

This morning enjoy an amazing cruise (***) on the River Seine - admire the spectacular facades from your covered boat. We then begin our drive to Geneva, Switzerland’s truly international city and home to many international organizations. On our panoramic tour, we will see the main sights: UN buildings, English gardens, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’eau. Later, we check-in at our hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY -4

Switzerland: Glacier 3000 - Le Château de Chillon - Montreux

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Switzerland

Hotel

Hotel

Today we visit Glacier 3000: enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn, and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000 m high. Experience a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (entrance not included), the world's highest bobsleigh track or take a ride on a specially-designed vehicle, the Snow Bus (ticket not included), which takes guests on a ride over the glacier. We then visit Le Château de Chillon, an architectural jewel located in the most beautiful setting imaginable - on the shores of Lake Geneva, right at the foot of the Alps. This monument with over 1000 years of history, has inspired artists and writers, from Victor Hugo to Lord Byron. Later we proceed to town of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, where you have some free time to explore the lakeside. Late evening we return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY -5

Switzerland: Interlaken

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Switzerland

Hotel

Hotel

Early morning, we drive to the town of Interlaken, the scene of many “Bollywood” films, where you have some time to browse through the shops. Here you can join the additional excursion: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken a short drive brings us to Lauterbrunnen (or Grindelwald Grund), where we board the train for the scenic journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres (weather permitting). Visit the Ice Palace with ice sculptures or enjoy the panoramic views from the Sphinx Terrace. Early evening we begin our descent. Passengers who do not join the additional excursion will have free time in Interlaken. Later we return to our hotel.

DAY -6

Switzerland: Vevey - Broc - Lucerne

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Lucerne

Hotel

Hotel

This morning, we first drive to the town of Vevey, one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”, where we visit the Lionel Meylan S.A. - Horlogerie & Bijouterie, for a demonstration of watch making. We then stop at the lakeside, where you can take a photo of Vevey's most famous inhabitant, Charlie Chaplin, who spent the last twenty five years of his life here. This afternoon, we visit the Chocolate Factory at Broc. Later, we drive to Lucerne to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. Arrive at our hotel late evening and check-in for an overnight stay

DAY -7

SSwitzerland: Rhine Falls - Black Forest - Frankfurt / Mannheim area

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Switzerland

Hotel

Hotel

Today, after breakfast we depart for Schaffhausen to visit the majestic Rhine Falls. Continuing our drive, we cross the German border. We pass through small idyllic villages in the enchanting Black Forest region, where you will marvel at the timeless serenity and unparalleled scenery around you. Our next stop is at a Cuckoo Clock outlet where you have time to shop for cuckoo clocks and other souvenirs. Joining the autobahn we proceed to Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the River Neckar, to see Heidelberg Castle from the Karl-Theodore-Brücke (photo stop). Later we continue our drive and check-in at our hotel for an overnight stay

DAY -8

Frankfurt / Mannheim area - Rhine Cruise - Cologne The Netherlands

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Rhine Valley

Hotel

Hotel

Early morning we drive to the Rhine valley we board a cruise ship for an unforgettable trip along the River Rhine. Admire the majestic views, mountain top fairy tale castles and fortresses from a bygone era. Continuing our drive we arrive at the famous city of Cologne where you can marvel Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral. Proceed west across Germany and into The Netherlands. Late evening we check-in at our hotel for an overnight stop.

DAY -9

The Netherlands: Den Haag / Lisse – Calais - Ferry – Dover – London

Meals

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

City

Neatherlands

Hotel

Hotel

This morning we visit Madurodam Model Village to see miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in Holland between March 20th and May 17th). Early afternoon we depart and journey south for Calais to board the ferry for the return channel crossing. On arrival at Dover port, we proceed to London, where the tour ends, and it is time to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Note (*): The reservation for the visit to the Eiffel Tower is subject to availability, and could be up to the 2nd Floor or 3rd Floor.

Note (**): A supplement is payable for the visit to Disneyland Paris Theme Park – the details are mentioned under Additional Excursions below.

Note (***): Please note that the River Seine Cruise may be operated on either Day 1, Day 2 or Day 3 as per convenience.