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Tour Plan
Day 01
London
Day 01 - Arrive London
Upon arrival at London, complete customs and immigration formalities. Meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city. The metro is the best mode of transport. We recommend you buy the Oyster Card which is available at any of the Underground metro stations. It is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, tube, tram and rail services in London. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 02
Buckingham Palace
Day 02
Canary Wharf
Day 02
Gardens of Hampton Court Palace
Day 02
Green Park
Day 02
Greenwich Royal Observatory
Day 02
Hampton Court Palace
Day 02
Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall
Day 02
Houses of Parliament - Big Ben
Day 02
Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster
Day 02
Houses of Parliament - Westminsters Abbey
Day 02
Hyde Park
Day 02
Kensington Gardens
Day 02
Kensington Palace
Day 02
Kensington Park
Day 02
London Eye
Day 02
National Maritime Museum
Day 02
O2 Millennium Dome
Day 02
Saint Jamess Park
Day 02
St. Pauls Cathedral
Day 02
Thames River Cruise
Day 02
The Shard
Day 02
The Shard Viewing Area
Day 02
Tower Bridge
Day 02
Tower of London
Day 02 - London Hop on Hop off Bus
After breakfast, discover the city at your own pace on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus which takes you to all the must see spots in the city, with a ticket that's valid on all routes operated by open-top buses for 24 hours. Take an extensive sightseeing route, which takes you through all the top attractions around Central London including Kensington and Hyde Park. Hyde Park is the largest of four parks which form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park (19 hectares), past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace and then on through Saint James's Park (23 hectares) to Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. Kensington Palace is situated at the western end of Kensington Gardens one of the royal parks. Your ticket also includes the Thames River Cruise; travel to Greenwich and explore the National Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Royal Observatory. The imposing Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the O2 Millennium Dome, View from The Shard and other London landmarks coming alive against the glittering night sky make for a truly unforgettable sight. Visit the Hampton Court Palace, and it's beautiful gardens, to see history unfold before your very eyes. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 03
Warner Brothers Studio
Day 03 - London : Warner Brothers Studio
After breakfast, transfer to Warner Bros Studio where you can explore the magic of the world-renowned Harry Potter film series. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and breath-taking animatronics that made these films so popular all over the world. Later return to your hotel. The evening is free for shopping. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 04
Bicester Village
Day 04 - London : Bicester Village
After breakfast, proceed for a trip to one of the world's premier luxury shopping destinations, Bicester Village, home to over 130 designer outlet boutiques set around delightful open-air pedestrianized streets. Offering discounts of up to 60 per cent on previous seasons' collections from the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brand names including Anya Hindmarch, Aquascutum, Bally, Cath Kidston, Church's, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Matthew Williamson, Rupert Sanderson, Salvatore Ferragamo, Samsonite, Ted Baker and Temperley London, among others, Bicester Village is set in Oxfordshire, close to the idyllic Cotswolds, about an hour from London. For a perfect end to a frenetic evening of shopping, we recommend dining on the Bateaux London cruise on River Thames, the ultimate indulgence where gourmet food, breathtaking river views, live entertainment and warm, yet professional service come together in a perfect symphony under the stars. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 05
Amsterdam
Day 05
Dam Square
Day 05 - London : Amsterdam
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the St. Pancras Station for your Eurostar train to Amsterdam. Arrive Amsterdam in about 4 hours. Upon arrival, complete customs and immigration formalities, meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free to explore the happening area of Dam square and its night life. Overnight at your hotel in Amsterdam.
Day 06
Boat trip on the IJsselmeer Lake
Day 06
Cheese tasting session at a local cheese factory
Day 06
Delft blue and white ceramic pottery factory tour
Day 06
Delft
Day 06
Demo by a traditional clog maker
Day 06
Madurodam
Day 06
Peninsula Marken iconic wooden houses
Day 06
The Hague - King Willem Alexanders Working Palace
Day 06
The Hague - Peace Palace
Day 06
The worlds oldest House of Parliament at The Hague
Day 06
Volendam
Day 06
Windmills in Zaanse Schans
Day 06 - Amsterdam : Full Day North and South Holland including Madurodam and 1 hour Amsterdam canal cruise
After breakfast, proceed for a full day best of Holland tour. You will first travel by bus to the peaceful countryside and traditional windmills in the villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam, to the north of the capital. After visiting an antique working windmill and seeing a demonstration by a traditional clog maker, there will be a fun cheese tasting session at a local cheese factory. Afterwards, you will be taken on a boat trip on the IJsselmeer Lake to the peninsula Marken to see the town's iconic wooden houses. In the afternoon you will visit the historic centre of Delft, with its picturesque canals and medieval churches. Delft is perhaps best known for its traditional blue and white ceramic pottery. This tour will take you inside one of the few remaining Delftware factories to see how these beautiful decorations are made. From there you will travel to The Hague and see the world's oldest House of Parliament that is still in use today and King Willem-Alexander's working palace. We'll stop for a quick photo at the Peace Palace, which is famous for being home to the International Criminal Court of the United Nations. To finish off the day, you'll visit the famous miniature park of Madurodam, which contains realistic small-scale replicas of the country's most iconic landmarks.
Day 07
Car Free village Giethoorn
Day 07
Geithoorn Boat Tour
Day 07
Lake Bovenwiede
Day 07 - Amsterdam : Full Day Trip to Giethoorn
After breakfast, escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn. Giethoorn's city center is filled with canals and is car free. You will drive on an old sea, what is today one of the biggest Lakes of Western Europe. When you reach Giethoorn you board an electrical boat for a 1-hour guided tour. Sail past beautiful restored thatched-roof farmhouses, duck under bridges and sail on the lake Bovenwiede where people move themself forward with punting (traditional transport system of Giethoorn). After the boat tour, you will have free time to explore the fairylike village on your own.
Day 08
Brussels
Day 08
Chocolate Tasting Tour
Day 08
Galeries Royales Saint Hubert
Day 08
Lively Sainte Catherine Neighborhood
Day 08 - Amsterdam : Brussels : Chocolate Tasting Tour
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the station to catch your train to Brussels. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and leave your luggage and proceed for a one hours Chocolate Tasting Tour starting at 1400hrs. Meet your group directly at the city's famous Grand Place, and venture to an array of Brussels' beloved chocolate shops. Enjoy a delicious introduction to Belgium's chocolate-making traditions on this tasting tour of Brussels. Learn about local delicacies, discover how chocolate is made, and do plenty of sampling. As you go, you'll also visit popular Brussels highlights like the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, will tour the lively Sainte Catherine neighborhood, and more. Pay visits to a selection of Brussels' top chocolate shops. Learn more about how chocolate is made, and enjoy generous samples Discover popular Brussels landmarks and neighborhoods along the way In addition to the chocolate, you can try a traditional Belgian waffle. Later return back to your hotel and check in. The evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Brussels.
Day 09
Art Nouveau houses
Day 09
Brussels Market Square
Day 09
City Hall
Day 09
EU Commission Building
Day 09
European Parliament
Day 09
Grand Place
Day 09
Houses of Parliament - Parliament of Brussels
Day 09
Photostop at the Atomium
Day 09
Royal Square
Day 09 - Brussels : Half Day the Grand Brussels Experience Coach Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day Grand Brussels Experience Coach tour. Discover the legendary landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels on a bus and walking tour of the beautiful Belgian capital. Set out to explore the sights with a knowledgeable guide; marvel at the medieval majesty of the Market Square and gaze at the remarkable façade of the City Hall. Short guided walking tour of Grand Place, the heart of medieval Brussels Royal Residence, Royal Square, Houses of Parliament, and Art Nouveau houses. See the EU Commission and European Parliament. At the ends of the tour stop at the Atomium for a photo stop there. The second half is free for you to explore Brussels on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Brussels.
Day 10
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Day 10
Bruges Market Square
Day 10
Bruges
Day 10
Castle of the Counts
Day 10
Ghent
Day 10
Old port
Day 10
St. Bavos Cathedral
Day 10 - Brussels : Full Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty and rich historical heritage of Ghent and Bruges on a full-day trip from Brussels. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the UNESCO-listed city of Ghent as you visit legendary landmarks like the Castle of the Counts, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and the picturesque old port. Then, travel through the verdant Belgian countryside to Bruges in order to witness the architectural beauty and winding waterways of the iconic city. Stroll quaint cobbled streets on the way to Market Square and absorb the sacred ambiance of the Basilica of the Holy Blood during your comprehensive tour of the city. Later return back to Brussels and overnight at your hotel in Brussels.
Day 11
Palace of Versailles Gardens
Day 11
Palace of Versailles Grand Trianon
Day 11
Palace of Versailles Outside view
Day 11
Palace of Versailles Queens Hamlet
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Palace of Versailles Royal Apartments
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Palace of Versailles Small Trianon a part of Marie Antoinette Estate
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Palace of Versailles The Hall of Mirrors
Day 11
Palace of Versailles The Royal Chapel
Day 11
Paris
Day 11 - Brussels : Paris : Half Day Skip the Line Palace of Versailles Tour
After breakfast, checkout early by 8 am and transfer to station for your train to Paris which is approximately 1hour 40 minutes. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and leave your luggage and head for the 1 pm Half day Skip the line Palace of Versailles tour. Spend a half-day exploring the unforgettable attractions of Versailles, the extraordinary gardens and opulent palace that are both on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Follow a knowledgeable guide through the historic buildings and monuments of King Louis XIV's 17th-century residence, imagining the ornately-decorated Baroque rooms as a private home for the royal family and the nobility they entertained. Later, check in at your hotel after returning from the tour. Overnight at your hotel in Paris.
Day 12
Arc de Triomphe
Day 12
Champs-Elysees
Day 12
Eiffel Tower
Day 12
Jardin Tuileries
Day 12
Louvre
Day 12
Optional Lido Show
Day 12
Optional Moulin Rouge Show
Day 12
Place de la Concorde
Day 12
Seine River Cruise
Day 12 - Paris City Tour including Seine River Cruise
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Paris (No hotel pick up and drop- the tour starts from central location and end too at a central location). Greet your guide and group in central Paris at the pre-arranged time, board your air-conditioned coach, and set out to explore the city's sights. Glide past the Arc de Triomphe, head down the Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde, and observe the Jardin Tuileries and the Louvre. Learn about the sights as you pass them with audio commentary available in several languages. Next, take to the water as you set sail on the Seine River. Take in key Paris monuments along the way. Then, disembark and head to the Eiffel Tower. Bypass the lengthy ticket lines with your skip-the-line access and take the elevator up to the second floor. Marvel at the views out to the Sacre Coeur basilica, the Pompidou, and Les Invalides. Spend as much time as you like here, where your tour concludes, before enjoying more of what the city has to offer independently. The evening is free for exploring Champs Elysees, the world famous shopping street of Paris or you can go for the optional Lido Show or the Moulin Rouge Show. Overnight at your hotel in Paris.
Day 13
Paris Disneyland
Day 13 - Paris : Disneyland
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour to Disneyland Paris. This is a one day pass to Disneyland Resort Paris that gives a full day in one of the two parks. This includes transfer and return on board a luxury coach from the center of Paris to Disneyland Paris and admission ticket for Walt Disney Studios Park or the Disneyland Park. If you decide to step through the Walt Disney Studios Gates, let your imagination soar and immerse yourself in the never-ending, always fascinating world of movies and television. Yet by choosing the Disneyland Park Themes, an enchanting kingdom filled with fun, fantasy and discovery will form before your eyes, a world of make-believe characters, shows and attractions. Whichever park you visit, you will discover the most magical place on earth inspired by the most magical dream of all. Overnight at your hotel in Paris.
Day 14
Funky Chocolate Club
Day 14
Interlaken
Day 14 - PARIS : Basel : Interlaken, Funky Chocolate Club
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the Gare De Lyon station to catch your high speed TGV train to Basel. Upon arrival, use Swiss pass to change trains and catch the next train to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken and transfer to your hotel on your own. Usually you hotel would be within walking distance to either of the two stations in Interlaken. Check in at your hotel. In the evening suggest you to attend the Swiss Chocolate making workshop at the Funky Chocolate Club in Interlaken which is chargeable. The workshop takes 75 minutes depending on your creativity and how many photos you want to take. Your chocolates need to cool down for a minimum of 60 minutes after the workshop. Please plan your trip so you can come and pick up your gift wrapped chocolate bars 60 minutes after the end of the activity or anytime the next day. Overnight at your hotel in Interlaken.
Day 15
Bollywood Restaurant
Day 15
Grindelwald
Day 15
Ice Palace Jungfraujoch
Day 15
Jungfraujoch Bahn Cog Wheel train from Kleine Scheidegg
Day 15
Jungfraujoch Bahn
Day 15
Optional Sledding at Jungfraujoch
Day 15
Optional Snow Tube Ride Jungfraujoch
Day 15
Optional Tirolienne Ride at Jungfraujoch
Day 15
Sphinx Terrace
Day 15 - Interlaken : Mount Jungfraujoch
After breakfast, proceed to Interlaken Ost station and collect your train tickets by submitting your voucher and showing your Swiss Travel Pass. Board the Jungfrau Railways train. The first stop is the Lauterbrunnen station where you change trains after which the train climbs uphill for jaw dropping views of the Lauterbrunnen valley. After arriving at Kleine Scheidegg station you again change trains, but this time it's the famous red cog wheel train for the steep climb ahead. The majority of this section is in a tunnel. The train will make a short stop along the way, at Eismeer. You can get off the train for a few minutes to enjoy the views through the panoramic windows. At the top you visit Sphinx Terrace which is the Europe's highest-altitude vantage point at 3571 meters, The Ice Palace where you can enjoy exquisite ice sculptures, Alpine Sensation Tour - all free of charge. You can also try chargeable rides such as snow tubing, Sledding or Tyrolienne- a 200 meter flight attached to a cable. If you feel hungry on top you can even try out Indian food on top at the Bollywood restaurant. On the return leg or your journey we recommend you to change trains at Kleine Scheidegg for Grindelwald. Once you arrive at Grindelwald, if time permits, you should explore this stunning beautiful village on foot for some time before you can catch a train back to Interlaken using your Swiss Pass. Overnight at your hotel in Interlaken.
Day 16
Cliff Walk
Day 16
Glacier Cave
Day 16
Glacier Park Snow Tubing
Day 16
Ice Flyer
Day 16
Lucerne
Day 16
Optional Boat Ride at Trubsee
Day 16
Optional Ziplining at Trubsee
Day 16
Titlis Rotair
Day 16 - Interlaken Lucerne : Mt. Titlis
After breakfast, depart early morning to Lucerne by train. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel (which we recommend to keep it close to Lucerne Station) and leave your baggage and catch a train to Engelberg. There is a train every 1 hour from Lucerne to Engelberg and vice versa. Upon arrival, walk to the exchange counter to exchange your voucher with actual tickets. The trip to the summit takes approx. 40 minutes. First you take the gondola 'TITLIS Xpress' from the Valley Station to Stand. It passes the mid-station Trubsee, but you can stay seated there. In Stand, you switch to a cable car to the top of the Titlis. This cable car is called 'Rotair' and has a revolving cabin for 360° views. At the top of Mt. Titlis (10'000 ft. above sea level), a high alpine panorama awaits you. Take a walk over the Cliff Walk, the highest suspension bridge in Europe or visit the stunning Glacier Cave. Get closer to those deep crevasses on your Mount Titlis tour with a ride on the Ice Flyer or visit the Glacier Park where you can try snow tubing, even during the summer. Stop for lunch at one of the restaurants or relax with a drink as you soak up the sun from the terrace. On the way back you can get off at Trubsee and try out some exciting optional activities there like Ziplining or rowing a boat on Lake Trubsee. Later return to Lucerne the same way and if time permits, you can do some local shopping at Lucerne Station before you step back into your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Lucerne.
Day 17
FIFA Museum
Day 17
Recommended Rock boat tour at Rhine Falls
Day 17
Rhine Falls
Day 17
Zurich
Day 17 - Lucerne : FIFA Museum : Rhine Falls : Zurich
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Lucerne and catch a train to Zurich Central. Suggest you to stay near the Zurich HB or Central station. Leave your luggage at the hotel and proceed to the FIFA World Football museum by tram. The museum is usually free with Swiss Pass every year but do cross check before planning. Zurich HB to Zurich Enge, Bahnof - Tram journey of 8 min every 10 minutes. The FIFA World Football Museum shows how international football has continued to evolve and sparked enthusiasm worldwide. The centrepiece is undoubtedly the gallery of the FIFA World Cup - a must for all fans. With numerous attractions, audio-visual content and varied exhibition areas - which should also stimulate thought - the FIFA World Football Museum shows the global impact of football. Next, visit Rhine Falls. Take the same tram route back to Zurich HB station. Now, to reach Rhine Falls, Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall is the closest train station but from there you can only see the Rhine fall from above. Most people visit the falls from the other side of the Rhine, below the falls. If you like to take the boat to the small rock in the middle of the falls, you have to start from here. In this case you start from Zurich HB station and catch a train to Schaffhausen and from there the bus no. 1 towards Rhine fall. You will find two bus No. 1's on the two sides of the road, but on one side, the sign in front of the bus no. 1 (you know the destination electric sign) will show the words "Rheinfall" .You get off when the bus stop announcement system on the bus says a stop, accompanied with the English announcement "Rhine Falls" which is the Neuhausen Zentrum Bus stop. Next, follow the signs towards Rhine Falls for buses and cars. There is a pedestrian walking don't worry. You will pass through a tunnel, cross the road about 2 or 3 times, and then down either stairs or a slope (your choice) until you eventually wind at the spot where you view the Rhine Falls from afar. The spot is directly next to the boat rides starting point. Later by evening return to your hotel in Zurich for check in. Overnight at your hotel in Zurich.
Day 18 - Zurich Dep
After breakfast, checkout and depending on your flight timing catch the train from Zurich HB station to Zurich Airport by buying a separate sector ticket as you would have already exhausted your 4 days Swiss Pass.