
Day 1: Paris
Arrival in Paris, transfer to your hotel. In the evening proceed for Illuminations + Lido Show tour.Overnight stay at Paris.
Day 2: Paris
After Breakfast, proceed on a Half day city tour of Paris including visit to Opera Square, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysees, Arch of Triumph, Eiffel Tower (photo stop), Invalides, Pont-Neuf, Bastille Square & the new Opera House, Notre-Dame, Saint Germain-des-Pres. Rest of the day free at leisure.Overnight stay at Paris.
Day 3 - 4: Paris - Milan - Rome
Day free at leisure to explore the city on your own. In the evening, proceed to Paris Bercy Train station (on your own) for an overnight train to Rome. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own).Overnight stay at Rome.
Day 5: Rome
After Breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour to Ancient Rome. Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, you arrive at Piazza Venezia at the heart of the city with its Monument to Victor Emanuel II, also called 'Vittoriano'. You walk up to Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo, and take in the magnificent view over the Roman Forum and Palatine. Afterwards you stop in front of the Colosseum from which point you can see the Arches of Constantine and Tito and the Temple of Venus and Rome. Passing the Pyramid Cestia, you arrive at St. Paul's Outside the Walls which you visit to see the site where the Apostle of the People was buried. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore the city on your own.Overnight stay at Rome.
Day 6: Rome - Venice
Morning proceed to Rome Railway Station (on your own). Board the train from Rome to Venice (approximate journey time is 4.30 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel (on your own). In the evening, enjoy a romantic Gondola trip with songs and music. Overnight stay at Venice.
Day 7: Venice
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half-day tour of the three islands Murano, Burano and Torcello. Overnight stay at Venice.
Day 8: Venice - Salzburg
Proceed to Venice Railway Station (on your own). Board your train to Salzburg, Change at Villach Station for the Euro City train to Salzburg (approx journey time is 6 hrs).
Overnight stay at Salzburg.
Day 9: Salzburg
Morning proceed on a half day Mozart City tour - Stroll through Mozart's Salzburg and take a closer look at the main sights of this picturesque city. See the Mozarteum School of Music, the Marionette Theatre, the County Theatre, the house where Mozart lived, Trinity Church, the County Legal Courts, Nonnberg Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace where you will have a short stop, the Villa of Frohnburg, the Neutor tunnel, the Festival Houses, the Horsepond, Getreidegasse, the Church of St. Blasius and Mozart Square. You will also receive a ticket for a funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, which dates back to the 11th century and is the largest in Europe, from where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Salzburg.
Day 10: Salzburg - Innsbruck
Proceed to Salzburg Station (on your own). Board the train from Salzburg to Innsbruck (approx. 2 hours journey). On arrival in Innsbruck, transfer to your hotel (on your own). In the afternoon, proceed to Swarovski Crystal Museum Tour (Unescorted). Overnight stay at Innsbruck.
Day 11: Innsbruck - Zurich - Lucerne
Proceed to Innsbruck train station (on your own). Board your train for Lucerne, change at Zurich station for continuing to Lucerne.
Overnight stay at Lucerne.
Day 12: Lucerne
Today, travel by train to Engelberg (approx. 1 hrs), which is just an hour away. Experience the world’s first revolving cable car that takes (approx. 45 mins.) you to the top of Switzerland’s highest vantage point with a breathtaking 360 degree view. Spend some time in the snow with your snow disc. In the evening you return to Luzern (approx. 2 hrs). Or Take a train to Alpnachstad (approx. ½ hrs). Travel up the Pilatus (2’132 m/7’000 ft) by boarding the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (From May/June to the end of September. In wintertime take the bus from Luzern to Kriens (approx. 10 mins.) and continue with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to the Pilatus). Overnight stay at Lucerne.
Day 13: Lucerne - Interlaken
Rail trip by Brünig Express from Lucerne to Interlaken (panoramic seats in 1st class only). Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Interlaken.
Day 14: Interlaken
After breakfast, you board the train to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen (approx. 1.5 hrs). The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the highest station in Europe (approx. 1 hrs). A day of fun and excitement is awaiting you in the captivating snow peaks of Jungfraujoch– Top of Europe (3’454 m/11’333 ft). Visit the Ice Cave with its ice formations or else explore the snow on the glacier. You find a range of international restaurants on the Jungfraujoch. Return to Interlaken (approx. 2.5 hrs) by train with an optional stopover in Grindelwald.
Overnight stay at Interlaken.
Day 15: Interlaken - Frankfurt
Proceed to Interlaken train station (on your own). Board your train to Frankfurt (approx journey time is 5.30 hrs). In the afternoon, proceed to half day Frankfurt city tour.
Overnight stay at Frankfurt.
Day 16: Frankfurt - Amsterdam
Proceed to Frankfurt Railway station (on your own). Board your train to Amsterdam Central Station. On arrival transfer to hotel (on your own). Overnight stay at Amsterdam.
Day 17: Amsterdam
After Breakfast, proceed on a Half Day Panoramic City Tour of Amsterdam. You will be taken from the historical city centre, with its reminders of a glorious past, through 19th century quarters to modern day Amsterdam. A photo stop will be made at one of the remaining windmills. Also the diamond factory will be visited, which commemorates Amsterdam's wealthy past. Rest of the day free to leisure. Overnight stay at Amsterdam.
Day 18: Amsterdam
Depart to Amsterdam Airport (on your own) for your onward flight or else continue your stay in Amsterdam.
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Valid from 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2007 |
| HOTELS |
DBL |
SGL |
TRP |
| 3 Star |
2113 |
2700 |
1989 |
| 4 Star |
2699 |
3555 |
2436 |
Rates per person in GBP |
Hotels |
| 3 Star : |
Paris: Caravella or Relais De Lafayette or similar hotels;
Rome: Impero or Giada or similar hotels;
Venice: Scandinavia or Tre Achi or similar hotels;
Salzburg: Hofwrit Hotel or Hotel Ausperg Villa or similar hotels;
Innsbruck: Tourotel or Golden Krone or similar hotels;
Lucerne: Drei Konige or similar hotels;
Interlaken: Merkur or Park Mattenhof or similar hotels;
Amsterdam: Museum Square or Tulip Inn West or similar hotels;
Frankfurt: Excelsior or similar hotels; |
| 4 Star : |
Paris: Meridien Montparnasse or Concorde Lafayette or similar hotels;
Rome: Ambra Palace or Albani Hotel or similar hotels;
Venice: Carlton & Grand or Giorgine or similar hotels; Salzburg: NH Carlton or NH Salzburg City or similar hotels;
Innsbruck: Grauer Baer or Innsbruck Hotel or Sailer Hotel or similar hotels;
Lucerne: Grand Europe or Monopol or similar hotels;
Interlaken: Metropole or Du Nord or similar hotels;
Amsterdam: Memphis Hotel or Novotel Amsterdam or similar hotels;
Frankfurt: Monopol or similar hotels; |
| Our price includes : |
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17 nights accommodation |
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Arrival transfer in Paris |
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InterRail Pass (1st Class) - 22 Days |
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Sightseeing Tours |
| Price does not include : |
| Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature. |
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Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra. |
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The tour cost is subject to change without
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Hotels : Subject to Availability. |
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Supplement for high speed trains will be extra if required. |
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Rates are not valid during Fair periods, when a supplement costs will be applicable on the packages. |
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