DAY 01 |
Arrive London
Welcome to your 'Travel Agent
Europe tour. After On arrival transfers you comfortably to your
hotel (check in after 1600 hrs). London, the capital of Great Britain, is also
one of the world's capitals of finance, fashion, arts and entertainment, with a
history spanning two millennia and home to the great art collections,
architectural icons and a rich Royal heritage. you can relax after your long
flight and get over your jetlag. Overnight in London
(Dinner at an Indian
Restaurant)
DAY 02 |
London
Today you have a day at
leisure in London. Visit friends, go shopping or stroll around the city to
savour the excitement and hype. Why not choose to one of the many optional
tours offered by . You can sample our Optional London Delights Tour! You can
also travel back in time with a visit to the Tower of London a historic
landmark where much royal blood was spilled ! The aptly named Bloody Tower and
Traitor's Gate still fascinate. The main attraction is the Jewel house, housing
the incredible Crown Jewels including the Koh-i-noor diamond ! You have a date
with over 400 celebrities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, the world's largest
exhibition of life like wax models. Take a photograph with Amitabh Bachchan.
Later, ride the London Eye, one of the world's tallest Ferris wheels and during
the gradual 30-minute flight enjoy, views of London. Overnight in London
(Breakfast at hotel )
DAY 03 |
Onto Netherlands by a Ferry
Live history through a guided
panoramic highlight tour of London. Get acquainted with some of London's iconic
landmarks like the Tower Bridge (photostop), River Thames, London Eye, Tower of
London (photo stop), Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey,
St. Paul's Cathedral, the famous Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column at
Trafalgar Square, followed by the majesty of Buckingham Palace - which is the
Queen's official residence. Enjoy the changing of guard (on days when this
takes place). Enjoy some free time at Oxford Street and then reunite in the
evening at a pre-appointed time and place as informed by your Tour Manager. Marvel
at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir the first temple of stone to be constructed in
Europe, with its luminescent white pinnacles and glittering marble pillars. Drive
to Harwich to board your overnight cruise ferry to Hook of Holland. Traveling
in a ferry across the North Sea is sheer indulgence! Treat yourself to a world
class maritime experience, sailing in total comfort. Overnight in Ferry to The
Netherlands
( Breakfast at hotel Dinner on
Board )
DAY 04 |
Onto Brussels
Today, disembark and drive
through Dutch countryside where Windmills still wield their magic. There's a
photo stop at one. If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from
March 21st to May 20th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of
the year, visit Madurodam - an enchanting miniature city that features the best
of the Netherlands. Onto Amsterdam - Clogs, Cheese and Holland are inseparable
and a factory visit demonstrates this business. The canals beckon as you board
a glass topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and bridges. A
canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at
Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the National
Monument. Then drive onto Brussels. On arrival a walking orientation tour takes
you to the magnificent Gothic St. Michel and St. Gudula Cathedral. Then via
Galeries Saint Hubert - the world's first shopping mall, opened in 1847, to the
Grand Place, Europe's most beautiful square. This exquisite market square is
the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world
famous Belgian lace, chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized
sugar. Mmmm! Visit the Mannekin Pis, (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy,
representing the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels, which has drawn
sightseers for centuries. After dinner check into your hotel. Overnight in
Brussels
( Breakfast on board, Lunch
and Dinner at Indian Restaurant )
DAY 05 |
Onto Paris
Drive to Paris, the 'City of
Lights'. We recommend you unleash the child in you and enjoy our highly
recommended, fun-filled exclusive excursion to Parc Asterix enroute. This is
another first from Travel Agent! 7 adventure areas, 27 attractions and 6 shows
set your heart racing and keep you entertained. Ride the 80 kmph Tonnerre de
Zeus - Europe's highest wooden roller coaster; the Goudrix, the Oxygenarium,
the Transdemonium, the Menhir Express, a log flume ride with a 13 metre drop,
the Grand Splatch - a rapid river ride to keep the adrenaline flowing and the
latest addition of the Pharaonique. Thrilling rides, and incredible shows make
it a complete family attraction.(On days when we are unable to visit Parc
Asterix due to its not being open to visitors we will visit the Louvre.) After
all this fun, check into your hotel. Later this evening, don't miss our
optional Travel Agent Gala Evening and experience the joie de vivre of 'Gaie
Paris'. This enchanted evening unfolds with a cruise on the River Seine, sailing
under old and beautiful bridges, admiring illuminated monuments as you glide
by. True bliss! Sparkle over a glass of champagne, an Indian dinner and a
cabaret with extraordinary sets and extravagant costumes. You may stretch the
night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit
landmarks of Paris. It's magic! Return to your hotel. Overnight in Paris
( Breakfast at hotel )
DAY 06 |
Paris
Today visit and shop at
Fragonard - The Parfumeur an exclusive from Travel Agent. Displayed are
perfumery collections retracing 3000 years of history. Discover Fragonard's
original perfumery creations on sale at factory prices. Fragonard celebrates
your visit with a special souvenir for each visitor. Our next stop is the famed
Grevin Wax Museum, an exclusive from Travel Agent ! Grevin, a legendary site of
entertainment since 1882, was created by Alfred Grevin, to produce and showcase
life size wax models of celebrities. At the end of the 19th Century, Arthur
Meyer, founder of the famous daily newspaper "Le Gaulois", conceived
the notion of showing his readers the people in the headlines of his paper, but
in 3-D. At a time when the press did not use photographs, he came up with the
idea of creating a site where the public could see people in the news. To
implement this original plan, he called on Alfred Grevin, who was a cartoonist,
designer and famous sculptor. The Grevin opened its doors on June 5th, 1882. It
was an immediate success. At Grevin, relive glorious French history, meet
celebrities and experience the Spirit of Paris, with over 300 wax figures in a
setting of gold and marble! The latest addition is our very own "Shah Rukh
Khan". Commemorate your visit with a small memento. Enjoy a guided
panoramic city tour of the famous monuments like the Pyramid of the Louvre,
Garnier's Opera - the largest opera theatre in the world, the River Seine, the
Place de la Concorde - the site of the infamous guillotine, the Champs Elysees
- one of the most fashionable streets in the world, the Napoleanic Arc de
Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides. End the day taking in the dazzling
overview of the glittering city as you ascend by an elevator to the 3rd level
of the Eiffel Tower! After dinner return to your hotel. Overnight in Paris
( Breakfast at hotel, Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 07 |
Onto Mont Blanc in Chamonix
Today it's 'Love at first
sight' the beautiful Chamonix Valley and the majestic mountains of the Mont
Blanc range. Whilst all the Hindi movies have launched the Swiss Alps, Travel
Agent is the first to introduce the French Alps and the home of Mont Blanc to
India. Enroute a photostop at Geneva, one of Switzerland's most privileged
cities, said to have the second highest quality of living in the world !
Continue your drive and on
arrival check into your hotel. Relax and be sure to feast your eyes on the
wonderful views and after dinner tonight try out your winning streak at the
casino ! Raise a toast to your tour with Travel Agent and the Chamonix Mont
Blanc region Overnight in Chamonix
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 08 |
Onto Switzerland
Awaken to the spectacular
delights of the glacier around you. Enjoy our excursion to the Aiguille du Midi
(weather permitting) - a ride on the highest and most impressive cable car,
which lifts you to 3842 meters for an unforgettable view of the Alps, with its
own postage stamp and a letterbox ! Continue your excursion with a ride on the
nostalgic red rack and pinion railway to Montenvers. The train climbs a steep
track, through scenic Alpine scenery, to a stunning vantage point above the
'Mer de Glace' (Sea of Ice) Glacier. You know you've really arrived when you
stand at 1913 meters, at the 'Mer de Glace', which is 7 kms long and 200 meters
thick, with a surface dimension of 40 kms ! A crystal gallery, a wildlife
exhibition, an ice garden and the famous ice grotto 100 meters long, carved
each year into the heart of the glacier, awaits you ! This afternoon a drive
along the Wine road - the sunny vineyard slopes of the Lavaux which are
protected from development, being one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
brings you to Vevey a town on the north shore of Lake Geneva. One of the
"Pearls of the Swiss Riviera", its lakeside location has breathtaking
views of the Alpine panorama. It is also the headquarters to Nestle. Vevey's
most famous inhabitant was probably the comedian Charlie Chaplin, who spent the
last twenty five years of his life here. A short walk leads you to the monument
dedicated to him on the lakeshore. Enjoy some shopping at Lionel Meylan. Later
enjoy a drive along the palm-tree and flower adorned shore way from Vevey to
visit Montreux nestled in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards
and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. End the day with a
photo stop outside the Chillion castle. Later check into your hotel. Overnight
in Switzerland.
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 09 |
Switzerland
Glacier 3000 awaits ! Travel
Agent give you another first with the launch of Glacier 3000 - the everlasting
snow mountain. A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster
(weather permitting), the World's highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along
at approx. 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to
go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, followed by 10 curves, 6
waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges. There is also a tribute to your visit with Travel
Agent. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch and a souvenir for each family. Later ride the
Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the
eternal snow. Return to Col du Pillion. Exclusive entertainment is lined up for
you. A mountain that's all yours ! We make sure that ultimate fantasy comes
true with Mt. Travel Agent, it's only for you ! Getting there is half the fun !
Wind your way uphill in a cable car (weather permitting) with a panoramic 360
degree view. That's not all ! We top it with Disco Dancing and a sumptuous
Dinner ! With Travel Agent you're constantly on a high ! (In the event of bad
weather and the cable car not operating a gala dinner will be organised
instead). Overnight in Switzerland
(Breakfast at hotel, Lunch and
Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 10 |
Switzerland
Today you have a choice of
either spending the entire day in Interlaken on your own or choosing our
optional excursion to the Jungfrau, the ‘Top of Europe', a wonderful world of
glaciers and eternal ice. Onto Jungfrau. Reach the highest altitude railway
station by a charming, red cogwheel train, amid dramatic mountain scenery !
What could be more tempting in this icy cold scenario, than a hot Indian lunch
! Walk on the great Aletsch Glacier, visit the glistening Ice Palace, and the
Sphinx Observation Terrace. Descend to visit the popular holiday resort of
Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes of Brienz and Thun,
where even today you see horse-drawn carriages. Return to your. hotel after
dinner. Overnight in Switzerland
(Breakfast at hotel and Dinner
at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 11 |
Onto Innsbruck
You will have another
encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Next, your drive today takes you
to the Principality of Liechtenstein and a stop at Vaduz - the capital, famous
for postage stamps. Later drive to Austria. En route halt at the
internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, and prepare to be
dazzled at the 'Chambers of Wonder'! In a wondrous blue hall dominated by a
Unicum - a wall of crystal, you see the world's biggest crystal and it's
smallest! Millions of people from all corners of the globe, have already been
thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them! Continue a scenic
drive to Innsbruck. Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe's most
beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has
hosted the Winter Olympics twice! Our orientation tour introduces you to its
world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic
balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with
gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to the Imperial Church followed by the
'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800
years ! Check into your hotel. Later enjoy a continental dinner. Overnight in
Innsbruck
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 12 |
Onto Venice
Today your journey takes you
on a drive past quaint villages, medieval castles and fruit orchards and
cutting across the fertile Adriatic Plains, to the magical lagoon city of
Venice. Nothing prepares you for the captivating city of canals and palaces -
Venice is simply unique ! Built on 117 small islands, it is a pedestrian's
city, so get set for a walking tour. Cruise from Tronchetto Pier and glide
romantically past fairytale palaces, through incredible miniature canals to the
Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square), where you disembark. Napoleon dubbed the
Square the 'finest drawing room in Europe' for its constant carnival atmosphere
! Witness the bronze Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the
past 500 years! From there to the Doge's Palace, connected by the 'Bridge of
Sighs' to its prisons. It was from here that the legendary lover Casanova made
his famous escape! End this exciting tour with a brief visit to a Murano Glass
Showroom for a demonstration in glass blowing. It was on the island of Murano
that glass was first made in Europe and hand blown Venetian glass is world
famous. Celebrate with a scrumptious dinner and a surprise gift per family as
you enjoy a cruise to Tronchetto Pier. Overnight in Venice
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
at an Indian Restaurant and Dinner at Cruise to Tronchetto Pier )
DAY 13 |
Onto Umbria
Drive across the Apennine
Mountains, along the Brenta River past Bologna, to Pisa - the hometown of
Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame from its Leaning
Tower! It has leaned almost since construction first started, due to the swampy
soil beneath it. At a photo stop here, note its striking beauty along with its
characteristic tilt. It is the Duomo's (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together with
the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles. Continue to
Florence, a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic
treasures per square metre than any other city in the world! Included in your
walking tour of Florence is a visit to the remarkable Duomo (when open for
visitors), which is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. Besides it, is
the 'Gate to Paradise' - the heavenly gilded bronze doors of the Baptistry,
originally a pagan temple and an open-air gallery in Signoria Square. Walk on
the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in the city. After all
this exercise, add to the feel good factor. Its time to indulge yourself with
some more works of art - genuine Florentine leather bags and souvenirs! Happy
shopping! Drive to the magical Piazzale Michelangelo for a view of the city. After
an exciting tour, drive through a stretch of olive groves and vineyards to the
Umbria region where on arrival you will be checked into your hotel. Overnight
in Umbria
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 14 |
Onto Rome
Rome was not built in a day'-
the truth of this oft quoted adage hits you with full force, as we pack in all
the 'must see' agenda into our guided panoramic city tour! According to legend,
Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Start your introduction to
Rome with a journey to The Vatican the smallest nation in the world! It boasts
a priceless art collection and is probably per square foot the richest country
in the world! Visit the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museum complexes in
the world. A must see is the Sistine Chapel. The most famous square of the
Vatican is St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, the spiritual centre
of Christendom. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica,
one of the largest churches in the world. Pay tribute to the brave Gladiators
of Rome, with a photo stop at the mighty Colosseum. At this amphitheatre, the
notorious and gory gladiatorial games were held, where they fought one another
and wild animals while the crowd roared! See the triumphal Arch of Constantine,
one of the most important commemorative monuments of antiquity and then drive
through Piazza Venezia, the main square in Rome, where the grandiose monument
to the reunification of Italy is often referred to as the Marble wedding cake! Pass
the Circus Maximus - the Hippodrome - known for its ancient chariot races,
which was reconstructed by Hollywood for 'Ben Hur' ! Pass the ruins of the
Roman Forum and end the tour at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend has it, that
if you make a wish and toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain,
you are sure to return to Rome ! We at Travel Agent look forward to that! After
an exciting tour, relax as you drive to dinner and your hotel. Note: Due to
Rome city regulations, certain roads may be off limits for long distance
coaches. This may result in the Rome sightseeing being done partly by foot /
public transport. Overnight in Rome
( Breakfast at hotel , Lunch
and Dinner at an Indian Restaurant )
DAY 15 |
Depart Rome
Good times need never end! As
you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points
of your 'Travel Agent European Discovery' tour. We are confident you will join
us again sometime soon…
( Breakfast either in the
hotel or on board the flight. )
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