Romantic Europe
Day 1 Departure India and arrival Milan (-/-/D)
Depart from home city and arrive Milan.
Milan is one of Italy’s most fashionable cities, home to some of the country’s major financial enterprises and the most prosperous manufacturing and commercial hub.
On arrival at Malpensa Airport, we will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel for check- in
Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Milan City tour + Pisa (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed for city tour.
Drive around the city and reach the Duomo immortalized by Michelangelo.
Piazza Del Duomo is Milan’s grandest square, home to the city’s largest Gothic cathedral. Numerous sculptors worked on the Duomo over the years. You may try spotting quirky elements such as tennis rackets and boxing gloves among the Gothic reliefs.
Then we proceed to Pisa (90mins).
We have our lunch from a local restaurant depending on the traffic and time.
The city of Pisa rises above the banks of Arno, just before the mouth of the river at Marina of Pisa. It is one of the most important cities in Tuscany and it is extremely well-known in the world, because of its famous symbol: the Leaning Tower. Spend about 30 minutes at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt.
Later we check in at the hotel.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Pisa – Florence – Rome (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Florence (3 hrs), the heart of the Tuscany region. The cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine.
Embark on a short tour visiting the Duomo. The Florence Duomo complex consists of five monuments all connected to the city’s main cathedral named Santa Maria del Fiore, but usually just referred to as the Duomo. The monuments are the Baptistery (famous for its bronze doors), Giotto’s Bell Tower (‘campanile’), the Cathedral Museum (‘Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo’), Brunelleschi’s Dome (‘cupola’), and the underground archaeological site of Santa Reparata.
The entire complex is located in or around Piazza San Giovanni and Piazza Duomo.
Later proceed to visit Piazza Della Signori’s which is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Later visit Piazzale Michelangelo, a square with a panoramic view of Florence.
After lunch, we drive through the heartland of Italy and reach Rome.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Vatican Museum, St.Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Rome.
Rome is a place where the modern and the old, the past and the present, go side by side. A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities.
Visit Vatican City, the smallest city-state in the world and the seat of the Roman Catholic religion.
First, you will see the Vatican Museum, with a visit to the world-famous Sistine Chapel, a source of pure inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike. Then, visit the Basilica of St. Peter’s, home to the architectural and artistic masterpiece of Michelangelo and Bernini which will leave you awestruck!
Lunch at a local restaurant
Then we visit the imposing Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre known for gladiators fights. This historic city has many more sights to offer; the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, etc.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Rome – Venice (B/L/D)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Venice. Lunch in between.
We reach Padova in the evening and check-in at the hotel.
The romantic city of Venice is located in the Veneto region, about an hour by road from Padova. This ancient and historically important city was originally built on 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Instead of roads, Venice relies on a series of waterways and canals.
One of the most famous areas of the city is the world-renowned Grand Canal thoroughfare, which was a major centre of the Renaissance. Another unmistakable area is the central square in Venice, called the Piazza San Marco. This is where you’ll find a range of Byzantine mosaics, the Campanile bell and, of course, the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Venice-Innsbruck (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to the pier to board your ferry to Venice Island.
Visit St Mark’s square. Piazza San Marco was constructed in the ninth century as a small square dotted with trees. The square was laid out in front of the original St. Mark’s Basilica, at the time a small chapel which was part of the Doge’s Palace. The square was separated from the palace by a small canal, the Rio Batario. Already a central gathering place for Venetians, the piazza was enlarged in 1174 after the canal and an adjoining dock were filled in. The square became paved with bricks in 1267 in a herringbone pattern. In 1735 the bricks were replaced with natural stone and laid in a more complicated pattern according to a design devised by architect Andrea Tirali. The design marked the location where merchants could set up their stalls.
Later proceed to see the glassmakers at work in the Murano Burano factories.
Visit a glass factory, where you’ll watch a glassblower creating beautiful pieces of glassware, a Murano tradition that dates back to 1291. Hear a bit about the island’s history in 1400s and 1500s, when it was the centre of glassmaking in Europe. Then go admire other sights like church decorated with mosaics and other ornamental details.
Return to hotel, check out, have lunch at a local restaurant and drive to Innsbruck (3 h 49 min) a very memorable journey through the rich European countryside.
On arrival dinner at an Indian restaurant and check in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7- Innsbruck-Zurich (B/L/D)
After breakfast, take a familiarization tour of Innsbruck.
Hidden between snow-capped mountains, little Innsbruck is a world away from other cities in Austria. Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol is one of the most beautiful towns of its size anywhere in the world, owing much of its charm and fame to its unique location – where Alps rise and peaks of the Tux Alps and Stubai surround the city.
Proceed to Swarovski Crystal Museum. Swarovski is arguably Austria’s best-known export. The crystals that brought the company a worldwide success have been incorporated into a subterranean theme park with a difference in Wattens, a suburb of Innsbruck. It’s a more modern art gallery than a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the actual creation of Swarovski’s famous crystal animals and jewellery.
The entrance leads underground through the mouth of a giant monster with crystal eyes and the highlight is André Heller’s Crystal Dome, which sparkles with ever-changing light reflected from the stones, accompanied by moody music from Brian Eno. Other exhibits include the eerie Ice Passage, illuminated with millions of sparkles and crystals.
After lunch proceeds to Zurich (3 h 17 min), an yet another mesmerizing drive.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Mt. Titlis (B/L/D)
After breakfast proceeds to Mount Titlis which is a glacier paradise at a height of 3000 metres and offers an amazing snow and ice experience on the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland. After reaching the top, you can enjoy a variety of attractions and the magnificent scenery of the Alps. There are restaurants, a sun terrace, Ice Grotto and much more. You can also board the Ice Flyer chairlift and enjoy sliding over the snow or use the Fun Lift for sledging.
After lunch, climb down the mountain by cable car and proceed for a city tour of Lucerne, including a visit to the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The famous carving of a dying lion by Bertel Thorvaldsen, a renowned Danish/Icelandic sculptor, commemorates the hundreds of Swiss guards who were massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. After visiting the Lion Monument, you will have about an hour at leisure to walk around the lake enjoying all that Lucerne has to offer.
Return to Zurich. Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 9 Zurich-Paris (B/L/D)
After breakfast,check out and drive to Paris (6 h 7 min). Lunch on the way from local restaurant.
As we proceed towards the romantic city driving past the beautiful serene view of Switzerland, we pass through the breathtaking landscapes. We enter Paris to witness the most romantic destination.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Paris (B/L/D))
After breakfast, proceed for city tour of Paris.
Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the capital of France, of art, and of fashion. The city’s monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros, and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops, and tech start-ups. The word ‘Parisian’ is synonymous with style and fashion shopping is the city’s forte.
Travel past the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Palais de Chaillot, Palais Bourbon (National Assembly) and the city’s western districts.
Make your way to Paris’ most recognizable sight – the Eiffel Tower – where you’ll take the elevator to the second level. You’ll have time to take in the amazing views at your leisure.
After lunch, proceed to visit the Louvre Museum. With its rich display of culture and stellar collections, the Louvre may be the world’s greatest art museum. The former fortress began its career as a public museum in 1793 with 2,500 paintings and now houses some 30,000, covering human civilization from antiquity to the 19th century.
The most famous works from antiquity include the Seated Scribe, the Jewels of Rameses II and the armless duo – the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo. From the Renaissance, don’t miss Michelangelo’s Slaves, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa or the museum’s works by Raphael, Botticelli and Titian. French masterpieces from the 19th century include Ingres’ La Grande Odalisque, Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa, and the work of David and Delacroix.
Later enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise to see the sights of Paris from a different perspective.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Departure (B/L/-)
After breakfast checkout and day free for an OPTIONAL tour of Disneyland or Versailles Palace.
Evening, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to India.
TOUR ENDS
TOUR COST
| For Adults | For Child With Bed | For Child No Bed |
| Rs.1,85,000 per person | Rs.171,000/- per child | Rs.1,32,000/- per child |
INCLUSIONS
- Economy class air ticket.
- Visa Charges
- Arrival and departure transfers on a private basis
- Travel Insurance up to the age limit of 70 years. Above 70, special rates apply.
- Deluxe AC Bus for sightseeing throughout the tour.
- Accommodation in 3/4 hotels with breakfast
- Meals as per the itinerary.
- Service of a English speaking professional guide.
- Service of a Tour Leader from Kerala Travels Interserve (Malayalam/English speaking).
- Entrance fees – Milan – Duomo entry, Shuttel tour to leaning tower, Florence Duomos, Florence Piazeele Michelangelo, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chappel, St. Peters Basilica, Colosseum, Murano glass outlet, Swarovski Crystal Museum, Cable car with Ice flyer (Mt. Titlis), Louvre Museum, Eiffel tower 2nd level, Seine River cruise.
- GST 5%
EXCLUSIONS
- Security deposits at the hotels, if required. Will be refunded upon checkout from the hotel.
- City tax at the hotels.
- Expenses of personal nature like minibar usage, laundry, phone and room services at the hotel.
- Beverages during meal
- International SIM Cards.
- Porterage etc
- Tips to drivers and guides as applicable.
NOTES
- Granting of visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate.
- Passengers should carry the original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Schedules and airfares may be subjected to modification without prior notification from the airlines.
- We have not booked any rooms. The room status is subject to change based on availability when the booking is done
- Rates are valid for Indian Citizens only.
- Hotel early check-in/late checkout/interconnecting rooms are subject to availability.
- No refunds for any expenses passengers might incur due to circumstances beyond our control such as flight cancellation, delays, accidents of any nature, bad weather, natural calamities, medical evacuation, etc.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Day wise itinerary may be subject to change based on local traffic and local government regulations
