European Whirl - Summer 2019 From Mumbai by Cox and Kings Holiday Club

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United Kingdom » France » Switzerland » Austria » Italy

₹ 205470
Price(per person) 13 Days
Trip Duration

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive London

Departure Dates as mentioned below
May 2019 - 07, 18
June 2019 - 18, 25
July 2019 - 02, 09, 23
August 2019 - 13
September 2019 - 03
Welcome to your 'Cox & Kings - European Whirl' tour.

On arrival, your Cox & Kings representative will greet you at the 'meeting point' at the exit. After immigration and customs, you will be transferred comfortably to your hotel check-in after 1600 hours.

Cox & Kings takes care to schedule your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag.

Note: Depending on the flight availability, you may arrive in Birmingham, Manchester, Gatwick, Heathrow or similar airports.

Overnight in London.

Dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Highlights of your Tour

London Eye

Parc Asterix

Mt. Cox & Kings

Glacier 3000

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

St. Mark's Square

Square of Miracles

Day 2 : London

Today, live history through a guided city tour of London. Get acquainted with some of London's iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge, Tower of London, the River Thames. Continue your tour to Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, The London Eye, the famous Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column at Trafalgar Square followed by the majesty of Buckingham Palace which is the Queen's official residence. Also witness the Changing of the Guard subject to operation.

Then, experience the thrill as you ride the London Eye, the world's fourth tallest Ferris wheel. During the gradual 30-minute flight, enjoy views of London.

Later, enjoy some leisure time at Oxford Street and then reunite in the evening at a pre-appointed time and place as informed by your Tour Manager.

Overnight in London.

Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Hotel : Copthorne Tara Hotel Or Similar, London

Day 3 : London - Paris

Today, proceed to Folkstone to cross the English Channel through the Eurotunnel or drive to Dover to take the ferry and arrive in Calais. Drive through beautiful landscapes to Paris, the 'City of Lights'.

On arrival, check-in to your hotel.

Here we relax for a bit, freshen up and then head out to feast on a wonderful Indian dinner.

Overnight in Paris.

Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Day 4 : Paris

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on our highly recommended and fun- filled exclusive excursion to Parc Asterix. Here, 7 adventure areas, 27 attractions and 6 shows will set your heart racing. Thrilling rides and incredible shows make it a complete family attraction.

Later, enjoy a guided city tour seeing 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 2nd Level of the Eiffel Tower!

After dinner, the rest of the evening is at leisure.

You can opt for a 'Gala Evening in Paris' and experience the joie de vivre of 'Gaie Paris'.

Overnight in Paris.

Breakfast at the hotel, packed lunch from an Indian restaurant and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Hotel : Holiday Inn Paris - Porte De Clichy Or Similar, Paris

Day 5 : Paris

Today, after breakfast, proceed to visit Grevin Wax Museum, an exclusive from Cox & Kings! 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!

Later, visit Fragonard, another highlight from Cox & Kings. Discover Fragonard's creations on sale at factory prices.

Then, spend some leisure time at Val d' Europe and indulge in shopping.

Overnight in Paris.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant

Hotel : Holiday Inn Paris - Porte De Clichy Or Similar, Paris

Day 6 : Paris - Leysin

Today, after an early breakfast, drive to Leysin. On arrival, an exclusive entertainment is lined up for you. A mountain that's all yours! We make sure that ultimate fantasy comes true with Mt. Cox & Kings so exclusive, that 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! Yes, with Cox & Kings you're constantly on a high! Later, drive to your hotel in Leysin and check-in. Note : In the event of bad weather and the cable car not operating a gala dinner will be organized at an alternate location.

Overnight in Leysin.

Breakfast at the hotel, packed lunch from an Indian restaurant and gala dinner at Mt. Cox & Kings

Day 7 : Leysin - Lungern

Glacier 3000 awaits! An everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views of the most beautiful summits of the Alps. Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge 2971m.

Feel 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.

The View Point stairs located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn and the 107 meters Peak. Walk along a suspension bridge and take the Ice Express to ride the snow bus over the glacier. Then, return to Col du Pillion.

Later, drive to Lucerne. See picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution. Stroll along the covered, wooden Kapellbrucke chapel bridge to the ornate Jesuit Church.

Later, transfer to the hotel in Lungern and check-in.

Overnight in Lungern.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at Glacier 3000 and dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Day 8 : Switzerland

The day is at leisure for independent activities. You can opt to explore Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe', a wonderful world of glaciers and eternal ice.
Overnight in Lungern.

Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant / packed dinner at the hotel

Day 9 : Lungern - Innsbruck

Today, after breakfast, check-out and proceed to Innsbruck. En route, your drive today takes you to the Principality of Liechtenstein and a stop at Vaduz - the capital, famous for postage stamps.

Later, proceed to Austria. Stop 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! Over 7 million 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 which has hosted the Winter Olympics twice!

The 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!

Later, check-in to the hotel.

Overnight in Innsbruck.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at Indian restaurant and dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Day 10 : Innsbruck - Padova

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 when open 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.

Then, relish a sumptuous dinner on the return cruise to Tronchetto Pier.

Thereafter, continue to the hotel in Padova and check-in.

Overnight in Padova.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at an Indian restaurant and dinner on board the cruise

Day 11 : Padova - Tuscany

Today, after breakfast, check-out and proceed to Pisa. Drive through a picturesque stretch of olive groves and vineyards to Pisa's wondrous Square of Miracles with its exemplary Pisan-Romanesque architectural structures- the Baptistery, the Cathedral and the popular Leaning Bell Tower, the characteristic tilt of which is what marks this Square as unique.

Continue to Florence, a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic treasures per square meter than any other city in the world! Included in your guided walking tour of Florence is a visit to the remarkable Duomo when open for visitors, which is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It dominates the city's skyline and still defines its scale - no building in town is taller! Besides it is the 'Gate to Paradise' - the heavenly gilded bronze doors of the Baptistry, originally a pagan temple and the open-air gallery in Signoria Square. Walk on the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in the city.

After an exciting tour, drive to the region of Tuscany where on arrival, you will be checked in to the hotel.

Overnight in Arezzo.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at an Indian restaurant and dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Day 12 : Arezzo

'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 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!

The most famous square of the Vatican is St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's Pieta. Continue your tour driving past the triumphal Arch of Constantine, one of the most important commemorative monuments of antiquity and then drive through Piazza Venezia, 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 the well known movie 'Ben Hur'!

Pay tribute to the brave Gladiators of Rome, while we drive past 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!

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 Cox & Kings look forward to that!

After an exciting tour, relax and enjoy your return drive to the hotel.
Overnight in Arezzo.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at an Indian restaurant and dinner at an Indian restaurant / hotel

Hotel : Park Hotel Arezzo Or Similar, Arezzo

Day 13 : Homeward Bound

Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your 'Cox & Kings - European Whirl' tour.

We are confident you will join us again sometime soon

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Breakfast either at the hotel or on board your return flight

Inclusions

Flights
Accommodation
Pick-up
Drop
Sightseeing
Entrance fee

Accommodation

Place	Hotel	Star	Days
London	Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T5 Or Similar	5 ★	Day 1
London	Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T5 Or Similar	5 ★	Day 2
Paris	Mercure Paris Le Bourget Or Similar	5 ★	Day 3
Paris	Mercure Paris Le Bourget Or Similar	5 ★	Day 4
Paris	Mercure Paris Le Bourget Or Similar	5 ★	Day 5
Leysin	Alpine Classic Hotel Leysin Or Similar	5 ★	Day 6
Lungern	Hotel Lowen Or Similar	5 ★	Day 7
Lungern	Hotel Lowen Or Similar	5 ★	Day 8
Axams	Bon Alpina Hotel Or Similar	5 ★	Day 9
Padova	Best Western Hotel Airvenice Or Similar	5 ★	Day 10
Arezzo	Park Hotel Arezzo Or Similar	5 ★	Day 11
Arezzo	Park Hotel Arezzo Or Similar	5 ★	Day 12

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