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Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com 20th April 2015 EUROPE TOUR -‐ 18 DAYS London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Valley, Black Forest, Innsbruck, Venice, Maranello, Rome, Vatican city, Florence, Pisa, Milan, Mount Titlis, Lucerne, Jungfraujoch, Interlaken, Geneva, Paris Attractions for which entry fees are included in the Tour Cost: London Eye Madame Tussauds wax museum Tower of London and visit to crown jewel section to see Kohinoor Diamond Entrance and Guided tour of Lord’s Cricket stadium Madurodam Keukenhof Gardens (for arrivals in Holland between March 20th and May 18th) Madurodam-‐ Holland in Miniature (Miniature Park) Swarovski Crystal Worlds Museum (Wattens) Ferrari Museum at Maranello Colosseum (Rome) Time Elevator (Rome) Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Mt. Titlis -‐ Cable Car ride and visit Train ride to Jungfraujoch -‐ Top of Europe Trummelbach Falls Eiffel Tower (3rd Floor) Louvre Museum Palace of Versailles Disneyland Paris Theme Park Lido Cabaret Show (Paris) Cruise Tours: Amsterdam Canal Cruise River Rhine Cruise (Germany) Boat Ride to St. Mark's Square (Venice) Gondola Ride (Venice) Lake Lucerne Cruise (Switzerland) River Seine Cruise (Paris) Day City Tours: Guided City Tour of London Guided City tour of Paris Guided tour of Opulent Palace of Versailles Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com Guided City Tour of Florence Guided city Tour of Rome Guided tour Vatican City (tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine chapel) Panoramic City Tour of Geneva: On our panoramic tour, we will see the main sights: UN buildings, English gardens, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’eau. Night Tours: Rome by Night Tour Paris by Night Tour TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: LONDON: Guided City Tours of London, Entrance to London Eye, Entrance to Madame Tussauds wax museum, Entrance to Tower of London and see Crown Jewels section including Kohinoor Diamond, Entrance and Guided tour of Lord’s Cricket stadium, Visit to Swaminarayan Temple. BRUSSELS: Orientation Tour including the visit to Grand Place, see Mannekin Pis statue, Atomium (photo stop) THE NETHERLANDS: Amsterdam canal cruise, Entrance to Madurodam – Holland in Miniature (Miniature Park), Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens ( between March 20th and 18th May),Visit to Volendam (traditional Dutch Villaage), Wooden shoe factory and cheese farm (after 18th May) GERMANY: COLOGNE: Visit the Gothic Cathedral – “Dom” RHINE VALLEY: Scenic drive; River Rhine Cruise BLACK FOREST: Visit Cuckoo Clock outlet; scenic drive AUSTRIA: INNSBRUCK: Orientation Tour including the Hofburg and Goldenes Dachl WATTENS: Visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds ITALY: VENICE: Boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark’s Square -‐ see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace and the Basilica di San Marco,Romantic Gondola Ride. MARANELLO: Entrance to the Ferrari Museum FLORENCE: View of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo; free time in historic centre of the city. ROME: Guided City Tour of Rome and Vatican, Entrance to the Colosseum, Entrance to Time Elevator Show, Rome by Night Tour. PISA: Visit Field of Miracles – see Cathedral, Baptistry and Leaning Tower MILAN: Free time in historic centre of the city VATICAN CITY: Entrance and Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine chapel, Visit to St.Peter’s Basilica and Square. SWITZERLAND: Photo stop at Lake Lugano, Cable car ride to mount Titlis, Orientation tour of Lucerne, Cruise on lade Lucerne, Entrance to see Trummelbach falls, Train ride to Jungfraujoch – top of Europe with Lunch on Top, Orientation tour of Interlaken, Panoramic tour of Geneva. PARIS: Guided city tour of Paris, Visit to Eiffel tower (3rd floor), Entrance and Guided tour of Palace of Versailles, Enterance to Louvre museum, River seine cruise, Paris by Night Tour, Visit to Disneyland Paris them park (Disney Park or Studio), Lido cabaret show, Visit to Fragonard perfume museum. Note : Entrance to Lords Cricket Ground with Guided Tour included (In case if there is any International Cricket Match or any Special event due to which access to the stadium is not there for Group Tours in that case, visit to the Wimbledon Tennis Stadium with Guided tour or similar interest will be included.) Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com Departure Day: Monday 20th April 2015 19.00 Hrs Report to Bangalore International Air port. 20.10 Hrs Check in for Flight Etihad Airways EY 285 to Abu Dhabi 22.10 Hrs Departure by Flight Etihad Airways EY 285 to Abu Dhabi 00.25 Hrs Arrival Abu Dhabi international Air Port on 21 April 2015 02.35 Hrs Departure by Flight Etihad Airways EY 11 to London Heathrow 07.20 Hrs Arrival London Heathrow international air port on 21st April 2015 DAY-‐WISE ITINERARY: DAY 1: Tuesday 21st April 2015 Arrive London Arrive at London Heathrow Airport, where you will meet your Tour Manager and transfer to the hotel (Check-‐in at 14:00Hrs). Later we visit the Swaminarayan Temple-‐ intricately designed and made of white Italian Carrara marble. Later we will proceed for London eye, get splendid views of the city while you ride the London eye at a slow speed for 30 minutes. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United Kingdom, which stands at 135 meters tall overlooking the river Thames. Meal Plan-‐(Lunch, Dinner) DAY 2: Wednesday 22nd April 2015 London This morning we proceed on a city tour with our an expert local guide covering important landmarks like, Hyde Park, the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, River Thames. Visit the tower of London, The Tower of London houses the exquisite crown jewels including the Kohinoor diamond and many other British national treasures. Next we proceed to visit the world renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum. Be enthralled by the world’s largest wax collection of famous personalities. Later this evening, visit the Lord’s Cricket Stadium -‐ the Mecca of Cricket, presented by an expert local guide. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 3: Thursday 23rd April 2015 London – Dover -‐ Ferry – Calais – Brussels – The Netherlands This morning, check-‐out from the hotel, we drive from London to Dover port. After completing the immigration and check-‐in procedures board the ferry for the short channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed to Belgium. We first visit the city of Brussels -‐ Headquarter of the European Union. On orientation tour wesee the famed Grand Place and see the fabledMannekin Pis statue. Later stop for a photograph at the Atomium. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 4: Friday 24th April 2015 The Netherlands: Den Haag /Lisse -‐ Volendam -‐ Amsterdam Today relax in your coach as we drive to Hague to visit Madurodam, a miniature park and home to a range of perfect 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch monuments and projects. We now proceed to Amsterdam. Experience an exhilarating canal tour in your glass-‐topped boat as we drift through the canals. Thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses on your tour ofAmsterdam. Later proceed to Keukenhof – the largest spectacular floral display in the world. Colourful tulips bloom till the 17th May. Marvel at the beautiful floral displays and colourful flower beds set amongst ancient trees. From 18th May onwards, visit Volendam, a charming traditional town of Holland. Drive through idyllic landscapes, crisscrossed canals, see authentic wooden houses and visit the old fashioned cheese making farm. Witness a demonstration of how cheese is made. Watch a shoemaker make clogs and wooden shoes carved out of wooden blocks. You also have a chance to Savour some authentic Dutch cheese. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com DAY 5: Saturday 25th April 2015 The Netherlands -‐ Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Mannheim/Karlsruhe area This morning, check-‐out from the hotel and proceed to the city of Cologne, famous for its Eau de Cologne. Here you will visit the imposing Cologne Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece with its 515 feet twin towers. Later take a breathtaking cruise on one of Europe’s most legendary rivers, the River Rhine, famous for its steep and scenic slopes covered with vineyards and imposing medieval castles. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 6: Sunday 26th April 2015 Mannheim/ Karlsruhe– Black Forest – Innsbruck This morning, check-‐out from the hotel and relax in your coach as we drive to the heart of Black Forest known for its picturesque woods mostly consisting of pines and firs. You will be enthralled at the scenic beauty of the quaint villages in the heart of black forest. Witness a demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made. Next, sit back and relax in your coach while we drive towards spectacular region of the Bavarian Alps, arriving at Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region. Arrive into Innsbruck and proceed for an orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the Golden Roof with its gold plated copper tiles, a characteristic landmark of Innsbruck. Walk down cobblestone pathways of Maria TheresienStrasse and live though the medieval European culture. The splendid Alps in the background provides a perfect picture-‐postcard setting. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 7: Monday 27th April 2015 Innsbruck – Wattens -‐ Venice / Padova area This morning, proceed Wattens, where you will visit the Swarovski world of crystals. Marvel at the crystalline works of art. A great opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family. Later enjoy some spectacular scenery as we drive across Europabrucke, one of Europe’s highest bridges, winding our way through the Brenner pass to cross the Italian border. Proceed towards Italy. Arrive at the pier where we board a boat sail over the Guidecca Canal, past the Adriatic Sea to arrive at St. Mark’s Square – the main square of Venice. This astonishingly wonderful lagoon city is renowned for the beauty of its setting, architecture and artworks. You can see St. Mark's Square with the Basilica, Dodge’sPalace, Campanile and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a Romantic Gondola Ride, a flat bottomed Venetian rowing boat, amidst the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings. This truly is one of the best ways to enjoy this enchanting city. Also witness a Murano Glass demonstration and marvel at the intricate and colourful glass artifacts hand-‐
crafted by master craftsmen. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 8: Tuesday 28th April 2015 Modena -‐ Rome This morning, check-‐out from the hotel and relax in your coach as we drive to Maranello to visit the Ferrari Museum.The exhibits are mostly a combination of Ferrari road, F1 and track cars. Many of Ferrari's most iconic cars from throughout its history are present in the museum. Later we drive the historic city of Rome, a city built on seven hills situated on the banks of the river Tiger. Onarrival check inn to your hotel and relax. Later we proceed for Rome by night tour. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9: Wednesday 29th April 2015 Rome / Vatican City Today we proceed for a full day tour of Rome and Vatican. Meet your expert English speaking local guide for city tour of Rome. See the Piazza Venezia, Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, and several more sights of this remarkable city. Later arrive at the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed). Enter the Vatican Museum, where you will see the renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance art. Visit the famed Sistine Chapel -‐ a pure source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike and known for its masterpiece -‐ the Last Judgment. This is also where the Pope gets elected. Later visit the divinely Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com beautiful basilica of St. Peter’s – the unparalleled home of architectural and artistic masterpieces. Get mesmerized by the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. Next Visit the magnificent Colosseum from inside, a vast amphitheater. In the evening visit the beautiful Trevi Fountains, where the legend goes that tossing a coin over your shoulder gets you back to Rome. Visit the time Elevator, a unique experience, with the projection on three wide panoramic screens, a 3D film journey through the history of the Eternal City. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 10: Thursday 30th April 2015 Florence -‐ Pisa This morning check out and drive to Florence – cradle of the Renaissance. Along with your Expert English speaking local guide, proceed for a city tour of historic Florence. This includes the Duomo, city’s most iconic landmark, the Campanile, the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria – an open air museum crammed with Renaissance sculptures, edged by historic cafes and presided over by the magnificent Palazzo Vechio, and the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge across the river Arno Next drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular city panorama from this vast square. Later we proceed your journey to Pisa – to visit the Square of Miracles and see the remarkable Leaning Tower of Pisa. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 11: Friday 01st May 2015 Pisa / Florence area -‐ Milan – Lake Lugano area – Switzerland After breakfast, we proceed to Milan, the cultural and economic hub of Italy. Here, you have free time to explore the historic centre of the city – see the famous Duomo (Cathedral), one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Italy, La Scala Opera House and the CastelloSforzesco. Leaving Milan, we continue on the autostrada, before crossing the Swiss border, passing spectacular scenery around the lake regions of Como and Lugano. We make a brief photo stop near Lake Lugano, before driving north through the Gotthard tunnel. We arrive at our hotel late evening, and check-‐in for a two-‐night stay. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 12: Saturday 02nd May 2015 Switzerland: Mount Titlis -‐ Lucerne Driving through the Swiss alpine region and the winding mountain roads to the valley of Engelberg, we start our ascent to board the world’s first revolving cable car, reaching the peak of 10,000 feet and the highest viewpoint in central Switzerland – Mount Titlis. Visit the Glacier Grotto or enjoy a breathtaking panorama from the sun terrace. Weather permitting you could take a stroll on the latest attraction at Mt. Titlis – the Cliff walk. Later we visit the town of Lucerne, to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. This evening, enjoy a Cruise on the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 13: Sunday 03rd May 2015 Switzerland: Jungfraujoch – Interlaken – Lausanne / Geneva area Today, we first drive to Lauterbrunen, where we visit the Trummelbach Falls, the only accessible, mountain-‐interior glacier waterfalls in Europe. Later board the train for the scenic journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres (weather permitting). Visit the Ice Palace with ice sculptures or enjoy the panoramic views from the Sphinx Terrace. Late afternoon we begin our descent. We proceed to the town of Interlaken, the scene of many “Bollywood” films, where you have some time to browse through the shops. Later we drive to our hotel and check-‐in for an overnight stay. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 14: Monday 04th May 2015 Geneva – Paris Early morning, we depart for Geneva, Switzerland’s truly international city and home to many international organizations. On our panoramic tour, we will see the main sights: UN buildings, English gardens, the Flower Clock Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com and the Jet d’eau. Continue onto Paris, one of the most exciting and popular cities of Europe, renowned for its fashion, perfumes, and of course the most talked about French champagne and wines. On arrival in Paris, we check-‐
in at our hotel for a four-‐night stay. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 15: Tuesday 05th May 2015 Paris Today we visit the third floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. After lunch, we proceed to Versailles, where we meet our expert local guide to visit the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the famous “Sun King”. In the evening enjoy an amazing cruise on the River Seine -‐ admire the spectacular facades from your covered boat, Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 16: Wednesday 06th May 2015 Disneyland Paris Theme Park Experience a day full of excitement at this popular amusement park. You may choose between Disney Park and enjoy the several rides OR you may visit the Disney Studios and be astounded by the outstanding stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-‐life sets used for creating blockbuster movies. This evening after dinner proceed on the Paris by Night Tour see the main sights illuminated. Later join us for the exciting Lido Cabaret Show. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 17: Thursday 07th May 2015 Paris Today after breakfast proceed for your guided city tour of Paris with your expert English speaking local guide, we will be introduced to the main sights of this beautiful city: Hotel des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, and the Opera. We then visit the Louvre Museum, where you can see the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Later this afternoon we visit a French Perfumery to see a demonstration of how French perfumes are made. You also have some free time for shopping. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 18: Friday 08th May 2015 Paris – Return to India Today after breakfast, we check-‐out from the Hotel and proceed to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our return flight to India by EY 32 @ 1100 Hrs arrival Abu Dhabi @ 1950 Hrs to connect EY 286 @ 2150 Hrs arrival Bangalore @ 0355 Hrs on 09th May 2015. The tour ends, and it is time to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour. Meal Plan-‐(Breakfast) TOUR COST Per Adult Child with Child with No on Twin Sharing additional Bed additional bed basis sharing room sharing bed with with 2 adults Age 2 yrs -‐12 yrs Rs. 2,79,900/-‐* parents Age 2 yrs – 12 yrs Rs. 2,34,900/-‐* Rs. 1,95,900/-‐* *The above tour cost does not include government service tax of 3.09% Malleshwaram: 9880224869 | Vijayanagar: 9945775555 | Jayanagar: 9008044488 | Indiranagar: 9900034983 Cunningham Road: 9900003225 | Whitefield: 9900034984 | R.T. Nagar: 9900248955 | Hubli: 9900004225 Chitradurga: 9900062672| Mysore: 9900001180 | Davanagere: 9900083472 www.chariotworldtours.com YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES Return airfare and air port taxes from Bangalore. One time Visa charges (Schengen and U.K) 1000 ml. water bottle per day/per person 17 nights in a First Class Hotel with private facilities 17 Vegetarian Buffet Breakfasts, 17Indian Vegetarian Lunches (Hot / Packed) and 17 Indian Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Dinners Meal Plan is indicated at the bottom of your daily itinerary: Breakfast, Indian Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Dinner, Indian Vegetarian Lunch (Hot / Packed) All coach transportation by executive cruise liners from departure to tour termination points All sightseeing with entrance fees as mentioned in the Itinerary Services of Bi-‐lingual Tour Manager throughout the Tour Overseas Medical Insurance All tips, road tolls, and taxes included YOUR TOUR COST EXCLUDES Any other services not mentioned under inclusions