TREASURES OF EUROPE (9 DAYS)

Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican & France

Tour Code: ITSW | From £ 1545 pp

Tour Highlights

BELGIUM: • Atomium Structure photo stop GERMANY: • Black Forest drive through the scenic region • Lake Titisee Free Time SWITZERLAND: • Mt Titlis with entrance • Rhine Falls the largest plain waterfalls in Europe • Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau • Lucerne City Tour, view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge ITALY: • Venice Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance. • Rome City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, Roman Forum, View Trevi Fountain. • Florence City Tour with local guide, Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, view the Piazza Della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo. • Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo VATICAN: • St Peters Basilica & Square FRANCE: • Eiffel Tower (level 2*) with entrance • River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance • Paris Orientation Tour.

What's Included

• Return Transportation by deluxe AC coach from selected pick-up point
• Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
• 8 Nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
• 8 Indian dinners & 7 lunches, 1 continental lunch
• Entrances & sightseeing as mentioned in tour highlights
• All tips and service charges
• Premium service of a Star Tours’ representative
• ABTA Legal Protection.

Day-Wise Itinerary

DAY 1
London - Calais - Brussels

This morning cross the English Channel by ferry or Eurotunnel. Visit the capital city of Belgium for a photo stop at the most iconic structure of Brussels, The Atomium. Driving time from Brussels to the hotel is approximately 6 hours.

DAY 2
Black Forest - Rhine Falls - Lucerne

Drive to the Black Forest region in South Germany; home to the well-known Black Forest gateau and the world famous cuckoo clocks. We stop at the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, Lake Titisee which stretches 2 Km. Here enjoy free time on the tranquil main high street, and have an opportunity to purchase cuckoo clocks and other souvenirs. Later, travel to Switzerland and walk around the largest plain waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls. Later, drive to Lucerne; here view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge.

DAY 3
Mt. Titlis - Venice

Ascend 10,000 ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have free time to play in the snow, visit the ice caves or take a professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. In the afternoon depart for the hotel near Venice.

DAY 4
Venice - Rome

Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive architecture and famous gondolas. Begin with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco. Explore the island for the famous Murano Glass, or admire the rich architecture of the buildings. Finally enjoy a gondola ride while enjoying the ambience of Venice. In the afternoon depart for the hotel near Rome.

DAY 5
Rome - Vatican City

Today be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights such as Constantine arch. View the Roman Forums, where ancient civilisation developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peters Basilica. View Trevi Fountain, arguably the most beautiful fountains in all of Rome.

DAY 6
Rome - Florence

Depart for Florence. On arrival, be greeted by your local professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Duomo of Florence, along with photo stops at Basilica of Santa Croce, the final burial place of Michelangelo, statue of David (replica), famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazzale Michelangelo, for the most outstanding views of Florence.

DAY 7
Pisa - Geneva

Depart for Pisa. On arrival, you will have time to marvel at fascinating landmarks like the breathtaking Duomo (cathedral), built almost 1,000 years ago and the cathedral’s bell tower better known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy some free time to buy souvenirs for friends and family. In the afternoon, continue your journey to Geneva (approximate drive time will be 6 hours). Here have a short city tour covering photo stops at the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock; the symbol of Geneva, and the Jet d’Eau (operation permitting).

DAY 8
Geneva - Paris

Depart for Paris (approximate drive time will be six hours). On arrival embark on a journey to the Eiffel Tower (level 2*) the most famous monument in France. From this vantage point, enjoy breathtaking views of this amazing city. Later, have a short orientation tour to admire the amazing architecture of Paris.

DAY 9
Paris - Calais - London

Today enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to discover and admire the rich architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay and more. In the early afternoon, drive back to Calais for the channel crossing, then bid farewell to the group before arriving at the drop off point.

Dates & Pricing

DEPARTURE DATES

ADULT

CHILD (2-11 yrs)

MAR - 22, 29

£ 1565

£ 1315

APR - 05, 12, 18, 26

£ 1615

£ 1375

MAY - 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31

£ 1635

£ 1395

JUN - 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

£ 1635

£ 1395

JUL - 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

£ 1645

£ 1395

AUG - 02, 04, 09, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

£ 1625

£ 1395

SEP - 06, 13, 20, 27

£ 1595

£ 1345

OCT - 18, 25

£ 1575

£ 1315

NOV - 08

£ 1565

£ 1315

DEC - 13, 20

£ 1545

£ 1295