Glimpse Of Europe-Summer Season - 13 D / 12 N

Welcome to your Southern Travels Glimpse of Europe tour. On arrival in Paris, you will be met by your Southern Travel Tour Manager who will welcome you and take you to your Hotel (check in after 1500: hrs.). In the afternoon you proceed visit the Iconic Eiffel Tower, we will visit the 2nd level to catch views of Paris city line. Later enjoy a short cruise on river Seine. Enjoy Indian dinner at a restaurant. Enjoy Indian dinner at a restaurant.

Day free at your own or opt for full day optional tour to Disneyland. Get charmed by Cinderella’s castle. Take an exciting roller coaster ride down the Thunder Mountain. Visit Fantasyland and meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and Snow White. Get thrilled by the legends of Aladdin and Indiana Jones at Adventure land. Ride a space shuttle to the moon at Discovery land. Encounter Ghost Ships, Steam trains and Western scenes in the Wild West town of Frontier land. Or Optional visit to Louvre Museum the world-renowned Louvre Museum to see the incomparable and the most prestigious painting of Mona Lisa. Continue your visit to the Famous Versailles Palace & Gardens. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for 30 years, the Palace of Versailles was once the residence of the Kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI and their courts Admire its Baroque architecture, artworks, sumptuous decoration, and the furniture created by greatest craftsmen of the age. Enjoy strolling through the palace's grounds and gardens. Note: Tour will operate with minimum 20 full paying passengers.

After a continental breakfast, we check-out and proceed for an orientation tour of Brussels. See the adorable Manneken Pis Statue, a charming fountain of a little boy, the symbol of Brussels, the beautiful Grand Place and the Town Hall. Next, we drive to Noordwijkerhout. Check in after dinner at the hotel.

After a continental breakfast, we drive towards Lisse to visit the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (Until 14th May), the famed National Flower Exhibition. Like the million visitors that journey here annually, you will be spellbound at the sight of beautiful displays of over seven million Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissi and other flowers. After 22nd May group we drive to The Hague - political capital of Netherlands and residence of the Queen. Here we visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature. Feel like a giant amidst models of palaces, canals, windmills, harbours, airports. Next, stop at one of the windmills - a symbol of the Netherlands, a splendid backdrop for a family photograph Discover Amsterdam in a novel manner as we take you on a cruise along its canals, the best way to see this captivating city.

After a continental breakfast, we check out and journey towards Germany. Visit the Cologne Cathedral. After lunch at an Indian restaurant we will continue our journey to Frankfurt. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Evening free to relax or explore Frankfurt on own. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

After a continental breakfast, we check out and visit to Titisee, travel through the Black forest region – an evergreen magical land full of cultural traditions and home to cuckoo clocks at Drubba, striking half-timber houses, ruined castles and quaint towns. Visit Cuckoo clock factory at Drubba, Titisee. En-route visit Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen (Neuhausen) & enjoy Boat ride to the rock for a spectacular view of the falls. Arrive Switzerland in the evening.

After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in Central Switzerland. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow or just relax at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take a walk over ‘Titlis Cliff Walk’ ( Optional) which is the highest suspension bridge in Europe - at a stomach-turning 9,800 ft (3,000m) above sea level. Later proceed to orientation tour of Lucerne.

Day is free to explore this exciting city on your own. Or choose our Optional Excursion to the Jungfraujoch Our scenic drive to Lauterbrunnen, from where we board a train to Jungfraujoch the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,333 ft. takes us along lovely lakes and mountain passes. On top of Jungfraujoch, experience the magic of the mountains at the Sphinx Terrace. See the breathtaking Jungfrau Peak and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Also, visit the Ice Palace, where you see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch on top. Send a postcard to your friends and relatives from Europe’s highest altitude Post office with its own special postmark. Later we proceed to Interlaken. Note: Tour will operate with minimum 20 full paying passengers.

After Continental breakfast we will proceed to the Principality of Liechtenstein and a stop at Vaduz - the capital, famous for postage stamps. Later onto Austria. En route halt at the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Museum in Wattens, 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 center 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 in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to the Imperial Church followed by the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace for photo stop. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years! Later check into the hotel.

After a continental breakfast, we check-out and drive to Venice, the romantic Italian city, known for its unique architecture. We arrive in Venice, an archipelago of 118 islands, 170 canals & 400 bridges. We drive over Mussolini’s Bridge of Liberty, the very heart of Venice. Here, see the historic Ducal Palace, the infamous prison, the Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite Clock Tower and the splendour of St. Mark’s Basilica. Soak in the unique atmosphere of this charming city at St. Mark’s Square, the most photographed Square in the world. We, then visit the Murano Glass factory where a master craftsman will demonstrate the art of creating the famous Venetian blown glass. Do not miss this opportunity to buy souvenirs at discounted prices.

After a continental breakfast, 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 - 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 Baptistery, 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 meter 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. 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 Baptistery, 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 into your hotel.

After a continental breakfast, proceed to 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 highlight 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. 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! 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.

After breakfast we drive you to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday.