Day 1: London – Dover - Ferry – Calais – Paris

This morning, at the check-in point, you will meet your Tour Manager and join the coach for a leisurely drive from London to Dover port, to board the ferry for the short channel crossing to Calais. On entering France, we join the super fast auto-route network for the drive to Paris. On arrival, we visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Later, we check in at our hotel. After dinner, you may either rest in your hotel or join the additional excursion - Paris by Night Tour. On our tour we will see the main sights illuminated, and enjoy a spectacular cruise on the River Seine - admire the spectacular facades from your covered boat. (Dinner)

Day 2: Paris

Today you have the choice of two exciting day tours;

Paris – City Tour

Today, on our orientation tour of Paris, 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, 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”. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

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Disneyland Paris Theme Park

A short drive to the famous Disneyland Paris Theme Park where a full day of excitement for the entire family awaits you. Meet all your favourite Disney characters, see the amazing show “Honey, I shrunk the audience”, ride the hair-raising “Space Mountain” roller coaster, and don’t miss the fabulous main street parade. (Breakfast, Dinner).

DAY 3: Paris – Switzerland: Interlaken

Early morning we leave Paris behind us. Joining the super fast highways of France, we drive past mustard fields and vineyards, before crossing the Swiss border. We proceed directly to the town of Interlaken, the scene of many “Bollywood” films, where you have some time to browse through the shops and maybe buy a souvenir for your family and friends. Later, we proceed for dinner before we check into our hotel for a two night stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 4: 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 (weather permitting). Visit the Glacier Grotto or enjoy a breathtaking panorama from the sun terrace. In the afternoon, we begin our descent, passing the glaciers and thawing ice, which create majestic waterfalls. Later we visit the town of Lucerne, to see the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 5: Switzerland: Rhine Falls – Vaduz – Innsbruck

We leave this morning for Schaffhausen to visit Europe’s largest waterfalls, the majestic Rhine Falls. We then continue to the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you make a brief stop at the capital Vaduz, famous for its postage stamps, where you will have time to explore local shops. Later, we cross the Austrian border and, drive through the Arlberg tunnel and spectacular Alpine scenery to the capital of the Tyrol region - Innsbruck. Enjoy this charming town of green domes and red roofs - see the Hofburg and the Goldenes Dachl. Later we check into our hotel for a two night stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 6: Innsbruck – Wattens – Salzburg – Innsbruck

Today we begin the day with a drive to Wattens, where we visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds Shop displaying a unique selection of Swarovski products. Later we drive to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, where our guided walking tour takes us through the old town to see the Dom, the Residenz, Petersfriedhof and the Hohensalzburg fortress, the symbol of the power of the prince-archbishops. Late evening return to our hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 7: Innsbruck – Mannheim / Frankfurt area

Depart this morning for Germany. Our journey takes us through the spectacular region of the Bavarian Alps. Check into our hotel for an overnight stop. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 8: Mannheim / Frankfurt area – Cologne – The Netherlands

Today we drive north to Rhine valley where we board a cruise ship for an unforgettable trip along the River Rhine. Admire the majestic views, mountain top fairy tale castles and fortresses from a bygone era. Continuing our drive we arrive at the famous city of Cologne, where you can marvel Europe’s largest Gothic twin spire cathedral. Proceed west across Germany. Crossing the border, we enter The Netherlands and later check into our hotel for an overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 9: The Netherlands – Calais – Ferry – Dover – London

This morning, we visit Madurodam Model Village to see miniature Holland (or Keukenhof Gardens for arrivals in Holland between March 19th and 21st May). Later, we proceed through The Netherlands and Belgium for Calais to board the ferry for the return channel crossing. On arrival at Dover port, we proceed to London, where the tour ends, and its time to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour. (Breakfast, Lunch).