Your Magical Western Europe tour will begin with your arrival in the City of Lights – Paris; known for its beautiful city plan, architecture, museums, fashion, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, sidewalk cafés etc. Orchid representative will greet you at the hotel and help you with check-in. In the evening you will enjoy cruising on the River Seine to discover the full splendour with monuments of the city on both sides of the river bank. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast, time to set out & explore the wonderful city of Paris. We start exploring Paris through the panoramic city sightseeing of Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexander Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene Church, Opera Garnier, Louvre Museum & Palace, Church of the Invalides, Military Academy, the Notre Dame Cathedral etc. Later you will visit the most famous landmark of Paris, The Eiffel Tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from its 2nd level. Designed by the engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall and built in 1889 becoming one of the most significant symbols of France and Paris city. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
After a delicious breakfast, we will proceed to Budapest – a city known for its wondrous landscape, architectural beauty and world-famous parties. After reaching Budapest, we will proceed to the famous Danube River Cruise – there is really no better way to experience the beauty of Budapest other than on this tranquil cruise. Post the cruise, time free for leisure. For those who wish to experience Budapest’s nightlife, can do so after dinner itself but you will have to find your own way back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, we will set out to explore the various offerings of Amsterdam. Experience the Canal cruise in a glass-topped boat that offers unobstructed views of beautiful Amsterdam city with its coloured buildings, flourishing trees and the sight of numerous cyclists going in and about their day. Later you would go to Zaanse Schans where you would witness a VIRTUAL demonstration of how clogs (Dutch wooden shoes ) are made , while learning about its traditions and history. After that you would be taken to the Madurodam – a beautiful miniature model park of a typical Dutch town. The place is lovely and has on display many famous landmarks dialled down from their original size. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast, we would leave Amsterdam and head to Cologne – the fourth largest city of Germany. Located on the banks of Rhine River, Cologne is very near to Germany’s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. In Cologne we will stop to see magnificent Cologne Cathedral, a fine example of amazing Gothic architecture. After that we proceed to Heidelberg, known as Jewel of Necker. Heidelberg a vibrant university city, is nestled amidst the picturesque Neckar river valley. We proceed for an orientation tour of Heidelberg, visit the Old Bridge on River Necker, and see Heidelberg Castle from the bridge. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Today after breakfast we check out from Heidelberg area and proceed to the heart of Black Forest, surrounded by dark fir trees. The scenic Black Forest area in southwest region of Germany and almost 200 kilometres long and 60 kilometres wide is the home of the world-famous cuckoo clock. We will make a stop at Hofgut Sternen in the heart of the Black Forest to witness how the famous & original Cuckoo Clocks of Hofgut Sternen are made. Then we drive on to Switzerland. Arrive at Schaffhausen. Enjoy the beautiful view of Rhine Fall at Schaffhausen. After that we proceed to Zurich. On arrival we complete Zurich orientation tour and check in at hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most adventurous journey of your Europe tour – visiting Mt. Titlis. Adventure awaits you on a hair-raising and unforgettable 35 minutes long ride to the top switching two different cable cars. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair – the world’s first rotating cable-car ride that offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and scenery. Once atop Mt. Titlis, what awaits visitors is breath taking views of the Alps from either the sun terrace or from the famous ’south face window’ of the mountain. Experience the snow and ice at 3,020 metres as breath taking panorama unfolds. Do not forget to visit the new attraction “Cliff Walk”. Later, we proceed to scenic Lucerne. Enjoy an orientation tour where you will see Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke wooden bridge. Here you will also have some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast we check out from Zurich and proceed to Milan. After reaching Milan we start our orientation tour of the city involving breath taking Duomo and its magnificent square. We also see the Scala Museum and Theatre and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele – a double arcade in the centre of Milan. The structure is formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. This Galleria connects two of Milan’s most famous landmarks: The Duomo and Teatro Alla Scala. We also see Milan Castle. In evening we drop the group at Milan airport for your flight back home, armed with an enriching experience and memories to last a lifetime.
