EUROPE WITH SWITZERLAND AND PARIS
9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS
Package Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to exciting Switzerland. Switzerland is known for its scenic
grandeur, beautiful lakes, and impressive snow-clad mountains.
You would be transferred from Zurich Kloten International Airport to your Hotel.
After check in, you rest overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2
After having hot buffet breakfast at the hotel, your day begins with a
tour to Mount Titlis from Zurich. Here you will spend a full day at
Mount Titlis appreciating the Alps and their unmatched views from such
great heights, including a cable car ride to the summit, a ride on the
ice flyer and free time in Lucerne.
Travel over Albis Pass along the
shores of the Lake of Four Cantons before arriving in the quaint town
of Lucerne. Stretch your legs and see the major sites as your guide
takes you on a brief city tour. Afterwards, enjoy approximately one hour
of free time where you can choose to take a closer look at the Lion
Monument, Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, or the new Concert and Congress
Hall.
Your tour continues to the mountain resort town of Engelberg
where the breath taking journey skywards begins. Board Rotair, the
rotating cable car for panoramic views of alpine glaciers and ice
boulders as you ascend 10,000 feet (3020 meters).
With approximately
an hour and a half to enjoy the scenic Mount Titlis, bask on the sun
terrace or dine in one of the numerous restaurants.
You return back to the your hotel in Zurich later for an overnight stay.
DAY 3
You will have your breakfast at the hotel. Today we take a guided tour to Interlaken.
Venture
to 'Glacier Village', in the heart of Switzerland's Alpine scenery for
magnificent views and mountain-fresh air before paying a visit to
beautiful Grindelwald, a well-known holiday resort. This is certainly a
great way to escape the city for a real Alpine experience.
Your tour
goes on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered
Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After some time at leisure in Interlaken
journey to the well-known holiday resort of Grindelwald, which is
nick-named the 'Glacier Village'. You will have enough time to explore
this region on your own.
An optional cable car ride (operates only
late May - late October) to the sunny terrace of Mt. First at 2168m /
7113 ft is recommended - for a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese
Alps.
Proceed back to your hotel later for an overnight stay.
DAY 4
After having your breakfast at your hotel in Zurich, we proceed to check
out of the Hotel and board a High Speed train for a journey to Geneva.
After you check in to your hotel at Geneva, you proceed for Geneva City
Tour (Step back into Geneva's 2000- year history) and Cruise.
See glorious Geneva from the land and from the water on this wonderful tour.
You
will travel by coach to the part of the city surrounding the splendid
United Nations headquarters. Here, many global organizations, including
the International Committee of the Red Cross, have their main offices.
On
your way you will see the colorful floral clock, a tribute to the Swiss
watch industry, the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain and take a mini-train
ride through the lovely Old Town and then get down to explore the
cobbled streets on foot.
Finally relax as you cruise the lake and see
the Aga Khan's handsome chateau, Lord Byron's holiday villa, the
Mermaid statue and much more. Later, after your tour, you proceed back
to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 5
You will enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast in the morning and check out of the hotel for a journey to Paris.
Once we reach Paris through Rail Europe, you will check in to your hotel at Paris.
Later in the evening we proceed to Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise and
Paris Illuminations Night Tour
Paris is enchanting by night, so take this comprehensive four-hour tour
to experience the magic first-hand and discover why Paris is known as
the City of Lights. You'll visit the illuminated Eiffel Tower, take a
one-hour evening cruise on the Seine River and tour Paris' floodlit
monuments at night.
You'll have unbeatable views of Paris at night
from the Eiffel Tower, and again from the Seine River as you pass under
the famous bridges of Paris. Then as you tour Paris' tree-lined
boulevards in the comfort of your air-conditioned motor coach, you'll
see the famous sights of Paris lit up for the night, including Concorde
and Vendome Squares, Opera and the Champs-Elysees. Overnight stay at
your hotel.
DAY 6
You will have your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we begin our
journey of Disneyland Resort Park Paris plus Walt Disney Studios Park.
Here
you will discover Disneyland Resort, a Magical Kingdom not so far away -
somewhere between a place where you wish upon a star and dreams come
true, and classic Disney heroes and heroines live once upon a time in
fairytales that are, happily, never ending.
Explore Disneyland Park and travel freely through the Kingdom of Entertainment and its 5 famous lands in Disneyland Paris:
* MAIN STREET, USA: a reminder of bygone America at the turn-of-the-century
* ADVENTURELAND: the country of adventure where all is possible and exoticism is guaranteed
* FANTASYLAND: the wonderful land of fairy tales and child dreams
* FRONTIERLAND: the world of the Far West, the legends and the folklore
* DISCOVERYLAND: to try amongst others in this futuristic land the newest attraction: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!
Right next door to Disneyland Park, discover the magical world of cinema
and television at Walt Disney Studios Park - 4 cinemagical 'lots',
featuring thrilling attractions and spectacular shows with your dreams
center-stage.
Later in the evening, you return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 7
You will have your continental buffet breakfast at your hotel. Today is a
leisure day. You can explore the beauty of Paris city at your pace,
shopping and exploring other parts of the city.
Later in the evening proceed for a Three-Course Dinner and Show at the Paris Moulin Rouge.
You
will experience the heady nightlife of Paris with a three-course dinner
and show at the Paris Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan in
bohemian Montmartre. Wine and dine while watching the Moulin Rouge's
brilliant new show - Feerie, the essence of Parisian cabaret. While at
the Moulin Rouge you'll enjoy fine traditional French food such as foie
gras, pate or fine seafood, accompanied by wine or champagne.
Your
tour includes transportation to Moulin Rouge by air-conditioned coach
from a central Paris location. The lavish Feerie cabaret show features a
troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers, dressed
in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's
sumptuous sets provide a colorful backdrop for the brilliantly
choreographed performances. The glamorous dancers perform on moving
staircases, in a gigantic aquarium, on swings and in garden settings,
complete with animals and a vibrant light show.
Return to your hotel later for an overnight stay.
DAY 8
After your breakfast at the hotel. Your begin with Versailles Guided Tour with Optional Fountain Show.
Versailles
- brings back to life the history of the Palace of Versailles where,
from 1682, Louis XIV officially settled his court and his government. In
particular, you will discover the Great Royal Apartments, the Hall of
Mirrors and the Queen's Apartments.
You will take advantage of some
free time at the end of the excursion to stroll through the French
gardens surrounded by sculptures (statues, busts, marble vases) made
from 1661 by teams of sculptors initially supervised by Charles Le Brun,
the King's favorite painter.Later in the evening, you will spend your
night at the hotel.
DAY 9
This is the last day of your tour. After having your buffet breakfast,
its time to pack you luggage and proceed back to home with beautiful
memories of Europe.