About the Tour:
Enjoy the best Indian flavours in Europe. As well as combining the most famous attractions and travel experiences your tour will also feature an abundance of tasty home-cooked Indian meals.
Commencing in Amsterdam where you will rest off the jet lag before jet setting into tour amazing adventure — visiting historic Europe countries like Berlin, Prague, Munich, Switzerland and many more where you will explore the local ways and experience each countries scenic charms.
Available 2019 Tour Dates:
- March 22nd
- April 19th
- May 10th, 24th
- June 7th, 14th, 28th
- July 5th, 12th, 26th
- August 9th, 14th
- September 6th, 20th, 27th
Includes:
- Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar
- Services of the tour manager or local representative
- Meals, coach services, entrance fees, excursions, sightseeing and surface transport as specified in the itinerary
- Customary tips of EUR 3 per person per day
- Service of tour manager
Excludes:
- Airfares
- Visa depending on your passport nationality
- Travel insurance, which is always recommended
Itinerary:
Day One: Begin Your Tour - Arrive in Amsterdam (D)
To wade off the flight exhaustion you will rest it out in the hotel, and later stepping out for a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Postillion, Van der Valk, Park Inn Amsterdam City West or similar
Day Two: In Netherlands (B, L, D)
After enjoying breakfast, you will begin the day with the visit to a wonderful Keukenhof Garden in Lisse. Alternatively, in the months when the garden is off limits, you will visit another equally beautiful park. From there you will head to the famous Cheese Farm and Clog factory to learn about the art o traditional cheese-making and also of the famous Dutch clogs. Once enduring the scenic views of the Netherlands, you will arrive in Amsterdam and will enjoy a delicious Indian lunch. Afterwards, you will visit one of the busiest town centres, the Dam Square.
Experiences:
- Visit Keukenhor or Madurodam
- Visit Cheese Farm and Clog shoe factory
- Visit dam square
- Canal Cruise
Day Three: Onto Berlin ( B, L, D)
Long drive to Berlin which is known for its history and culture-rich character accommodation: Seminaries Campus Hotel, Estrel Berlin or similar
Day Four: In Berlin (B, L, D)
After taking the journey into the tragic post-Nazi Germany, you will move on to the structure that's a beacon of hope for Germany the Reichstag Building. The original building designed in
Italian Renaissance style was home to the German Parliament until 1933 when it witnessed an arson attack. It wasn't until 1999 that the building was reinstated as the seat of the Parliament after it was reconstructed. The new structure is an exemplary monument of Renaissance and Postmodernist elements amalgamated in surprisingly balanced harmony.
Experience:
- Guided city tour
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
- Visit the Reichstag Building
Accommodation: Seminaris Campus Hotel, Estrel Berin or similar
Day Five: Onto Prague (B, L, D)
A relaxing day as you make your way to Prague with a quick pit-stop in Dresden.
Experiences:
- Guided City Tour of Dresden
Accommodation: Courtyard Marriott Prague or similar
Day Six: In Prague (B, L, D)
From striking examples of Gothic architecture to marvellous Baroque structures to that of the
brilliant odes to Renaissance and Modernism, the city boasts of an 1100-year old skyline, one that's as captivating as it is intriguing. And today is our chance to journey back into the past as we meander through the streets of this beautiful urbanised historic capital of the Czech Republic. Our guided city tour then takes us past other worthy attractions of the town including the Charles Bridge, the Vltava River, the Old Town Square, the Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock.
Experiences:
- Guided city tour of Prague
- Visit Prague castle
- Vltava River Cruise
Accommodation: Courtyard Marriott Prague or similar
Day Seven: Onto Munich (B, L, D)
While we are on our route, you will discover sights such as the Pinakotheken art museum, the world
famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theatre with the Royal Palace, Olympic Stadium, St. Peter's
Church (Peterskirche), Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), Marienplatz and the Viktualien market with its colourful outdoor stalls.
Experiences:
- Visit BMW museum
- Orientation Tour of Munich
- Free time at Marienplatz
Accommodation: Steigenberger Hotel Munchen or similar
Day Eight: Onto Innsbruck (B, L, D)
Experiences:
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck
Accommodation: Hotel Alpine or similar
Day Nine: Onto Switzerland (B. L. D)
Hit the road from Innsbruck to Zurich, Switzerland. Two pitstops at Vaduz, Liechtenstein with a backdrop of mountains and the Rhine River. With absolutely no time to waste, we immediately start with our orientation tour of Zurich moving past the city's fanciest shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse. Continue to marvel at the town's artistic expertise as we pass the elegant copper spire of the Fraumunster found in the 9th-century with its impressive stained glass windows.
Experiences:
- Visit Vaduz
- Orientation Tour of Zurich
Accommodation: Dorint Airport, Swiss Star, Globa Conti/ a-ja Zurich, Das City-Resort or similar.
Day 10: Onto Kusnacht, Switzerland (B, L, D)
Proceed to Schwyz for an ultimate experience fora ride on the steepest funicular train in the world
is an adventure in itself. Head off on your orientation tour exploring the picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows, the poignant Lion Monument, the covered, wooden Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge) and the ornate Jesuit Church.
Experiences:
- Visit Stoosbahn
- Funicular Railway to Sttosbahn
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Lake Lucerne Cruise
Accommodation: Dorint Airport, Swiss Star, Globa Conti/ a-jaZurich, Das-City Resort or similar
Day 11: In Switzerland (B, L, D)
Today, you have the day at leisure, to explore the neighbourhood or just laze around in the hotel to relieve yourself of the exhaustion that the past few days have brought along.
Experiences:
- Optional visit to Jungfraujoch and Orientation Tour of Interlaken
Accommodation: Dorint Airport, Swiss Star, Globa Conti, a-jaZurich, Das City-Resort or similar
Day 12: Onto Paris (B, L, D)
Long drive towards the glamorous city of Paris
Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Paris Val de Fontenary or similar
Day 13: In Paris (B, L, D)
Renowned for its romantic charms, its multi-layered character and its monumental beauty, Paris is hardly the place to need an introduction.Later you will set off for the guided city tour of the capital seeing and learning about its architectural and cultural treasures. Starting our Guided City tour at the Trocadero Square, we continue to marvel at the architectural excellence of the city with structures such as the pyramid of the Louvre, Garnier's Opera (the largest opera theatre in the world), the Place de la Concorde (the site of the infamous guillotine) the Champs Élysées (one of the most fashionable streets in the world), the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe, the Alexander Bridge and the Hotel des Invalides among others.
Experiences:
- Visit Montmartre
- Guided City Tour of Paris
- Visit Eiffel Tower (2nd level)
Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Paris Val de Fontenay or similar
Day 14: Homeward Bound (B)
Today sadly your amazing Indian Taste Tour of Europe comes to an end. With wonderful memories, you will make your own way towards the airport for your flight back home.
