WONDERS OF EUROPE - BlueBird Holidays

WONDERS OF EUROPE - 10 Days

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Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican, Monaco & France

*NOTE: On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However, all aspects of the itinerary will be covered. In the event of Eiffel Tower restricting access,

the price difference for the restricted floor will be reimbursed. Eiffel Tower during national holidays or events may be substituted by Montparnasse tower or will be refunded.

As coaches are prohibited in certain parts of Pisa, Rome, Florence and Venice majority of the tour will be conducted by walking.

Highlights

BELGIUM: • Walking Tour of Brussels view the Grand Place & Manneken Pis Statue

GERMANY: • Black Forest drive through the scenic region
• Lake Titisee Free Time

SWITZERLAND: • Mt Titlis with entrance • Rhine Falls The largest waterfalls in Europe • Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau • Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge

ITALY: • Venice Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance • Rome City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, view Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum • Florence City Tour with local guide, Statue of David (replica) at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, view the Piazza Della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo (from outside)
• Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo

VATICAN: • St Peters Basilica & Square

MONACO: • Monte Carlo Orientation Tour

FRANCE: • Visit to Nice & Canne • Eiffel Tower (level 2*) with entrance • River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
• Paris Orientation Tour

Itinerary

Day 1
LONDON - CALAIS - BRUSSELS

This morning cross the English Channel by ferry or Eurotunnel.
Visit the capital city of Belgium, Brussels. On arrival start with a walking tour of Brussels to view the famous Manneken Pis Statue and the Grand Place. Driving time from Brussels to the hotel is
approximately 6 hours. (D)

Day 2
LACK FOREST - LAKE TITISEE - RHINE FALLS - LUCERNE

Travel to the Black Forest region in South Germany to see Lake Titisee
and the main high street. On arrival enjoy free time to see the largest natural lake in the black forest, also have an opportunity to purchase cuckoo clocks and other souvenirs. Later, travel to Switzerland and witness the largest plain waterfalls in Europe, the majestic Rhine Falls. Then depart for Lucerne to view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge. (B, L, D)

Day 3
MT. TITLIS - VENICE

Ascend 10,000 ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first
revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have
free time to play in the snow, visit the ice caves or take a unique professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. In the afternoon depart for your hotel near Venice. (B, L, D)

Day 4
VENICE - ROME

Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive
architecture and famous gondolas. Begin with a boat ride to
St Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco. Explore the island for the famous Murano Glass, or admire the rich architecture of the buildings. Finally enjoy a gondola ride while enjoying the ambience of Venice. In the afternoon depart for your hotel near Rome. (B, L, D)

Day 5
ROME - VATICAN CITY

On arrival in Rome, be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights such as Constantine arch. View the Roman Forums, where ancient civilization developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peters Basilica. View Trevi Fountain, arguably the most beautiful fountains in all of Rome. (B, L, D)

Day 6
FLORENCE - PISA - SAN REMO

Depart for Florence. On arrival, be greeted by your local
professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Duomo of Florence, along with photo stops at Basilica of Santa Croce, the final burial place of Michelangelo, statue of David (replica), famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazelle Michelangelo, for the most outstanding views of Florence. Later proceed onto Pisa.
On arrival, marvel at The Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square) which is dominated by four great religious structures: the Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery and the Camposanto. Enjoy some free time here to buy souvenirs for friends and family. (B, L, CD)

Day 7
AN REMO - NICE - CANNES - MONTE CARLO - SAN REMO

Driving along the Italian and French Riviera, we pass spectacular
mountain scenery along the Mediterranean Sea and reach Nice, where you have free time to explore and browse along the Promenade des Anglais, a sea-front avenue. Later we drive
through the Cote d’Azur region, to visit Cannes; host of the annual film festival. Finally, we drive to the principality of Monaco and visit Monte Carlo, internationally known as a playground for the rich and famous. (B, L, D)

Day 8
SAN REMO - GENEVA

Today morning we depart for Geneva (approximate drive time will be 7 hours). Here have a short city tour covering photo stops at the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock, which is the symbol of Geneva and the iconic Jet d’Eau (operation permitting). (B, D)

Day 9
GENEVA - PARIS

Depart for Paris (approximate drive time will be six hours). On arrival embark on a journey to the Eiffel Tower (level 2*)
the most famous monument in France. From this vantage point, enjoy breathtaking views of this amazing city. Later, have a short orientation tour to admire the amazing architecture of Paris.
(B, D)

Day 10
PARIS - CALAIS - LONDON

Today enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to discover and admire the rich architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay and more. Later drive through Avenue Des Champs Élysées, the most prestigious avenue in Paris; with
its cinemas, café and luxury speciality shops before driving back to Calais for the channel crossing. Then it is time to bid farewell to the group before arriving at your drop off point. (B, L)

Inclusion

  • • Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected
  • • Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
  • • 9 Nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
  • • 8 Indian dinners, 1 continental dinner & 7 vegetarian lunches
  • • Entrances & sightseeing as mentioned in tour highlights
  • • All tips and service charges
  • • Premium service of a Star Tours’ representative

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