Europe Highlights Tour

Paris To Rome Tour

European Delight: 13-Day Grand Tour (Paris to Rome)

This 13-day coach-based itinerary takes you through six countries: France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. It starts in Paris and ends in Rome, with a flight back to India from Fiumicino Airport.

Package Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Paris | Welcome to France

Arrive at Paris airport and complete immigration and baggage formalities.
Meet the local representative and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel check-in, subject to the hotel’s standard check-in time. Relax after the journey.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short orientation drive or free time at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Paris.

Day 02: Paris | Guided City Tour, Eiffel Tower & Seine Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided city tour covering the Notre-Dame area, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Opera area, Petit Palais and Les Invalides.
Eiffel Tower, 2nd level, as included in the package. Access is subject to ticket availability and security procedures.
Scenic Seine River cruise past Paris’s riverside landmarks.
Dinner and overnight stay in Paris.

Day 03: Paris | Disneyland Paris (Optional Excursion)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional full-day excursion to Disneyland Paris, with time for rides, shows, parades and themed attractions.
Lunch coupon, if included in the confirmed package. Character appearances and shows follow the park schedule.
Guests not joining the excursion can enjoy Paris at leisure at their own expense.
Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Paris.

Day 04: Paris → Brussels → Amsterdam | Belgium & the Netherlands

Breakfast and check-out from the Paris hotel.
Touring coach to Brussels, about 310 km, generally 3.5–4.5 hours excluding breaks and traffic.
Guided sightseeing in Brussels’ historic centre, including the Grand Place and key central landmarks, subject to local access and timing.
Continue by coach to Amsterdam, about 210 km / 2.5–3 hours, subject to traffic.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Amsterdam.

Day 05: Amsterdam | Canals & Dutch Traditions

Breakfast at the hotel.
Panoramic guided city tour of Amsterdam.
Visit a traditional cheese factory with a cheese-making demonstration, subject to operating hours.
Photo stop near traditional Dutch windmills.
Amsterdam canal cruise with an audio guide.
Dinner and overnight stay in Amsterdam.

Day 06: Amsterdam → Cologne | Germany

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Coach to Cologne, about 265–275 km, usually 3–4 hours excluding stops and traffic.
On arrival, visit the iconic Cologne Cathedral and explore the surrounding area.
Dinner at a local restaurant, followed by hotel check-in.
Overnight stay in Cologne.

Day 07: Cologne → Stuttgart | Mercedes-Benz Museum & Black Forest Tradition

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Coach to the Stuttgart area, about 370–390 km, generally 4–5 hours excluding breaks and traffic.
Mercedes-Benz Museum visit with an audio guide, subject to opening hours and the confirmed schedule.
Explore a traditional Black Forest cuckoo-clock workshop or factory.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Stuttgart.

Day 08: Stuttgart → Rhine Falls → Lindt Home of Chocolate → Zurich

Breakfast and check-out from the Stuttgart hotel.
Coach towards Switzerland. Stuttgart to Rhine Falls is about 200–230 km, generally 2.5–3.5 hours excluding border formalities and stops.
Visit the Rhine Falls and enjoy the included boat ride, subject to season, weather and operational conditions.
Continue to Lindt Home of Chocolate for the included entrance visit. Entry time and availability are subject to confirmation.
Proceed to Zurich, about 45–55 km / 45–60 minutes from the Rhine Falls area.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Zurich.

Day 09: Zurich → Mt. Titlis → Milan | Swiss Alps to Italy

Early breakfast and check-out from the Zurich hotel.
Coach to Engelberg, about 85–100 km / 1.5–2 hours, subject to traffic.
Mt. Titlis excursion with cable-car access and the Rotair rotating gondola, subject to weather and mountain operations.
Panoramic alpine views and the Cliff Walk / viewpoints, where accessible and conditions permit.
Coach to Milan, about 250–280 km / 3.5–4.5 hours from Engelberg, excluding breaks and traffic.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Milan.

Day 10: Milan → Venice → Bologna | Venice Island & Glass-Blowing Demonstration

Breakfast and check-out from the Milan hotel.
Sightseeing and photographs at the Milan Cathedral (Duomo) area.
Coach to the Venice access point, about 270–280 km / 3–3.5 hours, subject to traffic.
Return Vaporetto/ferry transfer to Venice Island.
Guided sightseeing covering St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, Clock Tower, Doge’s Palace exterior, Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge.
Traditional glass-blowing demonstration, subject to workshop operating hours.
Lunch at a local restaurant, as included in the package.
Coach to Bologna, about 150 km / 1.5–2 hours, subject to traffic.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Bologna.

Day 11: Bologna → Pisa | Piazza dei Miracoli

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Coach to Pisa, about 180–190 km / 2–2.5 hours, subject to traffic.
Guided sightseeing at Piazza dei Miracoli, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery and Cathedral. Viewing is primarily from the outside unless separate entrance tickets are confirmed.
Lunch at a local restaurant, as included in the package.
Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay in Pisa.

Day 12: Pisa → Rome | Vatican City & Colosseum

Breakfast and check-out from the Pisa hotel.
Coach to Rome, about 350–360 km / 4–4.5 hours excluding breaks and traffic. Arrival time may vary.
Vatican sightseeing, including St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, subject to opening hours, religious events and ticket availability.
The Vatican Museums may involve security queues and timed entry. Appropriate dress is required at religious sites.
Colosseum outside-view photo stop, unless an interior visit is specifically included and pre-booked.
Dinner, hotel check-in and overnight stay in Rome.

Day 13: Rome | Panoramic City Tour & Departure

Breakfast and hotel check-out. Luggage storage is subject to hotel facilities and availability.
Panoramic city tour covering the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia and an exterior view of the Roman Forum.
Lunch and free time, subject to the confirmed flight schedule.
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for check-in and departure formalities.
Depart for India. The itinerary ends upon airport drop-off.

Package Inclusions

International airfare from Cochin and return, if included in the final confirmed quotation.
Schengen visa assistance / processing and travel insurance, only as specifically stated in the confirmed quotation.
12 nights’ accommodation in selected 3-4 star hotels:
- Paris: 3 nights
- Amsterdam: 2 nights
- Cologne: 1 night
- Stuttgart: 1 night
- Zurich: 1 night
- Milan: 1 night
- Bologna: 1 night
- Pisa: 1 night
- Rome: 1 night
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels.
Meals as per the final confirmed meal plan, including Indian and local meals where specified.
Coach transportation for the Europe programme, subject to legal driving hours, local access restrictions and coach regulations.
Sightseeing and transfers as specified in the final itinerary.
Paris guided city tour, Eiffel Tower 2nd-level access and Seine River cruise.
Amsterdam panoramic guided tour and canal cruise with audio guide.
Brussels guided sightseeing.
Mercedes-Benz Museum entrance with audio guide.
Rhine Falls visit and boat ride, subject to season, weather and operations.
Lindt Home of Chocolate entrance.
Mt. Titlis cable-car excursion, including the Rotair rotating gondola experience, subject to weather and operations.
Venice return Vaporetto/ferry transfer and glass-blowing demonstration.
Guided Pisa sightseeing.
Vatican Museums guided visit with entrance and audio/headphone arrangements, subject to availability and the confirmed booking.
Hotel city/tourist taxes wherever applicable, and only where included in the confirmed quotation.

Package Exclusions

TCS, if applicable.
Optional Disneyland Paris excursion and any attractions not expressly listed as included.
Colosseum interior entrance, unless specifically confirmed and pre-booked.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, porterage, shopping and room-service charges.
Meals, beverages or services not specifically mentioned in the final confirmed meal plan.
Tips/gratuities for the tour manager, local guides, coach driver and hotel staff, unless expressly included.
Early check-in, late check-out, single-room supplements and hotel services not mentioned in the inclusions.
Any additional baggage charges, seat selection, airline ancillary services or flight-related expenses not included in the airfare quotation.
Any additional costs arising from flight or coach schedule changes, adverse weather, strikes, closures, operational restrictions or circumstances beyond the operator’s control, where applicable.
Anything not expressly mentioned under Package Inclusions or in the final confirmed quotation.

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