Essence of Europe

Day 01: Paris

• Arrive into Paris, the vibrant city famous for its museums and monuments. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Paris.

Day 02: Paris - City Tour, Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor with Priority Access

• Enjoy tour to Skip the Line Eiffel Tower and Paris Seinorama, including Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, a prestigious and residential area near the Bois de Boulogne, a one hour cruise on the River Seine. Enjoy a visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and admire the superb panoramic views over Paris. Overnight in Paris.

Day 03: Paris - Paris - Disneyland Paris: 1 Day 1 Park with Transport

• Make the most of your Paris stay and discover Disneyland ® Paris. Enjoy an unforgettable day with memories that will stay with you forever. The Disneyland Park is an enjoyable day out for both adults and children. This tour offers the advantage of direct transport without the stress of public transport. Arrival back in Paris around 2000 hrs. Overnight in Paris.

Day 04: Paris - Interlaken

• Take TGV from Paris station to arrive at Basel. Take onwards train to Interlaken- a must visit for visitors with its spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to exploit Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 05: Interlaken - Jungfraujoch

• This morning depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascent by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch-at 3454m, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 06: Interlaken - Lucerne

• Today you experience a rail trip by the Golden Pass line from Interlaken to the city of lights - Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Day is at leisure to explore the lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 07: Lucerne – Mt. Titlis

• Excursion to Mount Titlis – at 3020 m / 10’000 ft. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg, where you board a gondola which takes you up to Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cable car takes you up to Mt. Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. And get your thrills on the TITLIS Cliff Walk, a spectacular Suspension bridge at a height of 3041 m/10'000 ft. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 08: Lucerne - Venice

• Today you check out and take the train to Venice via Milan. Venice is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile Bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. Overnight in Venice.

Day 09: Venice - Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Ride

• Journey to a place where water flows amongst the streets and the buildings are rich with a vibrant past, with this two-hour tour of Venice, Italy. Combining a stroll through the historical streets and a magical gondola ride through the canals, you'll see all this fine city has to offer. Later thank yourself for taking Tour to the Islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello. Discover the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello and learn more about Venice and its ancient way of life.Highlights- Start off the tour in Murano, well-known for its glass making - Continue through the brightly coloured homes of Burano - Contemplate the impressive mosaics in Torcello These beautiful islands are known throughout the world for their picturesque scenery, handicraft and history.

Day 10: Venice - Florence - Afternoon Guided Tour of Florence with Uffizi Gallery Visit

• Check out and take the train from Venice station to Florence. Make your way to hotel and keep your luggage in the hotel. Leave to take Guided tour of Florence with Uffizi Gallery visit. The tour begins with the discovery of the historic city center with the visit to the scenic square and the Gothic Church of Santa Croce (exterior). Then, the ancient Church of Santa Felicita (*) surprises you with its portico surmounted by the Vasari Corridor and once inside, gives you the amazing colours of two masterpieces by Pontormo, hosted in the Chapel designed by Brunelleschi. Overnight in Florence.

Day 11: Florence - Pisa Half Day Excursion with Entrance to the Leaning Tower

• This half day tour from Florence gives you the opportunity to enjoy the city of one of the symbols of Italy. We start our excursion with a walk alongside the Medieval walls up to the old entrance gate: Porta Santa Maria. From here an extraordinary view will take your breath away! You will be in front of a unique panorama: Piazza dei Miracoli with its marble architecture and neat grass lawns. Overnight in Florence.

Day 12: Florence - Rome - Ancient Rome: Colosseum & Roman Forum

• Take the train to Rome, make your way to the hotel and keep your luggage. Leave to take Ancient Rome tour, See the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and many more! Highlights- Skip the line entry into the Colosseum - Discover the history of Ancient Rome - Tour inside the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill Discover the main attractions of Ancient Rome in this comprehensive tour and beat the queues at the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. Overnight in Rome

Day 13: Rome - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica Tour

• With skip the line access this guided tour to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica shows you the best of the Vatican City in under four hours. Highlights- Make every minute count with skip the line entry - See world famous Renaissance art at the Sistine Chapel - Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica with a professional guide. Overnight in Rome.

Day 14: End of Tour

• Check out from the hotel and take your transfer to Rome airport.