15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS. for a lifetime holiday of the highest order.

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1 United Kingdom Belgium The Netherlands Germany Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy The Vatican France 15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS Discover the magic of Europe. Rich in history and abounding in old world charm and beauty, this continent will captivate you! Europe is endowed with treasures that will charm. Your dream of exploring the renowned cities of London, the water city of Venice, the eternal city of Rome, the city of Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels or being completely enthralled UNITED KINGDOM Harwich London Hook of Holland FRANCE Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Brussels BELGIUM 2N Paris Geneva Rhineland 2N Lucerne SWITZERLAND 2N Cologne GERMANY Heidelberg Drubba (Black Forest) Leysin Vaduz Jungfrau Interlaken Innsbruck ITALY AUSTRIA Wattens Venice by magnificent Alpine landscapes will turn to reality. Toss in a smattering of fine cuisine, lush, sensational scenery, vineyards, fruit orchards and high fashion - the perfect recipe Pisa Tuscany Florence Rome Umbria for a lifetime holiday of the highest order.

2 The United Kingdom London: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, River Thames, London Eye, Tower of London, Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street THE Netherlands Amsterdam: Keukenhof / Madurodam, Windmill, Cheese Farm, Clog Making Factory, Canal Cruise, Dam Square with Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Royal Palace and National Monument, Scheveningen: Visit to the Beach BELGIUM Brussels: St. Michel s Cathedral, Grand Place, Mannekin Pis GERMANY Cologne: Cathedral, Rhineland: Cruise Heidelberg: Old town, Black Forest: Drubba SWITZERLAND Lucerne: Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church Geneva: Palais des Nation, Musee Ariana, Jet d Eau, Jardin Anglais, Mt. Cox and Kings: Visit with Gala Dinner Les Diablerets: Glacier 3000 Liechtenstein Vaduz: Visit AUSTRIA Wattens: Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Innsbruck: Goldenes Dachl, Imperial Church, Imperial Palace Italy Venice: Canal cruise to San Marco, St. Marks Square and Basilica, Doge s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Murano Glass Showroom, Gondola Ride Florence: Piazza del Duomo - the Duomo with the Baptistry, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, The Vatican: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter s Square and the Basilica, Rome: Arch of Constantine, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pisa: Field of Miracles FRANCE Paris: Fragonard, Grévin Wax Museum, Louvre with the Glass Pyramid, Garnier s Opera, Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, River Seine, Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel des Invalides, Eiffel Tower (3rd level), River Seine Cruise Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho 25

3 London Eye, London Grand Place, Brussels View Heidelberg Exciting Optionals Gala Evening In Paris World Famous Cabaret, Illumination Tour Mt. Jungfrau A visit to Jungfrau - the Top of Europe, Indian lunch, Interlaken City Tour Meals Your tour will feature an abundance of tasty home cooked Indian meals. Stimulate your palate with a wide array of Indian dishes carefully selected and flavoured with authentic ingredients and spices. Day 1: Begin Your Tour Arrive Into London Visit To London Eye Welcome to your Cox & Kings Classical Europe tour. Your Cox & Kings representative greets you at the hotel, after you comfortably check in on your own. (check in after 1400 hrs). This afternoon assemble in the lobby at 1600 hrs. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow guests and get information on the next day s program. Ride the London Eye. At 135 meters it is one the world s tallest observation wheels. It s fully enclosed capsules offer stunning views to the edge of the capital and beyond. An unforgettable experience! After dinner return to your hotel. Dinner (ü) Day 2: In London Guided City Tour Of London Overnight Ferry to the Hook Of Holland Live history through a guided panoramic highlight tour of London city. Get acquainted with some of London s iconic landmarks. The majesty of Buckingham Palace which is the Queen s official residence. Enjoy the changing of the guard (on days when this takes place). Drive over the Tower Bridge, River Thames, view the London Eye, Tower of London(Photo stop), Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus and Nelson s Column at Trafalgar Square. Enjoy some free time this afternoon at Oxford Street and then reunite in the evening at a pre-appointed time and place as informed by your Tour Manager. Drive to Harwich to board your overnight cruise ferry to the Hook of Holland. Traveling in a ferry across the North Sea is sheer indulgence! Treat yourself to a world class maritime experience, sailing in total comfort. Breakfast (ü) Dinner (ü) (on board) Day 3: Onto Belgium Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam Visit Scheveningen Orientation Of Amsterdam Canal Cruise Today, disembark and drive through Dutch countryside where Windmills still wield their magic. There s a photo stop at one. If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 21st to May 20th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of the year, visit Madurodam - an enchanting miniature city that features the best of the Netherlands. Drive to Scheveningen to Baywatch. After Lunch onto Amsterdam. Clogs, Cheese and Holland are inseparable and a factory visit demonstrates this popular business. The canals beckon as you board a glass topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and bridges. A canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the National Monument. Then drive on to Brussels - the Elegant Capital City, also the seat of the European Union, with an air of bustling efficiency! An orientation tour takes you through picturesque medieval streets to the magnificent Gothic St. Michel s Cathedral. Walk via Galeries Saint Hubert the world s first shopping mall, opened in 1847, to the Grand Place, Europe s most beautiful square. This exquisite market square is the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world famous Belgian lace, chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Mmmm! Visit the Mannekin Pis, (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy, representing the irreverent spirit of Brussels, has drawn sightseers for centuries. After dinner check into your hotel. Day 4: Onto The Rhineland Visit Cologne Cathedral Cruise On The River Rhine Visit Heidelberg This morning proceed to Cologne, the metropolis on the Rhine where on arrival you will visit the Cathedral the first Gothic church in the Rhineland with its characteristic spires. Later drive to Boppard through the Rhine valley, where there are more castles than in any other river valley in the world. Enjoy a cruise along the Romantic Rhine. The stretch of river where you can see castles, villages, and vineyards, and the Loreley where the river valley runs through dramatically elevated hillsides. You can see a statue of the Loreley near the cliff. The scenery is actually stunning. Continue your scenic drive to Heidelberg, situated in the Valley of the River Neckar and world famous for its romantic castle and picturesque Old Town with awe inspiring surroundings. Enjoy some free time at the Altstadt - old section of the town. Later, after dinner check into your hotel in the Rhineland Area. 26 Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho

4 Landscape, Black Forest View, Jungfrau Goldenes Dachl, Innsbruck Day 5: Onto Switzerland Drive Through The Black Forest Visit Drubba Visit Lucerne Today enjoy a drive through the Black Forest and arrive at Drubba. Time stands still here at the alpine nest of the Cuckoo Clock situated in the unique Hollental (Hell s Valley), directly at the mouth of the Ravennaschult (Ravenna Glen). Witness a demonstration to explain the making of authentic cuckoo clocks in their original form, each piece carefully crafted for precision! The Cuckoo Clock is said to have originated between 1740 and 1750 and has remained more or less unchanged in its unique design. A visit here is always a memorable experience. Move on to Lucerne with its picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution. Stroll along the covered, wooden Kappellbrucke (chapel bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church. You will have your first encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Most visitors take home two things memories of a beautiful country and a Swiss watch. After dinner check in to your hotel. Day 6: In Switzerland Day at Leisure Optional Excursion To The Jungfrau An Interlaken City Tour The day is free, but do take advantage of our optional excursion to the Jungfrau, the Top of Europe, a wonderful world of glaciers and eternal ice. Onto Jungfrau. Reach the highest altitude railway station in Europe by a charming, red cogwheel train, amid stunning and dramatic mountain scenery! What could be more tempting in this icy cold scenario than a hot Indian lunch! Walk on the great Aletsch Glacier. Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace, at 3571 meters. Experience the new Cinema Experience with the new Alpine sensation attraction, and the glistening Ice Palace. Descend to visit the popular holiday resort of Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes of Brienz and Thun, where even today you see horse-drawn carriages. You will have another encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Next to a virtually unlimited selection of watches and jewellery, every store carries gifts and souvenirs, priced for every pocket. Later after dinner return to your hotel. Note: Guests not availing the the optional to Jungfrau will get a packed dinner. Breakfast (ü) Dinner (ü) Day 7: Onto Innsbruck Visit Vaduz Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds Orientation Of Innsbruck Today your drive takes you to Austria, enroute, pause at Vaduz the capital in the Principality of Liechtenstein, famous for its postage stamps. Next halt at the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens and prepare to be dazzled at the Chambers of Wonder! In a wondrous blue hall dominated by a Unicum- a wall of crystal, you see the world s biggest crystal and it s smallest! Over 7 million people have already been thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them! Continue a scenic drive to Innsbruck. Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe s most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics twice! Our orientation tour introduces you to its world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or Goldenes Dachl, an ornate Gothic balcony erected by Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to the Imperial Church followed by the Hofburg or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years! Check into your hotel after dinner. Day 8: Onto Venice Walking Tour Of Venice Gondola Ride Today your journey takes you on a fascinating drive past quaint villages, medieval castles and fruit orchards, cutting across the fertile Adriatic Plains, to the magical lagoon city of Venice. The captivating canals and palaces of Venice are simply unique! Built on 117 small islands, it is a pedestrian s city, so get set for a walking tour. Cruise from Tronchetto Pier and glide romantically past fairytale palaces Disembark and walk to the Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square). Pass the Doge s Palace, connected by the Bridge of Sighs to its prisons. It was from here that the legendary lover Casanova made his famous escape! Witness the bronze Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the past 500 years! End this exciting tour with a brief visit to a Murano Glass Show Room where you will see a demonstration of hand blown world famous Venetian glass (when open to visitors). Enjoy a Gondola Ride. Enjoyment at its peak this evening. Celebrate with a scrumptious dinner and a surprise gift per family on your cruise to Tronchetto Pier. Drive to your hotel. Day 9: Onto Umbria Walking Tour Of Florence Drive across the Apennine Mountains, along the Brenta River past Bologna to Florence, a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic treasures per square metre than any other city in the world! Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho 27

5 Ponte Vechio, Florence La Pieta, The Vatican Snowbus, Glaicer 3000 Included in your walking tour of the city of Florence is a visit to the remarkable Duomo (when open for visitors). Besides it is the Gates of Paradise the heavenly gilded bronze doors of the Baptistry, originally a pagan temple and the open air gallery in Signoria Square. Walk on the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in the city. Time permitting indulge in some more famous works of art genuine Florentine leather bags and souvenirs! Happy shopping! After an exciting tour, drive through a stretch of olive groves and vineyards to your hotel where on arrival you will be checked in after dinner. Day 10: Full Day Excursion To Rome Visit The Vatican Museum With The Sistine Chapel Visit The Vatican Guided City Tour Of Rome Rome was not built in a day - the truth of this oft quoted adage hits you with full force, as we pack in all the must see agenda into our guided panoramic highlight city tour! According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Start your introduction to Rome with a journey to The Vatican the smallest nation in the world! It boasts a priceless art collection and is probably per square foot the richest country in the world! Visit the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museum complexes in the world. A must see is the Sistine Chapel. The most famous square of The Vatican is St. Peter s Square with St. Peter s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo s Pieta. See the triumphal Arch of Constantine, one of the most important commemorative monuments of antiquity and then drive through Piazza Venezia, where the grandiose monument to the reunification of Italy is often referred to as the Marble wedding cake! Pass the Circus Maximus - known for its ancient chariot races, which was reconstructed by Hollywood for the well known movie Ben Hur! Tribute is paid to the brave Gladiators, with a photo stop at the mighty Colosseum. At this amphitheatre, the notorious and gory gladiatorial games were held, where they fought one another and wild animals while the crowd roared! Pass the ruins of the Roman Forum and end the tour at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend has it, that if you make a wish and toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you are sure to return to Rome! We at Cox & Kings look forward to that! After an exciting tour relax and enjoy your return drive to the hotel in Tuscany after dinner. Day 11: Onto Switzerland Orientation Tour Of Pisa After breakfast enjoy a comfortable drive of approximately six hours to Switzerland. Enroute, stop at Pisa, the hometown of Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame its Leaning Tower! It has leaned almost since construction first started, due to the swampy soil beneath it. At a photo stop here, note its striking beauty along with its characteristic tilt. It is the Duomo s (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together with the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles. Check into your hotel and after dinner. Day 12: In Switzerland Visit To Glacier 3000 Visit Geneva Mt. Cox & Kings Gala Evening With Dinner Glacier 3000 Awaits! Cox & Kings gives you another first with the launch of Glacier 3000 the everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views of the most beautiful summits of the Alps. Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge (2971m). A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (weather permitting), the world s highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along at approx. 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges. The View Point has a 360-degree view of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and the Matterhorn. There is also a tribute to your visit with Cox & Kings. A souvenir for each family. Later ride the Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the eternal snow. Return to Col du Pillion after an early lunch. Drive to Switzerland making a brief stop at Geneva, one of Switzerland s most privileged cities, said to have the second highest quality of living in the world! We begin the orientation tour with a drive to the Palais des Nations - the European Headquarters of the United Nations, and one of the most active conference centres in the world and the Musee Ariana. Be awestruck by the great white plume of the tallest fountain in Europe - the magnificent Jet d Eau and pause for a photograph here and at the beautiful floral clock in the Jardin Anglais! Exclusive entertainment lined up for you. A mountain that s all yours! We make sure that ultimate fantasy comes true with Mt. Cox & Kings so exclusive, that it s only for you! Getting there is half the fun! Wind your way uphill in a cable car (weather permitting) with a panoramic 360 degree view. That s not all! We top it with Disco Dancing and a sumptuous Dinner! Yes, with Cox & Kings you re constantly on a high! (In the event of bad weather and the cable car not operating a gala dinner will be organised instead.) 28 Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho

6 River Cruise, Paris Grevin Wax Museum, Paris Eiffel Tower, Paris Day 13: Onto Paris Optional Gala Evening Cabaret Show Enjoy a spectacular journey and experience the natural beauty and wonders of the alpine region as you enjoy a comfortable drive of approximately seven hrs. to Paris, the City of Lights. After dinner check into your hotel. Later this evening, enjoy our Optional Gala Evening Cabaret Show. Sparkle over a glass of champagne and a cabaret with extraordinary sets and extravagant costumes. We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of Paris. It s magic! Return to your hotel. Day 14: In Paris Visit Fragonard Visit Grévin Wax Museum City Tour Of Paris Visit The Eiffel Tower River Seine Cruise Visit and shop at Fragonard The Parfumeur a highlight from Cox & Kings. Displayed are perfumery collections retracing 3000 years of history. Discover Fragonard s original perfumery creations on sale at factory prices. A special exclusive souvenir for each visitor from Fragonard and Cox & Kings. Our next stop is the famed Grévin Wax Museum, an exclusive from Cox & Kings! Grévin, a legendary site of entertainment since 1882, was created by Alfred Grévin, to produce and showcase life size wax models of celebrities. At the end of the 19th Century, Arthur Meyer, founder of the famous daily newspaper Le Gaulois, conceived the notion of showing his readers the people in the headlines of his paper, but in 3-D. He came up with the idea of creating a site where the public could see people in the news. To implement this original plan, he called on Alfred Grévin, who was a cartoonist, designer and famous sculptor. The Grévin opened its doors on June 5th, It was an immediate success. At Grévin, relive glorious French history, meet celebrities and experience the Spirit of Paris, with over 300 wax figures in a setting of gold and marble! The latest addition is our very own Shah Rukh Khan. Commemorate your visit to Grévin with a small memento. Enjoy a guided panoramic highlight city tour of famous monuments like the Louvre with the Glass Pyramid, 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, River Seine, the Napoleanic Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides. Take in the dazzling overview of the glittering city as you ascend to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower the symbol of Paris! An enchanted evening unfolds with a cruise on the River Seine, sailing under old and beautiful bridges, admiring illuminated monuments as you glide by. True bliss! Experience the joie de vivre of Gaie Paris. After dinner return to your hotel. Day 15: Homeward Bound Good times need never end! Your tour ends with guests departing on individual schedules for the airport or return by coach to Heathrow Terminal 3 in London by around hrs. Relive the high points of your Cox & Kings Classical Europe tour. We are confident you will join us again sometime soon. Breakfast (ü) Or Enjoy an Extension of 1 night in Paris with a visit to Disneyland Paris. In Paris Full Day Excursion to Disneyland Theme Park After breakfast, leave for Disneyland Paris. Unleash the child in you for a fun filled excursion! Thrilling rides, favourite Disney characters and incredible shows make it a complete family attraction. Note: Your park ticket gives you the option of entering either Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios. The Disneyland Park is divided into Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland which are the four magical themed lands and the ever famous Main Street USA. Enjoy an array of thrilling rides, incredible shows, parades and discover the fantasy and excitement at this enchanting amusement park, which guarantees nonstop fun and action. Experience your fairytales coming to life. Thrills come in all sizes and shapes. Big thrills such as Space Mountain Mission 2, Indiana Jones, Big Thunder Mountain, takes you to the edge of the universe and little ones, where you can sail around the world with It s a Small Small world. Family fun is around every corner of the Park, from Pirates of the Caribbean to the Mad Hatter s Tea Cups. Favourite Disney Characters are waiting to meet you. You can Hello Pooh, Howdy Goofy and meet Mickey and Minnie. Do not forget to take a snapshot with one of your favourite Disney characters! Say Cheese and get a photograph accompanied by a hug and an autograph. OR Discover the magical world of cinema and television at Walt Disney Studios where a behind the scenes destination sensation awaits you. Experience movie magic and cinema sets coming to life through cinemagical lots, featuring thrilling attractions and spectacular shows with your dreams centre-stage allowing your screendreams to come true! Make your big screen debut at Toon Studio or Production Courtyard. Cox & Kings Duniya Dekho 29