DD Europe Summer 2018 European Rhapsody (In Zurich/ Out Zurich) 08 Days / 07 Nights. Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy France

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1 SUPER SAVER DD Europe Summer 2018 European Rhapsody (In Zurich/ Out Zurich) 08 Days / 07 Nights Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy France Enjoy the Best of Europe Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy France - Zurich, Lucerne - Vaduz - Wattens, Innsbruck - Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, The Vatican - Chamonix Your Sightseeing Includes Zurich- Bahnhofstrasse, Peterskirche (St. Peter s Church), Fraumunster, The Limmat River, Grossmunster Vaduz- View of Vaduz Castle, City Centre Wattens- Visit Swarovski Crystal worlds Innsbruck - Goldenes Dachl, Imperial Church, Imperial Palace Venice- Canal cruise to St.Marco, Doge s Palace,Bridge of Sighs,St. Marks Square and Basilica, Murano Glass Showroom (when open) Pisa - Field of Miracles Florence - Piazzale Michealangelo Rome- Arch of Constantine, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum The Vatican - St. Peter s Square and the Basilica Chamonix- Cable Car Ride To Aiguille Du Midi And A Visit To Mer De Glace Lucerne -LionMonument, Kappellbrucke (chapel Bridge), Jesuit Church Bargain Shopping Wattens Swarovski Crystals Venice Murano Glass Lucerne Watches and chocolates Day 1: Begin Your Tour Arrive Zurich Welcome to your Cox & Kings European Rhapsody tour. Arrive and check in to hotel at your own (check in after 1600 hrs). Cox & Kings takes care to start your sightseeing the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag. (D) Day 2: Onto Innsbruck Orientation Tour of Zurich Visit Vaduz Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds Orientation Tour of Innsbruck Today proceed for a short orientation tour of Zurich strolling down Bahnhofstrasse the city s fanciest shopping street, past famous sights like Peterskirche (St. Peter s Church) 1

2 situated in a medieval square, famous for its 16th Century clock, the largest clock face in Europe. The elegant copper spire of the Fraumunster found in the 9th Century with impressive stained glass windows. Across the Limmat River, you will get a view of the Grossmunster a beautiful Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral dedicated to Zurich s patron saints. Later your drive takes you to picture perfect Austria, enroute, pause at the principality of Liechtenstein and stop at Vaduz the capital, to enjoy a short orientation. Vaduz is 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 from all corners of the globe, 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 the 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! Enjoy your dinner after checking in at the hotel. (B, D) Day 3: Onto Padova Walking Tour of Venice Today your journey takes you on a drive past quaint villages, medieval castles and fruit orchards and cutting across the fertile Adriatic Plains, to the magical lagoon city of Venice. Nothing prepares you for the captivating city of canals and palaces Venice is 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, through incredible miniature canals to the Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square), where you disembark. Napoleon dubbed the Square the 'finest drawing room in Europe' for its constant carnival atmosphere! Witness the bronze Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the past 500 years! From there to 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! End this exciting tour with a brief visit to a Murano Glass Showroom for a demonstration in glass blowing. It was on the island of Murano that glass was first made in Europe and hand blown Venetian glass is world famous. Later check into the hotel. (B,D) Day 4: Onto Tuscany Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit Piazzale Michelangelo Drive across the Apennine Mountains, along the Brenta River past Bologna, to Pisa - the hometown of Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame from 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 Baptistery, these are all a part of the Field of 2

3 Miracles. Continue to Florence, to the magical Piazzale Michelangelo for a stunning view of the city. After an exciting tour, drive through a stretch of olive groves and vineyards to the Tuscany region where on arrival you will be checked into your hotel. (B, D) Day 5: Full day excursion to Rome Visit The Vatican Guided panoramic Highlight city tour of Rome Today after breakfast we will drive towards 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 one of the largest churches in the world St. Peter's Basilica with St. Peter's Square. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's Pieta. Continue your tour driving past 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 - the Hippodrome - known for its ancient chariot races, which was reconstructed by Hollywood for the well known movie 'Ben Hur!. Later again drive back to your hotel. (B, D) Note: * Due to Rome city regulations, certain roads may be off limits for long distance coaches. This may result in the Rome sightseeing being done partly by foot / public transport. Day 6: Onto Chamonix After breakfast enjoy a comfortable drive to the scenic splendour of Chamonix Mont Blanc. It s Love at first sight as you enter the beautiful Chamonix Valley and the majestic mountains of the Mont Blanc range. Whilst all the Hindi movies have launched the Swiss Alps, Cox & Kings is the first to introduce the French Alps to India and the home of Mont Blanc, famous for its pens and accessories. Carry on your drive to arrive in Chamonix Mont Blanc region and check in. (B, D) Day 7: In Chamonix Mont Blanc Cable Car Ride to Aiguille Du Midi and A visit to the Mer De Glace Today enjoy our excursion tour - a ride on the highest and most impressive cable car, the Aiguille du Midi, lifts you to 3842 meters for an unforgettable view of the Alps. The more fearless will take A STEP INTO THE VOID, onto a 2.50 m glass cage out over a 1000 m precipice. A product of modern architectural and technical prowess and a sensation packed experience. The Aiguille du Midi has its own postage stamp and a letterbox! Continue your excursion with a ride on the nostalgic red cog railway to Montenvers. The train climbs a steep track, through scenic Alpine scenery, to a stunning vantage point above the Mer de Glace (sea of ice) Glacier. You know you ve really arrived when you stand at 1913 meters, at the Mer de Glace, which is 7 kms long and 200 meters thick, with a surface dimension of 40 kms! 3

4 A crystal gallery, a wildlife exhibition, an ice garden and the famous ice grotto 100 meters long, carved each year into the heart of the glacier, awaits you! After dinner, return to the hotel. (B, D) Day 8: Orientation Tour of Lucerne Homeward Bound Today after breakfast and check out, drive 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. Good times need never end! As you get ready for Zurich airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your Cox & Kings European Rhapsody tour. We are confident you will join us again sometime soon Note: - This tour may run with an altered flow due to operational constraints. IMPORTANT NOTE 1) Tour Price is based on 40 passenger traveling together 2) Their might be surcharge applicable if the tour operates below 40 passenger. 3) Above Price valid till 30 th September 2018 WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES 1) Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar. 2) Services of Cox & Kings Tour Manager or Local Representative. 3) Meals, coach transfers, entrance fees, excursions, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary. 4) Compulsory Tips of EUR 3 per person per day. 5) Service of Tour Manager WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE 1) Any Airfare / Visa Charges and Insurance /Medical. 2) Optional & Add-on Excursions unless mentioned otherwise. 3) Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person. 4) Porterage at hotels, apartment, airports, seaports, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu. 5) Anything not specifically mentioned in "What Your Tour Price Includes" box. VISA REQUIREMENT - You must be in possession of Schengen Multiple Entry visa Departure Dates April ,21,28 May ,12,19,26 June ,09,16,23,30 July ,21 August ,25 4

5 NOTES * Child without bed - Is an individual under 12 years of age, sharing the room with 2 full paying adults and without a bed / cot.*for Two Adults & Two Children (Both Under 12 Years) rooming together, the 1st child will have to pay "Child with Bed" price and the 2nd Child will pay "Child without Bed" price.*maximum 3 adults are allowed per room. As a Third person in a Triple room, most of the hotels use roll away beds & room size may be the same as the Double room. *Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.*the company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury,accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, threat of war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. *The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services.*the Tour Manager and driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some cities coaches are restricted.*itinerary often operates more than one coach per departure & on certain departures will operate in reverse direction.*on days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary / cancel the visit.*there are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour.*for convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However the services remain unchanged.*indian lunches and dinners and local meals are pre set & a-la carte is not possible.*the dinners will either be served at the restaurants or in the hotel.*on certain days packed lunches will be provided. Hotels / Flights / Airlines / Itinerary / Route subject to change without notice. 5