Europe Taster
9 Days
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Enjoy France , Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and United Kingdom in just 9 Days.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Countries Visited : Europe
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After your arrival in London our driver will meet you at the airport arrival and will transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight : In London
Accomodation: Hotel Novotel or Similar.
Optional Tour:
3 Hours London Night Tour: INR 4600 per person.
River Thames Luxury Dinner Cruise: INR 9600 per person.
Note : Please note you have to book the London optional tours during booking the tour. You cannot book this tour with the tour guide.
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Welcome to the Europe Taster! Leaving London behind us, we make our way to Paris, crossing the English Channel and arriving in the ‘City of Lights’ in the afternoon. We'll take you on a driving tour of the French capital; get your cameras ready - you’ll be seeing some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe! After the driving tour we'll enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the Latin Quarter, an eclectic, bohemian and historic neighbourhood. We'll then travel back to the hotel on Paris' world famous metro system, ready to explore the city further on our free day tomorrow!
Experiences
Driving Tour of Paris: driving tour of this famous city where you may see L’OpéraGarnier, the Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, Hotel de Ville, The River Seine, l'Ile de la Cite, the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Lovers Bridge, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Pigalle (the Red Light District) and see the Moulin Rouge.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In Paris
Accommodation
Ibis la Defense
Ibis La Villette
Kyriad St Ouen
B&B Italie Porte de Choisy
B&B Porte des Lilas or Similar
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Today is all yours to explore as you wish. Take a look at our optional excursions – enjoy a cruise up the River Seine, and head up the tower of Montparnasse for exquisite views of the city, the perfect way to see Paris at its best. Visit L’OpéraGarnier, the Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, Hotel de Ville, the River Seine, l’Ile de la Cite or the Louvre Museum. Get a glimpse of that most famous avenue, the Champs Elysees, overlooked by the famous Arc de Triomphe. Feel like shopping? Why not head to the boutiques of La Marais? Or visit the graves of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Père Lachaise Cemetery? Those with a taste for the macabre can even descend to the infamous catacombs! Alternatively, stay above ground and explore the museums, people-watch from a roadside café, or simply stroll the city, following in the footsteps of great painters, musicians and writers.
Attractions to discover in your free time
Orangerie Museum |
Wed-Mon 09:00 - 18:00 |
Adults €11.00 ; Children €8.50 |
Jardin du Luxembourg |
Various times 08:30 - 17:00 |
Free |
Jardin des Tuileries |
Various times 08:30 - 17:00 |
Free |
Place de la Concorde |
Varies |
Free |
Panthéon |
Daily 10:00 - 18:00 |
Adults €7 ; Children (under 18) Free |
Catacombes |
Tue-Sun 10:00 - 20:30 (last entry 19:00) |
Adults €13; Children (under 18) Free |
Sainte-Chapelle |
Daily 09:30 - 18:00 |
Adults €8.50 ; Children (under 18) Free |
Louvre |
Various times 09:00 - 18:00 (Closed Tues) |
Adults €15 ; Children (under 18) Free |
Rodin Museum |
Tue-Sun 10:00 – 17.45 |
Adults €6 ; Students (18-25 yrs) €5 ; Children (under 18) Free |
Notre Dame |
Daily 07:45 - 18:45, Sat & Sun 07:45 - 19:15 |
Free |
Sacré Coeur |
Daily 06:00 - 22:00 |
Free |
Musée d'Orsay |
Various times: 09:30 - 18:00 |
Adults €13 ; Students (18-25) €8.50 ; Children (under 18) Free |
Disneyland Paris https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/?country=IN |
Daily 10:00 - 19:00 |
varies |
Eiffel Tower |
Summer - Lift: 09:00-00:45 with a last entry at 23:00 (top), Stairs: 09:00-00:45 with a last entry at 00:00; Rest of the year: Lift: 09:30-23:45 with a last entry at 11:00/10:30 (top), Stairs: 09:30-18:30 with a last entry at 18:00 |
Admission (lift): Adults: 25 EUR, Between 12-24 yrs: 12.5 EUR, Under 4 yrs: Free |
Arc de Triomphe |
Daily, 1 October - 31 March 10:00-22:30, 1 April - 30 September 10:00-23:00 with a last entry 45 minutes before closing time, Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July, 11th November (morning), 25th December |
Full price: 12 EUR, Reduced: 9 EUR |
Optional Excursions Montparnasse Observation Deck While others wait in long queues to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a better deal awaits those who want a view of Paris from the Montparnasse Observation Deck. After ascending in the fastest elevator in Europe you will experience amazing views - including that of the Eiffel Tower – so your photos will capture Paris in all its glory. As well as the 56th floor restaurant and viewing platform, the 59th floor is an open air terrace on the very top of the tower. At 200 metres above the hustle and bustle of Paris, you can experience views of up to 40km in clear weather! |
€15 |
Cabaret Show Experience a fantastic show and the famous French Cancan at one of the top Paris cabaret venues, La Nouvelle Eve or Paradis Latin. The shows are lively, colourful, and tastefully produced. With striking decor, beautiful costumes and a variety of classic and modern choreography this is a show you will not want to miss. The price includes the show and a glass of French champagne. |
€70-90 |
River Seine Cruise Embark from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and cruise down the river for a unique perspective of the beautiful city of Paris. The cruise will take you past landmarks including the Grand Palais, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and the National Assembly. Complete with commentary available in 13 different languages, during this 1 hour cruise you will discover the history and architecture of Paris. |
€12 |
Paris + Tour Get ready for a bumper day of Paris sightseeing, as your Expat Explore tour leader accompanies you on an incredible day out in Paris! First we tour the Fragonard Musée du Parfum, learning about the history of one of France's most famous perfumeries. We then stop off at Place Vendome, the famous public square, on our way to the Laduréemacaron shop, where you'll get a taste of these sweet treats from the most famous macaron shop in the world. Your tour leader will then walk you through the Tuileries gardens and the grounds of the Louvre, including its famous pyramid. Next up enjoy a lunch cruise of the River Seine, including views of the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral. This afternoon we'll visit Tower Montparnasse, ascending 59 floors to experience amazing panoramic views of Paris. We'll finish the day off in the Latin Quarter, where you'll have some free time to explore and the opportunity to go inside the Notre Dame cathedral and do some souvenir shopping, before included transport back to the hotel. |
€50 |
An Evening in Montmartre Enjoy an evening tour of the fabulous Montmartre area, known as the 'Last Village in Paris'. Led by your Expat Explore tour leader, you'll see the Moulin Rouge, windmills, fountains, statues, bakeries, gardens, vineyards, churches and more. After the walk, there is free time to take in the views and visit the SacreCouer, followed by an authentic three-course dinner. You will have the choice of a variety of typical French dishes, which may include escargot (snails) or soupeal'oignon (onion soup) to start, confit de canard (roast duck) or coeur de rumsteak (rump steak) for main, and cremebrulee for dessert (vegetarian options are also available). |
€40 |
Meals Included: Breakfast Overnight: In Paris Accommodation Ibis la Defense |
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Au revoir Paris! Today we sample a taste of small town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. In the town of Beaune you can visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune, or try the famous wine. After lunch we take a long scenic drive across the border into Switzerland and head towards the Swiss Alps for our stay in a typical mountain village in the heart of the Jungfrau region. This is one of the most-visited regions of the Alps and also a World Heritage site, containing Europe's largest glacier. Welcome to the Swiss Alps, your home for the next two days!
Experiences
Burgundy lunch stop: enjoy a stop in Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous wine-producing region. You will have some free time to explore this beautiful medieval town centre and the opportunity to try local food and wine.
Scenic mountain drive of Switzerland: spectacular views as we drive through this amazing country alongside lakes, breath-taking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In Switzerland
Accommodation
Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens
Hotel BärenRinggenberg
Hotel AlpinaKandersteg
Hotel HoheneckEngleberg or Similar
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The splendour of the Alps is yours today – don’t miss the chance to join our optional excursion up to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! The trip to the top is a real highlight; you might find yourself pressed up against the windows as the picture-perfect Swiss countryside rolls beneath you. Look out for quaint villages nestled in the valleys beneath snow-capped peaks and tumbling mountain waterfalls. Once we’ve reached the top, enjoy the year-round snow and breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and craggy mountaintops. Once you’ve had a chance to explore and capture as many photos as possible, it’s back down to lower altitudes for the rest of the afternoon. Take the chance to head into nearby Interlaken to see the lakes of the region, shop for chocolates and cuckoo clocks, or have a fondue!
Optional Excursions
Paragliding You will take a 20 minute drive in a van to BeatenbergAmisbühl, the starting area, 800 meters above Interlaken, where you can enjoy the marvellous view of the Jungfrau massif. After a short walk to the starting area you receive all important information concerning the flight and then you are off. You’ll fly over Interlaken with an outstanding view of Lakes Thun and Brienz. |
€155 |
White-Water River Rafting Set beneath the watershed of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken is internationally renowned for its variety of rivers and white water rafting tours. River rafting opens the challenges of white-water to everybody. Teamwork and professional guides allow novices and veterans alike to enjoy the beauty and excitement of white-water rafting in the Swiss Alps. |
€108 |
Train to Jungfraujoch Take the train up to the spectacular Jungfrau glacier - via Europe’s highest railway station at 3454m. You will enjoy amazing views and there is a magical ice palace carved out of the glacier itself. You have the opportunity to play in the year-round snow, snowball fight anyone? This optional excursion has been voted the number one for the past two years and is a must on your European tour! |
€175 |
Swiss Dinner What better way to enjoy your second evening in Switzerland than with a traditional Swiss dinner?! Fondue is a dish popular in Switzerland, France and Italy, with friends and family gathering around a communal table to dip pieces of bread into a pot of melted cheese. This three course meal includes fondue starter, sausage and rosti main course with salad bar, and dessert. |
€25 |
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: In Switzerland
Accommodation
Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens
Hotel BärenRinggenberg
Hotel AlpinaKandersteg
Hotel HoheneckEngleberg or Similar
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This morning we board the coach once more as we make for Germany’s famous Rhine Valley! Relax on board a Rhine riverboat as we head to our hotel in the heart of the Rhine Valley. This is the most concentrated stretch of castles in all of Europe, and it also features vineyards, charming medieval towns and lofty cliffs. Learn the story of the castles, many of which are now in ruins since the river barons left long ago. Once the cruise is over we'll visit a local wine merchants for an included wine tasting - if the harvest has been good, you may even get to try eiswein (ice wine), a very sweet dessert wine that is produced in very small quantities as it can only be harvested when the temperature drops below freezing.
Experiences
Rhine River Cruise: cruise down the Rhine and see the beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and FortessRheinfels).
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting: visit a local wine merchants in one of Germany's most famous wine growing regions, and sample several types of delicious German wine. Popular varieties from the surrounding area and u regions include Riesling, Spätburgunder and Pinot Noir. The region is also well-known for eiswein (ice wine), a very sweet dessert wine made from grapes harvested in the freezing winter months.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight : In Rhine Valley
Accommodation
Hotel Rheinlust
Ibis Bonn
Intercity Bonn
Wyndham Garden Koblenz
carat HotelTraubeRudesheim or Similar
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The Netherlands is our next stop, and we arrive first at the windmill. Following that enjoy a traditional cheese-making demonstration, and learn about how that most quirky and quaint of footwear choices – the clog – is made, before travelling onward to Amsterdam. We’ll check in to our hotel before joining a Amsterdam canal dinner cruise! Get on board and get those cameras ready; this is the best way to experience the city of Amsterdam, with its 17th century architecture, fascinating museums and cafes. Watch the city drift past as you sail by, and listen out for tips and interesting insights into the city from your tour leader. The evening is yours – explore the canals and Dam Square, and enjoy your time in this fascinating city.
Experiences
Visit Riekermolen Windmill: a great photo stop
Cheese and clogs demonstration: see how these famous shoes are traditionally made by hand and taste some fantastic cheeses. Of course the chance to shop and get those unique souvenirs.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: sail along Amsterdam's stunning canals at twilight and enjoy a delicious pizza as you cruise. A perfect introduction to Amsterdam you will cruise along Amsterdam's atmospheric canals.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In Amsterdam
Accommodation
Hampton by Hilton Schiphol
Holiday Inn Express Schiphol
Niu Hotel Haarlem
Grand Hotel Amstelveen or Similar
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After breakfast, we bid farewell to Amsterdam and make our way back to London via the Belgian city of Bruges. Famous for its beer, waffles, chocolate and mouleset frites, this is definitely a good place to be if you’ve brought your appetite. An extremely popular medieval city with no shortage of cobblestone streets, historic old churches and lofty towers, this is a great city to explore and a good spot to pick up any last-minute souvenirs. Once you’ve had a look around, it’s back to the coach for the final leg of our journey back to London.
Experiences
Visit to Bruges: a stop in this beautiful medieval town with some free time so you could try the signature national dish of frites and moules, see or even climb the Belfry Tower, have a Belgian beer or buy some amazing Belgian chocolate.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight : In London
Accomodation: Hotel Novotel or Similar
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Today after the breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your home bound flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Highlights
- Visit Amsterdam and Bruges
- Experience a Rhine river cruise in Germany
- Enjoy a free day to explore Paris, with optional cabaret show
Optional visit to Jungfraujoch during your free day in the Swiss Alps
Start Point: London
Greenwich train station, 06:30 hrs
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Greenwich, 07:00 hrs
End Point: London
Greenwich train station, 18:30 hrs – 21:30 hrs
Inclusions
- 8 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities. Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room.
- Services of your tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip. You can also book any of the optional excursions available during your tour with your tour leader – apart from the London Night Tours and Thames Dinner Cruise which you need to book directly with us at the time of booking the tour.
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- All taxes and fees
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs, and toilet.
- 9 Experiences (including guided walking tours, orientation walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences)
- Free tour souvenir – a memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip
Exclusions
- Return Airfare
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa
- Tips and Porterage
- Anything which is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Excursions
Optional excursions are payable in cash currency to your tour leader whilst on tour.
- Paragliding
- White-Water River Rafting
- Train to Jungfraujoch
- Montparnasse Observation Deck
- Cabaret Show
- River Seine Cruise
- Paris + Tour
- Swiss Dinner
- An Evening in Montmartre
Payment Policy
- 10% at the time of booking which is nonrefundable
- 50% of the payment, 120 days prior to journey
- Full Payment, 60 days prior to journey
- All are prices are based on twin sharing basis.
- Single supplement should be paid additionally.
- All prices are in INR except the optional excursions which you can directly pay to your tour leader.
- Children over 10 years of the age pays the same price as adult. Child below 10 years of age are generally not allowed in tour. Customers should email at info@travelkook.com if they want to bring children below 10 years of age in the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Modifications:
For any kind of change or modifications of the tour , the clients should email us at info@travelkook.com. Any kind of modifications will incur additional fees (please follow the table below for details). Please note we will not consider any sms or phone call regarding the modifications, only emails would be considered.
PERIOD OF NOTICE |
PENALTY (INR) |
90 days or more before departure |
5,000 |
60 - 89 days before departure |
8,000 |
45 - 59 days before departure |
50% of the holiday cost |
30 - 44 days before departure |
75% of the holiday cost |
15 - 29 days before departure |
No Modifications Allowed |
Cancellations:
For any kind of cancellations of the tour , the clients should email us at info@travelkook.com. Cancellations will incur additional fees (please follow the table below for details). Please note we will not consider any SMS or phone call regarding the modifications. Only emails would be considered.
PERIOD OF NOTICE |
PENALTY (INR) |
60 days or more before departure |
50% of the holiday cost |
30 - 59 days before departure |
75% of the holiday cost |
15 - 29 days before departure |
100 % of the holiday cost |
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