Highlights of Europe – 09Nights/10Days fixed Departure ex-delhi

• Welcome on Anirudh Holidays exciting tour to Europe. Enter through Rome, the historical city of Italy. On arrival at airport, receive a warm welcome by TUI representative who will then transfer you to your hotel in Rome. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• After breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Vatican City followed by orientation tour of Rome. Visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed). A treasure trove of incredible art and architecture, the museums are the highlight of most Vatican visits. Stroll through the corridors to view the world's largest private art collection, once intended exclusively for the pope. Thereafter, amble through Raphael's Rooms before visiting the breathtakingly beautiful Sistine Chapel, which is considered the pope's home chapel. Walk through this sacred Vatican site to see Michelangelo's astounding frescoes, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. The last part of your small-group Vatican tour focuses on St Peter's Basilica, with its distinctive 450-foot-high (137-meter) dome. St Peters Basilica is said to stand on the ground where St Peter the Apostle was crucified and buried.
• Later proceed for an orientation tour of Rome. Enjoy the views of Pantheon Church, Colosseum (outside view), Piazza Navona - one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares and Trevi Fountain. Later, in the evening learn the traditional ways of cooking Italian pizzas, a true Italian culinary experience, thereafter, enjoy your culinary creation.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• Meals: Continental Breakfast & Indian Dinner
• Today after breakfast, drive to Pisa while enjoying the scenic journey. Explore Pisa on an orientation tour with view of iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later proceed to Florence, the art capital of Italy. Take a breathtaking panorama view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird’s eye view of the city of Florence. See the impressive Duomo, the imposing 14th century Palazzo Vecchio Tower and Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most distinctive bridge on Arno River.
• Later drive to Padova gateway to the City of Canals - Venice. Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• Today after breakfast, drive to Pisa while enjoying the scenic journey. Explore Pisa on an orientation tour with view of iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later proceed to Florence, the art capital of Italy. Take a breathtaking panorama view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird’s eye view of the city of Florence. See the impressive Duomo, the imposing 14th century Palazzo Vecchio Tower and Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most distinctive bridge on Arno River.
• Later drive to Padova gateway to the City of Canals - Venice. Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• Meals: Continental Breakfast & Indian Dinner
• Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal World. Enjoy a fascinating experience into the ‘world of crystals’. This is great opportunity to buy some breathtaking souvenir pieces for your family & friends.
• Thereafter, sit back & enjoy drive to Zurich. Upon arrival proceed for orientation tour of the city.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• After breakfast, enjoy the guided tour of Venice Island. Admire the St. Mark’s square with the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. Feed the Pigeons & click some fun photos with friendly Pigeons. Later proceed to Innsbruck - the Capital of the Alps was two-time host of the Olympic Winter Games (1964 and 1976) and has a history of 800 years. The city offers art treasures and is famous for buildings such as the Golden Roof, the Hofburg and Ambras castle.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal World. Enjoy a fascinating experience into the ‘world of crystals’. This is great opportunity to buy some breathtaking souvenir pieces for your family & friends.
• Thereafter, sit back & enjoy drive to Zurich. Upon arrival proceed for orientation tour of the city.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

After breakfast, morning enjoy a trip to Mt. Titlis where you reach after boarding the aerial cableway for a 45 minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020m/10000ft which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world’s first ever revolving `ROTAIR` gondola, which offers a 360° panoramic view into the Alps. Visit the Ice Grotto and experience the new `Ice Flyer`, a chair lift which rides over the glacier with fantastic views into crevasses and ice falls. Newest attraction…an exciting Titlis Cliff Walk awaits you….the spectacular suspension bridge high up on the summit. 3041metres above sea-level! 500metres off the ground! 150 heart pounding steps! The TITLIS Cliff Walk holds the record for being the highest suspension bridge in Europe. Don’t forget to enjoy a snow slide on the `Fun lift`. In evening enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne visiting the Chapel Bridge, Lion monument & old city squares. Visit Bucherer, famous for its watches and luxury goods. You cannot miss Casa Grande & Sturzenneger for handicrafts & embroideries. Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• After breakfast, drive to Schaffhausen to view the magnificent Rhine Falls, largest in Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to get up close and personal to Rhine Falls. Later continue your journey to Beaune – Capital of Burgundy Wines and city of art, and wander through its typical cobblestone streets. Within its ramparts the charming town of Beaune reveals its historical mansions, medieval half-timbered houses, flowered squares and gardens… Beaune is a city where strolling is a pleasure!
• This evening, enjoy Wine Tasting - Beaune is deeply involved in wine culture and trade, and became centre of international wine trade in the 18th century. Thus, Beaune has been designated Capital of Burgundy Wines where wine growers and merchants invite you to discover their wine cellars and taste their best wines.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.

• After breakfast, drive to Paris. Upon arrival, enjoy the guided city tour of Paris. Visit Notre dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe, drive through the famous Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Chaillot Palace, Louvre and many more places. Later proceed for a visit to the Eiffel Tower (2nd level) followed by an evening on romantic Seine cruise as we sail past some of the historical monuments on the River Seine. Thereafter, return to the hotel to relax after an exciting day.
• Overnight stay at the comfort of your hotel.