East to West

• CLASSIC EUROPE

Season : Unique , High , Middle , Low , * Extra , Currency : EUR

18Days

Rates from Rs. 1,29,877/- (flight included)

Itinerary

• Day 1: WED. Vienna. Arrive

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer in. Evening transfer to Grinzing.

Welcome to Vienna! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Our guide will be ready at the hotel and will give an overview of the tour.  We include transfers to Grinzing, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city, where vineyards are the site of many typical restaurants, which are full of life. Return to hotel.

• Day 2: THU. Vienna- Budapest

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna city tour. Gardens of the immense Schönbrunn Palace.

We start with a scenic visit around Vienna with a local expert. (Note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, it can be conducted in both English and Spanish). Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city centre. Directly afterwards, we head the Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. In the afternoon we depart for Hungary. Arrival in BUDAPEST. We have time for relaxation by the Danube River. Pick your favourite restaurant and enjoy a pleasant dinner.

• Day 3: FRI. Budapest

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour with our local expert. Boat tour on the Danube River.

Discover the “Queen of the Danube” on a scenic tour of highlight. This city is divided by the Danube, with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan “Pest” on the opposite bank. Conclude your visit with a boat tour along the Danube River; the views of the city and parliament are impressive. Leisure time after the tour. At the end of the afternoon, there will be time to enjoy dinner in the city and travellers can select their preferred restaurant.

• Day 4: SAT. Budapest- Chocholow- Zakopane- Krakow

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS. Beautiful landscapes in Karpate. Ascend the mountain in the funicular. Picturesque towns.

Our route today is extremely beautiful. We cross into the beautiful country of Slovakia. Rocky landscapes and picturesque towns dot the route. Crossing into Poland, we arrive in CHOCHOLOW, a beautiful town where visitors can admire its wooden houses. Later on, we head to ZAKOPANE, considered to be Poland’s winter capital. We take the funicular to ascend the Gubałówka and Butorowy Wierch mountains (which are under snow for most of the year). From these peaks, there are fabulous views of the city. Afterwards, there is time to enjoy the historic centre. In KRAKOW, you will be able to dine at your chosen restaurant and pick from a great variety of cuisines.

• Day 5: SUN. Krakow

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour hosted by a local expert. Visit to Salt Mine.

We begin the day by visiting the beautiful city of Krakow. We get to know its mediaeval streets and its Royal Palace. Directly afterwards, we head to the nearby village of Wielizca and visit the Salt Mine there (entry ticket included). We visit an underground world of 300 km of astounding underground galleries, lakes and hundreds of caverns decorated by sculptures and mythic figures. Free time after in the historic centre where you will be able to dine at your preferred restaurant and choose from a great variety of cuisines.

• Day 6: MON. Krakow- Auschwitz- Olomouc- Prague

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. Evening transfer to the Old Town Square in Prague.

We will be travelling to AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU. We will look round this former Nazi concentration camp that reminds us about one of the most dramatic moments in European history. Leaving Auschwitz, we travel to the Czech Republic. At OLOMOUC there will be time for lunch an to look round this UNESCO World Heritage City and the Czech Republic’s second city of art. Continue onwards to Prague. At the end of the afternoon, we provide transport to take you to the Old Town Square. This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. It´s a marvellous place to acquaint ourselves with Prague. Several restaurants offering cuisines from around the world will be waiting to delight your taste buds, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.

• Day 7: TUE. Prague.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Prague. 

Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river. Today we are visiting the capital, which is the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include the outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a magnificent boat tour on the river. Free time in the afternoon to explore Prague. In the evening, we enjoy time in the historic city centre and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world (including Czech, Chinese to Indian and Italian). Return to hotel.

• Day 8: WED. Prague – Munich – Innsbruck.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Drive through Bavaria. 

Beautiful scenery. Leaving Prague, we arrive in MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany. There will be time to stroll in its historic centre, which combines tradition and modernity. Continue toward Austria. At Innsbruck there will be free time to enjoy the historic centre: this is a chance to relax, stroll around or sip a coffee. Enjoy your evening in one of Austria’s most outstanding areas, the Inn River district. This area offers a variety of different cuisines (including Indian, Oriental, Italian, Austrian, and so on).

• Day 9: THU. Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Museum- Vaduz- Maienfeld- Zurich

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Glass Museum visit. Visit to Heidi’s village. Journey through beautiful landscapes.  

We begin our day with a visit to the Swarovski Museum, the so-called home of crystals. Enjoy the scenery of the Austrian Tyrol en route to the tiny country of LICHTENSTEIN. We enjoy some free time in Vaduz, the capital. After that we travel to Maienfeld, the place that inspired one author to write the Heidi novel. After a stroll through the compact historic centre, we visit Heidi’s house (site admission price not included, free reception area), situated in a highly picturesque setting in the countryside, which we access via a footpath. We continue to Zurich. Enjoy an evening in the historic centre, next to the lake, where you can dine at your favourite restaurant (Indian, Oriental, Italian, International, Swiss, etc.).

• Day 10: FRI. Zurich Engelberg Trubsee Lucerna- Zurich

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Ascend via cable car up to Trubsee and admire the fantastic landscapes.   

Take a stroll through the pretty village of Engelberg. Ride by cable car up to Trübsee, a ski resort covered by snow all year round. You can hike along the trails by the lake, or if you wish, you can continue by cable car to the top of TITLIS (with its glaciers and snow all year round) . After that we continue to Lucerna, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Returning to the heart of Zurich, enjoy an evening at the city’s most popular restaurants (Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern, Swi, etc.).

• Day 11: SAT. Zurich- Bern- Paris

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Explore Bern, the capital city of Switzerland.   

Embark on a scenic trip to Bern, capital city of the confederation built around a bend in the Aare River, with its medieval architecture preserved in the Old Town. Time to take a stroll and breathe in the fresh air. Next, we journey to France. Enjoy beautiful lake views on our trip to Paris. We arrive in the evening.

• Day 12: SUN. Paris

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Paris. Boat ride along the Seine. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Evening transfers.   

A scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris. We end the visit at the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument. End your visit with a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose. At sunset enjoy dinner (not incluided) at Gare du Nord, the neighbourhood that is home to Paris’s Indian community. A wide variety of international cuisines await you. Return to hotel.

• Day 13: MON. Paris Eperlecques- London

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: World War II bunker. Ferry crossing to United Kingdom. Evening transfer to Soho.  

We set off to the north of France. In Eperlecques we visit a huge bunker in the middle of the forest (admission included). From this point, V1 and V2 missiles were fired to the UK. Next, we leave on a ferry across the English Channel to reach London. Tonight sit down for dinner at your preferred restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Thai, international, and so on) in the lively Soho district.

• Day 14: TUE. London

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit London. Changing of the guard. British Museum. English Teatime. Transfer to Brick Lane.  

Get to know London on a locally guided tour featuring style, culture and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, where we shall be able to watch the famous “changing of the guard” (depending on the season). Afterwards we go to the British Museum, one of the main and oldest museums in the world, where we can see relics from cultures all around the globe. If you wish, later on, you can go on an optional excursion to the “London Eye” ferris wheel. In the afternoon, at 5pm, after a period of free time, we invite all our travellers to a traditional Afternoon Tea. Afterwards, we provide transfers to Brick Lane, an area that is  brimming with life, art galleries, food stalls, ethnic restaurants from many areas (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on).

• Day 15: WED. London- Canterbury- Bruges- Brussels.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury and its cathedral. Ferry across the English Channel. Boat ride on the canals of Bruges.  

Sit back and relax as we leave London. En route, we make a stop at Canterbury. Explore Canterbury’s pleasant streets and perhaps visit the historic English Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cross via the ferry to Belgium. Arrive in Bruges, the enchanting and world-famous Flemish city, where we take a wonderful boat ride on its famous canals. We continue on to Brussels accommodation in Aalst, a close picturesque village , free time in its historic center full of life and one of the most beautiful bell towers in Europe. You can dine at one of the many restaurants

• Day 16: THU. Brussels- The Hague- Madurodam- Amsterdam

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to Madurodam. Evening transfer to the red light district.  

With our guide we get to know the most beautiful areas of Brussels. We spend time in the Atomium, impressive monument and the Grand Place, also take a stroll in the beautiful park of Brussels, opposite the Royal Palace. We travel to the Netherlands and drive through The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government. We include the admission ticket to Madurodam, a miniature city that will amuse both children and adults! After this visit, Amsterdam awaits. Transfer to the red light district, with its liberal values and its many restaurants from all corners of the world. It is very likely that you will have heard about this neighbourhood.

• Day 17: FRI. Amsterdam- Alkmaar- Volendam- Amsterdam

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Cheese market in Alkmar. Picturesque village of Volendam. Amsterdam city tour.   

Today we have an exciting day. We visit the “cheese city” of ALKMAR where, from April to September, we can visit its traditional cheese market. After this visit, we continue to Volendam, an old fishing village. In the afternoon we have a scenic city tour which acquaints us with the city’s narrow canals, Dam Square and its historic city centre. We also visit a diamond workshop. Finish your day at Rembrantdplein, a major square in central Amsterdam named after the famous painter. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at one of its many eateries (Indian, Asian, Belgian, and so on).

• Day 18: SAT. Amsterdam.

After breakfast, end of our services.

Price Includes

Europamundo General Services : Travel by bus with English speaking guide , basic travel insurance, and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
Boat: Along the Danube River in Budapest, Along the river in Prague, Cruise along the River Seine in Paris, Along the canals in Bruges.
City tour in : , Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Paris, London, Brussels, Amsterdam.
Evening Transfer:: To Grinzing in Vienna, To The Old Town Square in Prague, To Gare du Nord in Paris, To Soho District in London, To Brick Lane District in London, To the Red Light District in Amsterdam.
Ticket admission: Salt Mine in Krakow, To Auschwitz-Birkenau in Auschwitz, Prague Castle, Swaroski Crystal Museum , Tramway in Trubsee, To second floor of Eiffel Tower in Paris, Bunker in Eperlecques, British Museum; Traditional afternoon tea in London, To the miniature city in Madurodam, Diamond workshop in Amsterdam.
Ferry: Across the English Channel to London, To Belgium.
Funicular: To ascend the Gubalówka and Butorowy Wierch Mountains in Zakopane.

Expected Hotels: 

PARKHOTEL KLOSTERNEUBURG (****); Budapest: DANUBIUS ARENA (****); Krakow: EFFECT EXPRESS CRACOVIA (***); Prague: DUO (****), HOTEL PYRAMIDA (****); Innsbruck: HOTEL PENZ WEST (****), HOTEL BONALPINA (***); Zurich: HOTEL IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT (**); Paris: COURTYARD MARRIOT PARIS ST DENIS (***), IBIS PORTE D´ITALIE GENTILLY (***); London: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LONDON WIMBLEDON SOUTH (***); Brussels: HOTEL IBIS AALST CENTRUM (***); Amsterdam: PARK PLAZA AMSTERDAM AIRPORT (****);

Please Note : The Prices shown are reference pricing and based on previous foreign exchange rates. The Exact Foreign Exchange rate will be applicable at the time of booking. The Tour price may vary.