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EUROPE WITH SCOTLAND - OFFBEAT FAMILY TOURS
Visit 9 Countries and 23 Major Cities
Italy : Rome 1N, Pisa, Florence 1N, Venice, Padova 1N,
Austria : Wattens, Innsbruck 1N,
Liechtenstein : Vaduz,
Switzerland : Schaffhausen, Zurich, Lucerne 2N, Engelberg,
Germany : Titisee, Cologne 1N,
France : Paris 1N,
Netherlands (Holland) : Amsterdam 1N, Den Hague,
Scotland : Edinburgh 2N,
England : New Castle, Liverpool, Chester 1N, Wedgwood, London 2N,
Overnight Cruise : 1N
Italy
Day 01: Rome
Arrive in Rome. Orientation city tour of Rome includes Tiber river, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and photo stop at Colosseum from outside.
Day 02: Rome - Pisa - Florence
Proceed to Florence. En-route visit Pisa - Square of Miracles, Baptistry, Cathedral and Leaning tower of Pisa. On Arrival in Florence, visit Piazzale Michelangelo Point and Statue of David.
Day 03: Florence - Venice - Padova
Proceed to Venice. City tour includes Vaporetto water bus ride to Venice Island, Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Glass blowing factory and the romantic Gondola ride in the famous canals of Venice. Arrive in Padova in the evening.
Austria
Day 04: Padova - Wattens - Innsbruck
Proceed to Innsbruck. Visit Swarovski Crystal World and Museum at Wattens. On arrival in Innsbruck walking tour includes Inns River, Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse.
Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Day 05: Innsbruck - Vaduz - Zurich - Lucerne
Drive through Vaduz - the Capital of the principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy the surroundings of Vaduz by Tram. Visit Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen (Neuhausen) enjoy Boat ride to the Falls. Photo stop at Zurich Lake. Arrive in Lucerne.
Day 06: Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne
Visit Engelberg - Mt. Titlis. Experience 'Titlis Rotair' - World's 1st Revolving cable car ride to Mt. Titlis and visit Ice Grotto, Thrilling Ice Flyer ride (subject to operation) and Snow sliding. Enjoy Lucerne city tour in the evening. Visit to the Lion Monument and Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge. Free time for shopping. Enjoy Lake Lucerne dinner cruise with Swiss Folklore music.
Germany
Day 07: Lucerne - Titisee - Cologne
Visit Cuckoo clock factory at Drubba, Titisee and travel through the Black forest region. Arrive in Cologne. Take a photo stop at Cologne Cathedral.
France
Day 08: Cologne - Paris
Proceed to Paris. On arrival, city orientation tour includes Champs Elysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde.
Netherlands (Holland)
Day 09: Paris - Amsterdam
Visit the Eiffel tower Top Level (Subject to operation) to get the panoramic view of Paris. Arrive in Amsterdam in the evening.
Day 10: Amsterdam - Overnight cruise to Newcastle
Enjoy Amsterdam city tour by Canal Cruise. Visit most the beautiful Keukenhof - Tulip Gardens (from 24th March to 20th May) or Madurodam - Miniature of Holland (after 21st May). Photo stop at Holland's famous Windmill and visit Cheese and Clog shoe factory.Board the overnight cruise from Amsterdam port of Ijmuiden to Newcastle.
England, Scotland
Day 11: Newcastle - Edinburgh
Arrive in Newcastle. City tour includes Quayside, World Heritage Hadrian's Wall and Durham Cathedral. Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital by evening.
Day 12: Edinburgh
City tour includes Edinburgh Castle from inside, Princess Gardens, National Gallery of Scotland, Princess Street, the Royal Mile and views of Holyrood house - the Queen's Official residence. Enjoy shopping in various boutiques of Edinburgh.
Scotland, England
Day 13: Edinburgh - Liverpool - Chester
Drive through the Southern Uplands to an area known as the 'Devil's Beef Tub' past Moffat to Gretna Green, where traditionally eloping couples married against their parents' wishes. Cross the border into England and drive along the lakes and valleysof the English Lake District to Grasmere. Then along the shores of Windermere, through pastures reminiscent of Wordsworth's poetry, proceed towards Liverpool. On arrival, orientation tour includes the two Cathedrals and the new port on the Mersey river. Arrive in Chester in the evening.
Day 14: Chester - Wedgwood - London
Orientation tour of Chester includes the Cathedral, Tudor buildings and the arcades 'Rows'. Later, proceed to London. En-route visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre and see the art of porcelain manufacture at Wedgwood. Arrive in London. Enjoy the London Eye ride.
Day 15: London
City tour includes Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Day 16: Departure from London
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour concludes.
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