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Italy-Austria-Switzerland (16 nights/17 days)

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From the turquoise blue waters of the the chic Capri island to the snow peaks of Switzerland and the land of Sound of Music, this itinerary covers the essence of European beauty, culture and history! A shorter version of this itinerary is possible for those short on time.

OVERVIEW ROME - VENICE - VIENNA - SALZBURG - INNSBRUCK - ZURICH - INTERLAKEN - LUCERNE



COSTING EUR 1,735.85 Land package cost per person on twin sharing basis (EURO)




Rs.1,16,301.95 Land package cost converted to INR per person

Rs.42,904.00 Cost for Eurail, visa, medical insurance per person




Rs.1,59,205.95 TOTAL COST EXCLUDING AIRFARE PER PERSON

Rs.67.00 Rate of Exchange (RoE) for above calculation per EURO. RoE at time of booking will apply.
DETAILS




DAY NIGHT STAY SIGHTSEEING



DAY 1 ROME Arrival in Rome by 12 pm


Transfer from airport to hotel [All Comfort Residenza or equivalent]


Afternoon :


Skip the Line : Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms Half Day Tour


Start time - 14:15; Duration - 3 hrs


Includes - Privileged entrance to the Museums, entrance ticket and reservation fee for the Vatican Museums, headsets to facilitate hearing the guide, English speaking tour guide.



DAY 2 ROME Rome Open Tour


Hop on hop off to see key sights of Rome – Colosseum, Spanish steps, St. Angelo, Trevi Fountain etc. The buses are open top which allows you to enjoy full 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. Recorded commentary given. [From 09:00 to 18:30 every 20 min].



DAY 3 ROME Naples-Capri-Anacapri (with lunch)


Take a day out of Rome to visit Capri with its famous Blue Grotto and Anacapri. [Start time - 07:15; Duration - 13.5 hrs; COST 145 EUR PP]


Includes - Transportation by coach and jetfoil, guide service, entrance to the Blue Grotto in Capri, lunch, free time.



DAY 4 ROME Pompeii and Vesuvius Volcano excursion


Discover Pompeii and the still active Volcano that brought the bustling Roman city to its terrible end in this exclusive day trip from Rome to Pompeii & Vesuvius. [Start time - 07:15; Duration - 13 hrs]. AVAILABLE on Tue/Thur/Fri/Sun


Includes - Transportation, ticket and reservation fee for Vesuvius and Pompeii, expert English Speaking guide, headsets, lunch including Napolitan Pizza and drink.



DAY 5 VENICE Train to Venice [08:45-12:21]


Check in at hotel [Castello / Lux or equivalent]


Walking & Gondola (Afternoon) -


This tour includes a magical guided walk and an unforgettable gondola ride. A magical walk around the area of the Fenice, Sant'Angelo and Santo Stefano with a guide, up to Santa Maria del Giglio gondola station where you will enjoy a trip on the most romantic boat in the world: the gondola. [Start time - 15:00; Duration - 2 hrs]


Includes - Guide service and Gondola ride.



DAY 6 VENICE - VIENNA Overnight Train In the morning, post breakfast check out and proceed to the sightseeing as below. Luggage can be stored at the hotel.


Half Day to Murano, Burano & Torcello (Morning)-


Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. [Duration - 3 hrs. 30 min. ; Start time - 09:15]


Includes - Transportation by boat, visit to a Glass Factory.


In the evening return to hotel, collect luggage and proceed to station. Overnight train to Vienna [21:05-08:28]. Fare for T6 included (Upgrade to T3 by paying Rs. 1409/- more)



DAY 7 VIENNA Reach Vienna in the morning [08:28]


Check in at hotel [Mate Dependance or equivalent]


City Tour and Schonbrunn Palace -


Take a tour of the main sights within the city centre and visit the magnificently decorated rooms of Schonbrunn Palace. [Duration : 3 hrs. ; Start time : 14:45]


Includes : Transportation by coach, entrance and guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace.



DAY 8 VIENNA Vienna Woods & Mayerling Half Day Trip -


Explore beautiful sites surrounding the southern part of the Vienna Woods on a half day guided coach tour. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Mayerling hunting lodge and a boat ride on the largest subterranean lake in Europe, the Seegrotte. [Start time - 09:45; Duration - 4 hrs]


Includes - Hotel pickup, Sightseeing cruise, Entrance fees, Transport by air-conditioned coach, Professional guide



DAY 9 SALZBURG Train to Salzburg [07:40-10:49 / 08:44-11:49]


Check in at hotel [Allyouneed or equivalent]


Afternoon :


The Sound of Music Tour -


This popular tour guides you around the locations made famous by the film, 'Sound of Music'. [Start time - 14:00 ; Duration - 4 hrs]


Includes - Transportation by coach, guided visits to the gardens in Hellbrunn and to the Wedding Church in Mondsee, complimentary cocktail at the Jugend und Familiegastehaus.



DAY 10 SALZBURG 24 Hours Salzburg Card -


The Salzburg Card offers you free entrance to all attractions in Salzburg city like Mozart's Birthplace and Mozart's House, the Hellbrunn Castle and the Fortress Hohensalzburg, as well as free use of public transport throughout the city (except trains).



DAY 11 INNSBRUCK Train to Innsbruck [09:06-10:59]


Check in at hotel [Weisse Kreuz or equivalent]


Swarovski Crystal World (Afternoon) -


This tour will take you to explore the fantastic and sparkling world of Swarovski. Aboard a fast and comfortable coach from central Innsbruck (30 minutes drive), you will be taken to the world famous Swarovski Crystal World, situated in Wattens. [Start time around 15:00]


Includes - Transportation by coach, entrance fee to Swarovski Crystal World.



DAY 12 MORN - INNSBRUCK EVE - ZURICH In the morning, post breakfast check out and proceed to the sightseeing as below. Luggage can be stored at the hotel.


Per Pedes City Walk (Morning) -


A short walking tour that gives you the opportunity to see the highlights of the city of Innsbruck, such as the old town, the Golden Roof, St.Jacobs Cathedral, Hofburg Palace and Hofkirche. [Start time - 11:00; Duration - 1 hr.]


Includes - Services of a local guide for a walking tour through Innsbruck.


Post sightseeing train to Zurich [13:54-17:20].


Check in at hotel [Coronado or equivalent]



DAY 13 MORN - ZURICH EVE - INTERLAKEN In the morning, post breakfast check out and proceed to the sightseeing as below. Luggage can be stored at the hotel.


Getaway to the Rhine Falls (Morning) -


Starting from Zurich city centre your coach will head towards the Rhine Falls. You will be dropped off on the north bank of the river Rhine where you can admire the turreted castle called Schloss Laufen on a cliff directly above the falls. The tour also takes you to Northern Switzerland close to the German border where you will drive through Schaffhausen, the capital of the canton with its famous Munot Fortress, dating from the 16th century. [Start time - 9:15 am; Duration - 3 hrs]


Includes - Transportation by coach and services of a local guide.


Post sightseeing train to Interlaken [13:02-15:22].


Check in at hotel [Weisses Kreuz or equivalent]



DAY 14 INTERLAKEN Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe


Tour to Top of Europe – Jungfraujoch by cog-wheel railway



DAY 15 LUCERNE Train to Lucerne [10:04 - 12:04]


Check in at hotel [Ibis Luzern Kriens or equivalent]


Remaining day free on own.



DAY 16 MORN - LUCERNE EVE - ZURICH In the morning, post breakfast check out and proceed to the sightseeing as below. Luggage can be stored at the hotel.


Mt. Titlis Day Tour -


This tour to the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland includes a trip on the Rotair gondola. An adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland. [Duration - 5.5 hrs. ; Start time - 11:15]


Includes - Transportation by coach, services of a local guide, round trip with aerial cableway to Mount Titlis, Ice grotto visit, Ice Flyer chair lift and Fun Lift.


Post sightseeing, train to Zurich airport (Flughafen station) in the evening [18:10 - 19:13]. Train time table with more timings given in docket.


Check in at hotel [Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport or equivalent]



DAY 17 ON FLIGHT Proceed to airport by free shuttle service from hotel. Flight to India.