Amsterdam, Paris, Swiss and Italy Trip
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 12-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse culture, and breathtaking landscapes of the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and Italy. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of guided and self-guided experiences, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local culture, taste authentic cuisine, and marvel at iconic landmarks. From the enchanting canals of Amsterdam and the romantic charm of Paris to the majestic Swiss Alps and the ancient wonders of Rome, every day brings a new adventure. With comfortable accommodation, convenient transportation, and a carefully curated itinerary, this tour promises an enriching and hassle-free travel experience.
Included
Only Breakfast (Lunch/Dinner not included)
Airport Transfers
- If you are arriving/departing by flight, airport transfers will be included. If you arrive/depart by train or other means, please note that you will need to transfer on your own to the hotel/station using public transportation or by taking a cab.
Intercity Transfers
- Intercity transfers are included where indicated. Train/bus tickets or passes will be provided in standard class (2nd class).
Transfers from hotel to train station/bus station and vice versa are NOT included, either you can use public transportation or haul a cab (Uber/Bolt etc.) easily for the same.
Transfers (in Switzerland):
Airport Transfers
- If you are arriving/departing by flight, airport transfers will be included by hotel shuttle (for departure, a direct payment of 6-8 CHF to be made at the hotel). If you arrive/depart by train or other means, please note that you will need to transfer on your own to the hotel/station using public transportation.
Intercity Transfers
- Intercity transfers are included as per itinerary by relevant Swiss Passes (2nd class).
Transfers from hotel to train station and vice versa and all other intracity movement will be by Swiss Pass. Please see the day wise plan for more details.
Hotels mentioned are for reference but rest assured we follow a strict standard and partner only with hotels meeting the criteria as below:
Hotels will be 3* and you can be assured of the quality of the properties, as we partner only with hotels which meet the following criteria - Overall and Location Rating >=8.0/10 on booking.com and Overall Rating >=4.0/5 on TripAdvisor and >=4.0 on Google. All hotels are centrally located and well connected by public transportation which will make sure your commuting time and costs are minimal
Amsterdam-Amsterdam- Holiday inn express Amsterdam south, or similar
Paris- Hotel L'Interlude, or similar
Lucerne- Drei Konige, or similar
Zurich- Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, or similar
Venice- Hotel MonteCarlo, or similar,
Florence- Mia Cara, or similar,
Rome- Hotel Balilla, or similar.
Note: City Tax and Tourist Tax on hotels is excluded and must be paid at the time of check-in directly to the hotel. It varies from 2-7 EUR per person per night. In case of Amsterdam apart from approx. EUR 3 city tax, an additional approx. EUR 10-15 per room per night tourism tax will also have to be paid directly. The tourism tax varies with season and the type of accommodation.
Please note that European hotel rooms are often more compact and may not include all amenities, such as electric kettles or elevators. However, they do ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay. Cool air-conditioning in Europe is often limited to 5°C under the ambient outside temperature (so if it is 30°C outside, the AC won't cool below 25°C). In Switzerland, most hotels will not have cool air conditioning at all. However, all hotels are centrally heated.
Check in and check out time across Europe will be 3:00 PM and 11:00 AM. However, if you arrive in a city earlier or depart later, you can store your bags with the hotel free of charge.
This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be available (except for city walking tours, where indicated only). Admission tickets shall be included for attractions where mentioned in the itinerary. Detailed instruction to carry out the itinerary will be sent and an interactive online session to walk you through the detailed itinerary and answer questions will be held before departure. This will ensure you feel confident and fully prepared for your self exploratory journey. Priority assistance and guidance will be available over phone and WhatsApp throughout the trip, if needed.
What happens once you book:
- Our team will contact you over WhatsApp
- A detailed instruction to carry out the itinerary along with all the vouchers shall be shared with you over email 3-4 weeks before departure (If the booking is received closer to departure, the same will be shared within 10 days of the booking)
- An interactive online session 3-4 weeks before departure to walk you through the detailed itinerary and answer questions. This session helps ensure that you feel confident and fully prepared for your self exploratory journey
- Priority assistance and guidance will be available over phone and WhatsApp throughout the trip
The following are the inclusions in this tour:
- Private pick up and drop from the airport for the party. There will be enough space for one medium size checked bag per passenger and one small cabin bag
- 3 star hotel with breakfast (no other meals are included)
- Day 1: Amsterdam Canal Cruise - Amsterdam is best seen from the water, and on this canal cruise you'll experience the best of this historical city. The cost of the cruise is included. Your voucher will always mention the meeting point for the cruise. Please adhere to that. Please note there are several boat companies running this services, and you will have to board the boat only as per the meeting point mentioned on your voucher (which will be for the relevant boat company).
- Day 2: Walking Tour of Amsterdam with a guide. This tour works on tips and you are expected to tip between at least Euro 5 to 10 for 2 people.
- Day 2: Windmill Village Trip - (transfers from Amsterdam to the village included by train): Take the train to station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (travel time 0h17m from Central Station). From there, it is a 10-15 minutes walk through the village of Zaandijk - just follow the signs. The site itself is best navigated on foot. The entry to the open air museum is free; most of the wooden houses are lived in and cannot be visited. The windmills however can be entered for a small fee (Euro 4 for adults/ Euro 2 for children). There are 5 historical wooden windmills still operating. If you wish, you may also cycle around the village although the site is perfectly navigable on foot. You will need 2 hours or so to cover the place.
Day 3: River Siene Cruise - Sightseeing costs are included. Your voucher will always mention the meeting point for the cruise. Please adhere to that. Please note there are several boat companies running this services, and you will have to board the boat only as per the meeting point mentioned on your voucher (which will be for the relevant boat company).
- Day 3: Eiffel Tower Summit - You will have skip the line tickets for the same, the time on the ticket will have to be honoured. Please arrive atleast 15mins before the time mentioned on the ticket. However, once inside, you can stay till closing time. There is also an option of using the staircase up to the 2nd floor.
- Day 4: Walking Tour of Paris with a guide. This tour works on tips and you are expected to tip between at least Euro 5 to 10 for 2 people.
- Day 4: Louvre Museum skip the line entry tickets (only entry tickets are included, there is no guide. You have to reach the Museum and enter using your tickets. Then you will have the entire day to explore till closing time)
- Day 4: Montmartre Walking tour - This is a self guided tour. You will be provided with a Google Maps Link, and you can follow that trail to explore the place by yourself.
- Day 5: Transfer to Switzerland - You will be transfered by train to Zurich (the train cost is included in the package) from where you will reach Lucerne using the Swiss Pass that will be provided to you by us
- Swiss Pass: To travel around Switzerland you need to have the Swiss Pass which will give you easy access to all the public transports also sightseeings
- Day 5: Mt. Rigi Excursion- The train and cable car that you take to Mt Rigi is included in the package cost.
- Day 6: Mount Titlis - The cost for the ticket of entry is included. To reach this place you will need to take a train to Engelberg from Lucerne. The gondola and the cable car costs are also included in the package.
- Day 6: Boat ride on Lake Lucerne: It is included in the cost
- Day 7: Walking Tour of Zurich - This is a self guided tour. You will be provided with a Google Maps Link, and you can follow that trail to explore the place by yourself.
- Day 7: Rhine Falls Excursion- There's a boat ride at the fall which takes you to closer to the fall. If you are interested in it, you will have to pay it there. It costs CHF 15 per person. Otherwise it is free to visit and the transport from Zurich to Rhine falls is covered by the Swiss Pass.
- Day 8: Transfer to Venice: You will be transfered by train to Venice from Zurich. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included.
- Day 8: Key Attractions of Venice - Venice is an island city with crisscrossing canals. The best way to explore the city is on foot. This is a self guided walk and can be done as per your convenience once you arrive in Venice.
- Day 9: Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands - Use the Vaporetti (Water Bus) to reach the islands. You would already have your 24 hour water bus pass.
- Day 9: Transfer to Florence: You will be transfered by train to Florence from Venice. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included.
- Day 10: Pisa Visit - Take the train from Florence to Pisa. The tickets are regional and you can take any train up to 3 hours after the printed time on the ticket. Alight at Pisa Central Station and head to The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower is about 2 KMs from the station. There are regular buses from the station to the tower. Ticket will cost Euro 1 per adult and 50% for children. Note that the train tickets provided between Florence and Pisa are valid for 3 hours from the time printed on the ticket. During this time you can take any train between the stations.
- Day 10: Transfer to Rome - You will be transfered by train to Rome from Florence. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included.
- Day 11: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palantine Hill - Skip the line admission tickets are included. The ticket lasts 24 hours from the entrance time written on your voucher. The booked entrance time (if any) is for the Colosseum entrance and must be respected. After visiting the Colosseum, visitors can enter the Roman Forum and the Palatine museum with same tickets in the following 24 hours.
- Day 11: Vatican City and St. Peter’s Bascilica - This is a Self Guided Visit. If you wish, you may also visit the Vatican Museum (tickets to be purchased additionally at site). The museum is famous for The Sistine Chapel with its ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
- Day 12: Pickup from the hotel by private cab and drop to the airport.
Destinations
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Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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- Amsterdam Museum
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Welcome to Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands! Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will escort you to your hotel in a private cab. After settling in, embark on a captivating Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Experience the city's historic charm as you glide past 17th-century buildings and witness the dynamic 21st-century cityscape. The ticket for this activity is included, and you'll need to reach the meeting point on your own. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city's bustling streets and cozy cafes. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans
- Amsterdam
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- Dungeon Amsterdam
- Paintmill De Kat
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Start your day with a fascinating Walking Tour of Amsterdam. Discover the city's iconic sites, including leaning buildings and charming canals, with expert guides leading the way. This tour operates on a tipping basis, so please consider tipping your guide. Later, journey to the picturesque Zaanse Schans Windmill Village. Marvel at the traditional wooden homes and operating windmills that offer a glimpse into the Netherlands' past. The transfers from Amsterdam to the village by train are included, but you'll need to reach the train station on your own. Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the tranquil village atmosphere. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Paris and City Exploration
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- Parc des Chanteraines
- Eiffel Tower
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Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you board a train to Paris, the City of Love. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and prepare for an exciting day ahead. Embark on a River Siene Cruise, admiring the city's beautiful boulevards from a glass canopy boat. Next, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, where skip-the-line tickets allow you to bypass the queues and ascend to the summit for panoramic views of Paris. Please note that there is no guide for these activities, and you'll need to reach the meeting points on your own. Depending on your arrival time in Paris, these activities may be shifted to subsequent days. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering the Charms of Paris
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- Louvre Museum
- Musée de Montmartre
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Begin your day with a guided walking tour of Paris, visiting iconic sites like Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris and Pont Neuf. Next, explore the world-renowned Louvre Museum, home to an extensive collection of art and historical artifacts. With skip-the-line tickets, you can bypass the queues and spend the day immersing yourself in the museum's treasures. Later, embark on a self-guided Montmartre Walk, discovering the district's unique charm, vineyards, windmills, and more. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 5 – Day 5: Journey to Switzerland and Mt. Rigi Visit
- Lucerne
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- Rigi
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Depart Paris and journey to Switzerland by train, arriving in the picturesque city of Lucerne. After checking into your hotel, head to Mt. Rigi, a stunning mountain offering panoramic views of the Swiss landscape. Travel by train and cable car, included in your package, to reach the mountain. Spend the day exploring the lush meadows, dense forests, and grazing cows that make up this typical Swiss landscape. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 6 – Day 6: Mt. Titlis and Lake Lucerne Boat Ride
- Lucerne
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- Titlis
- Lucerne Needle Dam
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Today, journey to the popular Mt. Titlis, traveling to Engelberg and onward by gondola and cable car. Marvel at the stunning alpine landscapes of rocks and snow, and enjoy a thrilling 'Ice Flyer' chairlift ride over the glacier. Later, embark on a serene boat ride on Lake Lucerne, admiring the picturesque villages, traditional buildings, and dramatic mountains that line the lake's shores. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 7 – Day 7: Journey to Zurich and City Exploration
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- Rhine Falls
- Kunsthaus Zürich
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Depart Lucerne and travel to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. After checking into your hotel, embark on a self-guided walking tour of Zurich, visiting key attractions like the Town Hall, Cathedral, and Opera House. Later, visit the majestic Rhine Falls, one of Europe's largest waterfalls. Admire the falls from various viewing platforms, or opt for a boat tour for a closer look (additional cost). Overnight stay in Zurich.
Day 8 – Day 8: Journey to Venice and City Exploration
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- Venice Tours -Touring Different
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Bid farewell to Switzerland as you board a train to Venice, Italy's city of canals. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and prepare for an exciting day ahead. Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Venice, visiting key attractions like Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. As Venice is an island city with crisscrossing canals, the best way to explore is on foot. Overnight stay in Venice.
Day 9 – Day 9: Venetian Islands and Journey to Florence
- Venice
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- Monumento all'ortolano
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After breakfast, cruise to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello in the Venetian Lagoon. Known for their picturesque scenery, handicrafts, and history, these islands offer a unique Venetian experience. Later, board a train to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city's charming streets and vibrant dining scene. Overnight stay in Florence.
Day 10 – Day 10: Pisa Visit and Journey to Rome
- Rome
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- Pisa Cathedral
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Today, visit the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the magnificent Cathedral / Duomo. Travel by train from Florence to Pisa, and then take a bus to the tower. Later, board a train to Rome, Italy's historic capital. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city's ancient streets and vibrant dining scene. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 11 – Day 11: Exploring Rome and Vatican City
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- St. Clement Basilica
- Tivoli Cathedral
- Colosseum
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Today, visit the iconic Colosseum of Rome, the largest amphitheater ever built. With skip-the-line admission, you can bypass the queues and step back in time to the era of gladiators and emperors. Later, visit the Vatican City, the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Explore St. Peter's Basilica, and if you wish, visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel (additional cost). Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 12 – Day 12: Departure
- Rome - Departure day
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Your unforgettable European adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport by a private cab for your onward journey. We hope you take back many happy memories and look forward to welcoming you back on another journey soon.
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