Amsterdam, Paris, Swiss and Italy Trip
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a 12-day European adventure, immersing yourself in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of some of the continent's most iconic cities and attractions. From the enchanting canals of Amsterdam to the romantic streets of Paris, the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, the historic charm of Venice, Florence, and Rome, this multi-day tour offers an unforgettable journey through Europe's diverse landscapes and timeless allure. With a mix of guided and self-guided tours, you'll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, while also benefiting from the insights of local experts. This tour includes accommodation, meals, and entry to key attractions, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching travel experience.
Included
Breakfast Included
Airport Transfer
Included for inter-city transfers and for wherever indicated.
Transfers from hotel to train station and vice versa are NOT included, you can always haul a cab easily for the same.
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 2-4 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.
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where indicated in the itinerary (e.g. for walking tours). For all self-guided tours, no guide will be available. In such cases, admission tickets shall be included if mentioned in the itinerary. Rest assured 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.
Map
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! Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in a private cab. After settling in, you'll embark on an Amsterdam Canal Cruise, offering fantastic views of the 17th-century buildings lining the canals and the growing 21st-century city. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
- Zaanstad
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- Dungeon Amsterdam
- Paintmill De Kat
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Today, you'll delve deeper into Amsterdam's charm with a walking tour, taking you past iconic sites like Dam Square, leaning buildings, and many canals and bridges. Later, you'll visit the picturesque Zaanse Schans Windmill Village, offering a postcard-worthy view of old wooden homes and operating windmills. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Paris
- Paris
- Amsterdam
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- Parc des Chanteraines
- Eiffel Tower
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Today, you'll journey to the romantic city of Paris by train. After checking into your hotel, you'll embark on a River Siene Cruise, admiring the beautiful Parisian boulevards. Later, you'll visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, with skip-the-line tickets allowing you to reach the summit for breathtaking views of the city. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Paris
- Paris
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- Louvre Museum
- Musée de Montmartre
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Today, an expert local guide will lead you on a walking tour of Paris, visiting iconic sites like Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris and Pont Neuf. You'll then explore the world-renowned Louvre Museum at your own pace. Later, you'll discover the charm of the Montmartre district with a self-guided walk. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 5 – Day 5: Journey to Switzerland and Mt. Rigi Visit
- Lucerne
- Paris
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- Rigi
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Today, you'll travel to Switzerland by train, arriving in the beautiful city of Lucerne. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit Mt. Rigi, a stunning Swiss landscape with meadows, forests, and grazing cows. The train and cable car to Mt Rigi are included in the package. 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, you'll visit the popular Mt Titlis, traveling by gondola and cable car for amazing views of a high alpine world of rocks and snow. Later, you'll enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne, admiring picturesque villages and dramatic mountains. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 7 – Day 7: Journey to Zurich and Rhine Falls Visit
- Zürich
- Lucerne
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- Rhine Falls
- Kunsthaus Zürich
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Today, you'll travel to Zurich by train. After checking into your hotel, you'll embark on a self-guided walking tour of Zurich, exploring key attractions like the Town Hall, Cathedral, and Opera House. Later, you'll visit the Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. Overnight stay in Zurich.
Day 8 – Day 8: Journey to Venice
- Venice
- Zürich
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- Walls of Treviso
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Today, you'll journey to the enchanting city of Venice by train. After checking into your hotel, you'll explore the city's key attractions on foot, including the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. Overnight stay in Venice.
Day 9 – Day 9: Venetian Lagoon Islands and Journey to Florence
- Venice
- Florence
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- Monumento all'ortolano
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After breakfast, you'll cruise to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello in the Venetian Lagoon, known for their picturesque scenery and handicrafts. Later, you'll travel to Florence by train. After checking into your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Florence.
Day 10 – Day 10: Leaning Tower of Pisa and Journey to Rome
- Florence
- Rome
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- Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Today, you'll visit the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral. Later, you'll travel to Rome by train. After checking into your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 11 – Day 11: Exploring Rome
- Rome
- Ostia Antica
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- Tivoli Cathedral
- Colosseum
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Today, you'll visit the magnificent Colosseum of Rome, the largest amphitheater ever built. Later, you'll visit The Vatican, the center of the Roman Catholic Church, where you can explore St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum at your own pace. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 12 – Day 12: Departure
- Rome
- Ostia Antica - Departure day
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Today marks the end of your European adventure. You'll be transferred to the airport from your hotel by a private cab. Safe travels!
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