(Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, England) v Sightseeing Pleasures v Rome, Italy · Vatican City - the smallest independent state in the world has the biggest Catholic basilica in the world, St Peter’s Basilica which is adorned with art. The most famous being Bernini’s Bronze Canopy and Michelangelo’s Pieta · Colosseum – where gladiators met in mortal combat and condemned prisoners fought off beast. · Trevi Fountain – legend has it that if you toss a coin into the fountain, you will come back to the eternal city · Spanish Steps – the favourite meeting place for Romans and tourists alike · Victor Emanuel II Monument – an enormous monument in white marble named after the king who unified Italy Orvieto, Italy · Orvieto - sits on a volcanic plateau, surrounded by a stupendous landscape of fields and vineyards · Duomo – beyond the incredibly ornate facade of marble and mosaics is the evidence of an Eucharistic Miracle · Town Square – stroll down narrow medieval streets and explore charming shops · Best Buy – world famous for its dry white wine call Orvieto Classico Pisa, Italy · Piazza del Miracoli - the magnificence of the marbles, the green of the lawn, the ancient walls transform a common square into the ‘Square of Miracles’ · The Leaning Tower - a valuable artifact of Italian engineering, history and culture for many more reasons than just because it leans Venice, Italy · St Mark’s Square – visit St Mark’s Basilica where the most splendid Byzantine art is on full display and where the relics of the saint are kept. · Doges' Palace – the 16th-century palace connected to the prison where Casanova made his daring escape. · Venetian Glass Blowing Demonstration - to admire the master blow molten glass into unique creations · Bridge of Sigh – named by Lord Byron in the 19th century, the bridge offered condemned prisoners a last glimpse of the world Salzburg, Austria · Salzburg Old Town - walk through the countless narrow streets, the most famous squares, especially Mozart Square with the memorial of the city's genius loci · Mirabell Gardens – gardens won everlasting fame thanks to Julie Andrews and co, who sang "Do-Re-Mi" here in the musical film "The Sound of Music“ · Mozart’s Birthplace – No 9, Getreidegasse was where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born Innsbruck, Austria · Altstadt (Old Town) – charming streets full of shops and cafes. Do not forget to visit Swarovski Haus for crystals · Little Golden Roof - not really gold but composed of 2,657 gilded copper shingles Switzerland · Schaffhausen – the Rhine Falls, the largest Falls in Europe, offers a spectacular view to visitors · Lucerne – walking tour of the iconic 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge, the medieval frescoed Old Town and the melancholy Lion Monument · Berne – stroll through the medieval old town listed as an UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. See the Cathedral, Clock Tower, Bear Pits, Houses of Parliament & the River Aare · Interlaken – where deep, dark forests end at the foot of rocky peaks, while cows graze under the ancient Alpine trees and mountain lakes like jewels reflect towering white peaks, and above it all reigns the majestic chain of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Germany · Black Forest – attend a cuckoo clock making demonstration and discover where the cuckoo is hidden in the clock. A slice of the original black forest cake rounds off our German Pork Knuckle meal · Cologne – marvel at the imposing gothic Cathedral · Bavarian Region – Tour ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, the model for Disney’s sleeping beauty castle Holland · Amsterdam – see windmills, wooden clog shoes, cheese, bicycles & bridges. Complete our trip to the ‘City of Diamond’ with a canal cruise and a visit to a diamond polishing factory Belgium · Bruges – step into a fairy tale with cobblestone streets, gorgeous ornate architecture & tons of old world charm. Admire the masterpiece of Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna with child’ in the Church of Our Lady, the Basilica of the Holly Blood, Markt & Burg Squares and the many historic houses. · Brussels – witness some of the finest example of gothic architecture as we explore the Grand Place with its gold gilded Guild Houses. Our trip will not be complete without a visit to the cheeky ‘Mannekin Pis’ & the imposing Atomium. Paris, France · Eiffel Tower - the first building constructed completely out of steel (includes visit to 2nd Level) · Champs Elysees - Avenue of Paradise · Place de la Concord - signifies peace and is one of the largest squares in the world · Notre Dame Cathedral - the most important church in France · The Invalids - the final resting place of Napoleon · Arc De Triomphe – a testament to Napoleon’s victories London, England · St Paul’s Cathedral – designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the ‘Great Fire’, it is the largest cathedral in England · Westminster Abbey - the crowning and burial site of most English monarchs and the final resting place for countless illustrious figures · Buckingham Palace - the Queen’s official residence · Houses of Parliament - the home to both chambers of the Houses of Parliament and the tower housing the famous bell Big Ben · Tower Bridge - a marvel of Victorian engineering raised approximately 900 times every year · Tower of London - a Royal Palace, a prison, a mint, an arsenal, a menagerie and home to the Crown Jewels v Dining Delights v · 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 8 dinners (16D) / 15D: 12 breakfast, 3 lunches & 7 dinners v The perfect tour if you… v · Have not been to Europe and would like to see all the famous sights in one trip · Can afford to be away for a longer holiday · Like a good concoction of natural landscapes, famous landmarks and visits to medieval towns · Are seduced by centuries of history, culture and cuisine Day 01: Singapore Q Rome Depart Singapore for the Rome, the capital of Italy. Day 02: Rome – Vatican city (Lunch/ Dinner) Sightseeing in Rome is exhilarating and that it was not built in a day is quickly evident when we commence touring with our local guide. Why not visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel (optional) if time and schedule permit. Day 03: Rome – Oviedo – Pisa – Tuscany region (Breakfast/Dinner) The approach to Oviedo, perched atop a volcanic rock is truly breathtaking. Afterwards, proceed to Pisa to view one of the most famous icons of Italy. Enjoy a canzone dinner in the Tuscany Region tonight. Day 04: Tuscany region –VENICE (Mestre) (Breakfast/Dinner) Continue to Venice - with its streets of water, maze of canals, and small wooden gondolas. Our private water taxi cruise by churches & palaces to St Mark’s Square where we disembark and is joined by our local guide for a walking tour. Day 05: Venice – Salzburg - Innsbruck (Breakfast/ Dinner) Proceed to the music capital of Austria, Salzburg, for an orientation tour. Head for Innsbruck located in the west of Austria. Day 06: Innsbruck – Fussen - Lucerne (Breakfast/ Dinner) Drive to Fussen to visit the fairy tale castle of Neuschwanstein. Take the best photos from Marienbrucke before proceeding to Lucerne, Switzerland. Day 07: Lucerne – Berne - Interlaken (Breakfast) Explore the city of Lucerne on foot before continuing to medieval Berne for a walking tour. Drive towards Interlaken, the gateway to Jungfrau Region. Day 08: Interlaken (Breakfast) Free day at leisure. Why not consider taking the unique round-trip modern cogwheel Jungfrau Railway (optional) into the heart of a glorious glacier world on the very roof of Europe! Day 9: Interlaken - BLACK forest – Rhineland (Breakfast/Dinner) View the spectacular Rhinefalls before driving into one of the most mysterious region of Germany, the Black Forest. Enjoy the beautiful resort of Titisee before heading to Rhineland. Day 10: Rhineland – cologne – Amsterdam (Breakfast/Dinner) After visiting the Cathedra of Cologne, pick up a souvenir of 4711 cologne from its birth city. Continue to Amsterdam. You may like to explore the bustling nightlife of Amsterdam after dinner. Day 11: Amsterdam - Brussels (Breakfast/Lunch) Discover the unusual layout of the city on a canal cruise on our city tour. In the afternoon, consider visiting a typical fishing village. Continue to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and home to the European Union and European Commission for our orientation tour. Day 12: Amsterdam – Bruges - Paris (Breakfast) Proceed to poetic Bruges where time seemed to have stood still for more than five hundred years. Discover its beauty on a walking tour. Travel to the city of lights – Paris. An optional illuminated night tour may be your best introduction to the city. Day 13: Paris (Breakfast/Lunch) Discover faces of the city with our local guide. Spend the afternoon at the many designer boutiques or visit the splendid museums. Day 14: Paris Q London (Breakfast/ Dinner) Take a short flight to London, the capital of England where our local guide shows us the many outstanding landmarks of London. Passengers on 15D tour will be transferred to the airport for flight back to Singapore. Day 15: London Q Singapore (Breakfast) With wonderful memories, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore. Day 16: Arrive Singapore Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. |
