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Day1: Begin Your Tour | Arrive London (D)
Welcome to your European Experience tour. Our representative greets you at the 'meeting point' at the exit, after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check in after 1600 hrs). We take care to start your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag.

Day2: Guided City Tour of London | Afternoon Free | Optional London Delights Tour (B, D)
Marvel at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir the first temple of stone to be constructed in Europe, with its luminescent white pinnacles and glittering marble pillars. Live history through a guided panoramic highlight tour of London city. Get acquainted with some of London's iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge, River Thames, London Eye, Tower of London, Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St.Paul's Cathedral, the famous Piccadilly Circus, and Nelson’s Column at Trafalgar Square followed by the majesty of Buckingham Palace, which is the Queen's official residence. At the end of your tour the rest of the day is free, for your quest for great bargains or sample our Optional London Delights Tour! You have a date with over 400 celebrities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, the world's largest exhibition of life like wax models. Take a photograph with Amitabh Bachhan. Travel back in time with a visit to the Tower of London, a historic landmark, where much royal blood was spilled! The aptly named Bloody Tower and Traitor's Gate still fascinate. The main attraction is the Jewel house, housing the incredible Crown Jewels including the Koh-i-Noor diamond!

Later, ride the London Eye, Europe's tallest Ferris wheel and during the gradual 30-minute flight, see views of London.

The entire group will reunite in the evening and return to your hotel.

Day3: Onto Belgium | Orientation Tour of Brussels. (B, D)
Drive to Folkstone, cross the English Channel and arrive in Calais. Then drive on to Brussels - the Elegant Capital City, also the seat of the European Union, with an air of bustling efficiency! An orientation tour takes you through picturesque medieval streets to the magnificent Gothic St. Michel's Cathedral. Walk via Galleries Saint Hubert, the world's first shopping mall, opened in 1847, to the Grand Place, Europe's most beautiful square. This exquisite market square is the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world famous Belgian lace, chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Mmmm!

Visit the Mannekin Pis, (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy, representing the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels, has drawn sightseers for centuries.

Day4: In Netherlands | Full Day Excursion To Amsterdam | Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam (B, D)
Today, your full day excursion is to Amsterdam, where Windmills still wield their magic. There's a photo stop at one - note how the sails turn counter-clockwise. Clogs, Cheese and Holland are inseparable and a factory visit demonstrates this traditional business. The canals beckon as you board a glass-topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and bridges. A canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the National Monument.

If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 24th to May 20th) the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens provide the Wow factor! The rest of the year visit Madurodam, the enchanting miniature city, which features the best of Netherlands. Here windmills turn, boats sail and trains move on the world's largest miniature railway! Sit back, relax and enjoy your drive.

Day5: Onto Paris | Excursion to Parc Asterix | Optional Gala Evening In Paris (B)
Drive to Paris, the 'City of Lights’. We recommend you unleash the child in you and enjoy our highly recommended, funfilled exclusive excursion to Parc Asterix enroute. This is another first from Cox and Kings! 7 adventure areas, 27 attractions and 6 shows set your heart racing and keep you entertained. Ride the 80 kmph Tonnerre de Zeus - Europe's highest wooden roller coaster; the Goudrix, the Oxygenarium, the Transdemonium, the Menhir Express, a log flume ride with a 13 metre drop and the Grand Splatch - a rapid river ride to keep the adrenaline flowing. Thrilling rides and incredible shows make it a complete family attraction.

After check in later this evening, don't miss our optional Gala Evening and experience the joie de vivre of 'Gaie Paris'. This enchanted evening unfolds with a cruise on the River Seine, sailing under old and beautiful bridges, admiring illuminated monuments as you glide by. True bliss!

Sparkle over a glass of champagne and an Indian dinner at the Lido. Here at the most famous nightclub in the world, enjoy the 'Bonheur Show', a cabaret with extraordinary sets and extravagant costumes. Take away a small remembrance of your visit. We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of Paris. It's magic! Return to your hotel.

Day6: In Paris | Shop At Fragonard | City Tour Of Paris | Visit Grevin Wax Museum | Visit Montparnasse | Visit the Eiffel Tower (B, D)
Visit and shop at Fragonard - The Parfumeur. Displayed are perfumery collections retracing 3000 years of history. Discover Fragonard's original perfumery creations on sale at factory prices. Fragonard celebrates the 250 years of Cox and Kings with a special souvenir for each visitor.

Enjoy a guided panoramic city tour of famous monuments like the Louvre, Garnier's Opera, the largest opera theatre in the world, the Place de la Concorde - the site of the infamous guillotine, the Champs Elysees - one of the most fashionable streets in the world, the Napoleanic Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides. Our next stop is the famed Grevin Wax Museum. Grevin, a legendary site of entertainment since 1882, was created by Alfred Grevin, to produce and showcase life size wax models of celebrities. At the end of the 19th Century, Arthur Meyer, founder of the famous daily newspaper "Le Gaulois", conceived the notion of showing his readers the people in the headlines of his paper, but in 3-D. At a time when the press did not use photographs, he came up with the idea of creating a site where the public could see people in the news. To implement this original plan, he called on Alfred Grevin, who was a cartoonist, designer and famous sculptor. The Grevin opened its doors on June 5th, 1882. It was an immediate success. At Grevin, relive glorious French history, meet celebrities and experience the Spirit of Paris, with over 300 wax figures in a setting of gold and marble ! The latest addition is our very own "Shah Rukh Khan". Commemorate your visit with a small memento.

Later today, another exclusive the Montparnasse tower - the roof of Paris, at a height of 210 metres above Paris. Discover a view of Paris with the crowning glory of the Eiffel Tower. Far above the hustle and bustle of the Montparnasse square, you can stand on the very roof of the capital. The city is spread out before you, swarming with life. Europe's fastest elevator will take you to a height of 196 meters (over 640 ft) for this magnificent experience.

By using the viewpoint indicators, you can locate and see each of the districts and their monuments. Best of all get a memento to commemorate your visit !

End the day taking in the dazzling overview of the glittering city as you ascend by an elevator to the 1st level of the Eiffel Tower ! After dinner return to your hotel.

Day7: Onto the Mont Blanc in Chamonix (B, D)
Today, after breakfast, enjoy a six hour drive to the 'Love at first sight' the beautiful Chamonix Valley and the majestic mountains of the Mont Blanc range. Check into your hotel and after dinner tonight try out your winning streak at the casino! A voucher will get you a complimentary drink. Raise a toast to your tour with Cox and Kings and the Chamonix Mt Blanc region.

Day8: Onto Switzerland | Cable Car Ride To Aiguille Du Midi And A Visit To The Mer De Glace In Chamonix Valley | Visit Geneva (B, D)
Awaken to the spectacular delights of the glacier around you. A view of the facing peaks and of Mont-Blanc, awaits you at breakfast. Enjoy a free morning. Walk past picturesque hamlets and along alpine lakes, the spectacular scenery and surroundings. Stroll along the valley paths. Relax and be sure to feast your eyes on the wonderful views.

Don't miss our excursion tour - a ride on the highest and most impressive cable car, the Aiguille du Midi, which lifts you to 3842 meters for an unforgettable view of the Alps, with its own postage stamp and a letterbox!

Continue your excursion with a ride on the nostalgic red rack and pinion railway to Montenvers. The train climbs a steep track, through scenic Alpine scenery, to a stunning vantage point above the 'Mer de Glace' (sea of ice) Glacier. You know you've really arrived when you stand at 1913 meters, at the 'Mer de Glace’, which is 7 kms long and 200 meters thick, with a surface dimension of 40 kms!

A crystal gallery, a wildlife exhibition, an ice garden and the famous ice grotto 100 meters long, carved each year into the heart of the glacier, awaits you! Drive to Geneva, one of Switzerland's most privileged cities, said to have the second highest quality of living in the world! We begin the orientation tour with a drive to the Palais des Nations (the European Headquarters of the United Nations) and the Musee Ariana. Be awestruck by the great white plume of one of the world's tallest fountain in Europe - the magnificent Jet d'Eau and pause for a photograph here and at the beautiful floral clock in the Jardin Anglais! Continue to your hotel and check in.

Day9: In Switzerland | Visit to Glacier 3000 | Visit Lucerne (B, L, D)
The day is free to visit the famous pedestrian zone with its shops and typical chalet style houses or the Glacier 3000 Awaits! Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge (2971m). A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (weather permitting), the world's highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along at approx. 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges.

The View Point (stairs) located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000 m high. There is also a tribute to Cox and Kings serving you for 250 years. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch and a souvenir for each family. Later, ride the Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the eternal snow. Return to Col du Pillion. Move on to Lucerne with its picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells and alpine villages. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution. Stroll along the covered, wooden Kapellbrucke (chapel bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church. You will have your first encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping at Gubelin.

Most visitors take home two things - memories of a beautiful country and a Swiss watch. Later drive on to the Swiss region of Lungern, where an exclusive Gala Evening is lined up for you. A mountain in Switzerland that's all yours!

Day10: Day At Leisure | Optional Excursion To The Jungfrau, Ascending By Cogwheel Train, Indian Lunch | Visit Interlaken | Visit The Trummelbach Falls (B, D)
The day is free, but do take advantage of our optional excursion to the Jungfrau, the 'Top of Europe', a wonderful world of glaciers and eternal ice. Stop at the Trummelbach falls, another highlight from Cox and Kings. This is the only glacier waterfalls in Europe, cascading through the mountain. Onto Jungfrau. Reach the highest altitude railway station in Europe by a charming, red cogwheel train, amid dramatic mountain scenery!

Walk on the great Aletsch Glacier, at 22kms - the longest ice stream in the Alps, visit the glistening Ice Palace and the Sphinx Observation Terrace, at 3571 m, the loftiest point of all, the Alpine view will take your breath away. What could be more tempting in this icy cold scenario, than a hot Indian lunch!

Descend to visit the popular holiday resort of Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes of Brienz and Thun, where even today you see horse-drawn carriages. Indulge in some shopping. Next to a virtually unlimited selection of watches and jewellery, every store carries a vast array of small famous brand gifts and souvenirs, priced for every pocket. Check into your hotel after dinner.

Day11: Homeward Bound
Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your European Experience tour.

We are confident you will join us again sometime soon.... (B either in the hotel or on board the flight)

This tour may be reversed due to Operational constraints.