Paris And Switzerland
France , in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine.
Highlights
- Arrival in Paris
- Paris
- Versailles Excursion
- Paris to Lucerne (690 kms / 8 hours - approx.)
- Mount Titlis Excursion
Day by day
- Day 1Arrival in Paris
Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival at Paris CDG Airport, meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Dinner included. Overnight Paris.
- Day 2Paris
After breakfast, begin your discovery of Paris with a local English speaking guide by taking a stroll along some of the charming Parisian avenues. Board the coach for your tour of Paris, where you will be given orientation from our expert local English speaking guide. The tour includes Paris's main monuments - the Champs Elyses, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, as well as many other fantastic sights. This tour also includes a cruise on the river Seine and a visit to the 3 rd floor of the Eiffel Tower. In the evening, why not explore the Latin Quarter on your own, which is renowned for its lively atmosphere and bistros. Dinner included. Overnight Paris.
- Day 3Versailles Excursion
Spend a half-day exploring the unforgettable attractions of Versailles, the extraordinary gardens and opulent palace that are both on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. With audio-guide, follow through the historic buildings and monuments of King Louis XIV's 17th-century residence, imagining the ornately- decorated Baroque rooms as a private home for the royal family and the nobility they entertained. Dinner included. Overnight Paris.
- Day 4Paris to Lucerne (690 kms / 8 hours - approx.)
After Breakfast, check-out and drive to Switzerland, a fascinating country known for its spectacular mountain scenery, sparkling lakes and folklore traditions. On arrival, check_in to the hotel. Dinner included. Overnight Lucerne.
- Day 5Mount Titlis Excursion
After breakfast, visit Mount Titlis - which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in Central Switzerland. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. Later, we drive to Lucerne fora panoramic tour. See the Lion Monument, `Lowendenkmal' hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. Dinner included. Overnight Lucerne.
- Day 6Day free at leisure.
Optional: Jungfraujoch - Interlaken After breakfast, visit to Jungfraujoch and picturesque Interlaken. Our scenic drive to Lauterbrunnen, from where we board a train to Jungfraujoch the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,333 ft. takesus along lovely lakes and mountain passes. On top of Jungfraujoch, experience the magic of the mountains at the Sphinx Terrace. See the breathtaking Jungfrau Peak and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Also, visit the Ice Palace, where you see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice, while being encased in ice yourself. Send a postcard to your friends and relatives from Europe's highest altitude Post office with its own special postmark. Dinner included. Overnight Lucerne.
- Day 7Depart Zurich
After breakfast, check out and depart to Zurich Airport. Tour Ends.
Included
- 03 nights' accommodation in a 3* Hotel at good location in Paris
- 03 nights' accommodation in a 3* Hotel at good location in Lucerne
- 06 breakfast
- 06 Indian dinners at Indian restaurants
- Private vehicle as per the program (11 hours at disposal with max 9 hours driving)
- Paris CDG Airport to Hotel in Paris - private coach transfer
- Paris half day guided city tour
- Seine River Cruise ticket
- Eiffel tower 3 rd level ticket
- Excursion to Versailles Palace with entrance tickets
- Paris hotel to Lucerne hotel - private coach transfer
- Mount Titlis excursion
- Lucerne Hotel to Zurich Airport - private coach transfer
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport taxes
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Govt. 5% Service Tax on total package cost
- Gratuities expected by Bell staff, Restaurant, Transfer and Tour staff and Drivers
- Any meals other than specified above
- Any sightseeing, tours, transfers, event tickets & tours other than mentioned above not mentionedin package inclusions
- Any item of personal nature like mini-bar, portage, tips, etc
- All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date. Overseas tour packages attract TCS under Indian tax rules, which you can claim back when you file your return; we will confirm the amount before you pay the balance.
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