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NOVA TRAVEL

Van Tour - European Sampler-11 DAYS-Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy

Itinerary-11 Days


Day 1 
Arrive Brussels 
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later, proceed on a city tour of Brussels. See the adorable Manneken Pis statue, a charming fountain of a little boy. You will see the beautiful Grand Place, the Town Hall and the Municipal Museum. 
Overnight in Brussels. 

Day 2 
Brussels – Paris (1.5 hrs) 
Bien venue! Welcome to Paris, the glamour capital of the world, known for fashion houses, art museums, elegant avenues, beautiful monuments and exciting cabarets. In the evening, you can watch the Moulin Rouge show, the most popular cabaret in Paris. You will see the world-renowned show-girls and French can-can dancers, on Moulin Rouge’s historic stage. 
Overnight in Paris. (B) 

Day 3 
Paris 
After breakfast, you will be taken on a city tour. Visit the Eiffel Tower and cruise on the River Seine. See the most loved Parisian sights, Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides, Champs Elysees and many more. Later, enjoy a romantic cruise down the River Seine, as you sail past some beautiful, historical monuments. 
Overnight in Paris. (B) 

Day 4 
Paris – Engelberg (7 hrs) 
Post breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Engelberg. Check in and relax. 
Overnight in Engelberg. (B) 

Day 5 
Engelberg 
Today, get ready to go on an exciting trip to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice, a genuine high-point of your tour! You will be amazed at the scenic splendour you see from the cogwheel train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 m to reach Jungfraujoch. 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. From the Sphinx Observatory, you get breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland Mountain Range. 
Overnight in Engelberg. (B) 

Day 6 
Engelberg 
Take the cable car to Mt. Titlis and embark on the greatest adventure of your life! Marvel at the world’s first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. As
the scenery changes from green, grassy meadows to snow-clad mountains, you will be spell-bound. Weather permitting, you could take a walk on Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge and the latest attraction on the terrace atop the Summit Station. Enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, Lowendenkmal, hewn from a limestone cliff, to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of the Swiss Guards. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop.
Overnight in Engelberg. (B) 

Day 7 
Engelberg – Zurich (1 hr) 
After breakfast, you will be driven to Zurich. Enjoy a city tour and see the elegant Bahnhofstrasse ,lined with banks, shopping arcades and boutiques. See St. Peter’s Church, with the largest clock-face in Europe and the famous churches of Fraumunster . See Grossmunster, a Romanesque-style Protestant church with twin Romanesque towers. 
Overnight in Zurich. (B) 

Day 8 
Zurich – Venice / Padova (5 hrs) 
After breakfast, check out and leave for Venice.Arrive in Venice and check in to the hotel. Visit St. Mark’s Square, the very heart of Venice and see the historic Ducal Palace, the infamous prison, the Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite Clock Tower and the splendour of St. Mark’s Basilica. Visit the Murano Glass showroom, where a master craftsman will demonstrate the art of creating the famous Venetian blown glass. Return to St. Mark’s Square, the most photographed square in the world and soak in the unique atmosphere of this charming city. You can opt to enjoy a gondola ride too. 
Overnight at the hotel in Venice / Padova. (B) 

Day 9 
Venice / Padova – Pisa (3 hrs) 
In the morning, you will be driven to Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower .Explore the beautiful Square of Miracles with the Cathedral and the Baptistery. You will get some time for shopping. Later, proceed to Florence or Firenze, as it is locally called. Take a guided city tour and see the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria which is an open-air museum of sculptures, the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge across River Arno and Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo and many famous personalities are buried. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, the square on top of a hill, with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird’s eye view of the city
of Florence. Check into the hotel and relax. 
Overnight in Florence. (B) 

Day 10 
Florence - Rome (3 hrs) 
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Rome, the capital of Italy. On arrival, you will be taken to the Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel, built between 1475 and 1483, in the time of Pope Sixtus IV. The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous churches in the western world, with many beautiful frescoes depicting the history of the universe, God and humanity. Do not miss the renowned ceiling and The Last Judgment, painted by Michelangelo. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest cathedral and you will be amazed by its size, beauty and splendour. Go on a guided city tour of Rome and see Piazza Venezia, the colossal Victor Emmanuel II monument, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Italian re-unification. Relive the thrills of historic Rome, as you view the ancient Roman and Imperial Forums. See the gigantic Colosseum, a popular symbol of Rome. 
Overnight in Rome. (B) 

Day 11 
Depart Rome 
You have a free day to explore Rome on your own. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. (B)

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