9 Days European Experience Tour Package with SOTC

Day - 1 - Milan

Welcome to Milan - Italy's second-biggest city and one of the world capitals of design and fashion. It is said that if Rome is the heart of Italy, Milan is its head. On arrival, you will be met by your SOTC Tour Manager outside the customs area, who will welcome you and take you to your hotel. In the evening we take you on a guided city tour of this beautiful city.

Enjoy the atmosphere and feed the pigeons at Pizaza del Duomo while taking a look at the stunning splendour of Milan Cathedral- Italy's largest gothic structure. Marvel at the stylish beauty of the Victor Emmanuel II gallery as you walk through it. Take a look at La Scala, Milan's pride and one of Europe's most prestigious Opera House and the statute of Leonardo da Vinci besides it. Overnight at hotel NH Concordia or similar in Milan.

Day - 2 - Switzerland

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Switzerland a country known for its spectacular mountain scenery, sparkling lakes and folklore traditions. Enroute we also take you to visit the Swiss Miniature. Discover Switzerland by seeing all the fantastic places and the most important buildings on a scale of 1:25. Inside you will find more than 120 models representing the patrician houses, the castles, the cathedrals and other buildings of Switzerland. After an unforgettable experience of Swiss Miniature, we then drive to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at hotel Terrace or similar in Switzerland.

Day - 3 - Mt. Titlis and Lucerne

After a continental breakfast, we take you on an exciting full-day excursion to Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in central Switzerland. As you journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable car rides, you will be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows, scenic lakes to snow-clad mountains. See over 200 cable cars sporting different flags.

Lookout for cable car number 73 that carries the Indian flag! The last leg of the ascent will be in the world's first rotating cable car called the 'Titlis Rotair'. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the "Ice Flyer" an enclosed ski lift that travels only a few meters over the Titlis Glacier.

You have an opportunity to click a picture dressed in a Swiss Costume at the Nostalgic Photo studio, a perfect family memento. We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the World. See the Lion Monument, 'Lowendenkmal' hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. You may take a stroll across the Kappelbrucke - the world's oldest covered wooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss river, which leads you to the 17th Century Jesuit Church. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop for Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc. Overnight at hotel Terrace or similar in Switzerland.

Day - 4 - Schaffhausen - Heidelberg

After a continental breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Schaffhausen, to see the mighty Rhine Falls. Admire closely the thundering beauty of Europe's most powerful waterfalls. Later, we journey through the spectacular scenery of the Black Forest, home of the Cuckoo Clock and the Black Forest cakes. We stop at the Drubba in the very heart of the Forest. Shop for Cuckoo clocks and other souvenirs at specially discounted prices for SOTC customers. We drive to Heidelberg.

On arrival we take you on an orientation of Heidelberg, surrounded by mountains and forests and spread on both sides of river Neckar. Stroll through 'Altstadt', the old town, full of narrow alleys, cobble-stoned streets and lined with old ornate buildings. Experience the laid back atmosphere at the Market Square with its fountain of Hercules and many sidewalk cafes. Take a picture of the famed ruins of the Heidelberg Castle, high up on the Konigstuhl Mountains. Overnight at hotel Achat or similar in Germany.

Day - 5 - Romantic Rhine Cruise Magnificent Cologne Cathedral Orientation Tour of Brussels

After a continental breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed for a cruise on the River Rhine. Enjoy the cruise as it takes you through the most romantic part of River Rhine, past the legendary Loreley Rock, medieval castles, vineyards and quaint little towns.

Later, we drive to Cologne, famous for Eau de Cologne, where we see the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. This 515 feet tall gothic Cathedral took six centuries to build and is Germany's most visited monument. We continue our journey to Belgium. On arrival, we proceed for an orientation tour of Brussels. See the Manneken Pis statue, the Grand Place, Town Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral and Palace of Justice. Overnight at hotel Express by Holiday Inn in Belgium.

Day - 6 - Mini-Europe - Paris

After a continental breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed to visit Mini-Europe, which is the only park where you can have a whistle-stop tour around Europe in a few short hours - a truly unique voyage! Stroll amid the typical ambience of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent. The incomparable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The gondolas and mandolins will invite you to discover the charms of Venice. You can make the models work yourself: the eruption of Vesuvius, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bullfight in Seville and many more.

We also take a photo stop at the Atomium, a structure representing the concept of an iron molecule enlarged 165 billion times. Later, we begin our journey to Paris the fashion capital of the world. On arrival in Paris, we check into the hotel. The evening is free to relax. Overnight at Hotel Forest Hill Meudon or similar in Paris.

Day - 7 - Eiffel Tower - Paris

After a continental breakfast, we take you to the first level of Eiffel Tower from where a bird's eye view of Paris will leave you breathless. Proceed on a guided panoramic city tour. See the Obelisk at Place de la Concorde, the largest and the loveliest of the Parisian squares and the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, arguably the most well-known avenue in the world, the magnificent Opera, the striking Town Hall, the National Assembly, the Dome of the Invalides and the famous Ritz Hotel at Vendome Square.

Later, visit the famous Fragonard Perfume Museum. Seize the opportunity to buy a wide range of original and classic Fragonard Perfumes. In the evening, we take you to the 'Paradis Latin Show' which includes great entertainment. Experience the charm of striking ballets, shimmering costumes and talented dance troupes. See the finest combination of beauty, rhythm and gaiety at the famous 'Paradis Latin Show'. Overnight at Hotel Forest Hill Meudon or similar in Paris.

Day - 8 - London

After a continental breakfast, we say goodbye to Paris and proceed to Calais. From Calais, we board the Eurotunnel train to Folkestone. On arrival, we drive to London and start our guided panoramic city tour. See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, the symbolic Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and London Eye. We then check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel Ibis Wembley or similar in London.

Day - 9 - Return home with wonderful memories

After a continental breakfast, we drive to the airport for your flight back home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your SOTC World Famous Tour.