Welcome to the world of Aviana Holidays – the leisure unit of IATA-accredited Aviana Travels Pvt Ltd, having a goodwill of 32 years in the space of Travel & Tourism. Aviana’s experienced and pleasant Tour Director, who will be with you throughout, will meet & greet you at Kolkata International Airport before the journey. She/He will assist you with immigration & custom formalities at least 4 hours before boarding.

Your luggage will need to be tagged directly to Paris from Kolkata itself. On arrival, post-clearing immigration, if we land in the morning/ afternoon, post a lunch break on our own, we shall proceed to marvel at the wonders of the Louvre Museum. Here we spend some time wondering at the famous painting of Leonardo Da Vinci – the Monalisa. Also, we admire the work and sculptures of many famous artisans and sculptors across the globe.

Lastly, we wind up the trip with a lazy cruise on the Seine River, sailing through the heart of the city. After the cruise, we proceed to dinner at an Indian restaurant, followed by an overnight stay in the hotel.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Louvre Museum
• Seine River Cruise

Stay in Paris

Dinner

Today, after breakfast in the hotel, we get some free time in the morning to experience some optional activities if we wish. Few may choose to revisit their childhood days by opting for the Euro Disneyland and enjoy in one of the parks, riding various rides, and personally meeting with the adorable cartoon characters and clicking selfies, etc., while others may choose to dig into some history by visiting the famous Versailles Palace, which was the royal court of King Louis XIV. He made the Palace the center of political power in France during his reign (*** both are extra chargeable and tickets need to be pre-purchased). Few may even choose to do some quick shopping at La Vallee Village, where accessories and clothing from reputed fashion brands are sold at a whopping discount rate all year round.

Later, post lunch, we set out for the Orientation tour of Paris. We start with all the major landmarks of Paris, namely the Champs Élysées, the liveliest avenue of Paris, lying in the heart of the city.

Next, the Arc DE Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Under its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War.

Trocadero is yet another beautiful sight of Paris, a few meters away from the Eiffel Tower. Next, hold on to your patience as we gradually move towards the Eiffel Tower for an ascent to the 2nd Level for an unforgettable birds-eye view of the city. Finally, we take our dinner before returning to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Paris Orientation Tour
• Eiffel Tower 2nd Level

Stay in Paris

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the beautiful Flanders region of Belgium, which is Bruges. Bruges is a perfect postcard image, a small city in Belgium with enchanting scenic beauty. Enjoy your lunch after the Bruges tour, and then from there proceed to Brussels for a quick orientation tour. The places of interest are the Mannekin Pis- the statue of a baby boy urinating. The most famous legend claims that the statuette depicts a young boy who saved Brussels from disaster. The enemy was at the gates, ready to bring down the city walls with gunpowder.

Next stands the Grand Place to welcome you – It is objectively one of the most architecturally beautiful squares in Europe. This place is opulent and speaks volumes about the grandeur of Belgian architecture. The Atomium is yet another major landmark of Brussels. It was constructed for the first post-war universal world exhibition (EXPO 58). The nine spheres represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. They represent the faith one had in the power of science and in nuclear power. In the evening, after finishing your dinner be escorted to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Brussels Orientation Tour

Stay in Benelux

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Post breakfast, today check out and visit the renowned Madurodam. It is a miniature park and tourist attraction in the Scheveningen district of The Hague in the Netherlands. It is home to a range of 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities, and large developments.

From there, continue the drive to Amsterdam with a brief orientation of the City Center, with a visit to the clog-making and cheese-making farm, which is an authentic Dutch specialty.

Next, after savoring your lunch, set out for a comfortable boat ride through the Dutch Canals. Post dinner, spend the night in the comfort of the hotel.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Stay in Benelux

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, after a very early breakfast, we check out and drive towards Cologne. Cologne is one of Germany’s largest and most diverse cities to explore, and with Cologne Cathedral, its many world-renowned museums, and the vibrant Belgian Quarter, there’s something for every visitor to enjoy. We pay a quick visit to the Cologne Cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral is famous for holding the shrine of the Three Wise Men, a holy relic brought back by Archbishop Rainald von Dassel in the mid-12th century. (till Main Cathedral Floor) Now we drive to our hotel for an overnight stay preceded by a satiating dinner.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Cologne Cathedral

Stay in Mannheim

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, after a very early breakfast, check out for a photostop visit to Lake Titisee, which is known for its breathtaking beauty. From there, the entire Black Forest region looks wide and extended. Just there you can treat yourself to a Black Forest cake (optional). Lying adjacent is the Cuckoo Clock house. The authentic cuckoo clock will make you impulsive to make a purchase that is worth buying.

Next, from there we proceed to the spectacular Rhine Falls and admire the beauty of the thundering water. With a stopover at Rhine Falls selfies and a photo session are a must !!!

From there, the group will now proceed to Zurich /Engelberg, to spend the night at leisure post a fulfilling dinner.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Blackforest region tour

Stay in Swiss

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a lavish breakfast, proceed for an Orientation tour of Lucerne where the places of interest, namely the Lion Monument, constructed to honour the bravehearts of the war, the Chapel Bridge – the oldest wooden bridge in the world, will grab your attention.

Next, from there will start your unforgettable mountain excursion to Mt Titlis. This snow-clad mountain offers a wide range of snow-filled activities to be enjoyed, namely the Ice Flyer, etc. Next, in the evening, after dinner at the hotel, spend a relaxing night in Engelberg.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Lucerne Orientation Tour
• Mt.Titlis with Ice Flyer

Stay in Swiss

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Mt Jungfraujoch, which is one of the highest peaks of the Alps. The Jungfraujoch is an eternal snow-clad mountain offering exquisite view of the neighbouring glacier, the Aletsch. One has to reach up to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald to board the train or gondola, which moves upward and will take you to Eigergletscher, and lastly, the Jungfraujoch railway, you take you through the last leg of the journey. While returning, we shall board the cable car way down. Lunch is to be done at the famous Bollywood Restaurant. Lunch on this day is possible only when someone opts for the Jungfraujoch excursion.

Next, a brief orientation tour of the mesmerizing Interlaken, as the name suggests, located between the 2 lakes of Thun and Brienz. People who are not opting for the optionals will have a day free on their own to relax and indulge in their own self-made plans, if any. Overnight in the Swiss hotel.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Free Day

Stay in Swiss

Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, check out and be seated in your coach to be comfortably transferred to the Lake Como region. This place falls exactly between Switzerland and Italy. The unparalleled beauty of Lake Como region – Bellagio being the major town here has grabbed the attention of globe trotters across the world so much so that Indian celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have chosen this place to be their perfect wedding destination. Local lunch en route to Venice.

In the evening, you will be taken for a vaporetto ride through the Venetian canal along with a guided walking tour. Post a fulfilling dinner, spend the night in Venice Mestre/ Padova, adjacent to Venice.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Lake Como

Stay in Padova

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, post breakfast, set out for a journey to Pisa to admire yet another Wonder of the World – The Leaning Tower of Pisa (from outside). This is perhaps one of the most visited attractions in Italy. Lying just next is the Square of Miracles.

And then we proceed for an orientation tour of Florence, comprising the view of Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce, and many other such major attractions. After a hearty dinner, spend the night in the vicinity of Florence comfortably.

Today’s Sightseeing

• David’s Statue
• Basilica of Santa Croce (Photostop)

Stay in Florence

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we check out and set out for a comfortable drive to Rome. On arrival, we finish off with our lunch and set out for a photostop visit to the Colosseum – the venue of grand contests in the ancient times of Gladiators. The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheater ever built. (*** we see it from outside)

Next, we take our dinner and proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today’s Sightseeing

• Colosseum (Photostop)

Stay in Rome

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we check out and set out for a complete guided tour of Rome. Sitting in our comfortable coach, we drive through the various historical avenues holding sculptures and monuments from the ancient era.

We take a walking trip through the beautiful Spanish Steps which came to fame post the movie Roman Holiday. The Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti) are one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions. A grand staircase with 138 steps leading down to the Piazza di Spagna, the Spanish Steps were designed in the 1720s by Italian architect Francesco de Sanctis and completed in 1726.

A popular spot since the 18th and 19th centuries, today this beautiful staircase continually buzzes with tourists and leads to Rome’s most upmarket shopping area. Then walking past the bustling posh Via Del Corso we reach the Trevi Fountain built in the 1700s, is perhaps one of Rome’s most iconic structures. Erected on the site of an ancient Roman water source, the fountain is made of the same material as the Colosseum (travertine stone). The Trevi Fountain serves as a modern marvel that links back to Rome’s fabled past.

We walk past to reach the Piazza Venezia. It is one of the most iconic squares in Rome, where grand architecture, history, and city life collide. Piazza Venezia sits at the crossroads of ancient and modern Rome, surrounded by impressive landmarks and historical significance.

Finally, we proceed to see the revered St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, one of the holiest sites of Christianity and Catholic Tradition, it is traditionally the burial site of its titular, St. Peter, who was the head of the twelve Apostles of Jesus and, according to tradition, the first Bishop of Antioch and later the first Bishop of Rome, rendering him the first Pope. Evening is free for a shopping experience on your own. ***St. Peter’s Basilica Tickets are always subject to availability and need to be purchased well in advance.

Later, we drive towards Rome Airport for the return flight to India. (Tour ends.)

Today’s Sightseeing

• St. Peter’s Basilica

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner