European Retreat
4.5 Reviews
11 Days
5 Country
Kolkata – Netherlands – Belgium – France – Swiss – Italy – Kolkata
Tour Highlights
- Cruising Through The Canals Of Amsterdam.
- Madurodam Miniature Park Visit
- Mannekin Pis Statue And Square In Brussels (Photostop).
- Visit The 2nd Level Of The Eiffel Tower — Icon Of France.
- Entrance To Louvre Museum.
- Guided Paris Tour & Also Orientation By Cruising On The Seine River.
- Mount Titlis Excursion With Ice Flyer Ticket & Lunch On The Top.
- Orientation Tour Of Lucerne.
- Vaporetto Ride In Venice To And Fro The San Marco-the Heart Of Venice.
- Walking Tour Of Florence, The Birthplace Of Italian Renaissance.
- Photostop Visit To Square Of Miracles & Leaning Tower Of Pisa.
- Guided Tour Of Rome With Photostop To Colosseum.
- Excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch.
- Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast & Dinners Combination Of Indian & Local Meals As Per Availability.
- On the go Lunches as per Availability
- Overseas Medical Insurance Up To 59 Years Of Age.
- Caring Services Of Bengali, Hindi And English Speaking Tour Coordinator Of Aviana, Throughout The Tour.
Tour Includes
Hotel
Meals
Flight
Sightseeing
Transport
Visa
Tour Manager
Our experienced and pleasant Tour Manager who will be with you throughout, will meet & greet you at the International Terminal in Kolkata International Airport 3 hours prior to departure.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands. Upon arrival at Amsterdam Airport, complete your immigration and baggage formalities before meeting your local representative. Transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the surroundings at your own pace. Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Stay in Amsterdam
Dinner
After our breakfast we shall visit the Cheese and Clog making factories .Finally comes a leisurely sailing through the Amsterdam Canal. Don’t forget to bring your camera as you sit back and relax during this amazing canal boat cruise in Amsterdam. Later we disembark and for departures in April & 1st week of May we visit the renowned Keukenhof Garden, known as Tulip Garden and for Indians fondly known as “The Silsila Garden” especially after the famous song from the movie Silsila was shot here. This garden holds the largest display of Tulips of various kinds roughly amounting up to the plantation of million bulbs a year in the blossoming season. These exotic tulips along with the natural background like pond, windmills, small canals running in between creates a heavenly ambience which should be experienced once in a lifetime !!! Post the tours we proceed for our dinner followed by an overnight stay in a hotel, in the Benelux region.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Keukenhof
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Stay in Benelux Area
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After enjoying breakfast we start with a guided walking tour of Brussels -which is not only the Capital of Belgium but also the Capital of the European Union. With the walking tour you will see the Grand Palace and the major square. Later we see the Manneken Pis. It is a landmark small bronze sculpture in Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain’s basin. It was designed by Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619. Post the orientation tour we proceed to Paris. On arrival we take our dinner and spend the night in Paris.
Time permitting we all can enjoy an illuminated tour of Paris where we can see the shimmering Eiffel Tower in the night. This tour is optional and has to be booked separately.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Grand Place
- Manneken Pis
Stay in Paris
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
“Eiffel Tower”.We will take you to the 2 nd Level . The sight of Paris from the Eiffel Tower is really marvelous & worth capturing in the camera with zoom. Later, proceed for a panoramic tour of Paris which includes photostop sightseeing of Concorde square, Champ Elysees, Arc DeTriomphe,Trocadero, Invalides and Opera Garnier etc.
Enjoy the visit to the Louvre Museum the world famous museum which houses the picture of Monalisa drawn by Leonardo DaVinci. Later we board the cruise on the river Seine, passing the famous arches, bridges and historic monuments of this majestic city of art & culture. Later transfer to Indian Restaurant followed by transfer to your Hotel for 2nd night stay in Paris.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Paris City Tour
- Eiffel Tower 2nd Level
- Seine River Cruise
Stay in Paris
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we embark on a long drive towards Zurich and pass by the outskirts of Dijon a small town of France known for its cobbled roads and French essence. While travelling finish your lunch on own en route.
Once we arrive in Zurich enjoy an Indian dinner and later proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Stay in Zurich
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after breakfast we enjoy excursion to Mt Jungfraujoch which is one of the highest peaks of the Alps. The Jungfraujoch is an eternal snow clapped mountain offering exquisite view of the neighbouring glacier — the Aletsch. One has to reach upto 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 return we shall board the cable car way down. Lunch is to be done at the famous Bollywood Restaurant. In the evening after finishing your dinner spend the night at the comforts of the hotel in Zurich.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Mt. Jungfraujoch Excursion
Stay in Zurich
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 of the world, etc will grab your attention.
Post a fulfilling lunch later start your unforgettable mountain excursion to Mt Titlis. This snow clapped mountain offers wide range of snow filled activities to be enjoyed namely the Ice Flyer. We spend the night at leisure in the comfort of the hotel.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Lucerne Orientation Tour
- Lion Monument
- Chapel Bridge
- Mt. Titlis Excursion
Stay in Zurich
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the Romantic City, Venice. En-route enjoy a quick meal on your own. Later transfer to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the traditional city of Venice, by private boat, Vaporetto. Once we reach the Square, see the famous St. Mark’s Cathedral with Bell Tower. You will be given some time to stroll around or experience the Gondola ride on your own in this romantic city before we leave this island. As the largest square in the city and the only one given the designation of “piazza”, St. Mark’s Square has always been the location of important government buildings. The other dominants building around St. Mark’s Square are the Doge’s Palace, Procuratie Vecchie, National Library of St. Mark’s; the Museum of Archaeology which can be seen from outside. Between the Palace of the Doge and the Library is the Piazzetta San Marco. It is known for the two columns located there that pay homage to two of Venice’s patrons – St. Mark and St. Teodoro of Amasea. Late evening, transfer to Indian Restaurant to enjoy a delicious Indian dinner followed by transfer to hotel.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Walking Orientation Tour of Venice
Stay in Padova
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will check out from the hotel and drive down through the scenic path towards Pisa— the Italian marvel from decades. Upon arrival in Pisa, see the Square of Miracles. On a vast lawn, the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa houses, four masterpieces of medieval architecture, which influenced monumental art in Italy. This site comprise of the famous Bell Tower known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy lunch on own at en route post the Leaning tower visit.
Next we drive to Florence for a guided tour comprising panoramic halt at view of Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Piazza del Duomo, Accademia Gallery and all other major attractions etc. Post a satiating dinner we spend an overnight in the vicinity.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Square of Miracles
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
Stay in Florence
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today post breakfast set out for a journey to Rome — the Italian Capital. Rome holds profound historical significance as the heart of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church.
The historic centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With wonderful palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, grand romantic ruins, opulent monuments, ornate statues and graceful fountains, Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of Europe’s and the world’s most visited, famous, influential and beautiful capitals. Today, Rome has a growing nightlife scene and is also seen as a shopping heaven, being regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world; some of Italy’s oldest jewellery and clothing establishments were founded in the city. With so many sights and things to do, Rome can truly be classified a “global city”.
On arrival we catch a good photo stop glimpse of the famous Colosseum. Colosseum was famous for hosting the Gladiator flight in the ancient era. Later we proceed for dinner and spend the night at leisure.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Colosseum PhotoStop
Stay in Rome
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we check out for guided walking tour of Rome first.
Visiting places like Roman Forum – . It was a site located at the center of the ancient city of Rome and the location of important religious, political and social activities. Historians believe people first began publicly meeting in the open-air Forum around 500 B.C., when the Roman Republic was founded.
Next, 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.
Finally we proceed to see the revered Vatican City. We enter into the St Peter’s Basilica at 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 free for some shopping experience on your own. “*St. Peter’s basilica Tickets are always subject to availability and needs to be purchased well in advance.
Lastly we drive to airport for our return flight to India.
Today’s Sightseeing
- Spanish Steps
- Trevi Fountain
- Vatican City
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour Details
Amsterdam- Hotel NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or similar [01 Night]
Benelux- Van der Walk/ NH style Hotels or similar [01 Night]
Paris- Best western CDG/ Mercure Hotel CDG Airport or similar [02 Night]
Zurich- Radisson/Swisshotel Zurich or similar [03 Nights]
Padova- Crown Plaza/NH Padova or similar [01 Night]
Florence- Tuscany Inn or similar [01 Night]
Rome- Astura Palace/Roma Sud or similar [01 Night]
Tour Information
- Return Economy Class Air Fare from Kolkata.
- Visa Charges.
- Accommodation in 4 * Hotels as per itinerary on Twin/Triple Share.
- On the go Lunches as per Availability.
- Overseas Medical Insurance up to 59 years of age. The difference amount to be paid, who are above 59 years.
- Daily Continental Breakfast, Lunches & Indian & Dinners as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All transfers by deluxe air-conditioned/Heated coach as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All through the Caring Services of Hindi, Bengali, and English-speaking Tour Coordinators of Aviana Holidays from Kolkata.
- Compulsory Tipping to the coach driver & Guide.
- B.T.Q. granted by the guidelines governed by the Reserve Bank of India
- Expenses and services of a personal nature – telephone calls, drinking and/or mineral water, any meals not forming a part of the group itinerary menu, room service orders, mini bar & beverages (alcoholic or non alcoholic), snacks or refreshments, or any other usage, laundry, personal entertainment expenses except for the mentioned itinerary items.
- Tips and Porterage in the airports &/or in hotels &/or in Cruise, conveyance expenses, entrance charges except for the mentioned itinerary items, any other incidental or medical expenses etc.
- Any services not mentioned in the “Tour Cost Includes” in the itinerary. Any costs involved in the extension of stay.
- Any re-routing or changes of travel date & plan (both outbound & inbound)
- GST and TCS on the Forex portion including the Optional Tours & difference of Insurance premium, if any, are to be paid extra.
Need to Know
| Place | Min | Max |
| Amsterdam | 9 | 18 |
| Belgium | 9 | 19 |
| Paris | 11 | 20 |
| Zurich | 10 | 20 |
| Venice | 13 | 23 |
| Florence & Pisa | 12 | 24 |
| Rome | 14 | 25 |
Policy & Terms
The Tour Itinerary as well as the Package Price is subject to change if any unforeseen/unavoidable situations occur before or during the tour AND/OR if there is any increase or decrease of cost per Airline, IATA rule, Visa & Rate of Exchange (ROE) at the time of final payment & departure of the tour, respectively. The package cost which includes all the services (as mentioned in the itinerary etc) has being framed as on Aug 2026 The Tour Itinerary, Airfare, Taxes, Vlsa Charges, Medical Insurance Premium and other related expenses/fees are subject to change if required for any unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances before and/or during the tour period.
The Tour Itinerary as well as the Package Price is subject to change if any unforeseen/unavoidable situations occur before or during the tour AND/OR if there is any increase or decrease of cost per Airline, IATA rule, Visa & Rate of Exchange (ROE) at the time of final payment & departure of the tour, respectively. The package cost which includes all the services (as mentioned in the itinerary etc) has being framed as on Aug 2026. The Tour Itinerary, Airfare, Taxes, Visa Charges, Medical Insurance Premium and other related expenses/fees are subject to change if required for any unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances before and/or during the tour period.
Aviana reserves the right to shuffle the itinerary in accordance to the flight routing and other unavoidable circumstances.
Payment equivalent to Foreign Currency Component (mentioned in package price) including the Tipping & Optional Tour if any, has to be paid in Indian Currency with local / at par cheque only, favoring Aviana Travels Pvt. Ltd, as per Forex (foreign exchange) Card Board Rate based on the rate of the day of Final Payment as schedule by Aviana Travels Pvt. Ltd. Indian Currency part can be paid in AIC Payee (for local), “A/C Payee at Par” (for outstation), Demand Draft or by Cash. The Cash part will be followed and/or governed by Income Tax Authority regulations.
• Valid passport with at least 6 month validity from the date of travel, having minimum one blank back to back page. All Old passports are mandatory to be submitted along with the latest passport. Covering letter.
• Two business letter head per person (If doing Business).
• In case of Employee -Proof of employment (employment certificate, NOC) and Pay slip of last 6 months, Employee ID.
• In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-Cover letter on companies letter head. Company’s Original 6 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc. are required.
• If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
• Personal Income Tax Return for last 3 years. Updated Personal bank statement for last 6 months Minimum balance should be 80 % of the package money per Person and Bank Fixed deposit receipts and any investment proof, Address in Bank & Residence should be same.
• If applicant is travelling for honeymoon then Marriage certificate or Marriage Card and Engagement
• Marriage Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) are required. If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy. Doctoral registration certificate and original letter head ( if Doctor)
• For student- Highest qualification certificate, leave letter, report card issued from School and ID is required.
•Copy Birth Certificate (For Minor Applicant)
•Copy of PAN Card, Aadhaar Card.
# KINDLY PROVIDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS IN A4 SIZE. Biometric is mandatory for all Applicants. Please provide 2 sets of Documents per person for UK and Europe
2 Recent Coloured Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be: –
• 35mm x 45mm in dimension
• On matte finish paper
• With White background
• With 80% face coverage, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background not previously used in a visa.
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European Retreat
Departure Dates
2027 : 12 Apr / 26 Apr / 10 May / 17 May
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