5-Day Panoramic Europe Tour from London By Eurostar: Brussels, Luxembourg, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva and Paris | Black Forest | Lake Titisee | Rhine Falls | Mt Titlis | Eiffel Tower

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5 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — London St Pancras (Eurostar) - Brussels - Luxembourg - Strasbourg/Metz (Distance: 550 Kms)

   Early today, embark on your journey, boarding the Eurostar train at London St Pancras en route to Brussels. The Eurostar, boasting a remarkable speed of 300 kilometres per hour, ensures a swift transit to Brussels in just under two hours. Enjoy your own breakfast and free Wi-Fi on board as you traverse the Channel Tunnel, a notable engineering feat, before reaching Brussels Midi station.
   
   Upon arrival, a coach will take us to the city centre, where a stroll through Brussels’ charming Old Town awaits. Marvel at 'The Grand Place' or Grote Markt, capturing photographs of the elegant guildhalls, the majestic Town Hall, and the King's House, which contains the Museum of the City of Brussels. Further along, witness the renowned Manneken Pis, a 17th-century bronze fountain, often adorned in festive costumes. After an Indian lunch, a brief photo stop at the 'Atomium', a striking 102-meter stainless steel atom structured for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, concludes our Brussels experience.
   
   Next, we journey to Luxembourg, the capital of the namesake nation, and explore its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Noteworthy sites such as Corniche, Place d'Armes, Constitution Square, Palais Grand-Ducal, and Cathédrale Notre-Dame Luxembourg are accessible during a brief 15-minute walk.
   
   Lastly, we proceed to our hotel and restaurant in the Northeastern Grand Est region of France or Strasbourg. Depending on the location, an Indian dinner will be served at the restaurant or catered within one of the hotel's conference rooms. After a fulfilling day, retire to your room for a restful evening.

   

   Brussels Grand Place

   

   Manneken Pis

   

   Atomium

   

   Palais Grand-Ducal

   

   Strasbourg

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: 7Hotels & Fitness Strasbourg
2. 2

   Day 2 — Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Rhine Falls - Lucerne (Distance: 380 Kms)

   Today morning after breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach heading South-East. We continue our drive into Germany. While we drive through the Black Forest, enjoy the tree-lined alpine views, and be fascinated by the deep gorges along the way.
   
   We then arrive at the small town of Titisee-Neustadt in the middle of the Black Forest. Among dark fir trees, high hills, spectacular cliffs, and gentle valleys sits the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, Titisee, which stretches for some 2 km (over 1 mile). Here, enjoy some free time to wander the quaint streets, relax by the lake, or shop for locally made cuckoo clocks and a varied selection of souvenirs. After your shopping trip, we have our Indian lunch before heading towards Switzerland.
   
   Continuing our journey south of Germany and into Schaffhausen, a city in northeastern Switzerland on the river Rhine, next to the German border. On arrival, take the time to admire the prime tourist attraction of the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest open-plain waterfalls. You have the time to enjoy a quick trip to the center of falls on the erosion-resistant rock or simply bide the short time we have here, admiring the beauty from the banks of the River Rhine with the Wörth Castle in the backdrop.
   
   We re-join our coach and make our way towards Central Switzerland and to Lucerne. In Lucerne, spend time admiring Lake Lucerne, the fourth-largest lake in Switzerland, with Mt Pilatus, Mt Rigi, and the Swiss Alps in the background, or take a wonderful walk around the Old Town in the pretty cobbled streets. Don’t forget to walk and view the Chapel Bridge, also known as Kapellbrücke, the famous 204 meters long wooden-covered bridge originally built in 1333, regarded as the oldest covered bridge in Europe.
   
   We later visit the Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, a rock relief designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. The carving has often been heralded as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
   
   We board back onto the coach after another fun-filled day heading for our evening Indian meal and hotel.

   

   Black Forest

   

   Lake Titisee

   

   Rhine Falls

   

   Lake Lucerne

   

   Chapel Bridge

   

   Lion Monument

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: H+ Hotel & Spa Engelberg
3. 3

   Day 3 — Mt Titlis - Interlaken - Geneva (Distance: 340 Kms)

   After breakfast today, we ascend 10,000ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. We take a small cable car or funicular depending on the time of the year before we board the world's first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. The Rotair completes one full revolution as we ascend to the top of Mt. Titlis, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Uri Alps. At the summit, you can not only enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss landscapes but also take pictures in traditional Swiss outfits, purchase souvenirs, and walk the highest Cliff Walk, a suspended pedestrian bridge along the cliff of Mount Titlis 3,000m above sea level. It's believed to be the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe (subject to operation). Spend the morning playing in the snow and visiting the ice caves.
   
   On Mt. Titlis, you can also enjoy the optional Ice Flyer (subject to operation). The Ice Flyer chairlift smoothly carries you over pristine snowfields and icy depths, with some crevasses up to twenty meters deep. This glacier experience is unique to Mt. Titlis, and you can purchase souvenir photos from the photo studio shop.
   
   We head down in the early afternoon for a well-deserved Indian lunch after the morning's activities. Once our energy levels are replenished, we board our coach and make our way from Engelberg to the beautiful city of Interlaken.
   
   In the afternoon, we reach Interlaken, a small town nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The Höheweg is Interlaken's main street, running between Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost Railway Stations. Spend time shopping for souvenirs along the high street or simply admire the stunning views of the Bernese Alps. You can also wander through the Kursaal Garden, where you will find a 350 Kg statue of the renowned Indian filmmaker, the late Yash Chopra.
   
   We transfer back to our coach, heading towards the city of Geneva.
   
   In the evening, once we reach Geneva, we make a couple of short photo stops. We first visit the "Jardin Anglais," known as the English Gardens, where we stop for photos of the National Monument featuring Lady Geneva and Lady Helvetica. We also see the iconic Flower Clock, an outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally, and finally, the Jet d'Eau (subject to operation), a fountain lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.
   
   We then head towards the United Nations of Geneva (UNOG) for our second photo stop. The UNOG is the second-largest of the four major office sites of the United Nations and is situated in the Palais des Nations building, constructed for the League of Nations between 1929 and 1938. Capture an amazing picture containing all the flags of the countries of the United Nations.
   
   We finish our quick trip to Geneva by heading towards the restaurant and hotel, where we enjoy a buffet Indian dinner before settling in for the night.

   

   Mount Titlis

   

   Swiss Alps

   

   Jet d'Eau (Geneva Fountain)

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Adagio Hotel Thoiry
4. 4

   Day 4 — Geneva - Paris (Distance: 580 Kms)

   Today, after breakfast, check out of the hotel as we make our way towards Paris. Please note that you won't arrive in Paris until late in the afternoon, and we'll make a stop en route for lunch. The lunch stop will offer only continental food, and there won't be any fast food restaurants available at the service area.
   
   Upon arrival in the "City of Lights" - Paris, We make our way to the center of Paris, where we embark on the famous "Bateaux" cruises of Paris for our one-hour cruise along the River Seine. During this cruise, we cover the stunning architecture that Paris has to offer, including the Grand Palais, Petite Palais, Pont Alexandre 3rd bridge, National Assembly, Invalides, and, of course, the spectacular Eiffel Tower. The glass-covered boat is at your disposal, and you can choose to sit inside or outside while listening to the commentary of the sights.
   
   Later, we proceed to the restaurant for our group buffet meal. After enjoying your Indian dinner at the allocated entry time, you can either join an optional night tour of Paris or be transferred back to the hotel on one of our vehicles.
   
   If you opt for the "Paris Illumination Tour," we board our coach after dinner and embark on a 90-minute night tour. This tour takes you around the key sights of Paris at night, allowing you to admire the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde, and Invalides from the comfort of your coach, with the magnificent street and monumental lights guiding you towards these wonderful sights. Witness the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour for five minutes, immersing you in the magic of the "City of Lights."
   
   Late at night, we make our way to the hotel for our overnight stay. Get a good night's sleep as more wonders await you tomorrow.

   

   River Seine

   

   Arc de Triomphe

   

   Place de la Concorde

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Novotel Massy
5. 5

   Day 5 — Paris - Eiffel Tower - Louvre - Eurostar - London St Pancras (Distance: 460 Kms)

   Following breakfast and checkout, our adventure unfolds with a visit to the globally iconic Eiffel Tower, a quintessential Parisian structure. We will marvel at its exquisite architectural beauty and immerse ourselves in panoramic views of Paris, appreciating every detailed facet of its unparalleled elegance Your visit will take you to (Level 3*) of the Eiffel Tower. Be prepared for potentially long security and ticket queues, as reservations are not always available. If the (Level 3*) ticket is not available or closed, the ticket difference will be refunded to you at the end of the tour. In some cases, we may visit Montparnasse Tower instead if the Eiffel Tower is closed due to national holidays, Bastille Day parades, or for other reasons. Please note that advance warnings will not be provided regarding changes to the monument.
   
   We then proceed to an Indian restaurant for our last meal together. After Lunch, We continue to the famous Louvre Museum here you can buy your own ticket and view some of the famous artefacts and sculptures housed here. Why not take the short time we have here to see the 'Mona Lisa' or Marley horses, or simply bide the time shopping for loved ones, inside the Louvre.
   
   Following our exploration, we rejoin our coach and proceed to Gare Du Nord station, where we will board the Eurostar Train bound for London St Pancras. During our swift, high-speed journey back to London, take this opportunity to share stories and photos of your adventures with loved ones, reflecting on the unforgettable memories crafted throughout our tour.

   

   Eiffel Tower

   

   Louvre Museum

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded

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