European Highlights Tour 2026 - France to Italy Verified
Description
European Highlights 2026 is a value-for-money European holiday covering 8 countries in 9 nights and 10 days — France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Vatican City. The tour includes all major attractions such as Eiffel Tower (2nd level), Palace of Versailles, River Seine Cruise, Amsterdam Canal Cruise, Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Mt. Titlis, Venice St. Mark’s Square, Vatican City and Trevi Fountain, along with multiple orientation tours across iconic European cities. With 3- and 4-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian meals, and services of a professional Tour Manager, this tour offers a complete first-time Europe experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with hotel check-in and guide you throughout the tour.
Overnight stay at hotel in Paris (Dinner)
Day 2: Eiffel Tower, River Seine Cruise, Versailles & Paris Orientation
Visit the Eiffel Tower 2nd level and enjoy panoramic city views. Later, experience a romantic River Seine Cruise passing landmarks such as Notre Dame, Louvre and Orsay Museum. Visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles, followed by an orientation tour of Paris covering Place Vendôme, Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge and Les Invalides.
Overnight stay at hotel in Paris (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Brussels – Grand Place & Manneken Pis
Proceed to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Visit the stunning Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, and see the famous Manneken Pis statue. Continue to the Netherlands and check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Netherlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Dutch Village, Amsterdam Canal Cruise & Germany
Visit a traditional Dutch village known for windmills, wooden houses and artisan workshops. Later proceed to Amsterdam and enjoy a scenic Canal Cruise through the city’s historic waterways. Continue the drive to Germany and check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Germany (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Heidelberg, Black Forest & Rhine Falls
Visit Heidelberg Altstadt and see the Church of the Holy Spirit. Drive to the Black Forest and witness a demonstration of traditional cuckoo clocks. Later experience the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, before continuing to Switzerland.
Overnight stay at hotel in Central Switzerland (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Free Day or Optional Jungfraujoch & Lucerne Orientation
Enjoy a free day at leisure or opt for a magical excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, travelling via Grindelwald Terminal, Eiger Express and cogwheel train. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory with views of the Aletsch Glacier. Later enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne covering Lion Monument and Kapellbrücke.
Overnight stay at hotel in Central Switzerland (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Mt. Titlis, Innsbruck & Swarovski
Visit Mt. Titlis and enjoy cable car rides including the world’s first rotating Rotair and walk on the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge. Later drive to Innsbruck, visit the Swarovski Crystal Shop, and enjoy an orientation tour of Innsbruck including Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse.
Overnight stay at hotel in Seefeld / Innsbruck (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Venice – St. Mark’s Square
Arrive in Venice and take a private boat to St. Mark’s Square. View St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Later proceed to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at hotel in Padova / Ferrara (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Rome – Vatican City & Trevi Fountain
Drive to Rome and visit Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and admire its magnificent art. Continue sightseeing in Rome with a photo stop at the Colosseum and visit the iconic Trevi Fountain.
Overnight stay at hotel in Rome (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10: Departure
Check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your return journey, carrying wonderful memories of your European Highlights tour.
(Breakfast)
Includes & Excludes
09 Nights & 10 Days European Highlights tour as per published itinerary
Accommodation in 3 & 4-star category hotels across all destinations
Daily continental buffet breakfast throughout the tour
08 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian lunches as per itinerary
09 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian dinners as per itinerary
Orientation tour of Paris, Brussels, Volendam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome and Vatican City
Visit to Eiffel Tower 2nd level
Guided tour of Palace of Versailles
Romantic River Seine Cruise
Visit to Grand Place and Manneken Pis in Brussels
Visit to traditional Dutch fishing village and windmills
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Visit to Heidelberg Altstadt and Church of the Holy Spirit
Drive through the Black Forest with cuckoo clock demonstration
Visit to Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
Mt. Titlis excursion with Rotair cable car and Titlis Cliff Walk
Orientation tour of Lucerne
Visit to Swarovski Crystal Shop and orientation tour of Innsbruck
Private boat transfer to St. Mark’s Square in Venice
Orientation tour of Rome with photo stop at Colosseum and visit to Trevi Fountain
Visit to Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica
All sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned coach
Services of a Professional & Knowledgeable Tour Manager throughout the tour
Airfare is not included in the tour cost
Passport, visa charges and overseas travel insurance
GST, TCS and other applicable government taxes
Optional Jungfraujoch tour (unless opted and paid separately)
Personal expenses such as porterage, laundry, minibar, telephone calls, food or drinks not in set menu
Any extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing, excursions or local guides not specified in inclusions
Private airport transfers outside the specified transfer timings
Any increase in local taxes, entrance fees or services after 1st October 2025
Anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
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Terms and Conditions for This Trip
Arrival transfer at Paris (CDG) Airport is included for flights landing between 08:00 AM and 02:00 PM, and departure transfer from Rome (FCO) Airport will drop guests by 11:00 AM; waiting time of up to 02 hours may apply.
No, the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe excursion is optional and can be booked at an additional cost; lunch will not be provided on this day if the optional tour is not selected.
If there is a very long queue at the Eiffel Tower, the visit will be replaced with an alternate visit to Montparnasse Tower.
Accommodation is provided in 3 & 4-star hotels, and for triple occupancy, hotels generally provide a rollaway bed with the same room size as a double room.
Yes, tour routing or sightseeing order may change due to operational reasons, weather, strikes or force majeure, but included sightseeing will not be missed unless closed.
A person below 12 years of age is considered a child, guests should carry one check-in bag and one hand bag due to limited coach space, and any increase in taxes or services will be borne by the traveler or agent.