European Discovery

15 Days /14 Nights

United Kingdom • The Netherlands • Belgium • Germany • Austria • Italy• Switzerland

• France

Enjoy The Best Of Europe

 United Kingdom – London

 The Netherlands- Amsterdam, The Hague
 Belgium - Brussels
 Germany - Rhineland, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Drubba
 Austria – Wattens, Innsbruck
 Italy - Venice, Pisa, Florence, The Vatican, Rome
 Switzerland – Leysin, Les Diablerets, Lucerne, Interlaken
 France –Paris

Your Sightseeing Includes

 London – Tower Bridge, River Thames, Tower of London, Hyde Park, Big Ben,
Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus,
Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

 Amsterdam: Keukenhof / Madurodam, Windmill, Cheese Farm, Clog Making Factory, Canal
Cruise and Dam Square with Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Royal Palace and National
Monument

 Brussels - St. Michel’s Cathedral, Grand Place and Mannekin Pis

 Cologne Cologne Cathedral

 Rhineland: Rhine Cruise, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Drubba,

 Wattens: Swarovski Crystal Worlds

 Innsbruck: Goldenes Dachl, Imperial Church and the Imperial Palace

 Venice: Canal cruise to San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Marks Square and
Basilica and Murano Glass Showroom, Gondola ride

 Pisa: Field of Miracles

 Florence: Signoria Square, Piazza del Duomo , Ponte Vecchio,

 The Vatican: The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica

 Rome : Arch of Constantine, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain,
Colosseum
  Mt. Cox and Kings: Visit with Gala dinner

 Les Diablerets: Glacier 3000

 Lucerne – Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church

 Jungfrau: Visit

 Paris – Parc Asterix, Louvre with the Glass Pyramid, Garnier’s Opera, River Seine,
Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Hotel des Invalides,
Eiffel Tower (3rd level),

Meals

Your tour will feature an abundance of tasty home cooked Indian meals. Stimulate your
palate with a wide array of Indian dishes carefully selected and flavoured with authentic
ingredients and spices.

Bargain Shopping

 Wattens - Swarovski Crystals

 Venice – Murano Glass
 Lucerne – Watches and chocolates
 Interlaken - Watches and chocolates

Exciting Optional

 Mt. Jungfraujoch - A Visit to Jungfrau, Ascending By Cogwheel Train, Indian Lunch and
Interlaken City Tour
 Gala Evening in Paris - River Seine Cruise, an Illumination Tour and the World Famous Lido
Show

Day 1: Begin Your Tour • Arrive London

A warm welcome to your “Cox & Kings European Discovery” tour. Y our Cox & Kings
representative greets you at the ‘designated meeting point’ (check in after 1600 hrs).
Cox & Kings starts your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight
and get over your jetlag. (D)

(Please note depending on the flight availability, you may arrive in Birmingham, Manchester,
Gatwick, Heathrow or similar Airports)

Day 2: In London • London Delights Tour

Today board your coach to sample our London Delights Tour !

Travel back in time with a visit to the Tower of London, a historic landmark where much
royal blood was spilled ! The aptly named Bloody Tower and Traitor’s Gate still fascinate.
The main attraction is the Jewel house, housing the incredible Crown Jewels including the
Koh-i-noor diamond !
Next you have a date with over 400 celebrities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, the
world’s largest exhibition of life like wax models. Take a photograph with Amitabh Bachchan.
Later, ride the London Eye, the world’s tallest Ferris wheel and during the gradual 30-
minute flight, see views of London.
Return to your hotel for dinner. (B, D)

Day 3: Guided Panoramic City Tour of London • Visit Shri Swaminarayan Mandir • Overnight
Ferry to the Netherlands

Live history through a guided panoramic highlight tour of London city. Get acquainted with some of
London’s iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge, River Thames, London Eye, Tower of London, Hyde
Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the famous Piccadilly
Circus, Nelson’s Column at Trafalgar Square followed by the majesty of Buckingham Palace which is
the Queen’s official residence. Enjoy the Changing of the Guards (on days when this takes
place).

Enjoy some free time at Oxford Street and then reunite in the evening at a pre-appointed time and
place as informed by your Tour Manager.

Next a visit to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir the first temple of stone to be constructed in Europe,
with its luminescent white pinnacles and glittering marble pillars.

Drive to Harwich to board your overnight cruise ferry to the Hook of Holland. Travelling in a ferry
across the North Sea is sheer indulgence! Treat yourself to a world class maritime experience, sailing
in total comfort. (B, D on board)

Day 4: Onto Brussels • Visit Keukenhof / Madurodam • Visit Amsterdam • Canal Cruise •
Orientation Tour of Brussels

Today, disembark and drive through Dutch countryside where Windmills still wield their magic.
There’s a photo stop at one. If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 20th to
May 17th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of the year, visit Madurodam - an
enchanting miniature city that features the best of the Netherlands. Onto Amsterdam – Clogs,
Cheese and Holland are inseparable and a factory visit demonstrates this business.

The canals beckon as you board a glass topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and
bridges. A canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at Dam
Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the National Monument.

Then drive onto Brussels. On arrival a walking Orientation tour takes you to the magnificent Gothic
St. Michel and St. Gudula Cathedral. Then via Galeries Saint Hubert - the world’s first shopping mall,
opened in 1847, to the Grand P lace, Europe’s most beautiful square. This exquisite market square is
the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop here for world famous Belgian lace,
chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Mmmm!

Visit the Manneken Pis, (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy, representing the “irreverent spirit”
of Brussels, which has drawn sightseers for centuries. After dinner, drive and check into your hotel.
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Onto The Rhineland • Visit Cologne Cathedral • Cruise On The River Rhine •
Visit Heidelberg

This morning proceed to Cologne, the metropolis on the Rhine where on arrival you will visit
the Cathedral – the first Gothic church in the Rhineland with its characteristic spires.

Later drive to Boppard through the Rhine valley, where there are more castles than in any
other river valley in the world.
Enjoy a cruise along the ‘Romantic Rhine’. The stretch of river where you can see castles,
villages, and vineyards, and the Loreley where the river valley runs through dramatically
elevated hillsides. You can see a statue of the Loreley near the cliff. The scenery is actually
stunning.

Continue your scenic drive to Heidelberg, situated in the Valley of the River Neckar and
world famous for its romantic castle and picturesque Old Town with awe inspiring
surroundings. Enjoy some free time at the ‘Altstadt’ - old section of the town. Later, after
dinner check into your hotel in the Rhineland Area. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Onto Innsbruck • Drive through the Black Forest • Visit Drubba • Visit Swarovski
Crystal World • Orientation Tour of Innsbruck

Today drive through the Black Forest to arrive at Drubba, the alpine nest of the Cuckoo
Clock situated in the unique Hollental (Hell’s Valley), directly at the mouth of the
Ravennaschult (Ravenna Glen). Witness a demonstration to explain the making of authentic
cuckoo clocks in their original form, each piece carefully crafted for precision! The Cuckoo
Clock is said to have originated between 1740 and 1750 and has remained more or less
unchanged in its unique design. A visit here is a memorable experience.

Carry on your drive to Austria. Halt at the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal World
(under renovation till April 30th 2015) in Wattens, and prepare to be dazzled at the 'Chambers of
Wonder'! In a wondrous blue hall dominated by a Unicum- a wall of crystal, you see the world's
biggest crystal and it's smallest! Millions of people from all corners of the globe, have already been
thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them !

Enjoy a scenic drive to Innsbruck. Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe's most
beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics
twice!

An orientation tour introduces you to the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony
erected by the Emperor Maximilian I decorated with gold painted copper shingles, the Imperial Church
and the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years! Enjoy a
continental dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Onto Venice • Walking City Tour of Venice • Gondola Ride

Today your journey takes you on a drive past quaint villages, medieval castles and fruit orchards and
cutting across the fertile Adriatic Plains, to the magical lagoon city of Venice.

Nothing prepares you for the captivating city of canals and palaces – Venice is simply unique! Built on
117 small islands, it is a pedestrian's city, so get set for a walking tour.

Cruise from Tronchetto Pier and glide romantically past fairytale palaces, through incredible miniature
canals to the Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square), where you disembark. Napoleon dubbed the
Square the 'finest drawing room in Europe' for its constant carnival atmosphere! Witness the bronze
Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the past 500 years!

From there to the Doge's Palace, connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' to its prisons. It was from here
that the legendary lover Casanova made his famous escape!
End this exciting tour with a brief visit to a Murano Glass Showroom for a demonstration in glass
blowing. It was on the island of Murano that glass was first made in Europe and hand blown Venetian
glass is world famous. Enjoy a Gondola ride.

Enjoyment at its peak this evening. A sumptuous dinner on the return cruise to Tronchetto Pier. (B,
L, D)

Day 8: Onto Tuscany • Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa • Walking Tour of Florence

Drive across the Apennine Mountains, along the Brenta River past Bologna, to Pisa, the hometown of
Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame – its Leaning Tower! It has leaned
almost since construction first started, due to the swampy soil beneath it. At a photo stop here, note
its striking beauty along with its characteristic tilt. It is the Duomo's (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together
with the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles.

Continue to Florence, a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic treasures per
square meter than any other city in the world!

Included in your walking tour of Florence is a visit to the remarkable Duomo (when open for visitors),
which is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It dominates the city's skyline and still defines its
scale – no building in town is taller! Besides it is the 'Gate to Paradise' – the heavenly gilded bronze
doors of the Baptistry, originally a pagan temple and the open-air gallery in Signoria Square.

Walk on the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in the city.

After an exciting tour, drive to the region of Tuscany where on arrival you will be checked into your
hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Onto Rome • Visit The Vatican • Visit The Vatican Museum with The Sistine Chapel
• Guided Panoramic City Tour Of Rome

'Rome was not built in a day'- the truth of this oft quoted adage hits you with full force, as we pack in
all the 'must see' agenda into our guided panoramic city tour! According to legend, Rome was
founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC.
Start your introduction to Rome with a journey to The Vatican the smallest nation in the world
! It boasts a priceless art collection and is probably per square foot the richest country in the
world ! Visit the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museum complexes in the world. A must
see is the Sistine Chapel.

The most famous square of The Vatican is St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, one of the
largest churches in the world. Gaze in awe at Michelangelo's Pieta.

Continue your tour driving past the triumphal Arch of Constantine, one of the most important
commemorative monuments of antiquity and then drive through Piazza Venezia, where the grandiose
monument to the reunification of Italy is often referred to as the Marble wedding cake! Pass the
Circus Maximus - the Hippodrome - known for its ancient chariot races, which was reconstructed by
Hollywood for the well known movie 'Ben Hur’!

Pay tribute to the brave Gladiators of Rome. At this amphitheatre, the notorious and gory gladiatorial
games were held, where they fought one another and wild animals while the crowd roared!

Pass the ruins of the Roman Forum and end the tour at the famous Trevi Fountain (under renovation).

Legend has it, that if you make a wish and toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you
are sure to return to Rome! We at Cox and Kings look forward to that!

After an exciting tour relax and enjoy your drive to the hotel after dinner. (B, L, D)

Note: Due to Rome city regulations, certain roads may be off limits for long distance coaches. This
may result in the Rome sightseeing being done partly by foot / public transport.

Day 10: Onto Switzerland • Visit Mt. Cox & Kings

Today sit back, relax and enjoy a spectacular scenic drive of approximately seven hours to
Switzerland. Drive past beautiful views of the Alps with glimpses of Italian countryside and its
medieval towns.

Perhaps even more amazing than the Swiss cities themselves is the countryside. Unlike its
modern and rather populated cities, its countryside is formed by patches of small villages,
often consisting of ancient historical houses and picturesque chalets, separated from each
other by beautiful landscapes, a unique composition of mountains, farms, medieval castles
and the famous Swiss cows browsing the evergreen meadows.Check into your hotel on arrival.

Later exclusive entertainment is lined up for you.

A mountain that’s all yours! We make sure that ultimate fantasy comes true with Mt. Cox &
Kings so exclusive, that it’s only for you!
Getting there is half the fun! Wind your way uphill in a cable car, (weather permitting) with a
panoramic 360 degree view.

That’s not all! We top it with Disco Dancing and a sumptuous Dinner! Yes, with Cox & Kings
you’re constantly on a high! (In the event of bad weather and the cable car not operating a
gala dinner will be organised instead) (B, L, D)
Day 11: In Switzerland • Visit to Glacier 3000 • Visit Lucerne

Today Cox & Kings gives you Glacier 3000 – the everlasting snow mountain, offering
panoramic views of the most beautiful summits of the Alps. Ascent is by cable car to Scex
Rouge (2971m).
A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (weather permitting), the
world’s highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along at approx. 40 km/hour and with the
brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop,
followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges.
The View Point (stairs) located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree
view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Mönch and
Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - t a k e t h e 1 0 7 m e t e r s P e a k W a l k a l o n g a s u s p e n s i o n
b r i d g e . Later t a k e t h e I c e E x p r e s s t o ride the snow bus over the glacier. Enjoy a hot
buffet lunch. Return to Col du Pillion.

Drive to Lucerne with its picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and
meadows full of edelweiss. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate
the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution. Stroll along the covered,
wooden Kappellbrucke (chapel bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church.
You will have your first encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Most visitors take
home two things – memories of a beautiful country and a Swiss watch.
After a memorable day and dinner drive to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 12 In Switzerland • Day At Leisure • Optional Excursion To Jungfrau • Hot Lunch •

Interlaken City Tour

The day is free, but do take advantage of our optional excursion to the Jungfrau, the ‘Top
of Europe’, a wonderful world of glaciers and eternal ice. Onto Jungfrau. Reach the highest
altitude railway station in Europe by a charming, red cogwheel train, amid stunning and dramatic
mountain scenery !
What could be more tempting in this icy cold scenario than a hot Indian lunch !

Walk on the great Aletsch Glacier. Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace, at 3571. The new Cinema
Experience and the new Alpine sensation are attractions, enroute to the glistening Ice Palace.

Descend to visit the popular holiday resort of Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes
of Brienz and Thun, where even today you see horse-drawn carriages.

Indulge in some shopping. Next to a virtually unlimited selection of watches and jewellery,
every store carries a vast array of small famous brand gifts and souvenirs, priced for every
pocket. (B, D)

Day 13: Onto Paris • Optional ‘Gala Evening’ In Paris

Enjoy a spectacular journey and experience the natural beauty and wonders of the
alpine region as you enjoy a comfortable drive of approximately seven hrs. to Paris, the ‘City
of Lights’. On arrival in Paris check into your hotel.

Later this evening after dinner, don’t miss our Optional Gala Evening in Paris and experience the
joie de vivre of ‘Gaie Paris’.
This enchanted evening unfolds with a cruise on the River Seine. True bliss!
We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour. It’s magic!
Sparkle over a glass of champagne and enjoy the World Famous Lido Show with extraordinary sets
and extravagant costumes.
Return to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 14: In Paris • Excursion to Parc Astérix • Visit Fragonard • Guided Panoramic City tour of
Paris • Visit the Eiffel Tower

Unleash the child in you and enjoy our highly recommended, fun-filled exclusive
excursion to Parc Astérix. This is another first from Cox and Kings! 7 adventure areas, 27
attractions and 6 shows set your heart racing and keep you entertained. Ride the 80 kmph
Tonnerre de Zeus – Europe’s highest wooden roller coaster; the Goudrix, the Oxygenarium,
the Transdemonium, the Menhir Express, a log flume ride with a 13 metre drop, the Grand
Splatch – a rapid river ride to keep the adrenaline flowing and the latest addition of the
Pharaonique. Thrilling rides and incredible shows make it a complete family attraction.

(On days when we are unable to visit Parc Asterix due to it not being open to visitors
we will visit the Louvre Museum).

Today, visit Fragonard, an exclusive from Cox & Kings. Discover Fragonard’s creations on sale at
factory prices.

Enjoy a guided panoramic city tour. Drive past monuments like the pyramid of the Louvre,
Garnier’s Opera, the River Seine, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Élysées the
Napoleanic A rc de Triomphe and the Hôtel des I nvalides.

End the day with a dazzling overview of the city from the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower! After
dinner return to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 15 Homeward Bound

Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the
high points of your ‘European Discovery’ tour.
We are confident you will join us again sometime soon… (B either in the hotel or on board
the flight)

This tour may be reversed due to Operational constraints.