Beauty of Paris, Lucerne and Geneva

Day 01 Paris, France

Meet upon arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Check in and installation in your room.

In afternoon proceed to the Eiffel Tower viewpoint is an elevator ride up to the 3rd floor of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris and then enjoy a Cruise down the River Seine taking you back through 2000 years of Parisian history.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 Paris, France

Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for a private guided Paris Discovery Tour is to give you an overview of all the most spectacular and renowned monuments and historical sites of the city. After a brief introduction to the architecture of Paris so that you may better appreciate the beauty of the city, you will start your journey at the geographical center of Paris, the Opera Garnier (that inspired the “Phantom of the Opera”, then drive to place Vendôme (a jewel of architecture from the 17thC), the Palais Royal (former Cardinal’s palace), the Louvre (outside visit), continue along the Seine River to the Ile de la Cite, passing by the Conciergerie (former seat of the Royal power), where you will make your first stop to have a private guided visit of the cathedral Notre-Dame, you will continue then driving by the Hotel de Ville (Town of Hall) and the Ile St Louis before arriving to one of the most interesting areas of Paris: the Marais district, that from the 14th C on became the residence of the King, rich noble families and the Jewish community. You will stop for a small walking tour with your guide that will take you along, rue des Francs Bourgeois to the first Royal square in Paris: place des Vosges (visit of the square, hotel de Sully etc.).

After this discovery of the Marais district, your guide will cross the Seine River to continue your journey on the Left Bank, the old Paris , the scholastic Paris with the Latin Quarter (student quarter), the Sorbonne (university), the Pantheon (rest place of the great men of France), the Luxembourg Garden (most spectacular park in Paris with the Statue of Liberty), the Church St Sulpice, the Saint Germain district ( home of many jazz musicians, writers and painters since the roaring twenties) where you will have lunch in a typical French restaurant or bistro (not included in the price - your guide will choose a place that will suit your expectations).

After this culinary break you continue your ride along the French Institute, the Orsay Museum (outside visit) , the Concorde square ( the largest square in Europe where the French Revolution took the life of the King and the Queen), the Champs Elysées (most famous avenue in the world), the Arc de Triomphe (Napoleon’s Triumph Arc), the Grand Palais, the Invalides, the Eiffel Tower where you will make a stop for photos before driving to Montmartre, the village of the artists (Renoir, Picasso, Braque, Toulouse Lautrec, Gauguin, Van Gogh …) and highest place in Paris (with an incredible view) where your guide will take you for a small walking tour to discover its unique scenery, the famous place du Tertre with its cafés and shops and the eternal white Sacre Coeur basilica before driving you back again to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Paris, France

Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for a full day to Disneyland One Day Two Parks. Disneyland Paris, originally Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town located 32 km east of the center of Paris and is the most visited theme park in all of France and Europe.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Paris, France / Lucerne, Switzerland

Breakfast at hotel.
Free morning at leisure and then transfer to Paris Gare Lyon Train Station for departure on your train to Lucerne via Basel.
Arrival at Lucerne train station meet and assist and transfer to your Hotel. Check in and installation in your room.

Overnight at Bellevue Hotel.

Day 05 Lucerne, Switzerland

Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Engelberg where you will take the Mt Titlis Tour. An adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland. A pleasant ride with our deluxe motor coach takes you to the mountain resort of Engelberg in Central Switzerland, where you will board the aerial cable way for a 45-minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's first ever revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola, which offers a 360° panoramic view into the Alps. After the descent to Engelberg we board our coach for drive to Lucerne. You will get an Orientation Tour of Lucerne where you will see the Lion Monument and then the Chapel Bridge.

After the tour enjoy a special evening walking tour of Lucerne. Stroll through the “City of Lights” and discover its famous landmark: the Chapel Bridge with the octagonal water tower. It forms part of the historical city walls together with the Spreuer Bridge and the Museggmauer with its 9 towers. On the 2-hour stroll through the city you will discover many other sights including the modern Culture and Congress Centre, the beautiful squares, and the historical building facades in the old town. As you stroll through the narrow streets of the old town with your expert tour guide, you will discover humorous and interesting facts about Lucerne’s history, churches, bridges, balconies, streets, towers, and squares.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Lucerne, Switzerland

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to an amazing full-day tour. Explore Zurich's Old Town and see the highlights of this unique town in the morning. Pass by the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue od Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's famous financial district and the renowned Zurich Opera House. Enjoy a photo stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich before riding uphill by cogwheel train into the "Zurichberg" district with its noble 5-star Hotel Dolder Grand and many impressive mansions of glorious times past.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, lake and snow-covered Alps. Cruising by the university quarter, see the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum before reaching the charming Old Town.
Stop to take a picture with a view of the patriarchal guild houses, St. Peter's Church with Europe's largest clock face, the "Grossmünster" cathedral and the "Fraumünster" church with its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. After an introduction to the Old Town, take a scenic drive back to Limmatquai to the Sihlquai coach park. After the city tour, you have around 1 hour of free time to enjoy lunch (not included) or relax.
In the afternoon, a bus will drive you through a picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Laufen Castle. Enjoy your time at the mighty Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall and one of Switzerland's major attractions. Experience unique views from the panoramic lift and see an average of 700,000 liters of water per second plunge into the basin below, across a width of 150 meters.

The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you can feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Those seeking the ultimate adventure might take the optional boat ride into the fizzy waters below the falls (available in Summer only).
Continue via Schaffhausen with its renowned Munot Fortress to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. Learn about the well-preserved old town and see the many distinctive medieval buildings such as the church, St. George's Abbey, the town houses and the gates and towers, as well as the town hall and armory. Most of these half-timbered frame houses are made of stone with delicate wooden window frames and impress visitors with their exceptional frescoes.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Lucerne / Geneva, Switzerland

Breakfast at hotel.
Departure to Grindelwald Grund where we take the train to Jungfrau via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station. Board an unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch – Towering at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) you're officially at the top of Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observation Terrace. Later return to Grindelwald Grund Station where you meet your driver and proceed to Geneva.

Arrival to Geneva and check in the hotel. Free time to explore this beautiful city on your own.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Geneva, Switzerland

Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for a full day excursion to the Trolley International Tours will take you for a drive around Geneva! It will make you understand the international dimension of Geneva by leading you to the meeting of the buildings of the UN and the International Organizations that work for the good of humanity and peace in the world.

Then exploring the highest mountain of Europe. A 90 minutes drive by motor-coach through the picturesque Arve Valley takes you from Geneva to Chamonix, at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak of Europe (4807 m./15.771 ft). The Chamonix Mont Blanc valley is a wonderful natural resource. From higher up, experience some of the world´s most stunning alpine views.
Ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the highest in Europe, climb more than 2700 m and enjoy the unique journey between the ground and the sky with year-round snow! On a clear day, you may even see Matterhorn, the famous Swiss peak and icon of Switzerland – it’s even found on packages of delicious Toblerone chocolate.

In the afternoon, the "Venice of the Alps" offers you harmonious and romantic landscapes. The old town and its colorful pedestrian streets, crossed by the river Thiou draw a picturesque and enchanting framework. Its numerous food markets, creators, or its flea markets enliven the streets. Rich in cultural activities, from museums, castles and exhibitions, Annecy is rated the label "Art and History" so dear to the hearts of the inhabitants. Not to mention the pleasure of the senses with a traditional dish in one of the many restaurants Annecy.

Return to Geneva and overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Geneva, Switzerland

Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to International Airport of Geneva.

The package rates include:

• accommodation for 08 nights at centrally located 3-star hotels on bed and buffet breakfast basis
• transfers as per the itinerary
• sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
• English speaking guide while tours

The package rates do not include:

• international flight tickets
• meals and drinks, which are NOT mentioned in the itinerary
• personal expenses (e.g. telephone, laundry, etc.)
• tips