EUROPEAN ANUBHAV
 Welcome to your 'Cox & Kings European Anubhav' tour. Your Cox & Kings representative greets you at the 'meeting point' at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check in after 1600 hrs). Cox and Kings takes care to start sightseeing the next day so that you can relax after your flight and get over your jetlag.(D) |
 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. Get the best sample of London Delights where you ride the London Eye, the world's first tallest Ferris wheel and during the gradual 30-minute flight, see views of London. Later, ride the London Eye, the world's tallest Ferris wheel and during the gradual 30-minute flight, see views of London. The entire group will reunite in the evening to drive to Harwich to board your overnight cruise ferryto Hook of Holland. Traveling in a ferry across the North Sea is sheer indulgence! Treat yourself to a world class maritime experience, sailing in total comfort. (B, L, D on board) |
 Today, drive through Dutch countryside. If you come to Holland when tulips are in bloom (only from March 24th to May 20th) visit the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. The rest of the year we visit Madurodam, the enchanting miniature city that features the best of Netherlands. Onto Amsterdam, where Windmills still wield their magic. There's a photo stop at one. Clogs 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. Then drive to Brussels. Check into the hotel for overnight stay. (B, L, D) |
 Before drive to Paris, the 'City of Lights', we take an orientation tour of Brussels & cover the magnificent Gothic St. Michel's Cathedral. Walk via Galeries Saint Hubert the world's first shopping mall, to the Grand Place, Europe's most beautiful square which is the main tourist attraction of the city. Time permitting, shop for world famous Belgian lace, chocolate and Belgian Waffles dusted with caramelized sugar. Visit the Mannekin Pis (photo stop) - the cheeky statue of a boy, representing the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels, has drawn sightseers for centuries. After check in later this evening, don't miss our Cox and Kings Gala Evening and experience the joie de vivre of 'Gaie Paris'. Sparkle over a glass of champagne at theLido. Here at the most famous nightclub in the world, enjoy the 'Bonheur Show', a cabaret with extraordinary sets and extravagant costumes. Take away a small remembrance of your visit. We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of Paris. It's magic ! Return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
 Visit and shop at Fragonard - The Parfumeur a highlight from Cox and Kings. Displayed are perfumery collections retracing 3000 years of history. Discover Fragonard's original perfumery creations on sale at factory prices. A special exclusive souvenir for each visitor from Fragonard and Cox and Kings. Our next stop is the famed Grevin Wax Museum, an exclusive from Cox and Kings ! Grevin, a legendary site of entertainment since 1882, was created by Alfred Grevin, to produce and showcase life size wax models of celebrities. At the end of the 19th Century, Arthur Meyer, founder of the famous daily newspaper "Le Gaulois", conceived the notion of showing his readers the people in the headlines of his paper, but in 3-D. At a time when the press did not use photographs, he came up with the idea of creating a site where the public could see people in the news. To implement this original plan, he called on Alfred Grevin, who was a cartoonist, designer and famous sculptor. The Grevin opened its doors on June 5th, 1882. It was an immediate success. At Grevin, relive glorious French history, meet celebrities and experience the Spirit of Paris, with over 300 wax figures in a setting of gold and marble ! The latest addition is our very own 'Shah Rukh Khan'. Commemorate your visit with a small memento. VisitMontparnasse Tower - the roof of Paris, at a height of 210 mtrs. You can stand on the very roof of the capital. The speed elevator takes you upto 196 mtrs. For a different experience, Also get a memento. Enjoy a guided panoramic city tour of famous monuments like the Louvre with the Glass Pyramid, Garnier's Opera, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysees, River Seine, the Napoleanic Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel des Invalides. End the day taking in the dazzling overview of the glittering city as you ascend by an elevator to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower! A sail through the River Seine helps to view the monuments that are linked to the history of Paris. After dinner return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
 After breakfast you enjoy a drive to Geneva, 1 of the Switzerland's most privileged cities. Orientation tour takes you to Palais des Nations(the European Headquarters of the United Nations) and the Musee Ariana. Also see the world's tallest fountain in urope-Jet D'Eau and pause for a photograph at the Floral Clock. Contineu the scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Swiss Alps. Check into your hotel. (B, L, D ) |
 Today you can visit the famous pedestrian zone with its beautiful shops and typical chalet style houses and the Glacier 3000 Awaits ! Then drive towards Gstaad - the skiing capital and playground for the rich and famous. Here Cox and Kings gives you another first with the launch of Glacier 3000 - the everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views Alps, and the scene of the popular Indian film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' . Ascent is by cable car from Col du Pillon (1546m) to Scex Rouge (2971m). Enjoy 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 approximately 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The 1 km track offers lots of variety. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges. The track lies up to 6 m above the ground and the 2-minute downhill ride gives you the ultimate driving experience. The beauty of nature can also be discovered. The View Point (stairs) located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree panoramic view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - and views onto over 24 peaks that are over 4000 m high. Here is a tribute to Cox and Kings serving you for over 250 years. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch and a souvenir for each family. Later ride the Snow Bus over the glacier - a unique experience of a comfortable ride on the eternal snow. Return by cable car to Col du Pillion. Later drive on to the Swiss region of Lungern, where an exclusive Gala evening is lined up for you. An awesome mountain in Switzerland that's all yours ! We make sure that ultimate fantasy comes true with Mt. Cox & Kings - a Swiss Mountain in the Lungern - Schonbuel belt, so exclusive, that it's only for you ! Getting there is half the fun ! Wind your way uphill in a cable car, with a panoramic 360 degree view of the Bernese Oberland. If viewing nature is not enough, there are plenty of walking trails, games and chocolate casting. In between the two excursions we move to Lucerne to view the picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows, full of edelweiss. Take a look at the Lion Monument, build to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers. Stroll along wooden Kapellbrucke (chapel Bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church. That's not all ! A sumptuous Gala Dinner and Disco Dancing ! Yes, with Cox and Kings you're constantly on a high ! Later return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
 Today, proceed to Innsbruck, one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports. It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice! Enjoy a scenic drive to Innsbruck, situated on Inn River. En-route, pause at the principality ofLeichenstein and stop at Vaduz - the capital, to enjoy a short orientation. Vaduz is famous for its postage stamps Later proceed to the internationally renownedSwarovski Crystal Worlds 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! Over 7 million people from all corners of the globe, have already been thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them! Our orientation tour of Innsbruck introduces you to its world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to the Imperial Church followed by the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years! Check into your hotel. Overnight In Innsbruck. (B, D) |
 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 ofVenice. 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 Factory 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. Return to your hotel. (B, L, D) |
 Drive to Pisa today, the hometown of Galileo and a city, which makes the most of its claim to fame - its Leaning Tower for a photo stop. This is the Duomo's (Cathedral) Bell Tower. Together with the Baptistry, these are all a part of the Field of Miracles. Later enjoy a scenic drive to Florence a shrine to the wonders of the Renaissance, with more artistic treasures per square metre than any other city in the world ! View Florence from Piazella Michaelangelo sqare Drive through the Italian country side to your hotel for check in and overnight stay. (B, L, D) |
 '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 on the Time Elevator and enjoy a 4 dimensional view of Roman Glory. Then onto The Vatican, the smallest nation in the world! 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.Visit Sistine Chapel. See 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'! Tribute is paid to the brave Gladiators of Rome, as you pass the mighty Colosseum. At this amphitheatre, the notorious and glory 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. 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. (B, L, D) |
 Good times need never end ! As you get ready for your return flight, relive the high points of your 'Cox and Kings European Anubhav' . We are confident you will join us again sometime soon... (B either in the hotel or on board the flight) |
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