Paris & Amsterdam

Day 01 PARIS

Arrival in Paris from Mumbai. Transfer from airport to hotel [Mister Bed City Bagnolet]. Cruise + Illuminations - You will start your evening with a cruise on the River Seine which will introduce you to the main monuments of Paris. This will be followed by a magical and magnificent drive through Paris by night with its beautiful illuminated buildings where you will be delighted by the views of the Champs-Elysees, Arch of triumph, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid and many more. [Duration - 3 hrs. ; Start time - 20:00]

Day 02 PARIS

Enjoy the main sights of the French capital with this fantastic hop on hop off open top bus tour, valid for one day! Eiffel and all other attractions tickets at actuals – you pay only for the attractions you want to visit. Eiffer – 8 Eur adult, 6.4 Eur child (we can pre-book this here to avoid queuing). Louvre 9.5 Eur (kids under 18 free)

Day 03 PARIS

Enjoy the sacred town of Reims, the capital of the Champagne region, well known for its sparkling wine and champagne. Reims is the capital of the Champagne region and known throughout the world for its sparkling wine, Champagne. Reims is also the city of coronations where most of the French kings were crowned. Our morning orientation tour of Reims includes a guided visit to the gothic cathedral. We then vist the Mumm Cellars, with a tasting of the famous Cordon Rouge Champagne wine. There is free time for lunch (at your own expense) in the afternoon and you will be able to enjoy the picturesque landscape of vines between Reims and Epernay. At Epernay we will visit either the prestigious wine cellars of Moet & Chandon or the Mercier Champagne Cellars. [Duration : 10 hrs. 30 min. ; Start time : 08:00]

Day 04 PARIS

Enjoy a guided tour to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, still one of the most famous pilgrimage centres in France. On a rocky island located in the biggest bay in Europe, the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, rightly named the 'Marvel of the Western World' has been one of the most famous pilgrimage centres since the middle ages and recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You will enjoy a delightful drive through the Normandy region. You will be served lunch in Mont Saint Michel. Meal includes an omelette as a starter, drinks included (cider, mineral water and coffee or tea. The tour continues with a guided visit to Mont Saint Michel abbey and some free time for you to stroll around the village. [Start time : 07:15 ; Duration : 14 hrs]

Day 05 PARIS

OPTIONAL TOURS AS BELOW CAN BE SELECTED OR DAY FREE ON OWN:
OPTION 1 : Full Day at Disneyland - 83 Eur PP, 12 hrs, 08:00 Dep
OPTION 2 : Day Tour to Loire Valley Castles - 190 Eur PP, 12 hrs, 06:10 Dep, Available on Tue/Fri/Sun
OPTION 3 : Visit to the Versailles Apartments - 69 Eur PP, 4 hrs, 08:45/14:00 Dep, Not available on Mon.

Day 06 AMSTERDAM

In the morning train from Paris to Amsterdam [08:25 - 11:43]. Check-in at Hotel Botel. City Sightseeing Amsterdam (24 hr Pass) - Create your own tour with this Hop-on Hop-off tour and enjoy the most important sights of Amsterdam. Discover the many highlights of the beautiful historical city centre of Amsterdam on a City Sightseeing open top bus tour with stops near Anne Frank's House, The Van Gogh Museum, The Royal Palace and many more. [Available from 10:00 - 18:00 at 30 min. intervals]

Day 07 AMSTERDAM

Visits to the world's largest flower market at Aalsmeer, the potteries at Delft and the cities of Rotterdam and The Hague, are the highlights of this full day tour. This tour will start with a visit to the world's largest flower auction in Aalsmeer, known as the centre of flower culture. We then proceed to Delft, with a most picturesque 17th century town centre. Here we will visit the Royal Delft Blue Pottery factory, where they will show and explain to you all their manufacturing processes. We continue to Rotterdam for a panoramic city tour. On the way back, we pass through The Hague, where the Dutch Government is seated. You will see the Houses of Parliament, the Peace Palace, Scheveningen and the North Sea beach resort. You will then be given the option to visit to either Madurodam (the most interesting miniature village) or spend free time at Scheveningen. Lunch will be taken en route (not included). [ Start time : 08:45 ; Duration : 9 hrs]

Day 08 AMSTERDAM

Enjoy this tour that covers the magnificent area of Dutch Polder landscape including Edam, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. This tour covers the magnificent area of Dutch polder landscape north of Amsterdam, marked by windmills, dikes and ditches. After a stop to taste some traditionally made products at a cheese farm, we will visit the picturesque villages Edam and Zaanse Schans, where you will have the opportunity to visit a windmill and wooden shoe factory. You will then continue to Volendam and Marken, fishermen's villages along the former Zuidersee. Marken used to be an island until it was connected to the mainland by a dike. Some people of both places still wear the traditional costumes. Lunch is not included.

Day 09 ON FLIGHT

Transfer from hotel to airport