14D12N Wonders of Italy, Switzerland, Paris and London

14D12N Wonders of Italy, Switzerland,
Paris and London
Western Europe
Highlights
> City Tour of Rome with Vatican City, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Step and Rome Mosque
> Leaning Tower of Pisa
> Florence Walking Tour
> Venice St Mark Square
> Shop at Fox Town Outlet
> Lugano and Lucerne City Tour
> Ascend to Mt Titlis
> Excursion to Glacier 3000
> Golden Pass Panorama Train Ride
> City Tour of Montreux with Chillon Castle
> City Tour of Paris with Paris Grande Mosque
> City Tour of London with London Mosque
> Paris to London by Eurostar
Day 1 – SINGAPORE – ROME (Meals onboard)
Assemble at Singapore change Airport for your flight to Rome – Italy. Upon Arrival, check in to your hotel.
Day 2 – ROME (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Embark on a city tour of Rome. Take a morning trip to Vatican City and visit St Peter's Basilica, the most
famous church in the Christian world. Next, visit the Colosseum, originally known as Flavian Amphitheatre,
where ancient gladiators fought for the public’s entertainment. In the afternoon, visit the Moschea di
Roma the largest Mosque in Rome and then make a wish at the beautiful Trevi Fountain before visiting
Spanish Steps. Thereafter, shop along Via Condotti, which is one of Rome’s most elegant shopping streets.
Day 3 – ROME – PISA – FLORENCE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Pisa to admire the world-renowned Leaning Tower at Campo dei Miracoli, also
known as Field of Miracles. Then, continue to Florence and enjoy a leisurely stroll to the Duomo. See the
Doors of Paradise at St John’s Baptistry, and Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Flore with its pink, white and
green marble façade, along with Brunelleschi’s famous dome dominating the skyline of Florence.
Proceed to Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge, one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Day 4 – FLORENCE – VENICE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Take a motor launch to St Mark’s Square. Walk around St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs
and St Mark’s Campanile, a replica of the original watchtower that collapsed in 1902. Visit a Venetian
glass factory and be fascinated by a master glassblower’s demonstration. If time and weather permit, do
not miss a gondola ride at your own expense.
Day 5 – VENICE – MILAN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
From Venice head towards Milan the capital of fashion to view the Duomo and the glass and steel
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first building in Italy to be lit by electricity. Visit the Mosque of Segrate
and Castello Sforzesco a 15th Century castle enlarge in the 16th Century to become the largest citadels
in Europe!
Day 6 – MILAN – LUGANO – LUCERNE (Breakfast/Dinner)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Italy as we cross the broader to Switzerland to Lugano. Enroute stop at
Mendrisio to shop at the 5th largest outlet in the world – Fox Town Outlet for some shopping therapy
before continue to Lake Lugano for a brief city tour which includes Piazza Riforma and Via Canova a
small town in Lugano. Enjoy a scenic drive to the picturesque township of Lucerne.
Note
Overnight accommodation may not be in Lucerne.
Day 7 – LUCERNE – ENGELBERG – MT TITLIS – LUCERNE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
This morning, begin your tour with an excursion to Engelberg. From there, ascend Mt Titlis by cable car.
Enjoy the view of the Central Swiss Alps and have fun on the snowfields. Return to Lucerne in the
afternoon visit the Nur Al Huda-Verein Mosque followed by a walking tour to Chapel Bridge and Lion
Monument. Then, have the rest of the day at leisure to relax or shop for branded watches, famous Swiss
chocolates and music boxes.
Note
If Mt Titlis is closed for maintenance, it will be substituted with another mountain excursion
Day 8 – LUCERNE – GSTAAD – MONTREUX (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
From Lucerne continue your journey Gstaad - Col Du Pillon Glacier 3000 for some snow fun. Upon arrival
ascend by cable car to Diablerets (3209m), followed by the view point at 3000m for a breath taking view
of the Swiss Alps. Next board the Ice Express a chair lift ride to the snow fields for a ride onboard the
unique Snow Bus! After lunch, relax onboard the Golden Pass “Panoramic” train to Montreux,
Switzerland’s most modern resort city on Lake Geneva, frequented by both the Swiss and tourists alike.
Often referred to as Switzerland’s cultural city, it hosts a great number of festivals and major world events,
such as the Montreux Jazz Festival. Photo stop by the lake side Chateau De Chillon an island castle
located on Lake Geneva, the castle consists of 100 independent buildings that were gradually
connected to become the building as it stands now. Chillon is amongst the most photographed castles
in Switzerland and Europe.
Day 9 – MONTREUX – PARIS (Breakfast/Dinner)
Continue your scenic drive as you depart from Switzerland to France. From the snowy Alps the scenery
changes to hilly lands dotted with vineyards. From the quiet country side you will arrive into bustling Paris!
Day 10 – PARIS (Breakfast/Lunch)
Embark on city tour and take in marvellous sights of Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees
Boulevard and Place de la Concorde. View the famous Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of
the most magnificent masterpieces of Gothic architecture. Thereafter, visit Fragonard Perfumery, one of
the largest perfumeries in France and a great place to purchase exclusive scents of France at affordable
prices. After lunch, visit Grande Mosquee de Paris one of the largest mosque in Europe before spending
the rest of the day to explore the city.
Day 11 – PARIS – LONDON (Breakfast/Lunch)
This morning, depart from Paris to London. Upon arrival, embark on a city tour to the House of Parliament,
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, No. 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and
Tower of London among other attractions. Visit London Central Mosque with its huge, gold dome, the
London Central Mosque gleams out above the dense green canopy of Regent’s Park. Designed in 1978
by Sir Frederick Gibberd the mosque is linked to the Islamic cultural centre and continues an active and
popular place of worship for Londoners. Inside, the centre’s appeal rests mainly in its simplicity (a huge
chandelier and expansive carpet form the only real furnishings), its cavernous space and meditative
atmosphere. The main hall can hold over two thousand worshippers – and regularly does. Visitors are,
however, still warmly welcomed. Please note: there is a separate gallery for women, who must cover
their heads. Later, shop at London’s West End stores in Oxford Street, Regent Street or Knightsbridge.
Note :- You will travel from Paris to London by Eurostar.
Day 12 – LONDON (Breakfast)
Today you will have time to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 13 – LONDON – SINGAPORE (Breakfast/Meals onboard)
Free at leisure for some last minute shopping till you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Day 14 – ARRIVE SINGAPORE (Meals Onboard
Remarks
If a place of visit is closed to visitor, it will be replaced with alternative.
Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
During fairs and major events accommodation may not be in the city stated