European Highlights

THE BEST OF 15 Days, 8 Countries
European Highlights
Tour of ITALY, AUSTRIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, & FRANCE
Travel Dates: Sep 21 – Oct 5, 2020 | Nov 18 – Dec 2, 2020

I T I N E R A R Y

DAY 01 / MANILA / ROME
Depart Manila on board a prestigious airline for overnight flight to Rome, Italy. Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainments onboard.

DAY 02 / ROME (D)
Welcome to Rome! After immigration clearance at the airport, convey your luggage and board your private coach for your transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner.

DAY 03/ ROME (BD)
Get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience to attend the Papal Audience ceremony with our Pope Francis. We secure your free tickets, guide you through the Vatican Square ensuring you get the best spot or seats available. In the afternoon, explore the eternal city of Rome with local expert guide to include the most highlights of the city which the St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Monument Vittorio Emanuelle II, Piazza de Venezia, Circus Maximus, the famous Fountain of Trevi and the Spanish Steps. Special dinner before you transfer to your hotel.

DAY 04/ ROME-ASSISI-PISA-MONTECATINI (BD)
Today, a delightful journey to Assisi, a hilltop town of Umbria region. It was the birthplace of St. Francis, the man who renounced all his possessions in order to devote his life to helping the needy. Visit the Upper and Lower Basilica and see the Tomb of St. Francis where you can offer some prayers. Then continue to Pisa to see the incredibly famous Leaning Tower, Pisa Baptistery and the Romanesque architecture Cathedral of Pisa dedicated to Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Afterwards, transfer to a lovely small town of Montecatini Terme for your hotel. Dinner and free time to enjoy the town.

DAY 05 / MONTECATINI—VENICE (BD)
Breakfast and drive to Venice Tronchetto pier for your boat ride to romantic city of Venice Island. Visit to San Marco Square and admire Doge’s Palace, Byzantine St. Mark’s Cathedral, The Bell Tower, The Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Later on, visit to a world-famous glassblowing factory of Murano to watch glassblowing and sculpture techniques. Next is board your boat back to your coach and transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner.

DAY 06 / VENICE—SALZBURG—INNSBRUCK (BD)
This morning, a charming travel to cross the Austrian border to Salzburg, a famous setting of the “Sound of Music”,_ _visit the Mirabell Gardens and The Old Town to see the The House of Mozart, Residenzplatz, Salzburg Cathedral and the view of Hohensalzburg Castle from the hilltop. Then re-board your coach for Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, see the Golden Roof the famous symbol of the city, visit the Grand 18th-century baroque cathedral Dom St. Jacob before you visit the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store in the Old Town for a change to buy some crystal ornaments as souvenir in Austria.

DAY 07 / INNSBRUCK—VADUZ—LUCERNE (BD)
This day, enjoy the beautiful countryside from Austria to Switzerland with stop in Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein and see the Vaduz Castle the pal-ace and Official residence of the Prince of Liechten-stein which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop. Continue to lakeside Lucerne and see the emotive Lion Monument carved into a limestone cliff, walk to the symbolic Kapellbrucke or Chapel Bridge a covered wooden footbridge across the Reuss, and explore the beautiful Old Town on your own free time, there you can have your way to shop the famous Swiss products like Swiss chocolates, Swiss knives, watches, etc.

DAY 08 / LUCERNE—ENGELBERG—BERN (BD)
After breakfast, love the relaxed day to experience
a mind-blowing day in the Snow at one of the lovely mountain resorts of Mount Titlis in Switzerland with 10,623ft high above sea level. Take the world’s first rotating cable car and be amazed to the spectacular view up to the summit of Mt. Titlis and enjoy the illuminated Glacier Cave, experience the Titlis Cliff Walk – the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe. Later on, proceed to Bern the capital of Switzerland to see the Federal Palace, Zytglogge, Einsteinhaus, known for its city views & padlocks attached by romantic couples, the picturesque timber houses on town square Romerberg and see the Romer Iconic Town Hall, and St. Paul's Church. Later on, travel to Cologne with visit to 13th century Gothic Cathedral and some free time be-fore you continue to cross the Dutch border to Amsterdam.

DAY11/ AMSTERDAM—VOLENDAM—AMSTERDAM (BD)
Today, experience the best of the country with visit to Cheese and Clogs Factory, photostop at a tradi-tional Windmill, then excursion to Volendam the fishing village and admire the beautiful colorful wooden houses and visit St. Vincentious Church. Afterwards, return to the city to visit Coster the oldest diamond polishing factory in the world. Later, go on to a Canal Cruise aboard a glass-roofed boat to show you around the Amsterdam canals and don’t miss out the awareness of walking along the famous Red Light District. Then back to hotel.

DAY12/ AMSTERDAM—BRUSSELS—PARIS (BD)
After breakfast, travel through the Belgian border to Brussels and stop in Heysel Plateau for photos of the Atomium and discover one of Belgium's most iconic structures, a modernist work of art that was created for Expo ‘58 before going to the magnificent Grand Place one of the most beautiful square in the world surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the City's Town Hall, and the King's House and see the famous emblem of the city the Mannekin Pis. Some free time on your own before heading cross the French border to the vibrant City of Lights.

DAY13/ PARIS (BD)
In this day, explore the captivating city of Paris. During your time in Paris, see the highlights of the city includes both banks of the River Seine: The Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc du Triomphe, Les Invalides, Louvre Museum, Opera House and the famous Eiffel Tower and River Seine Bateaux Mouche Cruise. Afternoon, free time to explore the city on your own pace. Perhaps, take the best time for your shopping at the largest Department store in France, the Galleries La Fayette. Then back to hotel.

DAY14/ PARIS / MANILA (B)
Your memorable journey come to an end today. Enjoy your buffet breakfast and some free time before your departure transfer to airport for your flight back home.

DAY15/ MANILA
Arrival in Manila, HOME SWEET HOME!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
ROME PAPAL AUDIENCE, Vatican City, Monumental Rome Tour
ASSISI The Upper and Lower Basilica
PISA The Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery
VENICE St. Mark’s Cathedral, Doge’s Palace, The Bridge of Sighs, Murano Glassblowing Demonstration, Bell Tower
SALZBURG Mirabell Gardens, The Old Town, Residenzplatz, Salzburg Cathedral, House of Mozart
INNSBRUCK Golden Roof, Dom St. Jacob, The Old Town
VADUZ Vadus Castle
LUCERNE Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, The Old Town
ENGELBERG MT. Titlis, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk
BERN Federal Palace, Zytglogge, Einsteinhaus, The Old Town, Bern Minster
SCHAFFHAUSEN Rhine Falls TITISEE Cuckoo Clock Industry, Lake Titisee
FRANKFURT Frankfurt Gothic Cathedral, Romerberg
COLOGNE The Gothic Cathedral
AMSTERDAM The Cheese & Clogs Factory, Windmill, Coster Diamond House, Canal Cruise, Red Light District
VOLENDAM Fishing Village, St. Vincentius Church
BRUSSELS The Atomium, Grand Place, Mannekin Pis
PARIS Paris Panorama Tour, River Seine Bateaux Mouche Cruise

TOUR COST
TWN/TRPL: USD 3580.00
SINGLE: USD 3,880.00
*Minimum 30 passenger to operate this tour*

INCLUSIONS

Roundtrip AIRFARE
First Class Hotel (4* City Limits)
Meals as per Itinerary
Luxury Private Coach
Tips for Driver & Guide
15 Days Travel Insurance (for 76 yrs and above, a supplement will apply)
Filipino Tour Leader
Pre-departure Briefing
Travel Kit & Bag

EXCLUSIONS

Schengen Visa: P7,500 (subject to change)
Travel Tax+ Airline Taxes:
USD 140.00 (subject to change)
Tips for Driver & Guide:
USD10.00 / day (USD 110.00)
Hotel Tourist Tax:
€2-6.00/person/night
Terminal Fee
Airport / Hotel Porterage

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
USD 500 PER PERSON UPON BOOKING (NON-REFUNDABLE)

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Rates are PER PERSON basis. Rates are for Philippine Passport Holders only. Surcharge for Foreign Passports.
One piece of luggage (standard size) per payable passenger.
All Room type (double or twin bed) is on request basis subject to availability upon check-in.
HOTEL CHECK IN/OUT: 1400HRS/1200HRS
Please be reminded that passport MUST BE valid 6 months before your departure.
Government employees must secure travel clearance from their respective offices.
AronStar Travel and Tours is not liable when guests do not pass the immigration procedures, which is beyond our control. Thus, all tours and services are non-refundable.
AronStar Travel and Tours, hotel and airline will not be liable for any delays or failure to provide services caused by Acts of God, reason of war, insurrection, tourist act, civil commotion, any act, decree, or order of any government authority, labor dispute or any other causes beyond our control.
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