Italy Tour – Charm of Europe

Charm of Europe

10 days of absolute wonder mark this Europe tour package as you explore the finest attractions of Austria and Italy. Beginning at Vienna, the Austrian capital, the tour delights the most hard-to-please traveller with its collection of magnanimous masterpieces, starting from the Schonbrunn Palace, the iconic 1,441-room Imperial Summer Palace of the Habsburg Monarchs and the State Opera House to Salzburg, an amazingly picturesque city immortalized by the opening scenes of the musical ‘Sound of Music’, and going on to the dazzling World of Swarovski Crystals at Wattens – this holiday tour covers.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Vienna

On arrival at Vienna Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel by private car. Check-in at the hotel; overnight at Vienna hotel.

Day 2

Vienna

Pick up at around 10.00 am from hotel and drive to Kintamani, the highland in the island. In Kintamani enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake. We will then depart to Ubud with en-route stop at Goa Gajah, the famous elephant cave. Enjoy free shopping time at Ubud Art Market & Gallery where you can find various products at real bargain. Evening dinner at Indian Restaurant. Meal : Breakfast / Dinner .

Day 3

Vienna – Salzburg

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the Vienna train station for your onward journey to Salzburg (Approx 2.5 hrs journey). On arrival at Salzburg, transfer from the Salzburg train station to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

Day 4

Salzburg

After breakfast, we proceed to the embarkation point for the Original Half-day Sound of Music Tour – a wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes were filmed. The tour shows you not only the highlights of the film ‘Sound of Music’ but also the historical and architectural landmarks in the city and a part of the picturesque Lake District. For a souvenir, you will get a ‘Sound of Music’ keepsake and CD. Overnight at Salzburg hotel.

Day 5

Salzburg – Innsbruck

Today, after breakfast, we proceed on the next leg of our tour and take the train from the Salzburg railway station to Innsbruck (Approx 1.5hrs journey). On arrival at Innsbruck, we proceed to the hotel for check-in and later embark on an excursion to the world-famous Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, Austria. Return to Innsbruck for overnight stay at Innsbruck hotel.

Day 6

Innsbruck – Venice

After breakfast, we take the transfer from the hotel to the Innsbruck railway station for the train ride from Innsbruck to Venice (Approx 4.5hrs journey). Check-in at the Hotel; overnight stay at Venice hotel.

Day 7

Venice

After breakfast, we proceed for a half-day tour of the Venetian Islands – Murano Island, Burano Island and Torcello Island. After sailing past the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore (Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore), the Public Gardens (Giardini Pubblici), the tip of the Island of Sant’Elena (Isola di Sant’Elena) and the famous Lido Beach Resorts, the boat arrives at Murano Island, known throughout the world for its Venetian glass manufacturing industry. Here, we stop for around 40 minutes to visit one of the factories and watch the fascinating process of creation of glass and various Murano glass creations including jewellery, magnificent chandeliers, vases and other masterpieces. Our second stop is at the picturesque Island of Burano, which is famous not only for its lace industry but also for its brightly coloured fishermen’s houses. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the Church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. The stop will be for about 30 minutes, and then we return to St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), the main public square at Venice. Overnight at Venice hotel.

Day 8

Venice – Rome

After breakfast, proceed to the railway station on your own for your onward journey to Rome (Approx 3.5hrs journey). Check-in at the Hotel for overnight stay in Rome.

Day 9

Rome

After breakfast, we begin our day of discovery with a tour of some of the main attractions of the Eternal City to imbibe the romantic atmosphere of times past. Some of the sights you visit include the Fountain of the Naiads, the Palace of Exhibitions, Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill. Enjoy a glimpse of the Imperial Roman Age as you drive by and admire the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Circus Maximus. Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica, Porta Flaminia, Via Veneto, Piazza Nova and Trevi Fountain. In the evening, return to your hotel for overnight stay in Rome.

Day 10

Rome – Departure

After breakfast, we proceed to the airport for the flight back home or onward flight connection.

Lodging

Places
Nights
Standard
Superior
Deluxe
Vienna
2
Ibis Wien Mariahilf or Similar
Nh Belvedere or Similar
Salzburg
2
Hofwirt or Similar
Nh Hotel or Similar
Innsbruck
1
Weisses Kreuz or Similar
Alphotel or Similar
Venice
2
Malibran or Similar
Nh Manin or Similar
Rome
2
Donatello or Similar
Palladium Palace or Similar

What’s Included

Return Flight on economy class with applicable Airport taxes

09 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast as per the tour itinerary at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis

Vienna City tour with Palace of Schonbrunn with Seat in Coach

Imperial Rome City Tour with entry to Colosseum Seat in Coach

Sound of Music Tour with Seat in Coach

24 Hrs Innsbruck Card with Entry to Swarovski Crystal World included

Gondola Ride Seat in Coach

Excursion to Venice Island Seat in Coach

Vatican City tour with Entry to the Vatican Museums included Seat in Coach

Airport Transfers from Vienna Airport to Vienna Hotel

Airport Transfers from Rome Hotel to Rome Airport

What’s Not Included

GST as applicable

Train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg to Innsbruck to Venice to Rome

Travel insurance

Any other services not mentioned above

Local Transfers from Airport/Railway Station to Hotel and Excursion Sites or vice versa at places mentioned above

Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature

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