EUROPE

Day 1 Assemble at Delhi International Airport - Check in

Depart from Delhi to Nice, Welcome to Nice, the city well known for Promenade des Anglais. After clearing immigration and collection of bags proceed towards the coach. Enroute lunch at the local restaurant. Later, proceed to Hotel and check in. Freshen up and relax. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Avignon.

Day 2 AVIGNON – LOURDES

After breakfast proceed to visit Palais des Papes also known as Papal palace. It served as the seat of papal power for seven decades. The palace is the largest Gothic Palace built ever and has been inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO since 1995. Later we continued our journey to Lourdes. Enroute Lunch. Arrive and check in to the hotel Astoria Vatican. Freshen up and enjoy the evening candle light procession in Lourdes. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Lourdes

Day 3 ALOURDES

After breakfast proceed for Holy bath. Then we have Lunch. Free time for religious activity & shopping. Time to Explore Lourdes. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

Day 4 LOURDES – AVILA

After breakfast check out and transfer to Avila, the Avila city was the witness of the birth, education, conversion and the reforming and writing work of St Teresa de Jesus. Avila, that had initiated its demographic decay with the expulsion of the Jews, held the naming of Capital of the Court of Madrid, which at that moment brought natural attraction and happiness to the city’s nobles, as well as the expulsion of the Moriscos. Enroute lunch and proceed for the Avila Fort and St. Theresa Church. Transfer back to the hotel and check in. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Avila.

Day 5 AVILA – FATIMA

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Fatima. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children near the town of Fathima, between 13 May and 13 October 1917. The Blessed Virgin Mary is also referred as Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. Enroute lunch and transfer to the hotel Check-in to Hotel. Evening time for candle light procession. Transfer to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in Fatima.

Day 6 FATIMA - LISBON – PARIS

After breakfast, check out and we head towards Lisbon airport to board our flight to Paris. Arrive in Paris and transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel. Freshen up and day free for leisure activity. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 7 PARIS

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we proceed for a tour of Paris. and the Eiffel Tower. Drive pass Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, Petit Palais and Grand Palais, Les Invalides and Notre Dame Cathedral. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Enjoy your evening at the Seine river cruise. Dinner at the restaurant and Overnight in Paris.

Day 8 PARIS - COLOGNE

After breakfast, check out and depart for Cologne. Enroute we will stop for lunch and an Orientation tour of Brussels that covers landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels on orientation tour. Grand Place - Marvel at the medieval majesty of the Market square, gaze at the remarkable facade of the Town hall, Guild houses, Serclaes Monument and the famous Manneken Pis Statue and photo stop at Atomium. Arrive and check in at the hotel in Cologne. Dinner and overnight in Cologne.

Day 9 COLOGNE – STUTTGART

After breakfast, check out and visit the Cologne Cathedral – a World UNESCO heritage site famous for the best model of Gothic architecture and also the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. Lunch at the restaurant. Proceed to Stuttgart. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Stuttgart.

Day 10 STUTTGART – ZURICH

After breakfast, check out and depart for Zurich. Today we will Visit Mercedes Benz Museum: It is an automobile museum in Stuttgart, Germany. It covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the brands associated with it. Later travel through the Black forest region – an evergreen magical land full of cultural traditions and home to cuckoo clocks, striking half-timber houses, ruined castles and quaint towns. Visit the Cuckoo clock factory at Drubba, Titisee. Lunch at the restaurant. En-route visit Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Zurich.

Day 11 ZURICH

After breakfast proceed to Mt Titlis, with Ice Flyer. At 10,000 feet, Mount Titles is Central Switzerland's loftiest peak exuding snow and ice that's visually stunning. An aerial cable car that delivers awesome 360-degree panoramic views of the snow-covered valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests, and mountains in Switzerland. Lunch at Mt. Titlis. Returns from Engelberg to Lucerne on the way get an orientation tour of Lucerne where you will see LionMonument and the Kapellbrucke (wooden bridge). Here you will have some free time to shop for the famous Swiss Watches, knives and chocolates. Dinner at the restaurant and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay in Zurich.

Day 12 ZURICH – INNSBRUCK

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Innsbruck and we visit the Museum at Wattens - Enjoy a mesmerizing experience in the "world of crystals". Later arrive and check in at the hotel. Lunch and dinner in the restaurant. Overnight stay in Innsbruck.

Day 13 INNSBRUCK - VENICE – PADOVA

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Venice – the city of romance. Experience one of the most truly Venetian moments on a Gondola ride, visit a glass factory for a glass blowing demonstration. On your orientation tour of Venice see the Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, Bridge of Sighs - which served as a link between the Doge's Palace and the New Prisons, St Mark's Square and the Basilica. Lunch at the restaurant. Later continue travel to Padova. Dinner and overnight in Padova.

Day 14 PADOVA – PISA

After breakfast visit the famous basilica of St. Anthony in Padua. The original St. Anthony of Padua Church was built in 1725 by the local Italian community of Istanbul, but was later demolished and replaced with the current building which was constructed on the same location. The current St. Anthony of Padua was built between 1906 and 1912 in the Venetian Neo-Gothic style. Transfer to Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Lunch in the restaurant. Later proceed to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Pisa.

Day 15 PISA - ROME

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Assisi, the land of St. Francis and St. Clare. Visit the 'Porziuncula' (the first Franciscan house), the place of his death and the thorn- less rose garden. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, including the tombs of St. Francis and his disciples. The Lower and Upper Basilicas are filled with world famous frescoes that depict the lives of Jesus and St. Francis, as well as other saints. Take a relaxed rosary walk with the Tour Director, visiting other important sights such as the remains of St. Clare and the famous Cross of San Damiano. Lunch in the restaurant. Transfer to Rome and check in. Dinner and Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 16 ROME

After breakfast proceed for Rome City tour that includes photo stop to Colosseum, Roman Forum – an impressive sprawl of ruins which was the political and commercial hub of the Roman Empire, then take a breif stop at Trevi Fountain – Rome's most famous fountain, known for its legend that states if you throw a coin in the water, you will return to Rome someday. Lunch at restaurant and leisure time for shopping. Dinner and transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Rome.

Day 17 DEPARTURE

Packed breakfast will be provided. Transfer to Vatican City the smallest state in the world (Shorts or Sleeveless vests not allowed). Enter St. Peter's Square for Papal Audience (Subject to availability of “His Holiness”). Visit St.Peter’s Basilica, if possible Celebrate the Holy Mass at St. Peter’s tomb, visit the tomb of John Paul the second. Lunch in the restaurant and then proceed to Vatican museum After Museum Transfer to the Airport to board your flight to India. TOUR END’S WITH SWEET MEMORIES!!!