Paris Switzerland Delight Tour Package - 5 Nights 6 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Paris: Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognizable architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures. The 105 km² area of the central city is densely packed with more than 2 million inhabitants and parking is tough. Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is one of the largest agglomerations in Europe, with 2.2 million people living in the dense, central city and almost 12 million people living in the whole metropolitan area. Located in the north of France on the river Seine, Paris has the well deserved reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to the world's finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L'Oréal, Clarins, etc. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has the second highest number of Michelin restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world's most visited tourist site the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, and Lido, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually. Paris’ grandeur is inspiring but what you would love the most about the city is its intimacy. Its quartiers (quarters) are like a patchwork of villages, and while it’s one of the world’s major metropolises – with all of the culture and facilities that go with it – there’s a real sense of community at the local shops, markets and cafes that hasn’t changed much from the past. Look past the silk-smooth chocolate, cuckoo clocks and yodelling – contemporary Switzerland, land of four languages, is all about epic journeys and sublime experiences. Switzerland: Switzerland is a harmonious tableau of beautiful images, a slideshow of epic proportions that is easy to step into, and travellers have been seduced ever since the days of the Grand Tour and Alpinism's Golden Age in the 19th century, and the birth of winter tourism in the Alps in the 1930s. From the intoxicating chink of Verbier glitterati hobnobbing over Champagne to the reassuring bell jangle of silky black Val d'Hérens cattle being mucked out in the Valais, Switzerland mixes rural and urban with astonishing ease, grace and precision. Ride a little red train between peak and pine, soak in mountain spa waters, snowshoe to your igloo or scamper across medieval bridges and know that this small landlocked country will be picture perfect, with not a hair out of place. Switzerland (German: Schweiz, French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansch: Svizra, Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It has borders with France to the west, Italy to the south, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east and Germany to the north. The climate is temperate, but varies with altitude. Switzerland has cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters and cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers. Switzerland is known for its mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. The highest point is Dufourspitze at 4,634m while Lake Maggiore is only 195m above sea level. The perfect antidote to rural beauty is a surprise set of cities: capital Bern with its medieval old town and world-class modern art, deeply Germanic Basel and its bold architecture, shopping-chic Geneva astraddle Europe’s largest lake, tycoon-magnet Zug and uber-cool Zürich with its rooftop bars and a typical Swiss street grit. Beard cutting or stone throwing, Paul Klee art or hip club gig: what a euphoric journey indeed. Switzerland's hallucinatory landscapes demand immediate action – grab boots, leap on board, toot bike bell and let spirits rip. Skiing and snowboarding in Graubünden, Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland are winter choices. When pastures turn green, hiking and biking trails abound in glacier-encrusted mountain areas and lower down along lost valleys, glittering lakeshores and pea-green vineyards. View the natural grandeur from a hot-air balloon or parachute, or afloat a white-water raft. Then there's those must-do-before-death moments like encountering Eiger's chiselled north face up close or reaching crevassed ice on Jungfraujoch (3454m). Most extraordinary of all, you don’t need to be a mountaineer to do it.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Highlights

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Paris: City Tour and Eiffel Tower — Welcome to the City Of Lights – Paris, which is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, and luxurious boulevards. On arrival, we visit the most famous landmark of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from its 2nd level. Built in 1889, and designed by the young engineer Gustav Eiffel, the tower stands 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall. Later, embark on a panoramic city tour of Paris to witness sights such as Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexander Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene Church, Opera Garnier, Louvre Palace, Cite Island, French Academy, Sorbonne University, Orsay Museum, Church of the Invalides, Military Academy, Trocadero Square, Palais De Chaillot and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.Meals: Dinner Day 2: Paris (Optional: Disneyland) (Optional: An Evening in Paris) (Optional: Le – Dido Show) — After a delectable breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure or join us for an adventurous and fun-filled time at Disneyland Paris, where you can enjoy many thrilling rides and fascinating shows. Meet your favourite cartoon characters and enjoy the jovial atmosphere with your whole family. The resort offers a plethora of attractions and theme parades from the wonderful world of Disney. Later in the evening, you have an opportunity to embark on an exceptional optional tour. An Evening in Paris which includes drives past the famous monuments and buildings of Paris at night to witness their dazzling illumination, or opt for the optional tour to experience one of the most famous night shows in the world called ‘Lido De Paris’. This is the place to enjoy life like a true Parisian, sipping a glass of champagne and enjoying the scintillating performances. Return to the hotel after the tour for a comfortable overnight stay.Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Day 3: Onto Switzerland — After breakfast today, we drive past the famous mustard fields in the French countryside. We also drive through the region of Burgundy, famous for its traditional vineyards.Later, we enter into Switzerland, which is a landlocked country in the cultural and geographical centre of Europe. Renowned for its snowbound Alps, lush green meadows and fresh water lakes, the prosperous country of Switzerland is blessed with natural beauty. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Day 4: Switzerland: Optional tour of Jungfraujoch and Interlaken with Indian lunch — After breakfast today, enjoy the day at leisure in the serene and soothing environs of Switzerland OR make use of the free time to embark on an optional tour to visit Jungfraujoch, often referred to as the Top of Europe. Also, visit the charming town of Interlaken. Jungfraujoch makes for a memorable encounter with snow and ice, and has all it takes to become the high point of any tour of Europe. Tourists are often amazed at the scenic splendour they witness from the Cog-Wheel train that climbs up to a height of 11,333 feet to reach Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in the world. The Cog- Wheel train is one of the best, most incredible train journeys in the world. The views of Switzerland from atop the mountain are amazingly panoramic and breathtaking. Later on, drive to Interlaken, which is a world famous Swiss town located in the Bernese Oberland mountains between the lakes of Thun and Brienz. Finally, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Day 5: Switzerland: (Optional - Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer and Snow Park) Lucerne & Zurich — After a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure OR begin the adventurous journey to Mt. Titlis. On a hair-raising and unforgettable 45 minutes long ride to the top, switching three different cable cars, the ride is nothing short of awe-inspiring as you'll witness the scenery change from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair, which is the world's first revolving cable car that offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and scenery. Once atop Mt. Titlis, what awaits visitors is breathtaking views of the Alps from either the sun terrace or from the famous ’south face window’ of the mountain. If the weather permits you can also enjoy a thrilling ride on the famous 'Ice Flyer' along with the snow park. After the great Mt. Titlis experience, proceed to Lucerne, a beautiful city located at the northern tip of Lake Lucerne, stroll along the banks of Lake Lucerne to experience attractions like the Kapellbrucke – The Chapel Bridge and the Spreuerbrucke, the two traditional wooden bridges of Lucerne. Spend some free time shopping at the famous ’Bucherer’ for Swiss watches, jewellery and souvenirs. Later, we proceed to Schaffhausen to witness the grandeur of the magnificent Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls of Europe Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Day 6: Departure — After a delicious breakfast, we bid goodbye to Europe as we receive a transfer to the airport in time to board the flight back home. With an enriching experience, we leave with new friends and happy memories of one of the most beautiful continents on earth.Meals: Breakfast

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Paris: City Tour and Eiffel Tower — Welcome to the City Of Lights – Paris, which is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, and luxurious boulevards. On arrival, we visit the most famous landmark of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from its 2nd level. Built in 1889, and designed by the young engineer Gustav Eiffel, the tower stands 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall. Later, embark on a panoramic city tour of Paris to witness sights such as Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexander Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene Church, Opera Garnier, Louvre Palace, Cite Island, French Academy, Sorbonne University, Orsay Museum, Church of the Invalides, Military Academy, Trocadero Square, Palais De Chaillot and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.+