France –> Vatican
Fortune Tours’ Excellent Europe Tour begins. Assemble at Kochi International Airport. After emigration and customs formalities at the airport, we depart to Paris by Oman Air. Welcome to Paris, unarguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the capital of France, of art and of fashion. Upon arrival you will be transferred for dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Paris.
Discovering Paris, The City of Love...The City of Lights, and its many splendid treasures. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Paris is as glorious and delightful as ever, where every moment is perfect bliss. Paris remains at the forefront of international trends. After breakfast at hotel, we visit the world famous and most visited Louvre Museum, the Louvre Museum, located in the Louvre Palace with its signature glass pyramid marking its entrance. Housing a collection of more than 1 million objects, the
Louvre boasts some of the world’s most famous art works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Michelangelo’s “Dying Slave” and the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo.”
Other popular exhibits include the extravagant apartments of Napoleon Ill, the ancient Code of Hammurabi, Egyptian antiquities and paintings by masters like Rembrandt and Rubens. Louvre Museum is located on the right bank of Seine river nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century is exhibited over an area of 60,600 square meters (652,300 square feet). The Louvre is the world's second most visited museum in the world after the Palace Museum in China. Later enjoy a panoramic city tour through the heart of Paris, exploring some of its most iconic landmarks. Drive along the elegant Champs-Elysées, admire the historic Arc de Triomphe, and take in the grandeur of Place de la Concorde.
Visit Eiffel Tower Top Level
After lunch, today we witness the famous Iron Lady’, Eiffel tower 3rd level (subject to availability), from where you will have a splendid view of Paris, beautiful city in the world. Visiting Eiffel Tower of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists. Towering more than 1,000 feet (300
meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Expo by Gustave Eiffel. One of the world’s most photographed tourist attractions. Visitors can ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city.
Seine River
Evening enjoy your time in a romantic cruise on the Seine river. You will get a chance to view the beautiful city from river Seine. The Seine is a 777-kilometre long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France and is crossed by many bridges and tunnels. Dinner
and overnight stay at hotel in Paris.
Grand-Place, Brussels
Breakfast & check out from hotel and proceed to Brussels in Belgium. Brussels is considered the capital of the European Union having a long history of hosting the institutions of the European Union within fertune’ its European Quarter. Later you will be visiting Grand-Place the central square of the City of Brussels. All over the world it is known for its decorative and aesthetic wealth. The Grand-Place is considered as one of the most beautiful places of the world. Near Grand Place is the most famous statue Manneken Pis, a little bronze boy peeing into Brussels fountain is one of Belgium’s most beloved landmarks.
Atomium
After lunch you view the Atomium, the landmark of Brussels. The Atomium is a building in Brussels originally constructed for Expo 58, the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, it stands 102 m (335 ft) tall. Its nine 18 m (59 ft) diameter
stainless steel clad spheres are connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Later proceed to Amsterdam, dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Netherlands.
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Holland to visit Keukenhof. Keukenhof is known as the garden of Europe and it is world’s largest flower garden. Keukenhof Tulip Gardens is opening on 19 March 2026 and will be open until 10 May 2026 as per the Keukenhof Official Website. Don’t miss the world’s most beautiful flower parade in Amsterdam. You will get a chance to enjoy the spring in Keukenhof, the flower-bulb region in Amsterdam. The park will be the best place to admire the beautiful Tulip flowers of Holland. Enjoy all the beautiful flowers in the indoor and outdoor gardens.
Keukenhof will be replaced by Madurodam for departures after 6th May 2026. Madurodam is Holland’s fun-filled miniature park and the major tourist attraction near Amsterdam. Madurodam is Holland’s most popular travel destinations in the Scheveningen district of the Hague in the Netherlands. It is
home to a range of 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks including the perfectly ornamented bridges, canals, windmills, and major landmarks from all around Holland. Later you will be visiting the traditional Wind Mill and clog shoes, the most common in Holland.
Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Dutch town of Zaandam, near Amsterdam. Historic windmills
and distinctive green wooden houses were relocated here to recreate the look of an 18th/19th-century village. You will also visit Catharina Hoeve cheese farm, where you can try a variety of Dutch cheeses.
Of course, before returning to Amsterdam, we will enjoy free time to walk and take the best pictures.
Amsterdam’s canal cruise
Cruising around Amsterdam’s canals is a quintessential experience for visitors to the city. With this tour,
see the city at its most magical as you set sail on an evening cruise with its picturesque waterways. Amsterdam’s canal cruise is a charming experience. Get on board and enjoy the most photogenic undiscovered part of Amsterdam. Later proceed for dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Cologne.
After breakfast you will be visiting Cologne cathedral, a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. Enroute Frankfurt the major financial hub, conveniently nestled along the Main river, Frankfurt is a beautiful ancient Imperial City. The city's skyline is highly dominated by sky risen buildings. Frankfurt is often tagged as a global city and is listed as one of the topmost traveling destinations offering various cultural activities. Later you will be transferred to Stuttgart in Germany. Stuttgart is the popular Automobile City in Germany and is the home of world’s leading car manufactures Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
After the breakfast we visit the world-famous Mercedes Benz Museum (subject to the availability). The Mercedes-Benz Museum is an automobile museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Stuttgart is home to the Mercedes-Benz brand and the international headquarters of Daimler AG. The current building, which stands directly outside the main gate of the Daimler factory in Stuttgart, was designed by UN Studio. Benz Museum covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz and historical moments of United Nations.
Later you will be transferred to Titisee in Germany. Titisee is the heart of the Black Forest, surrounded by dark fir forests, fairy tale woods and flowering meadows in Germany and is the home town of worldfamous cuckoo Clocks. Get invited to Cuckoo clock workshop and you will get a chance to buy one for your home.
After lunch you will be transferred to Switzerland, the dream destination of every traveler. On arrival in Switzerland, you will be transferred to Schaffhausen to visit the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfalls in Europe, located in River Rhine near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high. In the winter months, the average water flow is 250 m°/s, while in the summer, the average
water flow is 700 m°/s. The falls cannot be climbed by fish, except by eels that are able to worm their way up over the rocks.
Free time to enjoy the beauty of Rhine Falls. Later transfer to Central Switzerland. Central Switzerland is the region of the Alpine Foothills, geographically the heart and historically the origin of Switzerland
Central Switzerland consists of the three large cantons Lucerne, Schwyz and Uri and the three smaller cantons of Nidwalden, Zug and Obwalden. A popular highlight is located in the centre of inner Switzerland - the wonderful Lake Lucerne. Dinner and overnight stay in Switzerland.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Mount Titlis, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Switzerland. Mount Titlis is Central Switzerland’s loftiest peak attracting ski lovers from across the world. On a hair raising and unforgettable ride in cable car tothe top of Swiss Alps in at 3020 m /10000 ft. You will switch three different cable cars, and be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is the famous Rotair, which is the world’s first revolving cable car, on
which you will get an incredibly panoramic view of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and scenery, a visual treat for people across the world. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the stunning views offered by this snow-clad mountain at 10,000 feet. You will get a chance to enjoy lunch on top of the mountain.
Visit Luzern city
After lunch you will be transferred to the to Luzern, the beautiful city in Switzerland. Luzern, a compact city in central Switzerland, sits amid snowcapped mountains on the north end of Lake Lucerne. With its
colorful old town and the iconic Kapel Briicke and spired, turreted buildings, it's the storybook image of a Swiss town. Orientation tour of Luzern visit Luzern city, Luzern Lake, Keppel Bridge, Lion monument etc. The Lion monument of Lucerne is situated just outside the old city, up on a hill. The massive sandstone monument of a lion impaled with a spear is about 10 meters long and 6 meters wide and stands behind a pool of water. Here you will get an opportunity to buy Swiss chocolates & souvenirs etc. Later
transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Switzerland.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Italy by crossing the Gotthard Road Tunnel in Switzerland. Gotthard Tunnel is 16.9 kilometers (10.5 mi) in length below the St Gotthard Pass, a major pass of the Alps. At the time of the construction, in 1980, it was the longest road tunnel in the world; it is currently
the fourth-longest. The Gotthard Road Tunnel is one of the three tunnels that connect the Swiss Plateau to southern Switzerland.
St. Antony’s Basilica, Padua
After lunch you will be transferred to Padua in Italy. Later visit Padua Square, the largest square in the world and St. Antony’s Basilica. St. Antony’s Basilica famous with St. Antony and he was buried in a chapel within the large Basilica built to honour him, where his tongue is displayed for veneration in a
large reliquary. St. Antony is venerated all over the world as the Patron Saint for lost articles, and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things. Later transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Padua, Italy. Sant'Antonio is a giant edifice without a precise architectural style.
Over the centuries, it has grown under a variety of different influences as shown by the exterior details. It displays a strong influence of St. Antonys Basilica in Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at Padua Hotel.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice, the city of canals and gondola rides, where every narrow alley whispers tales of romance and every sunset paints a masterpiece across the sky. Venice is founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists. On arrival in Mestre, you board to a private boat which will take you to the heart of the traditional city on the bank of Adriatic Sea. At the heart of this enchanting city lies St. Mark’s Square, a place that’s more than just a collection of historic buildings and iconic landmarks. It’s the soul of Venice, a stage where history, culture, and Italian life play out in a spectacle that’s as captivating as the city itself. Admire the St. Mark's square with the St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs and you will get a chance to visit the World-famous Murano Glass Factory (subject to the availability). You will get a classic demonstration of Venetian Glass Making and will have a chance to buy for your home.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
After lunch you will be transferred to Pisa. Here we view Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral
Square. The Pisa tower's tilt began during construction, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades before the structure was completed, and gradually increased until the structure was stabilized by efforts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Pisa.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Rome. Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome's history spans more than two and a half thousand years. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at only around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe. After lunch you will visit St.Peter's basilica, the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and one of the largest churches in the world. St. Peter’s Basilica and square designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. After, you will have an exhilarating city tour with an English speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best- loved sights like Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Tiber river, Roman Forum, Fort Angelo, the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, Arch de Constantine, the Arch of Augustus & other important Roman monuments.
At the end of the City Tour we will visit Colosseum (subject to availability) is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy built with concrete and stone in seventh century. The Colosseum could hold 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Rome.
After the breakfast we visit Vatican City. Vatican is the smallest country in the world or a country with an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of 1,000, it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population. Vatican City is an independent state, the temporal seat of the
Pope, head of the worldwide Catholic Church; entirely surrounded by the city of Rome. We proceed to Vatican Square for Papal audience, to see the Pope. Papal audience held on every wednesdays if the Pope is in Rome, giving the world tourists the chance to "see the Pope" and receive the Papal Blessing
(Subject to the availability of Pope, Papal audience will be applicable only on Wednesdays in Rome. If we reach in any of the other day, Papal audience will be excluded from the itinerary)
Flight to Muscat
Later we proceed to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome, to board your departure flight to Cochin via Muscat.
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