Eight Days of European Exploration: France and Switzerland

Overview

Visit some of Europe’s most fantastic destinations, such as France and Switzerland, on a single holiday! This seven-night retreat lets you see the best of the classic European cities, with all accommodations, transfers, and guided excursions included in the package. Starting in France, you will travel through France and Switzerland before your break ends in the city of lights Paris.

Itinerary

Day 1

PARIS

Welcome to your tour We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

Day 2

PARIS

We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of France at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to Paris, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel. For those interested, there is an optional variety show in the evening.

Day 3

PARIS

We’ll start our day in central Paris, beginning with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace.

Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.

Day 4

PARIS - BURGUNDY - BEAUNE - LYON

Today, we’ll journey to the heart of France, passing through the Bourgogne region, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and world-class wines. Our first stop will be Beaune, a charming town in the center of Burgundy known for its flower-filled streets, hospice, and wine museum. After some free time for lunch and a walk, we’ll continue to Lyon, the former capital of Roman Gaul, located on the banks of the Rhône River. Lyon´s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, where we can enjoy a stunning view of the city. You’ll have some free time to explore at your leisure.

Note: In some cases, part of the group will stay in Chambéry, a city near Lyon. In these instances, we’ll travel to Chambéry in the evening for an overnight stay. In the morning, you’ll have time to visit this medieval-style city, the capital de la Saboya, known for its beautiful historic center and impressive castle.

Day 5

LYON - GENEVA - ZURICH

Today, we’ll travel to Switzerland. Upon arrival in Geneva, we’ll pass by the Palace of Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations) and explore the pretty English Garden with its flower clock and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe.

After lunch, we’ll continue our journey through Switzerland, traveling along the scenic routes by Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. We’ll drive along the Three Lakes region, enjoying views of magnificent vineyards set against the mountain backdrop. We’ll stop in Neuchâtel, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, explore the historic town center, or visit the beautiful 10th-century castle. Our journey will conclude in Zurich, where we’ll arrive in the late afternoon.

Note: Depending on the number of passengers traveling from Geneva to Zurich, this part of the trip may be done by train, in which case there will be no stop in Neuchâtel.

Day 6

ZURICH

With our guide, we’ll explore Zurich, the most populous city in Switzerland, and its financial and cultural heart. Known for its banks, Zurich has been twice recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich, with brief stops to enjoy the charming villages along the route. We’ll disembark in Rapperswil, a picturesque village renowned for its medieval castle. We’ll return to Zurich by train, providing an opportunity to experience the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system.

Note: Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be via public transport.

Day 7

ZURICH - LUCERNE - ZURICH

Today´s journey features stunning landscapes with tall mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery in the Interlaken region. Our first stop will be Grindelwald, where we’ll have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain. Once there, we’ll walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge. For those who are adventurous, crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers. We’ll have lunch on the mountain (included) before heading back down. Our next destination is Lucerne, one of Switzerland´s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy the charming cityscape. We’ll then return to Zurich.

Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

Day 8

ZURICH - STRASBOURG - PARIS

We’ll depart from Zurich and travel to the French region of Alsace, where we’ll visit its capital, Strasbourg—a charming city that beautifully blends French and German influences. You’ll have time to explore and get to know the city. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to Paris, arriving in the evening.

Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.

Hotel Options

Inclusion

General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Paris
Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)
Boat: River Seine in Paris, Zurich lake
Transfer: Montmartre District in Paris, Versailles Palace in Paris (entrance not included)
Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
Train: Rapperswil / Zurich
Funicular: Lyon, Cable Car to Grindelwald First
1 Lunch Included in: Lucerne

Exclusion

Flight Tickets
Visa to Europe
Entrances other than mentioned
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Travel Insurance

Departure & Pricing

Departure dates:

Month	Dates
May 2025	03,10, 17, 24 & 31
June 2025	07, 14, 21 & 28
July 2025	05, 12, 19 & 26
August 2025	02, 09, 16, 23 & 30
September 2025	06, 13, 20 & 27
October 2025	04 , 11, 18 & 25
November 2025	01, 08, 15, 22 & 29
December 2025	06, 13, 20 & 27

Pricing:

Date	City	Night	Hotel	Meal
As per departure date	Paris	03 Night	Any from below mentioned or similar	Breakfast
As per departure date	Lyon	01 Night	Any from below mentioned or similar	Breakfast
As per departure date	Zurich	03 Nights	Any from below mentioned or similar	Breakfast

Package Cost: Ground Services
Per Person on Double/Twin sharing:	AED 6799

Hotels:

MERCURE PARIS PORTE DE VERSAILLES EXPO**** Т.: 146485555 email: [email protected] 36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars 92170 PARIS FRANCE	MERCURE IVRY QUAI DE SEINE**** Т.: 146701717 email: [email protected] 5 ALLEE DE LA SEINE 94200 PARIS FRANCE	MERCURE PARIS LA DEFENSE 5**** Т.: 825802727 email: [email protected] 18-30 RUE BAUDIN PLACE CHARRAS COURBEVOIE 92400 PARIS FRANCE
NOVOTEL P. D´ITALIE**** Т.: 145211909 email: [email protected] 22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre 94270 PARIS FRANCE	CAMPANILE CENTRE LYON BERGES DU RHONE*** Т.: 478600309 email: [email protected] 4-6, RUE MORTIER CP 69003 LYON 69003 LYON FRANCE	HOLIDAY INN LYON VAISE**** Т.: 478646869 email: [email protected] 13 Avenue Victor Hugo, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune 69160 LYON FRANCE
APPARTCITY LYON CITE INTERNATIONALE*** Т.: 472001360 email: [email protected] 157, Grande Rue de Saint Clair - 69 300 CALUIRE-ET-CUIRE - France 69 300 LYON FRANCE	MOVENPICK AIRPORT**** Т.: 448088589 email: [email protected]; [email protected] Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8 8152 ZURICH SWITZERLAND	HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ**** Т.: 447982800 email: [email protected] Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen 8304 ZURICH SWITZERLAND
INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT**** Т.: 445727000 email: [email protected]; [email protected] Flughofstrasse 63 , Rmlang 8153 ZURICH SWITZERLAND	HOTEL IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT*** Т.: 443074700 email: [email protected] Heidi Abel-Weg 5, Zurich-oerlikon 8050 ZURICH SWITZERLAND	HOTEL IBIS ZURICH MESSE AIRPORT*** Т.: 443074700 email: [email protected] Heidi Abel-Weg 5, Zurich-oerlikon 8050 ZURICH SWITZERLAND

Important Information

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
Hotel confirmation, Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 72 hours prior to departure
Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, travel insurance and other related documents.
You are requested to check in online prior to the departure

Important note:

Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight and hotel fares may change at any point in time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs. and check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In the case of an early arrival before the check-in time, rooms must be booked from the previous night with corresponding charges to guarantee early check-in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
All visa approvals or rejections are subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
We act as facilitators for making travel arrangements and are not responsible for the granting or rejection of customer entry into any country. The sole decision rests with the concerned Embassy or Airline. We cannot be held liable for the same.
As a travel company, we are not responsible for any changes or cancellations in flights made by the airlines.
Cancellations due to any natural calamity or a pandemic leading to Force Majeure or lockdown in the destination resulting in flight or hotel cancellation will be subject to refund policies of the airline, hotel, etc. We will strive to obtain a maximum refund.

Booking Policy

In case Tours or Tickets cancelled after Booking 100 % charges will be applicable.

Payment Terms

Total amount of the flight & hotel cost is required at the time of booking.
The balance payment must be made 21 days prior to the departure failing which the services may be released.