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Day 01: Arrival Nice

Arrival at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. You can explore the beautiful city or Promenade area on your own. Overnight in Nice.

Day 02: Nice

Morning, proceed to the half-day city tour of Nice. Explore the highlights of the picturesque city of Nice. Soak in the Mediterranean Sea views of this French Riviera jewel from the vantage point of Mt Boron. Watch the beautiful people stroll along the seafront Promenade des Anglais. Tour both Old Town and New Town, and visit the city's Russian Cathedral. Evening time is free at leisure. Overnight in Nice.

Day 03: Nice – Monte Carlo – Nice

Morning, proceed to explore the glamorous coastal towns of the French Riviera on a day trip to Eze and Monaco. See the changing of the guard at one of Monte Carlo's palaces, take a tour of a perfumery in Eze, and lap the world-famous circuit of the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco. Overnight in Nice.

Day 04: Nice - Cannes & Antibes - Nice

Morning, proceed to the seductive Mediterranean coast firsthand with a tour of Cannes and Antibes. Bask in the glow of Cannes, home of the famous film festival, where you can walk the gorgeous Croisette Boulevard to the Film Festival Palace. Visit Juan-les-Pins, Cap d’Antibes and La Garoupe, highlights of the region. Enjoy free time in chic Antibes to browse in boutiques or walk on the beach. Overnight in Nice.

Day 05: Nice - Guillaumes - Nice

Morning, proceed to Guillaumes is a charming village nestling at the bottom of the high valley of the Var river, on the road to the Cayolle pass. This former stronghold founded by Guillaume in the 10th century subsequently became a royal town in the 13th century, as shown by the Castle of Reine Jeanne and was later fortified by Vauban, It has a past to be proud of. To this day the ruins of the château perched on a rocky outcrop overlook the village, giving it an undeniably medieval air. Overnight in Nice.

Day 06: Nice – Paris

Morning, check out from the hotel, take a TGV train to Paris.  Arrival at Paris check-in into the hotel. Day is free at leisure. Overnight in Paris.

Day 07: Paris City Tour

Morning, proceed to visit the Versailles Palace:It has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art.Afternoon proceeds to explore the city of Paris which features the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Opéra Garnier, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de triomphe. Evening enjoy the Seine River cruise. Overnight in Paris.

Day 08: Paris

Morning, explore the Louvre Museum - world's largest art museum and home to the famous Mona Lisa painting in Paris. Afternoon visit the Musée du Parfum from where you can purchase perfumes of Grasse directly in Paris. Rest time is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Paris.

Day 09: Paris - Disneyland, Paris

Morning, proceed to Magic Kingdom at Disneyland Paris. The journey from Paris to Disney takes about one hour and you’ll have all day to discover this wonderful attraction. The ticket includes entry to Disneyland Paris Park where you’ll meet all the famous Disney characters. You also have access to Walt Disney Studios Park where you can get behind the scenes of Disney’s movies. Cartoons and tv-shows. Evening head back to Paris. Overnight in Paris.

Day 10:  Paris – Lucerne

Today early breakfast at the hotel proceed to the Railway station to board the train to Lucerne (To board the train you should have a swiss pass from the arrival date). Reach Lucerne and check in at the hotel. You can explore the beautiful city on foot OR spend the day at leisure. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 11: Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne

Morning, proceed for an excursion to Mt.Titlis. Take a train to Engelberg. On arrival proceed  to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR - provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, Black Forest region, lakes and mountains. Afternoon return to Lucerne and explore the Lucerne town, visit Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne and enjoy shopping. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 12: Lucerne - Interlaken

Breakfast at Hotel and Check out and reach Lucerne railway station. Board the famous Golden Pass panoramic train to Interlaken. Arrive in Interlaken and check into the hotel. You are free to explore Interlaken, the captivating "capital" of Switzerland's beautiful Bernese Oberland. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 13: Interlaken (Jungfraujoch Excursion)

Morning, proceed to the railway station to board the train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen , from where you take the cog wheel train that takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch the world’s highest railway station at11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and Ice Palace. Spend the evening at leisure. After returning to Lauterbrunnen, proceed to enjoy the Trummelbach waterfall Overnight at the hotel in Interlaken. 

Day 14: Lucerne – Schaffhausen  – Zurich

Morning, proceed to Schaffhausen and enjoy a spectacular view of Rhine fall. Rhine Falls is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. Then travel to Zurich, visit Zurich lake. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Zurich hotel.