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2 3 Contents MIKI TRAVEL Sales O ces Contacts OUR PASSION YOUR UK IRELAND A royal discovery in Britain A journey through Ireland OUR PASSION YOUR FRANCE North of France splendour South of France beauty OUR PASSION YOUR BENELUX The Grand Tour of Belgium and the Netherlands OUR PASSION YOUR GERMANY A short trip to Bavaria Berlin Potsdam OUR PASSION YOUR ITALY A week in Campania Puglia Basilicata Beautiful Venice OUR PASSION YOUR SCANDINAVIA Scandinavia in a nutshell Winter wonderland OUR PASSION YOUR SPAIN My week in Andalucia Madrid Toledo OUR PASSION YOUR SWITZERLAND Romantic Alps Switzerland Summer Splendour OUR PASSION YOUR CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE Golden Triangle Delights of Austria VOX POPGuide How does it work Let s take a look inside the app Audio guide 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Welcome MIKI TRAVEL GLOBAL WHOLESALE PARTNER SERVICES MIKI TRAVEL provides solutions for the needs of the modern travel industry 1 Quick action Quotation We have our experienced sales sta working in Europe and able to quote for you with a minimum time di erence 2 Competitive rates Our operation o ces make direct purchasing with suppliers in Europe 3 Service quality We care about the clients and will give the best solution to the clients and in order to realize successful tours our suppliers in Europe are frequently controlled by our operation o ces 4 Smooth operation Your contacts will always be a sales sta in Europe who will be working closely to you and have good knowledge of the market We are connected with our operation o ce and with our internal real time operating system SAFETY MIKI TRAVEL puts priority in safe travel Europe is known to be one of the safest places in the world However we prepare for any unexpected events which your client might face during their journey 1 Emergency Contact We provide the emergency contact number with nal documents The emergency number is a European phone number and is active 24 hours and 7 days a week All the calls from the clients will be reported to our sales who will then forward the reports to you You will be able to monitor the status of your clients through our sales 2 COVID 19 measure We will respect the guideline by local authorities and update you with the latest regulation during tour planning ABOUT MIKI TRAVEL We have over 50 years of experience Miki Travel was founded in 1967 For over 55 years we have been one of the leading providers of wholesales group and FIT travel programs We are a B2B only DMC in Europe and Japan We never deal with B2C and concentrate only on B2B business We will never be your competitors We have global network o ces in Europe and Japan A total of 32 o ces with hundreds of multilingual professionals worldwide Our sales team will work closely with you from 7 main o ces in Europe We are happy to arrange your tailor made tours in Europe With the support of our operation o ce in London and other o ces we can arrange services exible to meet your requirements You can give us your speci c itinerary requests or simply give us a rough idea duration and budget and we will nd a solution for you Our B2B hotel booking system Mikinet is used by customers in more than 100 countries worldwide Our customers can book a large number of alternatives more than 50 000 properties all over the world via Mikinet
5 4 OUR PASSION YOUR UK IRELAND Sales O ces Contacts The United Kingdom is today one of the most popular destinations in the world as it encompasses all the riches a famous country may have like historical locations such as Stonehenge the Cathedral of Canterbury or the Tower of London museums such as the National Gallery of the British Museum and its rich landscape from the Highlands down to Cornwall passing by the Lake District Please stop by the country of Ireland also rich for its history and its beautiful landscapes across the nation SALES OFFICES CONTACTS MIKI LONDON HEADQUARTERS 4 UK Ireland France Germany 68 Upper Thames St London EC4V 3BJ United Kingdom mikieurope group miki com MIKI BENELUX 4 Benelux Stroombaan 4 1181 VX Amstelveen The Netherlands myu benelux group miki com MIKI ROME 4 Italy Via Barberini 67 00187 Roma RM Italy dmc it group miki com MIKI BUDAPEST 4 Hungary Czech Republic Austria Budapest Ostrom u 27 1015 Hungary operation hu group miki com MIKI MADRID 4 Spain Portugal C de la Princesa 24 28008 Madrid Spain dmc es group miki com MIKI OSLO 4 Scandinavia Finland Iceland Kj rbokollen 30 1337 Sandvika Norway dmc nordic group miki com MIKI GENEVA 4 Switzerland Rue de Chantepoulet 1 1201 Gen ve Switzerland gvasales ch group miki com EDINBURGH DUBLIN Edinburgh is a city that possesses a unique beauty ancient and legendary Built on seven hills you can admire the city from several vantage points among which the highest is the Arthur s Seat followed by Calton Hill and then de nitely Castle Rock the seat of the historic castle With the city s skyline cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop Edinburgh is a must see when you start your visit across Scotland Dublin capital of the Republic of Ireland is on Ireland s east coast at the mouth of the River Li ey The city has been founded 1000 years ago and some its historic buildings include Dublin Castle dating to the 13th century and the imposing St Patrick s Cathedral Walk down the streets and stop for a drink in any Old Man Pub as the Dubliners call them What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Afternoon Tea Game of Thrones Studio Tour Afternoon tea is an old British tradition of having tea between 3 and 5 o clock in the afternoon accompanied by sweet or savory tidbits of food There are three types of afternoon tea cream tea paired with scones jam and cream light tea paired with scones and sweets and full tea paired with savouries scones sweets and a dessert Often associated with higher society members in the past today afternoon tea can be an occasional luxury or a birthday treat in a fancy hotel From the Night s Watch at Castle Black you ll follow the raven s ight to Winterfell the ancestral home of House Stark The mysteries of Dragonstone and House Targaryen will loom above you and a royal audience with House Lannister awaits Discover the world of Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland in the same studios the show was made
6 7 A royal discovery in Britain DAY Day 1 Edinburgh Arrival in Edinburgh overnight stay in Edinburgh Day 2 Edinburgh Full day sightseeing in Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle St Gile s Cathedral Royal Miles or for whisky lovers Edinburgh s new attraction Johnny Walker Princes Street or Hollywood distillery also fun to include the new shopping district St James Quater for stroll Overnight stay in Edinburgh 6 DAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n Edinburgh capital of Scotland and a must see n Visits of royal castles and palaces still used by the British Royal family n Visit of both Northern and Southern Ireland n Dublin capital of Ireland with an incredible history and culture Maghera Belfast Armagh Loch Lomond Edinburgh Day 5 London Royal themed sightseeing day in London Including Changing of the guards photo stop outside Buckingham Palace Visit to Royal Mews and then Traditional Afternoon tea at The Ruben s at the Palace Visit to Westminster Abbey Photostop at Big Ben London Eye Optional West End Musical at night Overnight stay in London Day 6 London Windsor Optional Tours Visiting Warner Bros Making of Harry Potter Visiting Windsor Castle where The Queen Elizabeth sleeps Overnight stay in London Day 7 London Departure from London A journey through Ireland Day 1 Dublin Arrival in Dublin Transfer to the hotel If arrival is early enough afternoon sightseeing tour to Glendalough with Irish Celtic Dinner Show Overnight in Dublin Day 2 Dublin Full day Sightseeing tour in Dublin including Guinness Storehouse Roe Co Whisky distillery St Patrick s Cathedral EPIC Museum or Dublin Castle Overnight in Dublin Day 3 Edinburgh Sterling Loch Lomond Kelpies Day trip excursion from Edinburgh to Stirling visit Stirling Castle Loch Lomond and Kelpies Overnight stay in Edinburgh Day 4 Edinburgh London LNER train journey from Edinburgh to London approx 4 5 hours sightseeing by coach Tower of London Tower Bridge The View from the Shard St Paul s cathedral and then hotel check in Overnight stay in London 7 DUBLIN LONDON Day 3 Dublin Armagh Banbridge Belfast In the morning departure for Armagh visit Long Meadow Farm for lunch and cider tasting demonstration of Irish soda bread making after the visit transfer to Banbridge visit Game of Thrones Studio tours after the visit transfer to Belfast and check in hotel Overnight in Belfast Day 4 Belfast London Derry In the morning sightseeing in Belfast including Belfast City Hall view from the coach Titanic Belfast entry In the afternoon Visit Giant s causeway after the visit transfer to London Derry Overnight in London derry Day 5 London derry Maghera Departure for Maghera visit Glen Shane Country Farm seeing the sheepdog s life as well as the demonstration of sheep shearing depending on the season visitors might have the opportunity to hold baby lamb and take photos after the visit transfer to London Derry and enjoy lunch at Waller City Brewery After lunch enjoy the walking tour in the walled city with the local guide Overnight in London derry Day 6 London derry Dublin Belfast Transfer to Dublin 4 hours by coach journey or Transfer to Belfast 1 hour 45min by coach journey We can set up another lovely day in Northern Ireland too such as a lake visit etc but in this case the staying city will be Belfast again
8 7 DAY OUR PASSION YOUR FRANCE France is the most popular destination for tourists in the world But why The reason is simple France has it all From gastronomy to the beautiful landscape there are 45 sites inscribed in the UNESCO world heritage list In France you can enjoy your holiday in a lot of di erent ways Paris the city of light will be perfect for a romantic escape in one of the world s most beautiful cities The France Riviera in the south east will allow you to relax under the sun in front of the sea For those who are gourmet and spending time in Bordeaux s region will be fantastic to drink good wine while eating local speciality CARCASSONNE SAINT MALO With its 3 kilometres of ramparts and its 52 towers the high town of Carcassonne situated on the left bank of the River Aude in Southern France is the largest forti ed city in Europe With its castle registered as a UNESCO protected site and rebuilt in the 18th century Carcassonne became one of the most visited cities in France The castle is itself surrounded by a Gallo Roman town which is also worth the visit Those who love heritage and old buildings can have a great time exploring the architectural treasures of Carcassonne Located on the northern shore of the historic region of Brittany is the town of Saint Malo former corsair town and surrounded ramparts making it a real forti ed city Although destroyed at 80 in August 1944 the city was rebuilt in its original style and is now a must stop in combination with the Mont Saint Michel A walk around the ramparts is essential and o ers stunning views of the sea the sandy beaches below the National Fort the port and the buildings inside the forti ed city TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n A discovery of Medieval France with Rouen and Mont Saint Michel n The memory of D day with the visit of some of the iconic beaches from the day St Malo Rouen Mont Giverny Saint Michel les ail rs Ve PARIS rs Tou boise ceau lois B Am enon Ch Chambord 9 North of France splendour Day 1 Paris Arrival in Paris Meet up with the assistant on arrival Transfer to restaurant for dinner Transfer to hotel Overnight in Paris Day 2 Paris Giverny Rouen Morning transfer to Giverny the famous home of painter Claude Monet Half day tour of museum and garden and lunch in a local restaurant Transfer to Rouen Half day visit to the city centre of Rouen Dinner in a local restaurant Overnight in Rouen Day 3 Rouen Normandy Mont Saint Michel Morning transfer to Omaha Beach one of the beaches used for D Day Brief visit of the beach and memorial museum Lunch in a local restaurant Transfer to Utah beach another beach used for D Day Visit of the beach and memorial museum Transfer to Mont Saint Michel Dinner and overnight at Mont Saint Michel base Day 4 Mont Saint Michel St Malo Tours According to the tide calendar a daily visit to Mont Saint Michel with lunch on the island If very early visit possibility of adding a short visit to the town of St Malo nearby End of the day transfer to Tours Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Tours Day 5 Tours Amboise Chenonceau Blois Morning transfer to Castle of Amboise place of burial of Leonardo da Vinci Visit of the castle Lunch in a local restaurant in Amboise Afternoon visits of the castles of Chenonceau famous for its building over the river and the castle Blois Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Tours What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Pro teroles Wine Tasting These chocolate covered pu pastries are lled with either whipped cream custard pastry cream or vanilla ice cream First created in the 13th century they were originally lled with cream cheese and herbs The sweet versions followed in the 17th century Today these small pu pastries are a must to try at the end of your meal Wherever you are in France you are sure to nd a local wine in the region you are visiting Some of the most famous will of course be the wines in the Bordeaux valley in Provence in the Cotes du Rhone but also in the Champagne region with its eponymous alcohol Let us know if you have any requests from people wanting to do some Eno tourism during their trip and we can organise any visit with a local specialist for you Day 6 Tours Chambord Paris Morning transfer to the Castle of Chambort biggest castle of all the castles in the Loire Valley Lunch in a local restaurant in Blois or Orleans Transfer back to Paris Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Paris Day 7 Paris Versailles According to the ight schedule morning visit to the Versailles Palace Lunch in a local restaurant in Versailles Afternoon transfer to Paris Airport or train station
10 South of France beauty 11 7 DAY Day 1 Toulouse Arrival in Toulouse Meet up with the assistant on arrival Transfer to Toulouse centre Afternoon tour of the city centre Dinner in local restaurant Overnight in Toulouse Day 2 Toulouse Saint Felix Lauragais Carcassonne Morning transfer to Saint Felix Lauragais Brief sightseeing of the village Transfer to Carcassonne Lunch in a local restaurant Afternoon sightseeing of Carcassonne Return to Toulouse Dinner in a local restaurant Overnight in Toulouse OUR PASSION YOUR BENELUX TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n Toulouse a large city in the south of France with an important history and heritage n Bordeaux and St Emilion prime locations for the discovery of French wines AMSTERDAM Capital of the Netherlands the city of Amsterdam is renown to be one of the best places to visit in Europe thanks to its glorious architecture of narrow houses its cultural heritage and its famous canal system Stop by the Rijksmuseum to see works of Rembrandt or Vermeer the Van Gogh Museum or just take a canal cruise through the city to discover Amsterdam in another way Day 3 Toulouse Bordeaux Morning transfer to Bordeaux Lunch in Bordeaux in a local restaurant Afternoon sightseeing in the city centre of Bordeaux classi ed UNESCO heritage site Dinner in a local restaurant in Bordeaux Overnight in Bordeaux Day 4 Bordeaux Saint Emilion Morning visit to the Cit du Vin museum dedicated to Wine Lunch in a local restaurant Afternoon transfer to Saint Emilion Sightseeing of village then visits of Vineyard and Wine cellar of St Emilion producers Return to Bordeaux Dinner in a local restaurant Overnight in Bordeaux Day 5 Bordeaux Bayonne Biarritz Morning transfer to Bayonne Brief city tour of Bayonne with a guide Lunch in a local restaurant Transfer to Biarritz Afternoon sightseeing tour of Biarritz Dinner in local restaurant by the sea Overnight in Biarritz Day 6 Biarritz Pau Lourdes Toulouse Morning transfer to Pau Visit of Pau Castle place of birth of Henri IV Lunch in local restaurant Afternoon transfer to Lourdes Brief visit of saint locations Transfer to Toulouse Dinner in a local restaurant Overnight in Toulouse Day 7 Toulouse Albi Morning transfer to Toulouse Airport or train station OR Morning transfer to Albi Half day Sightseeing in Albi Lunch in a local restaurant Transfer back to Toulouse Transfer to Airport or train station BELGIUM Belgium is a small country in the center of Europe but it is full of attractions such as world heritage sites beautiful cityscapes and delicious sweets such as chocolate and wa es Don t forget beer They have more than 1000 brands of beer NETHERLANDS An open minded and offbeat destination lled with nature vibrant cities and pretty villages ready to be discovered Charm your customers with a canal cruise hire a pedalboat or simply explore on foot Most places even Amsterdam Rotterdam are compact enough to see this way If your visit will take place during winter however fear not The latest attraction Floriworld a virtual real life ower experience is open year round Biarritz Bordeaux Bayonne Saint Emilion Pau Lourdes se lou u To Saint Felix Lauragais Carcassonne What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Pomme Frites Canal Cruise in Amsterdam There are not many dishes in the world that have risen to the popularity of pommes frites Originally invented in Belgium this simple dish is made of potatoes that are cut into lengthwise strips and deep fried in hot oil Although there is some rivalry between France and Belgium concerning the exact origin of pommes frites the fact is that there is no nation in the world which celebrates and enjoys this dish more than the Belgians They eat it on a daily basis as a side dish or as a snack while pommes frites shops called frietkots or fritures can be found throughout the country Belgian style pommes frites are freshly prepared cut into thicker strips and fried on the spot What better way to discover the great city of Amsterdam than via a Cruise through the 165 canals in the city centre created over the centuries to stimulate trade and transport Space is small and will allow you to privatise or have more intimate moments to discover the city Most canal cruises take around an hour in which you ll explore Amsterdam s UNESCO protected canal ring and discover plenty of interesting facts about the city along the way
12 13 7 The Grand Tour of Belgium and the Netherlands DAY Day 1 Amsterdam Arrival at Amsterdam airport and transfer to the hotel by coach After arrival at the hotel is free Overnight in Amsterdam Day 2 Amterdam Breakfast at hotel Full day visit of Amsterdam including potential visits to Anne Frank s House Heineken Brewery Tour the Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum or a canal boat tour Amsterdam is full of discoveries so if wished we can extend your stay in Amsterdam by an extra day Overnight in Amsterdam Day 3 Amsterdam Zaanse Schans Breakfast at hotel Morning departure to the city of Zaanse Schans in the Amsterdam suburbs Historic windmills and distinctive green wooden houses were relocated here to recreate the look of an 18th 19th century village You will be able to see the Windmills from up close and also visit a Clogs Museum After lunch departure for the city of the Hague Visit of the Mauritius museum a museum with paintings from Rembrandt and Vermeer Return to Amsterdam and overnight Day 4 Amsterdam Gouda Kinderdijk Antwerp Breakfast at hotel Departure for Gouda Visit of the Stroopwa el workshop the Gouda Cheep experience and the Gouda Cheese Market At end of the visit departure for Antwerp If the tour takes place in September possibility of passing through Kinderdijk to see the illuminated windmills on the water Free time in Antwerp and overnight Day 5 Antwerp Bruges Brussels Breakfast at hotel Morning visit of Antwerp including Ruben s house and the visit of the Diamond district After lunch departure for Brugges further west Afternoon visit of the city centre of Bruges including the Groeningemuseum and the visit to some chocolate shops Departure end of the day for Brussels Overnight in Brussels Day 6 Brussels After breakfast full day sightseeing of the center of Brussels including the Grande Place the Old England Building the Palais Royal and laughing at the Manneken Pis Enjoy some time in drinking some beer in one of the many pubs in the city Overnight in Brussels Day 7 Free time in Brussels until departure to Airport If tour takes place in April or May possibility of organising a day trip to Halle to see the beautiful bluebell forest which is exactly a forest with a purple carpet of bluebells everywhere OUR PASSION YOUR GERMANY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The traditional Netherlands with views of Windmills Clogs and Flowers n The Chocolate and Diamond cultures of Bruges and Antwerp Few countries have had as much impact on the world as Germany which has given us the Hanseatic League the Reformation and yes but also the printing press the automobile You ll quickly discover that the local food is so much more than sausages and pretzels schnitzel and roast pork accompanied by big mugs of foamy beer We will support you with any arrangement in Germany with our professional sta who have perfect knowledge of the country NEUSCHWANSTEIN Zaanse Schans Gouda Bruges Amterdam One of the most incredible castles in Western Europe the castle of Neuschwanstein is located in Southern Germany near the Austrian border King Ludwig II planned this fairy tale pile himself with the help of a stage designer rather than an architect He envisioned it as a giant stage on which to recreate the world of Germanic mythology inspired by the operatic works of his friend Richard Wagner The most impressive room is the S ngersaal Minstrels Hall whose frescos depict scenes from the opera Tannh user Kinderdijk Antwerp Brussels What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Schwarzw lder Kirschtorte Memorial of the Berlin Wall Black Forest cherry cake is a popular German dessert consisting of chocolate sponges that are coated in whipped cream and dotted with kirschwasser infused cherries Some varieties use the kirschwasser brandy to soak the chocolate layers or to lightly avour the whipped cream When assembled the cake is lavishly decorated with whipped cream chocolate shavings and cherries Berlin is a city that has been heavily impacted by its recent history through the third Reich then with the split in two for over 40 years With a guide take some time to walk around the German capital to discover those cities and notably the memorial of the Berlin Wall The memorial contains the last piece of Berlin Wall with the preserved grounds behind it and is thus able to convey an impression of how the border forti cations developed until the end of the 1980s
14 A short trip to Bavaria 4 DAY Day 1 Munich Arrival at the Munich airport and transfer to the hotel by coach After arrival at the hotel is free Overnight in Munich Day 2 Munich Hohenschwangau Breakfast at hotel One day excursion in Hohenschwangau Linderhof castle by Coach Neuschwanstein castle King Ludwig II planned this fairy tale pile himself with the help of a stage designer rather than an architect He envisioned it as a giant stage on which to recreate the world of Germanic mythology inspired by the operatic works of his friend Richard Wagner The most impressive room is the S ngersaal Minstrels Hall whose frescos depict scenes from the opera Tannh user Linderhof castle A pocket sized trove of weird treasures Schloss Linderhof was Ludwig II s smallest but most sumptuous palace and the only one he lived to see fully completed Finished in 1878 the palace hugs a steep hillside in a fantasy landscape of French gardens fountains and follies Overnight in Munich Day 3 Munich Breakfast at hotel Full day hop on hop bus tour including Grand circle Tour 02 in Munich city Marienplatz Munich s Marienplatz with the New Town Hall is the world famous center of the Bavarian capital Whether it s a carillon Christmas market master celebration or happy people from all over the world strolling there is a lot going on around the Marian column in every season Residenz Home to Bavaria s Wittelsbach rulers from 1508 until WWI the Residenz is Munich s number one attraction The amazing treasures as well as all the trappings of the Wittelbachs lifestyle over the centuries are on display at the Residenzmuseum which takes up around half of the palace BMW Museum From technological advancement and the evolution of BMW s most famous cars to a projected image of the future the futuristic building o ers visitors a fascinating look into the brand through exhibitions of cars engines turbines motorcycles and small planes amongst much more Stay at 4 star hotel in Munich city centre Day 4 Munich Breakfast at hotel Keep your luggage at the hotel storage Free time until departure Pick up at the hotel by the driver and transfer to the Munich airport by Private car 5 DAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n Munich and its Bavarian history n The castles of Hohenschwangau and Linderhof the most beautiful castles in the world n Berlin capital of Germany and with a very rich history dating back to the 13th century n Potsdam former Prussian capital with many UNESCO sites making a perfect day trip from Berlin Potsdam Berlin 15 Berlin Potsdam Day 1 Berlin Arrival at the Berlin airport and transfer to the hotel by coach After arrival at the hotel is free Stay at 4 star hotel in Berlin city centre Day 2 Berlin Breakfast at hotel Full day sightseeing tour in Berlin with coach including visits to Checkpoint Charlie Lustgarten Brandenburg Gate the Reichstag Schloss Bellevue Siegess ule and Potsdamer Platz Stay at 4 star hotel in Berlin city centre Day 3 Berlin Breakfast at hotel Full day sightseeing tour in Berlin with coach Enjoy the international city that combines the modern and the history Visit of the Berlin Cathedral Unter Den Linden street and Kulturforum with Philharmonie Stay at 4 star hotel in Berlin city centre Day 4 Berlin Potsdam Breakfast at hotel Full day Excursion to Potsdam Transfer to Potsdam by coach Visit of the following locations Old Dutch Quarter Filmmuseum Sanssouci Palace Neues Palais and the Orangery Transfer back to Berlin with the coach Stay at 4 star hotel in Berlin city centre Munich Hohenschwangau Day 5 Berlin Breakfast at hotel Keep your luggage at the hotel storage Free time until departure Pick up at the hotel by the driver and transfer to the Berlin airport by Private transfer
16 7 DAY OUR PASSION YOUR ITALY Italy has been recognized as one of the most attractive destinations in the world with its historical monuments rich contents of art and food culture We can also o er you the variety of the landscape region by region North Italy with Alps and Dolomites mountains Tuscany with beautiful Orcia Valley Rome the Eternal city south Italy with the beautiful landscape of the Amal coast and much more There are 55 sites of UNESCO world heritage 50 of cultural and 5 natural ALBEROBELLO FLORENCE Alberobello is a fascinating place where the major attraction is trulli the traditional dome shaped buildings made from the local stone The town is surrounded by the olive groves and vineyards typical of the region As well as its houses the town of Alberobello is very tied to ancient traditions and has developed a ourishing handicraft industry especially related to the manufacture of iron the production of baskets in olive wood and the production of renowned wine and oil and not last one the local cuisine with famous hand made pasta named orecchiette Florence s Museums palaces and churches house some of the world s greatest artistic treasures The most famous sites include the Duomo the Baptistery the U zi the Bargello and the Accademia The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are real art galleries and the library of San Lorenzo is a magni cent exhibition of Michelangelo s architectural genius Stroll through the oldest streets of the city until you reach the Arno River cross the Ponte Vecchio and experience the newest area of Florence the Oltrarno TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The Amal Coast its incredible view and its lemon trees n Alberobello and its one of a kind shaped house Pompei Trani Naples Alberobello Locorotondo Sorrento What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Napoletana Pizza The Last Supper Italy s most emblematic culinary creation the genuine pizza Napoletana is made with just a few simple ingredients and prepared in only two variations marinara the basic Neapolitan pizza topped with a tomato based sauce avored with garlic and oregano and margherita which is topped with tomatoes mozzarella and fresh basil leaves a delicious combination whose colors are said to represent the Italian ag Eaten everywhere in Italy everybody knows however that it remains the best in its birthtown Naples Miki Travel Rome can help you organise a workshop where you will be able to learn how to make a proper pizza One of Leonardo da Vinci s most celebrated painting is exhibited in Milan and is a must see if you are travelling through the north of Italy Demand is high and prebooking is de nitely necessary to see it but Miki Travel Rome can de nitely help you with any bookings to see this one of a kind masterpiece Day 1 Naples Meet our assistant and transfer by private coach from airport to hotel in Naples for check in Overnight in Naples Day 2 Naples Breakfast at the hotel Departure by private coach for a full day guided tour of the cosmopolitan city of Naples Beautifully spread on the Bay of Naples and overlooked by Mount Vesuvius Naples is a vibrant city with charismatic narrow and noisy streets ancient churches a medieval university palaces street markets and hundreds of caf s bars and restaurants Don t forget that Naples is where pizza was invented and chefs in the area are still perfecting the dish to this day enjoy a fantastic Neapolitan pizza Late afternoon return to the hotel in Naples and overnight 17 A week in Campania Puglia Basilicata Day 3 Naples Sorrento Pompei Breakfast at the hotel Meet with guide and visit Sorrento by private coach A perfect day between art culture and amazing landscapes visit in just one day the colourful Sorrento and plunge into history visiting the astonishing Pompeii Ruins Look towards the seas from the land in Sorrento and stroll around the historic centre and Piazza Tasso until time for lunch in a panoramic restaurant After lunch we head to the world renowned Pompeii Archaeological Area As you walk take some time to stop and look up at the majestic grandeur of Mount Vesuvius a true force of nature in every sense of the phrase Late afternoon return to the hotel in Naples and overnight Day 4 Naples Trani Locorotondo Alberobello Breakfast at the hotel In the morning departure by private bus and guide to Puglia visit the delightful Trani an important port during medieval times of Jewish origin with lovely Romanesque architecture Nowadays it is a picturesque shing port famous for its sweet Moscato wine as well for its exquisite Cattedrale di San Nicola Pellegrino Free lunch Drive through the Itria valley to Locorotondo which is a fascinating village with numerous white houses particularly pointed roofs Continue to Alberobello famous for its traditional and mysterious trulli dwellings constructed from the local limestone in a dry stone fashion with conical roofs The rst trulli were built in prehistoric times Many are adorned with large symbols some religious some pagan and some celestial you really are stepping back in time Overnight in Alberobello Day 5 Alberobello Breakfast at the hotel Meet with your local guide for a full day walking tour Alberobello Visit the Church Sant Antonio we will visit the famous church in Trullo from the inside and Monumental Rione Monti o ers the opportunity to freely visit the Trulli used as souvenir shops artisan shops bars restaurants Visit the Belvedere a panoramic terrace from which you will admire the district of Rione Monti Finally you will feel the hospitality of the inhabitants of Alberobello who will open the doors of their Trulli homes and make you taste the delicious Rosolio a liqueur typical of the place which takes its name from the rose petals with which it is produced tasting of local wine Fava beans local cheese Lunch in a local restaurant Return to the hotel and overnight Day 6 Alberobello Matera Breakfast at the hotel Today you will move to the Basilicata region by private coach without guide to visit Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site A remarkable ancient town thought to be one of the rst inhabited places in Italy Visit the famous Sassi with a local guide caves and shelters dug into the rock since prehistoric times and used as houses until the 50s They became an area on the edge of the city until they were rediscovered and revalued Free lunch Late afternoon return to the hotel in Alberobello and overnight Day 7 Alberobello Naples Breakfast at the hotel In the morning departure by private bus to Naples Then transfer to Naples s airport which is the end of our services
18 19 4 Beautiful Venice DAY Day 1 Venice Arrival at Venice airport transfer in Venice Island with a coach or a private boat with a welcome assistant To the nearest hotel point basically San Marco or Rialto then on foot reach hotel and check in Day 2 Venice Breakfast at the hotel 10 30 Meeting with a guide in San Marco at clock tower walking tour of Ducal Palace only on Friday Saturday Sunday entrance fee included 1 hour and a half a guide on board in 5 languages Italian English French German Spanish Lunch free not included 14 45 or 17 00 meeting in calle larga dell Ascension Close to Museo Correr in front of the postal o ce in San Marco for Gondola ride 30 minutes with an assistant on board in 5 languages Italian English French German and Spanish Only on Friday Saturday and Sunday You can also use Audio POPGuide system during your free walking itinerary Walking transfer to your hotel and overnight stay OUR PASSION YOUR SCANDINAVIA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The 118 islands of Venice all one of a kind with its canals going through them n The Lagoon islands of Murano Burano and Torcello all very di erent from the rest of Venice Venice Scandinavia is a region with historical linguistic and cultural ties Whether you are dreaming of a quiet holiday in nature at your own relaxed pace or to submerge yourself into the bustling urban centres lined with pastel coloured houses all can be found here With the Norwegian fjords the archipelagos of Sweden the lowlands of Denmark the Auroras of Finland the hot springs of Iceland and much much more No matter what time of year you decide to visit there will be something new and exciting waiting for you BERGEN ROVANIEMI Bergen is a city on Norway s southwestern coast It s surrounded by mountains and fjords including Sognefjord the country s longest and deepest Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf once a center of the Hanseatic League s trading empire The Fl ibanen Funicular goes up Fl yen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived Located in the north of Finland Rovaniemi is the capital of the Lapland region famous for its deers and being the home of Santa Claus You are actually able to meet the latter and visit his village where it is christmas all year long Use the city also as a base to go on an excursion to the artic cirlce with Sleigh dogs to go see Reindeers in the wild The town is also home to Arktikum a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Sm rg sbord King Crab Safari An epic and abundant Swedish bu et Sm rg sbord is a very popular way of serving a large number of guests either at home or more often in upscale hotels at formal parties or weddings The rules of etiquette suggest that a person must make at least four visits to the table rst choosing dishes such as herring salmon or shell sh then cold meats such as pork sausages or liver p t s Travel very up north with us to Troms in the north of Norway in the Arctic Circle to go looking for King Crabs The king crab is the biggest and most delicious shell sh you will ever have the chance of tasting These crabs can measure up to 180 cm long and are absolutely delicious You can t miss this experience if you travel there Day 3 Venice Lagoon Islands Breakfast at the hotel 10 30 Meeting at the welcome stand near San Marco excursion to the lagoon Islands every day available duration 6 hours Murano 1hour and 15 minutes Burano 1 hour and a half Torcello 1 hour with a guide on board in 5 languages Italian English French German Spanish Lunch free entrance Fee not included Walking transfer to your hotel and overnight stay Day 4 Venice Breakfast at the hotel After breakfast at your hotel enjoy some free time to do some last minute shopping in Venice Accordingly with your departure plan meeting in San Marco or Rialto for transfer by coach to the airport
20 10 Scandinavia in a nutshell DAY Day 1 Copenhagen Hillerod Arrival at Copenhagen airport The Coach will meet the group from the airport with a group name board Our local guide will meet the group in the city centre for a half day guided tour in Hillerod and Copenhagen areas Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Frederiksborg slot Canal Cruise Nyhavn Tivoli with dinner inside the park Both lunch and dinner will be arranged in Copenhagen city Overnight stay in one of our selected 4 star hotels in Copenhagen Day 2 Copenhagen Breakfast at hotel The group will leave for a half day guided tour around Copenhagen Our guide will meet the group at the city centre sightseeing spot Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Amalienborg slot Radhuset Little Mermaid Lunch will be arranged in Copenhagen city After lunch and a short break the coach will drive the group towards the DFDS pier Overnight stay on cruise DFDS from Copenhagen to Oslo with dinner on board Coach on board DFDS too Day 3 Oslo Lillehammer Breakfast on DFDS Cruise Around 10h00 Our English speaking guide will meet the group at Oslo pier for a half day guided tour in the Oslo area Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops The national museum Oslo city hall Aker Brygge The Vigeland Park Tasty lunch will be arranged in Oslo city Around 16h00 Coach with the group departure for Lillehammer Here you can take a self exploring tour of this nice small city Dinner will be arranged in Lillehammer Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Lillehammer Note Winter season can skip Day 4 and Day 5 and directly drive from Oslo to the Geilo overnight Day 4 Lillehammer Geiranger Loen Breakfast at hotel 08h00 group departure for part of the fantastic fjord views in Norway Geiranger fjord area available only May Oct and the Nordfjord area which are surrounded by some of the steepest mountains on the entire west coast Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Geiranger Hellesylt tourist ferry May Oct only Scenic valley roads and viewpoints among the fjords area Tasty lunch and dinner will be arranged serving authentic local meals from the fjord areas Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in the Fjord area of Norway Day 5 Loen Briksdal Fjaerland Flam Breakfast at hotel 08h00 group departure for Briksdal one of the most famous glacier areas in Norway Then drive south towards naeroyfjord Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Briksdalsbreen natural glacier visit with Troll cars transfer May Oct only Norwegian Glacier Museum Tasty lunch and dinner will be arranged serving authentic local meals from the fjord area Stay at one of our selected good quality hotels in the Fjord area of Norway 10 DAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The visit of 4 di erent countries in under two weeks n The excursion through the Norwegian fjords Lillehammer Bergen Helsinki Oslo Stockholm Hillerod Copenhagen Scandinavia in a nutshell Day 6 Flam Gudvangen Voss Bergen Breakfast at hotel 08h00 group departure for naeroyfjord excursion the most visited fjord in Norway After a half day excursion in the am area the group will then continue to Norway s second largest city Bergen Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Gudvangen Flam ferry Flam Myrdal Mountain train Bergen Floien funicular sh market Bryggen area Tasty lunch will be arranged serving authentic local meals from the fjord area Dinner will be arranged in Bergen with a variety of meal options Stay in one of our selected 4 stars hotels in Bergen city Day 7 Bergen Stockholm Breakfast at hotel 08h00 a local coach will transfer the group from the hotel to Bergen airport and the group will take a ight Bergen Stockholm After landing at Stockholm airport a local coach will meet the group at the airport with a name board then continue for a half day guided city tour Our English speaking guide will meet the group in Stockholm city near the sightseeing place Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Stockholm old town area Tasty lunch and dinner will be arranged in Stockholm with a variety of meal options Stay in one of our selected 4 stars hotels in Stockholm Flam Loen Geiranger 21 Day 8 Stockholm Breakfast at hotel 08h00 our English speaking guide will meet the group at the hotel lobby then a local coach will take the group for a full day guided city tour in Stockholm Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Vasa Museum Stadshuset City Hall Tasty lunch will be arranged in Stockholm city Stay on board overnight cruise to Helsinki STO HEL dinner on the Cruise Day 9 Helsinki Breakfast on cruise After the cruise arrives at Helsinki pier our English speaking guide and local coach will meet you there with a group name board and start a full day guided tour Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Sibelius Park Temppeliaukion Kirkko Uspenskin Katedraali Tasty lunch and dinner will be arranged in Helsinki with a variety of meal options Stay in one of our selected 4 stars hotels in Helsinki Day 10 Helsinki Breakfast at hotel After breakfast and checking out of the hotel a local coach will transfer the group from the hotel to Helsinki airport We wish you a safe and pleasant ight trip back home
22 8 Winter wonderland DAY 23 OUR PASSION YOUR SPAIN Lapland Santa and Magical Northern Scandinavia tour Day 1 Helsinki Arrival at Helsinki airport A local Coach will meet the group from the airport with a group name board Our English speaking guide will meet the group in Helsinki city centre for a full day guided tour of the Helsinki area Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Senate Square Parliament House Market Square Toumiokirkko Sibelius Monument City Hall Both lunch and dinner will be arranged in Helsinki city Overnight stay in one of our selected 4 star hotels in Helsinki Day 2 Helsinki Rovaniemi Breakfast at hote Our local coach will transfer the group to Helsinki airport the group will y to Rovaniemi Santa s hometown north of Finland After landing at Rovaniemi airport our local guide and the coach will greet the group at the airport with a group name board then start the magical journey of the winter wonderland tour Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Rovaniemi Church Rovaniemi Old Train Station If the weather is good a maximum 4 hour northern light hunting coach tour will be arranged from 21h00 This tour can be exible choosing one of the days during this tour in Finnish Lapland Lunch and dinner will be arranged in Rovaniemi Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Rovaniemi Day 3 Rovaniemi Kalix Kemi Rovaniemi Breakfast at hotel 09h00 The coach will drive the group for a return trip to Kalix where we take the Icebreaker cruise activity After visiting the snow castle in Kemi the coach will drive back to Rovaniemi Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Polar Exp Icebreaker lunch Kemi Snow Castle Dinner will be arranged in Rovaniemi Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Rovaniemi Day 4 Rovaniemi Breakfast at hotel Today the coach will drive the group for a full day tour in Rovaniemi Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Ice shing experience by snowmobile with light lunch Reindeer Safari Santa Clause village Arctic circle certi cate and meeting Santa Dinner will be arranged in Rovaniemi Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Rovaniemi Day 5 Rovaniemi Saariselka Ivalo Breakfast at hotel After breakfast the coach will drive the group even north to Saariselka and Ivalo where glass roofed Igloo villages are located Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Siida museum Kultamuseo gold museum snowshoe hiking Lunch and dinner will be arranged at local restaurants on routes Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Ivalo Aurora Village Day 6 Ivalo Kirkenes Breakfast at hotel 0900 The coach will continually drive the group even north to Kirkenes a northern town in Norway Do not forget to check your clock there is a 1 hour time di erence between Finland and Norway Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops King Crab Safari at Snow hotel with King crab meal lunch snow hotel visit Dinner will be arranged at a restaurant in Kirkenes Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Kirkenes TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n Meeting Santa Claus a once in a lifetime opportunity n Travelling through the winter snow of Finland with Reindeers Kirkenes Troms Ivalo Saariselka Rovaniemi Kalix Spain is the third country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world with 48 in total and one of the world s leading tourist destinations A vast country with an average of 300 days of sunshine each year a rich story and a wide variety of landscapes that will charm any traveler From the Alhambra fortress in Granada to the famous pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela and the unparalleled Sagrada Familia just one of many Gaudi s masterpieces in Barcelona Not to mention the world famous museums like Madrid s Prado and Reina So a to Bilbao s modernist Guggenheim As if that weren t enough the breathtaking gastronomy is sure to be another highlight of your trip Experience delicious seafood abundant and fresh vegetables traditional dishes like paella or even the renowned tapas and the original pintxos All of it of course regaled with the best of wines SEVILLA MADRID Sevilla is the fourth largest city in Spain Although its Muslim architectural in uence is the most striking it had long been a cultural centre of great importance proof of it is the 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can nd in the city the Alc zar the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies One shouldn t leave the city without visiting at least one of these precious monuments Madrid Spain s central capital is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro It s renowned for its rich repositories of European art including the Prado Museum s works by Goya Vel zquez and other Spanish masters The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico lined Plaza Mayor and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory displaying historic weaponry What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Paella Alhambra Palace Paella is a one pot specialty that is based on sa ron avoured rice while the additional ingredients may include meat seafood or vegetables Although paella originated in Valencia where it was made with seasonal vegetables poultry rabbit and snails in modern day Spain the name is used for all rice dishes prepared in a paellera or paella the traditional shallow pan that is used both for cooking and serving We can help organise for you a workshop where you will try to prepare your own paella The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman forti cations and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid 13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada who built its current palace and walls with many intricate details It was converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I Sultan of Granada After the conclusion of the Christian Reconquista in 1492 the site became the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella Alhambra Palace is today a must see if you are in Andalucia in order to better understand the history of the region Kemi Helsinki Day 7 Kirkenes Troms Breakfast at hotel 08h00 After breakfast a local coach will drive the group to Kirkenes airport the group will y to Troms the most beautiful city in northern Norway After the group arrives at Troms airport an English speaking guide and local coach will meet the group with a name board and then start a full day guided tour Entrances tickets and sightseeing stops Ishavskatedralen Cathedral Aurora husky visit Fjellheisen cable car Tasty lunch and dinner will be arranged in Troms Stay in one of our selected good quality hotels in Troms Day 8 Troms Breakfast at hotel After breakfast and checking out of the hotel a local coach will transfer the group from the hotel to Troms airport We wish you a safe and pleasant ight trip back home
24 5 My week in Andalucia DAY Day 1 Granada Arrival at the airport in Granada and Transfer to the hotel in Granada by coach Our driver will be waiting for you at arrival lobby with your name board and take you directly to the hotel Half Day guided tour with local guide or self guided tour using POPGuide See end of brochure for more information Possibility of including entrance for Alhambra Palace on request Overnight in Granada 4 DAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The Spanish and Muslim heritage of Granada n The village of Ronda and its construction on a rock n Madrid capital of Spain and free for you to roam around n Toledo former capital of spain and its old town Day 2 Granada Nerja M laga Breakfast at the hotel From Granada to Nerja by coach Free time in Nerja using POPGuide Nerja is a tourist town located on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain The Balcony of Europe situated on a promontory overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding mountains Departure to M laga by coach Arrival at the hotel Free time in M laga after arrival Overnight in M laga Day 3 M laga Mijas Ronda Seville Breakfast at the hotel From M laga to Mijas by coach Free time in Mijas using POPGuide The municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol is one of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia a village nestled in the mountains that retains the typical charm of the white Andalusian villages From Mijas to Ronda by coach Free time in Ronda using POPGuide Ronda is located in the most north western part of the province of M laga in a basin surrounded by mountains giving it a magical character The New Bridge constitutes together with the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda the symbol and soul of the city From Ronda to Sevilla by coach Free time in Sevilla upon arrival Overnight in Sevilla Day 4 Seville Breakfast at the hotel Full Day guided tour with a local guide or self guided tour with POPGuide Sevilla is the fourth largest city in Spain Although its Muslim architectural in uence is the most striking it had long been a cultural centre of great importance proof of it is the 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can nd in the city the Alc zar the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies One shouldn t leave the city without visiting at least one of these precious monuments 24 hours hop op hop o ticket will be provided to you on request to move around Seville Overnight in Sevilla Day 5 Seville Breakfast at the hotel Pick up at the hotel by coach and departure for the airport Pick up time will be 3hours before your ight departure Toledo Ronda Seville Mijas M laga Granada Nerja Madrid 25 Madrid Toledo Day 1 Madrid Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Madrid by coach Our driver will be waiting for you at the arrival lobby with your name board and take you directly to the hotel Free after the arrival 48 hours hop o hop on bus will be provided to you on request to move around Madrid Note 1 Hotel is available for check in only after 15 00 Note 2 Driver will wait for you max 1 hour after landing time Overnight in Madrid Day 2 Madrid Breakfast at the hotel Full Day guided tour with guide or self guided tour using POPGuide We will reserve the entrance to the Prado Museum in the morning The Prado Museum is the main Spanish national art museum It is widely considered to have one of the world s nest collections of European art dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century based on the former Spanish Royal Collection and the single best collection of Spanish art Founded as a museum of paintings and sculpture in 1819 it also contains important collections of other types of works The numerous works by Francisco Goya the single most extensively represented artist as well as by Hieronymus Bosch El Greco Peter Paul Rubens Titian and Diego Vel zquez are some of the highlights of the collection Overnight in Madrid Day 3 Madrid Toledo Breakfast at hotel Morning group excursion to Toledo in English Immerse yourself in a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo Walk through the old town following your local guide Visit the famous painting by El Greco The Burial of the Count of Orgaz or one of the most important Gothic style cathedrals in the area Did you know that Toledo was once the capital of Spain Afternoon free time in Madrid Overnight in Madrid Day 4 Madrid Breakfast at hotel Pick up at hotel by coach and departure for airport Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby with your name board Pick up time will be 3hours before your ight departure
26 7 DAY OUR PASSION YOUR SWITZERLAND At the crossroads of Europe Switzerland has always attracted visitors since the 18th century Hardly any other country can boast of uniting so many di erent regions atmospheres and cultures over such a small area From the Mediterranean lifestyle of Ticino to the highest mountain peaks of Europe Alps passing through beautiful medieval cities surrounded by lakes Switzerland has much to o er to the visitors ZERMATT LUCERNE Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn The town s touristic development is closely linked to what is most probably the world s most famous mountain the Klein Matterhorn along with it being a historic hub for skiing and mountaneering The vacation destination is a car free zone has preserved its original character and o ers nearly unlimited possibilities as far as excursions are concerned Lucerne with its majestic lake at its heart is embedded within impressive panoramic mountain views Thanks to its attractions world class shops the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi Pilatus and Stanserhorn the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The Swiss Alps and their breathtaking landscape n The Funicular and trains used to get around the country and locations Grindelwald Lausanne Montreux Geneva What activity to do in 2023 Swiss Fondue Matterhorn Cable car Fondue is Switzerland s national dish a melting pot of di erent avours and aromas like the country itself a melting pot of people and di erent cultures Its name comes from the French word fondre meaning to melt and it was rst described in Homer s Iliad as a mixture of goat cheese our and wine Fondue s key ingredient is cheese that is melted over a re with a lot of regional varieties and avourful additions such as cherry brandy white wine or a sprinkle of nutmeg It was invented out of necessity when the alpine locals and traveling herders relied only on cheese wine and bread to get them through the winter Experience the Matterhorn king of the mountains from the highest cable car station in Europe Don t miss the breath taking journey with the Matterhorn glacier ride the world s highest 3S cableway or the 360 view of the highest peaks of the Alps and 14 glaciers in three countries from the panoramic platform at the very top While you are at the top pass by the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise a museum carved in the ice itself with some beautiful sculptures and a culinary restaurant Romantic Alps Day 1 Geneva Evian Les Bains Lausanne Morning arrival in Geneva for half day sightseeing including photo stops at Jet d Eau Fountain United Nations Building and St Pierre cathedral After lunch continue to Evian France for orientation including Source Cachat Board CGN Boat Cruise to Lausanne Arrive in time for dinner and overnight at hotel Day 2 Lausanne Lavaux Vevey Montreux Breakfast at hotel before city sightseeing including tour at the Olympic before lunch Afternoon proceed to Lavaux Vineyards for tour and wine tasting at winery with spectacular views over Lake Geneva Pay a visit to Chaplin s statue in Vevey on the way to Montreux for dinner and overnight Zurich What food speciality to try 27 Adelboden Day 3 Montreux Gstaad Les Diablerets Montreux After breakfast transfer to Montreux train station to ride Golden Pass Panoramic Train to Gstaad and enjoy the high level experience of Glacier 3000 with snow activities and lunch Continue to Montreux for a visit to Chillon Castle Ch teau de Chillon with Wine Tasting Package to be followed by a city sightseeing tour including photo stop Freddy Mercury Statue before dinner and overnight stay Day 4 Montreux Gruy res Broc Bern Adelboden Following breakfast travel to La Maison du Gruy re Cheese Factory for a visit then onwards to Broc for lunch and visit Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Continue to Bern for sightseeing where you can explore Bern s UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town Depart for dinner and overnight in Adelboden Day 5 Adelboden M lenen Grindelwald Breakfast at hotel and transfer directly to M lenen to take the Niesenbahn Funicular to the summit of the Niesen Mountain known as The Swiss Pyramid overlooking Lake Thun After lunch on the mountain continue to Interlaken for free time and shopping in Interlaken to nally reach the mountain village of Grindelwald for dinner and overnight at hotel Day 6 Grindelwald Iseltwald Ballenberg Brienz Lucerne Zurich Breakfast at hotel before morning drive to Interlaken to start a cruise to the shermen s village of Iseltwald Continue to Ballenberg Swiss Open Air Museum for lunch Afternoon board the Zentralbahn Lucerne Interlaken Express Train from Brienz to Lucerne On arrival enjoy photo stops at Lake Lucerne and the Chapel Bridge and enjoy shopping at world famous Swiss branded watch and souvenir stores Early dinner and transfer to Zurich for overnight at hotel Day 7 Zurich Neuhausen am Rheinfalls Z rich Departure to home country Following breakfast take a trip to Europe s biggest waterfalls at the Rhine Falls to enjoy Boat Cruise and lunch After lunch proceed to Z rich airport Choose one of the wine tasting options May to October March to November
28 29 8 Switzerland Summer Splendour DAY OUR PASSION YOUR CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE Austria Czechia Hungary Slovakia Croatia Day 1 Zurich Schwyz Lucerne Arrival Zurich in the morning and proceed to Schwyz to ride world s steepest funicular up to the charming village of Stoos From here ride the Chairlift up to the viewpoint of Fronalpstock Enjoy lunch and stunning view on Lucerne Lake and central Switzerland mountains In the afternoon continue to Lucerne for shopping and sightseeing before dinner and overnight TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n Bond World and Sherlock Holmes statue some of the many locations referencing general culture n The Journey through the valleys and villages of Switzerland whether by land or by air Day 2 Lucerne Brienz Ballenberg Meiringen Following breakfast start the exciting train journey on board the Zentralbahn Lucerne Interlaken Express Train to Brienz before proceeding to the open air museum of Ballenberg for lunch and guided tour Continue to the impressive Aare Gorges before nally arriving in Meiringen and enjoy a short stop at the Sherlock Holmes statue and Conan Doyle square Dinner and overnight Day 3 Meiringen Stechelberg Schilthorn Brig Murren Lauterbrunnen Interlaken In the morning after breakfast the group will depart to Stechelberg and then continue with cable car to Schilthorn Enjoy the view and a visit to Bond World before a lunch at the rotative summit restaurant Piz Gloria James Bond On Her Majesty s Secret Service Following lunch ride the aerial tramway and reach the middle station of Brig to experience the Swiss Skyline and the Thrillwalk Then continue down to Murren and walk through this lovely mountain village before descending by train and aerial tramway to Lauterbrunnen Do not miss the Staubach Waterfall there before transfer back to Interlaken in time for a folklore dinner and overnight at hotel Day 4 Interlaken Bern A oltern im Emmental Interlaken After breakfast proceed to Bern for sightseeing of the UNESCO Old Town Just before lunch time proceed to the pictural region of Emmental and the visit to the Emmental Cheese Village After a lunch take an audio guided tour and yummy cheese tasting here before driving back to Interlaken dinner and overnight Dinner to take place at the Harder Kulm with magical view on the Jungfrau and surrounding mountains after a short trip of 10 minutes by funicular Day 5 Interlaken Fiesch Leukerbad After breakfast at hotel tour departs via the famous Grimsel Mountain pass to Fiesch for an excursion to one of Aletsch Arena s viewpoints of Eggishorn with stunning view on the Aletsch Glacier Lunch will be taken in the middle station of Fiescheralp in a cosy restaurant Continue to Leukerbad in the afternoon to enjoy the thermal pools and wellness at one of the renound hotels with dinner and overnight Day 6 Leukerbad Sion Montreux Drive to St L onard after breakfast to ride a boat through Europe s largest underground lake After the visit head to Sion for wine tasting lunch and a short walk in this Alpine city with Mediterranean avours Continue to the village of Nendaz to experience a Swiss Alpenhorn Experience before nally heading to Montreux for dinner and overnight Maximum group size 15 persons Day 7 Montreux Vevey Geneva After breakfast head to Vevey to visit the now famous Chaplin s World Museum Lunch at the museum restaurant After lunch head to Geneva for sightseeing including photo stops at Jet d Eau Fountain United Nations Building St Pierre cathedral and the Lake Geneva shoreline Dinner and overnight in Geneva Zurich Lucerne Meiringen Interlaken Montreux Leukerbad Travelling must go on Discover the culture of your neighbouring countries that are close entertaining safe and cool Austria Czechia Hungary Slovakia Slovenia Croatia Are the countries that we call Central East Europe A variety of di erent histories cuisines art languages and people still sharing the same values and having similar ways to overcome the hardest days These countries have long associated relationships by keeping their individual characteristics from delicious local food to tasty beer wine and spirits from impressive multicultural buildings to remarkable natural landscapes from endless creative handicrafts to exquisite porcelain and crystal from dozens of world cultural heritage sites to pampering spa treatments Countries in Central East Europe welcome tourists from all over the world with its most competitive prices and warm hospitality Our packages lead you through the region in one journey providing thrilled moments along with a lifelong experience VIENNA PRAGUE Austria s capital city and it o ers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture It is famous for its cultural events imperial sights co ee houses cozy wine taverns and Viennese charm Vienna can boast two UNESCO World Heritage Sites the historic city centre and the Baroque ensemble of Sch nbrunn Palace and its grounds One can nd art treasures and magni cent buildings all over the former imperial capital The most important cabinet of art in the world A changeable city with alternative styles romantic and successful ancient and modern This is Prague the capital of the Czech Republic a City of a Hundred Spires With its rich history Prague has become a political cultural and economic centre of central Europe The spectacular attractions including Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square and the Prague astronomical clock the Jewish Quarter have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites This cosmopolitan city that is one of the most beautiful capitals would welcome tourists from all over the world with great hospitality What food speciality to try What activity to do in 2023 Pilsner Beer Sz chenyi Thermal Bath The whole of Czechia is famous for its beer production and consumption but one of the most famous types of beer to come out of the country is the Pilsner The beer originates in Plzen in western Bohemia and is also one of the youngest beer styles to appear in modern brewing with its production only starting in 1842 The initial idea was to create a Bavarian style lager the use of Czech ingredients in uenced the emergence of a new style The original pilsner which was one of the rst versions of a clear light colored beer was made with light malted barley from Moravia and Saaz hops Do not hesitate to try one next time you are in a tavern in Prague Located just outside the city centre of Budapest is a one of a kind public bath The Sz chenyi Thermal Bath is the largest medicinal bath in Europe Its water is supplied by two thermal springs their temperature is 74 C and 77 C Built in 1913 it is the most visited and much praised attraction in Budapest relaxing fun a ordable and at night romantic Geneva Day 8 Departure to home country After breakfast time for some last minute shopping before transfer to airport for departure
30 7 Golden Triangle DAY Day 1 Budapest Transfer by coach from airport or station to hotel in Budapest Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Hotel is available for check in only after 15 00 Free time and sightseeing using audio PopGuide in Budapest Day 2 Budapest Breakfast at hotel Meet the local Guide at your hotel and depart for a whole day sightseeing tour in the Hungarian capital Take an informative walking tour of all the top sites in Budapest Discover the Castle District and Fisherman s Bastion and learn about Budapest s fascinating history while enjoying panoramic views of the Danube After your lunch not included continue sightseeing with our licensed local guide During a short Caf Break you will taste one of the masterpieces from the famous Gerbeaud confectionery with a cup of co ee Enjoy a Danube River cruise with dinner accompanied by live music and the stunning landmarks of Budapest illuminated after dark Day 3 Budapest Bratislava Prague Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for Bratislava Bratislava is a mosaic of illustrious history let s discover most signi cant landmarks of the Slovakian s capital After your lunch not included in Bratislava you will depart by coach for Prague Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 4 Prague Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel for a full day sightseeing tour by coach in Prague Your lunch will be arranged in the most famous Czech restaurant U Flek The Brewery and Restaurant U Flek in Prague is one of the most famous and most visited Czech cultural sites such as the Prague Castle or the Old Town Square The 3 course lunch includes Pork Knuckle and 0 5 L of the popular house beer After lunch you will continue sightseeing in the city using audio PopGuide Coach is at your disposal for the afternoon within the city Day 5 Prague Vienna Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for Vienna Enjoy your lunch not included in one of the famous restaurants in the Austrian capital Free time and sightseeing using PopGuide Coach is at your disposal for the afternoon within the city Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 6 Vienna Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel for a full day sightseeing tour by coach in Vienna Before your lunch not included we invite you for an Imperial tour in Sch nbrunn Palace which is one of the most famous highlights in the Austrian capital city After the lunch break let s continue the sightseeing using audio PopGuide Coach is at your disposal for the afternoon within the city Day 7 Vienna Breakfast at hotel Transfer to the airport or station in Vienna by coach 7 DAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS n The visit of four European capitals with rich history in only a week n The meals and live events you will take part in during your trip n Vienna a European capital with one of the most incredible culturexxxx n The Tyrolean alps discovered from the cities of Innsbruck and S lden Linz Salzburg St Wolfgang Wattens Hallstatt Innsbruck Prague Vienna Bratislava S lden Vienna 31 Delights of Austria Day 1 Vienna Transfer by coach from the airport or station to a hotel in Vienna Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 2 Vienna Hallstatt Salzburg Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for Hallstatt Explore the old town and admire the view of the M hlbach Waterfall and observe the colorful baroque style homes sprinkled on the mountainside on your way there After Hallstatt you will visit the famous birthplace of Mozart the picturesque city of Salzburg Enjoy a walk along the picturesque Salzach River and explore this magni cent city Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 3 Salzburg St Wolfgang Salzburg Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for a half day tour to St Wolfgang St Wolfgang is located on the banks of Lake Wolfgangsee and it is surrounded by magni cent mountains Colorful houses cobbled stone streets horse carriages narrow streets and a laid back vibe this is what you can expect from this delightful little town A great way to enjoy some peace and to get an authentic Austrian countryside experience Return by coach to your hotel in Prague Budapest Day 4 Salzburg Wattens Innsbruck Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for Wattens Explore crystal in Wattens at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Museum Enter this fantasy world and discover unique art installations in the gardens of the Giant Next destination will be Innsbruck where you will take the Nordkette cable car to Seegrube Walk along the well developed trail and enjoy amazing views over Innsbruck Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 5 Innsbruck S lden Innsbruck Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for S lden Board a gondola to climb up the Gaislachkog mountain and admire the view over the Tyrolean Alps and surrounding valleys Return by coach to Innsbruck Explore the sights of this charming city and enjoy an interesting and varied tour through the beautiful old town Overnight stay in Innsbruck Day 6 Innsbruck Linz Vienna Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel and depart by coach for Linz After a short lunch break and sightseeing in Linz your journey will continue to Vienna Check in at the hotel Overnight stay Day 7 Vienna Breakfast at hotel Meet the driver at your hotel for a half day sightseeing tour by coach in Vienna Discover the Austrian capital using audio PopGuide and visit the most important sights like St Stephen s Cathedral Hofburg Prater and much more After the sightseeing your driver will take you to the airport or station in Vienna
32 33 VOX POPGuide POPGuide is a smart new way for independent minded travellers of all ages to feel at home in foreign cities It s a simple to use travel tool downloaded on your smartphone It combines high quality audio text and image content with GPS navigation for unlimited sightseeing and discovery in each destination As soon as you are set up you can explore even o ine enjoying walking itineraries local transportation routes cycling self drive and much more without incurring roaming charges This means you can personalize your trip all the while getting familiar with famous sites and places of interest How does it work
34 35 Let s take a look inside the app The city wide map can be zoomed or scrolled using your ngers At the top right there s a quick search function The map is populated with famous sites you can navigate directly to these at any time And there are star points featuring added extras such as photo spots and Wi Fi hotspots as well s much further information on venues and attractions You can also place personal pins anytime to plot your hotel or other favourite places Audio guide Audio guide contents will automatically pop up when you are walking around or following suggested sightseeing route with the GPS function The audio guide is available in English French German Spanish and Italian with some exceptions Possible to have customized sightseeing route Available Cities Barcelona Madrid Rome Florence Milan Venice London Paris Berlin Budapest Vienna Prague Dublin Amsterdam and many more cities available