Christmas and New Year in Europe | 15D14N

Christmas and New Year in Europe Tour

Travel Date: December 19, 2024 to January 2, 2025

Rate per person: USD 3,688

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Economy Class Airline Ticket and Taxes with PH Tax
• Luggage allowance 1 PC 30kgs max and 1 carry-on 7kgs max
• Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing based on local 4* categories
• Professional European Tour Director all throughout
• English Speaking Local Licensed Guides (some cities)
• Tours and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Meals as indicated (B - Buffet Breakfasts and D - Dinners)
• Transportation on modern private coach
• Special New Year Dinner in Paris
• City Taxes, Hotel Taxes, and Local Permits
• 1 Daily bottled water on coach
• Water during meals
• Pre-Departure orientation
• Travel kit and Souvenir

Itinerary and Activities:

Day 1: Dec. 19: Departure Manila Airport, Philippines to Rome, Italy 

Check-in at NAIA 3, Turkish Airlines Counter. Fly to Rome, Italy, via Istanbul. Meals on board. Upon arrival in Rome, meet and greet the Tour Director. Proceed to check-in and dinner.

Day 2: Dec. 20: Vatican/Vatican City 

Breakfast. Visit Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square, and Basilica. Guided tour to see the Sistine Chapel. Continue to visit the Colosseum, the most significant ancient Roman structure. After the tour, free time for leisure and shopping. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 3: Dec. 21: Rome (Italy) 

Breakfast. Visit the Colosseum in the morning, then proceed to Florence. Arrive in Florence and visit the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence Cathedral). After the tour, free time for shopping. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 4: Dec. 22: Pisa - Florence, Italy  

Breakfast. Travel to Pisa and visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. After the tour, drive to the Venice region. Arrive in Venice and check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in the Venice area.

Day 5: Dec. 23: Milan - Venice (Italy) 

Breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of Venice, starting with a Vaporetto ride (water bus) and a romantic Gondola ride through the Grand Canal. Visit St. Mark’s Square and admire St. Mark’s Basilica. Afterward, free time for shopping and exploring. Dinner and overnight in Venice.

Day 6: Dec. 24: Venice, Italy - Innsbruck, Austria  

Breakfast. Depart Venice for Innsbruck. Visit Innsbruck’s Old Town, known for its medieval houses and the Golden Roof. Then, travel to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Continue the journey to Lucerne, Switzerland. Dinner and overnight in Lucerne.

Day 7: Dec. 25: Innsbruck, Austria - Vaduz, Liechtenstein - Zurich, Switzerland 

Breakfast. After breakfast, travel to Engelberg to take a cable car up Mount Titlis. Enjoy the stunning panoramic views, visit the Glacier Cave, and experience the Titlis Cliff Walk. Return to Lucerne in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Lucerne.

Day 8: Dec. 26: Engelberg Titlis - Lucerne - Zurich, Switzerland  

Breakfast. Morning city tour of Lucerne, including a visit to the Chapel Bridge. Afterward, travel to Zurich. Explore Zurich’s Old Town and other famous landmarks. Free time in the afternoon for shopping. Dinner and overnight in Zurich.

Day 9 : Dec. 27: Zurich (Switzerland) – Heidelberg (Germany) 

Breakfast. Depart Zurich and travel to Cologne, Germany. Visit the famous Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, explore Cologne’s charming Christmas markets. Dinner and overnight in Cologne.

Day 10: Dec. 28: Cologne (Germany) – Amsterdam (Netherlands) 

Breakfast at the hotel and checkout then departure for Cologne. Upon arrival to Cologne we will have a city tour and then proceed for Amsterdam. 

Day 11: Dec. 29: Amsterdam (Netherlands) – Brussels (Belgium) 

Breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, enjoy a canal cruise along Amsterdam’s historic waterways. Visit the Zaanse Schans, a traditional Dutch village with windmills and wooden shoe workshops. Dinner and overnight in Amsterdam.

Day 12: Dec. 30: Paris (France) 

Breakfast. Full-day city tour of Paris. Visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a Seine River cruise to see Paris from the water. Free time in the afternoon for shopping at La Vallee Village Outlet. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 13: Dec. 31: Paris (France) 

Breakfast. Free time for leisure or optional sightseeing in Paris. In the evening, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner. Overnight in Paris.

Day 14: Jan. 1: Paris (France) 

Breakfast. Free day to explore Paris at your own pace. Revisit favorite sights or do last-minute shopping. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 15: Jan. 2: Departure Paris, France – Manila 

Breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila. Fly back home with memories of an unforgettable European tour.