Europe Escape

DAY 1: MANILA/CEBU – ZURICH

• Depart Manila on board a prestigious airline for your overnight flight to Zurich. Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment onboard.

Flight details:
(June)
EK 335 3JUN MNL/DXB 2355 0430
EK 87 4JUN DXB/ZRH 0840 1320
(November)
EK 338 18NOV CEB/DXB 1705 0110
EK 87 19NOV DXB/ZRH 0825 1225

DAY 2: ZURICH

• Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland!
• Upon arrival, proceed to immigration formalities and convey your luggage and then board your luxury private coach.
• Comes as no surprise that it’s often labelled as the most expensive city in the world, Zurich.
• Today, explore the city and have a photo stop in Münsterbrücke, it’s a pedestrian and road bridge in Zürich’s old town.
• It connects two famous cathedrals, namely the Fraumünster and the Grossmünster.
• Then transfer to hotel for hotel check-in.

DAY 3: ZURICH – MT. TITLIS – LUCERNE – ZURICH (B)

• Enjoy your breakfast, continue on a relaxing day in Switzerland as you’re on your way to Mt. Titlis – with 10,623ft high above sea level.
• Take the Titlis Rotair – World’s first rotating cable car and be amazed to the spectacular view up to the summit of Mt. Titlis and enjoy the illuminated Glacier Cave, experience the Titlis Cliff Walk the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe.
• Proceed to Lucerne, enjoy your relaxing day to see the emotive Lion Monument carved into a limestone cliff, walk to the symbolic Kapellbrucke or Chapel Bridge a covered wooden footbridge across the Reuss, and explore the beautiful Old Town on your own free time, there you can have your way to shop the famous Swiss products like Swiss chocolates, Swiss knives, Bally shoes and watches.
• Back to Zurich for your hotel.

DAY 4: ZURICH – SCHAFFHAUSEN – HEIDELBERG – FRANKFURT (B)

• In the morning, begin with a photo stop at the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen before we leave Switzerland and cross the German border to the beautiful city of Heidelberg town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany.
• Walk along the Old Town, The Karl Theodor Bridge, commonly known as the Old Bridge, The Church of the Holy Spirit is the most famous church in Heidelberg, see the ruin of the Heidelberg Castle.
• Then, continue to Frankfurt and visit the Frankfurt Gothic Cathedral dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, Eiserner Steg the Iron footbridge over the Main known for its city views & padlocks attached by romantic couples, the picturesque timber houses on town square Romerberg and see the Romer Iconic Town Hall, and St. Paul’s Church.

DAY 5: FRANKFURT – COLOGNE – AMSTERDAM (B)

• Breakfast and travel to Cologne with visit to the 13th century Gothic Cathedral and some free time before you continue to The Netherlands border.
• Then to Amsterdam for your hotel check-in

DAY 6: AMSTERDAM – ZAANSE SCHANS – VOLENDAM – AMSTERDAM (B)

• After your lovely breakfast at the hotel, discover Holland with visit to the traditional windmill village of Zaanse Schans with its characteristic green wooden houses and windmills and get a feel for life in 19th-century Netherlands.
• Then to experience the best of the country with visit to the Cheese and Clogs Factory, photostop at a traditional Windmill, then excursion to Volendam and visit the Fisherman Traditional Village which is famous for its splendid harbour, fishing trade, authentic Dutch character and traditional clothing.
• Afterwards, return to the city to visit Royal Coster Diamonds, the oldest diamond polishing factory in the world, then board your Canal Cruise aboard a glass-roofed boat and admire the beautiful Amsterdam canals.
• Back to your hotel afterwards.

DAY 7: AMSTERDAM – ANTWERP – GHENT – BRUSSELS (B)

• Have your breakfast, then proceed to cross the Belgian border as you go to the diamond capital of the world – Antwerp!
• Meet your local guide as you have your photo stops at Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt van Antwerpen, and Diamondland.
• Then transfer to what they call “The Medieval Manhattan” Ghent!
• Enjoy sightseeing tours to include views of The Graslei and Korenlei, Saint Bravo’s Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent Town Hall.
• Afterwards, proceed to Brussels and photo stop at the Atomium and discover one of Belgium’s most iconic structures; a modernist work of art that was created for Expo ’58 before going to the magnificent Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in the world surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the City’s Town Hall, and the King’s House.
• See the city’s famous emblem, Mannekin Pis!
• Head on to your hotel for check-in.

DAY 8: BRUSSELS – LUXEMBOURG – PARIS (B)

• In the afternoon proceed to Luxembourg for a city tour with your English-speaking guide.
• Luxembourg is famous for its medieval fortified Old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the shores of the River Alzette.
• Discover the secrets of the city and be surprised by the grand squares, churches and palaces on every corner.
• Admire a mixture of styles that range from gothic renaissance and baroque architecture.
• Afterwards, back on the road on your way to the city of lights and love – Paris!
• Head on to your hotel for check-in.

DAY 9: PARIS (B)

• In this day, explore the captivating city of Paris.
• During your time in Paris, see the highlights of the city includes both banks of the River Seine: The Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc du Triomphe, Les Invalides, Louvre Museum, Opera House and the famous Eiffel Tower and River Seine Bateaux Mouche Cruise.
• Afternoon, free time to explore the city on your own pace.
• Perhaps, take the best time for your shopping at the largest Department store in France, the Galeries La Fayette.
• Then back to hotel.

DAY 10: PARIS – MANILA/CEBU (B)

• Your memorable journey come to an end today.
• Enjoy your buffet breakfast and some free time before your departure transfer to airport for your flight back home.

Flight details:
(June)
EK 76 12JUN CDG/DXB 2155 0635
EK 334 13JUN DXB/MNL 0910 2210
(November)
EK74 27NOV CDG/DXB 1425 0015
EK338 28NOV DXB/CEB 0250 1535

DAY 11: MANILA/CEBU

• Arrival in Manila, HOME SWEET HOME!