MUNICH

Day 1

MUNICH

Benny’s Royal Tour’s Europe Tour begins. Assemble at Cochin International Airport Oman Airways flight WY226 to Muscat and connect flight to Munich. Arrive Munich International Airport at 19.00 hrs. Upon arrival after immigration formalities meet our Airport assistant and transfer to the Hotel in Munich. Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. Famous for its beer festival and Bavarian traditions, Overnight in Munich.

Day 2

MUNICH - INNSBRUCK

After delicious breakfast we take you to Munich Guided City tour, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls. In the Old Town central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel world's most extravagant clock. This tower on Munich's Marienzplatz features a clock face, 43 bells and more than 30 full-sized mechanical figures. The figures act out scenes from German history and mythology. After lunch transfer to Innsbruck.
Innsbruck, capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a city in the Alps that's long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture. The name Innsbruck came up during 1187, when the Inn Bridge was constructed. The Golden Roof is the name of a building that was constructed at the turn of the 16th century to commemorate the second marriage of the Emperor Maximilian I. The 2,657 gold-plated copper tiles that cover the 52-foot (16-meter) wide roof were used in an attempt to quash rumors of financial hard times. Look beneath the fringe of the roof to see reliefs depicting scenes of Maximilian’s life. The image in which he stands between his two wives is the most prominent. After dinner transfer to Hotel in Innsbruck.

Day 3

St ANTONY’s BASILICA - VENICE

After breakfast we will proceed Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, Italy. Regarded as one of the world’s most picturesque cities, Venice attracts millions of visitors every year who travel from all corners of the globe to experience its unique charms. The capital of the Veneto region in Northern Italy, the city is built across a group of 118 small islands and is renowned for its history, architecture, and contributions to the arts and culture. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare lined with Renaissance and Gothic palace. Venice is a major seaport and it was the greatest seaport in late medieval Europe and the continent’s commercial and cultural link to Asia.
Visit the romantic Venice Island
On arrival in Mestre, you board to a private boat which will take you to the heart of the traditional city on the bank of Adriatic Sea. Venice’s waterways host a wealth of impressive structures. The countless canals mark out a unique cityscape, which houses a multitude of popular visitor attractions like Piazza San Marco. Here you can find the breathtaking Basilica di San Marco. Existing in one form or another for over a thousand years, this magnificent cathedral dominates the square. The basilica includes a Bell Tower, which stands more than 98 meters tall and is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The other major attraction in St. Mark’s Square is Doge’s Palace. The former seat of the Venetian government, this ornate palace is one of the most enduring symbols of Venice, and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Explore Venice city in Gondola ride
- It’s almost impossible to visit Venice without enjoying a gondola ride through the waterways. Here you will get a chance to explore the Island in Gondola ride in Venice city, a memorable ride in a beautiful Venetian gondola. It is the most romantic ride in the world, in the most romantic city in the world. The enduring image most people have of Venice is one of a romantic gondola ride along the labyrinth of winding waterways. With around 500 of these traditional wooden boats currently in service, there are countless opportunities to experience this relaxing mode of transport. Later transfer to St Antony’s Basilica visit.

St. Antony’s Basilica, Padua
Visit Padua Square, the largest square in the world and St. Antony’s Basilica famous with St. Antony and he buried in a chapel within the large Basilica built to honour him, where his tongue is displayed for veneration in a large reliquary. St. Antony is venerated all over the world as the Patron Saint for lost articles, and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things. Dinner and overnight stay in Holiday inn or similar in Padua, Italy.

Day 4

ASSISSI - ROME

After buffet breakfast we will transfer for The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Italian: Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi; Latin: Basilica Sancti Francisci Assisiensis) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. Later transfer to Rome.
Visit the Eternal City
Rome, the “Eternal City,” brims with ancient history, from the Colosseum to the port of Ostia Antica to majestic Vatican City. Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, Later transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay hotel in Rome.

Day 5

PAPAL AUDIENCE – VATICAN

After the breakfast we visit Vatican City. Vatican is the smallest country in the world or as one says a country within a country with an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of 1,000, it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population. Vatican City is an independent state, the temporal seat of the Pope, head of the worldwide Catholic Church; entirely surrounded by the city of Rome, in Italy. We proceed to Vatican Square for Papal Audience, to see the Pope. Papal Audience held on every Wednesdays if the Pope is in Rome, giving the world tourists the chance to "see the Pope" and receive the Papal Blessing (Subject to the availability of Pope).
After lunch you will transfer to Rome and have an exhilarating city tour with an English-speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best - loved sights like St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Tiber River, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Fort Angelo, the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, Arch de Constantine, the Arch of Augustus & other important Roman monuments. Colosseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy built with concrete and stone in seventh century. The Colosseum could hold 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. Later transfer to Port. Dinner and overnight stay in Cruise.

Day 6

FULL DAY EXCURSION IN CRUISE

Full day excursion in Cruise. Breakfast, Lunch in Cruise. Arrive Barcelona Port. Later transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Barcelona.

Day 7

BARCELONA

After breakfast we will meet our English speaking guide take us for city tour. Barcelona is famous for its outstanding football team, stunning architecture, lively nightlife, sandy beaches, and world class cuisine. Not to mention a vibrant cultural heritage and colorful neighborhood festivals that attract visitors from around the world. Sagrada Familica Basilica (photo stop), the highest Church in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Basílica designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Although incomplete, the church is in and in November 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. Its construction is not fully completed and an anticipated its full completion on date of 2026, after lunch visit to Parc Güell, is a privatized park system composed of gardens and architectural elements located on Carmel Hill, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Carmel Hill belongs to the mountain range of Collserola – the Parc del Carmel is located on the northern face. Afternoon free time given at La Rambalas, La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona. A tree-lined pedestrian street, it stretches for 1.2 km connecting the Plaça de Catalunya in its center with the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. La Rambla forms the boundary between the neighbourhoods of the Barri Gòtic to the east and the El Raval to the west.
A tablao (colloquial term for the Spanish "tablado", floorboard) is a place where flamenco shows are performed and also tablao is the term used for the platform floor in which a flamenco dancer dances. Tablao venues were developed during the 1960s throughout Spain replacing the cafés cantantes (cabarets). Enjoy the flamenco dance and later transfer for dinner. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

Day 8

BARCELONA - LOURDES

Visit Holy city Lourdes
After breakfast we start our journey to Lourdes in France. Lourdes today welcomes more than 5 million visitors annually from 150 countries. The Virgin Mary appeared to a 14 year old girl, Bernadette. Our Lady of Lourdes had appeared to Bernadette Soubirous on a total of eighteen occasions, Lourdes has developed into a major place of Roman Catholic. Visit the three main Basilicas, pray at the Grotto and drink water from the miraculous spring. Visit Holy churches and Sights. Our lady of Lourdes is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary invoked by Catholics in honour of the Marian apparitions which are said to have taken place before various individuals on separate occasions around Lourdes. There are 7 pools with water coming from the Miracle Source. Free time for religious activities. Overnight stay in Hotel Padoue or similar in Lourdes.

Day 9

LOURDES - PARIS

Unforgettable experience in T.G.V!!!
After the breakfast transfer to Paris in T.G.V a high-speed Luxury Railway service connecting Lourdes with Paris. Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Visit Eiffel Tower
Arrive Paris railway station transfer to our coach and you will get a chance to visit the world famous Eiffel Tower (subject to availability), from where you will have a splendid view of Paris, beautiful city in the world. Visiting Eiffel Tower of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists. Towering more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Expo by Gustave Eiffel. One of the world’s most photographed tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower presents an excellent photography opportunity for both day and night times. Visitors can ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city.
Evening enjoy your time in a romantic cruise on the Seine river. You will get a chance to view the beautiful city from river Seine. The Seine is a 777-kilometre long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France and is crossed by many bridges and tunnels. Later enjoy hot delicious Indian dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay Hotel in Paris.

Day 10

PARIS

After hot delicious breakfast proceed by Le Shuttle to the glamorous city of Paris. We take you on an exhilarating city tour with an English - speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best - loved Parisian sights - Alexander Bridge, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalids, Champs Elysees and Tuileries Gardens….etc and other attractions in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe was constructed in 1806 to memorialize the triumphal battles of Napoleon Bonaparte. Standing 164 feet high and 148 feet (50 by 45 meters) wide, the arch features intricate reliefs depicting victorious battles and engraved names of many who died fighting for the emperor. Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. Later after lunch we take our journey to Switzerland transfer to Dijon.

Day 11

SWITZERLAND - MT.TITLIS

After continental breakfast you will transfer to Mount Titlis, the most beautiful tourist attraction in Switzerland. Mount Titlis is Central Switzerland’s loftiest peak attracting ski lovers from across the world. On a hair raising and unforgettable ride in cable car to the top of Swiss Alps in at 3020 m /10000 ft. You will switch two different cable cars, and be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is one of the famous Rotair, which is the world’s first revolving cable car, on which you will get an incredibly panoramic view of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and scenery. A visual treat for people across the world. You will get a chance to enjoy lunch on top of the mountain. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland.

Day 12

SWITZERLAND - MUNICH

Visit the beautiful Luzern Lake
After breakfast you will transfer to Luzern, the beautiful city in Switzerland. Luzern, a compact city in central Switzerland, sits amid snowcapped mountains on the north end of Lake Luzern. With its colorful old town and the iconic Kapellbrücke and spired, turreted buildings, it's the storybook image of a Swiss town. Orientation tour of Luzern visit Luzern city, Luzern Lake, Keppel Bridge, Lion monument….etc. Here you will get an opportunity to buy Swiss chocolates & souvenirs…..etc.
After our Luzern tour we will take our return journey to Munich. It’s the time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your Europe Tour. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. Oman Air Flight depart to Muscat at 22.15 hrs.

Day 13

KOCHI

Arrive Muscat International airport at 07.00 hrs and depart from Muscat International Airport at 0825 hrs and arrive Kochi International airport at 13.40 hrs with sweet memories of Benny’s Royal Tour’s Colorful Europe Tour.