Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Rest after your long journey from India.

In the evening, board the Seine River boat cruise — a romantic introduction to the City of Light. Glide past floodlit Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower from the water, for a stunning first evening in Paris. Overnight in Paris.

Guided city tour of Opera Garnier (exterior), Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and a photo stop at the Louvre's iconic glass pyramid.

Ascend to the very top of the Eiffel Tower's 3rd level — the highest public observation deck in the European Union at 276m — for breathtaking 360° views over Paris and beyond. Entry included. In the evening, enjoy free time at the world-famous Galeries Lafayette department store, 10 floors of fashion, beauty and luxury goods under a stunning Art Nouveau glass dome. Overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, check out and drive through scenic countryside to Heidelberg, Germany.

Enjoy a walking tour of Heidelberg's beautiful Old Town — one of Germany's most romantic historic centres with its baroque architecture, student pubs and the philosopher's walk. Photo stop at the Heidelberg Castle viewpoint, the iconic red sandstone castle ruins overlooking the Neckar River. Overnight in the Heidelberg area.

Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart — 9 floors tracing the entire history of the automobile, included in the package. Drive through Germany's enchanting dark forest of soaring firs, with free time at Lake Titisee, a stunning glacial lake surrounded by forest, with traditional cuckoo clock shops and fresh air.

Continue to Schaffhausen for the Rhine Falls — admire Europe's most powerful waterfall on a boat ride through the crashing spray, included in the package. Overnight in the Switzerland region.

Ascend to 3,020m on the famous rotating cable car (Rotair) above glaciers and snow fields. Explore Glacier Park and the Ice Flyer chairlift above the Titlis glacier, with lunch at Trübsee on the descent. Cable car included.

In Lucerne, visit the moving Lion Monument, walk across the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge and stroll along the shores of Lake Lucerne — one of Switzerland's most beautiful and romantic cities. Overnight near Zurich.

Morning visit to the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet — a paradise for chocolate lovers with the world's largest chocolate fountain and tasting opportunities.

Free time in Interlaken, the adventure capital of Switzerland — the stunning resort town between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with dramatic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Optional mountain activities, paragliding or lakeside walks are payable locally. Return to Zurich for overnight.

City-train tour of Vaduz, Liechtenstein — this tiny principality's parliament building, royal castle viewpoint (the world's most famous inhabited castle) and scenic vineyards along the Rhine. A unique passport stamp opportunity!

Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria — an extraordinary underground world of crystal art installations across 16 chambers of light, colour and creativity, included in the package. Brief orientation of Innsbruck's medieval Old Town, the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) and its dramatic Alpine setting. Overnight in the Innsbruck area.

Drive through the Alps into Italy. On arrival, take a boat transfer across the lagoon to Venice Island — the classic arrival into this unique floating city, included in the package.

Visit St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), home to the golden Byzantine Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the iconic Campanile bell tower. Watch master glassblowers at work at a Murano Glass demonstration — a centuries-old island tradition, included. Free time to explore the canals and bridges of this incomparable city. Overnight in Venice.

Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa — do the classic tourist "holding up the tower" photo! The Piazza dei Miracoli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by the white marble Baptistery, Duomo and cemetery.

City orientation of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance — historic piazzas, the magnificent Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore (exterior), Giotto's Campanile, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery exterior. Overnight in Florence.

Drive to Rome. After lunch, begin guided sightseeing of the Eternal City. Walk through St. Peter's Square, the world's largest church square, and enter the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's masterpiece — marvel at the Pietà, the baldachin and the soaring dome. Included in the package.

Continue with Rome highlights: the Via Ludovisi drive, the Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) with its 135 steps of baroque elegance, the Trevi Fountain — the world's most famous fountain, toss a coin for good luck! — Barberini Square and the atmospheric Piazza Navona. Evening free for final shopping. Overnight in Rome.

Check out and transfer to Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport as per your flight schedule. Depart with unforgettable memories of your grand European journey — from the banks of the Seine to the streets of the Eternal City. Tour ends on departure.