Pran Pratishtha Special — The Europe Odyssey tour package — 13N/14D itinerary, price and inclusions
A long special-departure coach tour across five countries that begins with four Paris days, swings up to Amsterdam, drops south through Frankfurt to the central Swiss town of Olten for three nights, crosses the Alps via Innsbruck, and ends in Italy via Ferrara and Arezzo into Rome. The Olten base is well placed for day-trips to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Mt Titlis without changing hotels. Sightseeing is escorted with English-speaking tour managers throughout. starting at INR 3,43,370 per person. Covers Paris 4N, Amsterdam 1N, Frankfurt 1N, Olten 3N, Innsbruck 1N, Ferrara 1N, Arezzo 1N, Rome 1N.
Pran Pratishtha Special — The Europe Odyssey package highlights
- Four Paris nights with a guided city tour and Seine river dinner cruise
- Glass-roofed canal cruise through Amsterdam's grachten belt
- Evening stroll in Frankfurt's Romerberg old town
- Three-night Olten base for Swiss day trips
- Cable car ride to the 3,020-metre summit of Mt Titlis
- Drive over the Alps to Innsbruck and the Tyrolean old town
- Walk through Ferrara's UNESCO old town and the castle moat
- Guided tour of Rome's Colosseum and visit to Vatican City
Pran Pratishtha Special — The Europe Odyssey day-by-day itinerary (13N/14D)
Day 1: Arrive Paris
Land at Charles de Gaulle, clear immigration, and meet your tour manager. Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 2: Paris city tour and Seine cruise
Full-day guided coach tour covering the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre exterior, Notre Dame.
Day 3: Free day or Versailles excursion
A free day in Paris. Optional excursions include a half-day at the Palace of Versailles, a Disneyland day trip, or self-paced museum visits.
Day 4: Free day in Paris
A second free day to revisit favourite spots, shop at Galeries Lafayette or Champs-Elysees, or explore Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur on your own.
Day 5: Drive to Amsterdam
After breakfast and check out, drive north through northern France and Belgium to Amsterdam, about six hours with a lunch stop.
Day 6: Drive to Frankfurt
After breakfast and check out, drive south-east through the Rhine valley to Frankfurt, about five hours.
Day 7: Drive to Olten
After breakfast and check out, drive south through the Black Forest into Switzerland to Olten, about four hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.
Day 8: Mt Titlis day excursion
Drive south to Engelberg, the gateway to Mt Titlis. Ride a series of cable cars ending with the rotating Rotair to the 3,020-metre summit for a glacier walk.
Day 9: Interlaken excursion
Drive south to the lake-flanked alpine town of Interlaken. Walk through the Hoheweg promenade with views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Day 10: Drive to Innsbruck
After breakfast and check out, drive east through eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein into Austria to Innsbruck, about four hours.
Day 11: Drive to Ferrara
After breakfast and check out, drive south over the Brenner Pass into Italy to Ferrara, about five hours.
Day 12: Drive to Arezzo via Florence
After breakfast and check out, drive south through Bologna and Florence with a brief photo stop in Florence, then to Arezzo, about five hours total.
Day 13: Drive to Rome and city tour
After breakfast and check out, drive south to Rome, about three hours. Afternoon guided tour covering the Colosseum exterior, the Roman Forum.
Day 14: Depart Rome
After breakfast and check out, transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to India. Trip ends on arrival at the airport.
Hotels in the Pran Pratishtha Special — The Europe Odyssey package
- Paris (3 to 4-star): Campanile Roissy or similar, Mercure Paris Velizy or similar
- Amsterdam (3 to 4-star): Holiday Inn Amsterdam or similar, Mercure Amsterdam Sloterdijk or similar
- Frankfurt (3 to 4-star): NH Frankfurt Airport or similar, Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport North or similar
- Olten (3 to 4-star): Arte Hotel Olten or similar, Hotel Olten or similar
- Innsbruck (3 to 4-star): Hotel Innsbruck or similar, AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar
- Ferrara (3 to 4-star): Hotel Annunziata or similar, Hotel Touring Ferrara or similar
- Arezzo (3 to 4-star): Etrusco Arezzo Hotel or similar, Minerva Hotel Arezzo or similar
- Rome (3 to 4-star): Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia or similar, iH Hotels Roma Z3 or similar
What's included in the Pran Pratishtha Special — The Europe Odyssey package
- Return economy flight from your home metro to Europe
- Schengen visa fee, processing, and documentation support
- All inter-city travel by air-conditioned coach
- Airport transfers and sightseeing
- 4 nights 3 to 4-star hotel in Paris suburbs
- 1 night each in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Innsbruck, Ferrara, Arezzo, and Rome at 3 to 4-star hotels
- 3 nights 3 to 4-star hotel in or near Olten
- Daily breakfast and dinners at Indian restaurants
- English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Amsterdam canal cruise, Mt Titlis cable car return, Seine river cruise, Rome city tour with Vatican photo stop
- All applicable taxes and tips for drivers and guides
What's not included
- Schengen visa rejection fees if applicable
- Travel and medical insurance
- Lunches and any meals not listed
- Optional excursions such as Versailles, Disneyland, paragliding, Sistine Chapel, and Eiffel lift
- Personal expenses, tips beyond drivers and guides, laundry, and phone calls
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian passport holders need a visa?
Yes. A single Schengen visa covers all five countries and is included in the package fee. We will share the document checklist and book your VFS appointment after the booking is confirmed. Apply at least 30 days before departure.
What is the weather like in September?
Early autumn with daytime temperatures of 15 to 24 degrees across the route. Italy is the warmest at the end. Mt Titlis is below zero year-round. Pack layers, a heavy jacket for the snow day, and a compact umbrella.
Are vegetarian and Jain meals available?
Yes. All dinners on the tour are at Indian restaurants and most offer Jain options on prior request. Hotel breakfasts have vegetarian items though they are continental in style.
Is this long coach tour comfortable?
Coaches are air-conditioned with comfortable seats and washrooms on board. Drives are broken into segments of two to three hours with lunch and rest stops. Bring a neck pillow if you sleep on the coach.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate to high. Expect 6 to 8 kilometres of walking per day on cobbled streets and several long coach days. Anti-skid grips on your shoes help at Mt Titlis.
What should I pack?
Layered clothing, a heavy jacket and gloves for Mt Titlis, a compact umbrella, comfortable walking shoes already broken in, a power adapter for European, Swiss, and Italian sockets, and any personal medication.
Can I extend the trip on my own?
Yes. Common add-ons include London via Eurostar at the start or Venice and Florence overnight stops at the end. Speak to our consultant at the time of booking.
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