EUROPEAN CLASSICS with SWITZERLAND 2027 TOUR

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

Flight details:

• QR 929 11MAY MNL/DOH 2350 0345
• QR 273 12MAY DOH/AMS 0810 1355

Welcome to Amsterdam, the vibrant capital city of the Netherlands! After arriving, complete the immigration formalities, collect your luggage, and then board your private luxury coach. Then, enjoy some free time wandering through the lively city center at your own pace, perhaps dive into the intriguing atmosphere of the famous Red-Light District or exploring the city’s unique charm!

After breakfast, visit the traditional windmill village of Zaanse Schans with its iconic green wooden houses and working windmills, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch life. Then, stop at a Cheese and Clogs Factory and take photos by a classic windmill. Continue to Volendam, a charming fishing village known for its harbor and traditional Dutch costumes. In nearby, visit Irene Hoeve to see cheese-making and wooden shoe demonstrations. Return to Amsterdam to your Royal Coster Diamonds, the world’s oldest diamond polishing factory, followed by a relaxing canal cruise aboard a glass-roofed boat. End with a walk-through Amsterdam’s famous Red-Light District before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, depart from Amsterdam and travel south to Rotterdam. Enjoy a brief city tour featuring the city’s striking modern architecture, including a photo stop at the iconic Cube Houses and drive past the Erasmus Bridge. Continue your journey into Belgium and arrive in Ghent, often referred to as the "Medieval Manhattan." With your local guide, explore the city's rich history and architecture, including the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, Saint Nicholas’ Church, and Ghent Town Hall. After some free time soaking in the city's medieval atmosphere, continue to Brussels and check in at your hotel.

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the Heysel Plateau in Brussels to see the iconic Atomium, a striking modernist structure built for Expo ’58. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from its upper spheres. Continue to the heart of Brussels to explore the Grand Place, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in the world, surrounded by ornate guildhalls, the City Hall, and the King’s House (Maison du Roi). Don’t miss a photo stop at the city’s famous symbol, the Manneken Pis statue. Enjoy some free time to explore or grab a quick bite. Afterwards, depart Brussels and travel toward Paris with a special shopping stop at La Vallée Village in Serris, home to a wide range of luxury outlet boutiques offering designer brands at reduced prices. Later in the afternoon, continue your journey to Paris, the City of Light and Love. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel for check-in.

Today, explore the captivating city of Paris and discover its iconic highlights along both banks of the River Seine. See the Place de la Concorde, pass by the Champs-Élysées, and admire landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, the Louvre Museum, and the grand Opera House. No visit to Paris is complete without seeing the iconic Eiffel Tower, followed by a scenic Bateaux Mouches cruise along the River Seine. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace. This is a perfect opportunity to shop at Galeries Lafayette, the largest department store in France, renowned for its stunning architecture and wide range of luxury goods. Return to your hotel in the evening.

After your buffet breakfast at the hotel, travel to Dijon, the capital of the historic Burgundy region in eastern France, one of the country’s principal wine-producing areas. See the magnificent Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, a masterpiece of medieval and Renaissance architecture that reflects the city’s rich ducal heritage. Enjoy some free time at Darcy Square, a lively central square perfect for relaxing or exploring local cafés and boutiques. Afterwards, continue your journey across the Swiss border to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city and a global center for finance and culture. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and unwind after your scenic day of travel.

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. Afterwards, travel to Engelberg and experience a mid-blowing day in the Snow at one of the lovely mountain resorts of Mount Titlis in Switzerland with 10,623ft high above sea level. Take the world’s first rotating cable car and be amazed at 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, love the relaxed day to see the emotive Lion Monument carved into a limestone cliff, walk to the symbolic Kapellbrücke 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.

Your dream vacation comes to an end. Enjoy breakfast and some free time before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

Flight details:

• QR 096 19MAY ZRH/DOH 1640 2325
• QR 932 20MAY DOH/MNL 0205 1630

Arrival in Manila, HOME SWEET HOME!