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Essence of Europe

Rome 2N, Ferrara 1N, Innsbruck 1N, Zurich 3N
📅 7 nights / 8 days🗓 Fixed group departures✈ Flights included from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru +2🏨 4 hotels · 4★🚌 Transfers & coach🧭 Tour manager🍽 7 dinners

About this group tour

Essence of Europe is a 7-night group tour of Rome, Ferrara, Innsbruck and Zurich on fixed departure dates. You stay 2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Ferrara, 1 night in Innsbruck and 3 nights in Zurich in 4-star hotels with breakfast, and the days are planned around Rome City Tour with Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica, Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa and Transfer To Venice, with a tour manager travelling with the group. Return flights are included from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata. There are 19 departure dates from 4 Oct 2026, departing from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.

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Departure dates and seats

Delhiflights included₹2,37,410 per person
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Mumbaiflights included₹2,23,130 per person
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Bengaluruflights included₹2,23,130 per person
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Chennaiflights included₹2,29,250 per person
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Kolkataflights included₹2,47,610 per person
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Joining Directland tour — meet the group abroad₹1,56,830 per person
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Seats are updated regularly; the booking step checks the seats left on your date before you pay.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Rome Awaits – A Grand Beginning to Your European Journe
    Arrive in Rome; a transfer takes you to the hotel. Dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
  2. Day 2Rome City Tour with Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica
    Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
  3. Day 3Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa – Florence City Tour & Piazzale Michelangel
    Travel day with the group transfer to Rome. Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
  4. Day 4Transfer To Venice – The Floating City Of Italy With Gondola Ride
    Travel day with the group transfer to Ferrara. Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Ferrara.
  5. Day 5Vaduz Toy Train, Swarovski Crystal Worlds & Innsbruck
    Travel day with the group transfer to Innsbruck. Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Innsbruck.
  6. Day 6World’s First Rotating Cable Car Rotair Up Mt. Titlis Peak At 3,020m - Orientation Tour of Lucerne
    Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Zurich.
  7. Day 7Magical Alpine Excursion To The Top Of Europe – The Amazing Jungfraujoch And Scenic Interlaken (Extra Cost)
    Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner included. Overnight in Zurich.
  8. Day 8Adieu Europe – A Grand Journey Concludes
    Check out and transfer to the airport from Zurich. Breakfast included.

Hotels on this tour

  • Rome · 2 nights — Hampton By Hilton Rome North Fiano Romano ★★★★ · Standard Room · Breakfast (or similar)
  • Ferrara · 1 night — Radisson Hotel Ferrara ★★★★ · Standard Room · Breakfast (or similar)
  • Innsbruck · 1 night — Hotel Alpenkönig ★★★★ · Standard Room · Breakfast (or similar)
  • Zurich · 3 nights — Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich ★★★★ · Standard Room · Breakfast (or similar)

What is included

✅ Included
  • Stay in Standard Room at Hampton By Hilton Rome North Fiano Romano (or similar hotel)
  • Breakfast
  • City tour of Rome covering iconic sights like the Colosseum & Roman Forum
  • Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Photo stop at the Iconic Trevi Fountain
  • Services of an experienced Hindi & English-speaking Tour Manager throughout the tour
  • All Driver and Tour Manager Tips Included
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Multi-day LDC Coach
  • Stay in Standard Room at Radisson Hotel Ferrara (or similar hotel)
  • Photo-stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • City tour to Florence
  • Enjoy a classic Venetian gondola ride
  • Stay in Standard Room at Hotel Alpenkönig (or similar hotel)
  • Ride the fairytale toy train through Vaduz — Liechtenstein's tiny principality unfolding at kid's-eye height
  • Step into the crystal wonderland of Swarovski Crystal Worlds — Chambers of Wonder, giant art installations and the world's most dazzling boutique
  • Stroll Maria-Theresien-Strasse and gaze up at the Golden Roof — 2,657 gilded tiles laid by Emperor Maximilian in 1500
  • St. Mark’s Square & Gondola Ride
  • Stay in Standard Room at Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich (or similar hotel)
  • Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt. Titlis
  • Ride in the world’s first revolving cable car
  • Orientation tour of Interlaken, with an optional excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe (extra cost)
  • Explore the charming lakeside town of Lucerne
  • 1 Indian Lunch on top of Mt.Titlis
  • Daily Indian Dinners
  • View the magnification Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
  • To and Fro Flights Included (into Rome out of Zurich) (from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai)
❌ Not included
  • Anything not listed under Included
  • Flights, where the departure says “tour only”
  • Visa fees and travel insurance, unless listed
  • Personal expenses and optional tours

Before you go

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October.

Highlights: Paris, Swiss Alps, Rome and Venice, Amsterdam; Schengen lets you combine countries on one visa.

Visa: A Schengen visa is required; apply 4 to 8 weeks ahead — we help with the paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

What is a group tour on fixed departure dates?

A tour that leaves on set dates with a group of travellers, following one planned itinerary with hotels, sightseeing and transfers already arranged. You choose a date and the number of travellers; seats are limited, and the page shows how many are left on each date.

Are flights included in Essence of Europe?

Return flights are included in the price from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.

How many days is the tour and which places does it cover?

Essence of Europe runs for 7 nights and 8 days: 2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Ferrara, 1 night in Innsbruck and 3 nights in Zurich.

Which hotels are used?

Hampton By Hilton Rome North Fiano Romano (4-star) in Rome, Radisson Hotel Ferrara (4-star) in Ferrara, Hotel Alpenkönig (4-star) in Innsbruck and Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich (4-star) in Zurich. A hotel of the same standard may replace one of these on some dates.

Is the price per person?

Yes. The price is per person, sharing a twin or double room. For a single room or a child, our team confirms the price before you pay.

How do I book and pay?

Choose your departing city, a date and the travellers, add flights if you want them, review the total and pay online by UPI, card or net banking. Our desk confirms the seats and sends the tour documents by email.

Do I need a visa?

A Schengen visa is required; apply 4 to 8 weeks ahead — we help with the paperwork.

When is the best time for this tour?

The most comfortable months are April to June and September to October. The tour runs on the dates listed on this page.

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