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ABOUT EU HOLIDAYSMISSION Vacations to serve the Malaysian market. In doing so, EU Holidays strives to constantly improve our products and services so that we can better serve our • Delighting every travel experience customers.VISION Despite being a young company, EU Holidays has gained significant recognition from both customers and industry professionals. Founded in • Be Travellers’ FIRST choice late 2010, EU Holidays was voted Top MasterCard Supporter in NATAS Travel for four consecutive years since 2012. Since then, EU Holidays was namedVALUES the ‘Best Travel Agency for Europe and USA Tours’ as voted by readers of ESCAPE! Magazine. 1. Deliver what we promise 2. Serve customers passionately After just two years in the business, EU Holidays was presented with 3. Do what we do, best two valuable awards – the Asia Excellence Award 2013 and the Singapore 4. Make work fun Excellence Award 2013. 5. Care for employees 6. Stay as one big family as we grow In 2014, we received the Singapore Quality Brands 2014 award and the 7. Be a good business partner Weekender Travellers’ Choice Award as No. 1 for Europe and USA tours, as 8. Be socially responsible voted by readers. We continued to be awarded for the next three years by Weekender and held our position as the top travel agency in Singapore.PROGRESS AND MILESTONES From Tripzillia.sg - Singapore’s No.1 Travel Portal – EU Holidays alsoEU Holidays was founded by a group of experienced directors passionate acquired excellence awards in “Best for Europe 2015” and “Best for USAabout their work in the travel industry. They wanted to do something new 2015”. The coveted award recognises the most outstanding travel companiesthat could better serve the travel needs of consumers, which is the main for their professionalism and experience in the travel industry.driving force behind the establishment of our travel agency. EU Holidays Pte Ltd has recently received the prestigious Singapore Trusted Within five years of business operations, we have expanded EU Holidays and Quality Brand 2015 award from the Singapore Enrich Group.opened up three other subsidiary offices to focus on the various needs of ourcustomers. The EU MICE office was set up in 2013 to cater for corporate travel In addition, the travel agency has gone through the year-long Customer-with a focus on corporate meetings, conventions and events. Centric Initiative (CCI) program and successfully attained the Singapore Service Class certification under the Ministry of Trade and Industry agency, In that same year, EU Asia was launched to cater for customers who are SPRING Singapore. The agency certifies EU Holidays with the niche Businessinterested in travelling within Asia. In the following year, we opened up EU Excellence (BE) standard for service. TRAVEL JOURNAL TRAVWE2ILN0AN1W7EARRDS Best for Europe

ITINERARIES CONTENTS6 13D10N Italy Switzerland France 42 10D7N Grand Train Tour12 46 of Switzerland ECSTTW18 ECERPW 5422 58 10D7N Italy Fiesta26 11D8N Switzerland France + 6230 Mont St Michel ECSPSW ECCIFA3438 15D12N Europe Discovery 10D7N Mamma Mia Italy ECDISA ECCITA 11D8N Europe Highlights 11D8N South Italy, Sicily + Malta ECCHLA ECITSA 10D7N Central Europe 6 Countries 12D9N Romantic Italy + Monte Carlo ECCCEA ECITWA 13D10N All-in-Europe Footprint ECCFPA 10D7N London Paris Brussels Amsterdam ECCLPA 13D10N Indulgence France ECFRWA SWEDEN FINLAND 6 NORWAY 54 ESTONIA EU Holidays | Central Europe 1 DENMARK LATVIA LITHUANIA IRELAND UNITED NETHERLANDS POLAND BELARUS KINGDOMPORTUGAL GERMANY CZECH REP. UKRAINE BELGIUM SLOVAKIA MOLDOVA LUXEMBOURG ROMANIA FRANCE SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA CROAITA BOSNIA SERBIA ITALY MONTENEGRO BULGARIA SPAIN MACEDONIA ALBANIA GREECE TURKEY

FEATURES CONTENTS10 Sledging 1 1 Swiss Cheese Fondu Swiss cheese fondue is a must for any traveller Today, sledging is widely known as a recreational sport, and heading to the land of chocolate and cheese. brings marvellous fun for everyone.16 London / Amsterdam 33 Lucerne Be charmed by the picturesque Swiss city of Embark on an exciting journey that will Lucerne. Uncover various places of interest and attractions steeped in history. take you to iconic landmarks that have stood the test of time.37 Paris 53 Venice Discover the charismatic city of lights! Acquaint Venice leaves travellers from far and wide yourself with the architectural wonders and spellbound with its historical structures and elegant unparalleled masterpieces of Paris. gondolas floating down long, narrow canals.PUBLISHING CONSULTANT COVER: PHOTOGRAPHER NELSON PINONTOAN | STYLIST CEDRIC ONG | MODEL AMANDA | ART DIRECTION TOMMY HONGManaging Publisher CECILIA WOOGeneral Manager LILIAN QUEK EU HOLIDAYS TRAVEL JOURNALS are published by WWM PTE LTD for EU Holidays.Marketing Executive MELISAH ROSLANWriters NINA GEE, SARAH SATHYAMOORTHI No part of this publicaiton is to be reproduced, stored, transmitted, digitally or otherwise, without theCreative Director TOMMY HONG prior consent of the publisher. The information contained herein is accurate at time of printing. Changes may have occurred since this magazine went to print. The publisher will not be held liable for any damages, loss, injury or inconvenience, arising in connection with the contents of the brochure.2 Central Europe | EU Holidays

EXTRA PAMPERINGFROM EU HOLIDAYSEU Holidays Premium Premium customers of EU Holidays can Highlights of the SATS lounges include:Customers can enjoy now enjoy complimentary access to the • Free flow of refreshments that includecomplimentary access comforts of the three SATS Premier Clubto the Luxurious Premier lounges found across all three terminals at local signature “delights” and bothLounges at Singapore SIngapore’s Changi Airport. alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesChangi Airport • Workstations with high-speed Internet Providing the highest level of comfort connectivity and wireless access and luxury in air travel, each lounge is • Cable television with a wide variety of aesthetically designed with a touch of class programmes, channels and movies. and equipped with modern conveniences to • A wide selection of international serve the evolving needs of our customers. magazines and newspapers. • Private rest booths with state-of-the art massage chairs • Pleasant shower amenitiesSATS Premier Lounge T1 SATS Premier Lounge T2 SATS Premier Lounge T3#031-67, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3 #036-114, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3 #03-MS-04, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

ExtrEaxMtraiSlems,ilesKNOWLEDGE & PASSION & LOVE DIVERSE CHOICES &EXPERIENCE OPTIONS When it comes to travel, there is nobodyOur staff members are armed with vast travel more passionate and enthusiastic than the EU Holidays is well-known for our ability to designknowledge and invaluable experience so as to staff at EU Holidays. Our employee’s love different types of itinerary to cater to differentassist our customers by giving the best advice and dedication for their jobs drive them to clienteles. Each itinerary is specially personalised toto suit their needs. The company equips all staff deliver quality services. They are trained to be fit every customer’s needs, wants and interests. Thewith top quality and comprehensive in-house caring and attentive to every detail of what the option to extend your stay can even be arranged fortraining, on-job training, and external courses customer desires, providing the best support your itinerary. New itineraries are also launchedlead by professionals in the field. These courses that caters to their individual needs. on a regular basis because we believe in creatingconcentrate on providing our staff with the an original and exclusive experience for ourknowledge of giving the best travel experience customers. EU Holidays takes special effort to craftin Europe and USA. This is an essential aspect a wide variety of unique itineraries that customersof EU Holidays as we aim to give each and every can choose from. The range of itineraries vary fromcustomer an unforgettable holiday. premium to cost saving, active to relaxing tours, and intensive coverage or country focus packages. We also work directly with our partners to provide our customers with special privileges and additional perks for their trips.4 Central Europe | EU Holidays

INNOVATING EXCELLENT QUALITY REPUTATION &TRENDSETTERS MADE AFFORDABLE AWARD WINNINGEU Holidays has always strived to stay ahead Quality should not be compromised for EU Holidays has the prestigious honour ofof the latest trends, especially for travel and affordability. That is why here at EU Holidays, we receiving many awards such as the Asiatechnology. Our company was the first travel believe in having the best of both worlds. Our tour Excellence Award 2013 and the Singaporeagency to introduce exclusive tours to the Norway packages are customised to be the best value Excellence Award 2013. Both ESCAPE! andArctic Circle, and brought about the popular trend for your money. Offered at an attractive rate, our Weekender travel magazines have also awardedof travelling to Finland. In order to provide our packages are packed with 4-5 star hotel stays, EU Holidays as the No. 1 Reader’s Choice forcustomers with unforgettable experiences when scrumptious meals, and an experience of a last Europe and USA tours. Our company has beentravelling with EU Holidays, we make the effort time. EU Holidays is the only agency that offers recognised for our outstanding service, and alsoto reach out to organizations and companies you a night’s stay in a 5-star Hilton hotel on Venice earned us a strong following of loyal customers.overseas to obtain the best arrangements for islands as well as a 5-star Heritage hotel for your EU holidays won the TripZilla excellence awardsactivities and accommodations for our tour accommodation in Interlaken. for “Best for Europe 2015” and “Best for USApackages. For our Northern Europe tours, we 2015” and has recently received the prestigioushave specially arranged for customers to stay Singapore Trusted Quality Brand 2015 award.in the newly launched and more spacious glass In addition, the travel agency has gone throughigloos in Finland. We are also the sole distributing the Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) programpartner for exclusive sledging activities on Mt. and has attended Singapore Service ClassBussalp for our Switzerland tours. certification under SPRING Singapore. The agency certifies EU Holidays with the niche Business Excellence (BE) standard for service. We’ll do it for you! EU Holidays | Central Europe 5

PREMIUM PHOTO: 123RF/JAKOBRADLGRUBER 13D10N ITALY, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE TOUR CODE: ECERPW Reveal in the rich history and culture Europe as you catch a glimpse of ancient Rome as you wander on the streets of Italy, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Switzerland, and bask in France’s art and culture. BSEELSLETR ARCH OF TRIUMPH AND CHAMPS ELYSEES, PARIS 6 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTSITALY GERMANY 2 Paris GERMANYROME BADEN- 1• Vatican City WÜRTTEMBERG• St. Peter’s Basilica • Lake Titisee in FRANCE Lorraine Region Lake Titisee SWITZERLAND• Sistine Chapel / 1 Black Forest Interlaken 1 Lucerne Vatican Museum Montreux (Entrance included) SWITZERLAND 1 1 Venice Islands• Colosseum 1 Milan• Trevi Fountain SWISS RIVIERA Èvian-les-BainsSIENA • Montreux• Chiantishire • Marché de Nöel Pisa 1 Tuscany• Historic CentrePISA Christmas Market Flight path Siena ITALY• Piazza del Miracoli INTERLAKEN Traverse by coach Rome 1• Leaning Tower of • Lake Thun & the Featured destinations Pisa 2TUSCANY Alps Overnight stays 1• The Mall • View overlooking Factory Outlet EXCLUSIVESVENICE ISLANDS the Jungfrau• St. Mark’s Square LUCERNE • Sledging activity on Europe longest sledge run - Mt Bussalp• Doge’s Palace • Old Chapel Bridge • Stay 5★ hotel in Venice Islands• Bridge of Sighs • Old Town • Stay 2 nights 5★ hotel in Paris City Centre• Glass blowing • Bucherer • Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum visit factory • Lion MonumentMILAN • Overnight in DAY 1 → ROME to the picturesque Medieval Village• Sforza Castle in Chiantishire, a delightful stretch of• Milan Cathedral Lorraine Region HOME countryside located in Siena. Explore• La Scala Opera the winding streets in the historic centre House FRANCE Meals on Board of Siena, a well-preserved city that was• Galleria Vittorio declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emanuele II PARIS Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and Stop by the Siena Cathedral, one of Italy’s • Champs-Élysées top Gothic cathedrals decorated with • Arc de Triomphe take-off to Rome. intricate carvings and statues. Capture • Place de la stunning photos at the Piazza del Campo, DAY 2 known for its architectural beauty as one of Concorde Europe’s greatest medieval squares and see • Louvre Museum ROME the Palazzo del Comune, a Renaissance • Louvre Pyramid town hall. Finally, head into Pisa’s Piazza • Eiffel Tower Lunch – Local Fare dei Miracoli to round up the day with their Start the day with a guided tour of Rome, iconic attractions: the Leaning Tower of (Entrance Included) with the first stop at Vatican City. Revel Pisa, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral. • Galeries Lafayette at the masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel , whose stunning frescoed ceiling was painted Rhône-Alpes by the renowned sculptor Michelangelo • Èvian-les-Bains himself. See the immense collections of artworks in the Vatican Museums, andDELICACIES feast your eyes upon the intricate details DAY 4 → VENICE ISLANDS of St.Peter’s Basilica. Wonder at theMeal Plan magnificent sight of the Colosseum on a TUSCANY tour in the largest amphitheatre ever built10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners with its capacity of up to 80,000. Pass by Breakfast the Roman Forum, the heart of ancientSpecialities Rome, with its archaic buildings and shrines including the ancient former royal residence.• 3-course Tuscan Florentine Steak dinner Piazza Venezia is located a short walk away with wine with a massive monument dedicated to the first King of Italy. Then, marvel at the• 4-course Swiss fondue combo dinner masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s• 3-course French dinner largest Baroque fountain.• 3-course German Pork Knuckle with Black Forest Cake Spend some time in shopping heaven at4-5★ HOTELS the The Mall Factory Outlet with overROME Novotel - 4★ 100 brand boutiques selling everythingTUSCANY Art Museo - 4★VENICE Hilton Molino Stucky - 5★ from clothes and cosmetics toMILAN Hilton/Radisson Blu - 4★FRENCH RIVIERA Hilton - 4★ appliances and shoes. With great buysINTERLAKEN Lindner Grand Hotel BeauRivage - 5★ of up to 70% discount from prominentLUCERNE Lakeside Hotel - 4★LORRAINE Novotel/Mercure - 4★ brands like Prada, D&G, Furla, Lacoste,PARIS Renaissance - 5★ Polo Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, no*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Shouldthere be changes, customers will be offered similar one is likely to leave empty-handed.accommodations as stated in this list. DAY 3 → → → Spend the night in a luxurious 5-star ROME SIENA PISA TUSCANY Hilton hotel on Venice’s Islands. Breakfast, Tuscan Florentine Steak dinner with wine Note: A 2-way poterage service will be provided to Escape from the city and make your way Hilton Molino Stucky on Venice’s Islands. EU Holidays | Central Europe 7

13D10N ITALY SWITZERLAND FRANCEDAY 5 ISLANDS → MILANVENICEBreakfast, Dinner – Local FareBoard a unique water taxi that will take youto Venice’s city centre and set of on a tour ofSt. Mark’s Square and the famous St. Mark’sBasilica – nicknamed the ‘church of gold’due to its opulent design and gold mosaics.Swing by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridgeof Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks,for some momentous pictures. Lastly, visita glass blowing factory to learn more aboutthe art of Murano glassmaking, an elite tradeunique to Venice. VENICE, ITALYDAY 6 → ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS may also wish to embark on an optional scenic biggest department store in Paris for souvenir railway trip to Kleine Scheidegg mountain shopping (subject to store’s operating hours).MILAN Note: The Galleries Lafayette closed on Sunday and pass, a famous ski resort area, to admire the Christmas Day.Breakfast, Lunch - Chinese Meal passing scenic valleys and the Glacier Falls, as well as the iconic peaks of Mt. Eiger, MonchThe first stop of the day is a visit to the and Jungfrau. Note: Prior to the openning of the sledging activities,Sforza Castle, a fortress once home to noble the mountain excursion will be replaced with Glacier 3000 or Mt Titlis.lords of Milan. Drop by the grandiose MilanCathedral for shots of the elaborate Gothic DAY 11exterior façade. Next, take a shopping trip PARISthrough the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Breakfastleading to the Piazza della Scala where a Enjoy a free day of leisure, shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. You may wishstatue monument of Leonardo da Vinci is to enjoy optional activities: a scenic Seine River cruise or a Moulin Rouge show.located. Stop by the lavish La Scala Opera DAY 9 → →House for some pictures before we move LUCERNE TITISEE LORRAINEon to Switzerland via the Great St. Bernard REGIONTunnel. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mont Breakfast, Black Forest Lunch, DAY 12 →Blanc and its surroundings as we make our Dinner – 3-course French Fare PARIS HOMEway to Évian-les-Bains, renowned for its Visit the Old Chapel Bridge, the oldest Breakfast, Meals on BoardEvian springs and source of the famous Evian wooden bridge in Switzerland decorated Leisurely enjoy the rest of the day till it is timemineral water. with old paintings under its roof. Enjoy a to transfer to the airport for your flight home. walking tour of Lucerne’s Old Town with itsRDÉAVIVYIA7IENR-ALE→SM-BOANINTSRE→USXW→ISS characteristic Renaissance architecture. Here, DAY 13INTERLAKEN you will find Bucherer, the largest duty- HOME SWEET HOMEBreakfast, Dinner – Swiss Fondue Combo free store in Switzerland. Drop by the Lion We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EUJourney to Montreux and stop by theimpressive 1000-year-old Chillon Castle for Monument – to commemorate the valour of Holidays and we look forward to seeing youpictures. Enjoy Christmas shopping at theMontreux Marché de Nöel Christmas Market the Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their again for your next trip.and immerse yourself in their festivities (onlyvalid 23 Nov – 24 Dec 2017). As night falls, lives serving King Louis XVI during the Frenchenjoy a 4-course Swiss fondue combo dinnerat the Swiss-themed Bebbis Restaurant in Revolution. Then, cross the border over to Suggested Excursions:Interlaken. Additional activities that complement your holidays the enchanting Black Forest in Germany and will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may apply indulge in an authentic Black Forest lunch. • Florence City Tour: €49 / €39 • Kleine Scheidegg: CHF139 / CHF119 Make your way to Lake Titisee to attend a • Seine River Cruise: €25 • Full Day Paris Tour: €79 / €69 demonstration on cuckoo-clock making. DAY 10 REGION → PARIS Tipping Guideline: (based on 13D10N) • €91 per person LORRAINE Breakfast, Lunch - Chinese FareDAY 8 → → Begin your Paris adventure with a guided tour Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredINTERLAKEN SLEDGING of the city – take in the sights of Champs- for a confirmed departure.LUCERNE Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andBreakfast Museum with its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.Prepare for a day filled with endless fun and the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stop • Winter activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events, accommodation may beactivities as you board a specially designed at the Arc de Triomphe, a famed monument re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.Snow Bus for a comfortable ride up to Mt. erected in honour of the soldiers who fought • Eiffel Tower may be changed to Montparnasse without notice.Bussalp. Enjoy marvellous views of the in the Napoleonic Wars. Visit the cultural iconJungfrau’s snowy peaks as you sledge through of Paris – the Eiffel Tower for a panoramic the various obstacle courses on the 7.6km view over Paris from the second level, thenlong sledge run; the longest in Europe. You head over to the Galeries Lafayette – the8 Central Europe | EU Holidays

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FEATURESledging SLEDGING ON MT. BUSSALP, SWITZERLANDToday, sledging is widely known as a recreational sport, EU holidays offers an exclusive tourand brings marvellous fun for everyone. package that includes a special trip to Grindelwald. Customers willS ledging is a worldwide winter designed, some even come with canvas be able to visit Mt. Bussalp, Grindelwald activity generally carried out seat covers for comfort. Valley, where they can partake in the in a prone or seated position longest sledge run in Europe (source :on a vehicle generically known as a The first ride down a hill on a Switzerland Tourism). To view the videosledge. Made out of wood, it is carefully sledge is the most crucial and most of sledging activity, please visit: www.crafted, and often comes with a carriage difficult as it determines the path euholidays.com.sg/sledging.htmlmounted upon runners. It is generally of the sledge for subsequent runs.designed to go fast and straight down It is essential to practice safety PHOTOS: ©123RFthe hill, hence caution should be precautions before you decide topracticed when navigating sharp turns sledge. Always ensure that you wearand bends. sensible winter clothing such as hats, gloves and mittens; and protective In the early days, sledging was utilised gears to avoid getting injured. Keep aas a mode of transportation to carry fair distance among other riders andpassengers or goods, typically it was avoid using your hands to stop theused in places where no other vehicles sledge. Be sure to choose a gentleor mode of transportation could course suitable to your capability orventure. In most cases, husky dogs will seek advice from an expert.pull the sledges, and bring their ridersto their destination. Today, it is a widely The thrill of sledding is undeniablyknown recreational sport, and brings satisfying. The adrenaline rush youmarvellous fun for everyone including get once you complete your coursechildren. Most sledges are handsomely will definitely get you addicted to the winter activity.10 Central Europe | EU Holidays

Swiss Fondue FEATUREPHOTOS ©123RF Take a breather from the frigid wind and frost for the cosy CHOCOLATE CHEESE FONDUE indoors of quaint restaurants for a serving of world FONDUE renowned Swiss fondue. Traditionally prepared with high quality shredded BOURGUIGNONNE cheeses – often, Emmentaler, Gruyère, Comté or a MEAT FONDUE combination of them – over open flames on a chafing stand and served with freshly cut bread or meat cubes carefully speared on long-stemmed fondue forks, the mouthwatering fondue is meant to be enjoyed with a selection of warmed wines and tea. Some recipes demand the inclusion of kirsch – a fruit brandy made from morello cherries, or the host’s specialty mixes of chocolate and other delectable ingredients. Aside from cheese-oriented pots, variations of the fondue are available in our itineraries. Relish in a dip of fruits in coated with smooth succulent chocolate fondue, or crisp meat pieces, seasoned meatballs and potato cubes in bubbling Bourguignonne fondue pots of specially prepared spiced oil or broth. Almost exclusively consumed in winter months by locals and highly prized as the country’s national dish, the Swiss cheese fondue is a must-have for any traveller to the land of chocolate and cheese. Do look out for this most savoury platter in the “Delicacies” section of our itineraries. EU Holidays | Central Europe 11

PREMIUMNEW MONT ST MICHEL, FRANCE PHOTOS: 123RF11D8NSWITZERLAND FRANCE+ MONT ST MICHELTOUR CODE: ECSPSWWake up to the unbelievably gorgeous snowylandscapes of the wintry white wonderland ofSwitzerland. Re-discover the City of Light in its fullwinter glory when its streets and landmarks areblanketed with snow, reflecting its sombre elegancein the dusky evening sky.12 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTSFRANCE LUCERNE 2 Paris GERMANY • Old Chapel BridgeMONT ST MICHEL • Old Town 1• Norman Benedictine • Aion Rolling • Ball Clock St Malo Mont St. Michel Abbey • Lion MonumentSAINT MALO Interlaken Zurich INTERLAKENPARIS • Mt. Bussalp in the Montreux 1• Champs-Élysées Swiss Alps Yvoire 2 Lucerne SWITZERLAND• Arc de Triomphe • View overlooking 1• Place de la Geneva 1 the Jungfrau Tasch Concorde FRANCE Èvian-les-Bains Zermatt• Louvre Museum GENEVA• Louvre Pyramid • WHO Headquarters Flight path• Eiffel Tower Traverse by coach International Labour Featured destinations (Entrance to 2nd Organisation level) International Overnight stays 1• Galeries Lafayette Commitee of Red CrossUnited NationRHÔNE-ALPES Office• Èvian-les-Bains • Jet d’Eau• YvoireSWITZERLAND 2SWISS RIVIERA EXCLUSIVES adventure. Join a guided tour of the city• Montreux – take in the sights of Champs Élysées,• Chillon Castle Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum• Marché de Nöel and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and the• Christmas Market Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe for a photo with the Sledging on the Longest Sledge famed monument erected in honour of the route in Europe- Bussalp soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Ascend the cultural icon of Paris – the EiffelDELICACIES DAY 1 → PARIS Tower and lastly, head over to the Galeries Lafayette – the biggest department store inMeal Plan HOME Paris (subject to store’s operating hours).8 Breakfasts, 5 DinnersFrench Dinner Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport forSwiss Fondue Dinner your flight to Paris - the capital of France.3-5★ HOTELS DAY 2 → MONT ST MICHEL →ST MALO Mercure 4★PARIS Renaissance 5★ PARISEVIAN-LES-BAIN Hilton 4★ ST MALOTASCH Elite 3★ DAY 4 INTERLAKEN Beau Rivage 5★ Local DinnerZURICH Movenpick Hotel 4★ PARIS Travel to Mont Saint-Michel after reaching*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should Breakfastthere be changes, customers will be offered similar Paris. The small UNESCO World Heritageaccommodations as stated in this list. Enjoy the day at your leisure. You may wish Site is located in an island off the coast of to enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise or attend the Lower Normandy region in northern the Moulin Rouge show. France. Visit the spectacular Norman Benedictine Abbey of St. Michel located at DAY 5 → → → the peak of the island, which is surrounded PARIS GENEVA YVOIRE by winding streets and monastic buildings. EVIAN LES BAIN Then, continue on to the ancient walled Breakfast city of Saint-Malo, a port city that was once Next, take an excursion through home to many interesting characters such Geneva, where you will see the World as pirates and explorers and famous for its Health Organization headquarters, butter cookies. the International Labour Organization, the headquarters of the International DAY 3 → Committee of the Red Cross and the ST MALO PARIS United Nations Office. Pay a visit to the Jet Breakfast, Chinese Dinner d’Eau, one of Geneva’s most prominent Travel south for your long awaited Parisian landmarks. Drop by the L’horloge fleurie, a EU Holidays | Central Europe 13

11D8N SWITZERLAND FRANCE + MONT ST MICHELCHILLON CASTLE, MONTREUXmassive flower clock decorated by seasonal activities as you board a specially designed Suggested Excursions:floral arrangements. Next, travel to Yvoire, a Snow Bus for a comfortable ride up to Mt. Additional activities that complement your holidaysmedieval village located on the shore of Lake Bussalp. Enjoy the marvellous views of the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.Geneva. Steeped in 700 years of history, this Jungfrau’s snowy peaks as you sledge around *minimum group size may applyhidden gem is one of France’s most beautiful the various obstacle courses on the 7.6km • Kleine Scheidegg : CHF139 / CHF119villages. It is also ranked as one of the long sledge run, the longest in Europe. You • Seine River cruise : €25International Laureates of Floral Decorations. may also wish to embark on an optional • Full day Paris tour : €79/ €69Then, go on a jaunt to Évian-les-Bains, scenic railway trip to Kleine Scheideggrenowned for its Evian springs and source of mountain pass, a famous ski resort area, to Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N)the famous Evian mineral water. admire the passing scenic valleys and the • €66 per person Glacier Falls, as well as the iconic peaks of Mt.DAY 6 LES BAIN → MONTREUX → Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau. Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredEVIAN Note: Prior to the opening of the sledging activities, theTASCH for a confirmed departure. mountain excursion will be replaced with Glacier 3000 • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andBreakfast, Local Dinner or Mt Titlis. hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.Journey to Montreux and stop by the • Winter activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events, accommodation may beimpressive 1000-year-old Chillon Castle for DAY 9 → → re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.some pictures. Enjoy Christmas shopping at INTERLAKEN LUCERNE ZURICH • Eiffel Tower may be replace with Montparnesse without notice.the Montreux Marché de Nöel Christmas Breakfast, Local DinnerMarket and immerse yourself in their Embark on a tour to Lucerne. Visit the Oldfestivities (only valid 23 Nov – 24 Dec 2017). Chapel Bridge – the oldest wooden bridge in Switzerland, Old Town Lucerne, and the LionDAY 7 → Monument.TASCH ZERMATT / INTERLAKENBreakfast, Swiss Fondue Dinner D10 →Join a tour to Zermatt, an old, idyllic village ZURICH HOMEnestled in a deep valley enclosed between Breakfaststeep mountains, and situated right at the Enjoy the day at your leisure until it is time tofoot of the Matterhorn mountain. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight home.take a scenic train ride to Gornergrat.DAY 8 D11 MT. EIGER, MONCH, AND JUNGFRAUINTERLAKEN HOME SWEET HOMEBreakfast We hope you enjoyed your vacation withPrepare for a day filled with endless fun and EU Holidays! We look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.14 Central Europe | EU Holidays

Kleine Scheidegg Jungfraujoch TOP OF EUROPE Up to the highest-altitude railway station in Europe · 3454 m e day trip takes you far up into the Alps. On the way, the “engineering feat of a century” gives you an overwhelming view of the vast glacier world of the Eismeer (Sea of Ice). A world of eternal snow and ice. jungfrau.ch15 Central Europe | EU Holidays

FEATURELONDON The London theatre, ADD ON FOR ECSPSW & ECERPW ONLY the unique street shops and distinctive 4D2N LONDON EXTENSION attractions are reasons why you need to visit 3★ HOTEL Ibis Earls Court or similar this vibrant city. DAY 1 → LONDON DAY 3 → SINGAPORELondon – a thriving metropolis that is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. PARIS LONDON As the largest city in Europe, London is not only one of the oldest and top ranking Breakfast, Lunch Breakfast, Meals on Board financial centre in the world, but also the political, economic and cultural capital Make your way to London via Eurostar – a Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure until it of the United Kingdom. With history stretching back over thousands of years, high speed train service that traverse the is time to transfer to the airport for your London perfectly captures the merging of the modern with historic with their Channel Tunnel underneath the English flight home. iconic attractions and landmarks, among which include four UNESCO World Channel. Get a glimpse of the wonders Heritage sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Maritime of London through a guided tour – take DAY 4 Greenwich, the Tower of London and the Victoria and Albert Museum. in the sights of Big Ben, the Houses of ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE Renowned for its vibrant arts and culture scene, London is home to over 170 Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU museums, including 11 national museums, holidays and we look forward to seeing and 857 art galleries, many of which offer Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing you again for your next trip. free admission. Whatever your interest in art and history, you can be certain you will Street, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge Note: find a museum that caters to your taste. • If a minimum group size of 15 is not met, the Looking for something more eclectic? Just and many other London attractions. Then, head to the streets – we recommend the tour manager will not be following the group Leake Street Tunnel in Waterloo – where transfer back to your hotel in London. to London. Instead, the London tour will be you will find all sorts of street art and strike conducted by a local guide. up conversations with the artists there. DAY 2 • If group size is less than 10, itinerary will be PHOTO: 123RF/SBORISOV Admirers of theatre, look no further than changed to free & easy where only Hotel and London’s best theatre scene in West End, LONDON Eurostar is provided. All tours and transfer will where you can take your pick from the not be provided. famous classic plays and musicals or brand Breakfast new works. Also named ‘the city of fog’, London is Enjoy a free day of leisure for some famous for its unpredictable weather, where shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure. rain and fog is common due to the humid You may wish to make an optional visit weather. Learn from the locals and bring to the famous Madame Tussauds Wax along a pair of sunglasses and umbrella in Museum for a photo session with some your bag, so that you can enjoy the city of your favourite celebrities and icons, or without the weather putting a damper on simply shop in pleasure in Harrods, the your plans. Embrace the wind, rain and fog largest departmental store in London. as they add on a different enigmatic mood to the usual sights of London.16 Central Europe | EU Holidays

AMSTERDAM WIN WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0 Despite its size, Amsterdam is a city jam packed with history, culture and festivals for everyone. T he largest city and capital of ADD ON FOR ECSPSS & ECERPS ONLY the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is almost like a world of its own. An 4D2N BRUSSELS & AMSTERDAM exceptionally compact city that houses EXTENSION about 820,000 residents, the narrow streets bordered by an infinite array of gabled 4★ HOTEL Park Plaza Schiphol or similar houses running along the canals form a relaxing and intimate atmosphere that is DAY 1 → BRUSSELS → are made in demonstrations by expert reminiscent of its 17th century history. This craftsmen skilled in these traditional is a city that is best explored on foot, as PARIS Dutch crafts. After that, enjoy a guided most of the sites of interests are located AMSTERDAM tour of Amsterdam, which includes within walking distance, or you may prefer special highlights such as a cruise though to ride a bike (as the locals do) to places Breakfast, Mussel Lunch with fries Amsterdam’s famous canals and a trip to further out. One of Amsterdam’s greatest a diamond factory. During Keukenhof marvel is their complex canal networks that Head to Brussels for a orientation tour and period, Zaanse Schan will be replace by run through the whole city, which means visit to the Keukenhof. Special program that a canal cruise is a much better way to stop by the Atomium, an extraordinary today will be a champagne tasting with enjoy the hidden charms that Amsterdam lucky draw that allows 1 lucky member has to offer, rather than a bus tour. structure that presents itself as a relic of to walk away with diamond worth over S$1000. One of the main highlights of Amsterdam the past with a futuristic edge, and the would be its world-class art museums, among them the Rijksmuseum with the picturesque Royal Palace of Laeken. famed Rembrandts, the Van Gogh Museum, the Hermitage Amsterdam and the Stedelijk Next, take a leisure jaunt through the La Museum of modern art. The Anne Frank House is also a must-visit – bringing you Grand-Place, a market square featuring back in time to the cramped two-room annex where the Frank family hid from the architecture of an eclectic blend of Western Nazis for two years during World War II. artistic styles, which would lead you to the For the more adventurous soul, you may venture to the notorious Red Light District renowned Manneken Pis, a small sculpture (locally known as De Wallen) – one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam – reputed for depicting a naked boy urinating into a water DAY 3 → the legal sex and drugs. Stroll through the streets and you will find women sitting in fountain that represents the rebellious spirit AMSTERDAM SINGAPORE the window parlours to lure business in, as well as a line-up of coffeeshops offering of the city of Brussels. Thereafter, spend the Breakfast, Meals on Board ‘soft’ drugs in the form of cannabis, all perfectly legal. Even if you are not interested rest of the afternoon for some shopping at Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is in such vices, the Red Light District is also home to other unique and interesting shops leisure, but do not forget to pick up some time to transfer to the airport for your flight and restaurants, as well as the city’s oldest Gothic church, Oude Kerk. Belgian chocolate as a sinful treat to reward home. yourself. Cross over to Amsterdam for your overnight stay. DAY 4PHOTO: 123RF/ANATOLIY SAMARA DAY 2 ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE AMSTERDAM We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU holidays and we look forward to seeing Breakfast, Dinner you again for your next trip. Start off with a stop at Zaanse Schans where you will be presented with an Note: idyllic scene of traditional windmills, • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is barns, cottages and museums that is built required for a confirmed departure. in typical Dutch wooden architectural • Zaanse Schans will be replaced with Keukenhof style. Watch how cheese and clog shoes Gardens during end March to early May. EU Holidays | Central Europe 17

PREMIUM15D12N WINEUROPE DISCOVERY WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0TOUR CODE: ECDISAExplore all the wonders of Europe as we bring you to the bestplaces in the continent for picturesque landscape views,exquisite historical and religious architectural masterpieces,informative experiences of local trade and culture and bestshopping bargains.EXTENSIVE BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF SALZBURG SKYLINE PHOTO: 123RF/VARLIUXXX82COVERAGE18 Central Europe | EU Holidays

NETHERLANDSHIGHLIGHTS Amsterdam 2ITALY GERMANY BELGIUM GERMANYROME BADEN- Brussels Cologne• Vatican City WÜRTTEMBERG• Colosseum • Lake Titisee in Paris 2 1 Heidelberg (Entrance included) Black Forest FRANCE Lake Titisee Schaffhausen• St. Peter’s Basilica • Overnight Vaduz 1 Salzburg• Roman Forum Lucerne 21 Innsbruck AUSTRIA• Trevi Fountain in RhinelandPISA COLOGNE Interlaken 1 Venice• Piazza del Miracoli • Cologne Cathedral• Leaning Tower of Pisa 1 Florence NETHERLANDS Pisa ITALYFLORENCE AMSTERDAM• Piazza della Signoria • The Dam Flight path 1 RomeVENICE • Basilica of St. Traverse by coach• St. Mark’s Square Featured destinations SWITZERLAND• Doge’s Palace Nicholas• Bridge of Sighs • Royal Palace of Overnight stays 1 2 3• Glass blowing Amsterdam factory • Zaanse Schans • Diamond factory • Canal cruiseSWITZERLAND BELGIUM EXCLUSIVES and shrines including the ancient former royal residence. Piazza Venezia is located aLUCERNE BRUSSELS • Win 1 diamond worth over short walk away with a massive monument• Old Chapel Bridge • Royal Palace S$1000 per group in lucky draw dedicated to the first King of Italy. Then, marvel• Lion Monument • Venice Island 5* hotel at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’sINTERLAKEN of Brussels largest Baroque fountain.• View overlooking • La Grand-Place • Manneken Pis DELICACIES DAY 3 → PISA → FLORENCE the JungfrauSCHAFFHAUSEN FRANCE Meal Plan ROME• Rhine Falls 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 DinnersENGELBERG PARIS Breakfast, Tuscan Florentine Steak dinner with wine• Mt. Titlis (Entrance • Champs-Élysées Specialities • Arc de Triomphe • Tuscan dinner with wine Make your way to Pisa to view the iconic included) • Place de la • 4-course Swiss Fondue Dinner Concorde • Authentic Black Forest Lunch Leaning Tower of Pisa and the tilted bellAUSTRIA • Louvre Museum • Mussel and Fries Lunch in Brussel • Louvre Pyramid • French Michelin 1* Lunch tower of the Cathedral of Pisa. Journey onINNSBRUCK • Eiffel Tower• Golden roof to the centre of Italian Renaissance, the city• Swarovski (Entrance included) • Galeries Lafayette crystal shopSALZBURG of Florence. Here, you can pay a visit to the• Mozart’s birthplace Baptistery of St. John, renowned for its three sets of large bronze doors with depictions of art. Then, drop by the Piazza della Signoria to4-5★ HOTELS check out their exquisite sculptures and spendROME Holiday Inn time on the Ponte Vecchio, an old arch bridgeFLORENCE SheratonVENICE Hilton Molino Stucky 5★ DAY 1 → with excellent views over the river and glitteringSALZBURG MercureLUCERNE Astoria HOME ROME jewellery shops along its length. Wind down inINTERLAKEN Royal St GeorgeRHINELAND Holiday Inn Meals on Board the evening with authentic Tuscan fare.AMSTERDAM Schipol MercurePARIS Courtyard by Marriott Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should take-off to Rome. DAY 4 →there be changes, customers will be offered similaraccommodations as stated in this list. FLORENCE VENICE ISLAND STAY DAY 2 Breakfast ROME Make your way to the heart of Venice via a Meals on Board, Local Lunch, Chinese Dinner private water taxi, a unique yet effective mode Start the day with a visit to the Vatican City and feast your eyes upon the intricate details of transport for a city built on water. Then, set of St. Peter’s Basilica, a Catholic shrine renowned for its Renaissance architecture. off on a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square Enter the magnificen Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built with its capacity of up and to the famous cathedral church St. Mark’s to 80,000. View the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, with its archaic buildings Basilica – nicknamed the ‘church of gold’ due to its opulent design and gold ground mosaics. Swing by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, for some breath-taking pictures to bring back EU Holidays | Central Europe 19

15D12N EUROPE DISCOVERYas mementos. Lastly, visit a glass blowing glistening lakes. Enjoy the rest of the day free featuring architecture of an eclectic blend offactory to learn more about the art of Murano at leisure for some shopping or sightseeing at Western artistic styles, which would lead you toglassmaking, an elite trade unique to Venice. your pleasure. You may wish to take part in an the renowned Manneken Pis, a small sculptureYou may wish to go on an optional gondola optional mountain railway trip to Jungfraujoch, depicting a naked boy urinating into a waterboat ride through the canals of Venice, the top of Europe. fountain that represents the rebellious spiritOvernight on Venice Island. of the city of Brussels. Carry on to Paris, the City of Light, where you may wish to enjoy anDAY 5 → SALZBURG ID→NALYTA9EKRELATIKTEISNEE→ S→CHHEAIDFEFLHBAEURSGE→N optional scenic Seine River cruise or a Moulin Rouge show.VENICE RHINELANDBreakfast, Dinner Breakfast, Lunch – Black Forest Special, Dinner Set off to the largest waterfall in the wholeTraverse through the breath-taking Austrian of Europe – the wild, churning waters of the DAY 13 Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Then, crossLake District and find your way to Salzburg, the border over to the enchanting Black PARIS Forest in Germany to Lake Titsee and attendalso known as the birthplace of Mozart. A stroll a demonstration on the meticulous process Breakfast, French Michelin 1* Lunch of cuckoo-clock making and also indulge in Begin your Paris adventure with a guided tourthrough the city would leave you in admiration an authentic Black Forest lunch. Transfer to of the city – take in the sights of Champs- the Rhineland region via Heidelberg for your Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvreof their dreamy spires, romantic gardens and overnight stay. Museum with its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stopintricate baroque architecture, all of which at the Arc de Triomphe, a famed monumentcontributed to the city’s ranking on the erected in honour of the soldiers who foughtUNESCO World Heritage Site list and its feature in the Napoleonic Wars. Visit the cultural icon of Paris – the Eiffel Tower for a panoramicin the musical ‘The Sound of Music’. view over Paris from the second level, then head over to the Galeries Lafayette – theDAY 6 → INNSBRUCK → biggest department store in Paris for souvenirSALZBURGLUCERNE shopping (subject to store’s operating hours). DAY 10 → COLOGNE →Breakfast Visit also the perfume museum of Fragonard RHINELAND AMSTERDAM where you will see the history of perfume andTake a journey back in time as you visit its makingInnsbruck, a city rich in traditions, imperial Breakfastarchitecture and colourful history. A must- Brighten your morning with a visit to thevisit would be the Golden Roof located Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, a gothicin Innsbruck’s Old Town, a three-storey masterpiece that remains a physical testimonybalcony decorated with 2,657 gold- to the enduring strength and unwavering spiritplated copper tiles. Stop by the largest of European Christianity. Then, depart for the DAY 14 →Swarovski shop before continuing on a capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam PARIS HOMEscenic drive to Lucerne via Vaduz, capital and embark on a walking tour to the Dam Breakfast, Meals on Boardcity of Liechtenstein. Take a tour of Old Square, the Basilica of St. Nicholas and the Enjoy the day at leisure till it is time to transferTown Lucerne with its unspoiled buildings Royal Palace of Amsterdam. to the airport for your flight home.covered with colourful murals. Here, youwill also find Bucherer, the largest duty- DAY 11 DAY 15free store in Switzerland. Later, drop by AMSTERDAM HOME SWEET HOMEthe Lion Monument – a monument to Breakfast, Chinese Dinner We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU Begin the day with a visit to the Zaanse Holidays and we look forward to seeing youcommemorate the valour of the Swiss Schans where you will be presented with an again for your next trip. idyllic scene of traditional windmills, barns,mercenary soldiers who lost their lives while cottages and museums built in typical Dutch Suggested Excursions: architectural style. Watch how cheese and Additional activities that complement your holidaysserving King Louis XVI during the French clog shoes are made in demonstrations by will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. expert craftsmen, then tour Amsterdam on a *minimum group size may applyRevolution. cruise though her famous canals and take a • Jungfraujoch : CHF189 / CHF 149 trip to a diamond factory. Special program • Volendam with Lunch : €49DLMUATYC.7ETRITNLEIS→→EINNTGEERLLBAEKRGEN→ today will be a champagne tasting with lucky • Seine River cruise : €25 draw that allows 1 lucky member to walk • Moulin Rouge : €159 (seasonal)Breakfast, Dinner – 4-course Swiss Fondue away with diamond worth over S$1000.Start the day with an exciting excursion to Tipping Guideline: (based on 15D12N)Engelberg, where you will board a cable car Note:During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be • €105 per personand ride up to the peak of Mt. Titlis to enjoythe breath-taking view of the snow-capped replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens. Note:mountainscape. At midday, travel onward to • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredInterlaken where you for a marvellous view of DAY 12 → → for a confirmed departure.the Jungfrau snowy peaks. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and AMSTERDAM hotels are subject to change without prior notice in BRUSSELS PARIS the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.DAY 8 Breakfast, Mussel and Fries lunch, Chinese Dinner • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another cityINTERLAKEN Head to Brussels for an orientation tour without prior notice. • In the event, if Eiffel Tower unavailable, it will beBreakfast and take in the sights of the Royal Palace of replaced by Montpanase.Bask in the nature of the Bernese Oberland Brussels, the official palace of the King andregion with its picture-perfect landscapes Queen of the Belgians. Next, take a jauntaccentuated by countless mountain peaks and through the La Grand-Place, a market square20 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGH ON EMOTION Imagine a bright blue sky and the touch of sparkling fresh-fallen snow. Explore the world of eternal ice. Feel like an eagle and hover over stunning glacier crevasses. Enjoy snow tubing at the Glacier Park. Mount TITLIS is a spot not to miss! STRASBOURG STUTTGART AMSTERDAM MUNICH HAMBURGLONDON BASLEBRUSSELSPARIS ZURICH VIENNA BERNE LUCERNE ENGELBERGGENEVA LUGANO WWW.TITLIS.CHMARSEILLES MILANBARCELONA ROME TITLIS CABLEWAYS, HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | 6391 ENGELBERG | SWITZERLAND PHONE +41 (0)41 639 50 50 | [email protected] TITLIS GLACIER MOUNTAIN WELCOME TO THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND21 Central Europe | EU Holidays

COST SAVER11D8N WINEUROPE HIGHLIGHTS WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0TOUR CODE: ECCHLAFor travellers who are looking for a comprehensive expeditionof central Europe with little time to spare, we bring you to themost charming locales under the cover of a dusting of snowand frost in six different countries over a span of 11 days.EXTENSIVE SLEDGING ON MT. BUSSALP PHOTO: 123RF/UNKNOWN1861COVERAGE22 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS NETHERLANDS GERMANY Amsterdam 2ITALY GERMANY Titisee Flight path BELGIUM Brussels Schaffhausen Traverse by coachMILAN BADEN- Featured destinations• Sforza Castle WÜRTTEMBERG Paris 2• Milan Cathedral • Lake Titisee in Nancy 1 Overnight stays 1 2• La Scala Opera Lucerne Black Forest 2 SWITZERLAND House Interlaken• Galleria Vittorio FRANCE FRANCE Milan 1 Emanuele II PARIS • Champs-Élysées ITALYSWITZERLAND • Arc de Triomphe • Place de la EXCLUSIVESLUCERNE• Old Chapel Bridge Concorde • Group sledging activity on the • Old Town • Louvre Museum longest snow route on Mt.• Bucherer • Louvre Pyramid Bussalp in the Swiss Alps• Lion Monument • Montparnasse Tower • Win 1 diamond worth over SCHAFFHAUSEN S$1000 per group in lucky draw• Rhine Falls (Entrance included)• Overnight in • Galeries Lafayette Lorraine Region BELGIUMINTERLAKEN• Mt. Bussalp in the BRUSSELS • Atomium Swiss Alps • La Grand-Place• View overlooking • Manneken Pis the Jungfrau NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM DAY 1 → MILAN of Old Town Lucerne with its unspoiled • Zaanse Schans buildings covered with colourful murals. • Diamond factory HOME Here, you will also find Bucherer, the • River cruise largest duty-free store in Switzerland. Meals on Board Later, drop by the Lion Monument – a monument to commemorate the valour of Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and the Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their lives while serving King Louis XVI during set-off to fashion capital, Milan. the French Revolution. Finally, retire for the night in holiday resort - Interlaken.DELICACIES DAY 2 DAY 4 → MT. BUSSALP →Meal Plan MILAN8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners INTERLAKEN Meals on Board, Italian Lunch INTERLAKENSpecialities• 3-course Italian Lunch The first stop of the day is a visit to the Breakfast• 3-course German Pork Knuckle with Sforza Castle, a fortress once home to noble lords of Milan. Drop by the grandiose Prepare for a day filled with endless fun and Black Forest Cake Milan Cathedral for shots of the elaborate• 3-course French Dinner Gothic exterior façade. Take a shopping activities as you board a specially designed• 3-course Mussels Lunch trip through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Snow Bus for a comfortable ride up to II leading to the Piazza della Scala where a Mt. Bussalp. Enjoy marvellous views of*French Dinner will be replace with German statue of Leonardo da Vinci is located. Stoplocal dinner for flights departing Paris by the lavish La Scala Opera House for some pictures Thereafter, spend the rest of the afternoon shopping or sightseeing at the Jungfrau’s snowy peaks as you sledge leisure in Milan.3-4★ HOTELS through the various obstacle courses onMILAN ATA Chain the 7.6km long sledge run; the longest inINTERLAKEN City Oberland HotelNANCY Ibis DAY 3 → FOXTOWN → LUCERNE → Europe. You may also wish to embark onPARIS Mercure an optional scenic railway trip to KleineAMSTERDAM Ibis MILAN Scheidegg mountain pass, a famous ski INTERLAKEN resort area, to admire the passing scenic*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should valleys and the Glacier Falls, as well asthere be changes, customers will be offered similar Breakfast – Local Dinner the iconic peaks of Mt. Eiger, Monch andaccommodations as stated in this list. Jungfrau. First stop by the Foxtown Factory Stores for some luxury shopping with over 160 stores of the most prestigious brands of clothing,sportswear, houseware and Note: Prior to the opening of the sledging activities, accessories at discounts of 30 to 70 per the mountain excursion will be replaced with cent. Next, drive to Lucerne. Take a tour Glacier 3000 or Mt Titlis. EU Holidays | Central Europe 23

11D8N EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS MILAN CATHEDRAL, ITALY OLD CHAPEL BRIDGE, LUCERNE, SWITZERLANDDITNAITYTI5ESRELEA→KNEANN→CSYHAFFHAUSEN → includes a walk through the Montmartre diamond worth over S$1000. You may neighbourhood, shopping at Galeries also wish to make an optional visit toBreakfast - Lunch – 3-course German Pork Knuckle Lafayette, a visit to the Louvre Museum Volendam, a fishing town in North Holland and a scenic Seine River cruise. famous for its traditional costumes andwith Black Forest cake, French Dinner Dutch music scene.Make your way to the largest waterfall inEurope - Schaffhausen Rhinefall follow by DAY 8 → BRUSSELS → AMSTERDAM DAY 10 → HOMEa trip to Lake Titisee in Black Forest andattend a cuckoo clock making demonstration PARIS AMSTERDAMin Titisee-Neustadt. Enjoy their specialdelicacies such as German Pork Knuckle and Breakfast, Mussel & Fries Lunch, Chinese DinnerBlack Forest Cake. Head to Brussels for an orientation Breakfast tour and take in the sights of the Royal Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time Palace of Brussels and the Atomium – an to transfer to the airport for your flight home. extraordinary structure that presents itself as a relic of the past with a futuristic touch. DAY 11DAY 6 → Next, take a jaunt through the La Grand- HOME SWEET HOMENANCY PARIS Place, a market square featuring architecture We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU Holidays and we look forward to seeing youBreakfast, Chinese Lunch of an eclectic blend of Western artistic styles, again for your next trip.Begin your Paris adventure with a guided which would lead you to the renowned Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidaystour of the city – take in the sights of Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depicting will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may applyChamps-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, a naked boy urinating into a water fountain • Kleine Scheidegg : CHF139 / CHF119 • Seine River cruise : €25Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre that represents the rebellious spirit of the city • Full day Paris tour : €79/ €69 • Volendam with Lunch : €49Pyramid, and the Palais Garnier Paris of Brussels. Continue on to Amsterdam for Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N)Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe, the night. • €77 per persona famed monument erected in honour of Note: • A minimum group size of 20 passengers isthe soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic DAY 9 required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andWars. Visit the highest observation deck AMSTERDAM hotels are subject to change without prior notice PHOTO: 123RF/ ALEXANDR TKACHUK, PLJVV, MANGANGANATH in the event of unforeseen circumstances.of Paris – the Montparnasse Tower for a Breakfast • Winter activities are subject to weather Begin the day with a visit to the Zaanse conditions.panoramic view over Paris, then head over Schans where you will be presented with • During major events, accommodation may be an idyllic scene of traditional windmills, re-located to outside of the city or in another cityto the Galeries Lafayette – the biggest barns, cottages and museums built in without prior notice. typical Dutch architectural style. Watch • Zaanse Schan will be replace with Keukenhofdepartment store in Paris for souvenir how cheese and clog shoes are made during Tuilip season. in demonstrations by expert craftsmenshopping (subject to store’s operating skilled in these traditional crafts. After that, tour Amsterdam on a cruise though herhours). famous canals and take a trip to a diamond factory. Special program today will be aDAY 7 champagne tasting with lucky draw that allows 1 lucky member to walk away withPARISBreakfastEnjoy a free day of leisure, shopping orsightseeing. You may wish to take upsome recommended activities, suchas an optional full day Paris tour that24 Central Europe | EU Holidays

ITINERARY FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM PARIS AIRPORTDAY 1 → MILAN DITNAITYTI5ESRELEA→KFERNA→NSKHFUAFRFTHAUSEN → Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and theSINGAPORE Breakfast - Lunch – 3-course German Pork Knuckle Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe, a famed monumentMeals on Board with Black Forest Cake, Local Dinner erected in honour of the soldiers who Make your way to Lake Titisee in Black fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Visit theAssemble at Singapore Changi Airport and Forest and attend a cuckoo clock making highest observation deck of Paris – the demonstration in Titisee-Neustadt. Enjoy Montparnasse Tower for a panoramic viewset-off to fashion capital, Milan. their special delicacies such as German Pork over Paris, then head over to the Galeries Knuckle and Black Forest Cake. Transfer to Lafayette – the biggest department store inDAY 2 Frankfurt for the overnight stay. Paris for souvenir shopping (subject to store’s operating hours).MILAN DAY 6 → AMSTERDAM DAY 9Meals on Board, Italian Lunch FRANKFURT PARISThe first stop of the day is the Sforza Castle, Breakfast, Chinese Lunch Breakfasta fortress once home to noble lords of Milan.Drop by the grandiose Milan Cathedral for Travel to Zaanse Schans where you will be Enjoy a free day of leisure, shopping or sightseeing. You may wish to take upshots of the elaborate Gothic exterior façade. presented with an idyllic scene of traditional some recommended activities, suchTake a shopping trip through the Galleria as an optional full day Paris tour thatVittorio Emanuele II leading to the Piazza windmills, barns, cottages and museums includes a walk through the Montmartredella Scala where a statue of Leonardo da neighbourhood, shopping at GaleriesVinci is located. Stop by the lavish La Scala built in typical Dutch architectural style. Lafayette, a visit to the Louvre Museum andOpera House for some pictures Thereafter, a scenic Seine River cruise. Watch how cheese and clog shoes are made Optional: Paris Full Day Tourspend the rest of the afternoon shopping orsightseeing at leisure in Milan. in demonstrations by expert craftsmen skilledDAY 3 → → → in these traditional crafts. After that, tourMILAN FOXTOWN LUCERNE Amsterdam on a cruise though her famousINTERLAKEN canals and take a trip to a diamond factory.Breakfast – Local Dinner Special program today will be a champagnestop by the Foxtown Factory Stores tasting with lucky draw that allows 1 luckyfor some luxury shopping with over 160 member to walk away with diamond worth DAY 10 →stores of the most prestigious brands over S$1000. PARIS SINGAPOREof clothing,sportswear, houseware and Breakfastaccessories at discounts of 30 to 70 per DAY 7 → Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timecent. Next, drive to Lucerne. Take a tour AMSTERDAM BRUSSEL to transfer to the airport for your flight home.of Old Town Lucerne with its unspoiled Breakfast, Mussel Lunchbuildings covered with colourful murals. This Morning, you may also wish to make an DAY 11Here, you will also find Bucherer, the optional visit to Volendam, a fishing town ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORElargest duty-free store in Switzerland. in North Holland famous for its traditional We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU Holidays and we look forward to seeing youLater, drop by the Lion Monument – a costumes and Dutch music scene. again for your next trip.monument to commemorate the valour of During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be Note: • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredthe Swiss mercenary soldiers who lost their replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens. for a confirmed departure.lives while serving King Louis XVI during Head to Brussels for an orientation • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andthe French Revolution. Finally, retire for the tour and take in the sights of the Royal hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.night in holiday resort - Interlaken. Palace of Brussels and the Atomium – an • Winter activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events, accommodation may be extraordinary structure that presents itself re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.DAY 4 as a relic of the past with a futuristic touch. • During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans shall be • replaced by the Keukenhof Gardens.INTERLAKEN Next, take a jaunt through the La Grand-Breakfast Place, a market square featuring architecturePrepare for a day filled with endless fun and of an eclectic blend of Western artistic styles,activities as you board a specially designedSnow Bus for a comfortable ride up to which would lead you to the renownedMt. Bussalp. Enjoy marvellous views ofthe Jungfrau’s snowy peaks as you sledge Manneken Pis, a small sculpture depictingthrough the various obstacle courses on the7.6km long sledge run; the longest in Europe. a naked boy urinating into a water fountainYou may also wish to embark on an optionalscenic railway trip to Kleine Scheidegg that represents the rebellious spirit of the citymountain pass, a famous ski resort area, toadmire the passing scenic valleys and the of Brussels. Optional: VolendamGlacier Falls, as well as the iconic peaks ofMt. Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. DAY 8 → PARIS BRUSSELS Breakfast, Chinese Dinner After Breakfast, transfer to Paris and adventure with a guided tour of the city LOUVRE MUSEUM, PARIS – take in the sights of Champs-Élysées, EU Holidays | Central Europe 25

COST SAVER WIN WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0 10D7N CENTRAL EUROPE 6 COUNTRIES TOUR CODE: ECCCEA (Validity: Nov 2017 - Dec 2018) Embark on an exciting escapade that covers the best of Central Europe. Be captivated by sights steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. In this comprehensive tour, we explore prominent cities and timeless icons that encapsulate the soul of Central Europe. INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA PHOTO: 123RF/ CARSO8026 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS NETHERLANDSGERMANY Amsterdam 1 GERMANYDUSSELDORF BELGIUMHEIDELBERG• Heidelberg Castle Brussel 1 Düsseldorf• Old Town• Hauptstrasse HeidelbergFREIBURG Paris 1 1 FreiburgAUSTRIA FRANCE 1 Lucerne 1 1 InnsbruckINNSBRUCK• Golden Roof Champagne AUSTRIA• Old Town RegionSWITZERLAND SWITZERLANDLUCERNE Flight path• Old Chapel Bridge Traverse by coach• Old Town Featured destinations• Bucherer• Lion Monument Overnight stays 1FRANCE EXCLUSIVES DAY 3 → INNSBRUCKDIJON • Win 1 diamond worth over FREIBURGPARIS S$1000 per group in lucky draw• Champs-Élysées • Venice Island 5* hotel Breakfast, Local Dinner• Arc de Triomphe• Place de la Concorde Today, make your way to visit a city rich in• Eiffel Tower traditions, imperial architecture and colourfulBELGIUM history, Innsbruck. A must-visit would beBRUSSELS• La Grand-Place the Golden Roof located in Innsbruck’s Old• Manneken Pis Town, a three-storey balcony decorated withNETHERLANDS DAY 1 → 2,657 gold-plated copper tiles.AMSTERDAM• Diamond Factory HOME DUSSELDORF• Canal Cruise Meals on board DAY 4 →DELICACIES Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and INNSBRUCK LUCERNEMeal Plan7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners set-off to a fashion industry and art scene Breakfast, Local Dinner3-4★ HOTELS city, Dusseldorf. Travel to Lucerne and take an orientationFREIBURG Ibis tour of Lucerne, where your first stop will beINNSBRUCK Holiday InnLUCERNE City Brunnen DAY 2 → → the Old Chapel Bridge, the oldest woodenDIJON IbisPARIS Ibis DUSSELDORF HEIDELBERG bridge in Switzerland decorated with oldAMSTERDAM IbisDUSSELDORF Holiday Inn FREIBURG paintings under its roof. Enjoy a stroll through*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Local Dinner the Old Town with its unspoiled buildingsShould there be changes, customers will beoffered similar accommodations as stated Set off on your exciting getaway once you covered with colourful murals. Here, youin this list. arrive in Dusseldorf and head to Heidelberg, will also find Bucherer, the largest duty-free named the UNESCO City of Literature due store in Switzerland. Later, drop round to see to its vibrant scene of writers, translators the Lion Monument – to commemorate the and theatre life. Embark on an orientation valour of the Swiss mercenary soldiers who tour of this picturesque city, well-known for lost their lives while serving King Louis XVI its romantic landscape with the towering during the French Revolution. Heidelberg Castle in the background. Wander After, enjoy your free at leisure for some through the charming alleys and squares of shopping time. After, move on to Lucerne the Old Town and immerse yourself in the Lake, where you will be staying for the night. unique ambience surrounded by history. You’ll soon find yourself at the traffic-free main street DAY 5 → Hauptstrasse, which is bursting at the seams LUCERNE CHAMPAGNE REGION with cafes and restaurants as well as renowned Breakfast, French Dinner branded stores and small boutiques. After Free time to explore around Lucerne before which, proceed on to Freiburg for the night. departing to Dijon for French Dinner and Optional: Black Forest Titisee + Pork Knuckle overnight. meal Optional: Mt Titlis EU Holidays | Central Europe 27

10D7N CENTRAL EUROPE 6 COUNTRIES MANNEKEN PIS, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS, FRANCE HEIDELBERG CASTLE, GERMANYDAY 6 REGION → PARIS Western artistic styles, which would lead you to Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time the renowned Manneken Pis, a small sculpture to transfer to the airport for your flight home.CHAMPAGNE depicting a naked boy urinating into a water fountain that represents the rebellious spirit of DAY 10 Breakfast, Chinese Lunch the city of Brussels.Begin your Paris adventure with a guided tour Optional: Zaanse Schan / Keukenhof (subject HOME SWEET HOMEof the city – take in the sights of Champs- to season)Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUMuseum and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, DAY 8 → DUSSELDORF Holidays and we look forward to seeing youand the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. again for your next trip.Stop at the Arc de Triomphe for a photo AMSTERDAMwith the famed monument erected in honour Suggested Excursions:of the soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Breakfast Additional activities that complement your holidaysWars. View the cultural icon of Paris – the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.Eiffel Tower, then head over to the Galeries After breakfast, we move on to Amsterdam *minimum group size may applyLafayette – the biggest department store in • Mt Titlis : CHF139 / CHF119Paris for some souvenir shopping (subject to to enjoy a tour of the city; enjoy the hustle • Black Forest Titisee with Lunch : €49 PHOTOS: 123RF/ ALEXANDR TKACHUK, PLJVV, MANGANGANATHstore’s operating hours). • Zaanse Schan : €15 and bustle of Dam Square and discover the • Keukenhof : €35 rich history of the majestic Royal Palace of Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) • €70 per person Amsterdam. Glide past archaic bridges and Note:Note: The Galleries Lafayette closed on Sunday and quaint buildings as you board a glass-domed • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredChristmas Day. cruise though Amsterdam’s famous canals for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and before ending the day with a trip to a diamond hotels are subject to change without prior notice inDAY 7 → → factory. Special program today will be a the event of unforeseen circumstances.. • During major events, accommodation may bePARIS BRUSSEL AMSTERDAM champagne tasting with lucky draw that allows re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.Breakfast, Chinese Dinner 1 lucky member to walk away with diamondHead to Brussels for an orientation tourand take in the sights of the Royal Palace of worth over S$1000. Later of the day we willBrussels, the official palace of the King andQueen of the Belgians. Next, take a jaunt transfer to Dusseldorf for the overnight stay.through the La Grand-Place, a market squarefeaturing architecture of an eclectic blend of DAY 9 → HOME DUSSELDORF Breakfast, Meal on board28 Central Europe | EU Holidays

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COST SAVER 13D10N ALL-IN-EUROPE FOOTPRINT TOUR CODE: ECCFPA (Validity: Nov 2017 - Mar 2018) Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints; return with everlasting memories of this wonderous trip across Europe’s most lauded landmarks.EXTENSIVE ROTAIR ROTATING CABLE CAR, MT. TITLIS, SWITZERLAND PHOTO: ROTAIRCOVERAGE30 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS GREAT BRITAINGREAT BRITAIN GERMANY London Dover 1 CalaisLONDON BADEN-• Big Ben WÜRTTEMBERG GERMANY• Houses of • Titisee in Black Paris 2 Parliament Forest• Buckingham Palace FRANCE Colmar 1 Lake Titisee SWITZERLAND• Prime Minister’s ITALY 1 Office at 10 MILAN Lucerne Sirmione Downing Street • Sforza Castle Engelberg• Trafalgar Square • Milan Cathedral Milan 1 1 Venice• London Bridge • La Scala OperaDOVER Pisa 1 Tuscany• View of White Cliffs House • Galleria Vittorio Flight path ITALYFRANCE Traverse by coach Emanuele II Traverse by cruise 1 RomePARIS VENICE Featured destinations• Champs-Élysées • St. Mark’s Square• Arc de Triomphe • Doge’s Palace Overnight stays 1 2• Place de la • Bridge of Sighs • Glass blowing NO OPTIONAL TOUR Concorde• Louvre Museum factory All the usual optional excursions and service fees are included in• Louvre Pyramid PISA this tour package• Eiffel Tower • Piazza del Miracoli• Galeries Lafayette • Leaning Tower of • LONDON Dover White Cliff • LUCERNE Mt. TitlisCOLMAR • PARIS Seine River Cruise • MILAN Sforza Castle• Petite Venice Pisa • GERMANY Lake Titisee • FLORENCE The Mall Factory Outlet FLORENCESWITZERLAND • The Mall • Florence CathedralLUCERNE • Piazza della Signoria• Old Chapel Bridge • Ponte Vecchio• Old Town ROME• Bucherer • Vatican City• Lion Monument • St. Peter’s Basilica• Mt. Titlis (Entrance • Colosseum • Roman Forum Included) • Trevi FountainDELICACIES DAY 1 → LONDON Proceed to Dover, a major ferry port situated on the straits of Dover, to board a ferry thatMeal Plan HOME will take you to Calais in France. Along10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners the way, admire the striking façade of the Meals on Board majestic White Cliffs along the EnglishSpecialty Meals coastline, a spectacular natural feature that• London Fish and Chips This evening, assemble at Singapore owes its unique colour to a rare, pure form• German Pork Knuckle with Black of limestone that is similar to chalk. Once Changi Airport and depart for London, you arrive, make your way to Paris to rest Forest Cake and recharge for tomorrow’s adventure.• Italian Pizza and Pasta the capital city of the United Kingdom. DAY 43-4★ HOTELS DAY 2 PARISLONDON Ibis Earls Court LONDONPARIS Ibis BreakfastCOLMAR Best Western Meals on Board, Dinner – Fish and Chips Begin your Paris adventure with a guided tourLUCERNE Postillon of the city – take in the sights of Champs-MILAN UNA Hotel Embark on a guided city tour of London and Élysées, Place de la Concorde, LouvreVENICE Best Western take in the sights of Big Ben, the Houses Museum and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, andTUSCANY Art Miro of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. StopROME Eur Suite Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing at the Arc de Triomphe for a photo with Street, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge the famed monument erected in honour of*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should and many other London attractions. the soldiers who fought in the Napoleonicthere be changes, customers will be offered similar Enjoy an authentic fish and chips meal Wars. View the cultural icon of Paris – theaccommodations as stated in this list. for dinner before retiring for the night. CDLOAAYNL3ADIOS →NP→ADROISVER → Breakfast, Chinese Dinner EU Holidays | Central Europe 31

13D10N ALL-IN-EUROPE FOOTPRINTEiffel Tower, and head over to the Galeries lost their lives while serving King Louis XVI iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, as well as theLafayette – the biggest department store in during the French Revolution. After which, Baptistery and the Cathedral; the famousParis for some souvenir shopping (subject head to Engelberg for an exciting excursion trio attractions situated in Piazza dei Miracoli,to store’s operating hours). We will also visit up to the peak of Mt. Titlis via the Rotair, one of the finest architectural complexes inthe Perfume Museum to understand the where you will be treated to a 360-degree the world. Thereafter, travel to the centre ofhistory of perfume as well as its making. End panoramic view of steep rock faces, deep Italian Renaissance, the city of Florence. Here,your day with a Seine River Cruise for a crevasses and distant snow-covered you can pay a visit to the Baptistery of St.scenic view of Paris’s famous monuments. mountain peaks as the gondola rotates its John, renowned for its three sets of large way up the summit. Delight in a gratifying bronze doors with depictions of art. Then,Note: The Galeries Lafayette is closed on Sundays and on lunch among crystal-clear glacier views atop drop by the Piazza della Signoria to check Mt. Titlis, before descending and proceeding out their exquisite sculptures and spend someChristmas Day. towards Milan to retire for the night. time dawdling on the Ponte Vecchio, an old arch bridge that not only has excellent viewsDAY 5 → COLMAR over the river but also glittering jewellery shops along its length for your enjoyment.PARIS Proceed on to Rome for your overnight stay.Breakfast, Lunch – French Fare DAY 8 → →Make your way to the picturesque city of MILAN SIRMIONE VENICEColmar, situated in the heart of the idyllic Breakfast, Lunch – Italian Pasta & Pizza, DinnerAlsace region in northeast France. This quaint Follow a local tour guide to the first stoptown is akin to a scene out of a storybook of your Milan tour – the Sforza Castle, DAY 11with its half-timbered houses, rustic canals a majestic fortress where noble lords of ROMEand lush flora and fauna. The tour manager Milan used to reside. Drop by the grandiose Breakfast, Chinese Lunch Kick off the day with a trip to the Vatican Citywill bring you on an orientation tour along Milan Cathedral for some shots of the – a walled enclave within Rome and feast your eyes upon St. Peter’s Basilica, a Catholic shrinethe narrow winding streets of the historic elaborate Gothic exterior façade. Next, take renowned for its Renaissance architecture. Later, be awed by the magnificent sight ofOld Town, littered with medieval houses a leisure stroll through the Galleria Vittorio the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built that has a capacity of up to 80,000.dating back to the 16th and 17th century. Emanuele II for some brief shopping, Pass by the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, with its archaic buildings andDon’t miss a visit to the Petite Venice, as it which will then lead you to Piazza della shrines including the ancient former royal residence. Piazza Venezia is located a shortoffers one of the best photography spots Scala – where a statue monument of walk away, where a massive monument dedicated to the first King of Italy dominates.in Colmar. It has the most eye-cathing and Leonardo da Vinci is located. Stop by the Then, marvel at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s largest Baroque fountain.unique half-timbered Alsatian houses that lavish La Scala Opera House for somecling to the edge of the river Lauch as it winds pictures before we move on to the romanticthrough the city’s old fishmonger district. city of Venice to stay for the night.DC→AOLYUL6MCEARRN→ELAKE TITISEE DAY 9 → TUSCANYBreakfast, Lunch – German Pork VENICEKnuckle with Black Forest Cake Breakfast, Dinner – Chinese FareCross over to Germany and head to LakeTitisee in Black Forest, where you’ll attend Make your way to Venice’s city centre viaa cuckoo clock making demonstrationin Titisee-Neustadt. Sample some ice a private water taxi, a unique yet effectivewine along with their special delicaciesGerman Pork Knuckle and Black Forest mode of transport for a city built on water. DAY 12 →Cake for lunch, before heading toLucerne Lake for your night’s stay at Then, set off on a orientation tour around St. ROME HOMEone of their popular lakeside hotels. Mark’s Square and to the famous cathedral Breakfast, Meals on Board church St. Mark’s Basilica – nicknamed Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is the ‘church of gold’ due to its opulent time to transfer to the airport for your flight design and gold ground mosaics. Swing home. by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, for DAY 13 some breath-taking pictures to bring back HOME SWEET HOME as mementos. Lastly, visit a glass blowing We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU Holidays and we look forwardDAY 7 → → factory to learn more about the art of to seeing you again for your next trip.LUCERNE MT. TITLIS MILAN Murano glassmaking, an elite trade unique Tipping Guideline: • Tipping is included in the tour package.Breakfast, Lunch on Mt. Titlis to Venice. Thereafter, stop by the The Mall, Note:Start the day with an orientation tour of where there are great buys of up to 70% • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredLucerne, where your first stop will be the Old discount from prominent brands like for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andChapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, hotels are subject to change without prior notice inin Switzerland decorated with old paintings Coach, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, the event of unforeseen circumstances. • During major events, accommodation may beunder its roof. Enjoy a stroll through the Old no one is likely to leave empty-handed. re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.Town with its unspoiled buildings coveredwith colourful murals. Here, you will also FTDALUYOS1RC0 EANNCYE→→PRISOAM→Efind Bucherer, the largest duty-free store in Breakfast, Lunch – Local Fare Journey to Pisa for photo stop at theSwitzerland. Later, drop round to see the LionMonument – a monument to commemoratethe valour of the Swiss mercenary soldiers who32 Central Europe | EU Holidays

Lucerne, A Swiss FEATURE City Like No Other LION MONUMENT IN LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. chug down some sumptuous cold, local beer? Housing the longest strip of bars in Lucerne will charm visitors with its picturesque sceneries, the world, Altstadt is known for running 260 history and culture. Explore this picture perfect storybook city establishments consisting of: local breweries, and immerse yourself in a memorable Swiss experience. lounges, cocktail bars, electro clubs, etc. In addition to brewing tasty beers, this district isPHOTOS: 123RF/EVA CHAFARNSKINestled amid snow-capped mountains, exclusive club room utilised by traditional noted for its strong arts and cultural scene. a placid lake and lush greenery that associations. The Filmmuseum Düsseldorf encompasses stretches as far as the eye can see, behind the scene processes of making a film, Lucerne captures the image of a fairy tale Bucherer and showcases everything cinema-related. Swiss town. As an ideal starting point for The city is also notable for producing great many travellers - the gateway to central Fancy getting something new for yourself music under the roofs of places such as the Switzerland - the city has attractions that or for the people back home? Then drop Deutsche Oper am Rhein (Opera House) and captivate visitors with its modest yet rich by Bucherer, the largest fine jewellery and the Tonhalle (Concert Hall). Opulent interiors, offerings of age-old monuments and watch store in Switzerland, to sate all your high ceilings, and spacious layouts invite structures steeped in history. shopping needs and wants. The Swiss guests for a night of unforgettable musical retail chain specialises in luxury Swiss and entertainment. Old Chapel Bridge international brands of watches including Rolex, Omega, Piaget, Patek Philippe, Lion Monument The Old Chapel Bridge plays a crucial role etc. Since its establishment in 1888, the in the city of Lucerne. Connecting the successful family business has expanded The Lion Monument is one of the most Old Town and a New Town, this structure throughout the world, bringing the largest popular attractions in Lucerne. It was has been serving its purpose since 1332 - collection of Rolex watches to customers erected in the 1880s to honour the valour of although it was rebuilt after being damaged with discerning tastes. The retail store takes mercenary soldiers from Central Switzerland. by a fire. Unlike other bridges, the Old Chapel the form of an impressive five-storey building The monument - of a giant dying lion - Bridge exhibits old paintings under its roofs. in Lucerne, Schwanenplatz. Apart from the commemorates Swiss soldiers who sacrificed Interestingly enough, a few burnt panels are main headquarters in Lucerne, 14 other their lives while serving the French king still displayed to serve as a reminder of the stores are situated in places such as Basel, Louis XVI during the French Revolution. tragic fire that took place in 1993. During the Geneva, Zurich, etc. A Latin inscription is also carved into the carnival season, the original pictures will be sandstone wall, like an incantation, it reads: replaced with the modern ones to reflect Altstadt (Old Town) HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI, which the carnival atmosphere. The area also has means “To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss”. a Water Tower near the bridge, the former Find yourself roaming the streets of Altstadt Records of the dead, such as their names and dungeon/archive/treasury vault is now an on a hot afternoon? Why not grab a seat death toll, can be found on the memorial. at one of their many street-side cafes and Although the site was once private property, the city of Lucerne bought it, and today the site is accessible without an entrance fee. Lucerne Lake Besides its intriguing man-made attractions, Lucerne is also known for being home to the fourth largest lake in Switzerland, Lake Lucerne. Called the heart of Switzerland, this lake is cradled by a four cantons: Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. Flanking either sides of the lake, the mountains are covered in thick forests that support a diverse species of wildlife. Besides enjoying the leisurely cruise along the Lucerne Lake, one can also partake in water sports. Wakeboarding, water-skiing, sailing and a number of exciting activities are provided for thrill-seekers. EU Holidays | Central Europe 33

COST SAVER10D7N WINLONDON PARIS WDGAOiaumDRagrToIarAonnHudtMep$eeOv1oe0nNrye0D0BRUSSELS AMSTERDAMTOUR CODE: ECCLPADiscover some of Europe’s grandest cities, from the art andcultural sites of London to the exquisite food and fashion inParis, the fascinating old history of Brussels and the uniquecanal waterways that run through Amsterdam HOUSE OR PARLIAMENT, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM34 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN LONDON BELGIUM London Amsterdam 2 NETHERLANDS • Big Ben Keukenhof • Houses of BRUSSELS 2 BELGIUM • Atomium Parliament • Royal Palace of Brussels 1 Flight path • Buckingham Palace Traverse by coach • Prime Brussels FRANCE 2 Traverse by High Speed Train • La Grand-Place Featured destinations Minister’s Office • Manneken Pis Paris • Trafalgar Square Overnight stays 1 2 3 • London Bridge NETHERLANDS • Designer Factory AMSTERDAM outlet shopping • Zaanse Schans • Diamond factory FRANCE • Canal cruise • Keukenhof PARIS • Champs-Élysées (entrance included, • Arc de Triomphe seasonal only) • Place de la • Canal cruise Concorde DAY 1 → LONDON site of a public bathing complex. Transfer • Louvre Museum back to London for the night. • Louvre Pyramid HOME Optional: Stonehenge and Bath • Eiffel Tower • Montparnesse (Entrance Included) • Galeries Lafayette Meals on Board DELICACIES Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and Meal Plan depart for London. DAY 4 → 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches, 3 Dinners LONDON PARIS Specialities • 3-course French dinner DAY 2 Breakfast, Dinner – French Fare • Belgium mussels lunch LONDON Make your way to Paris via Eurostar – a high Meals on Board, Dinner – Chinese dim sum speed train service that traverse the Channel Arrive at the capital of UK and enjoy an excursion city tour of London and take in the Tunnel underneath the English Channel. Get sights of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament otherwise known as the Palace of Winchester, a glimpse of the wonders of Paris through a Buckingham Palace, the Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar guided tour – take in the sights of Champs- Square, London Bridge and many other attractions. We will next make our way to Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre the factory outlet outside London to enjoy 3-4★ HOTELS designer fashion shopping 30-60% cheaper Museum and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and than Singapore. LONDON Ibis Earls Court the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stop PARIS Novotel BELGIUM Mercure at the Arc de Triomphe for a photo with the AMSTERDAM Van Der Valk famed monument erected in honour of the *Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. offered similar accommodations as stated in this list. View the cultural icon of Paris – the Eiffel Tower and ascend Montparnesse for a panoramic view of Paris. Lastly, head over to the Galeries DAY 3 → Lafayette – the biggest department store in LONDON FREE DAY Paris for some souvenir shopping (subject to Breakfast, store’s operating hours). Also visit the Perfume Enjoy the day free at leisure to wander Museum to know about the history of perfume around the city of London its surrounding and its making. on your own. You may also choose to embark an optional tour to visit DAY 5 Stonehenge; It is one of the best known PARIS - FREE DAY wonders of the world. Learn more about Breakfast this mysterious ancient monument and Enjoy a free day of leisure for some shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure in Paris. YouPHOTOS ©123RF its many rumoured myths and legends. may wish to enjoy some optional activities, such as a scenic Seine River cruise or a Last but not least, make your way to Moulin Rouge show. Optional: Paris Full Day Tour / Seine River Cruise the Georgian city of Bath and enjoy a panoramic tour, featuring the Roman Baths – a well preserved Roman historical EU Holidays | Central Europe 35

10D7N LONDON PARIS BRUSSELS AMSTERDAMTHE ALEXANDER III BRIDGE ACROSSRIVER SEINE IN PARIS, FRANCE.DAY 6 → BRUSSELS windmills, barns, cottages and museums that Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to is built in typical Dutch wooden architectural transfer to the airport for your flight home.PARIS style. Watch how cheese and clog shoes are made in demonstrations by expert craftsmen DAY 10Breakfast, Lunch – Belgian Mussels skilled in these traditional Dutch crafts. AfterHead to Brussels for an orientation tour that, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam, which HOME SWEET HOMEand stop by the Atomium, an extraordinary includes highlights such as a cruise thoughstructure that presents itself as a relic of Amsterdam’s famous canals and a trip to We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EUthe past with a futuristic edge. Drive by the a diamond factory. Special program today holidays and we look forward to seeing youpicturesque Royal Palace of Laeken before will be a champagne tasting with lucky draw again for your next trip.arriving in the city to see the Royal Palace of that allows 1 lucky member to walk away withBrussels. Next, take a leisure jaunt through the diamond worth over S$1000. Suggested Excursions:La Grand-Place, a market square featuring Additional activities that complement your holidaysarchitecture of an eclectic blend of Western Note: During Tulips Season, Zaanse Schans will be will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.artistic styles, which would lead you to the *minimum group size may applyrenowned Manneken Pis, a small sculpture replaced by Keukenhof Gardens. • Full day Paris tour : €79 / €69depicting a naked boy urinating into a water • Stonehenge and Bath : £79 / £69fountain that represents the rebellious spirit of DAY 8 • Seine River Cruise : €25the city of Brussels. Thereafter, spend the rest • Bruges : €19of the afternoon for some shopping at leisure, AMSTERDAM - FREE DAY • Volendam with Lunch : €49but do not forget to pick up some Belgian • Madurodam : €35chocolate as a sinful treat to reward yourself. BreakfastYou may also wish to make an optional visit to Enjoy a free day of leisure for some shopping or Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)nearby city Bruges before you end the day. sightseeing at your pleasure, with the possibility • €70 per person of visiting the infamous red-light district inOptional: Bruges Tour Amsterdam. You may also wish to make an Note: optional visit to Volendam, a quaint fishing town • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is requiredDAY 7 → AMSTERDAM in North Holland well known for its traditional costumes and vibrant Dutch music scene. for a confirmed departure.BRUSSELS • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and Optional: Volendam Tour / Madurodam hotels are subject to change without prior notice inBreakfast, Dinner the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions.Cross over to Amsterdam and start off with DAY 9 → • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another citya stop at Zaanse Schans where you will be AMSTERDAM HOME without prior notice.presented with an idyllic scene of traditional Breakfast36 Central Europe | EU Holidays

Paris, the FEATURE Charismatic City of LightsEIFFEL TOWER Paris has always been a city that has made the bucket list of many travellers. The capital of France has never ceased to impress travellers with its architectural wonders and unparalleled masterpieces, which has influenced the perceptions of millions of people all over the world.Paris is a timeless city that conjures de Triomphe. Famous restaurants, luxury any art enthusiast to satisfy their thirst for up images of charming street side boutiques, and flagship stores widely known masterpieces and impressive art collections. cafes, iconic structures, and world- by many are lined along this street; some of The historic monument is a central landmark renowned branded stores. For years, the the biggest names include, Hard Rock Café, of the city, and attracts art enthusiasts from capital of France has enchanted visitors with Louis Vuitton, Sephora, etc. The Avenue des all over the world. As the world’s largest its romantic ambience, and architectural Champs-Elysees has also been the setting for museum, the art gallery holds Egyptian wonders. This cosmopolitan city attracts major events such as the Bastille Day military antiquities, notable paintings, Renaissance numerous travellers from all over the world parade, the arrival of the Tour de France and and Medieval artwork; and a collection of to embrace its rich culture, fine cuisine, and the Christmas lights. In addition to housing ancient sculptures ranging from the Medieval its influential art pieces. well known stores and eateries, the famed and Romanesque era. Visitors flock to the avenue has some of the top museums in museum every day to look at the Louvre’s Eiffel Tower the world. Conclude your visit to the Avenue most famous work, Leonardo da Vinci’s des Champs-Elysees by climbing to the Arc “Mona Lisa”. The museum was originally built A cultural icon of Paris and world-renowned de Triomphe - a triumphal arch that stands as a fortress in 1190, but was reconstructed architectural wonder, the Eiffel Tower holds a imposingly to commemorate the soldiers in the 16th century to serve as a royal palace. ubiquitous presence that be felt throughout and generals who lost their lives fighting for Visitors can also see the Louvre pyramid the city. The massive iron structure can be France during the Napoleonic Wars. when they take the main entrance to the seen from any corner of the city, as it stands Louvre Museum. The glass pyramid structure prominently over the capital of France. An Place de la Concorde was installed in 1988 to provide light into the interesting fact about the tower is that it underground lobby of the museum. was once used to intercept enemy radio As one of the major public squares in the communications during World War I. Since city, the Place de la Concorde is the largest Palais Garnier Paris its establishment, the Eiffel Tower has been square in Paris. Situated between the Tuileries Opera House the site of numerous high-profile stunts, Palace and the Champs-Elysees, this site ceremonial events and even scientific is home to age-old structures steeped in Home to the Paris Ballet, this 19th century experiments. It is estimated that seven French history. During the French revolution, Opera House is one of the most opulently million people visit the monument every the Place de la Concorde had a guillotine fashioned buildings in Paris. The famed year. Crowds of tourists flock to the tower’s installed - for a couple of years - in the opera house is furnished with heavy glass platform to enjoy a wide-sweeping view of middle of the square, where many famous chandeliers, sweeping marble staircases, the bustling metropolis. people - King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette intricate carvings on golden columns - were put to the death. There is also a and rich coloured murals. The decadent Champs-Elysees 3200-year-old obelisk, called the Luxor establishment has a 2,000 seating capacity Obelisk, which was gifted to the Louis and has become one of the main attractions Noted for being the world’s most beautiful Philippe by the Viceroy of Egypt in 1833. in the city. Visitors looking to bring back a avenue, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees Another interesting fact about this square is piece of the opera house back home, can is an attraction as great as the iconic Eiffel that a statue representing the French city is drop by the Palais Garnier’s bookshop and Tower itself. Both Parisians and tourists stroll mounted at each corner of the square. gift shop to purchase DVDs of Paris Opera along these picturesque streets and take productions, recordings by the Orchestra in the sights and sounds of the city. This Louvre Museum and Chorus; publications, postcards and two-kilometre stretch is situated between other souvenirs. the Place de la Concorde and the Arc The Louvre Museum is an ideal place for EU Holidays | Central Europe 37

PREMIUM13D10N MONT ST. MICHEL, FRANCE PHOTO: 123RF/VICHAYA KIATYING-ANGSULEEINDULGENCE FRANCETOUR CODE: ECFRWA (Validity: Apr - Oct 2017)Whether you are one for the bustling cities like Paris andMarseille, or prefer to relax in quiet countryside areas suchas Loire Valley and Provence, spoil yourself for choice inFrance, a country brimming with food, culture, art andhistory that is bound to entice you.COUNTRYFOCUSED38 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Mont St. Michel Saint-MaloFRANCE CARCASSONNE 1 Paris • Medieval historic 1MONACO• St. Nicholas town 2 Loire Valley LOURDES Cathedral • Basilica of the Flight path FRANCE• Opéra de Traverse by coach Immaculate Monte-Carlo Conception Featured destinations Dordogne Valley• Prince’s Palace of BORDEAUX Overnight stays 1 2 1 Bordeaux • St. Emilion Monaco vineyards & wine Aix-en-ProvenceMARSEILLE tasting• Vieux Port LOIRE VALLEY Biarrtiz 1 Lourdes Avignon Monaco• Notre-Dame de la • Chateau d’Amboise 1 Arles 3 • Chapel of Saint- Garde Hubert Carcassonne Cannes Nice• Palais Longchamp ST-MALO• Le Panier • Château de Saint- EXCLUSIVESCANNES Malo• Pastry-making MONT ST-MICHEL • French pastry making • Norman • Exclusive visit to lavender field (seasonal) experience Benedictine • Lavender distilleryPROVENCE PARIS • St Emilion wine tasting• Lavender field and • Champs-Élysées • Mont St Michel • Arc de Triomphe distillery • Place de la DAY 1 → NICE by other iconic attractions of Marseille,AVIGNON Concorde such as the Notre-Dame de la Garde, the• Palais des Papes • Louvre Museum HOME majestic complex of Palais Longchamp• Pont d’Avignon • Louvre Pyramid and Le Panier, the glorious old town ofARLES • Eiffel Tower Meals on Board Marseille. Next, proceed to Cannes for a• Arles Amphitheatre • Galeries Lafayette brief orientation tour of the city, followed• Gallo-Roman by a novel hands-on experience as you Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and apprentice with a professional chef to theatre learn how to make two traditional French• Baths of get ready to depart to the Mediterranean pastries on your own. Enjoy a short tea- time break with the fruits of your labour, Constantine and travel back to Provence to stay for the• The cryptoporticus night. Before you leave, you may wish to• Barbegal aqueduct take up an optional 45-minute cruise at the Calanques National Park to visit the three and mill Cassis calanques – Port Miou, Port Pin and En Vau. city of Nice. Optional: Calanques National Park DAY 2 → MONACO → PROVENCE NICE Dinner - Local FareDELICACIES Depart for a scenic drive along theMeal Plan Mediterranean Coast to reach Monte-10 Breakfasts, 1 High Tea with Snack7 Dinners Carlo in Monaco. See the St. Nicholas4★ HOTELS Cathedral and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo,AIX-EN-PROVENCE Radisson Blu an opera house built in a similar style to theCARCASSONNE Trois CouronnesBIARRITZ Holiday Inn Palais Garnier opera house in Paris underBORDEAUX Quality SuitesLOIRE VALLEY Novotel the same architect, Charles Garnier. IndulgeSAINT-MALO Quality HotelPARIS Novotel in a panoramic view of the port and the*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Mediterranean from the Prince’s PalaceShould there be changes, customers will beoffered similar accommodations as stated in of Monaco – the official residence of the DAY 4 →this list. Monaco royal family for 700 years. Travel to PROVENCE AVIGNON Provence and retire for the night. Breakfast, Dinner - Local Fare A trip to the south of France is not complete PDCARAYON3VNEENSC→EP→ROMVAERNSCEIELLE → without enjoying the lavender fields of Breakfast, High tea with self-prepared pastries Provence. These purple blossoms come Kick off your day in the oldest city in France, Marseille. Be enthralled by the Vieux Port, into bloom during the summer months, also known as the Old Port of Marseille, and the lulling view of the boats swaying forming a stunning picture that lasts in along to the rhythm of the waves. Drop your memory for a lifetime. Bask in the fragrant lavender scent as you pay a visit to a lavender distillery and watch how these flowers are processed into products like essential oils, perfumes and soap. EU Holidays | Central Europe 39

13D10N INDULGENCE FRANCEROMAN AQUADUCT, PONT DU GARDThereafter, we shall visit a special city – done by famous architect Viollet-le-Duc, renowned for its Gothic Cathédrale St-André,Avignon, whose historic centre has been the historic town of Carcassonne has art museums, 18th-century mansions andcrowned a UNESCO World Heritage site. been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage urban vineyards. This city was voted the 2015A professional guide will bring you on a Site and a place of significant importance. European best destination by travellers.tour of Avignon, which covers the Palais If you are still up for more, you may wishdes Papes, the cathedral and the Pont to go on an optional tour of the city of VBDAAOYLR8LDEEYA→ULXO→IRDEOVRADLLOEGYNEd’Avignon. During the tour you will enter Montpellier.the Palais des Papes, one of the largest and Breakfast, Dinner-Local Faremost important medieval Gothic buildings in Optional: Montpellier Travel to Dordogne Valley and enjoy theEurope. Before the end of day, you may wish passing countryside scenery as you head toto take up an optional tour to Provence DCLOAAYUR6CRADSESSO→NBNIAER→RTIZ the vineyards in St. Emilion, the oldest andFactory Outlet to do some shopping. largest wine producing region renowned for Breakfast their wine. Embark on a wine-tasting tour ofNote: The lavender field tour is only available Head to the Corbières region and wander this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learnduring the lavender period (approximately mid- through the winding acres of hills and more about their wine-making procedures.June to August). landscapes of this quaint countryside. Trek Then, journey on to Loire Valley for your past the ancient ruined Cathar castles night’s stay.Optional: Provence Factory Outlet as you move towards the Pyrenees and arrive in Lourdes. Visit the Basilica of DAY 9DAY 5 → ARLES → the Immaculate Conception, a church erected directly above the grotto of the LOIRE VALLEYPROVENCE Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes,CARCASSONNE a popular holy pilgrimage site due the Breakfast reputed healing powers of the Lourdes Begin with a visit to the magnificentBreakfast, Dinner-Local Fare water. Continue on to Biarritz, a famous Chateau d’Amboise, yet another seaside destination where you can enjoy UNESCO Word Heritage Site which offersHead to Arles this morning and embark a relaxing walk along the coastline and fall a panoramic view over Loire Valley. asleep to the sounds of crashing waves. Once a favourite of the French kings, theon a sightseeing tour of this ancient city’s royal residence along with its gardens and collections of art, furniture andtreasured remnants from the Roman musical instruments are open for visitors’ viewing. You can also get an inside lookEmpire, which include the imposing at Leonardo da Vinci’s life through his apartments here, as well as visit the ChapelArles Amphitheatre, the Gallo-Roman of Saint-Hubert where he has been laidtheatre, the Baths of Constantine, thecryptoporticus and the Barbegal aqueductand mill. Then, travel back to the pastin the historic town of Carcassonne, a DAY 7 →medieval fortified settlement with massive BIARRITZ BORDEAUXdefence walls encompassing the castle Breakfast, Dinner - Chinese Fareand surrounding buildings. Due to its Proceed to Bordeaux and enjoy anexceptionally lengthy restoration works orientation tour of the ‘City of art and history’,40 Central Europe | EU Holidays

to rest. You may also wish to take anoptional tour of one of the many castlesin Loire Valley.DAY 10 VALLEY → → SAINT-LOIREMONT ST. MICHELMALOBreakfast, Dinner - Local FareMake a trip to Mont St. Michel in themorning, a small UNESCO World Heritagesite located in an island off the coast ofthe Lower Normandy region in northernFrance. Visit the spectacular NormanBenedictine Abbey of St. Michellocated at the peak of the island, whichis surrounded by winding streets andmonastic buildings. Then, continue onto the ancient walled city of Saint-Malo,a port city that was once home to manyinteresting characters such as pirates andexplorers and famous for its butter cookies.Get a look at the Saint-Malo Cathedraland the Château de Saint-Malo, originallya symbol of ducal and royal power whichnow houses a museum covering the long ABBEY OF SENANQUE AND BLOOMING ROWS LAVENDER FLOWERS, PROVENCEmaritime history of Saint-Malo, the WWIIOccupation as well as the destruction andreconstruction of the town. Museum and its iconic Louvre Pyramid, and store’s operating hours). Also visit the Perfume the Palais Garnier Paris Opera House. Stop Museum where you will know the history ofDAY 11 → PARIS at the Arc de Triomphe for a photo with the perfume and its making. famed monument erected in honour of theSAINT-MALO soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Note: The Galleries Lafayette closed on Sunday. View the cultural icon of Paris – the EiffelBreakfast, Dinner-Chinese Fare Tower and lastly, head over to the Galeries Lafayette – the biggest department store inTravel south for your long awaited Paris Paris for some souvenir shopping (subject to DAY 12 →adventure. First, set out on a guided tour PARIS HOMEof the city – take in the sights of Champs- BreakfastÉlysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.CHATEAU COMTAL BRIDGE LOCATED AT CARCASSONNE DAY 13 HOME SWEET HOME We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip. Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidays will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may apply • Calanques National Park : €49 • Provence Factory Outlet : €25 • Montpellier : €25 • Seine River cruise : €25 Tipping Guideline: (based on 13D10N) • €91per person Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice. EU Holidays | Central Europe 41

PREMIUM 10D7N SWITZERLAND’S ULTIMATE TRAIN TOUR TOUR CODE: ECSTTW (Travel Period: 15 Nov - 30 Mar 2018) Traverse across the alpine landscapes and be charmed by the quaint and picturesque towns of Switzerland. Indulge in the vistas of the Alps and the pristine lakes, which are both breathtaking and captivating.COUNTRY VIEW OF MATTERHORN FROM GORNERGRAT, SWITZERLAND PHOTO: 123RF/LACHRIS77FOCUSED42 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Zurich 1 1 St GallenLUGGAGES WILL BE FERRY BY SEPARATE Lake Bern 12 Lucerne 1PORTER SERVICE FROM HOTEL TO HOTEL! Geneva 1 1 Jungfrau Train Chur 12SWITZERLAND 1 InterlakenZURICH 1INTERLAKEN Geneva Montreux Glacier Express• Lake Thun & Lake Brienz• Jungfrau Cogwheel Railway 12 Tasch SWITZERLAND• Kleine Scheidegg 1• Mt. Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau• Mt Bussalp sledging (optional) ZermattBERN• UNESCO old town Flight path 2• Zytglogge Traverse by Train• Einstein House Featured destinationsMontreux• Chillon Castle Overnight stays 1• Montreux Christmas MarketGENEVA DAY 1 → ZURICH peaks of Mt Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau If you• Geneva Main Shopping Street have some time in the afternoon, you may• Jet d’Eau HOME wish to embark on an optional excursion to• L’horloge fleurie Mt. Bussalp for some exciting sledging onZERMATT Assemble at the airport and depart for Europe longest sledge run..• Matterhorn• Gornergrat Train to 3089m Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland.• Gorner GlacierLUCERNE DAY 2 → INTERLAKEN DIMNAOYT4ENR TLRAEKUEXN→→LBAEKRENG→ENEVA• Old Chapel Bridge• Old Town ZURICH Breakfast• Lion Monument Spend your morning with an orientation tour• Glacier Garden Museum Meals On Board, Dinner – Swiss Fondue Combo of Bern. Explore its UNESCO World HeritageST GALLEN Old Town on foot and view the astronomical• Abbey library of Saint Gall Today you will arrive at Zurich and transfer clock tower Zytglogge and the Einstein House. In the afternoon travel to MontreuxDELICACIES to hotel in Interlaken, a resort town in to have a photo stop at Chillion Castle. In the evening we will visit the MontreuxMeal Plan Switzerland. After you’ve settled in, join Christmas Market, which takes place7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinner from the 23rd of November to the 24th of an orientation tour of Interlaken. There December. Every year Montreux celebrates3-4★ HOTELS christmas by hosting one of Switzerland’s is a reason Interlaken is known as the largest markets for an entire month. StallsINTERLAKEN 5★ Lindner Beau Rivage on the lakeside promenades, the Loggers’LAKE GENEVA 4★ Lavaux vacation destination. Situated in the Bernese Village, and the Village of the Elves are justTASCH 3★ Elite some of the things featured at the site.LUCERNE 4★ Flora Oberland, the compact town is nestled Afterwards, you will spend the night in the Lake Geneva area.*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. ApartShould there be changes, customers will beoffered similar accommodations as stated in from its scenic, placid shimmering lakes, thethis list. town also offers stunning views of famed Jungfrau. SDI(ONACYTPH3ETERI IODLANEKAGELGN) →→→BINKUTLSEESIRANLLEAPKEN DAY 5 GENEVA → GENEVA → TASCH Breakfast, Lunch – Sausage & Rösti LAKE Begin your day with ride via the Jungfrau Cogwheel Railway to the picturesque Breakfast, Lunch – Chinese, Dinner – Western Kleine Scheidegg, a mountain pass situated directly beneath the foot of the impressive Embark on a walking tour of Geneva, Eiger North Face. During the ski season, skiers from all over the world flock to Kleine which captivates visitors with vistas of the Scheidegg for some adrenaline-pumping descents from the steep and snowy slopes Alps and the deep-blue waters of Lake of Kleine Scheidegg. Marvel at the towering EU Holidays | Central Europe 43

10D7N SWITZERLAND’S ULTIMATE TRAIN TOUR GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN RUNNING THROUGH THE SWISS ALPSGeneva. While here, you will also get to CTDAHAYSUC7RH →→LGULCAECRINERE EXPRESS → a surreal and fantastical ambience. Enjoyvisit the main shopping street in Geneva the rest of the day shopping in and aroundwhere designer retail stores and world Breakfast, Dinner - Chinese Lucerne.famous watchmakers line the streets Today you will board the Glacier Expresspacked with window shoppers. Take some to Chur, an Alpine city in Switzerland. Please note that Abbey Library is closed on 13-28time to drop by the Jet d’Eau, one of The Glacier Express is an express trainGeneva’s most prominent landmarks that is connecting railway stations from the Nov, 24-25 Dec 2017, and 12 Mar 2018.)visible throughout the city - even from the east to the west of Switzerland. It is alsoair! Visit the L’horloge fleurie, a massive referred to as the ‘slowest express train in DAY 9 → ZURICH → HOMEflower clock decorated by seasonal flora. the world’ and there is a good reason forConclude your night with a stay at the this slow pace: the train squeezes its way LUCERNEtranquil small village below Zermatt. through the Alps, through narrow valleys, tight curves, 91 tunnels, and across 291 BreakfastGDTAÄOYSR6CN HE→RGZERRAMT A→TTTAS→CH bridges. Thereafter, you will transfer to Lucerne and join an orientation tour of the Make your way to Zurich airport for yourBreakfast city, where you will visit the Old ChapelBegin your day with a visit to Zermatt, an Bridge, Old Town, the Lion Monument, flight to Singapore.old, idyllic village nestled in a deep valley and the Glacier Garden Museum. Theenclosed between steep mountains, and Glacier Garden Museum, was discovered in DAY 10 situated right at the foot of the Matterhorn 1872. The site comprises of glacial portholesmountain. As a special, car-free place that that date back to the Ice Age. HOME SWEET HOMEis best explored on foot, Zermatt drawsyou in with its charming cobbled streets Please note that there will be no Glacier Express trains We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUand lovely horse-drawn carriages – a scenestraight out of a storybook. Take a scenic running between 23-10-2017 and 09-12-2017. Holidays. We look forward to seeing youtrain ride to Gornergrat at 3089. Theviews take in the Monte Rosa massif with Day 7 will be replaced as follos: again for your next trip.Switzerland’s highest peak; the second-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner TASCH → PILATUS → LUCERNE Suggested Excursion:Glacier; and a total of 29 mountains Additional activities that complement your holidaysabove 4,000 m, including, of course, the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.Matterhorn in all its glory. Then, enjoy *minimum group size may applysome free time at your leisure to explore • Sledging: CHF 129 / CHF 109Zermatt. DAY 8 → ST GALLEN → Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) PHOTO: 123RF/ANTONIO GRAVANTE • CHF60 per person LUCERNE LUCERNE Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for Breakfast a confirmed departure. Start your morning with a visit to the Abbey • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and library of Saint Gall, an UNESCO World hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Heritage Site that houses one of the oldest • Mountain activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events, accommodation may be re- collections in Europe. The intricate and located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice. elaborate artworks installed in the ceiling • Luggage porter service is limited to one piece per customer. framed by flowing, curved moldings exude44 Central Europe | EU Holidays

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COST SAVER 10D7N ITALY FIESTA TOUR CODE: ECCIFA (Validity: Apr - Oct 2017) Enjoy an exploration of the historical cities of Italy without all the usual rush and fuss, as we arrange for comfortable accommodations in the central areas for easy access to all the famous attractions and landmarks.COUNTRY THE MEDIEVAL OLD TOWN OF SIENA PHOTO: 123RF/LACHRIS77FOCUSED46 Central Europe | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Milan 1 VeniceITALY 1 Siena 2 RomeROME• Vatican City Bologna 2• St. Peter’s Basilica• Colosseum Pisa 1• Roman Forum• Trevi Fountain Flight path ITALY• Spanish Steps Traverse by coach Featured destinationsSIENA• Historic Centre Overnight stays 1 2• Siena Cathedral• Piazza del Campo DAY 1 → BOLOGNA lords of Milan used to reside. Drop by the• Palazzo del Comune grandiose Milan Cathedral for some shots of HOME the elaborate Gothic exterior façade. Next, takePISA a leisure stroll through the Galleria Vittorio• Piazza dei Miracoli Meals on Board Emanuele II for some brief shopping, which• Leaning Tower of Pisa will then lead you to Piazza della Scala and• Baptistery Assemble at Airport and take-off to the lastly, stop by the lavish La Scala Opera House• Duomo for some pictures. Thereafter, spend the rest charming, medieval university town of Italy, of the afternoon free at leisure to explore theMILAN vibrant fashion metropolis on your own. You• Sforza Castle Bologna. may wish to make an optional visit to the city• Milan Cathedral of Lugano in southern Switzerland before you• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II DAY 2 → VENICE end your day in Pisa.• Piazza della Scala Optional: Lugano orientation tour• La Scala Opera House BOLOGNAVENICE Dinner – Seafood• St. Mark’s Square• St. Mark’s Basilica Travel eastwards to Venice Mestre, where you• Doge’s Palace• Bridge of Sighs will stay for the night.• Glass blowing factory DAY 3 → MILANDELICACIES VENICEMeal Plan7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinner Breakfast, Lunch – Chinese Fare DAY 5 →3-4★ HOTELS Make your way to the heart of Venice via a PISA ROMEPADOVA Best Western private taxi, a unique and effective means of Breakfast, Dinner - Chinese FareMILAN ATA hotel chainPISA Biondi Hotel transport for a city built on water. Then set off Rise and shine as we embark on the nextROME Capannelle RomaBOLOGNA Park on a tour around St. Mark’s Square and to the chapter of our italy tour, Depart for Pisa where*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. famous cathedral church St. Mark’s Basilica we will have a great view of the Leaning TowerShould there be changes, customers will beoffered similar accommodations as stated in – nicknamed the ‘church of gold’ due to its of Pisa, the Duomo and the Baptistery inthis list. opulent design and gold ground mosaics. the Square of Miracle. In the evening, have Swing by the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge the opportunity to visit Florence by joining of Sighs, two of Venice’s main landmarks, for an optional that brings you to the Basilica some breath-taking pictures to bring back as of Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo mementos. Lastly, visit a glass blowing factory Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo. Depart to learn more about the art of Murano to Rome for overnight glassmaking, an elite trade unique to Venice. Optional: Florence City tour Optional: Gondola Ride DAY 4 → PISA DAY 6 MILAN ROME Breakfast, Lunch - Chinese Fare Breakfast, Lunch - Local Fare Kick off the morning with a guided tour of Start the day with a visit to the Vatican City – a the Milan, where the first stop of the day is walled enclave within Rome and feast your eyes upon St. Peter’s Basilica, a Catholic shrine Sforza Castle, a majestic fortress where noble renowned for its Renaissance architecture. See EU Holidays | Central Europe 47

10D7N ITALY FIESTAVENICE ISLANDThe Pieta, a magnificent masterpiece done that was declared a World Heritage Site by Vacations and we look forward to seeing youby Renaissance sculptor Michaelangelo, UNESCO. Stop by the Siena Cathedral, one again for your next trip.as well as other Italian works of art housed of Italy’s top Gothic cathedrals decorated withwithin the Basilica. Later, be awed by the intricate carvings and statues. Capture stunning Suggested Excursions:magnificent sight of the Colosseum, the largest photos at the Piazza del Campo; known for its Additional activities that complement your holidaysamphitheatre ever built that has a capacity of architectural beauty as one of Europe’s greatest will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.up to 80,000. View the Roman Forum, known medieval squares, and to view the Palazzo del *minimum group size may applyas the heart of ancient Rome, with its clutter of Comune; a Renaissance structure otherwise • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel: €45 / €30archaic buildings and shrines – including the known as the Town Hall. Proceed to Bologna • Lugano: €29 / €25ancient former royal residence. Then marvel for the night. • Florence city tour: €49/ €39at the masterpiece of Trevi Fountain, the city’s • Gondola Ride: €150 per boatlargest Baroque fountain, and the nearby DAY 8 • Full day Cinque Terre with lunch: €99Spanish Steps with its stretch of shoppingstreet. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free BOLOGNA Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)at leisure to do some shopping, or pay an • €70 per personoptional visit to the Vatican Museums and the Breakfastfamous Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the day free at leisure to do some shopping Note:Optional : Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum or sightseeing at your pleasure. You may wish to • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required take an optional day excursion to Cinque Terre for a confirmed departure. Optional: CinqueTerre tour with lunch • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andDAY 7 → SIENA → BOLOGNA DAY 9 → SINGAPORE hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the PHOTO: 123RF/ANTONIO GRAVANTE event of unforeseen circumstances.ROME BOLOGNA • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • Hotel upgrades are subject to hotel room availability.Breakfast, Lunch - Local Breakfast • During major events, accommodation may be re- located to outside of the city or in another city withoutEscape from the city and make your way to Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to prior notice.the picturesque Medieval Village in Chiantishire, transfer to the airport for your flight home.a delightful stretch of countryside locatedin Siena that is popular among the wealthy DAY 10British. Explore the winding streets in the HOME SWEET HOMEHistoric Centre of Siena, a well-preserved city We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU48 Central Europe | EU Holidays