WESTERN EUROPE: FRANCE – BELGIUM – NETHERLANDS – LUXEMBOURG – SWITZERLAND – GERMANY (ZAANSE SCHANS WINDMILLS AREA)
9 days 8 nights from Ho Chi Minh City to France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Route: France – Belgium – Netherlands – Luxembourg – Switzerland – Germany (Zaanse Schans windmills area).
| DAY | ROUTE | MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | HO CHI MINH CITY - PARIS | - |
| DAY 2 | PARIS | Lunch, dinner |
| DAY 3 | PARIS – BRUSSELS – ANTWERP | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 4 | ANTWERP – ZAANSE SCHANS – AMSTERDAM | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 5 | AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – LUXEMBOURG – BELVAL | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 6 | BELVAL – STRASBOURG – ZURICH | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 7 | ZURICH – STUTTGART – FRANKFURT | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 8 | FRANKFURT – HO CHI MINH CITY | Breakfast |
| DAY 9 | HO CHI MINH CITY | - |
Upon arrival, the group completes immigration procedures. Transportation will take the group to central Paris. The group will stop to take commemorative photos at famous landmarks: the Arc de Triomphe, located at the end of the Champs-Elysees Avenue, a source of national pride due to its architectural artistry and historical significance; the Louvre Museum, with its iconic glass pyramid at the center of the Napoleon courtyard; the Concorde Square, Paris's largest square, which has witnessed many historical events. Following lunch, the group will visit the Fragonard Perfume Museum – built on the foundation of an old theater, subsequently renovated over two years to become a unique display of the history and process of perfume creation. The group will take a Seine River cruise, enjoying the scenic beauty and viewing the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of France. Dinner and hotel check-in follow.
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Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group departs to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, renowned as the Chocolate Kingdom. After lunch, the group visits and takes photos of the Atomium model with its giant atomic structure, a sphere with a diameter of 18 meters; Grand Place, built in the 11th century with granite pavement, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and praised by the writer Victor Hugo as "the most beautiful square in the world" for its best preservation in Europe; the symbol of Belgium, Manneken Pis, the little boy statue urinating. The group visits the renowned Pelicaen chocolate shop, known for its high-quality products with unique Belgian flavors. Each Vietravel guest will receive a small, delightful treat from Pelicaen. Dinner and return to the hotel in the nearby area of Antwerp.
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Breakfast and hotel check-out. The group departs for Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Guests will enjoy the countryside of Zaanse Schans, with charming houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries, which have been restored into a lively ecological museum with working windmills, wooden shoe workshops, and cheese factories. After lunch, the group will visit the Amsterdam Diamond Trading Center. The group will stop for photos at the Royal Palace; guests will have free time to explore the famous Dam Square, known for its friendly and vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the prosperous lifestyle and architecture. Dinner and check-in to the hotel for rest.
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Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group departs for the ancient city of Cologne in Germany, with a history of over 2000 years. This is the 4th largest city in western Germany. The group stops at the Cologne Cathedral, the main church of the Cologne diocese, with a strong Gothic medieval style, honored by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1996. After lunch, the group departs for Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, known as one of the most livable places in the world. The group can admire and take pictures outside: Grand Ducal Palace; Grund Old Town to experience the peaceful, multicultural nature of the land located between the Roman and German cultural border; Casemates du Bock fortress and Notre Dame Cathedral showcasing majestic Gothic architecture combined with Renaissance splendor. Dinner and check-in to the hotel in the Belval or nearby area.
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Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group travels to Strasbourg, in eastern France, with a harmonious beauty blending the ancient charm of medieval architecture, majestic cathedrals, and the modern flair of cobblestone streets and imposing buildings. Photo opportunity at Pont Couverts – a 13th-century defensive structure comprising 3 bridges and 4 watchtowers. Guests will visit the old town Le Petite France, Place du Chateau square, and take photos outside of the Cathedral of Our Lady – a prime example of Gothic architecture built on a Romanesque foundation, ranking as the 6th tallest Catholic church globally. Following lunch, the group sets off to the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Guests can explore the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Limmatquai pedestrian street; the serene Lake Zurich, and the Zurich Town Hall with its neo-Gothic architecture by the Limmat River. Dinner and check-in to the hotel for rest.
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Breakfast and hotel check-out. Guests depart to the city of Stuttgart, in southern Germany. Guests will visit Schlossplatz and take photos of the exterior of the Neues Schloss – one of the last major city palaces built in southern Germany. After lunch, the group travels to Frankfurt. Guests will visit and take photos of the Euro currency symbol, St. Paulskirche Church, and Romerberg Square. Dinner and check-in to the hotel for rest.
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Breakfast, check out of hotel. Transportation to Frankfurt Airport for flight to Vietnam. (Transit flight depending on airline).
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At Tan Son Nhat Airport, the Vietravel leader bids farewell to the guests. The memorable sightseeing tour has come to an end.
***The program may be adjusted depending on the specific service situation***
***Notes on hotels and services in Europe:***
- Hotel location is not near the city center
- 3-star hotels usually have small rooms, so we do not recommend 3 people per room. Requests for 3-person rooms are possible but not guaranteed. If available, it will be a 2-person room with an extra small folding bed or sofa bed.
- European-style breakfast (Continental Breakfast): bread, milk, fruit juice, butter, jam, cold cuts, eggs, sausage, cheese, tea, coffee.
- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (with a private bed).
- Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
- After payment, if you wish to change/cancel the tour, please bring the travel ticket to the tour registration office to complete the change/cancellation procedures and bear the cancellation fee as per Vietravel regulations. Changes/cancellations via phone will not be processed.
- For tours still within the cancellation period but with visas already processed, please pay the visa fee.
- After tour deposit and before Vietravel submits the visa fee: VND 5,000,000 (air ticket deposit).
- If your visa is refused, the non-refundable fee is VND 5,500,000
Cancellation periods are calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Holiday tours are those that take place on public holidays.
