Europe
We meet at Malta International Airport at 10:30 for flight KM624, departing at 12:35. We arrive at Milan Airport at 14:35. Transfer by coach to Valle d'Aosta amidst beautiful mountains and valleys in Italy. Accommodation at Hotel Omama Social, a 4-star hotel in Aosta. Room check-in and an outing with the leader.
After buffet breakfast, we explore the city of Geneva in Switzerland. Together with the tour leader, we visit the luxurious buildings of Geneva, famous for many international organizations like the United Nations Building, WHO, and the Red Cross. We take a walk along Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Central Europe, where we can see the Jet D'Eau fountain, which shoots water to a height of around 150 meters. We also visit the 'English Garden,' one of the most beautiful parks in the city, where we see the flower clock and streets filled with flowers. Afterward, we have free time for shopping and personal sightseeing. We return to the hotel.
Today we offer you one of the most interesting excursions to the beautiful city of Turin, the capital of Piedmont. We will have a city tour where we see the marvelous beauty of the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, the cathedral, the Mole Antonelliana, the tallest building in the city, Piazza San Carlo, Via Roma, Piazza Castello, Palazzo Carignano, and the cathedral where the Shroud of Christ is kept, followed by free time. Later, we head towards the Superga Basilica, a masterpiece of the great Juvarra.
After buffet breakfast, we visit the picturesque beauty of the French Alps in the town of Annecy. During our tour of the city, we admire the beauty and architecture of the old town at historical sites such as Palais de l'Ile, St. Pierre Cathedral, St. Francis Church, the castle, and the canals, which make this city a true gem. We will have free time for shopping and sightseeing, or those who wish can take a cruise (extra charge) around the beautiful Lake Annecy. A lakeside walk is a must!
Chamonix is a picturesque ski resort in the French Alps, located in the Haute-Savoie region, waiting for you to discover it! We will tour the typical streets, boutiques, and beautiful buildings. Those who wish can take a cable car to the Aiguille du Midi peak at an altitude of 3,842 meters (extra charge). Enjoy a typical meal and a good glass of wine before we head to the Italian resort of Courmayeur, another place known for its ancient history and long years of skiing champions. Surrounded by the magnificent Monte Bianco, Courmayeur will warm you up. We explore it with a walking tour to Via Roma, with a stop at the historic 'Caffe Dekka Posta.'
After buffet breakfast, we offer you a beautiful excursion to the Gran Paradiso Park, which was the hunting grounds of the Savoia family. Here, we will see beautiful views, mountains, rivers, and forests. We will witness several water springs flowing down to the Dora Baltea valley. We will also see various animals such as ibex, chamois, and eagles. In the village of Lillaz, we will see stunning waterfalls with three cascades, each 150 meters high. Amidst the refreshing scenery, we reach the village of Cogne. We will take a walk to discover the beauty of this place. We will also visit a grappa distillery, where we will have the opportunity to see how it is made and even taste it, with enough time to buy some products.
Together, we explore the picturesque city of Aosta, located in the Valle d'Aosta region, known as the "Rome of the Alps." Aosta is rich in monuments, churches, and the famous Piazza Émile Chanoux. We visit historical sites such as Porta Pretoria, the Augustus Arch, the Sant'Orso Complex, and the Aosta Cathedral, with free time to explore the market where you can find anything you need. We continue our excursion to the famous resort of Breuil-Cervinia, decorated with magnificent glacier views. We stop to enjoy the scenery and take a tour of the area. Our excursion continues to San Vincent, known for its Casino Della Valle, where we stop for sightseeing.
After breakfast, it’s time to leave Valle d'Aosta with many wonderful memories and begin our journey back to Linate Airport for flight KM625, departing from Milan at 15:35, and arriving back in Malta at 17:25.
