9 Nights & 10 Days • 8 Countries • Unforgettable Memories
| Country | Dialing Code | Emergency |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | +33 | 112 / 15 (Medical) / 17 (Police) |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | +32 | 112 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | +31 | 112 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | +49 | 112 |
| 🇨 Switzerland | +41 | 112 / 144 (Medical) |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | +43 | 112 / 144 (Medical) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | +39 | 112 |
| 🇻🇦 Vatican City | +39 06 | 112 (via Italy) |
Type C/E/F - Two round pins (Type C) or with earth clip (E/F)
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz
Adapter Needed: Yes for Indian travelers
Type J - Three round pins in triangular pattern
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz
Good News: Type C plugs also fit Swiss sockets!
| Country | Currency | Symbol | Approx. INR Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Swiss Franc | CHF | ₹95-100 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
| 🇻🇦 Vatican City | Euro | € | ₹89-92 |
*Rates fluctuate; check before travel
Men: Hommes
Women: Femmes
Also: WC
Men: Herren
Women: Damen
Also: WC / Toiletten
Men: Heren
Women: Dames
Also: WC
Men: Signori
Women: Signore
Also: WC / Servizi Igienici
Men: Herren (German)
Women: Damen (German)
Also: WC / Toilettes
Men: Herren
Women: Damen
Also: WC
Men: Heren (Dutch) / Hommes (French)
Women: Dames (Dutch) / Femmes (French)
Also: WC
Address: 13-15 Rue Alfred Dehodencq, 75016 Paris
Phone: +33 1 40 50 70 70
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: +33 6 4834 0063
Address: Buitenrustweg 2, 2517 KD The Hague
Phone: +31 70 346 9771
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: +31 64374 3800
Address: 217 Chaussee de Vleurgat, 1050 Brussels
Phone: +32 2 640 9140
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: +32 476 748 575
Address: Tiergartenstrasse 17, 10785 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 25 79 50
Email: [email protected]
MIIM Hotline: +49 30 2579 5514
Address: Kirchenfeldstrasse 28, 3005 Bern
Phone: +41 31 350 11 30
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: +41 76 699 6224
Address: Kärntnerring 2, 1010 Vienna
Phone: +43 1 505 86 66
Email: [email protected]
Consular: +43 1 585 0793
Address: Via XX Settembre, 5, 00187 Rome
Phone: +39 06 488 4642-5
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +39 06 481 9539
Official: French
Useful Phrases:
• Bonjour (Hello)
• Merci (Thank you)
• S'il vous plaît (Please)
• L'addition (The bill)
Official: Dutch (Flemish), French, German
Brussels: Mostly French & English
Tip: Start with "Bonjour" or "Hallo"
Official: Dutch
Good News: 90%+ speak excellent English
Phrase: Dank je wel (Thank you)
Official: German
Useful:
• Guten Tag (Good day)
• Danke (Thank you)
• Entschuldigung (Excuse me)
Official: German, French, Italian, Romansh
By Region: German (65%), French (22%), Italian (8%)
English: Widely spoken in tourist areas
Official: German (Austrian dialect)
Note: Slightly different vocabulary from German German
Phrase: Grüß Gott (Traditional greeting)
Official: Italian
Essential:
• Ciao / Buongiorno (Hello)
• Grazie (Thank you)
• Per favore (Please)
• Il conto (The bill)
Perfume Wine Macarons Scarves Designer Bags Cheese Mustard
Chocolate Lace Beer Speculoos Tapestries Beer Glasses
Delftware Cheese Clogs Tulip Bulbs Stroopwafels
Cuckoo Clocks Beer Steins Christmas Ornaments Sausages Handicrafts
Watches Chocolate Army Knives Cheese Music Boxes
Swarovski Mozartkugeln Tracht Crystal Ceramics
Murano Glass Leather Masks Olive Oil Vatican Crafts Wine
National Dish: Pot-au-Feu (beef stew)
Must-Try:
Budget: Café meal €12-20 | Fine dining €40-100+
National Dish: Moules-Frites (mussels with fries)
Must-Try:
Budget: Street food €8-15 | Restaurant €20-40
National Dish: Stamppot (mashed potatoes with veggies)
Must-Try:
Budget: Street food €5-10 | Restaurant €18-35
National Dish: Sauerbraten (pot roast)
Must-Try:
Budget: Imbiss snack €4-8 | Gasthaus €15-30
National Dish: Fondue (melted cheese)
Must-Try:
Budget: Supermarket CHF 10-15 | Restaurant CHF 25-50+
National Dish: Wiener Schnitzel
Must-Try:
Budget: Würstelstand €5-10 | Beisl €15-30
Iconic Dishes: Pasta, Pizza, Gelato
Must-Try:
Budget: Pizza slice €3-5 | Trattoria €15-35
Apples Pears Grapes Cherries Strawberries Raspberries Peaches
France mainly produces apples (>50% of fruit production), then peaches, pears, apricots, kiwis, and cherries.
Apples Pears Strawberries Raspberries Gooseberries Grapes
Flemish pears, apples and strawberries are the main fruit sorts. Berry production is also growing.
Elstar Apples Pears Strawberries Westland Grapes Plums
Famous for Elstar apples and Westlandse Druif (grapes). Also produces Karmijn de Sonnaville apples.
Apples Cherries Plums Strawberries Peaches Raspberries
Germany produces excellent apples, cherries, plums, and berries. Apple varieties are particularly diverse.
Apples Pears Cherries Plums Berries
Swiss apples and pears are high quality. Alpine berries are particularly flavorful.
Apples Pears Apricots Cherries Plums Grapes
Austrian apples and apricots (especially Wachau region) are famous. Wine grapes are widely cultivated.
Grapes Citrus Peaches Kiwi Cherries Figs Olives
Italy is famous for grapes (wine), citrus fruits (Sicily), peaches, kiwi (world's largest producer), and olives.
Rainy spells, mild weather
Pack: Light jacket, umbrella, layers
Windy, frequent showers
Pack: Windproof jacket, waterproof shoes
Cool, overcast often
Pack: Warm layers, rain gear
Variable, breezy
Pack: Versatile layers, light sweater
Cool, snow at altitude
Pack: Warm jacket, gloves for mountains
Cool mornings, pleasant
Pack: Cardigan, comfortable walking shoes
Mild, occasional rain
Pack: Light layers, light rain jacket
• Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestones!)
• Light sneakers for day tours
• Waterproof shoes for rain
• Avoid: High heels on old streets
• Layered clothing (weather changes fast)
• Light jacket/cardigan for AC & evenings
• Warm jacket for mountain excursions
• Modest attire for churches (cover shoulders/knees)
• 1 semi-formal outfit for special dinners
• Universal travel adapter (Type C/E/F)
• Power bank (10,000mAh+)
• Phone + charger
• Camera + extra memory cards
• Tip: Download offline maps & translation apps
• Basic medicines (pain relief, digestion, cold)
• Prescription meds + doctor's note
• Sunscreen & lip balm (alpine sun is strong)
• Hand sanitizer & tissues
• Note: European pharmacies well-stocked if needed
• Passport + photocopies (store separately)
• Schengen visa printout
• Travel insurance details
• Flight & hotel confirmations (digital + print)
• Emergency contacts list
• Indian snacks / instant noodles (optional)
• Reusable water bottle (tap water safe)
• Small backpack for day tours
• Ziplock bags for organization
• Pro Tip: Pack light - you'll acquire souvenirs!
Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood
Hollywood
Hollywood
Hollywood
Hollywood
Hollywood
Hollywood
Braille Stethoscope Film Camera Pasteurization Hot Air Balloon Sewing Machine Bicycle Metric System Photography
Louis Braille invented the reading system for blind, Louis Pasteur created pasteurization, and the Lumière brothers pioneered cinema.
Saxophone Contraceptive Pill JPEG BMI Plastic Asphalt Electric Tram Stock Exchange Neoprene
Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone, Ferdinand Peeters created the contraceptive pill, and Belgium pioneered the world's first stock exchange.
Submarine Telescope Microscope Thermostat Olympic Flame Pendulum Clock Fire Hose World Maps Wi-Fi
The Dutch invented the submarine, telescope (Hans Lippershey), microscope, and pioneered modern capitalism and stock trading.
Printing Press Automobile MP3 Aspirin Diesel Engine Calculator Steam Engine Chewing Gum
Gutenberg's printing press, Karl Benz's automobile, Felix Hoffmann's aspirin, and Rudolf Diesel's engine changed the world.
Velcro Cellophane Swiss Army Knife LSD Electric Watch Fondue Pot Aluminum Foil
George de Mestral invented Velcro (inspired by burrs), Jacques Brandenberger created cellophane, and the Swiss Army knife became iconic.
Oxygen Steelmaking Drum Memory Curta Calculator Euphonia Digital Clock Parachute Backpack
Austria pioneered basic oxygen steelmaking, early computer memory (drum memory), and the Curta mechanical calculator.
Radio Barometer Battery Piano Thermometer Eyeglasses Typewriter Parachute
Guglielmo Marconi invented radio, Alessandro Volta created the battery, and Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano.
Louis Vuitton Chanel Dior Hermès L'Oréal Lancôme Sephora Renault Peugeot Airbus
Dior is the strongest French brand with a Brand Strength Index of 93.5/100. Hermès is now in the top three luxury brands globally.
Godiva Stella Artois Delhaize Belgian Chocolate Jupiler Neuhaus Leonidas
Belgium is famous for premium chocolate brands and world-renowned beers like Stella Artois and Jupiler.
Heineken Philips Shell KLM Adidas Puma TomTom Grolsch
Heineken is one of the world's most valuable beer brands. Philips revolutionized electronics and lighting.
Volkswagen BMW Mercedes-Benz Adidas Siemens SAP Bosch Audi Porsche
Volkswagen (€29.46B) and BMW Group (€25.1B) are the most valuable German brands. Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, and Siemens are global leaders.
Nestlé Rolex Lindt Toblerone Cailler Swatch Novartis UBS
Nestlé is the highest-valued Swiss brand worldwide. Rolex ranks second. Switzerland is synonymous with chocolate excellence and precision watches.
Red Bull Swarovski Falcon Manner Julius Meinl Palmers
Red Bull is Austria's most famous global brand. Swarovski crystals are world-renowned for quality and design.
Ferrari Gucci Prada Armani Barilla Lamborghini Versace Dolce & Gabbana Fiat
Italy leads in luxury fashion (Gucci, Prada, Armani), supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini), and food brands (Barilla pasta).
Group tours run on tight schedules to cover 8 countries. Arrive at meeting points 10-15 mins early. Coach departure times are strict - the bus won't wait!
Carry a refillable water bottle (tap water is safe). Pack light snacks (nuts, biscuits) for long coach rides. Comfort stops are scheduled, but hunger doesn't follow timetables.
Always cover shoulders & knees when entering churches, especially Vatican. Remove hats. Speak softly. No flash photography during services. Silence phones.
Keep small denominations (€5, €10, €20) for tips, public toilets (€0.50-1), small purchases. Use cards for larger expenses. Notify bank of travel dates.
Keep passport photocopies separate from originals. Save digital copies to email/cloud. Carry tour manager contact + embassy details. Use hotel safes for valuables.
Download offline Google Maps for each city. Install Google Translate (download languages). Get local SIM or enable international roaming. Carry power bank.
You'll walk 10,000-15,000 steps daily on cobblestones. Prioritize broken-in, supportive shoes over fashion. Blisters ruin experiences. Pack moleskin just in case.
Balance photos with presence. Put the camera down sometimes. Talk to locals. Try one new food daily. Keep a small journal. The best souvenirs are memories.