A Starlit Welcome to Europe

Day 1

Your festive adventure begins at Cochin International Airport (COK), where you will board Oman Air flight WY 226 at 08:10. After a short transit through Muscat (MCT), flight WY 171 soars toward Europe, touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) at 18:35 on Christmas Eve. Upon clearing immigration, transfer to your selected 4-star accommodation nestled in the Greater Amsterdam Area for a smooth check-in. To celebrate your first evening in Europe, step out into the crisp winter air for an unforgettable night stroll along the historic canals. Here, the world famous Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the city's glassy waterways with brilliant, floating art installations created by international artists.
Overnight stay : Greater Amsterdam Area
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch on board and Dinner at hotel/restaurant

Day 2

Wake up to a crisp Christmas morning in the heart of the Netherlands. Your guided holiday walk takes you past the grand Royal Palace at Dam Square and through the peaceful stalls of the local floating flower market. The festive highlight of the day awaits at Museumplein, home to the spectacular Ice*Village Amsterdam. Gather on the footbridges to capture stunning photographs of skaters gliding beneath the neo-Gothic arches of the iconic Rijksmuseum. Before calling it a day, indulge in a warm, delicious local tradition: freshly fried, hot Oliebollen—traditional Dutch holiday donuts heavily dusted with powdered sugar. Return to your hotel in the Greater Amsterdam Area for a restful night.

Day 3

After breakfast, check out and travel south along the scenic Rhine highway corridor into Germany. Your first stop is the historic city of Cologne, where you will stand in awe beneath the towering twin spires of the Gothic Cologne Cathedral. Explore the legendary Roncalliplatz market square, famous for its breathtaking "starry sky" canopy featuring 50,000 glittering LED lights. Warm up by sipping hot spiced punch out of custom ceramic holiday mugs before continuing your journey to Frankfurt. Spend the late evening strolling through the illuminated Römerberg square—one of Germany's oldest traditional markets dating back to the late 14th century—before checking into your hotel in the Frankfurt Metropolitan Area.

Day 4

Cross the border into France's storybook Alsace region to reach Strasbourg, proudly celebrated worldwide as the official "Capital of Christmas". Dating back to 1570, the holiday markets here represent centuries of rich European tradition. Spend a magical afternoon wandering past half-timbered buildings and picturesque canals in the historic Petite France district. As twilight falls, gather at Place Kléber to witness the breathtaking lighting ceremony of the Grand Sapin—a towering 100-foot natural pine tree glowing with thousands of fairy lights. Follow the sweet scent of sugar-roasted almonds and honey-spiced gingerbread through cobblestone alleys before turning in at your hotel in the Strasbourg Region.
Overnight stay: Strasbourg Region
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch and dinner in local restaurant.

Day 5

Leave France behind as you drive through Germany's snow-dusted Black Forest region, pausing along the shores of Lake Titisee for winter photography and a live cuckoo clock demonstration. Next, cross into Switzerland to witness the raw, roaring power of the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, which looks spectacular framed by the winter landscape. By late afternoon, arrive in Zurich for an enchanting evening stroll down the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse. Experience the "Lucy" holiday light installation, where thousands of floating crystal stars illuminate the street. Afterward, check into your 4-star hotel in the Greater Zurich Area.
Overnight stay: Greater Zurich Area
Meals: Breakfast at hotel Lunch and Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 6

Prepare for an exhilarating alpine adventure as you journey to Engelberg and ascend 3,020 meters aboard the revolving Titlis Rotair cable car. Explore the pristine alpine snow, step inside a blue-ice Glacier Cave, and brave the thrill of the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge. Descend the mountain to view the historic wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne before driving south through the majestic Alps into Italy. Cap off the day with an exclusive twilight boat cruise on Lake Como to view the Presepi Galleggianti—intricate, illuminated Nativity scenes floating on the water's edge against the backdrop of snow-dusted peaks. Check into your accommodation in the Lake Como / Lombardy Region.
Overnight stay: Lake Como / Lombardy Region
Meals : Breakfast at hotel Lunch and Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 7

Drive directly into the heart of Milan, Italy's fashion capital. Stand before the spired marble facade of the Gothic Milan Cathedral and marvel at the holiday displays inside the glass-domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Spend your final afternoon browsing the rustic Mercatino di Natale Christmas Market in Duomo square, picking up authentic local Panettone holiday cakes as sweet souvenirs. At 17:30, transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to check in for Oman Air flight WY 144, departing at 21:05 for your overnight flight back home.

Day 8

Your flight lands in Muscat (MCT) at 06:15, where you will connect to flight WY 223 departing at 08:25. Touch down safely at Cochin International Airport (COK) at 13:25. You return home with hearts full of holiday magic, incredible photographs, and wonderful memories—arriving just in time to ring in the New Year with your loved ones!