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Sunday 24 September 2023

Europe tour with kesari.

The Europe trip was always in our minds as a wishlist but it took more than 10 years to execute. When the right time arrived, my wife and I started planning for the same. There were many questions like should we go on our own or through a tour operator, should it be a customized trip or a group tour etc. We spent a lot of time researching for whatever information available so that we can make a decision. Finally we decided to go on a group tour with Kesari Tours. In this post, I’ll share the information on what to expect in a group tour and how was our experience with Kesari and of course on the places we visited. As far as places are concerned, I’ll try to share more pictures with less description. I hope this will provide enough information for anyone who is looking for a similar tour.

The first thing we wanted to decide was - whether to go on our own or through a tour operator. If we have to go on our own, we have to do a lot of planning - for places, tickets, commute, hotels, restaurants etc. Since we have never been to Europe, everything was new and to add to it - the languages are different. Considering these aspects, we decided to go with a tour operator.

The next decision was - which tour operator. We considered Kesari Tours, SOTC, and a few more. We went through a lot of reviews available on various sites. Of course there were both positive and negative reviews for each of these operators. Out of these, Kesari had more positive feedback. To add to it, my cousin and his wife had gone to Europe through Kesari. They provided detailed and valuable information about Kesari tours and their experience. These helped us in taking a decision to go with Kesari Tours.

Like any other operator, Kesari has a variety of tours - varies on places covered and duration. You need to pick the one suits best. Every tour is published on their website with a complete itinerary. I strongly suggest going through the itinerary to get the feeling of how tight/ free the tour will be. This is an important factor before you decide to choose a tour. I’ll explain further below why this is important. We chose a 12-days package which is called “P7 - Images of Europe economy”. This package covers western parts of Europe.

Kesari takes care of everything. We only need to visit their office a few times and of course visit the visa office twice (one for UK visa and the second time for Schengen visa). Kesari takes care of flight booking, visa appointment, local transport in Europe, monuments tickets, local guide (wherever required), hotels booking, restaurant booking for lunch and dinner, sticking to the time (itinerary) and of course most importantly a tour manager who will be with us all the time.

Itinerary - 12 days for Europe means it covers some major places across multiple countries (9-10 countries in our case). As I mentioned before, we went through the itinerary in detail. We also calculated driving distance between cities to understand the amount of road travel. This helped us a lot to get the expectation clear on travel. The tour manager sticks to the itinerary.

This group tour is not for you:

• If you are looking for a relaxed tour
• If you are looking for a flexible itinerary
• If you can’t do a lot of walking (on an average we did 11,500 steps daily with 18,500 steps the highest in Rome)

Timings - Kesari follows what they call the 6-7-8 pattern. Get up at 6 am, breakfast at 7 and then start your day at 8. Normally, we’ll be back to Hotel by 7ish and then have dinner at 8 pm. We do get sufficient time for sleep and that’s very important. We made sure that we get at least 7 hours of sleep, so that we’ll be fresh for next day sight-seeing.

Places - All the places were covered as per itinerary. In a few places, we felt the time given was not sufficient. In other places such as the Leaning tower of Pisa, Colosseum etc we had enough time. Of course, this “enough” time is very subjective. What I consider as enough may not be enough for someone else. In a group tour, this factor needs to be considered. In fact, when we went for a tour in Sikkim, it was a customized tour package exclusively made for us. We had liberty to stay in a particular place for as much time as we wanted. We will not have this luxury in the group tour. Also, we went to Europe in September. It turns out, the crowd in Sep was less compared to months like April, May and June. This also matters. The more crowd, the longer the queue in places like Eiffel Tower etc.

Extra Places - The tour manager provided an option to visit additional places (which were not there in itinerary) with whatever actual cost. We chose the Seine river cruise in Paris, Paris by night and Vatican city.

Shopping - Time was given for shopping in specific places. For instance, we got time in a Cuckoo factory in Germany, Lucerne (Switzerland), Swarovski crystal world in Austria, Venice (Italy), and Rome (Italy). In other places like Pisa and Paris, we had very limited time. Our first preference was sight-seeing and then shopping. So we planned our time accordingly.

Food - We got Indian food for lunch and dinner, so there is no problem here (except that we got maida made roti which was not good to eat continuously for 12 days). However, we get enough to fill up our stomach. As for breakfast, we got English breakfast in London and Continental breakfast in other places which primarily includes bread, croissant, cereals, fruits and coffee. For non-vegetarians, there are a few more options. Only in Switzerland, we got South Indian breakfast because the hotel where we stayed had an Indian restaurant. We also carried MTR ready to eat dishes such as Upma, Avalakki uppittu, Shavige bath, Bisibele bath which were very handy for us when we got bored of eating continental breakfast.

Commute - A bus was arranged to travel in Europe. Only from London to Paris we traveled by Eurostar train and the rest was by bus. The bus driver is called Captain and he/she will help in loading/unloading the luggage from the bus. The roads are very good so you don’t feel tired during road travel. The seats will be allotted on a first come first serve basis, so one needs to sit in the allotted seat only.

Hotels - The hotels booked were good. Every hotel had lifts so as long as you have wheeled luggages you can carry your luggage without much problem. There are no helpers in hotels, so we need to carry our luggages from the bus to the rooms and vice-versa.

Washrooms - The tour manager stopped the bus for loo breaks. He tried to stop wherever we could use toilets for free. In only a few places, we had to pay 1 Euro per head to use the toilet.

Drinking water - We can use hotel tap water for drinking. So we don’t need to worry about drinking water. We just need to carry bottles and fill up wherever possible.

Group - It’s a group tour. In our case, we had 18 families (approx 36 people). As the tour progressed, we got to know each other and we also had some fun activities in the bus.

Tour Manager - An important factor in the trip is the tour manager. He’ll be our guide and caretaker for the entire tour. Luckily we got Mr. Raj Salvi as our tour manager. He’s one of the most experienced people in this field and he managed very well. He talked about the places we are visiting, it’s historical importance, do’s and don’ts during the trip, extra caution to be taken care especially in France and Italy (to be careful from pickpockets), making sure that trip is happening on time, coordinating with hotels and restaurants to ensure food is ready by the time we reach the place, coordinating with bus driver for timely pickup and drop, and a lot more. This is the person who ensures that we have a smooth travel experience.

Complimentary Items - Kesari provides complimentary items for each traveler such as Universal Adaptor, Shoulder bag, passport pouch, cap, stroller, wet issue paper, electric kettle, poncho and snacks hamper. Only adapter and poncho are per family and the rest is for each person. The snacks hamper includes a variety of snacks (sweets, salty and spicy). These snacks come handy when we are traveling from one country to another, or whenever we feel hungry.

Overall we had a wonderful experience with Kesari tours and we thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We cherish this experience for a long time, for sure. We express our sincere thanks to the team Kesari (specifically Ms Steffi from Sales team, Mr Vinod from Visa team and Ms Divya from Airline booking team), and Mr. Raj for his excellent guidance and help during entire trip. Do we prefer Kesari for any future tour? Yes, if we have to go for a group tour!

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Arrive at Paris Airport and transfer to Hotel.Check in the hotel and relax for some time. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 2 - Paris

After Breakfast proceeds to full day city tour of Paris which includes Champs Elysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Eiffel Tower. After sightseeing back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 3 - Paris - Lucerne

After Breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Lucerne. On arrival check-in, the hotel and relax for some time. The evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 4 - Lucerne - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne

After Breakfast visit Mt. Titlis to experience 'Titlis Rotair' - World's 1st Revolving cable car ride to Mt. Titlis and visit Ice Grotto, thrilling Ice Flyer ride and Snow sliding then after visit Lion Monument and Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge. The evening is at leisure for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 5 - Lucerne - Pisa - Florence

After Breakfast checks out the hotel and visit Pisa for sightseeing which includes Square of Miracles, Baptistry, Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa. After sightseeing proceeds to Florence. On arrival check-in, the hotel and relax for some time. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 6 - Florence - Rome

After Breakfast proceeds to half day sightseeing of Florence visit Piazzale Michelangelo Point and Statue of David then back to the hotel. Later check out the hotel and transfer to Rome. On arrival check-in, the hotel and relax for some time. Later proceed to half day sightseeing of Rome which includes Tiber river, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus and a photo stop at Colosseum. After sightseeing back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 7 - Depart Rome

After Breakfast check out the hotel and proceed to Rome International Airport to board a flight for your onwards journey.

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A trip to treasure awaits you with this 8 nights 9 days Europe tour package from India. This vacation takes you across five countries, offering the most and the best of Europe. Commencing with Brussels, this 9 days Europe tour itinerary introduces you to the historic and iconic wonders of the Belgium’s capital city.

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The next country where this 9 days Europe tour takes you is Netherlands, where you will be visiting Amsterdam, its capital city. In addition to various sightseeing attractions, a canal cruise will manifold your vacation delight. From Amsterdam, you will be transported to Germany where an exceptional experience welcomes you in its cities - Cologne and Heidelberg.

Another country, where this 9 days Europe tour package takes you is Switzerland. Here, you will visit Mt. Jungfrau, Mount Titlis, Lucerne, and Interlaken. Last but a lovable country included in this 9 day Europe trip takes you is France. In this country, you will explore the charisma of its capital – Paris. Add sparkle to your holiday with its Illumination Tour, discover the scenic charms while cruising on Seine River. Your visit is topped up with several architectural and historical attractions.

Your visit is laced by comfortable transfers, soothing stays, delicious meals, and sightseeing attractions. It is noteworthy that this is a fixed destination/departure package from Delhi. In case, you want to board flights from Mumbai or Chennai, the package facilitates you to do so.

If you would like to have this 9 days in Europe package customized, you can do so with an exclusive option provided by TravelTriangle. Read through the entire itinerary and see what all experiences fit the bill when your perfect holiday is thought about. Consider the options that fit perfectly into your Europe trip itinerary 9 days, and maybe move over the ones that you would not like to experience. Raise your likes, preferences, and queries with the concerned travel agent. They shall do their best to accommodate your requirements as per the available details and possibilities at additional costs, if incurred.

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• Tour of Keukenhof Tulip Gardens and Cheese & Clog farm
• Canal cruise and sightseeing in Amsterdam
• Explore Heidelberg Castle and Black Forest region
• Train ride to Mt. Jungfrau and cable car ride to Mt. Titlis
• River Seine cruise and Illumination tour in Paris

Amsterdam: Arrival and sightseeing

• The Atomium
• Manniken Pis Statue

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Your exciting Europe trip package from India commences today with a visit to Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

To reach Brussels, first move towards Dover from where you will cross Calais. Once in Calais, hop onto your coach seats to proceed towards Brussels. On reaching Brussels, you will be treated to an exciting city tour. Start with visiting The Atomium. After capturing its magnificence in your camera, enjoy a savory vegetarian lunch to refuel yourself. Now is the time to visit Mannekin Pis Statue and drink in the grace of Grand Place.

Later, move to the hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Check-in for a delectable Indian dinner and a cozy overnight stay.  

Note: If there are delays while crossing the English Channel, the Brussels city tour is replaced by a Zurich city tour on 4th day.

Amsterdam: A day amidst flowers

• Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
• Volendam Village
• Cheese & Clog farm
• Canal Cruise

A fragrant day awaits you as per this Europe tour itinerary. 

Arise to a beautiful morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Now, get ready to visit Keukenhof Tulip Gardens - the world’s largest flower garden park. The garden blooms with a vast variety of flowers that create a beautiful flowery carpet from March to May. 

After absorbing the flamboyance, fragrance, and beauty of the garden, treat yourself to a delicious flavors of a vegetarian lunch on this Amsterdam 1 day tour. Now proceed to Volendam Village where you can delight in some leisure time. Enjoy scenic views presented by its colorful wooden houses. Several old fishing boats rest in its harbor where you can buy some scrumptious seafood. Later, head to Cheese & Clog farm to watch manufacturing process of cheeses. You can also see how clogs were made using antique machines. Once enjoyed the day, return to Amsterdam to indulge in a calm canal cruise. 

Now, come back to the hotel to dig in a delectable Indian dinner and a peaceful sleep.

Optional:  Amsterdam Night Tour (Euro 15 per adult and Free for child)

Note: After 14th May Keukenhof trip will be replaced by Madurodam model village visit.

Distance from Brussels to Amsterdam: 212.5 km

Travel Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes (approx.)

Cologne: Sightseeing & cruising

• Cologne Cathedral
• River Rhine Boat Cruise

Delight in exploring the German masterpieces as per your 9 days Europe tour package. 

A golden sunrise adds sheen to your day as you relish a nutritious breakfast. Now, check-out from the hotel as you will be transferred to Cologne, the cultural hub of Germany. Once you reach there, visit the impressive Cologne Cathedral, also known as the Dome Church. This renowned edifice is among the architectural masterpieces of Germany and was declared the World Heritage Site in 1996. 

After marveling at this beautiful edifice, satiate your hunger pangs with a toothsome vegetarian lunch. Later, depart to Boppard to be treated to an enthralling boat cruise. As you sail on River Rhine, delight in the scenery that castles and vineyards create. After a happening day, you will be transferred to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Savor a lip-smacking Indian dinner and retreat for the night. 

Tip: Months between October and April are very cold here. Carry woolens like jackets and thermal wear.

Distance from Amsterdam to Cologne: 262.3 km

Travel Time: 3 hours (approx.)

Heidelberg: A picturesque experience

• Heidelberg Castle
• Black Forest region
• Rhine Falls

Enhance your Europe tour package 9 days with a Heidelberg trip. 

Another refreshing morning greets you with a healthy breakfast. Thereafter, check-out from the hotel to proceed to Heidelberg – the most exotic destination of Germany. On reaching this place, your senses will be treated to scenery painted by mountains and forests. After this visual treat, indulge in a treat for your taste buds with a lovable lunch. Now, explore the mystic charisma of the Black Forest region during your 2 days in Germany. Also, delight in the watching the process how cuckoo clocks are made. You can also buy some while shopping for souvenirs. Later, get transferred to the hotel. Check-in for dinner and doze off for the night. 

In case of Brussels city tour replaced by a Zurich city tour - 

Board your coach to proceed to Switzerland where the clattering Rhine Falls welcome you. It adds to the vacation delight to behold the sight of these largest plain waterfalls of Europe. Later, you will be taken to a hotel in Engelberg. Check-in, enjoy dinner and a cozy sleep.

Optional: Zurich City Tour (Euro 5 per adult and Free for child)

Note: Your seat numbers and Tour Manager may change on day 4

Distance from Cologne to Heidelberg: 251.9 km

Travel Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes (approx.)

Interlaken: Breathtaking scenery makes your day

• Sphinx observation tower
• Mt. Jungfrau

Take pleasure in a ‘snowy’ day with your 9 days Europe tour.

Relish a toothsome breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Today, you  will be taken to explore the dreamy expanses of Switzerland. On stepping in the premises of this beautiful country, explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley and let its spectacular scenery bowl you over. Now, an exceptional experience awaits you at Mt. Jungfrau. For this, board a cogwheel train to reach the top of this Mount. On reaching there, explore the incredible ice sculptures of the Ice Palace. Also, visit the Sphinx observation tower that presents you with mesmerizing sights of Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. 

Top up your visit with a piping hot Indian lunch amidst the snow-capped surroundings. Now, proceed to Interlaken. On reaching this city, check-in to the hotel and refresh. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll on the main street and enjoy the beautiful scenery around. Later, come back to the hotel where a delicious dinner is served before you slip into your comfortable beds for the night.  

Optional: Trummelbach Waterfalls (Euro 15 per adult and 10 Euro per child)

Distance from Heidelberg to Interlaken: 389.3 km

Travel Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes 

Geneva: A day of exotic sightseeing

• Lion Monument
• Chapel Bridge

Pamper the ardent tourist in you by exploring some amazing attractions with this Lucerne city tour.  

Relish a lovable breakfast and get ready to paint your day with colors of scintillating sightseeing. Start with reaching the top of Mt. Titlis from Engelberg. To reach here, enjoy a ride on the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. The Mount treats your senses to incredible panoramic scenery presented by Swiss landscapes. On the Mount, don’t miss out on visiting the ice caves and clicking pictures. 

Now proceed to Lucerne and on arrival, visit the iconic Lion Monument that stands in memory of martyrs of French Revolution. Move ahead to visit the Chapel Bridge, which is among the world’s oldest bridges. Take pleasure in some leisure time as your explore the town. Conclude your visit with a lip-smacking lunch before heading to Geneva. 

Once you step in Geneva, begin with a short Geneva city tour. The tour will take you to myriad attractions such as the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau - the symbol of Geneva. This is a huge Fountain on the Geneva Lake and among the tallest ones on the globe. After a cheerful city tour, get transferred and check-in to the hotel. Relish a delectable dinner before being transported to the dream world for the night. 

Optional: Ice Flyer (Euro 12 per adult and Euro 6 per child)

Tip: Bring sunblock! When the sun shines in the Alps, it gets very warm and you will end up either very tan or very red. 

Note: Usually Geneva witnesses snowfall. In this case, you can’t be taken for a city tour but you can relax at the hotel and enjoy with your loved ones.   

Distance from Interlaken to Lucerne: 68.2 km

Travel Time: 1 hour (approx.)

Distance from Lucerne to Geneva: 265.8 km

Travel Time: 3 hours, 10 minutes (approx.)

Paris: A remarkable day in the French capital

• Seine River Cruise
• Illumination Tour

Step towards Paris, your next travel destination as planned by this Paris holiday package from India. 

Greet the morning with a scrumptious breakfast and check-out from the hotel to enjoy a comfortable drive to Paris. Once in Paris, be prepared to delight in a pleasurable cruise along the River Seine. As you sail on the calm river, marvel at the architectural masterpieces that include Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral. 

This night has some ‘illuminating’ plans for you. When the night falls, set off to enjoy the renowned illumination tour. This sparkling trip will cover some of the majestic attractions such as Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, and Arc de Triomphe with many other historic buildings. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check-in, refresh your weary self and enjoy a delectable Indian dinner followed by a cozy overnight stay. 

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Travel Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes (approx.)

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Take pleasure in an unparalleled experience on this Paris trip package. 

Savor a nutritious breakfast and set off to drink in the beauty of Versailles Gardens. This well-manicured patch of greenery offers a glimpse of 17th century French landscaping fineness that stretches over an area of 800 hectares. You can click pictures in these Royal Lawns, go shopping, or just relax. Now, move ahead to explore Louvre Museum - the world's largest museum. Here, the world famous painting of ‘Mona Lisa’ awaits your admiration. 

As the sun ascends to the top of the sky, dig on some scrumptious lunch and proceed to visit Fragonard perfume museum. You can also buy some souvenirs like candles and soaps to carry home remarkable French fragrances. This day also takes you to attractions like Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe Place de la Concorde, and ‘Opera Garnier as per this Paris holiday package from India.  

After a happening day, come back to the hotel for a mouth-watering Indian dinner and a peaceful sleep. 

Optional: Disneyland tour (GBP 35 per adult and GBP 30 per child) Replaced by visits to Versailles Garden, French Perfumery, and Louvre Museum

Paris: Departure back home

Sightseeing in Paris and adieu Europe. 

Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel to culminate your trip. Get transferred to Paris CDG airport to catch your flight back home. As you will be dropped at the airport in the noon time, you can have lunch before boarding the flight. Later, catch your flight back home. 

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Kerala, a state in southern India, is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine. A trip to this state is a must-do for anyone who loves exploring new destinations. read more...

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“Europe we on the way,” he wrote in the caption. “Tickets on sale Friday May 10. Bringing circus Maximus over then pond. Let’s make this one the best. Can’t wait to see you alllll.”

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Last month, the Houston native announced a new collaboration that will bring him to college campuses across the country .

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The Chinese president this week will be visiting France, Serbia and Hungary. His trip comes at a time of tensions with many European countries over trade and accusations of Chinese espionage.

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This week, for the first time in five years, President Xi Jinping of China is visiting Europe, with stops in France, Serbia and Hungary.

Mr. Xi’s trip comes at a time of tensions with many European countries over China’s support for Russia in the face of its war in Ukraine, its trade practices and its apparent espionage activities . The trip will also test Europe’s delicate balancing act between China and the United States.

Mr. Xi hopes to head off a trade war with the European Union as frictions rise over exports of Chinese electric vehicles and diminished market access for European companies in China. Mr. Xi will also encourage President Emmanuel Macron of France to pursue greater autonomy from the United States in a bid to weaken Washington’s global dominance.

Here is what we know about Mr. Xi’s trip, which began Sunday.

What is the significance of Mr. Xi’s itinerary?

The three countries Mr. Xi will be visiting, experts say , to varying degrees embrace China’s push for a redefined global order. All have to some extent questioned America’s postwar ordering of the world, and are eager to bolster ties with Beijing.

Hungary has close ties to China and is keen to attract Chinese investments in areas like electric car and battery manufacturing as Chinese producers expand beyond Asia. Serbia, too, has warm relations with Beijing and has secured billions of dollars in Chinese investment.

Mr. Xi’s first stop is France, where Mr. Macron recently said that Europe “must never be a vassal of the United States,” and has cast France as a bridge between the “Global South” and Western powers.

Despite his courting of Beijing, Mr. Macron has said he is still closer to its ally, the United States, than to China.

“I prefer to choose my relationship with the United States, with China, rather than have it imposed on me by one of the two parties, either pushing me in one direction or pulling me in the other,” he said in an interview with The Economist magazine. But, he added: “Very clearly, we are not equidistant. We are allies of the Americans.”

Before Mr. Xi’s visit, Chinese diplomats expressed hopes that ties between France and China would be at the forefront of China’s relations with the West .

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, the E.U.’s executive branch, joined talks on Monday with Mr. Xi and Mr. Macron in Paris.

This year is also a symbolic one for China and the three countries.

It is the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 75th of those with Hungary.

This year is also the 25th anniversary of the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, during the Kosovo war, which killed three Chinese journalists and set off angry protests at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Chinese authorities have continued to point to the bombing as a sign of NATO aggression and an example of why Russia was justified in feeling threatened before it decided to invade Ukraine.

When was the last time Mr. Xi visited Europe?

Mr. Xi’s last European visit was in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic, which he spent hunkered down in China, leaving the country’s borders for the first time in the fall of 2022 .

The 2019 trip included a flashy ceremony in Rome to celebrate Italy’s participation in China’s Belt and Road global infrastructure project, which is aimed at expanding China’s influence abroad. France rolled out the red carpet for Mr. Xi in Paris and signed more than a dozen commercial and governmental treaties worth billions of euros, even as Mr. Macron warned that “China plays on our divisions” and that “the period of European naïveté is over.”

Mr. Xi also visited Greece , where he pledged his support to the country in its struggle with Britain to obtain the Parthenon sculptures known as the Elgin Marbles .

How is the relationship between Europe and China?

Since Mr. Xi’s last visit, there has been a widening rift in the relationship between China and much of Europe. The coronavirus pandemic , Beijing’s embrace of Russia and its repression of ethnic minorities, and a surge in Chinese exports have generated backlashes against China in many European countries.

China has quintupled car shipments to foreign markets in recent years, and the European Union has recently adopted a more confrontational tone over China’s trade practices. E.U. authorities have opened an investigation that could result in limits on Chinese solar exports, and have taken preliminary steps toward restricting trade with Chinese goods that include electric cars, wind turbines and medical devices.

Italy has also told China that it would no longer participate in its Belt and Road Initiative, and last month, six people in Europe were charged with spying for China in the span of a week, in a sign that European countries are stepping up their response to Chinese espionage.

At the same time, European nations vary in their views on how to engage with Beijing and benefit from economic opportunities there, and some are fearful of any imposition of European tariffs.

Mr. Macron and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany also think that China’s leverage will be critical in bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.

David Pierson contributed reporting from Hong Kong, and Aurelien Breeden from Paris.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in London, covering news across Europe and around the world. More about Emma Bubola

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When Xi Jinping arrived in Italy for a state visit in 2019, he was given a lavish welcome , with private tours of Roman landmarks and a dinner serenaded by opera singer Andrea Bocelli, topped with a crowning flourish – Italy’s decision to join Xi’s signature Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.

Five years later, the Chinese leader has returned to Europe in a very different climate. Xi landed in France Sunday and, while the pomp and ceremony may remain during his six-day European tour, views on China across the continent have shifted dramatically since his last visit.

In the past weeks alone, the European Union has launched trade probes into China’s wind turbines and procurement of medical equipment, and raided offices of Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech as part of an investigation into subsidies. Germany and the United Kingdom in recent days also arrested or charged at least six people for alleged espionage and related crimes linked to China.

And in March, Italy formally exited the Belt and Road, costing the program its only G7 member country, in a blow to China and its leader.

Behind these developments are mounting economic grievances that have the EU preparing for a potential major trade confrontation with China — as well as growing suspicions about Beijing’s global ambitions and influence, driven by alarm over China’s deepening ties with Russia as it wages war against Ukraine.

“China is seen increasingly as a multi-faceted threat in many European capitals. But there are divisions within Europe over how fast and far to go in addressing concerns about China, both in the economic and security spheres,” said Noah Barkin, a Berlin-based visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

Now, Xi’s trip — with stops in France, Serbia and Hungary — is an opportunity to woo his critics, but also showcase that even as views are hardening in some parts of Europe, others still welcome China with open arms.

Beijing is keen to dampen Europe’s push to address alleged trade distortions, which would come at a bad time for China’s flagging economy. It also wants to ensure Europe doesn’t draw any closer to the United States, especially amid uncertainty over the outcome of the upcoming US election.

Major breakthroughs with China’s toughest critics will be hard to come by unless Xi is ready to make surprise concessions. And the trip could instead serve to underscore divisions — not only between Europe and China but those within Europe that could play to China’s favor, analysts say.

Trade frictions

Xi’s visit started with one of his toughest critics.

The Chinese leader met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen alongside French President Emmanuel Macron Monday.

Von der Leyen has spearheaded the EU’s rallying cry to “derisk” its supply chains from China over concerns about securing key technologies, and is driving a high-stakes anti-subsidy investigation , backed by France, into the influx of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports to Europe.

China earlier this year opened an investigation into the price of brandy imported from the EU in a move that could hit France’s cognac sector and is widely seen as retaliation for the probe.

During a joint press conference in Paris Monday, Macron said Europe was not looking to stir up trouble with its trade policy, but simply trying to stay sovereign. He also thanked Xi for keeping an open mind on the issue of French cognac. The two countries would continue their trade discussions, Macron said.

“China’s direct investment in France is three times lower than that of France in China. We need to rebalance this,” Macron added. “In sectors like electric vehicles, batteries as well as most cutting-edge technologies, digital platforms etc, I would like to see us (the Franco-Chinese cooperation) go a lot further.”

As for Xi, he called for closer relations between the two nations in fields including agriculture, finance, aerospace, nuclear power, and cultural exchanges .

According to Xi, China and France signed a total of 18 interdepartmental cooperation agreements during the visit.

Ahead of the visit, Macron signaled his desire to push Xi on economic ties, and reiterated concerns made by Europe and the United States that China is flooding global markets with cheap goods it can’t sell at home.

“I’m calling for an ‘aggiornamento’ because China is now in excess capacity in many areas and exports massively to Europe,” the French president said in an interview Sunday with French outlet La Tribune Dimanche, using the Italian word for ‘update.’

Xi, however, may win more goodwill during his one-on-one time with Macron, which is expected to include what Elysee sources described as more “personal” time in the Pyrenees mountains of southern France.

“France has built this reputation of being a fairly independent actor in the EU and willing to create some space with the US,” said Chong Ja Ian, an associate professor of political science at the National University of Singapore.

“Xi may want to work on Macron to see if he can get more European distance from North America,” as well as tightening his rapport with this important EU player, Chong said.

In a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs after his arrival, Xi said the two countries had throughout their relations set “a model for the international community of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different social systems.”

Push for peace

The war in Ukraine — a crucial sore point in Europe-China relations — is also on the agenda this week.

Beijing has appeared to do little to move the Kremlin toward European visions for peace in Ukraine, despite repeated efforts to push Xi to use his rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has said he plans to visit China this month, according to Russian state media.

In their joint press conference, Xi reiterated China’s stance on Ukraine, stating that Beijing has been playing an active role in promoting peace. He added that China is against any parties using the Ukraine crisis to incite a “new Cold War.”

Macron said: “The length and quality of our exchanges on this subject is a source of reassurance (for me).”

Xi’s visit comes as the United States and its European allies grow increasingly vocal about concerns that China’s exports of dual-use goods to Russia are powering its war machine. Beijing defends that trade as a regular part of its bilateral relations.

“At some point soon” Europe could decide to move more aggressively in sanctioning Chinese firms selling such goods, according to Barkin at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

A warmer welcome

Xi’s stops in Serbia and Hungary are likely to be much less contentious — something the Chinese government likely factored in when mapping out the visit, observers say.

“In Belgrade and Budapest, Xi will not have to listen to the criticism he hears in other European capitals,” said Barkin. “Their leaders welcome Chinese investment, and they don’t have a problem with China’s deepening ties to Russia.”

Xi’s visit to Belgrade will coincide with the week of the 25th anniversary of NATO’s bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade that killed three. The attack, part of a wider bombing campaign by NATO in the Balkans during the spring of 1999, drove Beijing’s deep enmity for the alliance, even as the United States said it was an accident.

Any commemoration of the event by Xi could underscore the deep divisions between China and NATO, which Beijing sees as an embodiment of American overreach and a source of Europe’s security challenges – a view that has driven it closer to Russia.

Xi may also look to highlight Chinese investments in both Belgrade and Budapest in a message to the rest of Europe.

Non-EU member Serbia, which Beijing earlier this week described as an “iron-clad” friend, has seen growing trade and investment ties with China under President Aleksandar Vučić.

In January, the Balkan nation announced a deal that could see more than $2 billion of Chinese investment in wind and solar power plants and a hydrogen production facility, Reuters reported at the time.

In Hungary, Xi will look to deepen his relationship with increasingly authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban – a useful ally for China in the EU, where he has blocked or criticized EU efforts to hold China to account on human rights issues.

The central European country has also emerged as an increasingly important production hub in Europe for Chinese automotive suppliers including EV makers – a situation that analysts say could help Chinese firms maneuver around existing and potential EU tariffs .

That means Xi is likely to exit his European trip on a very different note from the one he begins with.

“There, at least, the optics will be that there’s a lot of acceptance of Xi,” said Chong at the National University of Singapore.

This story has been updated with additional developments. Julen Chavin in Paris, Xiaofei Xu in Hong Kong and Shawn Deng in Toronto, Canada, contributed reporting.

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