GRAND EUROPE TOUR
Tour Dates:28 April 2020 | 12 May 2020 | 9 June 2020 | 28 July 2020 | 18 August 2020 | 15 September 2020
Tour Cost:Rs.1,69,000 + 5% GST + Air Fare
Tour Duration:13 Nights / 14 Days
Countries to Be Covered:France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy & Vatican City
Detail tour itinerary is given below :-
GST @ 5 % Extra.
Detail tour itinerary is given below :-
Day 01 – Paris (Stay at Paris)
Our Tour Director will be waiting in the airport arrivals hall to welcome you to the city of Paris. Your tour begins at 1500 hrs from CDG airport. Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognisable architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Paris. Meal - Dinner
Day 02 - Panoramic Tour of Paris, Eiffel Tower 2nd Level and River Seine Cruise & Optional Evening in Paris with Lido Show
After breakfast we embark on a panoramic tour of many popular landmarks such as Champs Elysees, Opera Garnier, Arc De Triomphe, Louvre Palace and the Notre Dame Cathedral to mention just a few. We visit the most famous attraction in Paris, the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889, and designed by the young engineer Gustav Eiffel, the tower stands 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the city from the second level. We also visit the Musée du Parfum Fragonard a mustsee among places to visit in Paris where we enjoy a guided tour unveiling the manufacturing secrets of perfume and its extraordinary history from Antiquity to the present day. Your tour also includes the opportunity to experience a panoramic boat cruise along the River Seine. These exquisite boats are purpose built and entirely glass-topped to fully explore the breathtaking views of the Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris’ own Statue of Liberty and many other landmarks. Dinner & Overnight in Paris. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Full day Disneyland Park Optional Tour
After a typical Parisian breakfast, you have the option to enjoy the day at leisure OR join us for an exciting and fun-filled adventure, full of thrills and attractions as you relive your childhood at Disneyland® Paris. It provides an exciting vacation for the whole family with its famous shows and rides like Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain, Mission 2, Star Tours, Buzz Light-year Laser Blast, Big Thunder Mountain, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, plus many more. Your one day one park pass allows entry to this intriguing world that includes Disneyland® Park, where your family can experience the storybook world of Disney® and discover the five magical themed lands where enchantment lives: Main Street USA, Frontier land, Adventure land, Fantasyland and Discovery land. Dinner & overnight in Paris. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Brussels orientation tour & Mini Europe
Today we drive towards the Belgian capital Brussels, making a short photo stop at the Atomium, an amazing structure built for the 1958 World Expo. Then onto Mini Europe, an “Invitation to travel” depicting all the monuments of Europe in a miniature (1-25 scale) model recreation incorporating the finest detail. While in Brussels, the Belgian and European Union capital, we take a brief walking tour that includes a visit the Grand Place, the central square of Brussels, surrounded by opulent guildhalls, the city’s Town Hall and the Manneken Pis. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay atthe hotel in Netherlands. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Netherlands
Welcome to Amsterdam, from canals to worldfamous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Rich culture, lively nightlife, international restaurants, good transport – and largely thanks to its extensive canals, and the extensive cycle routes, traffic seems to flow quite freely. Enjoy an overview of Amsterdam and its beautiful architecture on the canal cruise. Soak in the quaint, relaxing atmosphere of the vibrant Dutch capital while cruising along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals. Learn interesting information about Amsterdam’s highlights and uncover secrets behind each historical building. You’ll have plenty of time to take some great photos of some of Amsterdam’s iconic sites such as the Royal Palace, the National Monument, St Nicholas Church, Munt Tower, the famous Golden Bend, the Skinny Bridge and much more! We also visit a wooden shoe factory of Holland and witness a free demonstration of the history, traditions and the making of authentic Dutch wooden shoes along with a visit to a Cheese Farm. After the demonstration don’t forget to take a photo of the windmill, one of the most distinctive sights of the Netherlands. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Netherlands. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Onto Germany, Visit Cologne Cathedral
After breakfast we head to the city of Cologne in Germany to visit the magnificent Cathedral that stands 157 metres tall, one of Europe’s most spectacular cathedrals and the largest Gothic cathedral north of The Alps. Twin spires and beautiful stain glass windows are the highlights of this magnificent cathedral. No wonder it’s the most visited tourist monument in Germany. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay your hotel in the Rhine area. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Black Forest, Rhine Falls and Zurich orientation tour
Today we drive to the Black Forest in the southwest region of Germany, known for its lush valleys and pine-clad hills. The Black Forest is certainly a beautiful place to visit. Some of the world’s best-quality wood products and the world’s prettiest and bestpreserved forests are in this region. The Black Forest maids, Black Forest farms, Black Forest gateau, Bollenhut hats and Cuckoo Clocks – embodies everything that you might expect of a picture-perfect German holiday. Our tour takes us to Drubba in the heart of the Black Forest to see firsthand how the famous Cuckoo Clocks of Hofgut Sternen are made. From there it’s a short drive into Switzerland and onto Schaffhausen to witness the stunning natural beauty of one of the largest waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls. Later we continue to Zurich for an orientation tour that includes sights such as Bahnhofstrasse, the Gross Munster, the Frau Munster, plus the Rathaus and St. Peter’s Church. Then onto your hotel in Switzerland to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Mt. Titlis with Ice flyer and Snow Park and Lucerne orientation tour
After breakfast, we proceed to Mt. Titlis. The 45-minute ride across 2 cable cars is truly aweinspiring. You’ll witness the scenery change from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair – the world’s first revolving cable car that offers an awesome 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-covered Swiss valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests, and mountains. Weather permitting you can also enjoy an exciting ride on the ‘Ice Flyer’, where you can witness crisp, virgin snowfields and icy depths – a truly amazing glacier experience. Later, we proceed to Lucerne, a beautiful city located at the northern tip of Lake Lucerne, where you’ll see the Lion Monument called Lowendenkmal. Followed by a stroll along the banks of Lake Lucerne to attractions like the Kapellbrucke (The Chapel Bridge) and the Spreuerbrucke, two traditional wooden bridges of Lucerne. Dinner & Overnight in Switzerland Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9: Jungfraujoch with Interlaken
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure or join us to visit Jungfraujoch, also known as the ‘Top of Europe’. It is a UNESCO natural world heritage site and stands at a height of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level in the Bernese Alps. The Jungfrau region is the most glaciated part of the European Alps containing Europe’s largest glacier and a range of classic glacial features. It provides an outstanding record of the geological processes that formed the High Alps. Tourists are often amazed at the scenic splendour they witness from the Cog-Wheel train that climbs up to a height of 11,333 feet to reach Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in the world. The Cog-Wheel train is one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. The views of Switzerland from the top are simply breathtaking. Later we drive to one of the loveliest Alpine regions of Switzerland, Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, in a unique setting between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Then back to the hotel to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Switzerland. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 – Vaduz & Innsbruck Orientation tour and Swarovski Showroom
This morning we visit the beautiful city of Vaduz in the landlocked alpine country of Liechtenstein – the 6th smallest country in the world and the richest German speaking country. Vaduz the capital city, gives tourists an opportunity to appreciate some of the many surviving Medieval, Gothic, and Baroque structures. We continue to the Tyrol capital and picturesque Innsbruck, nestled in the gorgeous deep valley of the River Inn. On arrival, proceed on an Orientation of Innsbruck seeing sights such as Goldenes Dachl, Helblinghaus, Stadtturm, Triumphforte, Hofkirsche and Hofburg. Later, we proceed to Swarovski Showroom, which is known for its amazing collection of precision-cut lead crystal glass where a glittering world of crystals awaits you. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Austria. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11 – Venice Orientation tour and Murano Glass Factory
Today we head to the most romantic city in Italy, known for its famous gondola rides and its amazing architecture. That’s right, Venice! Known as the Queen of the Adriatic, Venice is built on 180 islands that are connected by over 400 bridges, with hundreds of canals crisscrossing the town. We take a boat ride to reach Venice Island enjoying the scenic view as we pass the famous bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco and head to St Mark’s Square, to look in awe at the Bridge of Sighs, the Ducale Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Clock tower. We also visit the Murano Glass factory for an opportunity to see how the Murano glass is made. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Italy. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12 – Walking tour of Florence and Leaning Tower of Pisa
After a delectable breakfast, we proceed to Florence, a stunning medieval city divided into two parts by the River Arno. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its overflow of palaces, churches and museums filled with masterful paintings and sculptures. Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence is a place to feast on worldclass art. Our walking tour of Florence includes sights such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile and Baptistery along with Loggia Dei Lanzi and the Fountain of Neptune and Ponte Vecchio which is the oldest and the most famous bridge in Florence. Later, we proceed to Pisa, where we see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, known to be the bell tower of the Duomo Cathedral. One of Italy’s signature sights, the Torre Pendente truly lives up to its name, leaning a startling 3.9 degrees off the vertical. The 56m-high tower, officially the Duomo’s campanile (bell tower), took almost 200 years to build. Over time, the tilt, caused by a layer of weak subsoil, steadily worsened until it was finally halted by a major stabilisation project in the 1990s. Enjoy some spare time to a short stroll. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Italy. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13 – Rome: City tour, Colosseum Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square
We proceed to the eternal city of Rome. Rome has a history over two and a half thousand years, as one of the founding cities of Western Civilization and has been a site of major historic events and has also been the cultural centre of Europe. Rome is so filled with Christian art and architecture, wonderful sights, cultural exhibits and so much more that the city will astound you. We begin the guided city tour of Rome which includes sights such as Colosseum, Arc of Constantine, Roman Forum and Caesar's Forum. We also discover many of the renowned attractions of Rome– the Trevi Fountain; the Victor Emmanuel monument on Piazza Venezia under which lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with eternal flame. Later, we visit the Vatican City, the smallest republic in the world, we visit the St. Peter’s basilica which is the largest church in the world and the Center of Christianity. Take a walk among the massive Tuscan colonnades of the St. Peter’s square. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Italy. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 14 – Departure*
After breakfast, we bid goodbye to Europe as we transfer to the airport in time to board your flight back home. With an enriching experience of a lifetime, it’s time to take home happy memories of the beautiful places visited, which you will treasure for a lifetime. Meals: Breakfast *Departure transfer will be provided at 0830hrs*
Hotel Details:
Paris - 3 Nights:- Novotel Aulnay Hotel / Mercure CDG Hotel /Golden Tulip CDG Hotel /Novotel Orly Or Similar Netherlands - 2 Nights:- NH Konigshof Hotel / NH Geldorp Hotel / Carlton Oasis Hotel Or Similar Germany - 1 Night:- NH Veirnheim Hotel / Hotel Michel / Starkenberger Hof Hotel Or Similar Switzerland - 3 Nights:- Novotel Messe Zurich Airport / Central Hotel / Terrace Hotel / Du Parc Baden Hotel Or Similar Innsbruck - 1 Night:- Alpenkoenig Hotel / Alps Hotel / Alpine Park Hotel / Olympia Hotel Or Similar Venice Padova - 1 Night:- Sheraton Hotel / B&B Hotel / Blue Dream Hotel Or Similar Pisa/Florence - 1 Night:- West Florence Hotel / Tower Inn Valdera Hotel / B&B Hotel Or Similar Rome - 1 Night:- Best Western Triangoli Hotel / Mercure Roma West Hotel / Idea Hotel Or Similar
Booking Terms:
All bookings must be made in writing A non-refundable deposit of Euro 250 per person is required at the time of booking We will require a copy of the passport for each tour participant The final balance must be paid minimum 45 days prior to the departure date Bookings made less than 45 days prior to arrival will require to be paid in full Procuring the requisite travel visa are the sole responsibility of the tour participant. / booking agent A full set of our terms & conditions are available on request
Notes:
The third person sharing the room is provided with an additional mattress or a roll away bed. Owing to EU hotel occupancy regulations, a maximum of 3 persons are allowed in a room. A surcharge may be applicable on certain departures. Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However, all mentioned services will remain unchanged. When Eiffel Tower is closed you will receive a full or part refund (of attraction ticket cost) if access is restricted. We may replace this with a visit to the Montparnasse Tower
Package Includes:
Services of a Tour Manager. Accommodation in double/twin rooms in hotels stated in the itinerary (or similar). 13 Continental Breakfast & 13 Indian Dinners Meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fee, sightseeing tours and surface transportation as indicated in the itinerary Visa Charges. (If your visa is rejected for any reason, we will not be responsible, any cancellation policy will apply as per our normal rules, please go through the cancellation policy before booking)
Cost Excludes: -
Flights not included. Porter fees at hotels, airports and seaports. Cost of items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar, etc. Porterage at ports or hotels Insurance or Medical Cover for any passenger GST or Taxes of any nature as applicable Tips, Laundry, Telephone, Mineral Water Mandatory tips to driver (EUR 3 per person per day) to be given to the Tour Escort (this cannot be pre-paid). Any other items not mentioned in the Holiday
Cancellation Charges:-
45 days before departure:- Booking deposit of Euro 250 is non-refundable 44 - 31 Days before departure:- 50% of total holiday cost + Booking deposit amount Less than 30 Days before departure Booking:- 100% of total holiday cost + Booking deposit amount