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• A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time.
• Stay in top quality hotels – Hilton, Ramada, Marriott, Renaissance etc.
• ALL hot delicious unlimited Indian Jain / vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals included.
• Enjoy daily buffet breakfast.
• Most of the dinners served in the comfort of your hotel.
• A choice of local meals in 6 different countries.
• A relaxed tour with time for shopping.
• Stay 03 nights in scenic Switzerland.
• Cherish an experience to be on top of Europe – Jungfraujoch with Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunch with champagne.
• Visit the spectacular Trummelbach falls.
• Visit scenic Interlaken.
• Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car and enjoy an exclusive Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunch on top.
• Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne included.
• View the magnificent Rhine falls in Schaffhausen.
• Visit Titisee, right in the heart of the Black Forest.
• See a cuckoo clock demonstration at Drubba.
• Enjoy a scenic cruise on the river Rhine.
• Visit the imposing Heidelberg castle.
• Visit the historical Cologne Cathedral.
• Orientation tour of Brussels.
• Visit the famous Dam Square – the heart of Amsterdam.
• See both Keukenhof and Madurodam.
• Catch a breathtaking view of Amsterdam city on a canal cruise.
• Guided city tour of Paris
• Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.
• A full-day of fun at Euro Disney OR Visit the magnificent Versailles Palace &
Gardens and the world famous Louvre Museum.
• A romantic evening cruise in Paris.
• Gala night in London/Paris with Indian dinner, Bollywood music, dance and unlimited wine.
• Chance to see the Lido Show.
• A unique experience of travelling under the English Channel aboard the world’s fastest chunnel train – the Eurostar.
• Stay two full-days in London with all meals included.
• Guided city tour of London with Changing of the guards
• Entrance to the Tower of London housing Britain’s crown jewels including the Kohinoor diamond.
• Visit Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.
• Ride on the London Eye.
• Visit the famous Swaminarayan Temple in London.
• Professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers travelling with you throughout your tour in Europe.
• Visit 06 countries in 11 days: Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherland, France and UK.
Day 1
Welcome aboard Thomas Cook’s exciting tour to Switzerland – the heart of Europe, known for its scenic grandeur, beautiful lakes, and impressive snow-clad mountains. Stay in Central Switzerland.
Today, you depart on your exciting ‘Best of Europe’ tour to Switzerland. On arrival at the Zurich airport, you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager, outside the baggage hall, who will then transfer you to your hotel first. Check-in and relax in the comfort of your hotel. Your hotel is located in a medieval but modern town nestled amidst the Alps. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland. Be captivated by the magnificent scenery, as you soak in the beauty and grandeur of the Alps. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner in the comforts of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Schweizerhof / Europe / Central / Edelweiss in Engelberg or similar.
Day | 02 - Day | 11
For your itinerary please refer to the ‘European Extravaganza’ tour. Your itinerary will remain the same from Day 06 – Day 15 of the European Extravaganza tour.
NOTE:
Tours starting from Zurich on Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Saturday / Sunday will visit Euro Disney only and Tours starting on Thursday / Friday will visit Versailles palace and gardens and the Louvre museum.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
SWITZERLAND
: Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch.
Visit Mt. Titlis with exclusive lunch on top.
Trummelbach Falls.
Visit Interlaken.
Visit Lucerne.
Cruise on Lake Lucerne.
• Schaffhausen : Magnificent Rhine Falls.
GERMANY
• Titise : Heart of Black Forest.
• Cologne : Historical Cologne Cathedral.
• St Goar : Romantic Rhine cruise.
• Heidelberg : Imposing Heidelberg Castle.
BELGIUM
• Brussels : A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis statue with a photostop at the Atomium.
NETHERLANDS
• Amsterdam : Amsterdam Canal cruise.
Dam Square.
• The Hague : Madurodam.
• Lisse : Visit Keukenhof (till May 16).
• Volendam : See a traditional Dutch village. (From May 17).
Visit to a cheese farm and wooden shoe factory.
FRANCE
• Paris : Guided city tour.
Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.
Full day at Euro Disney OR guided tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens and a visit to the world famous Louvre Museum.
Enjoy an evening in Paris cruise.
UNITED KINGDOM
• London : Guided city tour with Changing of the guards.
Visit the Swaminarayan Temple.
Entrance to Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.
Ride on the ‘London Eye’.
Entrance to the Tower of London housing Britain’s crown jewels Including the Kohinoor Diamond.
Gala night in London/Paris with Indian dinner, Bollywood music, dance and unlimited wine.
ACCOMMODATION
• 2 nights at Hotel Ramada / Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in Engelberg or similar.
• 1 night at Hotel Ramada / Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in Engelberg or similar or at
Hotel Marriott / Renaissance in Zurich or similar.
• 1 night at Hotel Park / Penta / Ramada or similar in Mainz / Wiesbaden / Mannheim or similar.
• 2 nights at Hotel Scandic (Hilton) / Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp or similar.
• 2 nights at Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo / Marriott / Novotel La Defense / Mercure Parc la Defense or similar in Paris.
• 2 nights at Hotel Thistle Euston / Crowne Plaza or similar in London.
MEALS
• Daily buffet breakfast with hot eggs and fruits.
• Indian breakfast in Switzerland and Germany.
• 9 Indian Jain / vegetarian lunches including exclusive lunch on top of Mt. Titlis and Champagne lunch on top of Jungfraujoch.
•10 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners including gala dinner in London/Paris.
WHAT’S MORE
• A choice to enjoy local meals in six different countries.
• A choice to enjoy Thai meal in London.
• Eurostar from Paris – London.
• Cheese Fondue tasting with a glass of wine.
• Lavish buffet prepared by our own chef in Switzerland.
• Several meals served hot in the comfort’s of your hotel.
AIRFARE, VISAS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
• Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
• All local taxes and services as of November 30, 2009.
• Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour.
NOTE
• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned video coach and air cool coach in London.
• Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly Tour Manager or a local representative.
• On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.
• A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Normal insurance charges amounting to Rs. 750 for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Multiple entry UK visa.
• Multiple entry Schengen visa. The costs of UK and Schengen visas are included in your tour price.
• This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees.
• The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for travel to Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France (In case of any change in the European Community visa policy, additional charges will be applicable.)
TOUR COST
HUB CITY PER ADULT ON PER CHILD WITHOUT BED
TWIN SHARE (BELOW 12 YEARS)
EX-MUMBAI / DELHI : INR 69, 900 + EUR 1,690 INR 61, 500 + EUR 685
EX-CHENNAI / HYDERABAD
AHMEDABAD / BANGALORE: INR 76, 900 + EUR 1,690 INR 68, 500 + EUR 685
Single Room Supplement : EUR 530
Triple Room Reduction : NIL
NOTE:
• Cost of ticket taxes, visa fees, medical insurance is included in your tour price.
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room
size may be the same as the double room.
• A person below 12 years is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
• For prices and departure dates from your hub city please contact our local
sales offices/travel agents).
PRE / POST - TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN ROME / LONDON
(Includes accommodation per person per night and Continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)
PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT IN A CHILD UNDER
TWIN/TRIPLE SHARE SINGLE 12 YEARS WITHOUT BED
Euro 90 Euro 170 Euro 70
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS GOING TO EURODISNEY
EX-MUMBAI / DELHI / CHENNAI / HYDERABAD / BANGALORE / AHMEDABAD
April : 06, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27
May : 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
June : 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 29
July : 03, 04, 06, 11, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26
Aug : 01, 08, 15, 17, 22, 24, 28
Sep : 05, 11, 14, 19, 21, 28
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS GOING TO VERSAILLES & LOUVRE
EX-MUMBAI / DELHI / CHENNAI / HYDERABAD / BANGALORE / AHMEDABAD
April : 08, 15, 16, 22, 29
May : 06, 07, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
June : 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24
July : 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Aug : 05, 12, 19
Sep : 02, 16, 24, 30
LIDO SHOW
• Cost of Lido show (inclusive of transfers) is EURO 95 per adult.
• Child below the age of 12 years goes free.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Rs. 5000 – cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000.
• Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 30th November 2009 rates).
• The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
• No porterage included.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls etc.
• Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, etc.
• Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
• Cost of Lido Show.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense. • The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on November 30, 2009. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. • Indian Lunches and Dinners and local meals are pre set and a - la carte is not possible. • Breakfast will be buffet which includes tea, coffee, cereal, juice, bread, butter, hot eggs & fruits. • Indian lunches are vegetarian lunches. • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. • The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour. • The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or other services. • Due to private coaches being forbidden inside the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam etc, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible. • Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air Show, World Athletic Meet, the Motor Show, Ice Skating Championships etc, the hotels may be blocked out more than two years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered / amended. • We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. • The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an 8 storey structure with no lift and 294 slippery marble steps, hence we do not visit from inside • On certain days the changing of guards may not take place at the Buckingham Palace. • The Eiffel Tower on certain days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded may close the third level. • On certain days, due to closure of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Versailles Palace, The Louvre Museum etc. the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the itinerary. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised. • For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However all the services will remain the same. • There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. • Making note of the varied interests of our past clients, we have not deemed the Lido Show essential to be a part of the tour cost. • In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed a fee amounting to USD 75 is payable by you directly to the airline. • Tours operated are subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in EURO/CHF out of your BTQ at prevailing rate of exchange. • Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
