EUROPE 12 Nights / 13 Days. Zurich. Padova. Arezzo. The magnificent Swaminarayan Temple

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2 Highlights of the tour A complete all inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time Stay in conveniently located & comfortable hotels like Thistle, Holiday Inn, Jury s Inn, Mercure, NH, etc, throughout your holiday A complete value for money tour Daily continental buffet breakfast included Jain / Vegetarian lunches as specified in the Itinerary Daily Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian dinners included Guided city tour of London, Paris, Rome & Venice Visit Swaminarayan Temple Visit the famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum A unique experience of crossing the English Channel by an overnight cruise from Harwich to Hoek van Holland See the world famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (till 16th May) Visit Madurodam Holland in miniature (from 17th May) Photostop at a traditional windmill in Amsterdam Free time at in the heart of Amsterdam Dam Square City tour of Brussels Grand Place and Photostop at the Atomium Visit 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower Visit Fragonard Perfume Museum and Showroom Full day at Eurodisney a super fun, stress-free and adventure experience Cruise on the River Seine Opt to see the Lido Show in Paris Stay 03 nights in Central Switzerland A chance to visit Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with champagne lunch on top Visit Interlaken Visit Mt. Titlis in the world s first revolving cable car with Cliff Walk See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke in Lucerne See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit the Vatican - the St. Peter s Basilica See the Trevi Fountain Rome Visit the St. Mark s Square in Venice with lunch on board your chartered boat Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice Visit Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse in Innsbruck Visit Nordkette mountain with local lunch on top. Visit Salzburg with an orientation tour. Visit Munich with an Orientation tour of the city. Visit 09 countries in 13 days covering UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Vatican, Austria & Germany Services of a professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your tour 77

3 CLASSIQUE EUROPE 12 Nights / 13 Days United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, The Vatican, Austria & Germany London Paris Amsterdam Brussels Frankfurt Engelberg Locarno Zurich Padova Arezzo Day 02 Guided City Tour of London. Visit Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. Ferry to The Netherlands. get set to soak in the sights and sounds of this vibrant English city on a guided tour with an experienced local guide. See the Changing of the Guards outside the Buckingham Palace (weather permitting), the Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and many more important landmarks. After lunch, meet wax replicas of the world s most famous personalities in the Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. Enjoy time at leisure on the world famous Oxford Street. Later, drive to Harwich and board your overnight cruise to The Netherlands. After an Indian dinner you can enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment on board. Overnight on board the Stena Lines Cruise. (B, L, D) Day 01 Welcome to London!!! Visit the Swaminarayan Temple. Today, enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at the airport meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall. Drive directly to your hotel and check in. Later, visit the The magnificent Swaminarayan Temple intricately designed and glorious temple made of white Italian Carrara marble The Swaminarayan Temple. Tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Heston Hyde / Ibis / Jury s Inn / Park Inn or similar, in London. (D) Madurodam The Netherlands Day 03 Onto the Netherlands - visit Keukenhof (till 16th May). Visit Madurodam (after 17th May). Free time at Dam Square. Photostop at a traditional windmill.tour of Brussels. After a buffet breakfast on board, 78

4 disembark and proceed to Amsterdam. Drive to Lisse to experience the ultimate Tulip Extravaganza - Keukenhof (till 16th May). 17th May onwards, visit Madurodam, Holland in miniature where you see all of Holland s important sights built on a 1:25 scale. Later, enjoy free time in the heart of Amsterdam Dam Square with lunch, Last but not the least photograph yourself with the most popular symbol of this country a Traditional Windmill. Next, depart for Brussels. On arrival, proceed on an orientation tour of Brussels. Visit the Grand Place - one of the prettiest squares in the world. See the unique Statue of proceed to the French Capital - Paris, a city seeped in history, art and fashion. On arrival, enjoy lunch. Later, visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled experience. Next, proceed on a guided city tour with an experienced local English speaking guide. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Champs Elysees, Invalides and many more landmarks. Later, visit the Fragonard Museum and get an insight on how French Perfumes are made. You also have ample free time to shop for the world famous French perfumes. Tonight, enjoy Day 05 Enjoy full day at Disneyland Paris. Cruise on River Seine. After a buffet breakfast, get set to experience the Disney Magic as you visit Eurodisney - where dreams come to life. Experience a super-fun, stressfree adventure that will fill your day with enough magic to last forever. Enjoy the many rides on offer at the park (all included). OR you can visit the amazing Walt Disney Studio - the magical world of cinema and television, featuring thrilling attractions and spectacular shows. Go behind the magic on the Studio Tram Tour and discover the secrets of how movies and television shows are made. Also, be amazed by the dare devils in the thrilling Stunt Show. Packed lunch will be provided. Today, enjoy a cruise on the River Seine and admire the beautiful monuments of this spectacular city. Tonight, enjoy an Opera House Paris Keukenhof The Netherlands Mannekin Pis - symbolic to this city. Later, make a photostop at the Atomium - symbol of Brussels. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Thon / Best Western / Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Brussels / Antwerp. (B, L, D) Day 04 Onto Paris - the Cultural and Fashion Capital. Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit the Fragonard Museum. Opt to see the Lido Show. This night, do not miss the opportunity to see the light, sound and dance extravaganza - The Lido Show. Overnight at hotel Novotel Poissy / Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris. (B, L, D) Disneyland Paris Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Novotel Poissy / Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris. (B, P L, D) Day 06 Onto Switzerland, for an exotic experience. drive from Paris as you enjoy a scenic drive 79

5 into Switzerland. Drive past picturesque towns of the famous country known for its amazing beauty and also a tourist s paradise. Feel the whiff of freshness as you drive in to Central Switzerland to experience the ambience of the surrounding Alps. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Terrace /Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar, in Engelberg. (B, PL, D) views from here are considered the best in Switzerland. Later, proceed to the picture perfect town of Interlaken nestled between two lakes. Be enthralled by the beauty of this town before driving back to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Terrace / Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar in Engelberg. (B, D) etc. Later drive to Locarno. Tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Villa Pirelli / Ibis / Alexandra or similar, in Locarno / Bellinzona / Lugano / Central Switzerland. (B, L, D) Day 07 A day at leisure OR Opt for the ultimate Alpine Experience to Jungfraujoch - Top of Opt to visit Jungfraujoch Square of Miracles Pisa Europe (3454 mts). A Champagne lunch on top. Visit Interlaken. After a buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure to explore the picturesque beauty of this town on your own OR opt for an excursion to Jungfraujoch an experience of your lifetime. Drive to Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.) - a world of eternal ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious lunch with champagne on Top of Europe. Visit the Ice Palace, the highest-altitude ice palace in the world and the Sphinx Terrace, the Day 08 Mt. Titlis A landscape close to heaven. Lucerne Orientation Tour. After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Enjoy stunning views from the world s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts.). Here, visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace. Also experience the Cliff Walk (subject to weather conditions) After lunch, drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. See the dramatic Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. You also have some free time for shopping of the world renowned Swiss watches, knives, chocolates, souvenirs, Day 09 Onto Pisa - See the Leaning Tower of Pisa. drive to the city of Pisa. On arrival enjoy lunch. Later, hold your breath as you enter the Square of Miracles and see the precariously Leaning Tower of Pisa (photo stop). Proceed towards Arezzo in Tuscany region and check into the hotel.tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Park Castiglione / Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia. (B, L, D) Day 10 Onto Rome - the Eternal city. A guided city tour of Rome. Visit St. Peter s Basilica The Vatican. After a buffet breakfast, drive to Rome the Eternal City. On arrival, see the majestic 80

6 Trevi Fountain, a fountain of grandeur and wishes. After lunch, join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of Rome. Start your tour by visiting the St. Peter s Basilica and be amazed by its artistic and architectural genius. Your city tour will expose you to beautiful sights like the opulent Colosseum, the Victor Black Forest Germany Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and ancient temples and many more sights. Later, drive back to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Park Castiglione / Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia. (B, L, D) Day 11 Onto Venice - the Queen of the Adriatic Sea. Lunch on board your private boat. Guided city tour of Venice. Visit the famous Murano Glass Factory. proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Enjoy lunch on your chartered boat to the traditional centre of the city - Piazza San Marco. This city of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon is sure to leave you mystified. On your guided tour, see the St. Mark s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace, the Campanile and many more sights. Visit a Murano Glass Factory and see the skills of these master craftsmen. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel NH / Tulip Inn / Point / Alfa Fiera or similar, in Padova / Vicenza. (B, L, D) Day 12 Onto Innsbruck The Tyrolean Capital. Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck. Visit Nordkette mountain. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to the Tyrolean capital - Innsbruck. On arrival take the cable way up to Nordkette mountain for awesome panoramic views of Innsbruck. Local lunch on top. After free time on the mountain take the cable way back to Innsbruck. Later, experience the charm of this city as you see some intriguing sights like the Golden Roof and St. Anne s Column on Maria Theresien Strasse, from where you get spectacular views of the Alps. Visit the Swarovski Crystal showroom in Innsbruck. Marvel at the display and buy a souvenir for your near and dear ones. Tonight, enjoy Overnight at hotel Alp Hotel or similar, in Innsbruck. (B, L, D) Day 13 Visit Salzburg. Drive to Munich. Farewell!!! drive to Salzburg. On arrival proceed on an Orientation tour of this city. After lunch, drive to Munich. Enjoy an Orientation tour of Munich. Continue to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which you will treasure for a lifetime. (B, L) WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS UNITED KINGDOM London : Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide : Visit the beautiful Swaminarayan Temple : Visit the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum NETHERLANDS Lisse : Visit Keukenhof tulip gardens (till 16th May) Hague : Visit Madurodam - Holland in miniature (from 17th May) Amsterdam : Photo stop at a traditional windmill : Enjoy a canal cruise BELGIUM Brussels FRANCE Paris SWITZERLAND Engelberg Lucerne ITALY : Tour of the city : A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue : Photostop at the Atomium : Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide : Entrance to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower : Cruise on the River Seine : Visit Fragonard Perfume Museum and Showroom : Full day excursion to Euro Disney : Excursion to Mt. Titlis included with Cliff Walk (weather permitting) : Tour of the city : See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke Pisa Rome Venice THE VATICAN Vatican City AUSTRIA Innsbruck Salzburg GERMANY Munich WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES : See the Leaning Tower of Pisa : See the majestic Trevi fountain : Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide : Guided city tour of Venice :Visit the famous St. Mark s Square : Visit the Murano Glass factory and Showroom : Enjoy lunch on a private cruise : Visit the holy St. Peter s Cathedral : Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck : Orientation tour of Innsbruck : Visit Nordkette Mountain :Orientation tour of city. : Orientation tour of the city. ACCOMMODATION 01 night at hotel Heston Hyde /Ibis / Jury s Inn / Park Inn or similar, in London 01 night on board the Stena Lines Cruise 01 night at hotel Thon / Best Western / Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Brussels / Antwerp 02 nights at hotel Novotel Poissy / Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris 02 nights at hotel Terrace /Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp or similar, in Engelberg / Central Switzerland 81

7 WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES 01 night at hotel Villa Pirelli /Ibis / Alexandra or similar, in Locarno / Bellinzona / Lugano / Central Switzerland 02 nights at hotel Park Casteglione /Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia 01 night at hotel NH / Tulip Inn / Point / Alfa Fiera or similar, in Padova / Vicenza 01 night at hotel Alp Hotel or similar in Innsbruck MEALS (Abbrev - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, PL: Packed Lunch, D: Dinner) Daily continental buffet breakfast Jain / Vegetarian lunches as specified in the Itinerary Daily Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian dinners TRANSFERS All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach in the Continent of Europe and an air-cool coach in London Overnight Cruise from UK to the Netherlands AIRFARE, VISAS AND OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary Cost of ticket taxes Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance Cost of Multiple Entry Schengen & UK Visas All local taxes as of 1st October 2015 TOUR MANAGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Europe WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team / partner agent. The same subject to availability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking or at least 45 days prior to departure date. Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000 No Porterage included Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are as 1 EURO = INR 70. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc. Meals other than what is mentioned in your Itinerary Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in What your Tour Price Includes Tips to drivers, guides, etc of EUR 03 per person per day for the duration of the tour. Cost of excursion to Jungfraujoch, with lunch & Interlaken. Cost of entrance to Lido Show Overseas travel insurance It is extremely important to possess an overseas travel insurance policy before you travel on your tour. We have included the cost of overseas travel insurance for the duration of the tour. For any passengers above 60 years of age and those who wish to extend their holiday, additional charges would apply. Note All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. Incase there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on any another departure date. TOUR COST Per Person on Per Child without Bed Twin Share (Below 12 years) Ex-Mumbai : ` 1,22, ,475 ` 97, Ex-Delhi : ` 1,24, ,475 ` 99, Ex-Bangalore/Chennai/ : ` 1,29, ,475 ` 1,04, Hyderabad/Ahmedabad/Kochi/Kolkata Single Room Supplement: 525 Triple Room Reduction: Nil Note: In case of a triple room, the 3rd person in the room will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as the double room A person below 12 years is considered a child. Govt. of India Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 3.50% on both INR & Euro Component PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION Cost of Pre/Post Tour accomodation in London / Amsterdam / Munich, will be available on request. VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR Multiple Entry Schengen & UK Visas OPtionals Per Adult Cost of above mentioned Visas is included in your Tour Price. The Schengen visa is valid for travel into the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Vatican, Austria, and Germany, (The visa cost has been calculated as of 1st October In case of any increase in the visa cost the same will be borne by the client) Important: The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vacations Exotica is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process DEPARTURE DATES April : 12, 19, 26 May : 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 June : 07, 14, 21, 28 July : 05, 12, 19, 26 August : 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 September : 06, 13, 20, 27 Note: On certain dates, passengers travelling ex-kolkata will depart 01 night prior and there will be a long transit. Passengers have the option of taking STPC at an extra cost On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same. Points to be Noted Please refer to our brochure for details Per child (Below 12 years) Jungfraujoch with Champagne & Lunch and Interlaken Lido Show The above cost is inclusive of return transfers. This tour will operate subject to a minimum of 15 adults opting for the tour Check for amazing Offers 82