Sensational Europe
Highlights
- Guided city tour of Paris
- Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower
- Visit Disneyland® Paris (Upto 05 hrs )
- Orientation tour of Brussels
- Photo Stop at Atomium
- Visit Keukenhof (Till 14th May, 2023)
- Visit Madurodam – Holland in Miniature (From 15th May, 2023)
- Visit a Cheese Farm & Wooden shoe factory
- Free time at Dam Square in Amsterdam
- Enjoy River Rhine cruise
- Visit the Cologne Cathedral
- Cuckoo clock demonstration at Black Forest
- Photo stop at Rhine Falls
- Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch and Interlaken (Optional)
- Visit Mt. Titlis
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Visit to Mt. Diavolezza via train and cable car in St Moritz
- Horse carriage ride in St Moritz
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck
- Visit Bergisel
VENICE
- Visit St. Mark’s square on a private boat
- Visit Murano Glass showroom along with glass making demonstration
- Guided city tour
- Visit Square of Miracles - See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- Visit the St. Peter’s Basilica and Square
- Guided city tour
Tour Itinerary
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel (Check-in time is after 1500 hrs).
Overnight in Paris (CDG Area) ,France
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Note: Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own at the hotel. The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.
We may have to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flightor long queue at the immigration.
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris: see the Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triumph, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides, Champs Elysees and much more. Today , we proceed to Disneyland® Paris where you can visit Disneyland® Park OR Walt Disney Studios® Park. Get charmed by Sleeping Beauty Castle, enjoy exciting rollercoaster rides, meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio and others in Fantasyland as well as travelling to the four corners of the globe in Adventureland . Later after dinner, we visit the Eiffel Tower (2nd level).
Overnight in Paris (CDG Area) , France
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NOTE: Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower, it may take up to 3-4 hours in the queue.
Today, we drive to Brussels. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour. See the Grand Place and the legendary Manneken Pis statue. Later, we have a photostop at the Atomium.
Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands
(B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Keukenhof – the largest spring garden in the world. Next, wet visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe factory. Later, we visit the famous Dam Square: see the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk and War Memorial.
Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands
(B, L, D)
OR
From 15th May,2023: Madurodam – Cheese Farm & Wooden Shoe Workshop – Dam Square
Today, we proceed to Madurodam – Holland in Miniature Park. Next, we visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe factory. Later, we visit the famous Dam Square: see the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk and War Memorial.
Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands
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Today, we drive to Cologne to visit the Cologne Cathedral. Later, we enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Rhine.
Overnight in Germany
(B, D)
Today, we drive to Titisee and visit the heart of Black Forest and enjoy a demonstration on cuckoo clocks. Next, we drive to Schaffhausen to see the Rhine Falls.
Overnight in Switzerland
(B, L, D)
Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We take the cable car followed by a cogwheel train up to a height of 3,454 meters to Europe’s highest railway station. Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx observatory deck to view the longest glacier in the Alps. Later, we visit Interlaken.
Overnight in Switzerland
(B, D)
Today, we visit Mt Titlis. Our cable car ride includes the world’s first rotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 metres. Do visit the “Cliff Walk” a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis. Next, we proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne: See the Lion Monument, and Kapellbrucke with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Later, drive to St Moritz, a luxurious alpine holiday resort of the world’s rich and famous, situated at an elevation of 1856 meters above sea level.
Overnight in Switzerland
(B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to the train station to board the train. Travel on the famous Bernina route to Diavolezza. Proceed by cable car to scintillating Mt. Diavolezza summit of 2973 meters / 9754 feet above sea level. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Engadine range of the Swiss Alps and the highest peak of the Eastern Alps – Piz Bernina. Later proceed back to your hotel where you have some free time to explore the beautiful and rich town of Mt. Moritz where the unique White turf takes place in winter – horse racing on a frozen lake. Later, we take you for a fascinating horse carriage ride.
Overnight in St. Moritz, Switzerland
(B, L, D)
Today, we drive to Innsbruck. On arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: see the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse. Next,visit Bergisel for the birds eye view of the city. Later we visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop in Wattens.
Overnight in Seefeld, Austria
(B, L, D)
Today, we drive to Italy and proceed to the pier to take a private boat to Venice. On arrival, we visit St. Mark’s square to see the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. Next, we visit the Murano Glass showroom where you see the glass making demonstration.
Overnight in Padova / Ferrara, Italy
(B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Florence for a guided walking tour: see the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistery with its Gates to Paradise and Piazza Della Signoria. Later, we drive to Pisa. On arrival, we visit the Square of Miracles to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Overnight in Arezzo
(B, LL, D)
Today, we drive to Rome, On arrival, we proceed on a guided city tour of the Vatican city and Rome. We visit the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed) including a visit to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. Later, we continue with the guided city tour of Rome: See Circus Maximus and photostop at Colosseum & Piazza Venezia.
Overnight in Rome, Italy
(B, L, D)
Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Kindly spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
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Arrival / Departure Transfers will be provided subject to minimum 4 passengers travelling together.
Note: In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches and it is not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Tour Price (per person in AED
| Sensational Europe (Value Tour - 14 Days) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start City: Paris | End City: Rome | |||
| Rooming | Brochure Price | Early Bird Discount | Offer Price (AED) |
| SINGLE | 14655 | 740 | 13915 |
| DOUBLE | 11880 | 740 | 11140 |
| TRIPLE | 11880 | 740 | 11140 |
| CHILD NO BED | 7330 | 370 | 6960 |
| CHILD WITH BED | 8770 | 370 | 8400 |
| INFANT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided.
*As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
OPTIONAL TOUR COST (PRICE PER PERSON IN USD)
| OPTIONAL TOUR | ADULT (USD) | CHILD (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Jungfraujoch & Interlaken | 195 | 140 |
Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.
Departure Dates - 2023
MAY : 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
JUNE : 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
JULY : 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
AUGUST : 5, 12, 19, 26
SEPTEMBER : 2, 16
ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights at Hotel Mercure CDG / Novotel CDG /Zenitude or similar in Paris (CDG Area), France
- 02 nights at Hotel NH / Best Western or similar in Belgium / Netherlands
- 01 night at Hotel NH / Mercure / Holiday Inn / Intercity or similar in Germany
- 02 nights at Hotel Central / Terrace / Radisson Zurich or similar in Switzerland
- 02 nights at Hotel Laudinella / Reine Victoria or similar in St.Moritz, Switzerland
- 01 night at Hotel Alpenkoning / Seelos or similar in Seefeld, Austria
- 01 night at Hotel Best Western / Astra / Unaway or similar in Ferrara / Occhiobello, Italy
- 01 night at Hotel Planet / Forum / B&B or similar in Arezzo, Italy
- 01 night at Hampton by Hilton / Novotel in Rome, Italy
MEALS
- Daily continental breakfast (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
- 09 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches
- 13 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe airconditioned coach.
- Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject tominimum 15 customers).
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Visa, Insurance, Airport & Port taxes.
- Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of Euro 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 14 Days, the total Tips amount is Euros 42 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- Government Taxes as applicable are extra.
- 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.
- 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 your itinerary.
- Airport transfers, Cost of Suggested Excursions.
- RT PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
You must be in possession of a valid Single entry Schengen visa. The cost of visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with the consulates or embassy nearest to you or travel agent for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Paris and depart from Rome. It would be advisable to check with Thomas Cook sales officer or local travel agent before issuing your air tickets.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
HOTELS
- All hotels will be either around the airport area or in the outskirts.
- Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. Double bed will be Queen size and not King size.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll away beds, in that case they might give a double and a separate single room.
- A person 12 years and below is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
- Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
- Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
- During heat wave in Europe air conditioning of the hotels and coaches may cease to function as they are not built for such high temperatures.
- Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
- Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as Air Show, music festivals, ice skating championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
- In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels
- Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers.
- We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
- In certain cities hotels have not started the buffet breakfasts yet and if the same does not change by the time the tours begin, we will either provide breakfast or the groups will be taken to an Indian / local restaurant for breakfast.
COACHES
- Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
- Due to hygienic reasons it is not permitted to use toilets in the coach. However the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
- Eating & drinking is not permitted in the coach.
- One check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach.
- In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches and it may not be possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
- Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
- Due to private coaches being forbidden inside most of the European cities; as per EU norms to preserve them and to avoid getting them polluted and overcrowded, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot.
MEALS
- Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
- On certain Days packed lunch will be provided.
SIGHTSEEING
- On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
- Generally, you will have to walk at sightseeing places, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
- The Eiffel Tower on certain Days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded or for security reasons may be closed.
- Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower, it may take up to 3-4 hours in the queue.
- There are a few attractions and entrances that are currently closed due to COVID and in case the same remain closed at the time of the groups visiting, a refund will be provided.
GENERAL
- In case any member of the group tests positive for COVID-19, customers will need to unconditionally abide, adhere and comply solely at your costs and expenses to all laws, rules, notifications, Travel advisories, guidelines, directives and communications issued from time to time by all or any Governments, Authorities, Ministries, Departments, Local Bodies in India or Abroad, related to your tour to the foreign destination and/or on your return from the tour to your home destination in India or Abroad including but not limited to Covid-19 Protocols on quarantine, vaccinations etc. or in connection with any other Pandemic, epidemic, disease, condition etc., which may be communicated by all or any Governments, Authorities, Ministries, Departments, Local Bodies in India or Abroad with or without notice at any point of time whether at the commencement of the tour, during the tour and/or on the completion of the tour, as the case may be”.
- 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.
- Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
- Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. TCIL will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
- Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair and should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is able to provide assistance to the disabled client.
- TCIL shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, 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, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
- The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, 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
- All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payment to be made by cash in EURO only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
- Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
- The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only.
- Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.