Overview
PRICE DETAILS
| Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adult in Twin / Triple | 4,225 |
| Child with Bed* | 3,250 |
| Child without Bed** | 2,965 |
PARIS:
- Guided tour of Versailles Palace
- Guided city tour of Paris
- Visit 3rd level of Eiffel Tower
- Seine River cruise
- Illumination tour of Paris
BELGIUM:
- Orientation tour of Brussels
- Photo stop at Atomium
NETHERLANDS:
- Visit Keukenhof (Till 11th May)
- Visit Madurodam (From 12th May)
- Visit Zaanse Schans (Windmills, Cheese Farm and Wooden Shoe making)
- Enjoy Amsterdam canal cruise
GERMANY:
- Visit the Cologne Cathedral
- Enjoy River Rhine cruise
- Visit Black Forest
- Cuckoo clock demonstration
SWITZERLAND:
- View the Rhine Falls
- Visit Jungfraujoch with lunch and Interlaken
- Visit Mt. Titlis
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Lake Lucerne Cruise
LIECHTENSTEIN :
- Orientation tour of Vaduz
AUSTRIA:
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck
ITALY
VENICE:
- Visit St. Mark’s square on a private boat
- Orientation tour of Venice
FLORENCE:
- Guided walking tour of Florence
ROME:
- Guided city tour of Rome
VATICAN CITY:
- Visit the St. Peter’s Basilica and Square
PISA:
- Visit the Field of Miracles – See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
| Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|
| April | 8, 11, 22, 29 |
| May | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
| June | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
| July | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| August | 1, 12, 26 |
| September | 9, 26 |
HOTELS
- 2 nights at Hotel Moxy CDG / Ibis Styles CDG / Hotel Inn in Paris (CDG Area), France.
- 2 nights at Hotel NH / Best Western or similar in Belgium / Netherlands.
- 1 night at Hotel NH Frankfurt / Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt / Achat or similar in Germany.
- 3 nights at Ibis Zurich / B&B Oftringen / HI Express Neuenkirch / Prizeotel in Zurich / Basel, Switzerland.
- 1 night at Alpenkoning or similar in Seefeld / Innsbruck, Austria.
- 1 night at Blue Dream or similar in Rovigo, Italy.
- 2 nights at Park Arezzo / Fortuna or similar in Chianciano Terme, Italy
Itinerary
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
* Overnight in Paris (CDG Area), France. (D)
* Note: 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 flight or long queue at the immigration.
Today, proceed for a Guided Tour of Versailles Palace with private apartments, Opera Hall, the Chapel & Hall of Mirrors. Next, we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris: See the Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides and Champs Elysees. Later, we visit the Eiffel Tower 3rd level. Later, in the evening enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Seine along with “Illumination Tour of Paris” and see Paris by night, with some of the city’s famous monuments / sights lit up.
* Overnight in Paris (CDG Area), France. (B, L, D)
* Note: • Visiting Eiffel Tower 3rd Level is subject to availability due to weather conditions / temporary operational closures. In case of such, the group shall visit the Eiffel Tower up till 2nd Level.
• Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel Tower, it may take up to 4 – 5 hours in the queue.
Today we check out and drive towards Brussels. On arrival, enjoy an Orientation Tour of Brussels: See the Grand Place with free time and photo stop at the Manneken Pis statue. Next, we take a photo stop at Atomium
* Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Keukenhof – the largest spring garden in the world. Next, we proceed to Zaanse Schans where we get to see Historic windmills and distinctive green wooden house. Here, we also get to experience Wooden shoe making and Cheese Farms.
Later, enjoy a cruise on the canals of Amsterdam in a glass–topped boat.
* Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands (B, L, D)
OR
From 12th May: Madurodam – Zaanse Schans (Windmills, Cheese Farm and Wooden Shoe Making) – Amsterdam canal cruise Today, we proceed to Madurodam: Holland in Miniature. Next, we proceed to Zaanse Schans where we get to see Historic windmills
and distinctive green wooden house. Here, we also get to experience Wooden shoe making and Cheese Farms. Later, enjoy a cruise on the canals of Amsterdam in a glass–topped boat.
* Overnight in Belgium / Netherlands. (B, L, D)
Today, we drive to Cologne and visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features immense twin towers that stand 515 feet (157 metres) tall. Later, we enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Rhine.
* Overnight in Germany. (B, L, D)
Today, we drive in the heart of the Black Forest region, known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. Here, we also get to see how the famous Cuckoo Clocks are made. Next, we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls.
* Overnight in Zurich / Basel, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today we proceed for an excursion to Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We board 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 Zurich / Basel, Switzerland. (B, L, 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 meters. 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 we take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
* Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we drive to Innsbruck. En route, visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Here, we enjoy an orientation tour of Vaduz & you get some free time to shop at the Huber watch store. Next, we visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Later, proceed for an orientation tour of Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse.
* Overnight in Innsbruck / 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.
* Overnight in Rovigo, Italy. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Florence for a guided walking tour: see the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistery with its Gates of Paradise and Piazza Della Signoria.
* Overnight in Arezzo / Chianciano Terme, Italy. (B, L, D)
Today we go on a day trip to Rome and Vatican City. On arrival, we proceed for a guided city tour of Vatican City: the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed), where we visit the famous St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. Next, we continue for a guided city tour of Rome: See Circus Maximus and photo-stop at Colosseum & Arc of Constantine.
* Overnight in Arezzo / Chianciano Terme, Italy. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Pisa to see the world-famous leaning tower of Pisa. Later, we drive to Milan 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 Europe tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
*Note:
• Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of Rome instead of Milan. Kindly check with your sales staff for your exact flight details.
• 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.
• Arrival / Departure Transfers will be provided subject to minimum 4 passengers travelling together.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation, Meals, Sightseeing and Excursions as per above mentioned itinerary.
- Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).
The Cost Excludes
- Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
- Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- 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 13 Days, the total Tips amount is EURO 39 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
- All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts.
- Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The 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.
- Most hotel rooms in Europe 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.
- The average room size of the hotels in Europe are between 16 – 20 sq.mts
- Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms 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.
- 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 on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
- Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
- One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
- Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
- Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
- On certain days, a packed lunch will be provided.
- 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 to 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 a 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.
- In the case of missing a paid entrance due to sudden closure or non-availability the same will be replaced by another visit of similar value and / or type or a refund will be provided.
- 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. SOTC will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
- SOTC 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 delays 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. Payments to be made by cash in the currency as mentioned in your tour price only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
- Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
- In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed.