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GEMS OF EUROPE (11 N | 12 D)
TOUR CODE : VH-64
Duration : 12 Days

 
Day - 1
Welcome to the World of Vinaayak Holidays. Arrive London.

Today, meet at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Sahar International Airport) to check-in 3 hours prior to departure to London. On arrival at the London airport proceed to your hotel and check in.Overnight at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London. (D)
Day - 2
Guided City Tour of London. Visit London Eye.

After breakfast, proceed on an guided city tour of London, see the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge. Next, proceed to London Eye for a spectacular birds view of the English capital. Overnight at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London. (B, L, D)
Day - 3
Orientation Tour of Brussels. Onto Germany.

After breakfast, checkout and proceed to the port, to board the ferry for Calais. On arrival in Calais drive to Belgium. On arrival, proceed on an orientation tour of Brussels. Visit the Grand Place, see the unique Statue of Mannekin Pis. Later, drive to Germany and check into your hotel. Overnight at hotel Park Inn or similar in Germany. (B, L, D)
Day - 4
Onto Titisee - Black Forest. Boat ride to the Rhine falls – in Schaffhausen. Orientation Tour of Zurich. Onto Switzerland.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the enchanting Black forest region synonymous with the Black Forest Cake and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. Later, drive to Schaffhausen to view one of Europe’s natural wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls with a boat ride. Next, we arrive Zurich for an orientation tour. Later, arrive in Switzerland and checkin for a two night stay.Overnight at hotel Hilton or similar in Zurich. (B, L, D)
Day - 5
Excursion to Mt Titlis. Lucerne City tour and free time for shopping. Cruise on Lake Lucerne (Optional).

After breakfast, drive to Engelberg to begin your ascent by the worlds first revolving cable car ¬Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts). Next proceed to the lakeside city of Lucerne. Visit the Lion Monument and stroll along the wooden Kapell Brucke. Later, enjoy cruise on Lake Lucerne (Optional). Overnight at hotel Hilton or similar in Zurich. (B, L, D)
Day - 6
Onto Venice. Visit St. Marks Square. Visit the famous Murano Glass Factory.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Venice - the city of canals and lagoons. Your tour starts with a boat ride to St. Marks Square. See the St. Marks Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace, the Campanile and many more sights. Next, visit the Murano Glass Factory. Later, proceed to your hotel and checkin.Overnight at hotel Point or similar in Padova. (B, L, D)
Day - 7
Florence – City of Medicis.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Florence. Get a birds eye view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. You then have some free time in the city centre to admire its timeless beauty. Later, drive to Arezzo and checkin for a two night stay. Overnight at hotel Minerva or similar in Arezzo. (B, L, D)
Day - 8
A guided city tour of Rome. Visit St. Peters Basilica – The Vatican.

After breakfast, proceed to Rome and enjoy a guided city tour by visiting the St. Peters Basilica a renaissance masterpiece. Next, stop at the mighty Colosseum for a photograph, drive past the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and many more sights. Visit the spectacular Trevi Fountain, where you may make a wish. Later, return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel Minerva or similar in Arezzo. (B, L, D)
Day - 9
Onto Pisa - ¬See the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Arrive Sanremo.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the city of Pisa. Visit the Square of Miracles and see the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, we drive past spectacular scenery along the Ligurian Sea and arrive at the Italian Riviera region. On arrival in Sanremo check into your hotel. After dinner, join an additional excursion - Monte Carlo by Night Tour (Optional).Overnight at hotel Ariston Monte Carlo or similar in Sanremo. (B, L, D)
Day - 10
Nice – on the Cote D Azur, the Queen of the French Riviera. Visit a perfume factory in Eze Village.

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Nice. On arrival visit one of the famous French perfumeries. Later, enjoy free time on the Promenade Des Anglais. Later, drive through the Province of Cezanne and Van Gogh on to Lyon and check into your hotel. Overnight at hotel Novotel or similar Lyon. (B, L, D)
Day - 11
Arrive Paris. Cruise on River Seine. Guided City Tour of Paris. Visit the Top level of the Eiffel Tower.

After breakfast, check out and drive to the French Capital – Paris. On arrival, enjoy a spectacular cruise on the River Seine. Later, enjoy a guided city of Paris. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concord Square, Opera House, Champs Elysees, Invalides and many more landmarks. Later, visit the Top level of the Eiffel Tower to enjoy breath – taking views of Paris. Later, checkin at your hotel.Overnight at hotel Novotel or similar in Paris. (B, L, D)
Day - 12
Return home with wonderful memories.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your vacation with Vinaayak Holidays. (B)

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
UNITED KINGDOM

London:
Guided City Tour, London Eye

FRANCE

Paris:
Guided City Tour, Cruise on the River Seine, Entrance to the Top level of the Eiffel Tower

French Riviera:
Free Time at The Promenade Des Anglais, Visit French Perfumery in Eze Village

SWITZERLAND

Les Diablerets:
Glacier 3000, Visit Le Chateau De Chillon, Vevey: Visit Watch Making Factory, Lucerne: Orientation Tour, See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke  

ITALY

Italian Riviera:
Scenic Drive, Pisa: See the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Rome: Guided City Tour, See the Majestic Trevi Fountain, Florence: Photo stop at Piazalle Michelangelo, Venice: Visit the famous St. Mark’s Square, Enjoy Gondola Ride, Visit the Murano Glass factory and Showroom

THE VATICAN

Vatican City:
Visit the holy St. Peter’s Cathedral

GERMANY

Black Forest:
Cuckoo Clock Outlet, Scenic Drive, Heidelberg: Free time at the Altstadt - Old Town

ACCOMMODATION
•    02 nights at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London
•    01 night at hotel Novotel or similar in Paris
•    02 nights at hotel Astoria or similar in Geneva
•    01 night at hotel Ariston Monte Carlo or similar in Sanremo
•    02 nights at hotel Minerva or similar in Arezzo
•    01 night at hotel Point or similar in Padova
•    01 night at hotel Hilton or similar in Zurich
•    01 night at hotel Park Inn or similar in Germany

MEALS
•    Daily continental buffet breakfast (Day 2 to Day 12)
•    Daily Indian Vegetarian / Jain lunches (Day 2 (Excluding Day 3) to Day 11)
•    Daily Indian Vegetarian / Jain / Non Vegetarian dinners (Day 1 to Day 11)

TRANSFERS
•    All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach and air-cool coach in London
•    London to Calais by Ferry

AIRFARE, VISAS AND OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
•    Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary
•    Cost of ticket taxes•    Cost of Overseas Medical Insurance
•    Cost of UK and Schengen Visas as of 01st November 2014
•    All local taxes as of 01st November 2014
•    Tips of any nature, i.e., drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.

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
•    Rs. 10,000, cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure and Fare Difference.
•    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 GBP = INR 95. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour. GBP card rate on day of final payment applicable. Tour Cost will be accepted only in INR. 
•    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
•    Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “What your Tour Price Includes”.
•    Cost of Lido Show.
•    Government Service Tax 3.09 % on entire invoice amount.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
•    On confirmation we would request you to please send us an initial non-refundable, interest free deposit amount of Rs. 60,000/- per person.
•    All cheques / demand drafts to be drawn in favour of Vinaayak Holidays.
•    Balance payments need to be made 30 days prior to your departure date.
•    We shall try our best to confirm the same hotel / airline that we have based our quotation upon. However the same would be subject to availability at the time of confirming your booking. We shall however ensure that we confirm a hotel of similar category.

POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Passengers will have to travel to / from the hub city at their own expense
• We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
• Checkin time at hotel is 14:00 hrs and Checkout time is 11:00 hrs.
• The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on November 01, 2014. 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.
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
Gems of Europe
•    Multiple Entry UK and Schengen Visas
•    Cost of above mentioned Visas is included in your Tour Price. The Schengen visa is valid for travel into    France, Switzerland, Italy, The Vatican, Germany

Important: The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vinaayak Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

TOUR COST – GEMS OF EUROPE

 

Per Person on Twin Share

Per child without bed
(Below 12 Years)

Per child with bed (Below 12 Years)

Ex-Mumbai

INR 90,000 + GBP 1,250

INR 70,000 + GBP 950

INR 70,000 + GBP 1,050

Single Room Supplement: GBP 350
Triple Room Reduction: INR 1000

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

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance policy before you travel on your tour. We have included the cost of overseas medical insurance for the duration of the tour. For any passengers above 59 years of age and those who wish to extend their holiday, additional charges would apply.

Important: All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full paying passengers travelling together. In case there are less than 20 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on any another departure date.

OPTIONAL TOURS :

EVENING IN PARIS TOUR

ADULT : GBP 12
CHILD : GBP 12
MONTE CARLO BY NIGHT TOUR
ADULT: GBP 30
CHILD : GBP 30

DEPARTURE DATES 2015:
April: 01, 22
May: 06, 13,
27June: 03
July: 08
August: 12
September: 09

Cancellation Charges Per Person                             Amount Payable

60 days prior to departure                                         10% of the total tour cost
45 days prior to departure                                         25% of the total tour cost
30 days prior to departure                                         50% of the total tour cost
29-15 days prior to departure                                    75% of the total tour cost
14-8 days prior to departure                                      80% of the total tour cost
7 days or less prior to departure or NO SHOW      100% of the total tour cost

DISCOUNT:
ADULT : INR 20,000
CHILD : INR 10,000

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