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Welcome to the World of Vinaayak Holidays! Arrive London. Visit London Eye. Visit Swaminarayan Temple.
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 London Eye for a spectacular bird’s view of the English capital. Later, visit the Swaminarayan Temple. Next, drive to your hotel and check in.Overnight at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London. (D) |
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Guided City Tour of London. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Visit Tower Museum.
After breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of London, see the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge. Next, visit the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Later, visit the Tower Museum which houses the world famous Koh-i-noor Diamond.Overnight at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London. (B, L, D) |
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Orientation Tour of Brussels. Visit Bruparck - Mini Europe. Onto The Netherlands.
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. Next, make a photostop at the Atomium. Later, visit Bruparck - Mini Europe, a miniature park where you can marvel models of famous monuments from European cities. Later, proceed to Netherlands and check into your hotel for a two night stay.Overnight at hotel NH or similar in Amsterdam. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 4 |
Visit Keukenhof (till 18th May). Visit Zaanse Schans. Cheese & Clog Farm. Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
After breakfast, proceed to Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (till 18th May) & 19th May onwards, visit Zaanse Schans an open air museum, with its characteristic green wooden houses, warehouses and historic windmills. Next, visit a clog factory and cheese farm and also a fishing village in Volendam. Later, enjoy a canal cruise aboard a glass topped boat.Overnight at hotel NH or similar in Amsterdam. (B, L, D) |
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Onto Cologne. Visit the Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy Rhine Cruise.
After breakfast, check out and drive to the city of Cologne where you can marvel at the Cologne Cathedral. Later, drive to the Rhine Valley and board the Rhine cruise for an unforgettable trip along the River Rhine. Later, proceed to your hotel and checkin.Overnight at hotel Park Inn or similar in Germany. (B, L, D) |
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Onto Innsbruck - Austria. Swarovski Crystal World. Orientation Tour of Innsbruck.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Wattens for a glittering experience as you visit the Swarovski Crystal World. Marvel at the display and buy a souvenir for your near and dear ones. Later, drive to Innsbruck and experience the charm of this city as you see some intriguing sights like the Golden Roof and St. Annes Column on Maria Theresien Strasse, from where you get spectacular views of the Alps. Late evening checkin at your hotel.Overnight at hotel Bon Alpina or similar in Innsbruck. (B, L, D) |
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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, checkin at your hotel.Overnight at hotel Point or similar in Padova. (B, L, D) |
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Onto Pisa - ¬See the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence – City of Medicis.
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, drive 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 - 9 |
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) |
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Visit Milan. Free time at Lake Lugano.
After breakfast, checkout and proceed to Milan, the fashion capital of the World. Here, you see the famous Duomo, La Scala Opera House and the Castello Sforzesco. Later drive towards Switzerland passing around the lake regions of Como and Lugano. We make a brief photo stop at Lake Lugano region, before driving through the Gotthard tunnel. Arrive at your hotel and checkin.Overnight at hotel Ramada or similar in Engelberg. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 11 |
Excursion to Mt Titlis. Lucerne City tour and free time for shopping. Cruise on Lake Lucerne.
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.Overnight at hotel Ramada or similar in Engelberg. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 12 |
Jungfraujoch - ¬Top of Europe (3454 mts) (Optional). Orientation tour of Interlaken.
After breakfast, enjoy an (Optional) excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. Drive to Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.). Visit the Ice Palace, and the Sphinx Observation Terrace. Next, visit the famous Trummelbach Falls. Later, proceed to the picturesque town of Interlaken, situated between the beautiful lakes Brienz and Thun. Later, return to your hotel.Overnight at hotel Ramada or similar in Engelberg. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 13 |
Full day excursion to Glacier 3000. Le Chateau de Chillon.
After breakfast, drive to Les Diablerets and from there to Col du Pillon to board your cable car to Glacier 3000. Here enjoy the Alpine coaster ride the worlds highest bobsleigh track or the specially designed Snow Bus (Optional). Next, visit Le Chateau de Chillon, an architectural jewel located on the shores of Lake Geneva. Later, drive back to your hotel and relax.Overnight at hotel Ramada or similar in Engelberg. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 14 |
Visit Geneva - The garden city. Arrive Paris. Cruise on River Seine. Lido Show (Optional).
After breakfast, check out and drive to the garden city of Geneva, see the United Nations, the International Red Cross Building and the magnificent Jet d Eau ¬fountain. Later, drive to the French Capital – Paris. On arrival, enjoy a spectacular cruise on the River Seine. Later, check into your hotel. This night, do not miss the opportunity to see The Lido Show (Optional).Overnight at hotel Novotel or similar in Paris. (B, L, D) |
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Guided City Tour of Paris. Visit Palace of Versailles. Visit the Top level of the Eiffel Tower. Evening in Paris.
After breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of Paris. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concord Square, Opera House, Champs Elysees, Invalides and many more landmarks. Next, visit the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the famous Sun King. Later, visit the Top level of the Eiffel Tower to enjoy breath – taking views of Paris. Later, proceed on an Evening in Paris tour where we will see the main sights illuminated.Overnight at hotel Novotel or similar in Paris. (B, L, D) |
| Day - 16 |
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) |
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
UNITED KINGDOM
London: London Eye, Panoramic City Tour, Visit the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Visit the beautiful Swaminarayan Temple, Tower Museum (Koh-i-noor Diamond)
BELGIUM
Brussels: Orientation Tour, A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue, Photostop at the Atomium
THE NETHERLANDS
Lisse: Visit Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (till 17th May) or Visit Madurodam (from 18th May), Volendam: Visit a Cheese & Clog Farm, Amsterdam: Enjoy a Canal Cruise, Free time at Dam Square – the Heart of Amsterdam
GERMANY
Cologne: See the Gothic Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Valley: Rhine Cruise, Heidelberg: Free time at the Altstadt - Old Town, Black Forest : Visit the heart of Black Forest, See a demonstration of Cuckoo clock making
SWITZERLAND
Schaffhausen: View the magnificent Rhine Falls, Interlaken: Excursion to Jungfraujoch with Lunch on Top of Europe, Engelberg: Excursion to Mt. Titlis included, Lucerne: Tour of the city, See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke, Geneva: Tour of the city
LIECHTENSTEIN
Vaduz: Free time in Vaduz
AUSTRIA
Wattens: Visit the Swarovski Crystal World, Innsbruck: Orientation Tour
ITALY
Venice: Visit the famous St. Mark’s Square, Enjoy Gondola Ride, Visit the Murano Glass factory and Showroom, Florence: Guided City Tour, Photo stop at Piazalle Michelangelo, Rome: Guided City Tour, See the Majestic Trevi Fountain, Time Elevator Show, Pisa: See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
THE VATICAN
Vatican City: Visit the holy St. Peter’s Cathedral
FRANCE
Paris: Cruise on the River Seine, Guided City Tour, Visit to the Gardens at Palace of Versailles, Free time near Louvre Museum, Visit French Perfumery, Entrance to the Top level of the Eiffel Tower
ACCOMMODATION
• 02 nights at hotel Quality Wembley or similar in London
• 02 nights at hotel NH or similar in Amsterdam
• 01 night at hotel Park Inn or similar in Germany
• 03 nights at hotel Terrace or similar in Engelberg
• 01 night at hotel Bon Alpina or similar in Innsbruck
• 01 night at hotel Point or similar in Padova
• 01 night at hotel Park Serenissima or similar in Rome
• 01 night at hotel Park California or similar in Pisa
• 01 night at hotel Astoria or similar in Geneva
• 02 nights at hotel Novotel or similar in Paris
MEALS
• Daily continental buffet breakfast (Day 2 to Day 16)
• Daily Indian Vegetarian / Jain lunches (Day 2 (Excluding Day 14) to Day 15)
• Daily Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian dinners (Day 1 to Day 15)
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
Classic 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 Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, The Vatican and France.
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 – CLASSIC EUROPE
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Per Person on Twin Share
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Per child without bed
(Below 12 Years)
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Per child with bed (Below 12 Years)
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Ex-Mumbai
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INR 1,10,000 + GBP 1,750
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INR 85,000 + GBP 1,150
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INR 85,000 + GBP 1,250
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Single Room Supplement: GBP 450
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 :
LIDO SHOW IN PARIS
ADULT: GBP 90
CHILD : GBP 25
DEPARTURE DATES 2015:
April: 04, 25
May: 02, 09, 30
June: 13
July: 11
August: 08
September: 12
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 40,000
CHILD : INR 20,000
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