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OVERVIEW
- 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
- Daily Jain / Vegetarian lunches included
- 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 18th May)
- Visit Madurodam – Holland in miniature (from 19th May)
- Visit a Wooden Shoe Factory & a Cheese Farm
- Photostop at a traditional windmill in Amsterdam
- 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
- Chance to see the Lido Show in Paris
- Stay 03 nights in Central Switzerland
- A chance to visit Jungfraujoch – ‘Top of Europe’ with champagne lunch and Interlaken
- Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car
- 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
- Tour of Verona - view the famous balcony of Romeo & Juliet
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck
- See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse in Innsbruck
- View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- Visit Black Forest - See a Cuckoo clock demonstration at Drubba
- Visit Zurich – The financial Capital of Switzerland
- 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
ITINERAY
Day-1
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Welcome to London!!! Visit the Swaminarayan Temple. Today, enter the world of ‘yellowplanet.in’ 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 intricately designed and glorious temple made of white Italian Carrara marble – The Swaminarayan Temple. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Thistle / Jury’s Inn / Park Inn or similar, in London.
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Day-2
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Guided City Tour of London. Visit Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. Ferry to the Netherlands. After a buffet breakfast, check out and 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.
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Day-3
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Onto the Netherlands - visit Keukenhof (till 18th May). Visit Madurodam (after 19th May). Visit a Wooden Shoe Factory & Cheese Farm. Photostop at a traditional windmill. Tour of Brussels. After a buffet breakfast on board, disembark and proceed to Amsterdam. Drive to Lisse to experience the ultimate Tulip Extravaganza - Keukenhof (till 18th May). 19th May onwards, visit Madurodam, Holland in miniature where you see all of Holland’s important sights built on a 1:25 scale. After lunch, visit a wooden shoe factory and see how clogs, which are unique to the Dutch, are made. Also, see the making of the famous Dutch cheese on your visit to a cheese farm. 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 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.
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Day-4
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Onto Paris - the Cultural and Fashion Capital. Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit the Fragonard Museum. Chance to see the Lido Show. After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the French Capital - Paris, a city seeped in history, art and fashion. On arrival, enjoy a sumptuous 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 an Indian dinner. This night, do not miss the opportunity to see the light, sound and dance extravaganza - The Lido Show. Overnight at hotel Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris.
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Day-5
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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, stress-free adventure that will fill your day with enough magic to last forever. Enjoy the many rides on offer at the park (all included). Lunch will be provided. 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. Today, enjoy a cruise on the river Seine and admire the beautiful monuments of this spectacular city. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris.
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Day-6
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Onto Switzerland, for an exotic experience. After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive from Paris as you enjoy a scenic drive into Switzerland. Drive past picturesque towns of the famous country known for its amazing beauty and also a tourist’s paradise. Enroute, enjoy lunch. 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 Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar, in Engelberg / Central Switzerland.
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Day-7
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A day at leisure OR Opt for the ultimate Alpine Experience to Jungfraujoch - Top of 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 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 an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar, in Engelberg / Central Switzerland.
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Day-8
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Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven. Lucerne – Orientation Tour. After a buffet breakfast, 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. 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, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs etc. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar, in Engelberg / Central Switzerland.
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Day-9
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Onto Pisa - See the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to the city of Pisa. Enroute, enjoy lunch. Hold your breath as you enter the “Square of Miracles” and see the precariously Leaning Tower of Pisa (photo stop). Later, proceed towards Arezzo in Tuscany region and check into the hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia.
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Day-10
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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 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 Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and ancient temples and many more sights. Later, drive back to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia.
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Day-11
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Venice - the Queen of the Adriatic Sea. Lunch on board your private boat. Guided city tour of Venice. Visit the famous Murano Glass Factory. After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Board your chartered boat to the traditional centre of the city - Piazza San Marco. Today, enjoy lunch on board your chartered boat. 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 Tulip Inn / Point / Alfa Fiera or similar, in Padova / Vicenza.
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Day-12
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Verona - Orientation tour. Onto Innsbruck – Tyrolean Capital. Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Verona. On arrival, proceed on an orientation tour of Verona - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the famous balcony where Juliet would get serenaded by Romeo. Let the Roman and Medieval charm of this city inspire you. After lunch, drive to the Tyrolean capital - Innsbruck and 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. Next, get set for a glittering experience as you visit the Swarovski Crystal showroom. Marvel at the display and buy a souvenir for your near and dear ones. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Ibis / HI Express / Meierhof or similar, in Zurich / Winterthur.
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Day-13
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View the Rhine falls – in Schaffhausen. Visit the heart of the Black Forest. See a Cuckoo Clock demonstration. Farewell!!! After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to see one of Europe’s natural wonders – the spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Next, experience a natural wonder as you drive through the mystical Black Forest in Germany, synonymous with the Black Forest Cake and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. After lunch, experience the world of Cuckoo Clocks during an interesting demonstration in Drubba. Continue to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
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INCLUSIONS
- SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
- LONDON
- Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide
- Visit the beautiful Swaminarayan Temple
- Visit the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- LISSE
- Visit Keukenhof tulip gardens (till 18th May)
- HAGUE
- Visit Madurodam - Holland in Miniature (from 19th May)
- AMSTERDAM
- Photo stop at a traditional windmill
- Visit a Wooden Shoe factory and Cheese Farm
- BRUSSELS
- Orientation tour of the city
- A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue
- Photostop at the Atomium
- PARIS
- 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
- ENGELBERG
- Excursion to Mt. Titlis included
- LUCERNE
- Tour of the city
- See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke
- ZURICH
- SCHAFFHAUSEN
- See the magnificent Rhine Falls
- PISA
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- ROME
- See the majestic Trevi fountain
- Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide
- VENICE
- Visit the famous St. Mark's Square
- Visit the Murano Glass factory and Showroom
- Enjoy lunch on a private cruise
- VERONA
- Tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- VATICAN CITY
- Visit the holy St. Peter's Cathedral
- INNSBRUCK
- visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom
- Tour of Innsbruck
- BLACK FOREST
- Visit the heart of Black Forest
- See a demonstration of Cuckoo clock making
Accommodation
- 01 night at hotel Thistle / 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 Mercure / Inter Hotels / Ibis or similar, in Paris
- 03 nights at hotel Hoheneck / Crystal / Banklialp / Ibis or similar, in Engelberg / Central Switzerland
- 02 nights at hotel Planet / Etrusco / Gio / Best Western or similar, in Arezzo / Perugia
- 01 night at hotel Tulip Inn / Point / Alfa Fiera or similar, in Padova / Vicenza
- 01 night at hotel Ibis / HI Express / Meierhof or similar, in Zurich / Winterthur
Meals
- Daily continental buffet breakfast
- Daily Jain / Vegetarian lunches
- 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 air- coolcoach in London
- Overnight Cruise from UK to the Netherlands
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 Multiple Entry Schengen & UK Visas
- All local taxes as of 31st October’ 2013
Tour Manager
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Europe
EXCLUSIONS
- 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 is 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 30 days prior to departure date
- No Porterage included
- 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 "Inclusion"
- Tips of any nature, i.e., drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
- Cost of excursion to Jungfraujoch & Interlaken
- Cost of entrance to Lido Show
VISA REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- Multiple Entry Schengen & UK Visas
- 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 31st October’ 2013. 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.
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 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30 Days prior to check in : 25% charges of the reservation amount.
- 15 Days and after : 50% charges of the reservation amount.
- 7 Days and after : Full retention of the reservation amount.
REFUND
The company reserves the right to determine the quantum of refund payable in case of cancellation or amendment of a Tour due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure. Such refund would be based on various factors like the number of participants, the cancellation policies of suppliers like hoteliers, airlines, coach operators, etc. and the decision of the company on the quantum of refund shall be final. Even in case of tour for which the payment was made in foreign currency with or without part payment in Indian rupees, the said refund shall be made only in Indian rupees at the prevailing buying rate of exchange on the date of refund as per existing Rules & Regulations.
TERM & CONDITIONS
VALDITY OF THE RATES & SERVICES
- Prices quoted are indicative and subject to availability at the time to of booking. Government Service tax of 3.09% is chargeable extra applicable at the time of billing.
- There may be an additional charge for hours outside nominal service. This will be confined at time of booking.
- We reserve the right to change the rates at any time, even after bookings have been made and confirmed as a result of changes in government taxes or other matters outside our control, such as currency fluctuations or if the hotels disagree to honor the contracted rates during trade fair periods/ peak period. Any increase in rates as a result of currency fluctuations in respect of existing bookings shall only be made where the currency fluctuation exceeds 3%.
- During the Christmas & New Year periods (24th December to 1stJanuary) and public holidays, prices may be subject to a supplement. Any such additional prices will be confirmed to you at the time of our confirmation.
- All the bookings are NON TRANSFERABLE to the family members/friends/colleagues in case you change/cancel your travel plans due to any reason. Fresh booking will be done in case your family member/friends/colleagues wish to travel on that particular day/period.
OUR SCOPE OF ACTIVTY
We are travel and holiday organizers only. We inspect and select the services to be provided to you. However, we do not own, operate or control any airline, shipping, company, coach or coach company, hotel, transport, restaurant, kitchen caravan or any other facility or provider that is engaged to provide you services during the course of your tour. Therefore, please carefully note that:
- You will need to adhere to the conditions, rules and regulations of each service provider. For instance, you will need to check the baggage rules of the airline to under and what kind of baggage and how much baggage you can carry. You will need to check the hotel rules to check what the mealtimes are, at which you should make yourself available. The company is not responsible for the consequences if you breach such rules and regulations;
- If you cause any injury or damage affecting the service provider, then you may be liable to the service provider and if the service provider recovers any money from us for such injury or damages, we shall separately charge you for the same;
- We cannot be held responsible for any delay, diffidence, injury, death, loss or damage occasioned due to act or default of such service providers, their employees or agents.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
- The Client would have to strictly follow the tour program. In case a client along with his companions is compelled to discontinue the tour due to any reason whatsoever including injury, illness, death or loss of passport or any travel documents, no claim shall be entertained for refund of money paid for unutilized services. If a client is unable to reach the place of commencement of the tour due to any reason whatsoever, his booking shall be treated as NO SHOW on the tour and 100% cancellation charges would be levied.
DISCLAIMER
- Yellow Planet assumes no responsibility for any sickness, delays, theft, labor disputes or strikes, road and bridge closures, ferry service, request of Park or Government agencies, acts of war and terrorism, weather conditions or for any misadventure or casualty or any other causes beyond their control.
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