About the trip
A relaxed Europe tour meant for those travelers who wish to experience Europe at leisure. The tour covers all the major sights in Europe, while staying at comfortable 4 star hotels in major cities (within a radius of 20-25 km from the city center). The itinerary is very relaxed and suited for senior citizens where they can get more time to see every activity and sightseeing without being rushed too much. Travelers will have access and free time to enjoy cities on their own and also indulge in shopping. There is a experienced tour manager (speaks Hindi and English) accompanying the group who will guide them for whatever they need on trip. All meals (lunches and dinners) are included and shall be done at Indian restaurants.
Tour Manager
Included
Meals
13 Continental Breakfast, 12 Indian Lunches and 13 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg/Jain Food)
Max. Group Size
45
Guide Languages
English, Hindi
Highlights
- Stay in good 4 star hotels in Europe
- Daily Continental Breakfasts
- 12 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Lunches
- 13 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners
- All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach
- Services of a English/Hindi Experienced Tour Manager
- All Driver and Tour Manager Tips Included
Meals
13 Continental Breakfast, 12 Indian Lunches and 13 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg/Jain Food)
Flights
To and Fro Flights Included (into Paris out of Rome)
Accommodation
Mercure Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle or Similar
3 night(s) in Paris
Crowne Plaza Antwerp, an IHG Hotel or Similar
2 night(s) in Antwerp
elaya hotel frankfurt oberursel or Similar
1 night(s) in Frankfurt
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich or Similar
3 night(s) in Zurich
Hotel Alpenhof or Similar
1 night(s) in Innsbruck
Four Points by Sheraton Padova or Similar
1 night(s) in Padova
B&B Hotel Arezzo or Similar
1 night(s) in Arezzo
Ele Green Park Hotel Pamphili or Similar
1 night(s) in Rome
Included in the price
Paris
- City tour with a local guide
- Standard Travel Insurance
- Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower
- Visit Chateau de Versailles (with Audio Guide)
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
- Enjoy a romantic cruise on river Seine
- Visit the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Paris
Antwerp
- Photo stop at the Atomium
- The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue
- See Europe in Miniature at Mini Europe
- Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise
- Walk through the world’s largest and the most beautiful floral display at Keukenhof (till 12th May)
- Visit Zaanse Schaans (countryside in Netherlands with Windmills) post 15th May
- Daily Lunches and Dinners
Frankfurt
- Visit the heart of beautiful Black Forest
- Demonstration of cuckoo clock making
- Visit the Gothic-Masterpiece Cologne Cathedral
- Enjoy a 1 hour cruise on river Rhine
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Zurich
- Orientation Tour of Interlaken
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Ride in the world’s first revolving cable car
- View the magnification Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
- Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt. Titlis
- Visit Celebrity Town Gstaad and Bollywood Tour
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Innsbruck
- See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop
- Experience the toy train ride at Vaduz
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Padova
- St. Mark’s square by Private boat
- Enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Arezzo
- Photo-stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Square of Miracles
- Visit Piazzale Michael Angelo at Florence
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Rome
- Visit the Vatican City (smallest country in the world)
- Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica
- Guided City Tour of Rome (covering Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and Colosseo)
- Visit to Trevi Fountain
- Daily Indian Lunch and Dinner
Paris
- City tour with a local guide
- Standard Travel Insurance
- Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower
- Visit Chateau de Versailles (with Audio Guide)
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
- Enjoy a romantic cruise on river Seine
- Visit the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Paris
Antwerp
- Photo stop at the Atomium
- The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue
- See Europe in Miniature at Mini Europe
- Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise
- Walk through the world’s largest and the most beautiful floral display at Keukenhof (till 12th May)
- Visit Zaanse Schaans (countryside in Netherlands with Windmills) post 15th May
- Daily Lunches and Dinners
Frankfurt
- Visit the heart of beautiful Black Forest
- Demonstration of cuckoo clock making
- Visit the Gothic-Masterpiece Cologne Cathedral
- Enjoy a 1 hour cruise on river Rhine
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Zurich
- Orientation Tour of Interlaken
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Ride in the world’s first revolving cable car
- View the magnification Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
- Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt. Titlis
- Visit Celebrity Town Gstaad and Bollywood Tour
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Innsbruck
- See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop
- Experience the toy train ride at Vaduz
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Padova
- St. Mark’s square by Private boat
- Enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Arezzo
- Photo-stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Square of Miracles
- Visit Piazzale Michael Angelo at Florence
- Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
Rome
- Visit the Vatican City (smallest country in the world)
- Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica
- Guided City Tour of Rome (covering Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and Colosseo)
- Visit to Trevi Fountain
- Daily Indian Lunch and Dinner
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive Into Paris - The City Of Romance, Lights And Glamour
- Welcome! Today we board our flight to one of the most beautiful & fashionable city - Paris. Get greeted by your Friendly Travel Professional on arrival, who will later escort you to your hotel and assist with your check in. After checking in, relax in the comfort of your hotel.
- Overnight in Paris.
- (Dinner)
Day 2: Guided City Tour Of Paris. Visit To Eiffel Tower 3rd Level. Enjoy A Romantic Cruise On The River Seine.
- Today we proceed for a guided city tour of Paris. Marvel at the finest Parisian tourist attractions, Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opéra Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, one of the most recognised fashionable avenues in the world, Arc de Triomphe, Alexander Bridge, Les Invalides and several others. Next we visit the top of iconic Eiffel Tower – 3rd Level, and get a stunning view of the city from the top. With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Next we take a romantic cruise down the river Seine, one of the world’s most scenic cruise, flanked by exquisite monuments like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay Museum and many more. Gliding under one bridge to one another with a view of the finest monuments in the heart of bustling Paris.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 3: Visit The Chateau De Versailles, Trip To Fragonard Museum. Evening Free For Shopping At Galeries Lafayette.
- Today morning after breakfast, we proceed for a guided tour of Versailles Palace with private apartments, opera hall, the chapel and Hall of Mirrors. Later we come back and visit the Musée du Parfum Fragonard a must-see among places to visit in Paris where we enjoy a guided tour unveiling the manufacturing secrets of perfume and its extraordinary history from Antiquity to the present day. We spend the evening with free time at Galeries Lafayatte for shopping. Return back to your hotel after dinner.
- Overnight in Paris.
- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Enjoy Evening Tea in Paris
Day 4: Onto Brussels. Visit Grand Place And Atomium - See Europe In Miniature At Mini Europe
- Today we proceed to Brussels, Headquarters of the European Union and capital of Belgium. On arrival in Brussels we visit one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, home to the medieval Town Hall and the fabled Manneken Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church and stop for a photograph at the Atomium. Later we visit Mini-Europe which is one of the world's biggest miniature attractions! Inside, you can travel between more than 80 European cities in an instant, and see their iconic architectural highlights rendered in teensy-tiny 1:25 scale. See Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, the Brandenburg Gate, Doge's Palace, and so much more! After dinner we spend the night near Antwerp in Belgium.
- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Enjoy Authentic Waffles in Brussels
Day 5: Explore Amsterdam With Canal Cruise – Visit Keukenhof Gardens (Until 12th May) Or The Zaanse Schans (From 13th May)
- Enjoy your breakfast today before we check-out to explore Netherlands. Before 12th May, we’ll go check out the Keukenhof Gardens which is where you can see gorgeous blooming tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. You can feel that it’s truly Spring now as you walk through the field of flowers that were established 1949. From 16th May onwards we will venture out of the city to take a half-day tour to the famous little village of Zaanse Schans. Explore this unique historical town on a guided tour with its majestic windmills and wooden houses and traditional crafts. Visit a clog maker and observe how the famous Dutch wooden shoe is made and proceed to visit a cheese farm afterward.
- Board a glass-topped boat where you will experience the best of this historical city. Thrive on the city’s vibrant past with its 1,000 bridges and quaint old houses. Later we drive back to Belgium for overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 6: Visit The Cologne Cathedral - Spend Time In Cologne - Panoramic Rhine River Cruise
- Check out and drive towards Cologne, a 2000 years old city spanning the Rhine river and famous for Eau de Cologne. We visit to the Cologne Cathedral. This Gothic structure has 515-feet twin towers and is a World Heritage site as Northern Europe’s largest cathedral.
- We spend some time exploring the local market in Cologne at the Cologne Old Town. We continue our journey forward towards St Boppard where we board the Rhine River Cruise to St Goar. Upon arrival at St Goar we make our way to Frankfurt where we stay overnight.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 7: Visit The Cologne Cathedral. Travel To The Heart Of The Black Forest. See The Largest Waterfall In Switzerland - The Rhine Falls.
- Check out, relax in your coach as today’s day will be a charming experience for any car enthusiast. We will start by visiting the Cologne Cathedral. Later continue your drive to the heart of the Black Forest, known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. You will be enthralled at the scenic beauty of the quaint villages in the heart of Black Forest region. Witness a demonstration of how cuckoo clocks are made. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive towards Switzerland. Visit Schaffhausen, where you see the magnificent Rhine Falls – Europe’s biggest and most spectacular falls. You can opt for a thrilling experience at Rhine Falls with a boat ride (at additional cost). Later drive to your hotel. Overnight in Central Switzerland.
- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Enjoy Authentic Blackforest Cake
Day 8: Trip To Gstaad - Bollywood Tour - Interlaken Orientation
- Breakfast at the hotel. We proceed our journey towards small town of Gstaad. This gorgeous walking city boasts a high-end and sophisticated aura that attracts celebs and world-travelers from all over. Gstaad region is known as one of the most scenic natural film sets in the world. Many Bollywood blockbusters have been filmed here, such as DDLJ, “Bachana Ae Haseenno”, and many more.
- Join our Bollywood Tour and visit some famous film sets, where Bollywood’s favorite movie start impressed their heroines, danced with them, sang the most romantic songs, tasted delicious Chocolates…. Having the opportunity to take pictures in those very movie spots, you will feel like the star of the movie yourself.
- On our way back we stop at the small town of Interlaken, where we spend some time walking in the heart of the town and enjoying delicious Movenpick Ice Cream.
- Return to your hotel after a fun filled day.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Movenpick Ice Cream in Interlaken
Day 9: World’s First Rotating Cable Car Rotair Up Mt. Titlis Peak At 3,020m - Lucerne Orientation Tour
- Today our day starts by proceeding to the small and beautiful town of Engelberg. Enjoy amazing scenery, a once in a lifetime experience with an exhilarating trip to the top of Mt Titlis at 3020 meters on various cable cars including Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car. Get a breath taking unrestricted 360 degrees stunning view of the dazzling snow caped peak, deep crevasses and pristine white snow fields, dotted with massive ice boulders from every angle. Do not forget to visit the “Cliff Walk” the highest suspension bridge in Europe along the cliff of Mt.Titlis. Later proceed on an orientation tour of Lucerne one of most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument, Kapell Brucke (Chapel Bridge) with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Overnight in Zurich.
- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Coffee on Top of Mt. Titlis
Day 10: Train Ride At The Capital Of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum And The Tyrolean Capital Of Austria, Innsbruck
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we check-out and leave for our next destination. We’re going to hop on a comfortable ride with Innsbruck as today’s goal. But before that, we’ll make a stop at Vaduz, a cozy town nestled between Switzerland and Austria. This is where we’ll go on a scenic train ride for 30 minutes and see all the beautiful and unique landmarks of this place.
- After the train ride, we continue to Wattens where we can check out the Swarovski World of Crystals. Check out the beautiful, shimmering works of art in the form of colourful Swarovski crystals.
- Then continue to Innsbruck where we’ll go on an orientation tour, starting with the iconic landmark, Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). It was completed in 1500 and made of over 2,500 fire gilded copper tiles. The balcony was made to mark Emperor Maximilian I’s wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza and they often watched festivals and tournaments from there. Then take a walk on Maria Theresien Strasse where one can find cafes and amazing baroque architecture.
- We’ll finally head over to the hotel for check-in and spend the night in Austria.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 11: Transfer To Venice – The Floating City Of Italy With Gondola Ride
- Check out of your hotel and proceed towards Venice – Italy. City of Beautiful Monuments, Serpentine Canals, city that inspired poetry and passion through the ages. Arrive at the pier in Venice, where we board a private boat. Enjoy your ride while you sail over the Giudecca Canal, to arrive at St. Mark’s Square – the main square of Venice. View St Mark’s Basilica - one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture.
- Witness the famed Bell Tower and Clock Tower with the dominant sign of the Zodiac and current phase of the moon. See the Bridge of Sighs, made of white lime stone, that passes over the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the old prisons with interrogations rooms at the Doge’s Palace. Treasure a romantic Gondola ride in a flat bottomed Venetian rowing boat, amidst the stunning backdrop of baroque buildings. This truly is the best way to enjoy this enchanting city. We return to the pier and later check in to your hotel.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 12: Leaning Tower Of Pisa - Piazzale Michelangelo At Florence
- We will check-out after breakfast and we’re going to continue driving to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This world wonder is a typical sight when you’re at the Square of Miracles or Piazza dei Miracoli. The square is also where you can see the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, the Monumental Cemetery, the Baptistry, and the Sinopie Museum. Many may not know that the construction of the Duomo here began in the 11th century!
- Next, drive to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a spectacular panoramic view of Florence city. We continue to the Tuscany region where we spend our night. Overnight in the Tuscany region.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 13: Visit Rome - The Eternal City With The World’s Smallest Country - Vatican & St. Peter’s Basilica
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we check out and leave for Rome. An English-speaking tour will accompany you today with the Vatican City as our first destination of the day. Vatican is the world’s smallest country around only 100 acres wide. Do note that you’re not allowed shorts or sleeveless vests to visit the country.
- In the Vatican, we’ll visit the gorgeous Basilica of St. Peter’s which is filled with the masterpieces of the legendary Michelangelo and Bernini. And then visit the Colosseum in Rome, a historical masterpiece which is very well-preserved. Then to the Trevi Fountains, an 18th-century water source that was in operation in ancient Rome. Its name is derived from Latin which means the intersection of three streets. You can indeed find the fountain in the middle of three streets: Via De'Crocicchi, Via Poli, and Via Delle Muratte.
- There will be dinner served before we drive back to the hotel for your overnight stay in Rome.
- (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Extra Topping: Gelato in Rome
Day 14: Departure From Rome
- We will check-out after breakfast. We take a ride taking you to the airport for your scheduled departure. You’ll be back home with the best memories from your trip!
- (Breakfast)
What to Expect
Expand- Please note hotels provided shall be located in outskirts of cities (usually 18 - 25 km from city center).
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach.
- Maximum room occupancy in Europe is 3 persons in a room.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- Room sizes of hotels you can expect 4 stars (190 sq ft - 230 sq ft) and if 3 stars then it will be (120 - 180 sq ft).
- Please note hotels in Europe don't provide free water bottles. Tap water is usually drinkable across Europe.
- Please note we provide one stop airlines to Europe (into Paris out of Milan) from DEL, BOM and BLR.
- Please note we may provide up to 2 stop airlines to Europe (into Paris out of Milan) from AMD, CCU, HYD and MAA.
- All airlines provided will include 30 Kg of check-in baggage and in-flight meals.
- Please note we do guarantee Visa appointments, however we don't have any control over the decision of Visa being granted or not.
- There will be group arrival transfer organized from Paris in the evening on day of arrival (which is included) based on flights landing between 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Passengers may have to wait accordingly.
- There will be group departure transfer organized on the day of departure from Rome (which is included). Please make sure the flight departure is between 9 am - 12 noon.
Exclusions
Expand- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category Cost of Air ticket deviation charges.
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation.
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour.
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary.
- In case a passenger is opting for direct joining, the cost for airport transfers shall be borne directly by the passenger and will join the group at the hotel.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Booking amount or initial deposit is minimum Rs. 30,000 per person if booking is done 45 days before travel.
- Before 1 Nov 2024 an additional deposit of Rs. 45,000 per person needs to be paid.
- For travel within 45 days of travel minimum deposit of Rs. 75,000 per person needs to be paid at time of booking.
- Full 100% balance payment is required to be done 21 days prior to travel.
- Full payment must be made in accordance with the policy stated above.
- In case of non-compliance thereto by the client, the company reserves a right to cancel the tour /booking of the client and forfeit the amount already deposited with the Company.
- In case of any visa rejection, the cancellation charges will be Rs. 15,000 per person plus any Visa Fees Paid (if selected).
- Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure.
- The Tour can be cancelled 30 days before travel by paying 10% of the tour value as cancellation charges.
- Within 15 days - 30 days of travel the tour can be cancelled by paying 50% of the cancellation charge.
- Within 15 days the tour is completely non-refundable.
- International Check in time is 1500 hours / Check out time is 1100 hours, early check in and check-out is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- For guaranteed check-in; charges equivalent to 1 night stay will be applicable.
- Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
- It is suggested to carry one check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach
- In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would be a change in price which will be justified
- No refunds for unutilized services.
- Minimum passengers required to operate the tour is 20. In case the group strength falls below 20, the group may be merged with a similar tour. However you will not miss any sightseeings as mentioned in the itinerary.
- On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members.
- If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight-seeing will be arranged.
- In case of inordinate delays and strict driving laws, packed dinner may be provided on that day.
- transfers have to be arranged by them or booked separately.
- In case the passenger is departing by their own flight (from Milan) or Rome, arrangements of transfers have to be done by them directly or paid on tour to the tour manager based on the cost advised by them.
