Summer Budget Glimpses of Switzerland & Italy 8 Days Tour Package
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- 3 nights at Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe / B&B Oftringen / HI Express Neuenkirch or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
- 1 night at Coronado / Serpiano or similar in Mendriso / Serpiano, Switzerland.
- 2 nights at Hotel Park / B&B or similar in Arezzo, Italy. 1 night at Alfa Fiera or similar in Vicenza, Italy.
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Day 01
Welcome to Zurich!
On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own.
Overnight Zurich, Switzerland. (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.
Day 02
View Rhine Falls – Orientation tour of Bern – Orientation Tour of Zurich
Today, we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls. Next, we proceed to Bern for an Orientation tour: See the Old town and the clock tower. Later, we proceed to Zurich for an orientation tour: See Lake Zurich, Graumunster and Fraumuster. Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Day 03
Day at leisure OR Excursion to Jungfraujoch with lunch and Interlaken (Optional)
Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We take 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, Switzerland. (B, D)
Note: Guests who do not opt for this Optional excursion will get packed dinner delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.
Day 04
Visit Mt. Titlis – Orientation Tour of Lucerne
Today, we proceed to Mt Titlis where you will take cable car rides including 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, Kapell Brucke. Also, enjoy some free time to explore the town and shop for Swiss knives, Chocolates and Souvenirs.
Overnight in Mendriso, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Day 05
Photo stop at Lake Como – See Leaning Tower of Pisa Today, we check out and proceed to Italy. En route we visit Como. Enjoy some free time at Lake Como with photo stops. Next, we proceed to the Square of Miracles, where we get to have a photo stop at Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Overnight in Arezzo, Italy. (B, D)
Day 06
Day trip to Rome: Guided tour of Vatican and Rome
Today we go on a day trip to Rome. On arrival, we proceed for a guided city tour of Vatican & Rome: Enter the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed) and visit the St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. Next, we continue with the guided city tour of Rome: See Circus Maximus and photo-stop at Colosseum & Arc of Constantine.
Overnight in Arezzo, Italy. (B, D)
Day 07
Orientation Tour of Venice
Today, we check out 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 Vicenza, Italy. (B, L,D)
Day 08
Return back home with pleasant memories!
Today we proceed to Milan airport on your own for your flight back home. Do 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 European Tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
Note:
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.
Switzerland
View the Rhine Falls • Orientation tour of Zurich • Orientation tour of Bern • Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with lunch & Interlaken (Optional) • Visit Mt. Titlis • Orientation tour of Lucerne
Italy
Como: • Photo stop at Lake Como Pisa: • Visit the Field of Miracles – See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Rome: • Guided city tour of Rome Vatican City: • Visit St Peter’s Basilica and Square Venice: • Private boat to St Mark’s Square • Orientation tour of Venice
Meals:
Daily Continental Breakfast (Breakfast includes Bread, Butter, Jam, Cereals, Juice, Milk & Coffee)
3 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Lunches.
7 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian. In certain places, there is a possibility of providing cash out to the passengers instead of packed lunches.
Hotels:
- 3 nights at Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe / B&B Oftringen / HI Express Neuenkirch or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
- 1 night at Coronado / Serpiano or similar in Mendriso / Serpiano, Switzerland.
- 2 nights at Hotel Park / B&B or similar in Arezzo, Italy.
- 1 night at Alfa Fiera or similar in Vicenza, Italy.
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).
- 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 8 Days, the total Tips amount is EURO 24 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.
Note: Surcharges will be applicable during Peak and Event periods. Kindly check with your sales officer.
| OPTIONAL TOUR COST | ||
| OPTIONAL TOUR | ADULT (USD) | CHILD (USD) |
| Visit Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch and Interlaken | 200 | 145 |
| Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers. | ||
- 3 nights at Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe / B&B Oftringen / HI Express Neuenkirch or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
- 1 night at Coronado / Serpiano or similar in Mendriso / Serpiano, Switzerland.
- 2 nights at Hotel Park / B&B or similar in Arezzo, Italy.
- 1 night at Alfa Fiera or similar in Vicenza, Italy.
Single room supplement USD 555 per person. *As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child. • Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Visa Requirements:
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry Schengen visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Zurich and depart from Milan. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
Note: Surcharges will be applicable during Peak and Event periods. Kindly check with your sales officer.
Hotels
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.
Coaches
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
Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
On certain days, a packed lunch will be provided.
Sightseeing
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.
General
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. The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only. Tours operated are subject to RBI / GOI regulations. Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.