Winter Value East European Wonders Christmas Markets Special 11 Days Tour Package 2024-2025

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Germany | Czech Republic | Poland | Austria | Hungary

Includes:

  • 2 night at Courtyard by Marriott Berlin / Holiday Inn City West or similar in Berlin, Germany.
  • 2 night at International Royal Prague / Courtyard by Marriott Prague airport / Clarion Congress or similar in Prague, Czech Republic.
  • 2 night at Q+ Krakow / Novotel / Swing or similar in Krakow, Poland.
  • 1 night at Austria Trend / Event Hotel Pyramide / Holiday Inn or similar in Vienna, Austria.
  • 1 night at Danubius Hotel Raba / Hotel Garzon Plaza or similar in Gyor, Hungary.
  • 2 night at Park Inn / Novotel / Danubius or similar in Budapest, Hungary.
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Children0 - 3
Total People1 - 6
Room 1

Day 01
Welcome to Berlin!
On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own.
Overnight in Berlin, Germany. (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
Guided tour of Berlin – See the Berlin Wall – Visit Alexander Platz – Visit Topography of Terror Museum – Explore Christmas Markets in Berlin
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Berlin: See the famous Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, visit the Alexander Platz, where you will see the World Time Clock. Next, we visit the Topography of Terror, an indoor and open-air museum where between 1933 and 1945 the principal instruments of Nazi persecution and terror were located. Later, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own. Overnight in Berlin, Germany. (B, L, D)

Day 03
Guided tour of Dresden – Drive to Prague
Today, we drive to Dresden for a walking guided city tour. Next, we drive to Prague – the city of hundred spires, built at the meandering Vltava River. On reaching visit the Old Town Square, take a photo stop at the Astronomical Clock. The oldest Functional Astronomical clock in the world. Later, we take a walk over the most visited Charles Bridge.
Overnight in Prague, Czech Republic. (B, L, D)

Day 04
Guided city tour of Prague – Entrance to the Prague Castle included – Visit St. Vitus Cathedral – Golden Lane – Historic Tram Experience - Explore Christmas Markets in Prague
Today, we proceed for a walking guided city tour of Prague: Visit the Prague Castle, its courtyards and St. Vitus Cathedral from inside and walk through the Golden Lane and see the house where Franz Kafka, the famous Czech writer stayed between 1916 and 1917. Next, we experience Prague through a historic Tram ride. Later, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own. Overnight in Prague, Czech Republic. (B, L, D)

Day 05
Onto Krakow
Today, we proceed to Olomouc. Located on the Moravia River, this town is famous for its adoring square and fountains. Next, we continue our journey to Poland with a scenic drive to Krakow.
Overnight in Krakow, Poland. (B, L, D)

Day 06
Guided city tour of Krakow – Auschwitz Concentration Camp - Explore Christmas Markets in Krakow Today proceed for a guided city tour of Krakow: the medieval town centre, the Main Market square, the Renaissance Cloth Hall, see twin-towered St Mary’s Church and Wawel Hill with its great Castle and Cathedral. Next, we proceed for a guided tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp of WW II. A sombre experience that highlights the atrocities that occurred here between 1939 – 1945. Later, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own.
Overnight in Krakow, Poland. (B, L, D)

Day 07
Wieliczka Salt mines – Onto Vienna - Explore Christmas Markets in Vienna
Today, we proceed to Wieliczka Salt mines – one of the oldest in Europe and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Next, we drive to Vienna – the city of art and architecture. Later, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own.
Overnight in Vienna, Austria. (B, L, D)

Day 08
Guided city tour of Vienna – Visit the glorious Schonbrunn Palace – Onto Slovakia to Explore Christmas Markets in Bratislava – Onto Hungary
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Vienna: See the magnificent Opera House, Rathaus, Parliament building, Hofburg Palace and many more interesting monuments. Next, we visit the famous Schonbrunn Palace - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and experience the grand tour with a local guide. Next, we drive to Bratislava – capital of Slovakia. On arrival, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own. Later drive to Hungary.
Overnight in Gyor, Hungary. (B, L, D)

Day 09
Visit Visegrad Castle – See the Knight Tournament – Visit Palinka Factory - Free time in Szentendre
Today, we proceed to visit the Visegrad Castle located on the banks of river Danube with breath taking views of the river. Experience the Knight tournament and learn about the ways of the medieval age. Next, we visit the Palinka factory. Palinka, a Hungarian fruit brandy, is a strong alcoholic beverage appreciated for its potency, flavour and fragrance. Enroute, we take a brief stop at Szentendre
- a beautiful river side town. Later, return to Budapest.
Overnight in Budapest, Hungary. (B, LL, D)

Day 10
Guided city tour of Budapest – Hungarian Horsemanship show – Explore Christmas Markets in Budapest – Enjoy a Farewell dinner on River Danube Cruise
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Budapest: Visit the Citadel, Fisherman’s Bastion Heroes Square, see the Chain Bridge that connects the cities of Buda and Pest. Next, we proceed to enjoy a show of Hungarian Horsemanship. Later, there is free time to explore the Christmas Markets on own. We then, enjoy a farewell dinner on board the Danube River Cruise.
Overnight in Budapest, Hungary. (B, LL, D)

Day 11
Return back home with pleasant memories!
Today, we proceed to the airport on your own for your flight back home. Kindly 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 Europe 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.

Germany
Berlin: • Guided city tour • ntrance to Topography of Terror Museum • Enjoy Christmas markets in Berlin
Dresden: • Guided City Tour

Czech Republic

Prague: Guided city tour • Entrance to the Prague Castle • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral • Golden Lane • Enjoy Christmas markets in Prague

Poland

Krakow: • Guided City Tour • Visit Wieliczka Salt mines • Auschwitz concentration camp • Enjoy Christmas markets in Krakow

Austria

Vienna: • Guided city tour • Visit Schönbrunn Palace • Enjoy Christmas markets in Vienna

Hungary

Visegrad: • Visit Visegrad castle • See the Knight tournament Budapest: • Guided city tour • Hungarian Horsemanship show • Enjoy the Danube River cruise • Enjoy Christmas markets in Budapest

  • Daily Continental buffet breakfasts. (Breakfast includes bread, butter, jam, cereals, fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee, hot eggs and cut fruits).
  • 7 Indian Jain / vegetarian/ non-vegetarian lunches. 02 Local Lunches.
  • 10 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
  • 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).
  • Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian.
  • L - Lunch | D - Dinner | PL - Packed lunch | PD - Packed Dinner | LL - Local Lunch | LD - Local Dinner

  • 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 11 Days, the total Tips amount is EURO 33 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.

Single room supplement

  • USD 775 per person.
  • *As a 3rd in a triple, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will 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.

Note : Surcharges will be applicable during Peak and Event periods. Kindly check with your sales officer.

  • 2 night at Courtyard by Marriott Berlin / Holiday Inn City West or similar in Berlin, Germany.
  • 2 night at International Royal Prague / Courtyard by Marriott Prague airport / Clarion Congress or similar in Prague, Czech Republic.
  • 2 night at Q+ Krakow / Novotel / Swing or similar in Krakow, Poland.
  • 1 night at Austria Trend / Event Hotel Pyramide / Holiday Inn or similar in Vienna, Austria.
  • 1 night at Danubius Hotel Raba / Hotel Garzon Plaza or similar in Gyor, Hungary.
  • 2 night at Park Inn / Novotel / Danubius or similar in Budapest, Hungary.

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 Casablanca and depart from Barcelona. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.

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”.