Winter Value European Splendour 11 Days Tour Package 2024-2025
Holiday Destination, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, International, Iceland, Europe, Off beat, PopularVisit:
France | Switzerland | Italy | Vatican City | Austria
Includes:
- 3 nights at Zenitude CDG / Moxy CDG / Ibis Styles CDG or similar in Paris (CDG Area), France.
- 2 nights at Novotel Zurich Messe / Prizeotel Affoltern am Albis or similar in Switzerland.
- 1 night at Coronado / Serpiano or similar in Mendriso / Serpiano, Switzerland.
- 2 nights at Hotel Park / President or similar in Chianciano Terme / Arezzo, Italy.
- 1 night at Hotel AC by Marriott / Alfa Fiera / SHG Catullo or similar in Vicenza / Verona, Italy.
- 1 night at Hotel Hampton by Hilton / Holiday inn express or similar in Munich, Germany.
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Day 01
Welcome to Paris! On arrival, our Tour Manager / Local Representative will meet and welcome you outside the airport. Later, we proceed to the hotel and check–in. Overnight in Paris, France. (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
Eiffel Tower (2nd Level) – Guided city tour – Visit Fragonard – Illumination Tour – River Seine Cruise Today, we visit the Eiffel Tower (2nd level). Next, we proceed on a guided tour of Paris: See the Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House and Les Invalides. Later, Visit the Famous French perfume museum – Fragonard. After dinner, we enjoy ‘Illumination Tour of Paris’ on a cruise on the Seine River and see Paris by night, with some of the city’s famous monuments / sights light up. Overnight in Paris, France. (B, L, D)
Day 03
Disneyland® Paris (01 Day 01 Park) Today, we proceed to Disneyland® Paris, where you can visit Disneyland® Park OR Disneyland® Studios. Get charmed by Sleeping Beauty Castle, enjoy exciting rollercoaster rides, meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio and others in Fantasyland as well as travelling to the four corners of the globe in Adventureland. Overnight in Paris, France. (B, D)
Day 04
Onto Scenic Switzerland Today, we enjoy a scenic drive to Switzerland. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Switzerland. (B, D)
Day 05
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 board the cable car followed by a cog-wheel 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 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 06
Visit Mt. Titlis – Orientation tour of Lucerne Today, we drive to Lucerne for an orientation tour: See the Lion Monument and Kapellbrucke. Next, we enjoy some free time to explore the town and shop for Swiss watches, knives, chocolates and souvenirs. Later, 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.” Overnight in Mendrisio / Serpiano, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Day 07
Photo Stop at Lake Como – Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa Today, we proceed to Como, explore the small village on Lake. Next, we drive to Pisa. On arrival, we visit the Square of Miracles to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Overnight in Castiglione / Chianciano Terme, Italy. (B, D)
Day 08
Guided tour of Rome and Vatican City Today, we drive to Rome for a guided tour of Rome and the Vatican City - the smallest country in the world. (Shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed.) Visit the holy Basilica of St. Peter’s and the St. Peter’s Square. Later, we continue with the guided city tour of Rome; See Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and photo stop at Colosseum and Arc of Constantine. Overnight in Castiglione / Chianciano Terme, Italy. (B, L, D)
Day 09
Orientation tour of Venice Today, we proceed to the pier and 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. Later, spend time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Vicenza or Verona, Italy. (B, L, D)
Day 10
Orientation tour of Innsbruck – Swarovski Crystal Worlds – Onto Munich Today, we drive to Innsbruck. On arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: See the Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse. Next, we visit the Swarovski Crystal World; an experience attraction created by André Heller for the crystal glass manufacturer Swarovski, consisting of a park, art museum, retail area, and restaurant. Later drive to Munich.Overnight in Munich, Germany. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Return back home with pleasant memories! Today, we proceed to the airport 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:
Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of Frankfurt instead of Munich. Kindly check with your sales staff for your exact flight details. • Arrival / Departure Transfers will be provided subject to minimum 4 passengers travelling together. • 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.
- Paris: Guided City Tour • Visit 2nd Level Of Eiffel Tower • Visit Fragonard – French Perfume Museum • Enjoy Illumination Tour Of Paris • Seine River Cruise • Visit Disneyland® Paris (01 Day 01 Park)
- Switzerland: Visit Mt. Titlis • Orientation Tour Of Lucerne • Chance To Visit To Jungfraujoch With Lunch And Interlaken (Optional)
- Italy Como: Photo Stop At Lake Como Pisa: • Visit Field Of Miracles – See The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
- Rome: Guided City Tour
- Vatican City: Visit St. Peter’S Basilica And Square
- Venice: V Isit S T. M Ark’S S Quare O N A P Rivate B Oat • Orientation Tour Of Venice
- Austria: Orientation Tour Of Innsbruck • Visit The Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Meals
- Daily continental breakfast (Breakfast includes bread, butter, jam, cereals, fruit juice, milk and coffee)
- 5 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non vegetarian lunches
- 10 Indian Jain / vegetarian /non-vegetarian dinners.
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
- 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 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 620 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.
Optional Tour Cost - (USD)
- Visit Jungfraujoch with Champagne Lunch & Interlaken - Adult (200 USD), Child (145 USD).
- Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.
- 3 nights at Zenitude CDG / Moxy CDG / Ibis Styles CDG or similar in Paris (CDG Area), France.
- 2 nights at Novotel Zurich Messe / Prizeotel Affoltern am Albis or similar in Switzerland.
- 1 night at Coronado / Serpiano or similar in Mendriso / Serpiano, Switzerland.
- 2 nights at Hotel Park / President or similar in Chianciano Terme / Arezzo, Italy.
- 1 night at Hotel AC by Marriott / Alfa Fiera / SHG Catullo or similar in Vicenza / Verona, Italy.
- 1 night at Hotel Hampton by Hilton / Holiday inn express or similar in Munich, Germany.
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 Paris and depart from Munich. 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”.