Hallmarks of Europe for NRI

18 days from USD 4050

Highlights of the tour

A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum traveling time.
Stay in top quality hotels - Hilton, Ramada, Novotel etc.
ALL hot delicious unlimited Indian Jain/ vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals included.
A choice of local meals in 8 different countries.
Daily buffet breakfast.
Stay for 2 nights on the expensive French Riviera - world’s most renowned beachfront.
Excursion with a local guide to Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Monte Carlo - the posh playground of the rich and famous.
Cherish an experience to be on top of Europe - Jungfraujoch with Champagne lunch.
Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car and Lucerne.
A full-day of fun at Euro Disney OR Visit the magnificent Versailles Palace & Gardens and the world famous Louvre Museum.
Spend 2 nights in picturesque Austria.
Visit the Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Entrance to the Tower of London housing Britain’s crown jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond.
Ride on the London Eye.
A visit to the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel.
Romantic Gondola ride in Venice.
Visit the Colosseum from inside - the eternal symbol of Rome.
Re-live the history of Rome on the ‘Time Elevator’.
Guided ‘Sound of Music’ tour of Salzburg.
Visit the spectacular Trummelbach falls.
Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.
See both Keukenhof and Madurodam.
Enjoy a fun-filled Swiss experience on top of a Swiss mountain - exclusive with Thomas Cook.
Gala night in Paris with Indian dinner, dance and unlimited wine.
Visit the famous Swaminarayan Temple in London.
Visit the famous Dam Square - the heart of Amsterdam.
Visit the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.
A unique experience of travelling under the English Channel aboard the world’s fastest channel train - the Eurostar.
Stay two full days in London with all meals included.
Stay 3 nights in scenic Switzerland.
Guided city tour of Florence, Rome, Salzburg, Paris, London, Cannes, Monaco and Nice.
Orientation tour of Brussels.
A romantic evening in Paris cruise.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the river Rhine.
Relish Indian lunch on board a private cruise in Venice with live Italian music.
Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne included.
Catch a breathtaking view of Amsterdam city on a canal cruise.
Visit the famous Swarovski Crystal museum and showroom in Wattens.
See the Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse in Innsbruck.
Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice.
See a Cuckoo clock demonstration at Drubba.
Visit Titisee, right in the heart of the Black Forest.
Visit the imposing Heidelberg castle.
View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa - one of the wonders of world.
Visit the beautiful Cologne Cathedral.
Visit Scenic Interlaken.
Visit a perfume factory at Eze village.
Chance to see the Lido Show.
A relaxed tour with time for shopping.
Professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers travelling with you throughout your tour in Europe.
Visit 10 countries in 18 days: France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Holland and UK.

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

VATICAN

Vatican City : Entrance to the Vatican museum with Sistine Chapel included.

Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s church included.

ITALY

Rome : Guided city tour including entrance to the Colosseum.

Re-live the history of Rome on the ‘Time Elevator’.

Pisa : Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence : Guided city tour.
Venice : Romantic Gondola ride included.

Tour of Venice with lunch on a private cruise with Live Italian music.

Visit the St. Mark’s Square on a chartered boat.

Visit Murano Glass showroom.

AUSTRIA

Innsbruck : Maria Theresien Strasse.

The Golden Roof.

Salzburg : Guided ‘Sound of Music’ tour of Salzburg.
Wattens : Visit the Swarovski Crystal Headquarters and Museum.

SWITZERLAND

: Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch with Champagne lunch.

Mt. Titlis.

Trummelbach falls.

Visit Interlaken.

Visit Lucerne.

Cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Swiss Mountain experience.

Schaffhausen : Magnificent Rhine Falls.

GERMANY

Titisee : Heart of Black Forest.
Cologne : Historical Cologne Cathedral.
St Goar : Romantic Rhine Cruise.
Heidelberg : Imposing Heidelberg Castle.

BELGIUM

Brussels : A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue with a photostop at the Atomium.

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam : Amsterdam Canal cruise.

Dam Square.

Hague : Madurodam.
Lisse : Visit Keukenhof (till May 21).
Volendam : See a traditional Dutch village. (From May 22).

Visit to a cheese farm and wooden shoe factory.

FRANCE

Nice : Promenade Des Anglais.

A full day excursion to Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Monte Carlo.

Visit to the Oceanographic Museum.

Visit to a perfume factory.

Paris : Guided city tour.

Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.

Gala night in Paris with Indian dinner and unlimited wine.

Enjoy an evening in Paris cruise.

Full day at Eurodisney OR visit to the Versailles Palace & Gardens and the world famous Louvre Museum.

UNITED KINGDOM

London : Guided city tour with Changing of the guards.

Visit the Swaminarayan Temple.

Entrance to the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

Ride on the ‘London Eye’.

Entrance to the Tower of London housing Britain’s crown jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights at Novotel Sophia Antipolis/Park Inn Nice/Novotel Montfleury or similar in Nice/Cannes.
2 night at Hotel Domina/Holiday Inn or similar in Rome.
1 night at New NH Hotel/Sheraton or similar in Padova.
2 nights at Hotel Grauer Baer/Bon Alpina/Hilton or similar in Innsbruck.
2 nights at Hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe/Edelweiss/Central in Engelberg or similar.
1 night at Hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe/Edelweiss/Central in Engelberg or similar or 1 night at Hotel Park Inn/Marriott in Zurich or similar.
1 night at Hotel Best Western/Mercure/Ramada or similar in Ludwigshafen/Mannheim.
2 nights at Hotel Scandic (Hilton)/Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp.
2 nights at Hotel Novotel La Defense/Mercure Parc La Defense/Mercure Expo City or similar in Paris.
2 nights at Hotel Ramada/Guoman Tower or similar in London.

MEALS

Daily buffet breakfast with hot eggs and fruits.
16 Indian Jain/vegetarian lunches including Champagne lunch on top of Jungfraujoch.
17 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners including gala dinner with unlimited wine in Paris.

WHAT’S MORE

A choice to enjoy local meals in eight different countries.
A choice to enjoy Chinese meal in Paris and Thai meal in London.
Cheese tasting.
Lavish buffet prepared by our own chef in Switzerland.
Several meals served hot in the comforts of your hotel.
Eurostar from Paris - London.

NOTE

All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned video coach and air cool coach in London.
Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly Tour Manager or a local Representative.

LIDO SHOW

Cost of Lido show (inclusive of transfers) is USD 150 per adult.
Child below the age of 12 years goes free.

ADD ON PACKAGES

An exciting opportunity to avail of our add on packages to various countries. Please check with our local sales offices / travel agent for the same.

ACCOMMODATION & PRICING

Hub City

Single Room

Twin / Triple

Child With an Extra Bed (Below 12 yrs)

Per Child Without bed (Below 12 years)

Valid from : April 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Ex - Nice

USD 5100

USD 4050

USD 2550

USD 1995

Note:

As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
A person below 12 years is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.

Booking Amount:

Adult / Child: USD 400

PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION

(Includes accommodation per person per night and continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)

City	Per Person in a Single Room	Per Person in a Twin/Triple Room	Per Child Without bed (below 12 yrs)
Nice / London	USD 250	USD 130	USD 90

ITINERARY

Day | 1

Welcome to Europe - a beautiful blend of art, culture, history, nature and people. The adventure begins as you depart for Nice, on the Cote d’ Azur, the ‘Queen of the French Riviera’.

Today you embark on your exciting tour when you board your flight to Nice. Arrive and check in to your hotel on your own (check-in time after 1400 hrs- please reconfirm with your travel agent for exact timings and details about your tour, hotels and meeting place with the Tour Manager). Freshen up and relax in the comforts of your room. Today, in the evening, proceed on a panoramic city tour of Nice. Free time to take a leisurely stroll along ‘Promenade Des Anglais’, a broad sea-front avenue that resembles a mile-long outdoor café. Relax on the beach amidst the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera. Enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Novotel Sophia Antipolis/Park Inn/Novotel Montfleury or similar in Nice/Cannes.

Day | 2

Today, join us on an unforgettable excursion to Cannes, Monaco and Monte Carlo, including a visit to the Oceanographic Museum. Enjoy the magnificent views as you drive via Eze Village. Also visit a perfume factory.

After a buffet breakfast this morning, meet your local guide and start your guided city tour of Nice. Next visit Cannes - ‘Star city’ of the Cote d’ Azur, famous for its prestigious events, especially the International film festival, the most important of them all. The classy Promenade de la Croissette, the Palais des Festivals, the Avenue of Stars where a thousand handprints of famous celebrities have been immortalized. After a hot Indian lunch, we drive you to Eze Village - perched at the height of an imposing cliff, to visit a perfumery ‘Fragonard’. Here you will see a demonstration of how French perfumes are made. Next, proceed to the wealthy principality of Monaco and Monte Carlo - one of the smallest states in Europe and a genuine high point of your tour. At Monaco, visit the Oceanographic Museum where you can marvel at one of Europe’s biggest aquarium. Later, photograph yourself with the Grand Palace, in the backdrop, the residence of Prince Albert, the Ruler of Monaco. You will be amazed at the spectacular views from Monaco and Monte Carlo over the Mediterranean Sea. You also have an opportunity to try your luck at the Grand Casino, the most famous casino in Europe. For a finale, we drive you on the most famous Formula 1 Grand Prix racing circuit. Tonight, a delicious hot dinner awaits you at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Novotel Sophia Antipolis / Park Inn / Novotel Montfleury or similar in Nice/Cannes.

Day | 3

Step in to the exotic land of Italy, visit Pisa and see one of the wonders of the world, ‘The Leaning Tower of Pisa’.

Today, after a buffet breakfast at your hotel, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive to Italy passing by the picturesque Mediterranean Riviera. This afternoon, enjoy a hot and delicious Indian lunch. We then drive to Pisa, to visit the Square of Miracles. Remain spellbound as you approach this precariously leaning tower. Photograph your family with the Leaning Tower in the backdrop. You also have some free time to shop for souvenirs. Later, check - in to your hotel and relax. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner is arranged for you in the comforts of your hotel itself. Overnight at Hotel Domina/Holiday Inn or similar in Rome.

Day | 4

Guided city tour of Rome. Visit the world’s smallest country - the Vatican City which includes the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the magnificent St. Peter’s Church. Visit the Colosseum. See the Roman Forum and many more sights of this historic city. Re-live the history of Rome on the ‘Time Elevator’. Also make a wish at the majestic Trevi Fountain.

After a buffet breakfast this morning, proceed with an expert English-speaking guide to the Vatican City - the smallest state in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed). First stop at the Vatican Museum, with a visit to the world-famous Sistine Chapel - a pure source of inspiration for art lovers and tourists alike, specially included on your tour. This will be followed by a visit to the holy Church of St. Peter’s - the incomparable home of architectural and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, which will leave you awestruck. Next, visit the imposing Colosseum, from inside, a vast amphitheatre, known for its gladiator fights. The tour of Rome is incomplete without visiting this 2000 year-old stone ruin. Also see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum and many more sights of this historic city. Stop by the largest and most elaborate fountain - The Trevi fountain, a wish here can bring you back to Rome. We also take you to visit Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions and one of the most majestic urban monuments of Roman Baroque style. This afternoon enjoy an Indian lunch. Later, journey yourself into the glorious past of Rome on the ‘Time Elevator’ a 4 dimensional experience that puts you at the heart of the action, so real that you feel a part of Roman history from it's beginning to the present day. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner or savour a local meal. Overnight at Hotel Domina / Holiday Inn or similar in Rome.

Day | 5

Guided city tour of Florence - the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of the Medicis. Onto Venice.

After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, check-out and proceed to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. On arrival enjoy a hot Indian lunch. Next, meet your English-speaking local guide for a city tour of Florence, including the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria - an open-air museum of sculptures, the famous Ponte Vecchio - bridge across the river Arno and Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo and many famous Italian personalities are buried. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird’s eye view of the city of Florence. Later, drive towards Venice and check into your hotel. Freshen up and enjoy a sumptuous hot Indian dinner in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at New NH Hotel/Sheraton or similar in Padova.

Day | 6

Romantic Venice - crossed by canals, beautiful monuments... the city that inspires poetry and passion. World famous Gondola ride included too! Proceed to Innsbruck, in picturesque Austria at the crossroads of Europe.

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, drive to the pier and board a private boat to the heart of the traditional city of Venice - The St. Mark’s Square. This astonishingly wonderful lagoon city is a special delight to visitors. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, as you catch a glimpse of the serene waters of the Adriatic Sea. On arrival, admire the St. Mark’s square with the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile and the Bridge of Sighs. You will be taken on an unforgettable Gondola ride through the smaller canals for a true picture of this lagoon city. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. Today we have specially arranged a hot Indian lunch with some lively scintillating Italian music on board a private cruise for our valued guests. Return to the pier and continue on your journey towards picturesque Austria. You will be entranced by the scenic beauty, as you ascend over the Brenner Pass into Innsbruck - the capital of Tyrol. See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse. Stroll on cobbled stone pathways and get a feel of old-world European charm. The splendid scenes of the Alps in the background are a perfect picture-postcard setting. This evening, enjoy a hot delicious Indian dinner OR an authentic local dinner in the hotel itself. Overnight at Hotel Grauer Baer/Bon Alpina/Hilton or similar in Innsbruck.

Day | 7

Do Re Mi - Visit the musical city of Salzburg. A city in the foothills of the Austrian Alps.

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, drive across green Austrian farmland to Salzburg, a city home to the master musician Mozart as well as the setting of the ever popular musical “The Sound of Music”. Join an experienced local guide who will explain the impact of this beautiful city of Mozart. Visit the splendid Mirabell Gardens, laid out in the 18th century and also where Maria and the children were seen singing the unforgettable Do Re Mi dancing around the statue of Pegasus, the winged horse. See the Trapp family home, the Leopoldskron Lake and the Mondsee Cathedral where Maria and the Baron got married. Sing along as you fall in love with this picturesque city. This afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch. After a day filled with scenic beauty, return back to your hotel where a sumptuous Indian dinner awaits you in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Grauer Baer/Bon Alpina /Hilton or similar in Innsbruck.

Day | 8

Swarovski Museum - the headquarters of crystals. Next, a fun-filled Swiss experience on top of Thomas Cook’s special mountain excursion. Next, proceed to Engelberg - a beautiful resort in central Switzerland.

This morning, after a buffet breakfast, you are ready to proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Museum. Enjoy a fascinating experience into the ‘world of crystals’. An experience that leaves you amazed at the dazzling glitter as you walk through this museum. A great opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family. Enjoy a delicious hot buffet Indian lunch. Today we have arranged a special excursion for our valued guests. We take you on a cable car to the top of our Thomas Cook Swiss mountain. Enjoy a genuine Swiss experience, with games, including an exciting luge ride, pony ride for kids and much more. You can relish some traditional Swiss cheese fondue, chocolates, red and white wine and black apple vodka - all included. Dance to some pulsating music as you enjoy this true Swiss experience, which you will cherish for a lifetime. Continue on your scenic drive, as you arrive into Engelberg, situated amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland. Tonight enjoy a lavish Indian dinner especially prepared for you by our own chef.

Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Schweizerhof / Europe / Edelweiss/ Central or similar in Engelberg.

Day | 9

Join us on an all inclusive Alpine excursion tour to the wonderful world of Jungfraujoch - the top of Europe - at 3,454 meters. Enjoy a champagne lunch on top. Visit Trummelbach Falls - the only glacier waterfalls in Europe inside the mountain, yet made accessible. Also visit Interlaken. Get set for a memorable experience.

This morning, after a buffet breakfast, we shall drive you to visit the impressive glacier falls, deep inside the mountain - the Trummelbach falls. They are the only glacier falls of their kind in the world, which have been made accessible. Truly an unforgettable experience. Next, get ready for an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice - a genuine ‘high-point’ of your tour! Sit back in your coach as we proceed to the beautiful town of ‘Lauterbrunnen’, where the excitement continues. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour that you see from aboard the ‘cog-wheel’ train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 meters to reach Jungfraujoch! This is a trip to another world - a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. A visit to the Sphinx is also included. Today you have a choice of an Indian meal or a local meal for lunch with champagne specially arranged for you at Jungfraujoch - one of the many great experiences on your tour! Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner specially prepared by our own chef. Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Schweizerhof/Europe/Edelweiss/ Central or similar in Engelberg.

Day | 10

Today, get set for a day full of fun and excitement as we take you to visit Mt. Titlis with its beautiful scenery and an adventurous ride up the snow-clad Swiss Alps in Rotair - the world’s first revolving cable-car. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Lake of Lucerne.

After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour - visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in a sensational cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world’s first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a lifetime experience. Remain spellbound as you ascend the snow-clad mountains. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis, also a chance to ride, ‘Ice Flyer’. At 3,020 meters a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Later, enjoy a delicious Indian lunch. Next, we proceed to scenic Lucerne, where you will have an opportunity to visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke wooden bridge. Free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Schweizerhof /Europe /Edelweiss/ Central in Engelberg or similar OR Hotel Park Inn/Marriott or similar, in Zurich or similar.

Day | 11

Spectacular Rhine Falls in Schauffhausen. On to Titisee - heart of the Black Forest. Enjoy a panoramic view of Heidelberg city from the castle gallery.

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive into Schauffhausen to view the magnificent Rhine Falls. Cross over into Germany and arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful lake of Titisee. This is the heart of the Black Forest, surrounded by dark fir forests, fairy tale woods and flowering meadows. Here is ‘Drubba’, the home of the world-famous cuckoo clock. Get invited for a free demonstration and buy one for your home - a prized possession. Today, the choice is yours to enjoy an Indian lunch OR a local meal with an authentic black forest cake. Next, proceed to Heidelberg, situated on the banks of the river Neckar. On arrival, visit the castle gallery from where you get a splendid view of the city of Heidelberg. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner. Overnight at the Ramada/Best Western/Mercure or similar in Ludwigshafen/Mannheim.

Day | 12

A romantic cruise on the River Rhine, visit the biggest Gothic Cathedral in Europe - the Cologne Cathedral. Then proceed to Brussels, the capital of the European Union.

After a buffet breakfast, proceed to board your scenic cruise on the river Rhine. Cruising down the Rhine, you will pass steep slopes covered with vineyards. The river Rhine is one of Europe’s major navigable rivers. Later, board your coach again and drive to Cologne. Visit the impressive Cologne Cathedral, a fine example of amazing Gothic architecture. Today, enjoy a hot Indian lunch. Next, proceed to Brussels to visit the world renowned Grand Place and the legendary Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church, en route to Antwerp. A photostop at the Atomium is also included. Later, check into your hotel. Tonight, a choice to have a hot delicious Indian dinner OR a local meal arranged in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Scandic (Hilton)/Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp.

Day | 13

Amsterdam - a city full of surprises. Visit Madurodam and see Holland in miniature. Also visit Keukenhof, the beautiful tulip gardens, till 21st May. From May 22nd onwards, visit Volendam, an enchanting traditional town of Holland. Explore Amsterdam on an exciting canal cruise and later stop at the Dam Square- the real heart of Amsterdam.

After a buffet breakfast, sit back and relax in your coach as we proceed to Keukenhof - the largest spring garden in the world. Bulbs of colourful tulips bloom only till May 21st. Be enchanted by the indoor floral displays and colourful flower beds amongst ancient trees. 22nd May onwards, visit Volendam. Marvel at the beauty of this picturesque town, its people in graceful traditional costumes, its little wooden houses and the quaint harbour will amaze your imagination. Visit a cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory. See a demonstration of how cheese is made and wooden shoes are carved out of wooden blocks. You also have a chance to savour some cheese. Next, visit Madurodam, all throughout the year, where you can see most of Holland in miniature, replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Next, arrive into Amsterdam. This afternoon, you have a choice to enjoy a delicious hot Indian lunch OR have a local meal. Later board your glass-topped boat as we sail through the canals for an exciting canal cruise. The city’s colourful past comes alive with its 1,000 bridges and fine old houses on your tour of Amsterdam. Next, stop at a windmill - the most common sight in Holland for a photograph. Later, visit the famous Dam Square - the real heart of Amsterdam, where the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial overlooks this vast and bustling open space. Drive back to your hotel where a hot Indian dinner awaits you. Overnight Hotel Scandic (Hilton)/Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp.

Day | 14

Bien Venue! Welcome to the glamour capital of the world - Paris known for fashion houses, art museums, elegant avenues, beautiful monuments and exciting cabarets. Enjoy the sights of Paris on a guided city tour. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower (3rd Level). An evening in Paris cruise. Plus, a gala Indian dinner. What’s more, you have a chance to enjoy a grand night-out at the world-famous music and dance extravaganza - The Lido Show.

Check out of your hotel after a buffet breakfast and proceed to the glamorous city of Paris. On arrival, enjoy an Indian or a local lunch. We shall then proceed to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (3rd level), from where you will have a splendid view of this beautiful city. Next, an exhilarating city tour with an English-speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best-loved Parisian sights - the Alexander Bridge, the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, the Opera House, the Invalides, Champs de Elysees and many more. You also have some free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs. Later, enjoy a romantic evening in Paris cruise. Sail past some of the historical monuments, all brilliantly lit up, on river Seine. Tonight, enjoy a Gala Indian dinner - Dance your heart out to some pulsating music and dine in style accompanied by unlimited wine. Later, relax in the comforts of your hotel or you have a chance to experience the glamour of the world-famous Lido show. Overnight at Hotel Novotel La Defense/Mercure Parc La Defense/ Mercure Expo City or similar in Paris.

Day | 15

Today, join us on a fun-filled trip to Disney Park OR Disney Studios, Europe’s most famous attractions.

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, join us for some fun, adventure and entertainment on our full-day tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides (all included) Or you can visit the Disney Studios and be amazed at the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets where famous movies were created. This afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch. Watch Disney characters and thrill yourself on a day full of excitement. Later in the evening, a hot Indian dinner awaits you. Overnight at Hotel Novotel La Defense/Mercure Parc La Defense/Mercure Expo City or similar in Paris.

Day | 15

Your tour of Paris continues with the brilliant Versailles Palace and its famous Gardens. Visit the world-renowned Louvre museum famous for its artifacts, paintings and sculptures

After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take you on guided tour of Versailles Palace - set on impressive grounds and steeped in memories of major historic events. Visit the Chateau and the Gardens of Versailles, some of the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage. Vast chambers and private apartments of unimaginable luxury include an opera hall, a chapel, and the famous Hall of Mirrors. You can stroll along the gardens, which form an extension of the architectural construction. The vast proportions, the novelty, the variety of effects and views makes this garden one-of-a kind in the world. Today you have a choice of a hot Indian lunch and Chinese meal after which we take you to visit the world- renowned Louvre museum to see the incomparable and the most prestigious painting of ‘Mona Lisa’ - Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece and many more. You also have some free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs. Later in the evening, a hot Indian dinner awaits you. Overnight at Hotel Novotel La Defense / Mercure Parc La Defense/ Mercure Expo City or similar in Paris.

NOTE:

Tours starting from Nice on Monday/Wednesday will visit Euro Disney only and Tours starting on Friday/Sunday from Nice will visit Versailles palace and Gardens and the Louvre Museum only.

Day | 16

Get set for the ride of your lifetime aboard the ultra-modern Eurostar, one of the world’s fastest trains. Zip into London in approximately 2 hours. Visit the world-renowned Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. Be amazed by the breathtaking views of the city as you ride the London Eye.

This morning, after a buffet breakfast at your hotel, check out and drive to Gare Du Nord Station. Here, you will board the ultra-modern Eurostar, one of the world’s fastest trains. Travelling under the English Channel, reach Saint Pancras in approximately 2 hours. On arrival into London, enjoy a delicious Indian lunch OR a local meal. We then take you to visit the famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. This museum houses a unique collection of world’s largest wax works of famous personalities, including India’s top leaders and film stars. Next, we take you on the famous London Eye - the world’s largest observation wheel. Be enchanted by this new and novel way of seeing the city from a birds eye view, as the London Eye takes you on a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet above the river Thames and a panorama of some of London’s most famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments are spread out before you. Later, check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Guoman Tower or similar in London.

Day | 17

Enjoy the many sights of London on your guided tour including the Changing of Guards. Entrance to the Tower of London is also included. Visit the Swaminarayan temple.

After a buffet breakfast, we leave for a guided city tour with an expert English-speaking guide who will explain to you all the highlights of London’s landmarks: the Changing of Guards at Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, the River Thames and many more. Relish a hot Indian lunch or a Thai meal. We next visit The Tower of London from inside, an important sight not to be missed. A treasure house of English history, the Tower of London houses the exquisite crown jewels including the Kohinoor diamond and many other British national treasures. Later, proceed to visit the most beautiful architecture carved out of Italian Carrara marble, the Swaminarayan temple. This evening, you have some free time to shop at many of London’s famous shopping stores like Marks and Spencer’s, C & A, Selfridges and many more on Oxford street. Enjoy a hot Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Ramada/ Guoman Tower or similar in London.

Day | 18

Fly back home.

After a buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport (on your own) for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated.

Departure Dates: Tours Going To Eurodisney

April : 6, 13, 22, 25, 29

May : 2, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

June : 3, 10, 17, 22, 29

July : 6, 13, 27

August : 10, 17, 24

September : 7, 28

Note: The above dates are the dates on which your tour start from Nice and not from your country of origin

Departure Dates: Tours Going To Versailles & Louvre

April : 10, 17, 19, 24, 26,

May : 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 24, 31

June : 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26,

July : 10, 17, 24

August : 2, 14, 28

September : 4, 18

Note: The above dates are the dates on which your tour start from Nice and not from your country of origin

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Validity: April 1 , 2009 - September 30, 2009
The tour cost does not include cost of airfare, visas and overseas medical insurance.
You need to be in possession of valid visas, confirmed air ticket and overseas travel insurance.
Indian Lunches and Dinners and local meals are pre set and a - la carte is not possible.
Breakfast will be continental buffet which includes tea, coffee, cereal, juice, bread, butter, hot eggs & fruits.
Indian lunches are vegetarian lunches.
Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same.
The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, 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 delay or changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or other services.
Due to private coaches being forbidden inside the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam etc, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air Show, World Athletic Meet, the Motor Show, Ice skating Championships, etc, the hotels may be blocked out more than 2 years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered / amended.
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an 8 storey structure with no lift and 294 slippery marble steps, hence we do not visit from inside
On certain days the changing of guards may not take place at the Buckingham Palace.
The Eiffel tower on certain days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded may close the third level.
On certain days, due to closure of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s cathedral, Versailles Palace, The Louvre Museum etc. the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the itinerary.
We reserve the right to amend, 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.
Making note of the varied interests of our past clients, we have not deemed the Lido Show essential to be a part of the tour cost.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed ‘Terms and Condition’.
Cost Excludes:
- Cost of Airfare, Visas, and Medical Insurance
- No porterage included.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls etc.
- Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, etc.
- Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Cost of Lido Show.
- Transfers to and fro from airport to hotel.