Amazing Europe with Zermatt

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1 00 9 Days Amazing Europe with Zermatt PERMIUM TOUR 2017 KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR HOLIDAY River Seine Cruise in Paris Grand Evening in Paris - Paradis Latin Show with Champagne, Indian Dinner at the Show and an Illumination Tour Visit to Montparnasse Tower in Paris Stay in Zermatt and visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Enjoy a Cruise on Lake Thun Visit to Aare Gorge in Meiringen.

2 YOUR HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE COUNTRIES France Switzerland HOTELS 3 nights at Novtel Saint Denis or similar in Paris. 1 night at Central / Schweizerhof or similar in Central Switzerland. 2 nights at Alpenhof or similar in Zermatt. 2 nights at Parc Du Sauvage or similar in Meiringen. Meiringen Zermatt MEALS Enjoy a continental breakfast Everyday Bread, Butter, Jam, Cereal, Milk, Tea, Coffee and Juice. Enjoy Indian Meals in Europe A Choice of Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Menus Enjoy Indian dinners in the comfort of your hotel in select cities Enjoy 1 Indian breakfast dish with Masala Chai in select cities Suggested Excursions Visit to Jungfraujoch with Lunch. SIGHTSEEING Enjoy the services of a Friend, Philosopher and Guide (Your Tour Manager). France Guided City Tour in Paris. Visit to Eiffel Tower Level 3 in Paris. River Seine Cruise in Paris. Grand Evening in Paris - Paradis Latin Show with Champagne, Indian Dinner at the Show and an Illumination Tour. Visit to Disneyland OR Versailles Palace (Guided Tour) and Louvre Museum in Paris. Visit to Montparnasse Tower with Tea/Coffee in Paris. Switzerland Orientation Tour of Lucerne. Visit to Mt. Titlis with Cliff Walk. Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Orientation Tour of Interlaken. Enjoy a Cruise on Lake Thun. Visit to Aare Gorge in Meiringen. A Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch. 00

3 00 Lucerne, Switzerland Paradis Latin Show, Paris Louvre Museum, Paris Disneyland, Paris

4 Day 1 Arrive into Paris Begin your Amazing Europe with Zermatt Tour Welcome to Paris - capital of France. On arrival check into your hotel on your own anytime after 1500 hrs. Overnight at the hotel in Paris. (Dinner) Day 2 Guided City Tour of Paris Visit to Eiffel Tower - Level 3 Cruise on the River Seine Grand Evening in Paris - Paradis Latin Show with Champagne, Indian Dinner at the Show and an Illumination Tour After a continental breakfast, we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour. See Place de la Concorde, the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Champs Elysees and the magnificent Opera House. Next, we visit Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, where a bird s eye view from the 3rd level will leave you breathless.!!. Then, its time for a romantic cruise on the river Seine. See all the important monuments of Paris on the banks of the river Seine. In the evening we take you for a Grand Evening in Paris that includes Champagne with Indian dinner and great entertainment at the Paradis Latin show. Experience the charm of striking ballets, shimmering costumes and talented dance troupes. After the show, we take you on an Illumination tour of Paris. See the famous landmarks of Paris - the city of lights, magically lit up. A perfect end to this beautiful evening!!! Overnight at the hotel in Paris. Day 3 Visit to Disneyland, Paris OR Versailles Palace (Guided Tour) and Louvre Museum Visit to Montparnasse Tower with Tea/Coffee After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Disneyland, Paris OR Versailles Palace and Louvre Museum. For the fun-loving and adventurous,we take you for an exciting trip to Disneyland, Paris. Get charmed by Cinderella s castle. Take an exciting roller coaster ride down the Thunder Mountain. Visit Fantasyland and meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and Snow White. Get thrilled by the legends of Aladdin and Indiana Jones at Adventureland. Ride a space shuttle to the moon at Discoveryland. OR For the history lovers, we take you on a guided visit of the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Vast chambers and private apartments of unimaginable luxury include opera hall, a chapel, and the famous Hall of mirrors. We then, visit the renowned Louvre museum, world s most visited art museum. See the world famous painting of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci which has fascinated the world with her smile. We then proceed to discover Paris like you have never seen it before! We take you on Europe s fastest elevator to reach on the 56th floor of Montparnasse in just 38 seconds. Discover Paris on 56th floor Indoor observatory with its many viewpoint tables, films, interactive activities and an exhibition or take the stairways to reach the 59th floor and enjoy the stunning views of Paris city in all directions from this 210 meters high outdoor observatory. Enjoy a cup of hot Tea/ Coffee on top. Overnight at the hotel in Paris. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 4 Onto Switzerland Orientation Tour of Lucerne After a continental breakfast, we check-out and drive to Switzerland, a fascinating country known for its spectacular mountain scenery, sparkling lakes and folklore traditions. On arrival, we take you to Lucerne for an orientation tour. See the Lion Monument, Lowendenkmal hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. Later, we check-in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Central Switzerland. (Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner) Matterhorn, Zermatt Day 5 Visit to Mount Titlis with Cliff Walk Drive to Zermatt After a continental breakfast, we check out and proceed to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in Central Switzerland. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take a walk over Titlis Cliff Walk which is the highest suspension bridge in Europe - at a stomach-turning 9,800 ft (3,000m) above sea level. Next, we drive to Zermatt, one of the most visited mountain resort in Switzerland and is almost completely surrounded by the over ft high mountains of the Pennine Alps, among which Monte Rosa (specifically its tallest peak, named Dufourspitze), Switzerland s highest peak at 4,634 metres (15,203 ft). Further, to prevent air pollution, and guarantee the original Swiss-alpine-village feeling, the entire town is a combustion-engine car-free zone. Almost all vehicles in Zermatt are battery driven and almost completely silent. Overnight at the hotel in Zermatt. 00

5 00 Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt Day 6 Visit to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise After a continental breakfast, we go on an excursion to Matterhorn glacier paradise. The Matterhorn Express, a cable car with 8-seater gondolas, brings you straight up to Trockener Steg during high season. From there, the highest cableway in Europe then transports visitors up past giant crevasses to the Matterhorn glacier paradise and into a breathtaking mountain landscape of glaciers and permanent snow. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn glacier paradise takes about 45 minutes. A lift, built into the rock, transports visitors to the highest sightseeing platform in Europe, offering a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps with a total 38 fourthousand- metre peaks. You can t get any higher! An unforgettable experience for anyone! Further included attractions on the top you shouldn t miss - Snow Tubing, Cinema Lounge and Europe s highest ice palace. Later, you have free time to explore this wonderful pollution free village on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Zermatt. Day 7 Cruise on Lake Thun Orientation Tour of Interlaken Visit Aare Gorge in Meiringen After a continental breakfast, we check-out and take you for a cruise on lake Thun. We board our cruise and sail along picturesque little villages and towns. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as your boat sails on lake Thun. Thereafter, we proceed to Interlaken, one of Switzerland s best known health and pleasure resorts. There s time to relax at the many cafes or shop for Swiss watches, chocolates, Swiss memorabilia, etc. Next, we take you to visit the Aare Gorge. The Aare Gorge is nearly 200 meter deep and hardly more than a meter wide at its narrowest point. The fascinating, narrow gorge is the result of a limestone rocks, the Kirchet, which hindered the flow of the Aare from the Grimsel region. Over the course of millenia, the water has eroded various paths - today s Aare Ravine is the most recent of those paths. Overnight at the hotel in Meiringen. Day 8 Day Free Suggested Excursion: Visit to Jungfraujoch with Lunch After a continental breakfast, the day is free OR we suggest a visit to Jungfraujoch. Our scenic drive to Lauterbrunnen, from where we board a train to Jungfraujoch the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,333 ft. takes us along lovely lakes and mountain passes. On top of Jungfraujoch, you have free time to explore the modern complex. Experience the magic of the mountains at the Sphinx Terrace. See the breathtaking Jungfrau Peak and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Also, visit the Ice Palace, where you see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice, while being encased in ice yourself. Enjoy an Indian lunch on top. Overnight at the hotel in Meiringen. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 9 Return Home with Wonderful Memories Today, after a continental breakfast your Amazing Europe with Zermatt ends as you check out of the hotel. It s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (Breakfast) Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be changed. However all the sightseeing will remain the same. Lake Thun, Switzerland Aare Gorge, Switzerland

6 9 Days Amazing Europe with Zermatt Tour Price Adult in Twin Child with Bed* Child without Bed** USD 2,100 USD 1,450 USD 1,400 Single room supplement USD 500 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. Peak season supplement may be applicable. Kindly check with your Sales Officer for details. What your Tour Price includes 1. Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar. 2. Services of an SOTC Tour Manager. 3. Meals, coach tours, entrance fees, sightseeing & surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary. 4. One water bottle (500ml) per person per day. (Not applicable on cruise). 1. Passport, Visa Charges, Airport & Port Taxes. 2. Cost of your air tickets required to participate in this tour. 3. Porterage, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus. 4. Cost of the Suggested Excursions. What your Tour Price does not include Surcharges applicable during Peak and Event periods Visa Requirements 5. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure. 6. Mandatory tips of Euro 3 per person per day for Coach drivers, Guides etc. 7. Anything not specifically mentioned in What your Tour Price includes box. You must be in possession of a valid Single Entry Schengenstatin 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 Zurich. It would be advisable to check with your SOTC sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing. Suggested Excursions Price in USD Name of Suggested Excursions Adult Child Visit to Jungfraujoch with Lunch Reservation and payment for the suggested excursions can be made upon arrival on the 1st day of your tour with the tour manager in USD only. Suggested excursions will be operated subject to minimum 20 passengers. Month Departure dates April , 30 May , 15, 22, 28 *Day 1 as mentioned in your day to day itinerary. Departure Dates* Month Departure dates June , 18, 27 July , 24 Month Departure dates August , 28 September , 25 Recommended Booking Fee Protection: USD 69 refer page XXX for details Tour cost Protection: USD 179 refer page XXX for details Hotel / Flights / Itinerary / Route subject to change without notice. Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Paris Air show, the Motor show, etc the hotels may be blocked out more than 1 year 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. 00