Hallmarks of Europe. 17 Nights/18 Days

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1 Highlights of the tour A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time. Stay in top quality hotels Hilton, Ramada, Jolly, Novotel etc. ALL hot delicious unlimited Indian Jain/ vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals included. A choice of local meals in 08 different countries. Daily buffet breakfast. Stay for 02 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 Eurodisney. Visit the magnificent Versailles Palace & gardens. See the world famous Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum. 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. Visit the spectacular Trummelbach falls. Visit the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. See both Keukenhof and Madurodam. Gala evening in Paris on an exclusive Thomas Cook boat with 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 chunnel train the Eurostar. Stay two full days in London with all meals included. Stay 03 nights in secnic Switzerland. Guided city tour of Florence, Rome, Paris, London, Cannes, Monaco and Nice. Orientation tour of Brussels. Enjoy a romantic Rhine cruise. 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. Hallmarks of Europe 17 Nights/18 Days 28

2 Day 01 Welcome to Europe a beautiful panoramic city tour of Nice. Free time blend of art, culture, history, to take a leisurely stroll along nature and people. The adventure Promenade Des Anglais, a broad begins as you depart for Nice, on sea-front avenue that resembles a the Cote d Azur, the Queen of the mile-long outdoor café. Relax on the French Riviera. beach amidst the blue waters of the London Amsterdam Antwerp Heidelberg Paris Zurich Engelberg Innsbruck Venice Nice Florence Pisa Rome Today you embark on your exciting tour when you board your flight to Nice. Your Thomas Cook Tour Manager will greet you outside the baggage hall on arrival at the airport. We will then proceed to your hotel Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera. Enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn or similar in Nice/All Suites Hotel or similar in Cannes or similar. PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS - NICE and check-in. Freshen up and relax in the comforts of your room. Today, in the evening, proceed on a Day 02 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 29 Avenue of Stars where a thousand

3 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. PALACE OF PRINCE ALBERT - MONACO 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. VISIT THE OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM 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 GRAND CASINO - MONTE CARLO Overnight at Hotel Park Inn or similar in Nice/All Suites Hotel or similar in Cannes or similar. Day 03 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 30 to Pisa, to visit the Square of Miracles.

4 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 ST. PETER S SQUARE - VATICAN make a wish at the majestic Trevi restaurant. Later, proceed with an tourists alike, specially included on Fountain. expert English-speaking guide to the your tour. This will be followed by a After a buffet breakfast this morning, Vatican City the smallest state in the visit to the holy Church of St. Peter s check out of your hotel, board your world (shorts or sleeveless vests not the incomparable home of deluxe air-conditioned coach and allowed). First stop at the Vatican architectural and artistic masterpieces relax as we drive you to Rome the Museum, with a visit to the by Michelangelo and Bernini, which historical city, built on seven hills. On world-famous Sistine Chapel a pure will leave you awestruck. Next, visit VIEW THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA arrival enjoy lunch at an Indian source of inspiration for art lovers and the imposing Colosseum, from inside, MICHELANGELO S PAINTINGS IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL 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 Wall Art/Holiday Inn or similar in Prato/Pisa. Day 04 Guided city tour of Rome. Visit the world s smallest country the 31

5 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 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 PONTE VECCHIO, FLORENCE 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. SANTA CROCE IN FLORENCE most elaborate fountain The Trevi VISIT ONE OF THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD, THE HISTORICAL COLOSSEUM FROM INSIDE fountain, a wish here can bring you back to Rome. 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 Jolly Midas or similar in Rome. Day 05 Guided city tour of Florence the 32

6 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/Holiday Inn or similar in Padova. 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 Day 06 city of Venice The St. Mark s DOGE S PALACE AND CAMPANILE - VENICE Romantic Venice crossed by Square. This astonishingly wonderful as you catch a glimpse of the serene the Basilica, the Doge s Palace, the canals, beautiful monuments... lagoon city is a special delight to waters of the Adriatic Sea. On arrival, Campanile and the Bridge of Sighs. the city that inspires poetry and visitors. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, admire the St. Mark s square with You will be taken on an ROMANTIC GONDOLA RIDE - VENICE 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 33 evening, enjoy a hot delicious Indian

7 dinner OR an authentic local dinner. Overnight at Hotel Grauerbaer/Alpin Park or similar, in Innsbruck. NOTE: Due to European Football Championship some groups may not stay in Innsbruck. 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 100% surprise for Day 07 Swarovski Museum the headquarters of crystals. A special 100% surprise from Thomas Cook awaits you. Next, proceed to ST. ANN S COLUMN - INNSBRUCK Engelberg a beautiful resort in INSIDE SWAROVSKI MUSEUM THE WATER-SPOUTING GIANT WATCHING OVER THE SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN our valued guests. Truly one of the most memorable moments of your Europe Tour. Continue on your scenic drive into Switzerland, 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 / Central in Engelberg or similar. Day Join us on an unforgettable Alpine

8 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 SPECTACULAR TRUMMELBACH FALLS THE SPHINX - JUNGFRAUJOCH 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 RIDE TO JUNGFRAUJOCH ABOARD A COG-WHEEL TRAIN 35

9 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 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 / Central in Engelberg or similar. INTERLAKEN - A CHARMING CITY BETWEEN TWO LAKES lunch with champagne specially the snow-clad Swiss Alps in Rotair check out. Today, we take you on one arranged for you at Jungfraujoch Day 09 the world s first revolving cable-car. of the most memorable experiences one of the many great experiences on Today, get set for a day full of fun Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Lake of of your Europe tour visiting Mt. Titlis your tour! Later, we visit Interlaken, and excitement as we take you to Lucerne. Proceed to Zurich, the and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you a charming city nestled between two visit Mt. Titlis with its beautiful financial capital of Switzerland. in a sensational cable-car ride up to lakes and surrounded by the scenery and an adventurous ride up After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world s first REVOLVING CABLE-CAR RIDE - MT TITLIS 36

10 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 / Central in Engelberg or similar OR Hotel Park Inn/Marriott or similar, in Zurich or similar. NOTE: Due to European Football Championship some groups may stay for 03 nights in Engelberg OR 02 nights in Engelberg and 01 night in Zurich or similar. THE LION MONUMENT AT LUCERNE 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 AMAZING RHINE FALLS - SCHAFFHAUSEN 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 ENJOY A CRUISE ON LAKE LUCERNE Day 10 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 37 forests, fairy tale woods and

11 sumptuous Indian dinner with local wine in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at the Ramada, in Weisbaden or similar. Rhine, visit the biggest Gothic Cathedral in Europe the Cologne Cathedral. Then proceed to Brussels, the capital of the European Union. Day 11 A romantic cruise on the River After a buffet breakfast, proceed to board your scenic cruise on the river HEIDELBERG CASTLE 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 TITISEE - THE HEART OF THE BLACK FOREST 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 ENJOY A ROMANTIC CRUISE DOWN THE RIVER RHINE 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 38 choice to have a hot delicious Indian

12 dinner OR a local meal arranged in the comforts of your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Hilton Scandic/Crown Plaza or similar, in Antwerp/Hague. Day 12 Amsterdam a city full of surprises. Visit Madurodam and see Holland in miniature. Also visit Keukenhof, the beautiful tulip gardens, till 18th May. From May 19th onwards, visit Volendam, an enchanting traditional town of 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 18th. Be enchanted by the indoor floral displays and colourful flower beds amongst ancient trees. 19th May onwards, visit Volendam. Marvel at the beauty of this picturesque town, its people in graceful MANNEKIN PIS STATUE - BRUSSELS Holland. Explore Amsterdam on VOLENDAM - TRADITIONAL DUTCH FISHING VILLAGE THE BEAUTIFUL KEUKENHOF GARDENS 39

13 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 CANAL CRUISE IN AMSTERDAM 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. MADURODAM - HOLLAND IN MINIATURE VISIT THE 3RD LEVEL OF THE WORLD FAMOUS EIFFEL TOWER Memorial overlooks this vast and bustling open space. Drive back to your hotel where a hot Indian dinner awaits you. Overnight at Hotel Hilton Scandic/Crown Plaza or similar, in Antwerp/Hague. Day 13 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 40 on a guided city tour. Enjoy a

14 OPERA HOUSE - PARIS 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. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. 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 breathtaking view of Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower (3rd Level). 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 THE LIDO SHOW buffet breakfast and proceed to the glamorous city of Paris. On arrival, enjoy an Indian and Chinese lunch. We shall then proceed to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (3rd level), from where you have a splended view of EURO DISNEY Est/Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de Versailles/Marriott or similar in Paris. Day 14 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 41 film being made and see real-life sets

15 Porte de Versailles/Marriott or similar in Paris. grounds and steeped in memories of major historic events. Visit the Chateau and the Gardens of Day 15 Versailles, some of the most Your tour of Paris continues with prestigious monuments of the the brilliant Versailles Palace and world s artistic heritage. Vast its famous Gardens. Visit the chambers and private apartments of world-renowned Louvre museum unimaginable luxury include an famous for its artifacts, paintings opera hall, a chapel, and the famous VERSAILLES PALACE and sculptures. A gala dinner on board an enchanting cruise on the Hall of Mirrors. You can stroll along the gardens, which form an where famous movies were created. Later in the evening, a hot Indian river Seine. extension of the architectural This afternoon, enjoy an Indian dinner awaits you. After a buffet breakfast at your construction. The vast proportions, lunch. Watch parades and thrill Overnight at Hotel Novotel hotel, we take you to visit the the novelty, the variety of effects and yourself on a day full of excitement. Est/Novotel La Defense/Mercure Versailles Palace set on impressive views makes this garden one-of-a THE LOUVRE MUSEUM - PARIS 42

16 dinner Dance your heart out to some pulsating music and dine in Porte de Versailles/Marriott or similar in Paris. style accompanied by unlimited wine as we sail past some of the historical monuments on river Seine. Overnight at Hotel Novotel Est/Novotel La Defense/Mercure Day 16 Get set for the ride of your lifetime aboard the ultra-modern Eurostar, one of the world s fastest trains. CRUISE ON THE RIVER SEINE kind in the world. Today you have a choice of a hot Indian lunch or local 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 WAX STATUES AT MADAME TUSSAUD S masterpiece and many more. You also have some free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs. Later, get set for a memorable experience, of an evening in Paris dinner cruise, organized exclusively for our valued Thomas Cook guests. Enjoy a Gala RIDE THE ULTRA-MODERN EUROSTAR 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 43 arrival into London, enjoy a

17 on a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet above the river Thames and a panorama of some of London s delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Thistle/Ramada or similar, in London. most famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments are spread out before you. Later, check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Day 17 Enjoy the many sights of London on your guided tour including the TRAFALGAR SQUARE 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 RIDE THE LONDON EYE 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 HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT - LONDON 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 44 London from inside, an important sight

18 Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Thistle/Ramada or similar, in London. for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. TOWER BRIDGE - LONDON Day 18 Fly back home. After a buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport 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. 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 CHANGING OF THE GUARDS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE VISIT THE TOWER OF LONDON FROM INSIDE 45

19 WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS VATICAN Vatican City : Entrance to the Vatican museum with Sistine Chapel included. : Visit the magnificent St. Peters 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. Marks Square on a chartered boat. Visit Murano Glass showroom. AUSTRIA Innsbruck : Maria Theresien Strasse. The Golden Roof. Wattens : Visit the Swarovski Crystal Headquarters and Museum. SWITZERLAND : Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch with special lunch and Champagne. Mt. Titlis. Trummelbach falls. Visit Interlaken. Visit Lucerne. Cruise on Lake Lucerne. 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 photo stop at the Atomium. NETHERLANDS Amsterdam : Amsterdam Canal cruise. Dam Square. Hague : Madurodam. Lisse : Visit Keukenhof (till May 18). Volendam : See a traditional Dutch village. (From May 19). 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. Evening in Paris cruise with Gala dinner and unlimited wine. Full day at Eurodisney. Entrance to the Louvre Museum. Guided excursion to the Versailles Palace and gardens. 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 02 nights at Park Inn or similar in Nice/All Suites Hotel or similar in Cannes or similar. 01 night at Wall Art/Holiday Inn or similar in Prato/Pisa. 01 night at Jolly Midas Hotel or similar in Rome. 01 night at New NH Hotel/Holiday Inn or similar in Padova. 01 night at Hotel Grauerbaer/Alpin Park or similar in Innsbruck. 02 nights at Hotel Ramada Treff/Schweizerhof/Europe/Central in Engelberg or similar. 01 night at Hotel Park Inn/Marriott in Zurich or similar or 01 night at Ramada Treff/ Schweizerhof/Europe/Central in Engelberg or similar. 01 night at Hotel Ramada in Weisbaden or similar. 02 nights at Hotel Hilton Scandic/Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp/Hague. 03 nights at Hotel Novotel Est/Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de Versailles/Marriott or similar in Paris. 02 nights at Hotel Thistle/Ramada 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 on board Evening in Paris cruise. Dinner in Weisbaden with wine and beer and dinner in Rome with wine. 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. 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. Eurostar from Paris London. AIRFARE Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary. All local taxes and services as of December 01, Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly Tour manager or a local representative. ADD-ON PACKAGES An exciting opportunity to avail of our add on 2 nights package to Dubai or 04 nights to Scotland. Please refer to pages 82, 90 for further details. Note: In case you decide to choose any of the above packages the same has to be decided at the time of your booking and cannot be amended /decided while on tour. MEDICAL INSURANCE Normal insurance charges amounting to Rs. 750 for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges. 46

20 TOUR COST HUB CITY PER ADULT ON PER CHILD WITHOUT BED TWIN SHARE (BELOW 12 YEARS) EX-MUMBAI/DELHI : INR EURO 2259 INR EURO 915 EX-CHENNAI : INR EURO 2259 INR EURO 915 Single Room Supplement : EURO 676 Triple Room Reduction : NIL NOTE: Cost of ticket taxes, visa fees, medical insurance is included in your tour price. 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. For prices and departure dates from your hub city please contact our local sales offices/travel agent). LIDO SHOW Cost of Lido show (inclusive of transfers) is EURO 99 per adult. Child below the age of 12 years goes free. DEPARTURE DATES EX-MUMBAI / DELHI / CHENNAI APRIL : 07, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 30 MAY : 02, 04, 05, 07, 09, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 JUNE : 01, 02, 04, 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 JULY : 04, 06, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 AUGUST : 01, 04, 08, 11, 15, 18, 25 SEPTEMBER : 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON SCOTLAND OPTION EX-MUMBAI/DELHI/CHENNAI APRIL : 07, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 MAY : 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 23, 30 JUNE : 06, 15, 20, 27 JULY : 04, 11, 18, 25 AUGUST : 01, 08, 15, 22 SEPTEMBER : 15 PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN NICE/LONDON (Includes accommodation per person per night and continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.) PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT IN A CHILD UNDER TWIN/TRIPLE SHARE SINGLE 12 YEARS WITH W/O BED EURO 80 EURO 160 EURO 55 VISA REQUIREMENTS Multiple entry UK visa. Multiple entry Schengen visa. Multiple entry Swiss visa. The costs of UK, Swiss, Schengen visas are included in your tour price. This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees. The Schengen Visa is valid for travel to Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France (In case of any change in the European Community visa policy, additional charges will be applicable). WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Rs cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure. Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000. The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges. No porterage included. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are as 1 EURO = The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure. 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. 47 DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON DUBAI OPTION EX-MUMBAI / DELHI APRIL : 07, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 30 MAY : 02, 04, 05, 07, 09, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 JUNE : 01, 02, 04, 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 JULY : 04, 06, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 AUGUST : 01, 04, 08, 11, 15, 18, 25 SEPTEMBER : 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 POINTS TO BE NOTED Prices quoted are based on the rate of exchange of 1 EURO = INR The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure. Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense. The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on December 01, Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. 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, Football 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. Incase you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed a fee amounting to USD 75 is payable by you directly to the airline. Tours operated are subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in EURO/USD out of your BTQ. Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed Terms and Condition.