BEST OF EUROPE Amsterdam- Brussels-Paris 09-15 Oct 2018
TOUR PRICE Package Price Per Person on Twin / Triple Occupancy Basis Package Price Per Person in Single Occupancy Package Price Per Child with Bed (Age 6 yrs 11yrs) INR 1,29,900 + 5% GST INR 1,69,000 + 5% GST INR 1,18,000 + 5% GST Package Price Per Child without Bed (2-5 yrs) INR 96,400 + 5% GST Package Price Per Infant (below 2yrs) INR 30,000 + 5% GST *only 01 child is allowed in a room without bed. Please note if there is 1adult and 1child below 12 years in one room then the child cost will be the same as adult cost. Amsterdam Brussels Paris TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Canal cruise, Visit to Madurodam, Visit a cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory. Brussels Guided city tour- photo stop at Atomium followed by a walking tour of the Grand Place, Town Hall, Guild Houses, Serclaes Monument and Manneken Pis Statue of a little boy. Visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, half day Guided city tour, Enjoy a beautiful cruise on River Seine, full day trip to Disney Land & Visit to louvre Museum. HOTEL DETAILS Destination Hotel Name Duration Amsterdam Novotel Amsterdam or Similar 2 Nights Stay Brussels Novotel Brussels or Similar 1 Night Stay Paris Novotel Est Paris or Similar 3 Nights Stay FLIGHT DETAIL: EMIRATE AIRWAYS FROM TO FLIGHT # DEP DATE DEP TIME ARR TIME ARR DATE Bangalore Dubai EK 569 09 Oct 04:30 07:00 09 Oct Dubai Amsterdam EK 147 09 Oct 08:05 13:15 09 Oct Paris Dubai EK 72 15 Oct 11:25 20:00 15 Oct Dubai Bangalore EK 568 15 Oct 21:30 03:00 + 1 16 Oct DAY WISE ITINERARY 9 OCT 2018: DAY 01- BANGALORE AMSTERDAM CANAL CRUISE Assemble at the Bangalore International airport 03 hours prior to departure of the flight at the International Airport. Meet & Greet by Benchmark tour manager. Collect Boarding Pass, Clear Security and wait near the gate to board flight to Amsterdam.
Arrival at Schiphol airport. After clearing customs collect the baggage and proceed to board the Coach. Transfer by coach from Amsterdam airport to hotel and check in (Check-in time is after 3.00 pm). Evening Proceed to Amsterdam Guided city tour by canal cruise Board your boat to sail through the canals for an exciting cruise. The city s colourful past comes alive with its 1,000 bridges and fine old houses on your tour of Amsterdam. Later, visit the famous Dam Square the real heart of Amsterdam. Evening proceed for a Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel. MEALS: DINNER 10 OCT 2018: DAY 02 - AMSTERDAM VISIT TO MADURODAM Proceed to Visit to Madurodam, home to a range of miniature replicas of famous Dutch landmarks. Lunch at Indian Restaurant. Drive to Zaanse Schans and The Hague. 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 then you will have a stop at a windmill the most common sight in Holland for a photograph and Photo stop at Holland's famous Windmill. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel. MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER. 11 OCT 2018: DAY 03 AMSTERDAM - BRUSSELS (3.30 HRS APPROX) Check Out and Transfers to Brussels by coach Lunch at Indian restaurant and then proceed to Hotel and Check-in at the hotel. Afternoon assemble at the lobby and proceed to the Brussels Guided city tour.
Enjoy a photo stop at Atomium followed by a walking tour of the Grand Place, Town Hall, Guild Houses, Serclaes Monument and Manneken Pis Statue of a little boy. Evening proceed for a Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 12 OCT 2018: DAY 04 BRUSSELS PARIS (4.45 HRS APPROX)- EIFFEL TOWER- RIVER SEINE Check Out and drive to Paris by Coach. Lunch at Indian Restaurant in Paris. After lunch proceed for a Visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to witness a spectacular panoramic view of the city and you can explore the city that s known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food. Evening enjoy a beautiful cruise on River Seine. Evening proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant. After dinner transfer to Hotel and Check In Overnight stay at hotel. MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER. 13 OCT 2018: DAY 05 PARIS -DISNEY LAND After breakfast proceed for Full day trip to Disneyland -Europe s most famous attractions. Enjoy the many rides and be amazed at the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets where famous movies were created. Watch Disney characters and thrill yourself on a day full of excitement. Lunch coupon at inside restaurant in Disneyland. Evening proceed for a Dinner at Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at hotel. MEALS: BREAKFAST COUPON LUNCH & DINNER. 14 OCT 2018: DAY 06 PARIS- CITY TOUR LOUVRE MUSEUM After breakfast we take you on an exhilarating half day city tour with an English
speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best - loved Parisian sights. Experience the best of Paris that covers the top attractions in the City of Light. Travel past the Champs- Elysees, Arc de Triumph, and Place de la Concorde, Palais de Chaillot, Palais Bourbon and city's western districts. Lunch at Indian Restaurant in Paris. Proceed to Louvre Museum and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the museum Waste no time queuing to enter one of the world s most respected cultural institutions and head straight inside to begin your enriching exploration; hear fascinating tales surrounding major artworks like the Da Vinci s Mona Lisa and gain insight into France s rich artistic heritage. Evening free time to shop at Gallery Lafayette. Later proceed to Indian Restaurant for a Dinner. Overnight stay at hotel. MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 15 OCT 2018: DAY- 07 DEPARTURE Check out from the hotel and transfer to Airport to board flight back home. **Please note there is a possibility that the flow of itinerary might change due to Weather conditions / operational constraints ** TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Return airfare in economy class ex Bangalore in Emirates. 02 night s accommodation at 4* hotel in Amsterdam. 01night accommodation at 4* hotel in Brussels. 03 night s accommodation at 4* at in Paris. Enjoy continental/buffet breakfasts every morning in the Hotel. Cost of your round-trip economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour. Airport taxes as per the routing of the tour. Cost of the Visas needed to participate in the tour. Complimentary Visa assistance. Services of Professional Benchmark Tour Manager. Meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary. Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance policy valid for the tour. (Passengers above 60 years of age will have to pay the actual difference of the insurance premium). Complimentary Passport Cover & Pouch. Complimentary Mutli-purpose Backpack.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure. Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket. Porterage, Tips, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and food and drinks not forming part of the group menus. Anything not specifically mentioned in What your Tour Price includes box. Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price. If the payment is through Credit Card, extra charges 2.5% on the total billing. GST 5 % on the Total Tour Cost. OUR SPECIALITY Experienced and caring Tour Leader throughout the Tour. No Hidden Cost. This tour includes must-see sightseeing attractions with entry fees as per the itinerary. TERMS & CONDITIONS Benchmark will be not liable for any decision by the consulate or Immigration and Customs Enforcement Maximum 3 adults allowed per room. As a Third person in a Triple room, most of the hotels used roll-away beds and room size may be the same as the Double room. Additional supplements on account of fuel hikes as and when received would be applicable with immediate effect. Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges. The rights to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to demand of a airline the in / out points may change. Services however, will remain unchanged. Indian dinners and local meals are pre -set and a-la carte is not possible. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers. The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, threat of war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or any other services.
The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some cities coaches are restricted. On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary / cancel the visit. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour. For the convenience. The flight change/cancellation fees vary based on airline rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please do call us. Partly utilized ticket and No-Show tickets cannot be cancelled. Flight seat Guarantee: - Subject to availability at the time of booking. Domestic ticket is completely Non-Refundable. Standard Check-In time at the Hotel is 1400hr-1500hrs - and Check-Out time is 1000hrs - 1200hrs. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and the hotel might charge you extra for it. For Hotel change/cancellation fee, vary based on hotel rules and currency conversion rates.for exact cancellation/change fee, please call us. Children aged 12 years or above years are fully charged by the hotel. Refunds shall be processed within 20 Working Days, from the date request receipt. Coach used for transfers & sightseeing will be provided only as per itinerary and not at disposal. Please note the rooms in Europe is Standard room and its very small. PAYMENT TERM FOR THE DEPARTURE BENCHMARK shall confirm the booking against the payment policy listed below. Payments can be made through the following modes: Cheque / Demand Draft To be drawn in favour of Benchmark Incentive & Leisure Travels Pvt Ltd. payable at Bangalore. NEFT/RTGS The Bank details are listed below for Bank transfers Credit Card There will be additional 2.5% tax on total billing amount. CASH. All payments towards the tour cost must be made by the client to the company in accordance with the procedure and time frame mentioned herein below. Advance Payment (To block the seats) * INR 50,000 Immediate at the time of confirmation Final Balance Payment 45 days prior to the departure Final Balance Amount
BANK DETAILS Currency Beneficiary name Bank name INR BENCHMARK INCENTIVE & LEISURE TRAVELS Pvt Ltd ICICI Bank Branch address Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560038 Account no. 016905009919 IFSC Code ICIC0000169 CANCELLATION POLICY All services such as Airline seats / Hotel accommodation / ground transportation etc. for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are still liable to pay to all our suppliers / vendors the agreed charges including penalties, if these services are released / cancelled within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the Tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. NUMBER OF DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE (written cancellation application received by the company) AMOUNT YOU MUST PAY (Cancellation charges % on total tour price) More than 60 days 10 % 60-46 days 50 % 45-01 days 100 % *Above cancellation charges will apply on the Tour Price excluding the discount SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS Schengen visa consist of following 26 countries. You need to obtain the visa from a country where you are going to spend maximum number of days or if you are spending equal number of days in each country then you need to obtain the visa from country which your first port of entry. Below is the list Schengen countries: - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Assistance & Details will be provided by Team Benchmark. Documents required for Visa Processing
Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum 6 months (from the date of return) and minimum two blank pages for visa stamps. 20 years validity Passport is not accepted. One visa application form duly filled and signed on column 37 and 38. Applicant mobile number should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing. Applicant's Email Id should be mentioned in the form as Embassy/Consulate may directly contact applicant for any additional documents or personal interview. Photo Specification: Two recent passport size coloured photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm). Covering-Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to the concern embassy. If Employed: Personal ITR for last 3 years / Form 16A. Personal Bank Statement for last six months with bank stamp and signature from the bank. Salary slips for last six months. Credit Card copy/foreign Exchange endorsement/traveller s Cheque. Record of ownership of real estate, share certificates, deposits, investments. Leave letter from the Company/Employer for the no of days you are taking off or NOC (Company does not have any problem you travelling to Europe). Self Employed: Personal ITR for last 3 years / Form 16A. Personal Bank Statement for last six months with bank stamp and signature from the bank. Company registration certificate. Company last 6 months bank statement & 3 years ITR. If Retired: Personal Income Tax Returns for last 3 years. Updated Personal bank statements for last 6 months. (Generally, bank balance should be equivalent to tour cost). Retirement proof. Pension payment documents if any. Any other investment documents such as bank FD, Mutual Fund statements, LIC Policies, Fixed Assets such as property documents etc. PAN Card. For Students: School / College bonafide certificate. School / College ID. Pan Card if applicable.
For Honeymoon Couples (If applying before wedding): NOC from bride s parents on Rs. 20 Stamp Paper and it should be notarized. Signature proof of both the parents. Wedding card copies from both sides. OTHER CASES: Type Child below 18 years traveling alone / either of parent Child traveling alone / either of parent Wife / Daughter (irrespective of age) traveling alone Widow Divorce Below 18 years traveling with single parent (for Italy only) Documents Required NOC on Rs 20 Stamp Paper (notarized) from both parents / either of parent along with signature proof NOC from both parents / either of parent on letter head along with signature proof NOC from husband / parents on letter head along with signature proof Death Certificate of husband Divorce certificate & child custody order Child undertaking notarized & legalized from the home department or general administrative office. IMPORTANT NOTE: There should not be any cuts or wounds on your fingers and thumbs, there should not be any stain marks on your fingers and thumbs, Mehndi / Heena should not be applied on your palms. Please note if there any observation and if the passport is damaged then it will not be accepted by the consulate/embassy. Biometrics appointments are subject to availability There may be a change/ addition of documents at the time of processing. Also, the documentation may differ case to case basis