EUROPE IN YOUR POCKET 09 Nights 10 Days 1
Paris Heppenheim Germany Switzerland Zurich Principality of Liechtenstein Bourg-en-Bresse Pisa Vicenza Rome Austria Italy The Vatican France OF THE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS A complete value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing Stay in convenient & comfortable hotels throughout your holiday Daily continental buffet breakfast Daily Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian dinners included as specified in the itinerary Guided city tour of Rome & Paris Free time at the Altstadt Old Town in Heidelberg Visit Black Forest - See a Cuckoo clock demonstration View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen Visit Zurich The financial Capital of Switzerland Visit Mt. Titlis in the world s first revolving cable car with Cliff Walk See the Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke in Lucerne Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck See the Golden Roof and the Maria TheresienStrasse in Innsbruck Visit the St. Mark s Square in Venice on board your chartered boat Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice Visit the Vatican St. Peter s Cathedral Visit the majestic Trevi Fountain in Rome See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Cruise on the River Seine Visit 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower Chance to see the Lido Show Visit 07 countries in 10 days covering Germany, Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, The Vatican & France Services of a professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your tour. 2
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven & Lucerne Orientation Tour. Zurich - the commercial capital. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Visit the Financial Capital Zurich, with an orientation tour of this bustling and charming city. Also, spend some time along the lake of Zurich. Next, enjoy stunning views from the world s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts) with Cliff Walk(weather permitting) Here, visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace. Later, drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. See the dramatic Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. You also have some free time for shopping for world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs. Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Affoltern. (B, D) DAY 03 Welcome to Germany Begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at Frankfurt airport meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall. Transfer. Overnight at Hotel Starkenburgerhof or similar in Heppenheim (D) DAY 01 Old Town Heidelberg Heidelberg Visit the Altstadt (Old Town). Visit the heart of the Black Forest. See a Cuckoo Clock demonstration. View the Rhine falls - in Schaffhausen. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, drive to the beautiful city of Heidelberg - situated on the banks of River Neckar. Visit the Altstadt - Old Town and continue on an orientation tour of this historic city. View the mighty ruins of the Heidelberg castle from the Alstadt and visit the many squares that make up this city s life. Next, experience a natural wonder as you drive through the mystical Black Forest in Germany, synonymous with the Black Forest Cake and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. Experience the world of Cuckoo Clocks during an interesting demonstration. Later, drive to see one of Europe s natural wonders The spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Overnight at hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Affoltern. (B, D) DAY 02 Onto Vaduz Capital of Liechtenstein. Onto Innsbruck Tyrolean Capital. Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and, drive to Vaduz & enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Later drive to the Tyrolean capital - Innsbruck and experience the charm of this city as you see some intriguing sights like the Golden Roof and St. Anne s Column on Maria TheresienStrasse, from where you get spectacular views of the Alps. Next, get set for a glittering experience as you visit the Swarovski Crystal showroom in Innsbruck. Marvel at the display and buy a souvenir for your dear ones. Later, drive to Padova. Overnight at hotel De La Ville or similar, in Padova / Vicenza. (B, D) Venice The Queen of the Adriatic. Visit famous Murano Glass Showroom. Onto Rome - eternal city. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Board your chartered boat to the traditional centre of the city - Piazza San Marco. This city of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon is sure to leave you mystified. See the St. Mark s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace, the DAY 05 Cuckoo Clock Black Forest DAY 04 3
Rotair - Mt. Titlis Campanile and many more sights. Visit a Murano Glass Showroom and see the skills of these master craftsmen. Later, drive to Rome the Eternal City. Overnight at hotel Roma Sud / Ibis or similar, in Rome. (B, D) Guided city tour of Rome.Visit St. Peter s Basilica The Vatican. Onto Pisa - See Leaning Tower After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of Rome. Start your tour by visiting the St. Peter s Basilica (Shorts / Mini Skirts or Sleeveless vests not allowed) to be amazed by its artistic and architectural genius. Your city tour will expose you to beautiful sights like the opulent Colosseum, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and ancient temples and many more sights. See the majestic Trevi Fountain, a fountain of grandeur and wishes. Later drive DAY 06 to the city of Pisa. Hold your breath as you enter Square of Miracles and see Leaning Tower of Pisa. Overnight at hotel B&B or similar, in Pisa / Altopascio (B, D) Visit Geneva - The Garden city. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and drive to the garden city of Geneva, built on the point where the River Rhone flows out of Lake Geneva. See the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Red Cross Building and the magnificent Jet d Eau - a majestic fountain that shoots up to about 140 mts. (weather permitting). Visit the English Gardens and see the famous Horlogefleurie - Floral Clock, a masterpiece of technology and floral art. Overnight at hotel Qualys Terminus or similar, in Bourg en Bresse. (B, D) DAY 07 4
Day at leisure OR an option to visit the Versailles Palace. Cruise on River Seine After a buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure for you to explore Paris on your own OR you have an option to visit the Versailles Palace. Experience a guided tour of this opulent mansion of the Bourbon Kings, walk through various rooms of the palace, the Chapel and the famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Also stroll along the Gardens of Versailles which are renowned for its size and awe inspiring landscaping. Later, the afternoon is free at leisure for you to explore the various shopping opportunities on your own.today, enjoy a cruise on the river Seine and admire beautiful monuments of this city. Overnight at hotel Residhome / Ibis or similar, in Paris. (B, D) DAY 09 Fly back home. After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour. (B) DAY 10 TOUR COST Cultural & fashion centre. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower. After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and depart to the French Capital Paris, a city seeped in history, art and fashion. On arrival, proceed on a guided city tour with an experienced local English speaking guide. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Champs Elysees, Invalides and many more landmarks. Later, visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled experience. Overnight at hotel Residhome / Ibis or similar, in Paris. (B, D) DAY 08 Cruise on River Seine Land Cost Per Person on Twin Share : USD 1,750 Single Room Supplement : USD 425 Note: As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing. Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations. DEPARTURE DATES April : 25 May : 09, 23 June : 06, 20 July : 11, 25 August : 15, 29 September : 12 Note: Tour starts in Frankfurt on the above mentioned dates. There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening. On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same. (Abbreviation - B: Breakfast, L: Indian Lunch, LL: Local Lunch, PL: Packed Lunch, D: Indian Dinner, LD: Local Dinner) Floral Clock - Geneva 5
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS GERMANY Heidelberg Black Forest SWITZERLAND Schaffhausen Zurich Engelberg Lucerne Geneva AUSTRIA Innsbruck : Free time at the Altstadt - Old Town : Visit the heart of Black Forest : See a demonstration of Cuckoo clock making : See the magnificent Rhine Falls : Orientation tour of the city : Excursion to Mt. Titlis included with Cliff Walk (weather permitting) : Orientation tour of the city : See the Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke : Tour of the city : Tour of Innsbruck : Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES Cost of Airfare, Visas and Travel Insurance To and Fro Airport Transfers Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc. Meals other than what is mentioned in your Itinerary Medical / Travel Insurance. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in What your Tour Price Included Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers, etc. Approx. USD 10 Per Person Per Day. Any additional taxes / surcharges levied by the airlines / cruise company ITALY Venice Rome Pisa : Guided tour of Venice : Visit the famous St. Mark s Square : Visit the Murano Glass Showroom : See the majestic Trevi fountain : Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide : See the Leaning Tower of Pisa PREPOST TOUR ACCOMMODATION Cost of Pre/Post Tour accommodation in Frankfurt/Paris, will be available on request. THE VATICAN Vatican City FRANCE Paris : Visit the St. Peter s Cathedral : Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide : Entrance to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower : Cruise on the River Seine ACCOMMODATION 01 Night at Starkenburgerhof or similar in Heppenheim 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar in Affoltern 01 Night at Hotel De La Ville or similar in Padova / Vicenza 01 Night at Hotel Roma Sud / Ibis or similar, in Rome 01 Night at Hotel B&B or similar in Pisa / Altopascio 01 night at Hotel Qualys Terminus or similar in Bourg en Bresse 02 Nights at Hotel Residhome Asnieres or similar in Paris MEALS Daily continental buffet breakfast at the hotel Daily Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian dinners TRANSFERS All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach in the Continent of Europe TOUR MANAGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour OPTIONAL Lido Show USD 155 Versailles Palace USD 175 VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR You would be required to possess the following visas: USA Citizens : No Visa required as on date Green Card Holders : Single Entry Schengen Visa Indian National : Single Entry Schengen Visa Cost of above mentioned Visa is not included in your tour price The Schengen visa is valid for travel into Germany, Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, The Vatican & France OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE It is extremely important to possess an overseas travel insurance policy before you travel on your tour. It s very important to find out whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas, your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors and hospital visits in other countries. Always look into the aspects of covering your trip for unforseen events. 6
IMPORTANT All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date. Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form. Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare. We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same. Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person. The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same. The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same. The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually. Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together. Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. Please refer to the booking form for detailed Terms and Conditions. 7