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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
SWITZERLAND
Lucerne

Tour of Lucerne.
Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Jungfraujoch Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch with special champagne lunch on top.
See the famous glacier waterfalls - The Trummelbach Falls.
Interlaken Visit this picturesque town.
Mt. Titlis Excursion to Mt. Titlis.
Bern Tour of the Swiss Capital city including an audio visual show.
Zurich Orientation tour.
Schaffhausen See the magnificent Rhine Falls.
GERMANY
Black Forest Tour of Innsbruck – MariaTheresien Strasse and Golden Roof.
Enjoy a Tyrolean Folklore Show.
Heidelberg Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and Showroom.
Cologne See the Gothic Cologne Cathedral.
St. Goar Visit this storybook town.
Boppard Rhine Cruise.
BELGIUM
Brussels

Visit Bruparck - Mini Europe.
Visit the Grand Place.
See the Mannekin Pis statue.
Photostop at the Atomium.

NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam Enjoy a canal cruise.
Visit the Dam Square - the heart of the city. Photostop at a traditional windmill
Hague Visit Madurodam - Holland in Miniature.
Lisse Visit the world famous Keukenhof tulip gardens (till 18th May).
Volendam See the traditional Dutch village (From 19th May).
Visit a wooden shoe factory and cheese farm.
FRANCE
Paris Guided city tour of Paris, with an English speaking local guide.
Entrance to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. Cruise on the River Seine, with a sumptuous gala dinner and unlimited wine and champagne.
Full day excursion to Eurodisney OR Visit Versailles Palace & Gardens and the world famous Louvre Museum.
UNITED KINGDOM
London Guided city tour with an English speaking local guide.
See the famous Changing of the Guards.
Visit the Madame Tussaud's wax museum.
Ride on the famous 'London Eye'.
Visit the beautiful Swaminarayan Temple.
Entrance to the historic Tower of London, housing the royal crown jewels including the Kohinoor Diamond.
HOTELS
  • 02 nights accommodation at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe or similar, in Lucerne.
  • 01 night accommodation at hotel Novotel Expo or similar, in Bern.
  • 01 night accommodation at hotel Maritim / Alemannenhof or similar, in Titisee/ Black Forest.
  • 01 night accommodation at hotel Ramada Bruehl or similar, in Cologne.
  • 02 nights accommodation at hotel Golden Tulip Carlton or similar, in Antwerp / Den Haag.
  • 02 nights accommodation at hotel Novotel La Defense/Marriott or similar, in Paris.
  • 02 nights accommodation at hotel Holiday Inn Kensington or similar, in London.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR

To travel on your Europe tour, you would be required to possess the following visas:-

  • Multiple entry UK visa
  • Multiple entry Swiss visa
  • Multiple entry Schengen visa
  • Cost of Swiss, Schengen and UK visa is included in your tour price (including costs of documentation and processing fees)
  • The Schengen visa is valid for travel into Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and France

(The cost would vary in case of any change in European community visa policies)


WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Rs. 5,000 - cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.
  • Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000.
  • 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 = INR 58.50. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini-bar, telephone calls etc.
  • Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
  • Meals other than 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

NOTE
Due to the European Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria, some groups may have to be located in different cities.

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance policy before you travel on your tour. Keeping your convenience in mind, we have included the cost of overseas medical insurance for the duration of the tour, amounting to Rs. 800 in your tour cost. However, for any passengers above 60 years of age, and those who wish to extend their holiday, additional charges would apply.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE:
  • Prices quoted are based on the rate of exchange of 1 EURO = INR 58.50. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if there is a fluctuation of more than 3% in the rate of exchange, than the same would be refunded/collected additionally, 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, 2007. 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. Vacations Exotica will not be held responsible for the same
  • Indian lunches and dinners are pre set and a-la-carte is not possible.
  • Breakfast will be continental, which includes tea, coffee, cereal, juice, bread, butter, jam, hot eggs and fruits.
  • Indian lunches served will be vegetarian
  • First meal on the tour would start with dinner on day of arrival and the last meal would end with breakfast/box breakfast on day of departure as per tour.
  • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Vacations Exotica will not be liable for the same.
  • We shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, terrorist attack, 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, flight, bus, cruise or other services.
  • Due to private coaches being forbidden inside the cities of Rome and Florence, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. The tour manager and 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, ice skating championships, motor show, Tour de France, Euro 2008 Soccer, 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/different city and the itinerary 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.
  • 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 3rd level.
  • On certain days, due to closure of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Versailles Palace, Gardens, 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/alter the itinerary. However all the services will remain the same.
  • There are no refund for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour.
  • Making note of the varied interest of our past clients we have not deemed the Lido show essential to be a part of the tour cost.
  • In case 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 Euros / USD out of your BTQ.
  • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’
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