European Extravaganza for NRI
HIGHLIGHTS
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A complete
all-inclusive tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and
minimum travelling time.
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Stay in top
quality hotels - Hilton, Ramada, Marriott, Renaissance etc.
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ALL hot
delicious unlimited Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian meals included.
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Enjoy daily
buffet breakfast.
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Most of the
dinners served in the comfort of your hotel.
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A choice of
local meals in 8 different countries.
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A relaxed
tour with time for shopping.
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Guided city
tour of Rome.
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A visit to
the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel.
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Visit the
Colosseum from inside - amphitheatre famous for gladiator fights.
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See the
Leaning Tower of Pisa - one of the wonders of the world.
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Guided city
tour of Florence.
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Visit the
Murano glass showroom in Venice.
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Romantic
gondola ride in Venice.
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Relish
Indian lunch on board a private cruise in Venice with live Italian music.
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See the
Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse in Innsbruck.
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Visit the
famous Swarovski Crystal museum and showroom in Wattens.
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Stay 03
nights in scenic Switzerland.
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Enjoy a
fun-filled Swiss experience on top of a Swiss mountain exclusive with Thomas
Cook.
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Cherish an
experience to be on top of Europe – Jungfraujoch with Jain / vegetarian /
non-vegetarian lunch & Champagne.
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Visit the
spectacular Trummelbach falls.
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Visit
scenic Interlaken.
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Visit Mt.
Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car and enjoy an exclusive Jain /
vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunch on top.
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Scenic
cruise on Lake Lucerne included.
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View the
magnificent Rhine falls in Schaffhausen.
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Visit
Titisee, right in the heart of the Black Forest.
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See a
cuckoo clock demonstration at Drubba.
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Enjoy a
scenic cruise on the river Rhine.
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Visit the
imposing Heidelberg castle.
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Visit the
historical Cologne Cathedral.
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Orientation
tour of Brussels.
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Visit the
famous Dam Square – the heart of Amsterdam.
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See both
Keukenhof and Madurodam.
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Catch a
breathtaking view of Amsterdam city on a canal cruise.
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Guided city
tour of Paris
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Visit the
3rd level of the Eiffel Tower.
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A full-day
of fun at Euro Disney OR Visit the magnificent Versailles Palace & Gardens and
the world famous Louvre Museum.
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A romantic
evening cruise in Paris.
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Gala night
in London/Paris with Indian dinner, Bollywood music, dance and unlimited wine.
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Chance to
see the Lido Show.
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A unique
experience of travelling under the English Channel aboard the world’s fastest
channel train - the Eurostar.
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Stay two
full-days in London with all meals included.
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Guided city
tour of London with Changing of the guards
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Entrance to
the Tower of London housing Britain’s crown jewels including the Kohinoor
Diamond.
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Visit
Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.
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Ride on the
London Eye.
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Visit the
famous Swaminarayan Temple in London.
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Professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers
travelling with you throughout your tour in Europe.
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Visit 09
countries in 15 days: Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Switzerland, Germany,
Belgium, Netherlands, France and UK.
WHAT YOUR TOUR
PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND
EXCURSIONS
VATICAN
ITINERARY
Day 1
All flights lead to Rome - the eternal city with world-renowned majestic
monuments, enormous squares and magnificent churches. Make a wish at the
majestic Trevi Fountain.
Bon voyage! Today
you are off on your exciting European tour with Thomas Cook, as you board your
flight to Rome. Arrive at Rome airport and proceed to your conveniently
located hotel in the city on your own. (Please reconfirm with your travel
agent for exact timings and details about your tour, hotels and meeting place
with the Tour Manager.)
This evening,
enjoy an orientation tour of Rome. Stop by the Trevi Fountain and visit
Spanish Steps. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner in the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Domina / Holiday Inn or similar, in Rome.
Day 2
Guided city tour of Rome. Visit the world’s smallest country – the Vatican
City which includes the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the magnificent
St. Peter’s Church. Visit the Colosseum from inside. See the Roman Forum and
many more sights of this historic city.
After a buffet
breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel, board your air-conditioned
coach and proceed with an expert English-speaking guide to the Vatican City –
the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests are not
allowed). First stop at the Vatican Museum, with a visit to the world-famous
Sistine Chapel. This will be followed by a visit to the holy Church of St.
Peter’s. Next, visit the imposing 2000 year old Colosseum, from inside. Also
see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum and many more sights of this
historic city. Today, you have a choice to enjoy an Indian meal or local lunch
before you commence your onward journey towards Florence. Later, check into
your hotel and relax. Tonight, we have arranged a delicious Indian buffet
dinner in the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Wallart / Holiday Inn or similar, in Prato or similar.
Day 3
Pisa - Marvel at one of the wonders of the world - The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Guided city tour of Florence - the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of
the Medicis.
After a buffet
breakfast at your hotel, we drive you to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles
and the Leaning Tower. You also have some free time to shop. Next, proceed to
Florence, the capital of Tuscany. After a delicious Indian lunch, meet your
English-speaking local guide for a city tour of Florence, including the Duomo,
the Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria,
the famous Ponte Vecchio. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo and also get a bird’s
eye view of the city of Florence. Later, drive towards Venice to check into
your hotel. Freshen up and then enjoy a sumptuous hot Indian dinner in the
comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
New NH / Crown Plaza or similar, in Padova or similar.
Day 4
Romantic Venice - crossed by canals, beautiful monuments, the city that
inspires poetry and 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 city of Venice – The St. Mark’s Square with the
Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. You will be taken on
an 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. See the Golden Roof and
the Maria Theresien Strasse. Stroll on cobblestone pathways and get a feel of
old-world European charm. This evening, enjoy a hot delicious Indian dinner or
an authentic local dinner in the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Grauer Baer / Bon Alpina / Hilton or similar, in Innsbruck or similar.
Day 05
Swarovski Museum – the headquarters of crystals. Next, a fun-filled Swiss
experience on top of Thomas Cook’s special mountain excursion. Next, proceed
to Engelberg – a beautiful resort in 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 delicious hot Indian
and Chinese meal for lunch. Today, we have arranged a special excursion for
our valued guests. We take you on a cable car to the top of our Thomas Cook
Swiss mountain. Enjoy a genuine Swiss experience, with games, including an
exciting luge ride, pony ride for kids and much more. You can relish some
traditional Swiss cheese fondue, chocolates, red and white wine and black
apple vodka-all included. Continue on your scenic drive, as you arrive into
Engelberg, situated amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. Tonight enjoy a lavish
Indian dinner especially prepared for you by our very own chef.
Overnight at Hotel
Ramada / Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in Engelberg or similar.
Day 6
Join us on an all inclusive Alpine excursion tour to the wonderful world of
Jungfraujoch – the top of Europe – at 3,454 metres. 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 Trummelbach Falls.
Next, get ready for an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of
Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice. Sit back in your coach as
we proceed to the beautiful town of ‘Lauterbrunnen’. You will be amazed at the
scenic splendour that you see from aboard the ‘cogwheel’ train, which takes
you to a height of 3,454 metres to reach Jungfraujoch! Visit the Ice Palace
and the Sphinx. Today, you have a choice of an Indian meal OR a local meal for
lunch with champagne specially arranged for you at Jungfraujoch. Later, we
visit the charming city of Interlaken. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian
dinner specially prepared by our own chef.
Overnight at Hotel
Ramada / Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in Engelberg or similar.
Day 7
Today, get set for a day full of fun and excitement as we take you to visit
Mt. Titlis with its beautiful scenery and an adventurous ride up the snow-clad
Swiss Alps in Rotair – the world’s first revolving cable-car. Visit scenic
Lucerne.
After a buffet
breakfast at your hotel, visit Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in
a revolving cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis and the ride on ‘Ice Flyer’.
Later, enjoy a delicious Indian lunch specially prepared only for our valued
Thomas Cook guests in an exclusive area on top of Mt. Titlis. Next, we proceed
to scenic Lucerne, where you will visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell
Brucke wooden bridge. Later, you have some free time to shop for famous Swiss
watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the serene waters of
Lake Lucerne. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel
Ramada / Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in Engelberg OR at Hotel Marriott /
Renaissance in Zurich or similar.
Day 8
View the spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. 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 Schaffhausen to view the magnificent Rhine Falls. Cross over into
Germany and arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful lake of Titisee. Here is ‘Drubba’,
the home of the world-famous cuckoo clock. Today, the choice is yours to enjoy
an Indian lunch OR a local 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 sumptuous Indian dinner in the comfort of
your hotel.
Overnight at the
Hotel Park / Penta / Ramada or similar in Mainz / Wiesbaden / Mannheim or
similar.
Day 9
A
romantic cruise on the River Rhine, visit the biggest Gothic Cathedral in
Europe – the Cologne Cathedral. Then proceed to Brussels, the capital of the
European Union.
After a buffet
breakfast, proceed to board your scenic cruise on the River Rhine. Cruising
down the Rhine, you will pass steep slopes covered with vineyards. Later,
board your coach again and drive to Cologne. Visit the impressive Cologne
Cathedral. 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 photo stop at the Atomium is
also included. Later, check into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy the choice to have
a hot delicious Indian dinner OR a local meal arranged in the comfort of your
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Scandic (Hilton) / Crown Plaza or similar, in Antwerp or similar.
Day 10
Amsterdam – a city full of surprises. Visit Madurodam and see Holland in
miniature. Also visit Keukenhof, the beautiful tulip gardens, till 16th May.
From May 17th onwards, visit Volendam, an enchanting traditional town of
Holland. Explore Amsterdam on 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 16th. Visit Volendam 17th May onwards. Visit a cheese farm and a wooden
shoe factory. Next, visit Madurodam, where you can see most of Holland in
miniature, replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Next, arrive into
Amsterdam. This afternoon, you have a choice to enjoy a delicious hot Indian
OR local meal for lunch. Later board your glass-topped boat as we sail through
the canals for an exciting canal cruise. 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 Memorial overlooks this vast and bustling open space. Drive back to your
hotel where a hot Indian dinner awaits you.
Overnight at Hotel
Scandic (Hilton) / Crown Plaza or similar, in Antwerp or similar.
Day 11
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 on a guided city tour. Enjoy a
breathtaking view of Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower (3rd Level). An
evening in Paris cruise. 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 buffet breakfast and proceed to the glamorous city of Paris. On
arrival, enjoy an Indian or a local meal for lunch. We shall then proceed to
visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (3rd level), from where you will have a
splendid view of this beautiful city. Next, an exhilarating city tour which
includes Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House,
Invalides, Champs Elysees and many more. Later, enjoy a romantic evening in
Paris cruise. Later in the evening, a hot Indian dinner awaits you at an
Indian restaurant. Tonight, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the
world-famous Lido show or relax in the comfort of your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo / Marriott / Novotel La Defense /
Mercure Parc La Defense or similar, in Paris.
Day 12
Today, Visit the brilliant Versailles Palace and its famous Gardens. Also,
visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum famous for its artifacts, paintings and
sculptures.
After a buffet
breakfast at your hotel, we take you on a guided tour of Versailles Palace and
its gardens. After a hot Indian lunch, 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 masterpiece and many more. You also have some
free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs. Tonight, enjoy a hot Indian
dinner.
Overnight at Hotel
Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo / Marriott / Novotel La Defense /
Mercure Parc La Defense / or similar, in Paris.
OR
Day 12
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 film being shot and see real-life sets where famous movies were
created. This afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch. Watch Disney characters and
thrill yourself on a day full of excitement. Tonight, enjoy a hot Indian
dinner. Overnight at Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo / Marriott /
Novotel La Defense / Mercure Parc La Defense / or similar, in Paris.
NOTE:
Tours starting
from Rome on Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday will visit
Euro Disney only and Tours starting on Monday / Sunday will visit Versailles
palace and gardens and the Louvre Museum.
Day 13
Get set for the ride of your lifetime aboard the ultra-modern Eurostar, one of
the world’s fastest trains. 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 to board the ultra-modern Eurostar. Travelling under the English
Channel, reach Saint Pancras in approximately two hours. On arrival into
London, enjoy a delicious Indian OR a local meal for lunch. We then take you
to visit the famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. Next, we take you on the
famous London Eye – one of the world’s largest observation wheels. Later,
check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Gala Indian dinner, dance your heart
out to some pulsating Bollywood music and dine in style accompanied by
unlimited wine.
Overnight at Hotel
Thistle Euston / Crowne Plaza or similar, in London.
Day 14
Enjoy the many sights of London on your guided tour including the 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, River Thames and many more. Relish a hot Indian lunch or a Thai meal.
We next visit The Tower of London from inside which houses the exquisite crown
jewels including the Kohinoor diamond and many other British national
treasures. Later, proceed to visit the beautiful Swaminarayan temple. This
evening, you have some free time to shop at many of London’s famous shopping
stores like Marks and Spencer’s, Selfridges and many more on Oxford street.
Enjoy a hot Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel
Thistle Euston / Crowne Plaza or similar, in London.
Day 15
Fly back home.
After a
buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport on your own
for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European
tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. 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.
DEPARTURE
DATES: TOURS GOING TO EURODISNEY
EX-ROME
April :
2, 8, 14, 15, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
May :
1,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,25,26,
27,28,29
June :
1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,22,23,25,29,30
July :
2,7,8,14,16,21,22,28
August
:
4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 24
September :
1, 7, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29
DEPARTURE
DATES: TOURS GOING TO VERSAILLES & LOUVRE
EX-ROME
April
:
4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25
May :
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
June :
6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27
July :
4, 11, 18, 25, 26
August
:
1, 2, 8, 15, 29
September :
12, 20, 26
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