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H i g h l i g h t s o f t h e t o u r
• 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.
• Enjoy daily buffet breakfast.• Most of the dinners served in the comforts
of your hotel.• A choice of local meals in 08 different
countries.• 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 - included.• A full-day of fun at Euro Disney OR Visit the
magnificent Versailles Palace & gardens and the world famous 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.• Visit the Colosseum from inside - the eternal
symbol of Rome.• Romantic Gondola ride in Venice.• Relish Indian lunch on board a private cruise
in Venice with live Italian music.• Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice.• 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 night 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.
• 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 scenic Switzerland.• Guided city tour of Florence, Rome, Paris
and London.• Orientation tour of Brussels.• Enjoy a romantic Rhine cruise.• 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.• 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 the world. • Visit the beautiful Cologne Cathedral.• Visit scenic Interlaken.• 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 09 countries in 15 days: Italy, Vatican, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, France and UK.
European Extravaganza14 Nights/15 Days
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Amsterdam
Antwerp
Heidelberg
Innsbruck
Venice
Florence
Rome
Pisa
EngelbergZurich
Paris
London
VISIT THE HISTORICAL COLOSSEUM FROM INSIDE
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Day | 01
All flights lead to Rome – the
eternal city with world-renowned
majestic monuments, enormous
squares and magnificent churches.
Re-live the history of Rome on the
‘Time Elevator’. Also 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 – the incomparable
home of architectural and artistic
masterpieces of the ancient world.
Arrive at Rome airport, where you
will be greeted by your friendly
Thomas Cook Tour Manager outside
the baggage hall. We shall then
proceed to your conveniently located
hotel in the city and check-in first.
Freshen up and relax in the comforts
of your hotel room.
This evening, 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. Continue on a
panoramic orientation tour of Rome.
Stop by the largest and most elaborate
fountain – The Trevi fountain. A wish
here can bring you back to Rome.
Tonight, you have a choice to enjoy a
welcome Indian dinner or a local
Italian meal with local wine.
Overnight at hotel Jolly Midas or
similar, in Rome.
Day | 02
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. See
the Roman Forum and many more
sights of this historic city.
After a buffet breakfast this morning,
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check out of your hotel, board your
deluxe air-conditioned coach and
proceed with an expert
English-speaking guide to the
Vatican City – the smallest state in
the world (shorts or sleeveless vests
not allowed).
First stop at the Vatican Museum,
with a visit to the world-famous
Sistine Chapel – a pure source of
inspiration for art lovers and tourists
alike, specially included on your tour.
This will be followed by a visit to the
holy Church of St. Peter’s – the
incomparable home of architectural
and artistic masterpieces by
Michelangelo and Bernini, which will
leave you awestruck. Next, visit the
imposing Colosseum from inside, 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. Enjoy a hot
Indian lunch before you commence
your onward journey towards
Florence. Later, check into your hotel
and relax. Tonight, we have arranged
a hot delicious Indian buffet dinner
in the comforts of your hotel itself.
Overnight at Wall Art/Holiday Inn
Hotel or similar, in Prato/Pisa.
Day | 03
Guided city tour of Florence – the
cradle of the Renaissance, former
home of the Medicis. Pisa –
Marvel at one of the wonders of
the world – The Leaning Tower of
Pisa.
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel,
proceed to Florence, the capital of
Tuscany. Meet your English-speaking
local guide for a city tour of Florence,
including the Duomo, the
VATICAN CITY - ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL
MICHELANGELO’S PAINTINGS IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL
TIME ELEVATOR - ROME
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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. Later, sit back and relax in
your coach as we drive you to Pisa.
On arrival, enjoy an Indian lunch.
Post lunch, visit the Square of
Miracles. 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. Later, drive towards Venice to
check into your hotel. Freshen up
and then enjoy a sumptuous hot
Indian dinner in the comforts of your
hotel itself.
Overnight at New NH hotel/Holiday
Inn or similar, in Padova.
Day | 04
Romantic Venice – crossed by
canals, beautiful monuments, the
city that inspires poetry and
LEANING TOWER OF PISA
PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO
GUIDED CITY TOUR OF FLORENCE
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ROMANTIC GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE
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.
your journey towards picturesque
Austria. You will be entranced at 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. ENCHANTING CITY OF VENICE
ST. MARKS BASILICA - VENICE
The splendid scenes of the Alps in the
background are a perfect
picture-postcard setting. This evening,
enjoy a hot delicious Indian dinner or
an authentic local dinner.
Overnight at hotel Grauerbaer/Alpin
Park or similar, in Innsbruck.
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This astonishingly wonderful lagoon
city is a special delight to visitors. Sail
over the Guidecca Canal, as you catch
a glimpse of the serene waters of the
Adriatic Sea. On arrival, admire the St.
Mark’s square with the Basilica, the
Doge’s Palace, the Campanile and the
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
NOTE :
Due to the European
Football Championship
some groups may not
stay in Innsbruck.
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for your family. Enjoy a delicious hot
buffet Indian and Chinese lunch.
Today we have arranged a special
100% surprise for 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/
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
THE WATER-SPOUTING GIANT WATCHING OVER THE SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN
CRYSTAL PEACOCK EXHIBIT AT SWAROVSKI
GOLDEN ROOF - INNSBRUCK
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Day | 05
Swarovski Museum – the
headquarters of crystals. A special
100% surprise from Thomas Cook
awaits you. 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 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
Schweizerhof / Europe / Central in
Engelberg or similar.
Day | 06
Join us on an unforgettable Alpine
excursion tour to the wonderful
world of Jungfraujoch – the top of
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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
glacier falls of their kind in the world,
which have been made accessible.
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
lunch with champagne specially
arranged for you at Jungfraujoch –
one of the many great experiences on
your tour! Later, we visit Interlaken,
a charming city nestled between two
lakes and surrounded by the 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.
Day | 07
Today, get set for a day full of fun
RIDE TO JUNGFRAUJOCH ABOARD A COG - WHEEL TRAIN
SPECTACULAR TRUMMELBACH FALLS
ICE PALACE - JUNGFRAUJOCH
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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
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
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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. Enjoy a scenic cruise on
the Lake of Lucerne. Proceed to
Zurich, the financial capital of
Switzerland.
After a buffet breakfast at your
hotel, check out. Today, we take
you on one of the most memorable
experiences of your Europe tour –
visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne.
Adventure awaits you in a
sensational cable-car ride up to
Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world’s first
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 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 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 Park Inn /
Marriott in Zurich or similar.
WORLD’S FIRST REVOLVING CABLECAR - MT TITLIS
SCENIC CRUISE ON LAKE LUCERNE
LION MONUMENT - LUCERNE
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NOTE :
Due to the European
Football Championship
some groups may stay for
03 nights in Engelberg OR
02 nights in Engelberg & 01
night in Zurich or similar.
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Day | 08
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 forests,
fairy tale woods and 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 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 with local
wine in the comforts of your hotel.
DRUBBA: HOME OF THE CUCKOO CLOCKS
RHINE FALLS, SCHAFFHAUSEN
HEIDELBERG CASTLE
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Overnight at the Ramada, in
Weisbaden or similar.
Day | 09
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. The river Rhine is one of
Europe’s major navigable rivers.
Later, board your coach again and
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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
choice to have a hot delicious Indian
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 | 10
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
Holland. Explore Amsterdam on an
exciting canal cruise and later stop
at the Dam Square- the real heart
of Amsterdam.
KEUKENHOF - TULIP GARDENS
GRAND PLACE - BRUSSELS
CANAL CRUISE IN AMSTERDAM
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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 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
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DAM SQUARE - THE HEART OF AMSTERDAM
CONCORDE SQUARE - PARIS
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.
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
MADURODAM - HOLLAND IN MINIATURE
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– 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 Hilton
Scandic/Crown Plaza or similar, in
Antwerp/Hague.
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).
A gala dinner on board an
enchanting cruise on the river
Seine. 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,
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THE SPECTACULAR LIDO SHOW
EIFFEL TOWER - THE SYMBOL OF PARIS
organized exclusively for our valued
Thomas Cook guests. Enjoy a Gala
dinner – Dance your heart out to
some pulsating music and dine in
style accompanied by unlimited wine
as we sail past some of the historical
monuments, all brilliantly lit up by
night, on river Seine. 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 Est/
Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de
Versailles/Marriott or similar, in Paris.
Day | 12
Today, Visit the brilliant Versailles
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enjoy an Indian or a local 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 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. You also have some free
time to shop for perfumes and
souvenirs. Tonight, get set for a
memorable experience, of
Paris-by-night dinner cruise,
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VISIT THE RENOWNED LOUVRE MUSEUM
THE VERSAILLES PALACE
THE GARDENS OF 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 to visit the Versailles
Palace – set on impressive grounds
and steeped in memories of major
historic events. Visit the Chateau and
the Gardens of Versailles, some of the
most prestigious monuments of the
world’s artistic heritage. Vast
chambers and private apartments of
unimaginable luxury include an opera
hall, a chapel, and the famous Hall of
Mirrors. You can stroll along the
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gardens, which forms an extension of
the architectural construction. The
vast proportions, the novelty, the
variety of effects and views makes this
garden one-of -a kind in the world.
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. Later in the evening, a hot
Indian dinner awaits you.
Overnight at hotel Novotel Est/
Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de
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DISNEYLAND - PARIS
NOTE:
Tours starting from Rome on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
/ Friday / Saturday will visit Euro Disney only and Tours
starting on Tuesday / Sunday will visit the Versailles
palace and gardens and the Louvre museum only.
stunning stunt shows, watch a film
being made and see real-life sets
where famous movies were created.
This afternoon, enjoy an Indian
lunch. Watch parades and thrill
yourself on a day full of excitement.
Later in the evening, a hot Indian
dinner awaits you.
Overnight at hotel Novotel Est/
Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de
Versailles/Marriott or similar, in Paris.
Day | 13
Get set for the ride of your lifetime
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Versailles/Marriott or similar, in Paris.
OR
Day | 12
Today, join us on a fun-filled trip
to Disney Park OR Disney Studios,
ENJOY THRILLS AT DISNEYLAND
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
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THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ABOARD THE EUROSTAR
LONDON EYE - THE WORLD’S LARGEST OBSERVATION WHEEL
WAX STATUES AT MADAME TUSSAUD’S
aboard the ultra-modern Eurostar,
one of the world’s fastest trains.
Zip into London in approximately
2 hours. Visit the world-renowned
Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Be amazed by the breathtaking
views of the city as you ride the
Saint Pancras in approximately 2
hours. On arrival into London, enjoy
a delicious Indian lunch OR a local
meal. We then take you to visit the
famous Madame Tussauds wax
museum. This museum houses a
unique collection of world’s largest
wax works of famous personalities,
including India’s top 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 on
a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet
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above the river Thames and a
panorama of some of London’s most
famous streets, churches, palaces and
monuments are spread out before
you. Later, check into your hotel.
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian
dinner.
Overnight at hotel Ramada/Thistle 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.
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
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VISIT THE TOWER OF LONDON FROM INSIDE
THE ELEGANT BIG BEN AND THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT - LONDON
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 London from inside,
an important sight 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, 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. Next,
proceed to visit the most beautiful
architecture carved out of Italian
Carrara marble, the Swaminarayan
temple. Enjoy a hot Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Ramada/Thistle or
similar, in London.
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Day | 15
Fly back home.
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, we
check out and proceed to the
airport 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.
HUB CITY PER ADULT ON PER CHILD WITHOUT BED TWIN SHARE (BELOW 12 YEARS)
EX-MUMBAI/DELHI : INR 68850+EURO 1885 INR 59950+EURO 755
EX-CHENNAI : INR 75850+EURO 1885 INR 66950+EURO 755
Single Room Supplement : EURO 550Triple 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).
TOUR COST
An exciting opportunity to avail of our add on 2 nights package to Dubai / Cairo / Turkey or 4 nights to Scotland. Please refer to pages 82, 90-91 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.
ADD-ON PACKAGES
• 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).
VISA REQUIREMENTS
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SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONSVATICAN• Vatican City : Entrance to the Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel included. : Visit to the magnificent St. Peter’s cathedral 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.
GERMANYTitisee : Heart of Black Forest. Cologne : Historical Cologne Cathedral. St Goar : Romantic Rhine Cruise.Heidelberg : Imposing Heidelberg Castle.
BELGIUMBrussels : A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue with a photo stop at the Atomium.
NETHERLANDSAmsterdam : 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.
FRANCEParis : Guided city tour. Visit to the 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower. Paris by night cruise with Gala dinner and unlimited wine. Full day at Eurodisney OR visit to the Versailles Palace & gardens and the world famous Louvre Museum.
UNITED KINGDOMLondon : Guided city tour with Changing of the guards. Visit the Swaminarayan Temple. Entrance to 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• 01 night at Hotel Jolly Midas or similar in Rome .• 01 night at Wall Art/Holiday Inn Hotel or similar in Prato/Pisa.• 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 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 Hilton Scandic/Crown Plaza or similar in Antwerp/Hague. • 02 nights at Novotel Est/Novotel La Defense/Mercure Porte de Versailles/Marriott or similar in Paris.• 02 nights at Hotel Ramada/Thistle or similar in London.
MEALS • Daily buffet breakfast with hot eggs and fruits. • 13 Indian Jain/vegetarian lunches including Champagne lunch on top of Jungfraujoch.• 14 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners including Gala dinner with unlimited wine on board Paris by night cruise, a welcome dinner in Rome with wine & dinner in Weisbaden with wine and beer.
WHAT’S MORE• A choice to enjoy local meals in eight different countries.• A choice to enjoy Chinese meal in Austria 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.
AIRFARE • Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.• All local taxes and services as of December 01, 2007.
• 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.• Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly Tour Manager or a local representative.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
• Cost of Lido show (inclusive of transfers) is EURO 99 per adult.
• Child below the age of 12 years goes free.
LIDO SHOW
POINTS TO BE NOTED• 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 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, 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. 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’.
EX-MUMBAI/DELHI/CHENNAIAPRIL : 03, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30MAY : 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31JUNE : 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30JULY : 02, 04, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30AUGUST : 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27SEPTEMBER : 03, 10, 17, 24
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS GOING TO EURODISNEY
EX-MUMBAI/DELHI/CHENNAIAPRIL : 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 MAY : 04, 06,11,13,18, 20, 25, 27JUNE : 01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 22, 29JULY : 06, 13, 20, 27AUGUST : 03, 10, 24, 31
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS GOING TO VERSAILLES & LOUVRE
EX-MUMBAI/DELHI/CHENNAI
APRIL : 03, 10, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
MAY : 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 26
JUNE : 02, 09, 18, 23, 30
JULY : 07, 14, 21, 28
AUGUST : 04, 11, 18
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON SCOTLAND (EURO DISNEY)
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
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EX-MUMBAIAPRIL : 16, 23, 30MAY : 07, 14, 21, 28JUNE : 04, 11, 18, 25JULY : 02
EX-DELHIAPRIL : 08, 15, 22, 29MAY : 06, 13, 20, 27JUNE : 03, 10
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON TURKEY OPTION(TOURS WILL BE GOING TO EURODISNEY)
EX-MUMBAI/DELHIAPRIL : 03, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30MAY : 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31JUNE : 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30JULY : 02, 04, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30AUGUST : 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27SEPTEMBER : 03, 10, 17, 24
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON DUBAI OPTION(TOURS WILL BE GOING TO EURODISNEY)
EX-MUMBAI/DELHI
APRIL : 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
MAY : 04, 06,11,13,18, 20, 25, 27
JUNE : 01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 22, 29
JULY : 06, 13, 20, 27
AUGUST : 03, 10, 24, 31
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON DUBAI OPTION(TOURS WILL BE GOING TO VERSAILLES & LOUVRE)
EX-MUMBAIAPRIL : 13, 20, 27MAY : 04, 11, 18, 25JUNE : 01, 08
DEPARTURE DATES: TOURS WITH ADD-ON CAIRO OPTION(TOURS WILL BE GOING TO VERSAILLES & LOUVRE)
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.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
(Includes accommodation per person per night and continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT IN A CHILD UNDERTWIN/TRIPLE SHARE SINGLE 12 YEARS WITH W/O BED
EURO 80 EURO 160 EURO 55
PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN ROME/LONDON
• Rs. 5000 – 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 = 58.50. 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.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE