Travel Ahead Holidays

Travel Ahead Europe Holidays

10 Nights / 11 Days (SUMMER)

(VALUE TOUR)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Paris

Guided city tour.

Visit to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.

Scenic cruise on River Seine.

Chance to visit Disneyland (OPTIONAL)

Chance to see the famous Lido show (OPTIONAL)

SWITZERLAND

Visit Mt. Titlis in world’s first rotating cable car.

Orientation tour of Lucerne.

Chance to visit Jungfraujoch - top of Europe by cogwheel train with

Photo stop at Interlaken (OPTIONAL)

ITALY

• Pisa: Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• Milan: Guided City tour of Milan.

• Rome:

• Venice:
Guided city tour.

Visit St. Mark’s square on a private boat.

VATICAN

Visit Murano Glass showroom along with glass making demonstration

• Vatican City:

Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica

AUSTRIA

• Innsbruck: Orientation tour of Innsbruck Visit the Swarovski Crystal shop

GERMANY

• Munich: Orientation tour of Munich

Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: - Welcome to Paris.

Bon voyage! Today you are off on your exciting European tour with Travel Ahead, as you board your flight to Paris We then proceed to enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Later drive to your hotel and Check-in. Overnight in Paris.

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Please note: The Tour Manager may not be travelling with the group on the same flight and will meet you once you exit the baggage claim area or at the hotel if there are multiple arrivals. However, either our Travel Ahead station manager or a local representative will be there at the airport to assist you. If you are a Joining direct passenger you can check-in on your own at the hotel. Please note (the standard check-in time is 1500hrs).

Day 02: - Guided city tour of Paris - Seine river cruise - Eiffel Tower (2nd level).

After continental buffet breakfast we take you on an exhilarating city tour with an English speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best - loved Parisian sights – Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides, Champs Elysees and much more. Then we proceed for lunch at an Indian restaurant. Enjoy Seine river cruise as we sail past some of the historical monuments along the river Seine. Later proceed to the city to visit the Eiffel Tower (2nd level) from where you will have a splendid view of this beautiful city. This evening, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and drive to the hotel. Overnight in Paris.

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Day 03: - Day is free OR Optional Disneyland – Optional Lido show.

After continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city on your own OR you have a choice to proceed for a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris where we have some fun, adventure and entertainment on our tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides (all included) OR you can visit the Disney Studios and be amazed by the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and see real-life sets where famous movies were created. Today packed Indian lunch will be

provided for those opting for Disneyland. Later in the evening enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Tonight, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show – an unforgettable experience on your tour.

Overnight in Paris.

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Note: Passengers not opting for Optional excursion the dinner will be packed and delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.

Day 04: - Drive to Switzerland.

After continental breakfast, check-out and enjoy the drive to the scenic Switzerland. Today Lunch will be on your own. On arrival, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and drive to the hotel and check-in.

Overnight in central Switzerland

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Day 05: - Day is free OR Optional Jungfraujoch and Interlaken.

After continental buffet breakfast, day is at leisure OR you have a chance to join us on an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice – a high-point of your tour! Proceed to Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald Grund where the excitement continues. 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-Europe’s highest railway station! Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. Take a high speed elevator to the Sphinx observatory deck. Indian lunch will be provided. Later take a photo stop at Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments and proceed to enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and drive back to your hotel.

Overnight in central Switzerland.

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Note: Passengers not opting for Optional excursion the dinner will be packed and delivered to the hotel when the group arrives.

Day 06: - Mt. Titlis – Orientation tour of Lucerne.

After continental buffet breakfast at your hotel, check-out and proceed for the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour – visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in an all new Rotair –the world’s first rotating cable-car ride which takes you to Mount Titlis, 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. At 3,020 metres a breath-taking panorama unfolds. Do not forget to visit the new attraction “Cliff Walk”. Later, we proceed to scenic Lucerne. Enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant. Later enjoy the orientation tour of Lucerne where you will see Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke (a wooden bridge). Here you will also have some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Tonight, after enjoying dinner at an Indian restaurant we drive to the hotel and check-in. Overnight in Varese

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Day 07: - Guided City tour of Milan - See Leaning tower of Pisa.

After continental buffet breakfast, check-out and drive for Guided City tour of Milan. Later drive to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles. Photograph your family with the Leaning Tower in the backdrop. This evening, drive towards Arezzo. After dinner at an Indian restaurant, check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Arezzo.

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Day 08: - Guided city tour of Rome – Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and square.

After continental buffet breakfast, proceed to Rome. Today, enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant. Next proceed for a city tour of Rome with an expert English speaking local guide. Enter the Vatican City – the smallest country in the world (shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed) Furthermore visit the holy Basilica of St. Peter’s – the incomparable home of architectural and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, which will leave you spellbound. Next, see the imposing Colosseum, a vast

amphitheatre, known for its gladiator fights. Also see the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum and many more sights of this historic city. Tonight enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and check-into your hotel. Overnight in Arezzo.

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Day 09: - Venice – Murano glass demonstration.

After continental buffet breakfast check-out and drive towards Venice. Enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant. Proceed to the pier and board a private boat which will take you to the heart city of Venice – The St. Mark’s Square. 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, Doge’s Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom where you see the glass making demonstration. This evening, after dinner at an Indian restaurant, check-into your hotel.

Overnight in Vicenza.

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Day 10: - Orientation tour of Innsbruck – Swarovski crystal shop - orientation tour of Munich.

This morning, after continental buffet breakfast, check-out and drive to picturesque Austria. On arrival, proceed for an orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the famous Golden Roof as you stroll on cobblestone pathways and get a feel of old European charm. The splendid scenes of the Alps in the background are a perfect picture-postcard setting. After lunch at an Indian restaurant, you will visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Shop in Innsbruck where you can shop for the famous Swarovski crystals. Here you will get an opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family. Later, continue your journey to Munich, one of Europe’s liveliest places. On arrival, we will take you on an orientation tour of Munich. Tonight enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and then proceed to hotel.

Overnight in Munich.

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Day 11: - Fly back home with pleasant memories.

After continental buffet / boxed breakfast, we check-out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback and hand it to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.

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Package Cost Per Person on Twin / Triple Sharing Basis: Rs. 185000/-

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary

ACCOMMODATION:

03 nights at Hotel Ibis CDG or Similar in Paris.
02 nights at Hotel HI Express Affoltern / Thessoni / Terrace or similar in Central Switzerland.
01 night at Hotel Movenpick / Ibis Styles or similar in Bellinzona / Varese.
02 nights at Hotel Etrusco / Planet / Park or similar in Arezzo.
01 night at Hotel Da Porto / Residence / Alfa Fiera or similar in Vicenza.
01 night at Holiday Inn Munich Messe / Mercure Munich Messe or similar in Munich.

MEALS

• Daily Continental buffet breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread, butter, jam, cereals, fruit juice, milk, tea and coffee)

• 05 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches

• 10 Indian Jain / vegetarian /non-vegetarian dinners

• Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian

AIRFARE, VISAS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE

• Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.

• All local taxes and services as of 15th September 2017

• Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour

NOTE

• Cost of ticket taxes, visa fees, and 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 12 years and below 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 agents.

• Passengers taking Ex-Kolkata departure may have to depart one day prior to the departure date mentioned in the brochure. For exact departure date from your hub city please check with your local representative / sales offices / travel agents.

• On certain days, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services /

inclusions will remain the same.

• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned coach and air cool coach in London.

• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative.

• On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.

• A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.

• Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as Air Show, music festivals, ice skating championships etc. you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city. In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels

• Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.

• Some hotels might not have air conditioning.

• Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Normal insurance charges 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.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

• Multiple entry Schengen visa. The costs of Schengen visas are included in your tour price.

• This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees.

• The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for travel to Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France (In case of any change in the European Community visa policy, additional -charges will be applicable.)

PRE / POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN PARIS / MUNICH

(Includes accommodation per person per night and Continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)

Optional will be operated subject to minimum

EX-MUMBAI / DELHI / BENGALURU / CHENNAI / HYDERABAD / AHMEDABAD / KOLKATA / COCHIN

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• If you wish to travel in advance i.e., before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject to availability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity) which will be advised to you by our sales staff / travel agent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 days prior to departure date.

• In case your tour is not ending in United Kingdom and you wish to return from London or any other city in the United Kingdom, the UK departure tax will be advised on confirmation of the deviation date.

• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 250000.

• Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 15th September 2017)

• Taxes as applicable are extra.

• The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.

• No porterage included.

• 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.

• 03 euros per person per day tips for drivers, guides and other service providers

• 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 optional.

POINTS TO BE NOTED

• Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense. • Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. Travel Ahead will not be liable for any loss of belongings/baggage. • The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on 15th September 2017. 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. Travel Ahead 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, milk, cereal, juice, bread and butter. • On certain days packed lunch will be provided. • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Travel Ahead will not be liable for the same. •

The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, 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, 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 etc., the hotels may be blocked out more than two years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries m ay 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. • The Eiffel Tower on certain days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded or for security reasons may be closed. • On certain days, due to closure of the St.

Peter’s basilica 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• A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour. • In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed. • Taxes as applicable. • The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only. • Tours operated are subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in EURO / CHF out of your BTQ at prevailing rate of exchange. • Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.

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