GROUP DEPARTURE (Jewels Of Europe)
 
Tour Valid From:
Jan 28, 2012 To Nov 23, 2012

Tour Summary:
14 Nights / 15 Days

09 Countries:
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Austria
Italy

Visit:

London
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
Cologne
Heidelberg
Black Forest
Schaffhausen
Lucerne
Vaduz
Innsbruck
Venice
Florence
Pisa
Rome

Highlights:

London: Guided City Tour, Entry to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and London Eye. London to Paris by (Eurostar).

France: Paris- Eiffel Tower (II Level), Guided city tour covering Arc de Triomphe, The Notre Dame Cathedral, Concorde Square, The Invalids, The Opera Garnier, Champs Elysees and Galleries Lafayette and Disneyland in Paris.

Belgium: Orientation tour of Brussels including Photo stop at the Grand Place, Mannekin Pis Statue & Atomium.

Amsterdam: Canal cruise, a photo-stop at a wind mill. Visit Keukenhof Garden (until May 15th, 2012) OR visit Madurodam, Wooden shoe factory and cheese factory.

Germany: Black Forest - Drubba, Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg.

Switzerland: Schaffhausen-Rhine Fall, Engelberg - Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer & Lunch

Lucerne: Kappelbruke Bridge, Lion Monument.

Liechtenstein: Vaduz, enjoy a Toy train ride.

Austria: Innsbruck - Visit Swarovski Crystal World Museum at Wattens and the Golden Roof in Innsbruck

Italy: Venice Vaporetto Taxi Ride, St. Marks Square - St. Marks Basilica, the Ducal Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Murano Glass Factory Florence Photo stop at Piazza Michelangelo

Rome: Visit Time Elevator, Guided city tour of Rome with Panoramic tour of Vatican city, Colloseum, St. Peters Basilica, Victor Emmanuel II monument and the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Visit Vatican Museum - Sistine Chapel.


Destinations                      Hotels                                                     Nights
London                           Park Inn Heathrow or similar                 2
Paris                              Novotel Aulnay Sous Bios or similar        2
Amsterdam area               NH Leeuwenhorst or similar                  1
Heidelberg/ Mannheim        Park Inn Mannheim or similar                1
Lucerne Area                   Hotel Terrace or similar                        3
Innsbruck                        Bon Alpina / All Seasons or similar         1
Venice / Padova / Mestre   NH Mantegna or similar                       1
Pisa                                My One Hotel EURO or similar              1
Rome                              Ibis Pomezia or similar                        2

Meals:
(14 Breakfast, 11 Indian Lunches & 14 Indian Dinners)
Breakfast: Bread, Butter, Jam, Cereal, Milk, Tea, Coffee and Juice.
Dinner: Enjoy Delicious Indian / Jain Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Meals in Europe on KDM Group  Tours.


Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive London
London Eye
Upon arrival meet our experienced tour manager at the arrival hall. Check-in to the hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a ride on London Eye followed by dinner at an Indian restaurant & overnight stay in hotel. (Indian Dinner).

Day 2: London
Guided City Tour & Madame Tussauds
After a continental breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of London with photo stop at few of the attractions such as Buckingham Palace to see the Parade - change of guards (subject to operation), London Bridge, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge. Later, proceed for a visit to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. In the evening, dinner at an Indian restaurant & overnight stay in hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner).

Day 3: London (Eurostar) Paris
Guided City Tour with Eiffel Tower II Level
After a continental breakfast, board your Eurostar train to Paris.  Upon arrival, we proceed for lunch, followed by a visit to Eiffel tower II level and guided city tour which includes Arc de Triomphe, The Notre Dame Cathedral, photo stop at the Louvre Museum (not from inside), Concorde Square, The Invalids, The Opera Garnier, Champs Elysees, Galleries Lafayette. Dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner).

Day 4: Paris - Disneyland
Day visit to Disneyland Paris
Optional: Grand Evening in Paris with Lido Show, Seine river cruise with Illumination tour.
After a continental breakfast, we have the day to explore the most renowned Resort - Disneyland Paris. The theme park opened in 1992 in Marne-la-Vallee, and is the most visited attraction of its kind in Europe. Built by Walt Disney Company, it is Disneyworld and Disneyland USA?s little European brother.  The entertainment behemoth boasts no fewer than 52 attractions on a 55-hectare site, a 7-hotel complex, a campsite, a ranch, a golf course and gardens. Meet your favorite Disney characters at the Main Street. Smile, and let the Disney magic take over! Evening return back to the city and enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Thereafter, coach will proceed to the hotel. We now suggest a Grand Evening in Paris that includes the cruise on river Seine & world Famous Lido Show followed by an Illumination tour of Paris. See the famous landmarks of Paris - the city of lights, magically lit up. A perfect end to this beautiful evening!!! (Breakfast, Indian Dinner)

Day 5: Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam Area
Brussels Orientation tour - Canal cruise in Amsterdam
After a continental breakfast, we will depart on our onward journey to Brussels.
Upon arrival into Brussels, take a photo stop at Mannekin Pis Statue. This is followed by an orientation tour of Grand Place, Town Hall, Guild Houses, Serclaes Monument and thereafter, photo stop at the Atomium, a 335 feet tall structure representing the concept of an iron molecule enlarged 165 billion times. After lunch, we proceed to Amsterdam for the famous canal cruise. Enjoy a hot dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel in Amsterdam/ Hague Area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 6: Amsterdam - Keukenhof Garden or Madurodam- Miniature Holland- En-route visit Cologne Cathedral - Heidelberg
Photo stop at Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg
After a continental breakfast, we visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, popular for the Tulips (till May 15th, 2012) or we will visit Madurodam (The world-famous miniature city Madurodam is an excellent place to familiarise with all the surprising features the Netherlands has to offer. Later, drive a scenic ride to Mannheim via Cologne, where we will visit the Cologne Cathedral. After lunch, we proceed to Heidelberg. Later, enjoy a Photo stop outside Heidelberg Castle and then arrive in to Mannheim. In the evening, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay in Mannheim/ Heppenheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 7: Heidelberg - Schaffhausen ? Lucerne Area
Black forests - Cuckoo Clocks - Onto Rhine Falls
After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Black Forest region and visit Drubba, where you can see a demonstration of how Cuckoo clocks are made. Buy one of the original cuckoo clocks as a souvenir. You also have an opportunity to eat the famous Black Forest Cake. After lunch, we will leave for Schaffhausen. Here we will have time to Photo stop the Europe?s biggest and most powerful Rhine Falls and also enjoy a boat ride. Later, we will proceed to the hotel after an Indian dinner and overnight stay in Lucerne area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 8: Lucerne - Engelberg - Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer Ride & Lunch - Lucerne Orientation
After a continental breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to the highest Glacier destination and the biggest ski and snow-board paradise in Central Switzerland. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which is at 10,000 ft and is the highest peak in central Switzerland. Explore the journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable car rides. You will be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows, scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. See almost 200 cable cars sporting different flags. Lookout for cable car number 73 that carries the Indian flag! The last leg of the ascent will be in the world?s first rotating cable car called the Titlis Rot air. At Mt. Titlis, you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Grotto enjoy lunch at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the "Ice-Flyer", an enclosed ski lift that travels a few meters down over the Titlis Glacier. We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the world. See the Lion Monument, Lowendenkmal, hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. You may take a stroll across the Kappelbruke - the world?s oldest covered wooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss River. Enjoy an Indian dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Lucerne area.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 9: Day Free - Lucerne - Jungfraujoch - Lucerne Area
Optional: Jungfraujoch with Ice Palace & Lunch - Interlaken (Optional)
After a continental breakfast, the day is free in the comforts of your hotel. Or we suggest an exciting full day excursion to Jungfraujoch. At 11,332 ft., it is the highest railway station in Europe and called the Top of Europe. Switzerland?s most breathtaking scenery awaits you, which can only be reached through a 7.3 km long cog railway tunnel. Capture some memorable experiences in Ice Palace, the Ice Plateau. After lunch at the famous Bollywood restaurant, we will proceed for our return journey to Interlaken.  The holiday resort, rich in tradition, is situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This is one of the locations where most of the Indian movies and serials have been shot. We later proceed for dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel in Lucerne area. (Breakfast, Optional Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 10: Lucerne - Innsbruck
Vaduz Toy Train - Swarovski Crystal Museum - Innsbruck Orientation tour
After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Vaduz. The capital of the principality of Liechtenstein is very popular with tourists from all over the world for its view of the majestic Castle of Vaduz, cozy street cafes and vineyards. After enjoying the Toy Train ride, you also have the opportunity of getting your passports stamped at a nominal fee at this picturesque capital town. Enjoy lunch, en-route from Vaduz; we proceed to Wattens, where we will explore the world of Crystals in the visit of Swarovski Crystal Museum. We now proceed to Innsbruck, situated on the banks of Inns river. On arrival, we take you on an orientation tour of Innsbruck. See the Goldenes Dachl - the Golden roof, an ornate Gothic balcony and a symbol of the city. Also see the 17th Century fountain with the equestrian statue of King Leopold V, St. Annes Column, the Triumph forte - Innsbrucks arch of celebration grief and the Heiblinghaus, a building resembling a wedding cake. Enjoy an Indian dinner and then overnight stay at your hotel in Innsbruck. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 11: Innsbruck - Venice Area
Orientation tour of Venice
After a continental breakfast, we will drive on a scenic journey to Venice. Enjoy lunch, en-route upon arrival, you will be taken on an orientation tour of Venice, which is an archipelago of 118 islands, 170 canals and about 400 bridges. We drive over Mussolini's Bridge of Liberty and then take a water taxi ride over the Giudecca canal to St. Marks Square, the very heart of Venice. Here see the historic Ducal Palace, the infamous prison, the Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite Clock Tower and the baroque splendor of St. Marks Basilica.  We then visit the Murano Glass factory, where a master craftsman will demonstrate the art of creating the famous Venetian blown glass. Enjoy an Indian dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Venice. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 12: Venice ? Pisa - En-route get a bird eye's over view of Florence city
Leaning tower of Pisa
After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Florence. On arrival at the Piazza Michelangelo, which is on a hill on the south bank of the Arno River, just east of the center of Florence, get a bird's eye-view of the city of Florence. Designed in 1869 by Poggi, it offers a great view of the city, and is a very popular tourist destination.  After lunch, drive to Pisa. On arrival, visit the ?Field of Miracles?, wherein stands the grand Romanesque Pisan styled marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery and the Bell Tower, known throughout the world as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In the evening, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel in Pisa. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner).

Day 13: Pisa - Rome
Rome Guided City tour including Time Elevator
After an early continental breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed to the Capital city of Rome.
On arrival, enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant and then proceed to the Time Elevator show - a 5th-dimensional experience that puts you at the heart of action so real you'll feel part of history! Time Elevator Rome combines education and entertainment in such a unique way that it has become an essential part of any visit to Rome for all ages. See Rome from above, flying over the city, watching it burn with Nero. Through your headset, hear Brutus plotting to kill Caesar - in your language. Feel the action, thanks to spectacular special effects that will surprise and amuse you.  After lunch, we go on a guided city tour of Rome and panoramic tour of Vatican city. See Piazza Venezia and the colossal Victor Emmanuel II Monument, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Italian re-unification. Relive the thrills of historic Rome as you view the ancient Roman and Imperial Forums. Also see the famous Trevi Fountain. A Roman legend assures your return to Rome if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain.  In the evening, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel in Rome.  (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 14: Rome
Visit Vatican Museum - Sistine Chapel
After a continental breakfast, we take you to the Vatican. The world?s smallest nation is the seat of Christianity and St. Peters Basilica, the world?s largest cathedral, which will amaze you with its size, beauty and splendor. After lunch, visit Sistine Chapel - the best-known chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican. In the evening, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at your hotel in Rome. (Breakfast, Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Day 15: Departure from Rome
After an early continental breakfast, kindly check-out and board your coach to proceed for your onward journey to the Rome airport. Fly Back with Happy memories.(Breakfast)


    Optional Tours in EURO
    Adult
    child
    Grand Evening in Paris with Lido Show, river Seine Cruise and illumination tour
    125
    90
    Day Excursion to Jungfroujoch incl. of Lunch and Visit to interlaken
    150
    115

    Travel Dates (Ex Delhi/Mumbai)
    MONTH
    DATE
    MAY
    2,16,25
    JUNE
    6,13,20

    Remarks
    Initial booking amount (non refundable)
    INR 20,000
    Surcharge Dates
    25, 30 th May and 20 Jun?2012
    Deviation chargesairfare difference will be charged extra
    INR 5,000
    Supplement for direct joiner without airfare
    Euro 150
    Single Room Supplement
    Euro 125
    Pre/Post Night
    Euro 125

    Payment Terms
    Initial Booking Amount
    INR 20,000
    30 percent of the tour cost required
    45 days prior to the Depature Date
    50 percent of the tour cost required
    30 days prior to the Departure Date
    100 percent of the tour cost required
    15 days prior to the Departure Date
    Cancellation Policy
    Initial Amount of INR 25,000-30,000 is non Refundable at any point post booking
    60 percent of the tour cost will be charged
    30 days prior to the Departure Date
    100 percent fo the tour cost will be charged
    15 days prior to the Departure Date

     

Tour Includes:
  • Return Economy Class Airfare with taxes (as on 05th October?2011).
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Schengen visa.
  • Continental Buffet Breakfast
  • Meals (14 Breakfast, 11 Indian Lunch & 14 Indian Dinners)
  • Guided Tour Attractions, Sightseeing & entrance as per the itinerary
  • All transfers by deluxe coach as per mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of KDM Tour Manager

Tour Excludes:
  • UK Visa fees.
  • GST@2.575%would be applicable as follows:
  1. On the Indian Rupee component of the tour price if the EURO amount towards the overseas services is paid in respective foreign currency
  2. On the entire tour price if the cost of overseas services is also paid in Indian Rupees
  • Overseas Travel insurance of `1,500 Valid for 15 days below 60 years of age (will be charged extra).
  • Any Increase in the airfare, fuel Surcharge Taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket before the issuance of Flight Tickets shall be charged extra irrespective of the Booking date.
  • Cost of extension / deviation of air ticket
  • Events, Trade Fairs Surcharges will applicable on specific departure dates.
  • Any other expenses of personal nature
  • Portages at hotels, Airport and Sea Ports
  • Anything not mentioned in Cost includes box such as Currency Fluctuation i.e. currently taken as on 05th Oct 2011. 01 EURO = 65 INR. ROE: Rate of exchange as on date of final payment will be applicable.
  • Tips to the coach driver will be EURO 3 per person per day, the same is mandatory, to be paid before departure in India (Adult/Child).
  • Remarks: Yatra holds the right to change the Airline & Travel Date (any point of time before the departure of the Tour; alternate options will be advised incase this happens).

Note:
Ex: BLR / MAA / HYD / CCU: Additional INR 7,500/- to the above price. Suggested Excursions: ?Grand Evening in Paris (Lido Show, River Seine Cruise & Illumination Tour) EURO 125 EURO 90 ?Day Excursion to Jungfraujoch with Lunch & Interlaken Orientation Tour EURO 150 EURO 115

Price
  (Value in INR )
Particulars Twin
Per Person/ starting price** 173599
 
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