Highlights of the tour
- A complete value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing.
- Stay in convenient & comfortable hotels throughout your holiday
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners.
- Guided city tour of Rome & Paris
- Free time at the Altstadt – Old Town in Heidelberg
- Visit Black Forest - See a Cuckoo clock demonstration
- View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- Visit Zurich – The financial Capital of Switzerland
- Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car with Cliff Walk
- See the Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke in Lucerne
- Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck
- See the Golden Roof and the Maria TheresienStrasse in Innsbruck
- Visit the St. Mark’s Square in Venice on board your chartered boat
- Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice
- Visit the Vatican – St. Peter’s Cathedral
- Visit the majestic Trevi Fountain in Rome
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Geneva – The Garden city
- Cruise on the River Seine.
- Visit 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.
- Chance to see the Lido Show.
- Enjoy the largest observation wheel – The London Eye.
- Guided city tour of London.
- Visit Madam Tussauds wax museum.
- Visit 08 countries in 10 days covering Germany, Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, The Vatican, France & UK.
- Services of a professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your tour.
Itinerary
Welcome to Germany !!!
Today enter the world of “Air Tours Holidays” as you begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at Frankfurt airport, meet tour manager In arrival area situated outside the customs hall and proceed to your hotel & check in. (Early check –in subject to availability). Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet Tour Manager at designated time.
.Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel NH Morfelden or similar in Frankfurt (D)
Heidelberg – Visit the Altstadt (Old Town). Visit the heart of the Black Forest. See a Cuckoo Clock demonstration. View the Rhine falls - in Schaffhausen.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and drive to the beautiful city of Heidelberg - situated on the banks of River Neckar. Visit the Altstadt - Old Town and continue on an orientation tour of this historic city. View the mighty ruins of the Heidelberg castle from the Alstadt and visit the many squares that make up this city’s life. Next, experience a natural wonder as you drive through the mystical Black Forest in Germany, synonymous with the Black Forest Cake and home to the Cuckoo Clocks. Experience the world of Cuckoo Clocks during an interesting demonstration. Later, drive to see one of Europe’s natural wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Affoltern. (B,D)
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven & Lucerne – Orientation Tour. Orientation Tour of Zurich - the commercial capital.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Visit the Financial Capital – Zurich, with an orientation tour of this bustling and charming city. Also, spend some time along the lake of Zurich. Next, enjoy stunning views from the world’s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts) with Cliff Walk(weather permitting) Here, visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace. Later, drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. See the dramatic Lion Monument and the KapellBrucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. You also have some free time for shopping for world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar, in Affoltern. (B,D)
Onto Vaduz – Capital of Liechtenstein. Onto Innsbruck – Tyrolean Capital. Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and, drive to Vaduz & enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Later drive to the Tyrolean capital - Innsbruck and experience the charm of this city as you see some intriguing sights like the Golden Roof and St. Anne’s Column on Maria TheresienStrasse, from where you get spectacular views of the Alps. Next, get set for a glittering experience as you visit the Swarovski Crystal showroom in Innsbruck. Marvel at the display and buy a souvenir for your dear ones. Later, drive to Padova.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel De La Ville / Da Porto or similar, in Vicenza. (B,D)
Venice – The Queen of the Adriatic. Visit famous Murano Glass Showroom
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and proceed to the romantic city of Venice. Board your chartered boat to the traditional centre of the city - Piazza San Marco. This city of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon is sure to leave you mystified. See the St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace, the Campanile and many more sights. Visit a Murano Glass Showroom and see the skills of these master craftsmen.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Planet or similar in Arezzo. (B,D)
Onto Rome – eternal city. Guided city tour of Rome. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica – The Vatican. Onto Pisa - See Leaning Tower.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and drive to Rome – the Eternal City.
Join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of Rome. Start your tour by visiting the St. Peter’s Basilica (Shorts / Mini Skirts or Sleeveless vests not allowed) to be amazed by its artistic and architectural genius.
Your city tour will expose you to beautiful sights like the opulent Colosseum, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and ancient temples and many more sights. See the majestic Trevi Fountain, a fountain of grandeur and wishes. Later drive to the city of Pisa. Hold your breath as you enter “Square of Miracles” and see Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel B&B or similar in Pisa. (B,D)
Visit Geneva - The Garden city
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and drive to the garden city of Geneva, built on the point where the River Rhone flows out of Lake Geneva. See the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Red Cross Building and the magnificent Jet d’ Eau - a majestic fountain that shoots up to about 140 mts. (weather permitting). Visit the English Gardens and see the famous “Horlogefleurie” - “Floral Clock”, a masterpiece of technology and floral art.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight at Hotel QualysBourge en Bresse or similar in Bourg en Bresse. (B,D)
Paris – Cultural & fashion centre. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and depart to the French Capital – Paris, a city seeped in history, art and fashion. On arrival, proceed on a guided city tour with an experienced local English speaking guide. Enjoy many sights like the Arc De Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Champs Elysees, Invalides and many more landmarks. Later, visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled experience.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
. Overnight at Hotel ResidhomeAsnieres or similar in Paris. (B,D)
Day at leisure OR an option to visit the Versailles Palace. Cruise on River Seine
After a buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure for you to explore Paris on your own OR you have an option to visit the Versailles Palace. Experience a guided tour of this opulent mansion of the Bourbon Kings, walk through various rooms of the palace, the Chapel and the famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Also stroll along the Gardens of Versailles which are renowned for its size and awe inspiring landscaping. Later, the afternoon is free at leisure for you to explore the various shopping opportunities on your own.Today, enjoy a cruise on the river Seine and admire beautiful monuments of this city.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel ResidhomeAsnieres or similar in Paris. (B,D)
Experience the Eurostar. Onto London
After a Continental buffet breakfast checkout. Proceed to Gare du Nord station to board the ultramodern train - Eurostar to London. Welcome to London!!!.
Ride the world’s largest observation wheel - The London Eye. Proceed to get the best ever view of this English capital as you get on board the London Eye - one of the world’s largest observation wheel that takes you 450 ft. above the River Thames.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Heston Hyde or similar in London (B,D)
Guided City tour of London. Visit Madam Tussauds Wax Museum
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast, get set to soak in the sights and sounds of this vibrant English city on a guided tour with an experienced local guide. See the Changing of the Guards outside the Buckingham Palace (weather permitting), the Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and many more important landmarks.
Later, visit the Madam Tussauds Wax Museum and meet wax replicas of the world’s most famous personalities. This unparalleled experience is sure to delight the entire family. Enjoy time at leisure on the world famous Oxford Street.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Heston Hyde or similar in London (B,D)
Fly back home
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour.
Tour Cost & Date
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 1999 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 630 |
| NOTES | |
NOTE
| OPTIONAL | PER PERSON |
| LIDO SHOW | US$ 125 |
| VERSAILLES PALACE | US$ 120 |
| DEPARTURE DATES 2022 | |
| May | 06, 20 |
| June | 10, 24 |
| July | 08, 22 |
| August | 12 |
| September | 02, 16 |
NOTES
- Tour starts in Frankfurt on the above mentioned dates. There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
- Cost of Pre/Post Tour accommodation in Frankfurt/London, will be available on request.
Tour info
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEINGS & EXCURSIONS
| GERMANY | |
Heidelberg |
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Black Forest |
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| SWITZERLAND | |
Schaffhausen |
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Zurich |
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Engelberg |
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Lucerne |
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Geneva |
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| AUSTRIA | |
Innsbruck |
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| ITALY | |
Venice |
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Rome |
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Pisa |
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| THE VATICAN | |
Vatican City |
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| FRANCE | |
Paris |
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| UK | |
London |
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ACCOMMODATION
- 01 Night at Hotel NH Morfelden or similar in Frankfurt
- 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar in Affoltern
- 01 Night at Hotel De La Ville or similar in Padova / Vicenza
- 01 Night at Hotel Planet or similar in Arezzo
- 01 Night at Hotel B&B or similar in Pisa
- 01 night at Hotel Qualys Bourg or similar in Bourg en Bresse.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Residhome Aniseres or similar in Paris
- 02 Nights at Hotel Heston Hyde or similar in London
PRE TOUR ACCOMMODATION
- Cost of Pre/Post Tour accommodation in Frankfurt / London, will be available on request.
MEALS MEALS (Abbrev - B: Breakfast, D: Dinner), WATER
- Daily buffet breakfasts at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners
- Two 500 ml water bottles per person per day
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach in the Continent of Europe.
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Europe.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF AIR TICKETS
- COST OF VISAS to travel on this tour
- MEDICAL/TRAVEL Insurance
- Mandatory tipping to drivers & local guides - USD 4 Per Person Per Day
- Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer : The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you are not arriving / departing as per group ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE timings.
- Early Check in / Late Check out
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porter age, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
- Group is operated subject to minimum 25 full paying guests travelling together throughout.
IMPORTANT
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Due to fire hazards and as Rooms in Europe are comparatively smaller in size, it is not advisable for 04 Passengers to stay in 01 Room. You will have to sign a declaration form agreeing to the above fact. The declaration form will have to be duly filled and signed by the client and sent along with the booking form
- Standard Check in at hotels is 1400/1500 hours and check out is 1100/1200 hours.
- Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form.
- Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same.
- Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
Points to be noted
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same.
- Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
- The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizens : No Visa required as on date.
- Green Card Holders : UK Single Entry Visa, Multiple Entries Schengen
- Indian Nationals : UK Single Entry Visa, Multiple Entries Schengen
- Cost of above mentioned Visa is not included in your tour price
- The Schengen visa is valid for travel into Germany, Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, The Vatican & France
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are releases within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimate to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 500 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 60 days prior to departure |
| Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
| Cancellation between 59 – 45 days prior to departure | 30% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 44 – 30 days prior to departure | 60% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 29 – 15 days prior to departure | 75% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Mandatory travel requirements:
Keeping in view the safety of all travellers and as per the requirement of various countries, only people who have completed both the vaccinations at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour
Cancellation due to Border Closures:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Airtours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of USD 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount
The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and / or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company. Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.
Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.