Highlights of the tour
- A relaxed and complete tour of France & Switzerland
- Stay at some of the most beautiful and scenic locations of Switzerland
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels
- Daily local / International / Western / Continental / Indian Veg - Non veg lunches
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners
- Guided city tour of Paris
- Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower
- Cruise on River Seine
- Chance to enjoy the magnificent Lido show
- Visit Versailles Palace
- Visit world famous Louvre Museum
- Visit Cannes
- Visit Perfume factory
- Visit Monte Carlo
- Visit picturesque Zermatt - a car free resort
- An unbelievable excursion to Gornergrat and view the symbol of Switzerland, Matterhorn
- Visit Col du Pillon – Glacier 3000
- Visit Bern – The Charming Medieval Swiss Capital
- Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car
- See the Lion Monument and KapellBrucke in Lucerne
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Chance to visit the scenic town of Interlaken
- Chance to Experience the top of Europe – Jungfraujoch
- Visit Zurich – The financial Capital of Switzerland
- Visit SchoggiLand Chocolate Factory
- See the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- Visit Zermatt, Bern, Lucerne, Engelberg, Schaffhausen & Zurich
- Services of a professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your tour.
Itinerary
Welcome to Paris !!! Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower, Cruise on River Seine.
Today enter the world of “Air Tours Holidays” as you begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at Paris 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.
After Lunch, Visit 2nd level of Eiffel Tower - an unparalleled experience.
Evening enjoy a cruise on the river Seine and admire beautiful monuments of this city. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Later, you have option to visit The magnificent & famous LIDO show on your own.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Paris (LL, D)
Paris – Cultural & fashion center. Guided city tour of Paris. Visit the Versailles Palace – opulent mansion of the Bourbon kings, Louvre Museum.
After Continental Buffet Breakfast, 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.
After Lunch, 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, visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum to see the incomparable and the most prestigious painting of ‘Mona Lisa’- Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece and many more. You also have some free time to shop for perfumes and souvenirs.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel in Paris. (B, LL, D)
Paris - Nice.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to railway station to board the TGV high speed train to Nice. Enjoy Packed Lunch . Check into the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel in Nice. (B, PL, D)
Visit Cannes, Visit perfume factory in Eze Village, Monaco, Onto Monte carlo.
After a buffet breakfast, proceed to a guided tour of Cannes.
After a buffet break fast, today we proceed on a full day excursion of Nice, Cannes, Monaco & Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. We start with a visit to the Promenade des Anglais or English Promanade on the Cote D Azur. Later drive to Cannes and see the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, where the world renowned Cannes film festival held annually. It is a modern building complete red carpet and Allee des Etoiles-Cannes walk of fame. Spend time on the Promanade Croisette.
After Lunch we visit Fragonard perfume factory in Eze village. Next, we proceed to Monaco the second smallest independent state in the world. It is a playground for tourists and a haven for the wealthy. Arrive in Monaco and visit the old town, then see the course used for the Formula One Grand Prix. End your thrilling tour at Monte Carlo, where you will see its palaces, casinos, luxury boutiques and beautiful gardens.
After a delicious hot Indian dinner, drive to your hotel and check in.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel in Nice. (B,LL,D)
Nice – Geneva
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Geneva on arrival orientation tour of Geneva.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Lausanne / Montreux / Vevey. (B,LL,D)
Visit Zermatt – The jewel in the Swiss mountains. Visit Gornergrat – the ultimate Alpine Panorama.
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast, get set for an amazing Alpine experience. Drive to the village of Tasch to board your electric train to the ultimate alpine resort village of Zermatt. Situated at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn, it is a world where electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs are the only modes of transportation. After a local lunch, experience – wonderland as you take the highest open-air cog-wheel railway in Europe to Gornergrat – a panoramic feast. The journey exposes you to 29 peaks higher than 4000 mts. Once in Gornergrat you will be face-to-face, literally, with the Dufourspitze, Switzerland’s highest summit and the Matterhorn – a majestic mountain which has become symbolic with Switzerland. Return back to the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Lausanne / Montreux / Vevey. (B, LL, D)
Visit to Gstaad – Glacier 3000. Visit Bern – the charming medieval Swiss Capital.
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast check out and proceed to visit Glacier 3000. From the top of Gstaad’s glacier you can see 24 summits over 4,000 metres, including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Bernese Alps. Enjoy Indian Lunch at the restaurant.
After lunch, drive to the charming Swiss capital, Bern – the home of Albert Einstein. On arrival, enjoy a tour of this historic city. Bern is the charming city situated on the banks of the River Aare. See the Bear Pit, Gothic Fountains, the famous Clock Tower, etc. Enjoy a stroll down one of the world’s longest shopping promenade – Marketgasse.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Engelberg. (B, L, D)
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven. Lucerne – Orientation Tour. Cruise on Lake Lucerne
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast, proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Enjoy stunning views from the world’s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts). Here visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the snow terrace. After lunch, 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 of the world renowned Swiss watches, knives, chocolates, souvenirs, etc.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Engelberg. (B,L,D)
Day at Leisure Or chance to visit Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe (3454 mts) & Interlaken
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast, the day is free to explore the city. Or you can opt for an excursion to Jungfraujoch – an experience of your life time. Drive to Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.) - a world of eternal ice and snow. Visit the Ice Palace, the highest-altitude ice palace in the world and the Sphinx Terrace, the views from here are considered the best in Switzerland. Later enjoy tour of Interlaken.
Drive to Engel berg.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Engelberg. (B,D)
Visit Schoggi Land Chocolate Factory. See the Rhine falls – in Schaffhausen. Orientation tour of Zurich - the commercial capital.
After a Continental Buffet Breakfast, check out and drive to the largest city and Financial Capital in Switzerland – Zurich. Proceed on an orientation tour of this bustling and charming city. After lunch, proceed to Flawil to visit SchoggiLand at Maestrani Chocolate Factory. During your tour, discover the art of making chocolates and taste a wide variety of delicious Swiss chocolates. Proceed to Schaffhausen to see one of Europe’s natural wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Zurich. (B,L,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.
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Tour Cost & Date
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 2549 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 850 |
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| OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: | ||
| OPTIONAL | PER PERSON | |
| JUNGFRAU WITH CHAMPAGNE LUNCH | US$ 225 | |
| DEPARTURE DATES 2022 | |
| May | 03, 17 |
| June | 07, 21 |
| July | 05, 19 |
| August | 09 |
| September | 06, 20 |
NOTE
PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
Tour info
WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
| FRANCE | |
Paris |
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Nice |
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| SWITZERLAND | |
Zermatt |
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Col du Pillon |
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Bern |
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Engelberg |
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Lucerne |
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Zurich |
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Flawil |
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Schaffhausen |
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ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights at hotel Novotel Suites Villepinte or similar in Paris
- 02 nights at hotel Novotel Aeroport Arenas or similar in Nice
- 02 nights at hotel Novotel Lausanne Bussigny or similar in Lausanne /Montreux / Vevey
- 03 nights at hotel Bellevue or similar in Engelberg
- 01 nights at hotel Novotel Zurich Airport Messe or similar in Zurich
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 Lunches
- 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 & 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 a minimum of 25 full paying guests travelling together.
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.
- 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 Switzerland.
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.