European Highlights - 14 Days / 13 Nights

Italy , Vatican , Austria, Switzerland , Germany , Netherlands , Belgium , France


  • Daywise Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Price
  • Hotel Details
  • Terms and conditions

Day 1 : ROME (ITALY) – (B,L,D)

Assemble at your nearest international airport to board flight for Rome. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to a Restaurant for a quick Breakfast. After breakfast, board your coach and proceed to Rome. On arrival, be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum. We shall then proceed to an Indian restaurant to enjoy a delicious Indian Lunch. Later drive to your hotel and check-in. (STD Check in: 2.00 P.M). Rest of the afternoon is free to rest and explore the city on your own. Later in the evening we drive you to a Indian Restaurant for Dinner. Overnight @ Rome.

Day 2 : ROME – FLORENCE (ITALY) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, Check out and proceed to Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peters Basilica. Visit the Pantheon which was built in 126AD and boasts the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. After Lunch board your coach and drive to your Hotel in Florence .Rest of the evening is free to explore the city on your own. Later in the evening we drive you to an Indian Restaurant for Dinner. Overnight @ Florence.

Day 3 : FLORENCE / PISA – VENICE (ITALY) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to Florence City tour. On arrival, be greeted by your local professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce , statue of David and the Piazelle Michelangelo . After a delicious Indian lunch drive to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles. Photograph your family with the Leaning Tower in the backdrop. You also have some free time to shop. Later in the evening drive to Venice - the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive architecture and famous gondola rides. After a sumptuous Indian dinner at a restaurant check into your hotel. Overnight @ Venice.

Day 4 : VENICE – INNSBRUCK (AUSTRIA) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, Check out and Begin your day with a boat ride to the heart of the traditional city of Venice – The St. Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in the world. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, as you catch a glimpse of the serene waters of the Adriatic Sea. Later, you will be taken on an unforgettable gondola ride through the smaller canals for a true depiction of this lagoon city. Also visit the Murano Glass Showroom and purchase some beautiful Murano glass items. After lunch drive to Innsbruck in Austria. Later in the evening check in to your Hotel in Innsbruck. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight @ Innsbruck.

Day 5 : INNSBRUCK – LUCERNE / ENGELBERG (SWITZERLAND) – (B,L,D)

This morning, after breakfast, check out and Proceed for an orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse. Stroll on cobblestone pathways and get a feel of old world European charm. Later, enjoy a funicular ride to reach Hungerburg from where you will get fantastic views of the city of Innsbruck and the surrounding Alps. After a scenic treat, return back. Enjoy a hot Indian meal for lunch. Later in the afternoon proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Museum. Enjoy a mesmerizing experience in to 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 for your family. Next, proceed to Lucerne /Engelberg in Switzerland. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner specially prepared for you. Overnight @ Lucerne / Engelberg.

Day 6 : LUCERNE / ENGELBERG – INTERLAKEN (SWITZERLAND) – (B,L,D)

This morning, after breakfast,join us on an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch. On arrival board a cogwheel train to the top of Mt.Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view life-sized ice sculptures, visit the Sphinx observation tower for spectacular views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. Today, you have an Indian lunch specially arranged for you on top of Jungfraujoch. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. Later, drive to the oldest tourist resort in Switzerland, Interlaken. Here enjoy shopping and breathtaking scenery. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner.Overnight @ Lucerne / Engelberg.

Day 7 : LUCERNE / ENGELBERG – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your Europe tour – visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Ascend 10,000ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes. At Mt. Titlis have free time to play in the snow and visit the ice caves or take a unique professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. Depart for Lucerne to view the Lion Monument and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the town. Here you will also have some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne. Tonight, after a delicious Indian dinner return back to your hotel. Overnight at Lucerne / Engelberg.

Day 8 : LUCERNE / ENGELBERG – COLOGNE (GERMANY) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to cologne. Cologne fourth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich), is the largest city both in the German Federal State of North Rhine - Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants. Cologne is located on both sides of the RhineRiver. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Arch bishop of Cologne. Arrive and enjoy the guided city orientation tour of cologne and also visit the cologne cathedral. Later proceed to check in at hotel. Overnight @ Cologne.

Day 9 : COLOGNE – AMSTERDAM (NETHERLAND)

After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital city and most populous city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Arrive and enjoy the city orientation tour of Volendam. Visit a cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory. See a demonstration of how cheese is made and wooden shoes are carved out of wooden blocks before continuing to the amazing city of Amsterdam to enjoy a tranquil canal cruise. We visit Volendam Fishing Village at the IJsselmeer, characterized by countless little houses around the small fishing port. Later, discover Amsterdam in a novel manner as we take you on a cruise along its canals, the best way to see this captivating city. Enjoy dinner in the comfort of your hotel. Later check in at Hotel. Overnight @ Amsterdam.

Day 10 : AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast check out from Amsterdam and proceed further to Belgium. Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and headquarters for NATO. On arrival, we visit the world renowned Grand Place and the legendary Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michael’s Church. Enroute a photo stop at the Atomium is also included. After a hot delicious Indian meal for dinner, transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight @ Brussels.

Day 11 : BRUSSELS – PARIS (FRANCE) – (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we check out and proceed to the glamorous city of Paris. On arrival in Paris, enjoy an Indian lunch and then we check into the hotel. This evening, we take you on an Illumination tour of Paris. See the famous landmarks of Paris – the city of lights, magically lit up. Later in the evening, enjoy dinner and then back to Hotel. A perfect end to this beautiful day. Overnight @ Paris.

Day 12 : PARIS – (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, join us for some fun, adventure and entertainment on our tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides (all included).This afternoon, enjoy Indian lunch. Meet your favorite cartoon characters like Mickey, Minnie and Donald and later enjoy the Seine river cruise. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner before we drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Paris.

Day 13 : PARIS – (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will 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 many more. Indian lunch will be provided today. Next, 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. The glamorous city of Paris. Tonight, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the world - famous Lido show followed by Dinner. Overnight in Paris.

Day 14 : Departure – (B)

After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to airport to board flight for onward destination. Tour ends on arrival with sweet memories.

  • Cost of your Round Trip Economy Class Airfare with Taxes.
  • Cost of your Overseas Travel Insurance policy valid for the duration of the tour covered for Passengers upto the age of 70 years.
  • Schenghen VISA Charges
  • Compulsory Tips of EUR 3 per person per day.
  • Stay in above mentioned hotels / similar hotel. Subject to availability.
  • Daily breakfast in hotel.
  • Additional breakfast in Rome in restaurant on the day of arrival.
  • Lunches & Dinner in Indian restaurant as mentioned above in Itinerary. (Veg & Non Veg)
  • Service of a luxury coach for the above itinerary throughout the tour.
  • Service of English speaking Driver.
  • Service of English speaking local guide for 2 to 3 Hrs city orientation tour in Rome / Florence/ Venice / Cologne / Volendam / Brussels / Paris.
  • Any personal expenses like laundry charges, mini bar, telephone charges, porterage etc.
  • Anything not specially mentioned in inclusions column.
  • GST 3.09%
Person
Price
Adult in Twin / Triple sharing
Rupee 1,99,000
Child with Bed
Rupee 1,65,000
Child Sharing bed with Parents
Rupee 1,35,000
Infant
Rupee 19,999
Single Room Supplement
Rupee 44,000
*Rates valid till May 2016
4 Star
Place
Hotel Names
ROME
G Hotel or Sim
FLORENCE / PISA
PARK Hotel California or Sim
VENICE
Alexandria Hotel or Sim
INNSBRUCK
Alpin Park Hotel or Sim
ENGELBERG
Terrace Hotel or Sim
COLOGNE
Maritim Hotel or Sim
AMSTERDAM
NH Zotomeer Hotel or Sim
BRUSSELS
Courtyard Marriott or Sim
PARIS
Aparty City St Maurice or Sim
Organization

The purchase of any travel services offered by Holidays4u , constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Holidays4u, and represents your acceptance of Holidays4u’s Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking. You are advised to check on our websites or speak to our Holiday Experts to request the latest version of the Terms & Conditions prior to booking your vacation.

Important Notes :

Our packages are individual services and not groups and circuits closed with guides. Only during the regular excursion included in the package the passengers will be guided with a group.

The order of events and places visited can change from the original program due to weather or operational problems and holidays in each country and city, possibility of transport, museums, shows, etc., can change their usual schedules and remain closed without notice.

Services

Air Transport

The packages do not include the price of air transport, unless otherwise mentioned, in “The Package includes”. Airline tickets, when included is issued with the unique contract between the passenger and the air company. The air company is not responsible in any event if the passenger is not on board.

Transfers

As specified in the itinerary, including transport by taxi or minivan or Coach and assistance in most routes. The arrival and departure transfers of packages are made based on dates as per the booking . In the case of loss of connection or last minute changes, the passenger must contact directly and immediately Holidays4u for modification of time of your arrival transfer (two hours before of the time entered) under penalty of losing this service as no show. If client has lost luggage on arrival at the airport, we request to inform one of our representatives (assistant or driver) to wait at the airport. People with special conditions shall notify this request for an appropriate transfer.

Hotels

All hotels offered in our packages were selected between the best of each category and include daily breakfast and taxes. If availability does not exist for a specific hotel mentioned, similar hotels will be used. If guests want a specific hotel, in another location and different from those used in the packages, you can request during the booking and the confirmation is subject to availability and appropriate supplement.

Keeping in mind the itinerary, we take great care to select the locations of hotels, which are chosen both for their comfort and value for money. Due to conventions and trade fairs, etc in the cities 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 itineraries may have to be amended / altered. All hotels are twin bedded (in Europe) and in keeping with European standards are comparatively small. Single rooms are much smaller than twin-bedded rooms. General check in time is usually 2 p.m. and check out time is usually 12 Noon ., early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability unless pre-paid and booked in advance.

Any damage caused to the hotel property by you will have to be paid by you directly to the hotel and we would not be responsible and / or liable for the same.

“All clients will be expected to pay a deposit to the hotels, as per hotel policy upon check in. This is mainly for extras/damages etc. Should there be no costs involved; the same will be refunded to the client. Suggest not to pay deposit by debit or credit cards. This policy cannot be waived & must be complied by all clients ”

Accomodation

On Double occupancy, double beds in hotel rooms are not subject to confirmation, only offered to the guests subject to availability on the day of check in. On triple occupancy, mostly, is made from the double room with an additional bed. A double room has a queen-size bed and a twin room has two separate beds. Requests for double rooms will be subject to availability and in cases when a double is not available, we will provide you with a twin room. We recommend a maximum of only three persons in one room. Triple rooms are usually no larger than twin rooms and the third bed is often a rollaway bed or cot placed in a twin room. Modern facilities such as attached toilets with showers / bathtubs are provided. The prices for single occupancy is for individual rooms.

Cruises

All cruise itineraries, prices and ships are subject to change without prior notice by shipping companies. The conditions and specific information of shipping companies responsible for cruises can be found on their own brochures or websites. Due to variation of fuel prices during the year an additional surcharge for fuel on the packages may apply, this information will be notified in due time. If you have any doubt or require additional information, please, consult our Holiday Experts.

Tours & Sightseeing

The tours include air conditioned coach and professional guides in English . All tours and excursions for cruises as well as excursions not mentioned in “Package includes” are not included in the packages being optional.

Meals

As specified in the descriptions of the routes. Services described in the “Packages includes” containing “Lunch and Dinner ” . Meal coupons will be provide which can be redeemed at our partner restaurants . In the event , the reservation is made under the guest name in Restaurants – Coupons will not be provided.

Policy

Prices

All prices are subject to change without prior notification, due to increase by hotels and operators, shipping companies, exchange fluctuation or fuel surcharges.

Not Included in the Package Price

Airline tickets and airport taxes (except those which are specified), costs of passports and visas, laundry services, phone calls, beverages, meals not indicated in the itinerary, tips any type, personal costs, baggage excess and its transfer, optional tours and excursions during the cruise and anything that is not mentioned in specific package.

Deposits & Final Payment

A mandatory deposit of 10,000 per person, per package (which will not be refunded) or full payment if the value is less than 30,000 in the booking. The rest of payment shall be 21 days prior to arrival. Booking made less than 21 days prior to guest arrival, must have full payment.

Children’s Discount

Children’s discounts will be available upon request.

Cancellations / Refunds

All cancellations must be made in writing and will be answered within 24 hours of receipt by our operator. A reservation should be considered cancelled only after receiving our confirmation of such cancellation. If a cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to the arrival of guest, the cancellation expenses will be charged according to the following table:

Days
Price
60 - 45 days before arrival
10% of total price
44 - 30 days before arrival
25% of total price
29 - 15 days before arrival
50% of total price
14 - 08 days before arrival:
75% of total price
07 - 00 days or if have no show of passenger
100% of total price
 

There will be no refund for unused services or changes in itineraries made by passengers without permission. During the performance of Tour, the guest must contact and request changes of the reservation directly with the local agent representative.

Baggage

Passenger shall be fully responsible for their luggage and personal belongings during the course of the trip. Regarding to land transport, luggage and other personal belongings should be kept with you, whatever part of the vehicle that will be placed and will be transported at the risk of the user. Baggage on air transport, rail, sea or driving, conditions of transport companies will apply, being the ticket passage, the document binds the mentioned companies to the passenger. If client suffer any baggage damage, loss or delay, the passenger must present a claim against the Transport Company. For transport of large volumes of luggage such as bicycles, surfboards, etc, a supplement will apply (please consult). The tour packages in tourist class can have a piece of 20kg in air transport. The company may charge a supplement or can refuse baggage that exceed this weight or parts. Recommended not to store valuables, medication, passport, documents or money inside baggage. If you want to have this procedure, make a statement before travelling.

Tips / Taxes / Tickets

Tickets to museums and sites during excursions are included. Not included any kind of tip, and the tips are at your discretion.

Travel Documents

Passenger must have valid passport, and visas for the countries that require them. Under 18 years old must have an authorization letter written and signed by their parents or guardians as such document can be requested by any authority. In the case of loss of a document for passenger such as hotel voucher, ferries tickets, air tickets, etc, Holidays4u will not be held responsible and the penalty that will apply for a new booking and issuance of such documents.

Health Requirements

Any physical or mental disability requiring special attention or treatment must be noted at time of reservation. The tour operator and/or its representative reserve the right to exclude such passengers if necessary, unless prior arrival for their participation has been obtained from local, cruise and land operators.

Travel Insurance

Our packages do not include travel insurance, for this to protect your investment, we recommend for you to purchase full travel insure that will cover the entire cost of your trip in case cancellation, trip interruption for any reason, etc. The best insurance for you can be indicated by your travel agent.

Personal Attention

The staff of Holidays4u are available 24 hours / 7 days a week, anytime of day or night, to help the customer to resolve any inconvenience. Incidents that are not reported to our attention during clients stay, cannot be treated with attention and appropriate action and certainly cannot be considered after the client’s departure.

Responsibility

Holidays4u is a Tourist Operator in Chennai and representative acting as agents between the client and the local operators, land, hotels, cruises and transport companies related with the booking made through Operator. Responsibility of Operator and Representatives are limited. The services received by passengers of several suppliers of package or service accepted are the responsibility of the same, for this Holidays4u cannot be responsible for loss and personal injury or materials suffered for whatever reason, and the complaint must be notified to local suppliers. The Operator and their representatives not accept responsibility in case of damage, loss, accident, injury, illness or other irregularities caused by defects in vehicles used for transport, or for failures and for non-compliance by local operators, or any agency associated, including its employees are involved with booking through the Tour Operator. The Operator and its representatives are not responsible for any consular, political, military complications created voluntarily or involuntarily by the passenger or by any other person or reason. Also reserves the right to change or cancel the contract packages when necessary for any sudden, climatic factors, conflicts and the others event