Fusion Europe - Thomas Cook India

HIGHLIGHTS
“Fusion Europe”
08 Nights / 09 Days
• Visit 04 countries in 9 days:
France: Paris
Switzerland: Central Switzerland, Engelberg, Lucerne
Italy: Pisa, Florence, Rome, Venice
Vatican: Vatican City
• A tour at a budget price.
• Delicious Jain / vegetarian / non - vegetarian Indian meals.
• Guided city tour of Paris.
• Visit the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.
• Enjoy romantic Seine cruise in Paris.
• Chance to enjoy a fun-filled trip to Euro Disney in Paris.
• Chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show.
• Stay 03 nights in Central Switzerland.
• Chance to visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car and scenic Lucerne.
• Chance to be on Top of Europe – Jungfraujoch with Champagne lunch and an orientation tour of Interlaken.
• Guided city tour of Florence.
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa – one of the wonders of the world.
• Guided city tour of Rome.
• Visit the magnificent St. Peters Cathedral at the Vatican City.
• Cruise to the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square.
• Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice.
• Professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers travelling with you throughout your tour in
Europe.
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Day 1
Bien Venue! Arrive in the glamour capital of the world – Paris known for fashion houses, art museums,
elegant avenues, beautiful monuments and exciting cabarets. Enjoy the sights of Paris on a guided city
tour. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower (2nd Level). Enjoy a romantic Seine
cruise in Paris. What’s More, tonight you have a chance to see the world-famous music and dance
extravaganza – The Lido Show.
Bon voyage! Today you are off on your exciting European tour with Thomas Cook, as you board your flight to Paris.
Arrive at Paris airport, where you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager / Local representative
outside the baggage hall. Later we take you on an exhilarating city tour of Paris 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. Next, we proceed to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower (2nd
level), from where you will have a splendid view of this beautiful city. Later, enjoy a romantic Seine cruise as we sail
past some of the historical monuments on the River Seine. Tonight, a hot Indian dinner awaits you at an Indian
restaurant. Later this evening, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show – an
unforgettable experience on your tour.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Mercure or similar, in Paris.
Day 2
Day at Leisure OR you have a choice to join us on a fun - filled trip to Disney Park OR Disney Studios -
Europe’s most famous attractions..
After a continental breakfast at the hotel, day is at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Paris on your own OR you
have a choice to join us for some fun, adventure and entertainment on our full-day 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. Indian lunch will be provided. Tonight,
enjoy Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Mercure or similar, in Paris.
Day 3
Onto Switzerland
After a Continental breakfast, sit back and relax in your coach as we travel to Switzerland. Indian lunch will be
provided. On arrival, check-in to your hotel that is situated amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. This location has been
specially chosen for you to get a real feel of Switzerland. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Viktoria / Europe / Central / Angels Lodge or similar in Central Switzerland.
Day 4
Today you have a chance to join us on an all inclusive Alpine excursion tour to the wonderful world of
Jungfraujoch – the top of Europe – at 3,454 metres. Enjoy a champagne lunch on top. Get set for a
memorable experience.
This morning, after a continental breakfast, the day is at leisure OR you can opt to visit the top of Europe
Jungfraujoch. Get ready for an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter
with snow and ice – a genuine ‘high-point’ of your tour! Sit back in your coach as we proceed to the beautiful town of
‘Lauterbrunnen’, 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! This is a trip to
another world – a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice
Palace and many more attractions all included on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. Today, you have a chance to
enjoy champagne lunch specially arranged for you at Jungfraujoch – one of the many great experiences on your tour!
Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese
Oberland Mountains. Treasure these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. This evening enjoy a
sumptuous Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Viktoria / Europe / Central / Angels Lodge or similar in Central Switzerland.
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Day 5
Today you have a chance to have full day of fun and excitement as we take you to visit Mt. Titlis with its
beautiful scenery and an adventurous ride up the snow-clad Swiss Alps in Rotair – the world’s first
revolving cable-car. Visit scenic Lucerne.
After a continental breakfast at your hotel, the day is free OR you have a chance to visit Mt. Titlis and Lucerne.
Adventure awaits you in a sensational cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis. Marvel at the world’s first revolving cable-car
ride, 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 breathtaking panorama unfolds. Next we proceed to scenic
Lucerne. Enjoy a delicious Indian lunch on arrival. Next, you will visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke
(wooden bridge) on the orientation tour of Lucerne. Later, you have some free time to shop for famous Swiss
watches, knives and chocolates. Enjoy a scenic cruise in the serene waters of Lake Lucerne. Tonight enjoy a delicious
Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Viktoria / Europe / Central / Angels Lodge or similar in Central Switzerland.
Day 6
Visit Pisa and see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, visit Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance, former
home of the Medicis.
After a continental breakfast at the hotel, check-out and board the coach as we drive you to Pisa to visit the Square
of Miracles. Remain spellbound as you approach this precariously leaning tower. Indian lunch will be provided. Later,
we drive you to Florence – the capital of Tuscany. On arrival, meet your English speaking local guide who will show
you the Duomo, Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, and Piazza Della Signoria – an open-air museum
of sculptures. Ponte Vecchio Bridge which is across the river Arno and the Piazzale Michelangelo with the impressive
statue of David. Later, drive towards Arezzo where a delicious Indian dinner awaits you.
Overnight at Hotel Planet or similar in Arezzo.
Day 7
Re-live the history of Rome in this ancient city’s great landmarks. Marvel at the Colosseum. Visit the
world’s smallest country – the Vatican City which includes the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.
After a continental breakfast at your hotel, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive to Rome. After a hot Indian
lunch meet your English - speaking guide who will take you to the Vatican City– the smallest country in the world.
(Shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed.) Visit the holy basilica of St. Peter’s – the incomparable home of architectural
and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini which will leave you awestruck. Next, see the Colosseum known
for its gladiator fights. Later, discover many of the renowned attractions of Rome – Trevi Fountain, Victor Emmanuel
monument on Piazza Venezia under which lies the Tomb of the unknown soldier, Circus Maximus which is known for
its chariot races, the ancient ruins of Roman Forum and many more. After a memorable day we drive back to your
hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Planet or similar in Arezzo.
Day 8
Romantic Venice – crossed by canals, beautiful monuments, the city that inspires poetry and passion.
After a continental breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Venice. On arrival at the pier, board a private boat
which will take you to the heart of the traditional 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. This afternoon, enjoy delicious Indian meal for lunch. 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. This evening, after
a hot delicious Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant check into your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Campanile / Holiday Inn or similar, in Padova or similar.
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Day 9
Fly back home.
After a continental/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home
with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. Do spare a few
minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most
appreciated.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
FRANCE
• Paris: Guided city tour.
Visit to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy a romantic cruise in Paris.
SWITZERLAND
• Engelberg /: Stay for 03 nights in Central Switzerland surrounded Swiss alps.
ITALY
• Pisa: Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Florence: Guided city tour.
• Venice: Visit the St. Mark’s square on a private boat.
Visit Murano Glass showroom.
• Rome: Guided city tour.
VATICAN
• Vatican City: Visit to the magnificent St. Peter’s basilica included.
ACCOMMODATION
• 02 nights at Hotel Novotel / Mercure or similar in Paris.
• 03 nights at Hotel Viktoria / Europe / Central / Angels Lodge or similar in Central Switzerland.
• 02 nights at Hotel Planet or similar in Arezzo or similar.
• 01 night at Hotel Campanile / Holiday Inn or similar in Padova or similar.
NOTE: Due to the Air Show in Paris this year, there is a possibility that your hotel in Paris during this period will be
booked outside the city.
MEALS
• Daily Continental buffet breakfast.
• 04 Indian Jain/vegetarian lunches.
• 08 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners
AIRFARE, VISAS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
• Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
• All local taxes and services as of September 30, 2011.
• Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour.
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NOTE
• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned
video coach.
• Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly 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.
• Subject to flight availability, you may arrive into Charles de Gaulle / Orly or similar airports.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Normal insurance charges amounting to Rs. 750 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 cost of Schengen visa is included in your tour price.
• This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees.
• The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for travel to Belgium, Italy, Switzerland and France (In case of any change
in the European Community visa policy, additional -charges will be applicable.)
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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 respective local sales offices / travel
agents.
• On certain days, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain
the same.
PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN PARIS/ PADOVA
(Includes accommodation per person per night and Continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)
PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT IN A CHILD UNDER
TWIN / TRIPLE SHARE SINGLE 12 YEARS WITHOUT BED
Euro 95 Euro 180 Euro 75
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OPTIONAL TOUR COST
Adult Child
(Euro) (Euro)
Lido Show 95 25
Euro Disney with lunch 70 60
Full Day excursion to Jungfraujoch
and scenic Interlaken with lunch
Mt. Titlis with lunch and cruise on
140 90
Lake Lucerne 80 70
DEPARTURE DATES
EX-MUMBAI / DELHI
APRIL: 3,5,8,10,12,15,17,22,24,26,28,29
MAY : 1,3,5,6,8,10,12,13,15,17,19,20,22,26,27,29,31
JUNE: 2,3,5,9,10,12,16,17,19,23,24,26,30
JULY : 1,3,5,8,10,15,17,22,24,28,29,31
AUGUST: 5,7,12,14,21,26,28
SEPTEMBER: 2,4,9,11,16,18,25
DEPARTURE DATES
EX-AHMEDABAD / CHENNAI / BANGALORE / HYDERABAD
APRIL : 3,8,10,15,17,22,24,28,29
MAY : 1,5,6,8,12,13,15,19,20,22,26,27,29
JUNE : 2,3,5,9,10,12,16,17,19,23,24,26,30
JULY : 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,28,29,31
AUGUST: 5,7,12,14,21,26,28
SEPTEMBER: 2,4,9,11,16,18,25
DEPARTURE DATES
KOLKATA
APRIL: 3,10,17,24,28
MAY: 1,5,8,12,15,19,22,26,29
JUNE: 2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30
JULY: 3,10,17,24,28,31
AUGUST: 7,14,21,28
SEPTEMBER: 4,11,18,25
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 of INR 12,000 per person (subject to
availability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity), provided the deviation date is intimated to us 25 days
prior to the departure date. If the deviation date is given less than 25 days prior, the exact additional charge will be
advised to you on confirmation of the deviation 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 of INR 7,000 per person will be applicable over and above the deviation cost.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000.
• Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 30th September 2011
rates).
• The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
• No porterage included.
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• 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.
• Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, etc.
• 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 Lido Show, Eurodisney with lunch, Jungfraujoch & Interlaken with lunch and Mt. Titlis with lunch and cruise
on Lake Lucerne.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense.
• The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on September 30, 2011. 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. Thomas Cook 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, cereal, juice, bread and butter. • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your
stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. • The company shall not accept
any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, 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, Amsterdam 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 Olympics games, 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 may 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 may close.
• On certain days, due to closure of the St. Peter’s basilica, Versailles Palace, The Louvre Museum etc. the Tour
Manager reserves theright 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. • Making note of the varied interests of our past clients, we have not deemed the Lido
Show essential to be a part of the tour cost. • 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. • 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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